.: Really?!? :.

Oh Blago, your tragedy leads to much comedy. Amy Poehler and Seth Meyer are a couple of the best things to happen on SNL.

.: Hounds Of Love :.

How did I miss this? Its ages old and I'm falling in love with these guys...

.: I'm Not So Quiet :.

So was just sent this video because it reminds this guy of me. Is it possibly because the video is so AWESOME? Featuring the lovely Bjork and directed by utmost favorite music video director Spike Jones... yeah I don't know what he's talking about either...

.: Simple Kind of Life :.

.: I Wish I Was Cooler... :.

A strange few weeks... I've actually had the opportunity to chat with ex-boys and ex-things. We've both have changed alot. Though I can't remember how it all ended... looking back it really was for the best. That and not talking to them for about eight years after the fact... I truly loved them and still do. I'm happy for them and they are happy for me. Now we're cool... (shoulda stuck to my guns...)



And after all the obstacles
It's good to see you now with someone else
And it's such a miracle that you and me are still good friends
After all that we've been through
I know we're cool
I know we're cool

And we used to think it was impossible
Now you call me by my new last name
Memories seem like so long ago
Time always kills the pain

.: You See In The Past, I Had A Dream, A Fantasy... :.

Let's end it on this
Give me one more kiss
Let's end it on this
Let's end it on this

You see it's hard to face
The addict that's inside of me
I want to fill my glass up
With you constantly
I've been here before
But I've never ever felt this sure
And now I know I've been dreaming
And your actions
Have inspired me, so..

.: Now I'm Five Times Two :.

Zero, one...
two...
three...
four days without you
eight...
nine...
now we're five times two
now we're five times two
now we're five times two
words won't do
words won't do it
(words)
can't stay true
words won't get me through it
get me through it

.: Best Dance Ever:.

.: I Think I Can, I Think I Can :.

Don't give up
'cause you have friends
Don't give up
You're not the only one
Don't give up
No reason to be ashamed
Don't give up
You still have us
Don't give up now
We're proud of who you are
Don't give up
You know it's never been easy
Don't give up
'cause i believe there's the a place
There's a place where we belong

.: Meant To Post These :.

Always loved Craig Thompson's work, especially Blankets! Here are some of the sketches for that novel.




from Sinfest:
I love the speed kitties!


Those and am in love with this guy. Alot.

.: The Doodlin' Song :.

I've had this song in my head. Its a version done by Blossom Dearie. Some of my dear Fizz DJs know she's my favorite so I like to think they are playing her just for me. (and I catch all the breaks like a mo fo..)

And there is this puppet theatre set up in front of the Art Institute. It reminds me of Punch and Judy. At any rate, I instantly fell in love. You put a little money in a slot and the puppets dance to the funniest songs. I took some pictures that I hope came out well. Still have to see...

Going through youtube and I found this...A video of some of my favorite things, Blossom Dearie's version to "The Doodlin'Song" and the funniest hand puppet show that happends to be in front of the AIC.



Obligato, pizzicato,
Try lambado, it's the craziest,
When you noodle, with the doodlin' song
2, 3, 4, like it so much I'll doodle some more

Say you love me, really love me,
Even softer, pianssimo
Say you love me, with the doodlin' song
B, C, D, Oh what you doodlin' do to me

Say you love me, really love me,
Say you love me true, I love you
Say you love me, please believe me
When you do, that makes two' dle

.: Typically Not A Good Day :.

Lost my job. Again.

BUT I took a good set of pictures.

and an old friend posted this on his FB:



Things will look up. As dear Oscar has said:

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
-Lord Darlington, Act III; Lady Windermere's Fan

.: I {heart} Chicago :.

I know its 2am but this cracks ma shite up...

"The Complaints Choir invites people to complain as much as they want and to sing their complaints out loud together with fellow complainers. The first choir was organised in Birmingham followed by the Complaints Choir of Helsinki and Hamburg. The lyrics were written by the Choir, Music by Jeremy Jacobson. Project by Tellervo Kalleinen and Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen. Produced by Smog Veil Records/Frank Mauceri."



"My dead grandmother always votes for the wrong candidate."

"I am too smart for the men I date"

"And I am still thinking about sex"

.: The Sweetest Thing :.

My sister reminded me how some new music turns the day around. Playing around on youtube, I fell back on a new spin of a few favorite things: Gwen Stefani and No Doubt, a great U2 song, and Gavin Rossdale *squeee*. She's even got him doing a little white dude dance. Its going to be a fuckin awesome day... Mmmm.. yummy..



My love she throws me like a rubber ball
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
She wont catch me or break my fall
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
Babys got blue skies up ahead
But in this Im a rain cloud
You know she likes a dry kind of love
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

.: Traveling Via Traveler :.

In the last few weeks, I've housed a couple of stray dancers. All pretty much by chance. One from a posting on Windyhop. Ask and ye shall receive. Then another dancer because I'm a nosy person. He was searching out a hotel room on the cutest laptop ever. But a hotel room?! That just goes against my belief that dancers should stick together and help out when they can.

So I'd had lovely people on my couch. My housing technique is down pat. I really should be a hostel. They've sheets and towels. An extra set of keys. A CTA pass. Maps. And perhaps the most important thing - the passcode to the wifi. AND someone who'll try to take them to any and all dance venues while they are in town.

This, of course, forces me to go out dancing more. AND I actually enjoyed it. Not that I can say that I love dancers. I'm too cranky for that. Talking about how either of us started and what keeps us dancing makes me happy to hear. Talking about ideas and dreams makes me happy. Talking about incredibly silly things late night at a diner makes me happy. Me happy = better dances.

Furthermore, my visitor from London conned me into taking some workshop classes. Very interesting, learned quite a bit. We shared a private lesson with the visiting instructor. Learned alot there as well. Got me excited about playing around with dancing. I've so much to learn. Just when I thought I couldn't get more awesomer.

Having these travelers with me has made me really examine my life. They've let go of what they've known, what they have, and are just floating on a whim. So I learned a few lessons there too. I've really lucked out with who I've opened my doors to. Heh. My sisters remind me of all the dancers I had forgotten I'd housed. That's quite a few. I'd make a list but I'm done for tonight.

A video from the Londoner:

.: Do Not Watch This ...:.

..unless you've an entire hour to dedicate to the entire video. I've mention this in a past blog entry and it very much affected my life then. However, I'd only seen a much abbreviated version of this presentation. Here it is the entirety. Thank you Dr. Kim for reminding me of this lecture....


[1:01:38]...President Cohen, when I told him I was going to do this talk, he said, please tell them about having fun, because that’s what I remember you for. And I said, I can do that, but it’s kind of like a fish talking about the importance of water. I mean I don’t know how to not have fun. I’m dying and I’m having fun. And I’m going to keep having fun every day I have left. Because there’s no other way to play it. So my next piece of advice is, you just have to decide if you’re a Tigger or an Eeyore. ... Never lose the childlike wonder. It’s just too important. It’s what drives us.

.: Train of Thought :.

So it started with a late night viewing of "24 Hour Party People"... (Finally!)... Its a movie about the Manchester music and dance culture. In high school, I was obsessed with Manchester bands: New Order, The Smiths, Inspiral Carpets, Joy Division, The Stone Roses, etc. But mostly New Order.. So knowing that here we go...

The movie had ended with New Order's "Regret":

...I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain about my wounded heart

Just wait till tomorrow
I guess thats what they all say
Just before they fall apart.

Which made me look for the youtube video:

Which made me dig around and find this video:



Which was directed by my favorite modern artist, Robert Longo.

Which I can see how his "Men in Cities" series works into that video.

Then I think of my friend from high school. We both saw the Longo exhibit at the MCA. She was a year older and went to the east coast after she graduated. She came home to visit for while but during my last week of high school. She gave me the book to the "Men in Cites" series for graduation. She also brought along a friend originally from Manchester. He gave me his football jersey from his Manchester club. He also gave me a kiss since he couldn't stay long enough for my Prom. All the more to love Manchester right?

And so we have come full circle... *grin*

.: Epiphany :.

Do you realize - that everyone you know someday will die

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round.

.: Jobber Music Mix :.

Lovin' the music at work lately. This song made me grin. Made me think of "120 Minute Nights" and dancing at Medusa's. Just like she does in this video:

.: Confidential to Roy Boy :.