I've been Tagged

The rules:
A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

1. I once went a whole working day with only saying "Have a good evening" to a co-worker only because she said it to me first (I couldn't be rude). For awhile it was a goal of mine to go a whole day without saying anything, never quite made it though. Beth and I were talking about that recently and we decided to make a t-shirt that says "I've taken a vow of silence today" in honor of my goal. (If anyone is interested I'd be willing to make them one as well, just let me know)

2. I don't like holidays... bah hum bug! Say what you will in their defense, but I don't enjoy them.

3. Going along with number 2, I'm eloping when the time comes. And I'm sending out postcards to let people know that I finally did get married.

4. I love music. I think if I had to pick just one passion in life it would have to be music.

5. Always and Forever!!!!


6. I can count to five in Japanese.

People I've tagged: Teri & Aaron, Carrie & Tony, Rachel, The Hennefers, Sarah, & Mom

Just keeping tabs

I've never been a morning person and sometimes I need that extra boost in the morning to help me get going. I don't drink coffee so the next best thing is Mountain Dew. With that said, yesterday I was really struggling to just keep my eyes open so I went to the soda machine and pushed the button for MD and the bells and whistles went off, I hit the jackpot... I got two MDs for the price of one! It made my day. That is all. Happy warm November!!

Here's to you Mrs. Robinson

So I thought it high time I updated this thing seeing as October is almost done. I'm actually looking forward to November, I am getting a five day weekend and I can't tell you how excited I am for it!!

Tonight after a frustrating drive home from work (there was an accident, construction a bicyclist in the middle of the road thinking he could peddle as fast as traffic, someone reading while driving, you name it it all happened to me today. AHHHH!) So back to what I was saying. I took off on a little adventure to the capital. One of my mission companions now lives in Topeka and is six months pregnant. I drove about 150 miles round trip to attend a baby shower. It was fun and I'm really glad we didn't play those stupid games that always seem to be at things like that. It was good to get out, but I'm looking forward to going to bed and getting a little R&R. The world is still turning in my neck of the woods, hope everyone's is doing the same.

This is me being a slacker

I promised playlists each month and have not yet delivered, I'm sorry. Moving on. First and foremost, the requests...

Lifehouse - First Time

Matchbox 20 - How Far We've Come

Boston - More Than a Feeling


What wasn't requested, but thought it note worthy...

Adele - Hometown Glory
Adele is from England and first heard her while I was at work listening to BBC radio. At first I wasn't sure of the song, but then it has become one that I love. If you don't like it, that's fine with me, I don't care. All I ask is that you give it a try.

Kate Nash - Mouthwash
Same thing goes for this one.

There are times where I just need to hear someone sing with passion and yell a bit while drums are beat and guitars strummed and 30 Seconds to Mars has done that for me as of late. They are alternative so some of you that read this probably will not be interested, but I thought I'd give them a shout out. I don't know if I am explaining it well enough, but there are songs that you can tell the person who is singing is giving it their all and you just connect. I suppose since I don't really share my feelings with others I express myself through music and this song was a stress reliever, not in a bad way like I'm over-worked or what have you, but in a liberating way. If you're interested in hearing the song they are on myspace and the song is called "The Kill". 30 Seconds to Mars myspace page. I didn't go to the trouble of putting the song up here due to the fact that no one would be interested, but if you are, that can be easily remedied.

A forewarning for those who care

Apparently putting music on the web takes up space among other things. So for those who haven't taken advantage of all this lovely music just waiting to be downloaded your clock is ticking. In order to fulfill a request, I need to "disable", for lack of a better word, the first several songs. Consider yourselves warned.

Chiefs!!

I went to my first ever pro football game last night, even if it was pre-season. The Chief's played the Miami Dolphins and unfortunately we sat by some of their fans. The Dolphins won by a point and to be honest I really don't think they should have won. There was a challenge on their 2 point conversion where they made it into the end zone, but the player's knee went down before the line. The ref called the conversion good and so the Chief's lost by a stupid point. Sigh. Oh well, it was still fun and exciting. We got rained on for about half the game which was really nice cause it was in the 90s and humid!! I don't know that I'll be going to another Chiefs game anytime soon, but I'd defiantly do it again!

Michelin Man

Since last writing, I have joined a knitting group, picked cross-stitching back up, accomplished several goals I set for myself and lost my calling as primary chorister. I'm not complaining about that last one too much, but I will miss it, it was starting to grow on me.
One of the goals I am very excited about was to buy a projector which I did Monday and since have turned my bedroom into a home theatre. It's rather fun lying in bed while watching movies on a big screen. Oh and I've acquired a Michelin man bobble head from work. I think it's rather funny to be honest. What am I going to do with an ugly bobble head?

This last weekend for my Dad's birthday, we went up to Iowa for a family reunion. I have been conveniently busy the past 6 or 7 years whenever we had a family reunion and decided that I should make an appearance after all this time. I really only went cause my Dad delayed the departure day to Saturday morning instead of Friday cause I wasn't willing to get the time off. (I'm still making up for NerdFest's time) Now that I've assured everyone that I am still alive and somewhat sane, I should be good for another 7 years before I have to go again.

It is Finished... well almost

The place that hosts my website went down as I was uploading the last few songs, hopefully it won't be down for too long. I was so excited to be done with this project too. It's been a week in the making and I was staying up until it was finished tonight, 3am and it's still not done. Oh well, I'll check it again in the morning. At least you can get most of the season. Thanks for the comments.

Update:
It's done, the website came back up.

Here's to Grey's Music

A taste of Grey's third season of music

Adam Merrin - Still Alright
Butterfly Boucher - Bitter Song
Ingrid Michaelson - Keep Breathing

To download a song and bask in it's greatness, just click on the song and click the save button.

I may start a new section on my blog called Mix of the Month and let all of you that read my blog, I think there's two of you, download songs as a thank you. Let me know if you're interested.

A bit early for the 4th, I know

I sought for the greatness
and genius of America
in her commodious harbors
and it was not there.

in the fertile fields
and boundless prairies,
and it was not there;

in her rich mines
and her vast world commerce,
and it was not there.

Not until I went
into the churches of America
and heard her pulpits,
aflame with righteousness,
did I understand the secret
of her genius and power.

America is great
because she is good,
and if America ever ceases to be good,
America will cease to be great.

- Alexis de Tocqueville