My Life: The Original Soundtrack
I love this kind of blog entry/meme. Sooo quick and easy, but it gives some insight the kind of gal I am, I think. BTW, I bummed this from my daughter’s blog.
If your life was a movie, what would the soundtrack be?
Directions:
1. Open your mp3 library
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press Play.
4. For every question, type the song that’s playing.
5. When you go to a new question, press the Next button.
6. Don’t lie and try to pretend you’re cool.
7. Don’t skip songs. (Unless they happen to be podcasts/foreign/downright perverted and you don’t want your sister to think you’re some sort of dirty whore.)
Paige’s Note: I’m not only giving you the “soundtrack” of my life, but I’m commenting on the songs as well. *BONUS*
My Movie:
Opening Credits ~ What’s Up? - 4 Non Blondes Didja know the lead singer, Linda Perry, has written/produced for several artists…including Pink and Christina Aguilera? This was one of my fave songs when I was in high school. And I liked her crazy-ass hat she wore in the video. I think they opened for Aerosmith once…my hairdresser (back when I went to a hairdresser) went to see that concert, and I was jealous.
Waking Up ~ Keep Your Hands to Yourself - The Georgia Satellites Whatever happened to these guys? One of the best opening lines of a song: “I gotta little change in my pocket goin’ jing-a-ling-a-ling”.
First Day of School ~ Shoes - Kelly Yes, I have this on my iPod. Blame Shelby for showing me this guy on YouTube…Betch.
Fight Song ~ Faster Kill Pussycat - Paul Oakenfold (Featuring Brittany Murphy) OK, remember the chunky girl Alicia Silverstone’s character Cher ”made over” in the flick Clueless? Well, several years later that actress, Brittany Murphy, got really skinny and dated Ashton Kutcher (pre-Demi). Then I guess she recorded this song with Oakenfold. I like Oakenfold, and I like this song lots. But I’m not sure why. I’m also not sure how I know all this crap.
Happiness Song ~ Release the Stars - Rufus Wainwright Hey, who knew we’d have a Rufus song in this list? Duh!
Life’s Okay ~ Grace Kelly - Mika OMG I like this song sooo much. (Wow…I just channeled my 14 year old). I love this guy’s voice, he’s cute, and this song makes Loryn really happy. ‘Nuff said.
Mental Breakdown ~ Just Like Heaven - The Cure Hands up if you love The Cure. Funny how it all comes around, hmm? Today’s Goth kids should bow down to their Lord, Robert Smith.
Driving ~ Seether - Veruca Salt It’s simple…grrrls rock (and kick ass)!
Flashback ~ Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Appropriate as a “flashback” song, with the lyrics “Do you remember when…we used to sing Sha La La…”
Getting Back Together ~ You Picked Me - A Fine Frenzy Dave and I saw A Fine Frenzy in concert when they opened up for Rufus Wainwright back in August of this year. I was blown away by their melodies…Dave, not so much. He spent a lot of their set getting beer. Of course, no one can top Rufus…but they were pretty darn close. I could even see myself going to see them again, sans Rufus. Maybe.
Wedding Song ~ Ball and Chain - Big Brother and The Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin Funny again…For the “Wedding” category, we have Ball and Chain. This is a live version, from the Monterey International Pop Festival…where the world first sat up and noticed the wonder that was Janis Joplin. Eight minutes of pure blues-y rock.
Birth of First Child ~ Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations Why do I feel like I need to justify this song’s appearance on my iTunes? Shut up…I like it.
Final Battle Scene ~ Mr. Brightside - The Killers Great song. “I just can’t look, it’s killing meee”. Sounds like great 80s synth-pop.
Death Scene ~ Modern Love - David Bowie Who doesn’t like David Bowie? Honestly. He’s cooler than ever.
Funeral Song ~ All These Things That I’ve Done - The Killers One of the best refrains ever recorded: “I got soul but I’m not a soldier”. I just might have this song played at my funeral, for realsies.
End Credits ~ 1234 - Feist I’ve been listening to this song a lot, lately. One of my current faves.
Filed under Taste the Happy!, Music | Comments (4)How Shelby recovers from oral surgery
She makes YouTube vids, of course! The toons in this clip are Shelby, followed by some of her friends. And she even included her sisters in the clip. (Aww…what a sweetie!)
I’m not at liberty to tell who’s who, but if you know us you might be able to figure some of them out. 
[NOT included: ME! Shelby, what about your ever-kewl rockin’ Mama?]
Oh, and in case you’re interested (Mom/Nannie, since I didn’t get to talk to you): She did fine during the procedure yesterday. She didn’t need to have the IV (thank Goddess)…she’s a tough chick, ya know. She came home groggy and numb and swollen, slept for several hours yesterday, and was feeling well enough to have dinner with Dave and the girls. (Yes, I had to work…I couldn’t get a substitute to cover my shift).
Filed under Homeschooling Fun, Shelby, Learning in freedom, Friends, Music | Comment (0)OH, happy day!
YouTube embedding is up and running on HSJ! Thanks so much, Ron and Andrea! I’ve had this song stuck in my head for days now, and finally I can share it with friends and family. BTW, I’m lovin’ on those FOTC boys…can’t wait till their first season DVD comes out.
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