You knock me off my feet baby!

The one person who I can think of when the words pop icon are brought up is Michael Jackson. I have so many memories of him and the videos that would come on MTV. "Thriller"-I was always so afraid to watch because I thought it was like watching a scary movie. "Billy Jean" and "Beat It"-I loved to sing a long with. "ABC"-how can not sing along to and then have that song stuck in your head all day long. Does anyone remember the movie, The Jacksons: An American Dream, and how sad you felt watching how badly abused that family was by their father? I remember watching "The Way You Make Me Feel" video and totally wanting to be the actress in that video and get snapped at by Michael Jackson....I think that is when I actually thought Michael Jackson was super sexy, or maybe I was old enough by that point to feel that way. "The Man in the Mirror" was an insanely sad video but still gave hope of the world coming together such as with the story of Baby Jessica which has a small clip in the video. Oh gosh then I think of "Bad" and how dangerous and sexy Michael looked in that video. I hear the beat of that song as I type this. Then there was "Smooth Criminal" and the video to me was like an incredibly good movie! It is like all of his music videos defined what MTV was all about. He is an icon for creating memorable moments and changing the way our culture reacts and adapts to new styles. He continued to do this with songs and videos such as "Black and White", "Remember the Time", and "In the Closet" (helloooo Naomi and Michael!!). So upon reflecting about MJ, I guess I would have to say that my favorite video of his was definitely "The Way You Make Me Feel".


Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel (Official Music Video) - The most amazing home videos are here

Another summer movie I can't wait to see!

Summer Anthem

The West End.

So I have been dogsitting/housesitting in the West End. Please remind me not to ever do this again. I have always known that I hate venturing out to the Short Pump/Glen Allen area of Richmond but now I have more confirmation as to why. The main reason is inconvenience. As many restaurants and shops as there are in the West End I find I don't want to go to any of these places because of the traffic, the parking, the families, the traffic lights, the congestion, the construction....I hate it. I feel like I am back in Tampa where it takes a good 20-30 minutes to go 10 miles down the road. By the time I get to the house I am staying at after work, to let the dogs out, I am so stressed from all of the driving that I dread having to get back in my car to go to the gym. I don't even want to go to the store because it is going to be filled with mommies and daddies and kids running all over the f-ing place. I am feeling really frazzled because I am so out of my element and quaint little world that the City of Richmond provides me. Ugh, I can't wait until this week is over with!

My best friend and my neighbor

What a wonderful wedding. Thank you both for putting together such a beautiful wedding and having so many friends and family come together to celebrate your union. Congratulations Ashley and Aaron!

The laugh of the day for me

I opened up my pack of gum and came across this conversation, HAHHAAHAHAHA!

Made me want to travel and play soul searching music

I went to one of those free movie previews of Away We Go. The movie was a good indie film that is relevant to young couples who are expecting, or already have kids an a family. What I liked best about the film was the soundtrack that played along with the couple traveling from Madison, Tucson, to Montreal, to Miami...

Repost from The Playlist

'Away We Go' Soundtrack Due June 2, Features Alexi Murdoch, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, The Velvet Underground

We've already noted that London-born, Scottish-bred indie folkie Alexi Murdoch is doing the music to Sam Mendes' indie dramedy, "Away We Go."

His song, "All My Days," from his 2006 debut album, Time Without Consequence (the song was also featured on an episode of "The O.C.") soundtracks the trailer for the film, but it's unclear if his "music by" credit means an original score, because all the music on the "Away We Go," soundtrack is pre-existing material from the aforementioned album and his debut EP.

Still, the soundtrack, which is due June 2, might act as a good intro to those that aren't familiar with his work (and we'll admit, we're no experts). The 13-song CD also features classic cuts by George Harrison, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground and The Stranglers (way to go music supervisor Randall Poster - of Wes Anderson-film fame, though surely that's getting tiring to him).

"Away We Go" soundtrack tracklist
1. All My Days - Alexi Murdoch
2. Blue Mind - Alexi Murdoch
3. What Is Life - George Harrison
4. Song For You - Alexi Murdoch
5. Golden Brown - The Stranglers
6. Towards The Sun - Alexi Murdoch
7. Meet Me In The Morning - Bob Dylan
8. Breathe - Alexi Murdoch
9. Wait - Alexi Murdoch
10. The Ragged Sea - Alexi Murdoch
11. Oh! Sweet Nuthin' - The Velvet Underground
12. Orange Sky- Alexi Murdoch
13. Crinan Wood - Alexi Murdoch

And yes, "Golden Brown" is The Stranglers' most obvious hit, but god if ain't still an amazing song we never tire of.

"Away We Go," also stars John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph, plus features Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Allison Janney, Catherine O’Hara, and Paul Schneider and comes out in limited release via Focus Films on June 5th.

Summer Reading

I usually don't read books by popular authors. I feel, like with music, there is way too much good stuff you can find on your own rather than go with what is popular. Anyways, I have had countless people, since the Stephanie Plum series started, tell me how much they enjoy Janet Evanovich books. Finally, after Sally gave me, One for the Money, and has been raving about this series nonstop (as mentioned in an earlier blog post) I decided to finally start the ever so popular series. The result is that I LOVE IT! OMG! The writing is hilarious, action packed, and fun! So I have now requested the box of all 14 books from the series. A library coworker keeps the whole set stashed in the office for others to use. I highly suggest if you don't have a box in your office, like I do, you should check one out at your local public library and start reading this series by Janet Evanovich.

HOLY JESUS!

I typically don't care about David Beckham or Posh but...I mean...um...I have no words.

Did not disappoint

The Hangover = Best comedy in the past decade.
5+ stars

Good grief!

I am on a live blog radio chat discussing managing electronic titles and materials. The whole time I am also staring at this stomach and bikini bottom area. Gross.

Sweet little things

Whenever Lois, the Circulation Manager, gives me books to fix, I get chocolate. This totally makes my day.I love the little things that people do to make the day brighter.

Hahahahhah! Can't wait to see this film!