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First off, for my fellow geeks, behold...

Courtesy of The Hero Factory, my guy is stomping out education injustice wherever it may be. Gotta love that they play Bonnie Tyler 'Holding Out For a Hero" while you build your superhero!
Life is good at the moment. Still a bit jumbled, but good. There are things going on that I don't fully feel like sharing right now, but soon all will be revealed. What I can say at the moment is that work is good, and school is great, and I might actually get the hang of this in time. Winter has not been tough here in Denver, unlike in other parts of the country, and I actually feel kind of bad about that, seeing how I was THAT guy last winter in Michigan. I have no complaints at the moment, other than I would like extra time to enjoy some of the things that life is putting down in front of me. We should all be so lucky...
Courtesy of The Hero Factory, my guy is stomping out education injustice wherever it may be. Gotta love that they play Bonnie Tyler 'Holding Out For a Hero" while you build your superhero!
Life is good at the moment. Still a bit jumbled, but good. There are things going on that I don't fully feel like sharing right now, but soon all will be revealed. What I can say at the moment is that work is good, and school is great, and I might actually get the hang of this in time. Winter has not been tough here in Denver, unlike in other parts of the country, and I actually feel kind of bad about that, seeing how I was THAT guy last winter in Michigan. I have no complaints at the moment, other than I would like extra time to enjoy some of the things that life is putting down in front of me. We should all be so lucky...
- Location:In bed
- Mood:content
- Music:Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For a Hero
I was exposed to a wonderful musical over the weekend called "The Light In the Piazza", and while I'm not a musical person, there was something so beautiful and lush about the lyrics and music that I was won over instantly. One song I was really struck by was called "The Beauty Is". I just felt moved to share it.
I hope you all are well. Things are good here, but it still feels rather chaotic. I need some order in my life, but it's not exactly arriving tomorrow.
These are very popular, in Italy.
It’s the land of naked marble boys.
Something we don’t see a lot in Winston-Salem,
That’s the land of corduroys.
I’m just a someone in an old museum.
Far away from home as someone can go.
And the beauty is I still meet people I know.
Hello.
This is wanting something, this is reaching for it,
This is wishing that a moment would arrive.
This is taking chances, this is almost touching, what the beauty is.
I don’t understand a word they’re saying,
I’m as different here as different can be.
But the beauty is I still meet people like me.
Everyone’s a mother here, in Italy.
Everyone’s a father, or a son.
I think if I had a child, I would take such care of her.
Then I wouldn’t feel like one.
I’ve hardly met a single soul, but I am not alone.
I feel grown.
This is wanting something, this praying for it,
This is holding breath and keeping fingers crossed.
This is counting blessings, this is wondering when I’ll see that boy again.
I’ve got a feeling he’s just a someone, too.
And the beauty is, when you realize, when you realize,
Someone could be looking for a someone like you.
It’s the land of naked marble boys.
Something we don’t see a lot in Winston-Salem,
That’s the land of corduroys.
I’m just a someone in an old museum.
Far away from home as someone can go.
And the beauty is I still meet people I know.
Hello.
This is wanting something, this is reaching for it,
This is wishing that a moment would arrive.
This is taking chances, this is almost touching, what the beauty is.
I don’t understand a word they’re saying,
I’m as different here as different can be.
But the beauty is I still meet people like me.
Everyone’s a mother here, in Italy.
Everyone’s a father, or a son.
I think if I had a child, I would take such care of her.
Then I wouldn’t feel like one.
I’ve hardly met a single soul, but I am not alone.
I feel grown.
This is wanting something, this praying for it,
This is holding breath and keeping fingers crossed.
This is counting blessings, this is wondering when I’ll see that boy again.
I’ve got a feeling he’s just a someone, too.
And the beauty is, when you realize, when you realize,
Someone could be looking for a someone like you.
I hope you all are well. Things are good here, but it still feels rather chaotic. I need some order in my life, but it's not exactly arriving tomorrow.
- Location:In bed
- Mood:indescribable
- Music:Adam Guettel - The Beauty Is | Powered by Last.fm
In which our fearless Idol's hometown attempts to live up to the reputation of it's native son. Check out all of the gory details over at PopMusicNotes.
- Location:In bed
- Mood:chipper
- Music:Ray J - Sexy Can I
Alright...I know I haven't been around here much for multiple reasons, but with Idol starting up, I do need to make sure all y'all are staying in the loop. Check out entry #1 over at PopMusicNotes, and please feel free to leave a comment if you are moved to do so. Danke!
[BTW...personal update coming this evening.]
[BTW...personal update coming this evening.]
- Location:At work
- Mood:productive
- Music:House of Pain - Jump Around
I know I am echoing what several dedicated folks have already posted, but here goes...
Keith drives me nutty at times, but wow. He nailed it tonight. If there is a valid argument that even remotely stands up to that Special Comment, I want to hear it, because I won't believe it exists otherwise.
Also, for any of you who even remotely feel passionate about this cause, there will be a nationwide protest at 1:30 PM Eastern/10:30 AM Pacific on Saturday. All of the details can be found at JoinTheImpact.com. I will be standing in solidarity on Saturday at City Hall in downtown Denver, and I encourage all of you to make your voice heard wherever you can.
- Location:In bed
- Mood:energetic
- Music:Kylie Minogue - The One (Freemasons Vocal Club Mix)
Well, I'm in Kentucky at the moment. Sorry for the lack of updates, but I really haven't had the motivation to post. Bizarre, because I HAVE had the motivation to post at Pop Music Notes. It has been a good trip, though. I've reconnected with friends, I have eaten AMAZING food, and I've enjoyed perfect weather for all three days here. The initial plan for the weekend fell by the wayside, but I'm glad it did, because the weekend has been SO great!
Unfortunately, as a result of my "lag", I missed the Friday Random 10 for the first time in, well, a long time! Since Friday has obviously come and gone, you'll see it return this Friday. However, there's a LOLCat that just can't wait.

Unfortunately, as a result of my "lag", I missed the Friday Random 10 for the first time in, well, a long time! Since Friday has obviously come and gone, you'll see it return this Friday. However, there's a LOLCat that just can't wait.
- Location:Lexington, KY
- Mood:satisfied
- Music:Will Young - Grace
If it's Friday, it must be time for another edition of the Friday Random 10!
Always On Time (Feat Ashanti)/Ja Rule
Boys/Ashlee Simpson
Everything I Can't Have/Robin Thicke
No Booty Calls/Kelly
I'm That Chick/Mariah Carey
26 Cents/The Wilkinsons
So Far So Good/Sheena Easton
The Rumour/Olivia Newton-John
A Sorta Fairytale/Tori Amos
Freeek/George Michael
Meanwhile, I have to post this LOLCats because it is really close to a real-life cat that I know. Some of you will know exactly whom I speak of.

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Always On Time (Feat Ashanti)/Ja Rule
Boys/Ashlee Simpson
Everything I Can't Have/Robin Thicke
No Booty Calls/Kelly
I'm That Chick/Mariah Carey
26 Cents/The Wilkinsons
So Far So Good/Sheena Easton
The Rumour/Olivia Newton-John
A Sorta Fairytale/Tori Amos
Freeek/George Michael
Meanwhile, I have to post this LOLCats because it is really close to a real-life cat that I know. Some of you will know exactly whom I speak of.

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- Location:The couch
- Mood:amused
- Music:The Soup
The most worthy seven minutes of TV I've watched all year...
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- Location:In bed
- Mood:optimistic
- Music:David Cook - Billie Jean
Let's just cut to the chase...here's this week's never sickly, always healthy Friday Random 10!
Spotlight (Moto Blanco Club Mix)/Jennifer Hudson
I'm A Survivor/Reba McEntire
Without You/J. Holiday
Like The Weather/10,000 Maniacs
Get to Know Ya/Maxwell
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger/Daft Punk
Desert Rose (Victor Calderone Remix feat Cheb Mami)/Sting
So Not My Baby/Josh Turner
Simple Things/Amy Grant
Have You Ever Loved Somebody/Freddie Jackson
And with a very active music week up ahead, here's the proper LOLCat to get you prepared...

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Spotlight (Moto Blanco Club Mix)/Jennifer Hudson
I'm A Survivor/Reba McEntire
Without You/J. Holiday
Like The Weather/10,000 Maniacs
Get to Know Ya/Maxwell
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger/Daft Punk
Desert Rose (Victor Calderone Remix feat Cheb Mami)/Sting
So Not My Baby/Josh Turner
Simple Things/Amy Grant
Have You Ever Loved Somebody/Freddie Jackson
And with a very active music week up ahead, here's the proper LOLCat to get you prepared...

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- Location:In bed
- Mood:geeky
- Music:Chris Cornell - Scream
As reported at ew.com:
Question: What the frak! Is Battlestar Galactica ever returning? -- Ken
Ausiello: Good news: A Sci Fi source confirms to me exclusively that the last half of season 4 premieres on Friday, January 16, at 10 p.m. Which, by my calculations, puts the series finale (boo-hoo!) at Friday, March 20. Viewing party at Tim Stack's place and you're all invited!
Woo hoooo!
Question: What the frak! Is Battlestar Galactica ever returning? -- Ken
Ausiello: Good news: A Sci Fi source confirms to me exclusively that the last half of season 4 premieres on Friday, January 16, at 10 p.m. Which, by my calculations, puts the series finale (boo-hoo!) at Friday, March 20. Viewing party at Tim Stack's place and you're all invited!
Woo hoooo!
- Location:The couch
- Mood:excited
- Music:Craig David - Insomnia
A few Pop Music Notes entries to check out: "Somebody's Gonna Steal You Away", about Tim McGraw's label greed; "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow", which looks at a predicted return of dance music to the pop charts; and the inevitable Britney video entry. As always, feel free to leave feedback or suggestions.
- Location:In bed
- Mood:okay
- Music:Simon Webbe - No Worries
It's been a long day today, but it's definitely been a good one. I'm a bit wiped out at the moment, so let me give you today's Friday Random 10 before I nod off.
Please Don't Tell Her/Jason Mraz
These Four Walls/Sara Evans
I'm Sorry/Dannii Minogue
Fill Me In/Craig David
I'm A Cowboy (Dance Mix)/Smokin' Armadillos
Over the Rainbow/Shayne Ward
Say It /Ne-Yo
The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)/Barry White, James Ingram, El Debarge
Bent/Matchbox Twenty
This Is Me (Bad Boy Remix feat P. Diddy and Kain)/Dream
Moving on to LOLCats, here's the cat that I've been trying to avoid over the past few weeks.

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Please Don't Tell Her/Jason Mraz
These Four Walls/Sara Evans
I'm Sorry/Dannii Minogue
Fill Me In/Craig David
I'm A Cowboy (Dance Mix)/Smokin' Armadillos
Over the Rainbow/Shayne Ward
Say It /Ne-Yo
The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)/Barry White, James Ingram, El Debarge
Bent/Matchbox Twenty
This Is Me (Bad Boy Remix feat P. Diddy and Kain)/Dream
Moving on to LOLCats, here's the cat that I've been trying to avoid over the past few weeks.

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- Location:The couch
- Mood:awake
- Music:Little Britain USA
Life's been a little bumpy the last couple of days. I'll fill you in on it in a bit, but as yet another shameless plug, I give you not one, but TWO entries over at Pop Music Notes. Hope you enjoy!
- Location:The couch
- Mood:disappointed
- Music:Alphabeat - 10,000 Nights
Not one, but TWO entries over at Pop Music Notes, featuring Jennifer Hudson's new release, as well as Alanis Morissette's new video. Please check them out.
- Location:The couch
- Mood:productive
- Music:Jay-Z - Roc Boys (And The Winner Is..)
The weather here in Denver has been amazing the past few days. Highs in the upper 70s, and plenty of sun to go around. What's not to love! And then, when you've got great music, it's even better. Check out this week's Friday Random 10:
Not Your Enemy/Jesse McCartney
Rainbow Connection/Jason Mraz
Three Hits/Indigo Girls
The Boss/Chris Richardson
Bleed to Love Her/Lindsey Buckingham
Good to Go/Jason Aldean
Home/Marc Broussard
Whatever U Want (feat Joe Budden)/Christina Milian
Gotta Getcha/Jermaine Dupri
Who Do I Turn To/Chanté Moore
And for all of my Colorado peeps, this week's LOLCat is PURRFECT!

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Not Your Enemy/Jesse McCartney
Rainbow Connection/Jason Mraz
Three Hits/Indigo Girls
The Boss/Chris Richardson
Bleed to Love Her/Lindsey Buckingham
Good to Go/Jason Aldean
Home/Marc Broussard
Whatever U Want (feat Joe Budden)/Christina Milian
Gotta Getcha/Jermaine Dupri
Who Do I Turn To/Chanté Moore
And for all of my Colorado peeps, this week's LOLCat is PURRFECT!

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- Location:The couch
- Mood:okay
- Music:Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let Me Go
Quick update...I'm in Estes Park, CO for day two of hiking and relaxing. The weather has been beyond amazing, so I'm trying to take advantage as much as possible. The interview that I was supposed to have tonight was canceled, so I will just keep plugging away. In the meantime, here's the latest entry over on Pop Music Notes. I'll have pictures for all of you when I get back to Denver, but here's one to get you started:

- Location:Estes Park, CO
- Mood:cheerful
- Music:Amerie - Losing U
Day 2 begins...I should be in Denver around 1 PM local time. In the meantime, here's an entry on a song that had an impact on me while I was driving yesterday. I hope you enjoy.
- Location:York, NE
- Mood:optimistic
- Music:Ryan Shupe & The Rubber Band - Dream Big

