I make the beats.

1. When you go to someone's homepage to leave a note, is it polite to read notes that other people left?

2. Do you read all the comments on your posts even if there are 73 of them?

Sorry if I sound stupid or rude; not meant to be. I just want to do the right thing.

I was tagged by ohthepainthepain AND berryvalentine for SONGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY.

         1. Canned Heat--Jamiroquai
    I used to put my faith in worship
    Til I took a trip to the other side of town
    That’s when I heard that boogie rhythm
    I had no choice but to get
    Down down down down
    Dance

2. Chase this Light—Jimmy Eat World
    A beautiful song that will lift your spirits any day of the year. 

 

3. Beat on the Brat—The Ramones
    A silly song from the good ol’ days before almost all the Ramones went to that great CBGBs in the sky.

 

4. Let Me In—Hot Hot Heat
    It’s got those fake church bells in it, and I’m an instant sucker for any song with  those                     
    fake church bells.

 

5. Mais Que Nada—Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66
     Bossa nova, baby.

 

6. Orgasm Addict—Buzzcocks
     A ridiculous and outré song.

 

7. Pennies from Heaven—Louis Prima
    Louis Prima had such a jolly voice. From the soundtrack to “Elf.” And a happier movie
    you will never see.

 

8. Shake Your Groove Thing—Peaches and Herb
    Disco is another very delirious musical genre

 

9.  Anything by Cobra Starship. But if I had to pick one: Smile for the Paparazzi
     The line “Step the f*ck off my jock” makes me laugh every time.  (I ♥ u Gabe.)

 

10. We’re Going to Be Friends—White Stripes
      Childlike and charming.

      numbers, letters, learn to spell
      nouns and books and show and tell
      at playtime we all throw the ball
      back to class, through the hall
      teacher marks our height
      against the wall.

I think most of you have already done this, but if not, feel free to.

ooh, in my travels, I found some victims who haven't done this!  so I'll tag:
rockinponda, likemeorhateme, djscribbles and rocker4815

 

While we can’t say for sure who’s going to take home a golden statuette at the 2008 Oscars, it is pretty safe to say that someone  will show up wearing something god-awful. Here’s a look back at some of the jaw-dropping ensembles that were sported at past ceremonies.

It’s been seven years since Bjork showed up at the Oscars wearing her Halloween costume, and people are still spoofing it to this day.  100 years from now: “Mommy, who was Bjork?”  “Oh, she was this lady who went to the Academy Awards wearing a bird.”

Here comes Helena Bonham-Carter in 1987 looking like Queen Victoria on her way to a funeral. Also, it must have slipped her mind that she had a hair and makeup appointment that day.

 

The Oscars just haven’t been the same since Cher stopped appearing in her Vegas showgirl-goes-Goth get-ups.  Today’s actresses are just so dull. What I wouldn’t give to see Hilary Swank stroll down the red carpet with ostrich feathers sprouting from her head.

 

Joan Crawford doesn’t even bother to get dressed! She’s still in her p-j’s! Ok, I admit she didn’t actually attend the ceremony; she had an attack of nerves and stayed home. But after she won the Best Actress award for Mildred Pierce in 1946, a camera crew was sent to her home and found her in bed and all smiles.

 

Celine Dion (1999) must have been absent on that day in kindergarten when her class was taught about “dressing myself.”     Yoo hoo!  Celine!  The buttons go in the front!

 

Um, the only explanation I have for Jodie Foster’s 1990 horror is that thieves must have broken into her home during Oscar week and stolen all of Jodie’s mirrors.

 

Here’s Diane Keaton in 2004 confusing reality and fantasy. She apparently doesn’t realize that the clothes she wore in the movie Annie Hall were a costume for the character of  “Annie Hall.”

 

While not of the eye-popping caliber of the attire worn by let’s say, a Cher, still, the color of Laura Linney’s 2005 gown makes me physically ill. It reminds me too much of fish bellies. If you’re going to go with a dress that has an absence of color, better stick with black.

 

“Mom!  Come look!  A roll of aluminum foil has come to life!” Susan Sarandon at the 1993 ceremony.

 

“Well, hello, Dolly!”  Audiences at the 1969 ceremony got an eyeful when Barbra Streisand mounted the stage to collect her Best Actress Oscar for Funny Girl.

 

Remind you of  a certain animated character from a recent film?  Oh, that’s not fair. After all, Naomi Watts was pregnant at the time, and her hormones probably messed up her fashion sense.  (2007)

 
Let’s not leave out the men!!  While there were not nearly so many fine examples of kooky clothing on the opposite sex, I did come up with a few choice looks.
 

Wow! Just Wow!  Jon BonJovi’s  probably not at all embarrassed by the bedazzling suit he wore to the 1991 Oscars.

 

The Nehru-collared jacket and beads look was in style for about five minutes back in 1968 when Sammy Davis Jr. accepted the Best Song award for Leslie Bricusse. 
And here’s Babs again, showing up a few years too early to audition for the Bob Dylan biopic I’m Not There.    

 

 
Samuel L. Jackson decided in 2000 not to “bet on black” when he went for this royal purple number.  I didn’t know he was such a big Willy Wonka fan.

 

Who remembers when Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the boys who gave us South Park, Team America, and Orgazmo were actually nominated for an Oscar in 2000 for the song “Blame Canada” (South Park movie). This is how they looked at perhaps their one and only trip down this red carpet. Is there such a thing as having too much of a sense of humor?  In my opinion, no.

Keep your eyes peeled at this year's Oscars!  There will surely be at least one star who'll make you say, "What were they thinking?"

 

 

 

 

                            

1.  Tell him he can have his buddies over for poker night. AND they can smoke cigars.

2.  House with one bathroom. And if your significant other is a foot taller than you, like
     mine, then you can both floss your teeth AT THE SAME TIME. Instant togetherness.

3.  One word: Liposuction.

4.  Rub Hershey’s chocolate bar on pulse points.

5.  I think it’s around 6 weeks after plastic surgery.

6.  In bed with a) Gerard Way  b)William Beckett c) Davey Havok  d) Patrick Stump
    e) Adam Lazzara  f) all of the above  g) fill in the blank  __________

7.  I’m leaving her alone.  She totally won me over with “Knocked Up.”

8.  In “his own words”  (see below)

If you don't like my suggestions, leave me a note and I'll pass along Cosmo's advice. ♀♂

luv...helen...xo

 

                                  
You know these surveys:
What are you wearing? Everyone is always wearing sweats or pj’s. I have yet to read that someone is wearing a tutu and scuba gear.
Do you like dogs or cats?  yawn.

Here are some questions I would LOVE to see your answers to:

 
1.  Q: Who’s scarier: a) Ronald McDonald  b)Burger King King  c)other mascot (name)
     A:  Ronald.  Everyone knows clowns are terrifying.

 

2.  Q: What is the most embarrassing thing you have ever done or that has happened to you?
     A: While riding the train I fell asleep on a complete stranger. He had to wake me up to get me off.

 

3.  Q: Have you ever intentionally stolen anything bigger than a pack of gum? If so, what?
     A:  No. I’m a goody-two-shoes. When I was a practicing catholic and used to go to confession, the priest would encourage me to commit sins. Said my confessions were “boring.”

 

4.  Q: Describe an unusual family tradition you had when you were a kid or one you have now.
     A:  We ate pie for breakfast.

 

5.  Q: What happens to us after we die?
     A: If I don’t get to come back and do it again knowing what I know now, god is gonna hear from me.

 

6.  Q: Did you ever have a crush on any of your teachers? Describe.
     A:  No, but I did have a crush on one of my doctors, which became somewhat awkward, so I switched doctors.

 

7.  Q: Define “osculate.”
     A: I know! (it’s my survey)

 

8.  Q: If you were eating your last Godiva truffle and dropped it on a New York City street, would you pick it up, wipe it off  and eat it?
     A: AbsoLUTEly not!

 

9.  Q: Which American president would you like or have liked to have an affair with?
     A: Thomas Jefferson:  hot...and smart.

 

10.  Q: What is the soul?
     A: Why do I like words? Why am I shy? Why does the sight of peeling paint give me the willies? Why did I fall in love with my husband?  Why do I like peaches?  I think the soul is where all the mysteries about what makes me me live.

tagging!  hollow1005, crash13, sany83, bizarreland, ounceofwentz, djscribbles, rocker4815, swingthefocus, newageamazon, kassady, alexalgebra, ohthepainthepain, xfallxintoxmex, ikkyg

AND ANYONE ELSE WHO WANTS TO DO IT!

The other day I was helping Shane pick out a Valentine Card for his teacher. This is a sampling of cards we looked at with his comments about each underneath.



Shane said "Oh, that's just wrong."




Shane said: "This should say on the front: Warning: Do not give to Elementary School teacher."





This card was rejected because "she is not well-liked."





This is the card he finally selected because "it doesn't say anything inside."  And that's how the 9-year-old gets into the Valentine's Day spirit.


Below is the card he chose for his Dad.
 
I couldn't scan it because it's a 3-D thingy, but the inside message reads, "Then throw my happy ASS in jail!"
What did I get from Shane?  I got a mini dark chocolate kitkat bar. (Shane doesn't like dark chocolate.)

So for all of you who are still smarting over Valentine's Day, I hoped this cheered you up a little!

luv...helen...xo

enamor (verb) : to fill with love and desire; charm; captivate
     (now mainly in the passive voice, with of)

Savannah is enamored of William Beckett.

Vanessa is enamored of Gabe Saporta.

 
Sue, Jenn, Barb, Kerri, Kelly and Charie are enamored of Patrick Stump.

 
Viki is enamored of Jared Leto.

 
Heather is enamored of Adam Carson.

 Anne, Tara, Jessica, JJ, Mallory, Jenna and Helen are enamored of Davey Havok.

 
Kris is enamored of Jade Puget.


djscribbles is not enamored of anyone. She’s much too sensible.

If I got anybody wrong or left anybody off, please feel free to add below. But you must use the word enamored in the sentence.  : )

 

 

[original idea for vocabulary word is from breesays]

 

 

WARNING......................................WARNING !!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

WARNING  !!!!!!   THESE ARE THE ANSWERS to Match the Mouth to the rockstar. Please see previous journal to play the game first.  : )

1-d)  Jade Puget-AFI/Blaqk Audio





2-a)  Brendon Urie--Panic at the Disco





3-g)  Pete Wentz--Fall Out Boy





4-i)  Ray Toro--My Chemical Romance





5-f) Mick Jagger--the Rolling Stones






6-b)  Dave Grohl--Foo Fighters






7-h)  Prince





8-e)  Jared Leto--30 Seconds to Mars





9-c)  Gabe Saporta--Cobra Starship





Did you get them all right?  Please buzz if you liked it!! Thank you!!

luv...helen...xo

After my last game some of you requested a different body part, so here it is!  For a greater challenge, see if you can guess without looking at the names below. Answers will be posted in the next journal entry.

HAVE FUN !!


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8)




9)








a)  Brendon Urie
b)  Dave Grohl
c)  Gabe Saporta
d)  Jade Puget
e)  Jared Leto
f)  Mick Jagger
g)  Pete Wentz
h)  Prince
i)   Ray Toro


Please see next journal for answers.  Thanks for playing!