Then this post is for YOU! I was informed that there is an alternative to the “slow as dial-up” browser that I have been using for almost two years on my Blackberry Curve; Opera Mini. I downloaded it, and INSTANTLY, I was getting the internet speed I have been paying for, but never getting all [...]
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Published by June 3rd, 2009 in listen up!, mixed media and shiny stuff. 8 Comments5SF: may 22
Published by May 22nd, 2009 in five song friday, is it just me?, mixed media, music musings and music suggestion. 5 CommentsHoly three day weekend on the horizon, Batman! YES. Also, this may be the weekend that the shower gets completed, but I am not going to jinx that by saying that it is definitely going to happen. I just have my fingers crossed. I have some REALLY good picks for you today, and a couple [...]
ipod in the muthafucking car… finally
Published by May 21st, 2009 in happenings, mixed media, music musings and shiny stuff. 6 CommentsAfter having several crappy FM tuners, and basically giving up the dream of being able to play my ipod in my car with decent sound, I have, ladies and gentlemen, WON the battle. From the time I got my first ipod MANY years ago, I have always loved having my entire music library at my [...]
economic stimulation: the tax return edition
Published by March 19th, 2009 in all about me, happenings, mixed media and shiny stuff. 3 CommentsWhen I got my tax return directly deposited into my checking account, I had an agenda for the funds. At least $950 would go directly to paying off the counter tops that we installed last summer, as well as the new “quiet” dishwasher we got at the same time. I was glad to do it, [...]
and the word of the day is…
Published by February 26th, 2009 in hotness, mixed media and that is so gay. 2 CommentsKi Ki: a descriptive term that is used to indicate when two drag queens hook up or have sex. Thank you RuPaul!! Thanks to your fierceness, we learn something new and exciting each and every episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. This is seriously one of the most entertaining shows that I have seen on TV [...]
5SF: february 13
Published by February 13th, 2009 in five song friday, listen up!, mixed media, music musings, music suggestion and venting. 2 CommentsEeek! Friday the 13th! Okay, so maybe not; it’s just a superstition that was turned into a series of horror movies, right? Either way, I have had a pretty decent day, and the weather is amazing outside, AND I am going into a 3 day weekend, so I am pretty happy about it. I have [...]
troubled times for satellite radio ahead?
Published by February 11th, 2009 in hmm interesting, mixed media, tragic and well?. 6 CommentsI couldn’t help but be intrigued by this blog post that I read this morning, which if you are too lazy to read (it’s short!), suggests that satellite radio will not survive our current recession, and in fact, may be gone before 2009 comes to a close. I find myself wondering if I should fish [...]
why underworld 3 might be the last movie I see in the theater
Published by January 26th, 2009 in all about me, is it just me?, mixed media, movie musings and venting. 6 CommentsYesterday, James and I were invited by some friends to see Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, and as a fan of the first two Underworld movies, and with James excited to go, I agreed to go. We were set to meet up at the Atlantic Station theater, which was pretty crazy because of the Cirque [...]
5SF: november 28
Published by November 28th, 2008 in five song friday, listen up!, mixed media, music musings, music suggestion, tragic and wtf?!. 0 CommentsI hope that everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving; I ended up being stranded in bed with my unpredictable back. All is well though, because I got some well needed rest, and was able to play lots of video games (which was fun). I appreciate all of the well wishes from everyone, and return them right [...]
CD review: Sara Bareilles: Between the Lines – Live at the Fillmore
Published by October 29th, 2008 in concerts, hotness, mixed media, music musings, music suggestion, near and dear and show the love. 3 CommentsAs I posted about yesterday, there were some pretty major releases coming out this week, and while I was very excited about all of them, there was none that I was more excited about than the release of Sara Bareilles’ live CD/DVD, Between the Lines – Live at the Fillmore. When I first heard that [...]
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