Vulnerable...

I'm not sure if it's from d/l-ing all 8 of Tracy Chapman's albums or the mark of year 1 tomorrow, but I'm feeling slightly vulnerable. Or as vulnerable as someone like me is capable of getting. ;)

I was at my 'rents and found a book of what I thought were lost words and it reminded of what's occurred over the last little while.

Tracy Chapman writes beautiful words about love and lost. Why not reminisce a little about those that I've liked/loved and subsequently lost (nope, they didn't die...).

JD - You were the first. I'll remember the bumps on your genitalia (non-disease, just a part of anatomy :P). I still recall the confusion when I went away and returned no longer interested.

EP - Young love. If only you would've taken it to the next level. Oh what would've been. You're my only proof that I once had a drunken party side. ;)

JT - So intense, most intense emotional start up that I've ever felt. Sadly, it's true...something so passionate at first will quickly fizzle out and end poorly.

MW - My mista, Mr. Big that is...haha to double entendres. Found my b-day box today for a trip never taken. Bday cards from the past make me smile. I want 'that' feeling back.

MS - One day, I'll say sorry enough times. Not sure if I have yet. They say the third time's the charm, but neither of our hearts could handle it.

JN - We were exactly what both of us needed at the time. Your being and the memories of your stories makes me still laugh out loud.

Who do you think about on those days when you're missing being/feeling loved?

Value Village Rocks!

Today, I realized that I needed some new work polos and casual shorts. I thought about hitting the craptastic mall and seeing what Gap, Old Navy, Thrifty's, hell even Wal-mart might offer. But my late Spring attempts to find clothes at any of these stores gave me nothing. Especially Wal-mart, all of their men's clothes now are designed to hang low. Which is fine, if you like that style, but if you're more into work preppy styles, then wanksta stylings do you no good.

My Value Village though is perfect, cuz it offers you everything and anything. These 2 handsome lads in the pic above located themselves some awesome pimp coats for their pimping times. I was able to find 2 pairs of casual shorts, 2 polos, 2 pieces of random art, and a pair of blue exercise short shorts for only $31. 7 items for $31. Not my best Value Village bargain, but a damn good one at that.

I've used Value Village to supplement my work wardrobe, as all that I wear on 'me time' is t-shirts, jeans, and hoodies. These, I'll find a 'regular' store. Stupid work clothes that I loathe having to wear, I'll pick up for under $5 a piece at Value Village.

Doing a show and need a costume??? Check out this store. It's Halloween and you're broke??? Check out this store. Want to win first prize at your friend's 'Ugliest Sweater' party??? Check out this store.

My Mama hates that I buy clothes 2nd hand as she grew up having to shop at these types of stores or make her own clothes. Personally, I figure that it's a great way to reduce and reuse. Plus, you're unlikely to wear a shirt to work that six other people have already picked up at H&M.

What's your greatest Value Village find?

Michael Jackson Is Dead - I liked his music!

Michael Jackson died today and really, it's probably for the best. He was about to mount a comeback that die hard fans would've sworn was the most amazing thing ever. In reality, there's no way he could match the true talent that he had about 20 years ago.

While I have empathy for those of you who felt a personal connection to him, I just don't understand ppl who get upset over the loss of somebody that they never knew.

That being said, I think there was a time, when he was a phenomenal performer who helped create some legendary songs. His influence on the current crop of performers and future one's will be his legacy.

Here are some of my fav. MJ songs/videos...there's way more that I think are awesome too.

Man In The Mirror:


Michael Jackson "Man in the Mirror" - The best video clips are here

Black or White:


Michael Jackson - Black Or White (Official Music Video) - Watch today’s top amazing videos here

Scream:


Michael Jackson - Scream (Official Music Video) - The most amazing bloopers are here

What's your fav. MJ video, song, performance, moment?

SUPERMARKET SWEEP!!!

Sometimes while waiting for your father to arrive for his Father's Day festivities, you discover AWESOME-NESS!!! Awesome-ness in the form of nostalgic game shows that you only got to watch when you were sick. You remember? Being sick? Watching game shows? How about SUPERMARKET SWEEP??? Oh yah...only one of the best game shows ever. It was on the game show network on Sunday.

The premise is super simple, answer questions and find products to earn yourself extra time for the end. At the end, you get to run like a crazy person throughout the store trying to locate the special products and other shit to earn yourself the largest grocery bill.

The best part about watching old games show is the awful outfits, hair, and glasses. They had the contestant in sweatsuits. Sweatsuits do not flatter rather obese ladies. Plus a couple of them had really big teased hair. One even had those awful super LARGE glasses that only that era could allow for.

Did you ever watch this show? What other nostalgic cheesy game shows do you miss?

MsnGeeks.Com - It's Your Friend!

Most times, I am not technology's biggest supporter, but sometimes I really love it.

I have had access to this site for years and I hope that you have to. If not, I strongly recommend that you check out MsnGeeks.com.

I discovered this site years ago during a day of deleting msn contacts and a friend of mine contacting me in a huff. Apparently, in my haste to delete randoms, I accidentally deleted him. He was quite upset and thought that our friendship was over. When it was just a harmless mistake.

With this tool, I am able to determine who had deleted me. Which usually results in some sadness and a question of 'why not just say that you no longer wanna msn?' But there's also the feature of who you've deleted and still has you on their list. Which usually results in a feeling of 'Oh ok..kinda creepy...we haven't spoken in years and they still have access to my status updates.'

The fun thing with technology is that it takes away that awkwardness of calling/texting a friend that you haven't spoken to in forever in an effort to determine if you're still friends. Most people are dishonest and would say 'For sure...let's do lunch later this month.' You don't hear from them, you wonder if they just got busy, then you go on facebook and see them at a different event every day. Which leads to more crying. ;)

Instead with msngeeks.com, all you have to do is check and see if they've still got you on their list and if not, you can write them off.

I strongly recommend that everybody uses this site, you may be surprised to find out that I deleted your ass months ago. :)

Life in the 21st Century

Friday, June 19, 2009

LIFE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

By Philip Cairns

Copyright 2009 by Philip Cairns

What part of “Fuck off” don’t you understand?
Your hemorrhoids are so huge,
Your asshole looks like the labia of an old whore.

I’m tired of poverty and struggle.
I’m sick of rejection and doors slammed in my face.
Let me taste a bit of success, again.

I want to look at the world from my seventh floor balcony,
Stretching my muscles on the cold concrete
In the darkness of the night.

I want sexual fulfillment
And a pink bow tied around my flaccid penis.
I want what I want and I want it now!!
Not tomorrow or next year
Or when I grow up or turn 65.

I want a life.
Not a broken puzzle,
A ringing phone that no one answers.
Fuck the half full jar of pennies on my wobbly wooden stand.
I want enough of everything.

Say “yes” when I whisper in your ear.
Call me up when I send you my resume.
You!!
Once I thought I loved you.
Maybe I really did.
Now it seems like blind, stupid lust.
Your once taut belly now turning to flab.

That’s not why I don’t want to see you.
It’s your superiority and contempt that stops me from picking up the icy phone.
Your jaw-dropping selfishness.
Now I see you for the tedious bore you really are.
Your phony two-faced smile.
Fans can’t see past those duck lips and the bulge in your pants.
I can!!

“Piss off.”
Is that clear enough?
I don’t want much.
Not a mansion or a pink Cadillac.
I can live without diamonds and all the things I’m supposed to want.

Just give me peace and quiet.
A good book.
Some hot flesh when I want it.
Conversations with decent friends.
Art to soothe my nerves.

Let me look at a book of Monet’s “Water Lilies” on my death bed.
That will ease the transition to the other side.
Ban the priest from my room
Then let me blow the male nurse before my last gasping breath.

Life is full of nasty surprises
Sneaking up and squeezing your balls when you least expect it.
Life is a Jayne Mansfield car wreck.
James Dean was nominated for two Oscars after he died.
A lot of good that did him.

Listen to the gorgeous sound of the ocean
Outside my imaginary home.
It’s the most beautiful music in the world.
I love to walk in the sun on a soothing summer day.
Smell the fresh smog as it burns the cancer in my lungs.
I’d like a Close Encounter of the Third Kind.

There is no unemployment on Pluto.
Purple is the sound of ecstasy and infinity.
The Afterlife is one big drunken coffee break,
So I am told.
I can’t wait to find out the real, honest to God truth.

Feeling Some Boyce Avenue!

I have a favourite covers band on youtube by the name of Boyce Avenue! They're great and I think that you'd really dig their acoustic covers.

Here are some of my favourites from what they have released...



I like when they do medleys of popular song, this is the band's take on Alicia Keys/Jordin Sparks/Black Eyed Peas



This is how I first discovered this band. One of my favourite songs last year reinterpreted. :)



Pop songs on acoustic guitar are my faves. I could sit and listen to someone playing acoustic guitar all day and night. It one of my greatest pleasures.

What undiscovered bands do you love on youtube?