19

Yeah, yesterday I turned 19... I don't feel any different. So yeah.... 20 here I come.

Gah! We Got A Maid!

So yesterday was officially our first day with a maid! It was really weird waking up yesterday, cause I knew that someone else would be in my house cleaning. It kinda felt weird when she got there. I mean there was barely any introduction. She practically just walked right in and started to clean... just like that. It was weird, like I already said. Seeing someone you've never met before, in your house cleaning your things. I think in the long run I will get used to it.

Gone Fishing!.... Sorta

So our fish pond was all dirty, so we, and when I say "we" I mean "not me", had to clean it out. But before that could happen, we needed to catch all the fish, big and small. Some babies smaller than an inch, others larger than a foot. Got the whole thing in low quality cell phone video too! LOL

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Getting Into The Groove Of Things

So I'm finally getting back into the groove of things here back at home after my 10 day trip. Work and home responsibilities have hit me across the head, and I have to admit I liked it! I mean vacation was fun, but I was ready to get back to stuff. I will probably regret saying it, but I was glad to be back at work. And I PROMISE I will post the pics of the trip.... just as soon as I find the camera.....

My, "My December" Review

So I have downloaded "My December", Kelly Clarkson's controversial third album. It has caused her to fight feverishly with Clive Davis who offered her $10,000,000 just to take out 5 songs and replace them with ones he chose. RCA and her management also came head to head with Kelly. She declined, and upset Clive Davis so much that he snubbed Kelly at the Season 6 American Idol finale, causing an outrage from Kelly fans, and even the media. Then Kelly's first single from the album, "Never Again" pretty much flunked on the charts, prompting her to release another single just 6 weeks later. It was decided that "Sober" would be that single. However since it's release two weeks ago, it isn't moving on the charts. Poor radio plays may have pushed Kelly to recently fire her management, leaving her completely without a manager. And now she has shockingly completely cancelled her national tour, which was supposed to be a spectacular event. I was wondering what this album would sound like, and OMG was I surprised. Nothing like I thought it would. So here we go.....

1) Never Again

Wow. Kelly is angry on this track! Great beats, awesome guitar, definitely deserved to do better on the charts than it did. If RCA actually supported the album, it would have. 9/10

2) One Minute

To me this is the one song I believe everyone is going to remember off "My December". Other than "Never Again", this is the only other single-worthy track. It's catchy. 8/10

3) Hole

Starts out boring, after 40 seconds or so it picks up. The chorus kicks in and the rest of the song is pretty good. The chorus is the only part of the song you remember, it's catchy too. 6/10

4) Sober

Pure genius. The lyrics are the best of the entire album. It is a ballad with almost no music until the third verse. It's all easy an easy tone until the ending where Kelly showcases her vocal ability better than ever. It makes you feel like your falling off a cliff. 9/10

5) Don't Waste Your Time

Mid to uptempo song. I don't know about this one. It's an OK song, but I just don't really get it. It almost seem pointless. Not awesome, not horrible. It's just there. 4/10

6) Judas

Kinda raw. It's OK. The verses are very raspy/raw. Chorus flows more. Not much to say about this one. The more you listen, the easier it is to listen to it again. 6/10

7) Haunted

Everything from the vocals to the music in this song is truly haunting. Personal, artistic perfection. A song about Kelly's highschool friend who committed suicide. Raw and real. Could be single material. Definitely a stand out track on this very personal album by Ms. Clarkson. 9/10

8) Be Still

A very sensual song. Slow and steady, this song is absolute beauty and passion. Certainly not single material, but man is nice to listen to. One of my favorite on the album. 10/10

9) Maybe

Kinda boring. Pretty good lyrics, but thats about it. The main part of the chorus which repeats "maybe", 2-3 times is the only memorable part of the song. However, you can feel that this song is pretty close to Kelly. It illuminates from her voice which saves it. 5/10

10) How I Feel

Interesting and slightly confusing. Kinda a rockish/poppish fun song with raw vocals that sounds like it's on the hyper pill??? LOL. The song is certainly unique with an occasional, fun high pitch jump in Kelly's voice. Makes the whole song, haha. Upbeat with interesting choices of music. Maybe single potential. We'll see. 8/10

11) Yeah

Funky, funky, funky! Catchy chorus. I didn't like this song when I first heard it, but it has grown on me quite a bit. It sounds like a deep southern funky rock song with good vocals. 8/10

12) Can I Have A Kiss

Nice, relaxing song. It's OK. Again, the only reason this song is OK with me is Kelly's vocals save it. The way she can manipulate her voice is amazing. 6/10

13) Irvine

Purely hypnotic. This song is 100% unbelievably outstanding. Again, it is a slow, bluesy ballad. Kelly's voice is incredible. If you didn't know it was Kelly, you wouldn't guess it was her in a million years, it is a completely different, beautiful side to Kelly. This is my favorite song on the entire album. Very "Grey's Anatomy" sounding. 10/10

14) Chivas (hidden track)

This hidden track is a very bluesy, southern slow rock song. Very strong lyrics for such a slow, intimate song with lyrics like "I can't stand the sight of your face", "So much for true love" "You should keep your eyes on your new little brat" and "You are crap", which just happens to be my favorite line on the entire album, lol. I can imagine this playing on a radio in the 50's on a hot summer day on the farm. BTW it's pronounced "Shivuz". 5/10

15) Dirty Little Secret (bonus track)

Good tempo, good music. Kinda fun to listen to and attempt to sing along. Not a stand out song, but is good non the less. 6/10

16) Not Today (bonus track)

Kind of Sheryl Crow sounding? With a more of a Kelly pitch. Not exactly Kel's best by far. Again lyrics are good. This song just doesn't do it for me. 3/10

Over all, you can tell that this album is definitely an artisits album, not a radio friendly one. Kelly gets a lot of stuff off her chest and she stood up to the man. I congratulate her. Now let's release "One Minute" and "How I Feel" and move on to the next album :-).

I Have Officially Ended My Akon Boycott

Ok so I have been boycotting Akon ever since he simulated sex with a 15 year old on stage at a club a while ago. I wrote emails to all my radio stations saying so. I have hated Akon ever since, and refused to listen to his music. Come to find out he didn't know she was under age, since they were in a 21+ club. So I waited for him to apologize to her, the club (because they got shut down), and Gwen Stefani who he was on tour with and ticket sales plummeted and Verizon pulled out of their sponsorship with her. He apologized in a statement, and then released his new song "Sorry, Blame It On Me". I was skeptical at first, but after listening to the song, I 100% forgive him and will once again listen to his music. Here are the critical lyrics in his new song. It takes a man to publicly admit he was wrong, even though the club shouldn;t have let her in, which woulda prevented all of this.

"I’m sorry that it took so long to see
What they did wrong, trying to put it on me
I’m sorry that it took so long to speak
But I was on tour with Gwen Stefani

I’m sorry for the hand that she was dealt
And for the embarrassment that she felt
She’s just a little young girl tryin to have fun
But daddy should of never let her out that young

I’m sorry for Club Zen getting shut down
I hope they manage better next time around
How was I to know she was underage
In a 21 and older club they say

Why doesn’t anybody want to take blame
Verizon backed out, disgracing my name
I’m just a singer trying to entertain
Because I love my fans, I’ll take that blame

Even though the blame’s on you
Even though the blame’s on you
Even though the blame’s on you
I’ll take that blame from you

And you can put that blame on me
And you can put that blame on me
you can put that blame on me
you can put that blame on me

And you can put that blame on me

And you can put that blame on me"

Jessica Has Fun In The Trash!

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At Airport

Ok so I am headed home! FINALLY!! I had a great trip, but I am finally ready to come home. I know I keep saying that I have pictures, and I do, I just need to upload them and then post them. I will do that sometime this week. I work all day Wednesday-Friday. So it might be awhile. I will most likely post them all in a flash album. Ok well I am gonna go. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself! :-)

Sorry! I Am Finally Updating!

So I lied. I didn't update when I said I would. I've been busy! Lol. So I have found some time (briefly) to update ya. I have been having fun here in West Palm. I have gone to a water park, eatin out, gone to the movies and saw "Surfs Up", which is such a freakin hilarious movie! Definantely more of an adult aimed PG cartoon. And last night I went walking through "Downtown", which is like a ginormous, expensive, upscale Beverly Hills like, multi-level outdoor shopping center. I got some ice cream and posed with some statues. Lol. I have pictures too.

Update Coming Soon!! I Promise!!

I have had a busy week and will be updating you sometime tomorrow. I have pictures too! Talk to ya then. :-)

Playing Miniature Golf!

One of my favorite things to do is play miniature golf here in Orlando. It is fun and you get a great tan. Well today I did just that. It was hot, but I was lovin it. I beat my mom by 7! Lol. I rock. I challenge anyone to a game right now ;-).

Yay! I'm Here In Florida!

Yippeeeee! I landed today in West Palm at around 11:45 Am and OMG was it rough! We flew right into Tropical Storm Barry, but all was good. It was a lot of turbulence though! Well then our whole rental car situation happened. And a LLOOONNNNGGGG story short, after an hour and a half we finally got a car from a completely no named company. The cars ok though. So we got to Orlando and wow is it windy! Lol. Anyway I didn't eat or drink anything at all today, I had my first drink at around 5:30 PM. Then I ate some crazy pizza, Chicago style. :-) OMG and the place that we're staying at is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath brand new condo with huge kitchen and tiles all over, omg is it awesome! Well I am now stealing WiFi from the Comfort Inn Suites thats down the road as I watch TV on the leather couch. I will update you later. So far, so good.