21.2

I'm still listening to yesterday's song. But today's is SO much better.

It's not a movie musical, it was performed by a bunch of university students in Michigan. But the guy who played the lead character, Darren Criss, is now on a television show, so that's legit enough for me. Plus it's freaking hilarious. I've already shown this to Shoshana, but Alex, you need to experience it for yourself.

I'm not kidding. It's all on Youtube and it's beautiful. It's called A Very Potter Musical (it used to be The Harry Potter Musical but due to copyright claims, they had to change that). I know it sounds strange, but it's freaking amazing. Find some time this week to watch it, you won't be disappointed.

Anyways, this particular song is called Granger Danger. If you click on the video, it will transport you to Youtube and the lyrics are in the sidebar. And I will be adding two videos of this song (the second being the studio recording) but you need to see them performing it first because it's hilarious. If you don't want to watch the acting bit, just skip ahead to 2:05 - roughly.

and the studio version:

Eggwich count: 4
Reunited in: 171 days
Baking in: 28 days

Sexy: A Very Potter Musical
Unsexy: The fact that the studio recordings aren't as amazing as the performances, and the performance recordings are annoying because of the audience's laughter.

21.1

I have a list somewhere of what the themes were going to be for January. But I lost it, so I just have to make one up for now. Never mind, I found the list. This week's theme is... Soundtracks.

Obviously meaning I'll be using songs from musicals, because musicals are amazing.

And we're going to be starting off with a song from Alex's favorite musical, Phantom of the Opera. Despite the fact that I own it, it's been a long time since I've seen the movie. But I do remember that I like All I Ask of You. I mean, everyone does, though. So it's not a huge thing.

Anyways. That's today's song.

Here's a live performance for your enjoyment. Haha

Eggwich count: 4
Reunited in: 172 days
Baking in: 29

Sexy: TV on the internet
Unsexy: When megavideo times out and tells you to wait an hour before you can watch any more TV on the internet.

20.7

French week is over. It seemed like it was taking forever. On Wednesday, I thought I had finished. Then I realized I had lots of days left. Which was weird.

So today (Saturday, kind of) I watched Miss Congeniality 1 and 2, Mr. Brooks, and The Girl in the Park. Then I played some Scrabble with my mom (she tried to cheat a couple times and I won three out of four games). Joe sad idly by, looking thoroughly enthused. My mom is trying to get me to go with her to Scrabble on Thursday nights - my busiest as far as videos go. My excuse is that Supernatural is on. She argued that we could just tape it. But alas, we have to tape Fringe at the same time Supernatural is on, and we can't tape two at once, so I don't have to go.

But so you know I didn't sit at home and do nothing all day, I also went to mail some letters, did two loads of laundry (plus one for my parents), cleaned my room, and vacuumed my room.

I feel like I should be giving updates on my Resolutions so you all know that I actually follow through on them. I've never made a resolution to exercise more, because I only make realistic resolutions. Instead, I have resolved to be LESS lazy. Basically meaning I change my sheets every week, rather than every two weeks; I vacuum my room weekly, rather than monthly; I bring my dishes out every day; I do dishes more; I cook more; I go for walks if I feel gross, etc.

So far I'm doing pretty well on that. I am actually going to go to the library on Monday (as well as handing out more resumes. Joy). And when my mom has a day off, we're getting a letter ready for the lawyers in charge of my great grandfather's estate, so they know where to send mah money in March. I'm totally looking up prices to Disneyland right now. I'll let you know :P

Anyways, I have rambled ENOUGH. The SONG is Quelqu'un m'a dit, if I'm getting it right. It's by Carla Bruni.

Eggwich count: 4
Disneyland in: 173
Baking in: 30

Sexy: Carla Bruni
Unsexy: How much this guy with the candle reminds me of Edward Cullen.

20.6

I have no idea what this song is about.

It's Desert by Emilie Simon. And for some reason, it decided to go before the text, so I'm going to go with that.
I didn't have a lot to say anyways. Because it's after 6am and I have yet to sleep, and my higher brain functions are no longer functioning.

Eggwich count: 4
Disneyland in: 174
Baking in: 31

Sexy: "Stampin' It Up" Stamps.
Unsexy: Tramp stamps.

20.5

So sometime this week (or the next week, I never know) my mom will be faxing up a notary and sending them my stuff (for my inheritance). Mom wants me to use it for school, but... y'know, whatever. Disneyland is way cooler. I can deal with the student loans, but I haven't been to Disneyland in 11 years. Plus a week. The reason I know this is that we went in January, when I was five years old. I think the date on the home video was January 5th. But we obviously stayed more than a day, so yeah. Anyways.

I can't find my list. Oh, there it is. It's really far away and I'm not wearing my glasses. I just squinted really hard until it revealed unto me its secrets. Today's song is Tous les garcons et les filles by Francois Hardy. I'm just guessing from memory at the name, because Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is covering it. But I'm sure Youtube will know what I mean no matter what I type. I'm such a rambler. This is bad. Maybe next year, for my resolution, I'll work on rambling. I have enough for this year. And I plan to accomplish them all. So, the song. Ah. It's Francoise Hardy. My bad.

Eggwiches this year: 4
Days until Disneyland Road Trip: 175 (WOOT)
Also, we should drive to Cardston some time. We owe the Ungers a visit.
Days until I can bake: 32

Sexy: Hayley G. Hoover's Sexy/Unsexy lists, and her chipotle count.
Unsexy: Stealing Sexy/Unsexy lists and chipotle-turned-eggwich counts.

PS I have no idea what this song is about, other than boys and girls, but I'm pretty sure it's from the 60s, so it can't be too bad (sex-wise, I mean).

I once listened to the French music station at my grandma's and the song was by YELLE, and it was called: Je veux te voir. And I knew what that meant. And I was all: Yeah, this song is awesome. Until I looked up the lyrics. Seriously, don't do it.

20.4

So I'm talking to my friends on the phone right now. But I decided to write a blog post in the middle. They're talking about teeth-brushing preferences. Now we're talking about our future road trip.

Anyways. It's still French week. Today's song technically isn't French. It's more of a mock-French song. But it's amazing and suggests Frenchness, so I'm using it. Especially because I have vowed not to use Travailler.

Foux de Fa Fa by Flight of the Conchords. You know you all love it.

Eggwich count this year: 4
Days until I can bake: 33
Days until Road Trip: 176

Sexy: Writing songs
Unsexy: Realizing the song you're writing is in iambic pentameter. (this could also be sexy, but I had nothing to write for unsexy)

20.3

So it's Wednesday. Meaning Alex is making a video today! Whoop whoop! Also, The Squirrel Rebellion is moving up in Subscribers. On Sunday, we had 27. Now, we have 32. Progress? I think so. I know 32 isn't a huge amount, and most of them are probably friends of ours, but whatever. It's exciting nonetheless.

Okay, today's song was my French teacher's favorite. I mean, he played it every chance he got. He was basically the best French teacher everywhere. Except Mrs. MacDonald, but after she went on maternity leave in grade eight, she left us with this horrible woman, Ms David. And then when her maternity leave was over, she abandoned us for W.A. Fraser. It was awful. I mean, I've never had a bad French teacher or anything, but Mrs Rajabally just didn't understand that my projects sucked, even when I spent two whole days on them. She always said it looked like I spent five minutes on them. Mr Caron understood that I was the best in the class at vocab, and the hugest failure at projects. He was awesome.

Anyways, the song is called Helene and it's by Roch Voisine.

Eggwiches this year: 3 (just finished it)
Days until the Road Trip of Awesome: 177
Days until I can bake: 32 (so stoked for this)

Sexy: Conan O'Brien
Unsexy: NBC.

Bonus S/U!

Sexy: American Idol
Unsexy: Not being able to watch American Idol because your mom talks too much and it's distracting. Plus your mom brought the neighbor's cat into the house and that's weirding you out.

Have a lovely Wednesday!

20.2

So I started watching Heroes and Lost. This is big stuff for me, because I've been trash talking these shows for years. I am only half way through the pilot of Lost, so I don't know how I feel about it. And Heroes is annoying because it keeps saying "To Be Continued" and I HAVE TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. Argh. But I still don't even know if I like the show. Episode 7/8, by the way. I don't remember which one it is, but still. And Fringe is back on. And it's almost 6 am, so I should get to bed. But I had to post a blog. You know me. Especially because today, we have MY FAVORITE FRENCH SONG.

Sorry, it's not Travailler (Travailler is my actual favorite song, but we've already used it, and it will not be appearing this week. So it's technically my second favorite French song. But whatever).

AU BAL MASQUE by Compagnie Creole! I know everyone loves this song. It was the favorite part of my day when I was in school.

Eggwiches this year: 2
Road Trip: 178
Baking: 33

Sexy: This music video.
Unsexy: The fact that we no longer have music videos such as this.

20.1

Holy crap, week 20. Amazing.
So Alex didn't go on Skype last night. Awesome. Shoshana and I just spoke on the phone instead. Tried to call her a couple times, but to no avail. I ain't bovvered. Today is also the start of another THEMED WEEK. I feel like I should have a sound effect for that. Anyways, It's time for... wait for it. You'll be pleased.

I was about to do the scroll thing they have you do in chain e-mails but thought better of it. My sleep-addled brain still knows some things. So anyways. It's FRENCH MUSIC WEEK. This makes me happy. I hope it makes everyone else happy too. Today's song is one Ashley told me about, and which I love just because her voice is lovely.

OH and guess what? I was eating a cinnamon bun when I got back home tonight and noticed my gums were a bit sore. Meaning ANOTHER one of my wisdom teeth is growing in. The one in the top right is half grown in, and it wasn't super painful. The one on the left top is growing in painlessly as well. But the bottom one on the left side is starting to grow in. It's not bad enough to necessitate drugs, but I do notice it every now and again. Ah. Anyways.

The song is Le Prince Charmant by Claire Denamur. I understood it well enough, Shoshana and Alex, being French geniuses will probably get it all right away.

Eggwiches this year: 2 (need to get on that)
Days until I can bake: 34
Days until the Road Trip: 179 (Alex, we need to speak about this. Change of plans, I guess.)

Sexy: meekakitty's videos
Unsexy: The fact that I can't watch meekakitty's latest video. *Anger*

19.7

So I'm super excited for today's song. Well, there are two songs. But by the same people. Not by the same people, but performed by the same people. Gahh. Okay. And also, tonight, I'm going to a CES Fireside. We're having a pot luck right before, so I'm baking right now. Then it's off to bed so I can wake up bright and early at... eleven, probably. Sweet. But it'll be over by six probably, so I'll be on Skype for sure sure.

The song I wrote down for today is Somos Novios, and the extra is Can't Help Falling in Love. Both of which are performed by Katharine McPhee and Andrea Bocelli. I love him. Anyways. Here you go.

Eggwiches this year: 2
Days until I can bake: 35
Days until the Road Trip: 180 (woot)

Sexy: Being able to use my good camcorder again
Unsexy: That my crappy camera makes a buzzing sound. Now when I use the good camera, I have to convert the files. And that's an extra step. Gah.
Also - 6 days left of photoshop. IDEAS?

19.6

I was going through my yearbook tonight, severely missing all the fun I had and the memories I made. It sucks being so far away from all those amazing people. But I'll liiiive. Ashley and I dealt with a little controversy about the Squirrel Rebellion stuff. Two of the girls weren't given challenges (and we're just starting the second week) but the reason they weren't given challenges is because two of the girls forgot to challenge anybody. So Ashley and I sorted something out. I've made a chart. But basically, everyone will have a challenge at least once every two weeks. We're making sure of it. And my chart is amazing.

Today's song is one I really love. It's hilarious. Shosh, if you've been keeping up with your Youtube subscriptions, then you've seen it. But I don't think you have, given you never log in anymore :P

It's called Duet With Myself and it's by Charlie McDonnell. It's loverly.

OH. And I only have a week left on my Photoshop trial, so leave suggestions of what I can photoshop us as, or send me pictures I can photoshop us into.

Eggwiches this year: 2
Days until I can bake: 36
Days until Reunion: 181
Days until Seizure Man (for Ashley): 226

Unsexy: When your favorite pen runs out of ink.
Sexy: When you find your OLD favorite pen, that is more of a favorite anyways because your friend's mom made it and it's the coolest pen ever.

PS If you click on the video itself, it will take you to Youtube, and the lyrics are in the sidebar.

Happy Saturday.

19.5

So I'm SUPER excited for today's song. It's not technically a duet. Well, technically it is. But you see what I mean, when it's not really... a proper duet, I suppose? I can't explain. You'll see what I mean when you watch it. It's beautiful, though. I am also very excited for tomorrow's song. AND NEXT WEEK'S THEME. I can't tell you the theme yet. It's a surprise. Just know that I think you'll both be pleased. No, you'll definitely be pleased. Especially when you hear the songs. I'm excited for the next three weeks. All themes, all awesome. Anyways. Today's song is Total Eclipse of the Heart, performed by Josh Groban and..... ELLEN DEGENERES. Even though she's not a singer, I think she did fairly well. She's a better singer than me, at least.

Alex insists I continue the countdown, and I've decided I'll update the eggwich things every couple days.
Days until I'm allowed to bake: 37
Days until Reunion: 182
Days until Seizure Man (a countdown strictly for Ashley): 227

Sexy: People that aren't afraid to make fun of themselves.
Unsexy: People that put themselves down.

PS: I really want this shirt.

19.4

I try not to put the same artist twice in one week, and I'm technically not. Because Amy Kuney (on Tuesday's post) was just a PS type thing. But seriously, I don't care either way because this song is FLIPPIN amazing. Ari Hest wrote the music, sent it to Amy, who wrote the lyrics, and sent it back. And then they performed it together multiple times. It's called Cranberry Lake.

Also, I figure I'm only going to do the Countdown and the Eggwich count once a week, maybe on Mondays. Because it's annoying to write/type it every time.

Sexy: Seeders
Unsexy: Watch-and-Deleters

19.3

DAY THREE! Also known as Wednesday. I think I have a vlog to do today... I'll go through the mental list and get back to you.

Today's song is by Rachael Yamagata (yet again, because I am obsessed with her as of late. So amazing!) and it's called DUET. The guy singing with her is Ray the Mountain... er Lamontagne. See, I know some French still. Anyways, it's basically the shizz.

OH DEAR GOODNESS AND A PANCAKE! I just found out (upon searching Youtube for it) that it was on the NEW MOON soundtrack! AHHHH. Also, I had the misfortune of watching that movie. But I'd rather not talk about it.

Anywho, here's the video (*snicker*).

ALSO, I am SO excited that we get to Skype tonight. AND I'm excited for Alex's video! Just know that I am giving up Institute for Skype, so y'all better be there.

PS don't you love the New Moon quotes just thrown in there? Typos, are as usual, both present and annoying.

Eggwiches this year: 2
Days until Reunion: 184
(229 if you're Ashley, and wondering)

Sexy: Alex's impending Vlog.
Unsexy: My impending Vlog.
(Sexy/Unsexy totally stolen from Hayley G. Hoover)

19.2

So weird that in a few days we're going to be at the 20-week mark.

ALSO! Alex, I remembered that I was going to start a tally on my blog of the fried egg sandwiches I had all year. I am also starting a countdown until we see each other. Among other things I am adding to my blog this year.

Anyways! Day two of this week's theme - Duets.

Today's song is actually from a movie called Duets, so I thought it was fitting. It's Cruisin' (originally by Smokey Robinson) performed by Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis.

Also, if you're interested, Amy Kuney and Gerald Something-or-other did the same song pretty well. And we all know how much I love Amy Kuney. I checked this song yesterday and it was just Amy and Gerald, but now someone else is there! Ah!

Anyways, have a lovely Tuesday.

Days left until sweet reunion: 186
Egg sandwiches this year: 2

Sexy: Stefani Germanotta
Unsexy: Lady Gaga (sorry Ashley)

Aint even bovvered.

Catherine Tate is wonderful

19.1

Shoshana and I are talking on Skype right now, but she's away for about an hour, writing on her blog. So I thought I would also take the time to post to mine. It won't take an hour, but whatever.

You know when you do something realllly stupid, and then you spend your time thinking about it for every second immediately after it happens, and you have that awkward, guilt-type feeling in the pit of your stomach?

Yeah, it sucks. And I don't know how to make it better, if that's even possible. I am an idiot. And I'm not dead, but I'm sort of getting there. Ack. I can't wait for Wednesday, when I can complain to you in the closest way we can get to IRL (minus webcams, but I don't have one) at the moment. So yeah, I'm basically feeling really crappy right now. Not even Air Supply is helping. Ashley helped a little on Sunday, and there's probably nothing you guys can do about it, but I still have an obligation to tell you. Us being best friends and all.

Anyways. I'm pretty sure it's time for a themed week. Let me check. IT IS. This week's theme is DUETS. So basically, we're going to have some of my favorite duets/plus-ets. Plus-ets meaning like... Lots of people singing. I only say this because today is kind of a duet, but not. You'll understand when you find out that it is EL TANGO DE ROXANNE from Moulin Rouge. I don't know the other guy's name, or the girl's name, but it's EWAN MCGREGOR. This is one of my favorite scenes in the movie. Just because of his voice. It's sort of in between a duet and a quartet. But Nini isn't really singing, I just count her because of the whole "don't worry, Shakespeare, you'll get your ending. Once the Duke gets his. End. In." before the song starts. That part isn't in the video, but anyways. And it'd sound weird if it were just two guys doing a duet. So it's a plus-et. Because of all the people in the scene. Shuddup.

And as stated by Shoshana Okano, "Ewan McGregor is an every gender thing."

Okay, this has been a really weird ramble, even for me. So here it is.

Happy Monday. Alex, by the time you read this, you'll probably be back at school :( Sad. I know you didn't want to go back, but you'll be back in like, a month, yeah?

18.7

I am always pleased to find a song for PANSED without having to look or think too hard. It happened again today, when Aread and I connected on Youtube. I don't know if any of you know him, but he was in my Seminary class in Surrey. And I miss seminary. OH. I don't know if I told you guys (It's irrelevant now because it was about two years ago, but my teacher was Emily Knudsen's mom!) Anyways, today's song is Anonymous Me by Aread Leano. (It doesn't have the cool accents it's supposed to, because I fail at that on the blog).

OH. And I've been watching 21 Jump Street lately. Johnny Depp in '87, haha. But on the show, he's a bowler, and every time he gets a strike, he goes "Another Slammerino!"

I just think it's awesome... Anyways. ALEX! Have fun with your family tomorrow. Sucks that you're leaving. You should call me when you land in Kelowna. We got a CORDLESS phone now, haha. We're so high-tech.

Anyways, so yeah, the song.

18.6

Okay. So, you both know of my deep and abiding love for Amy Kuney. And today, I am so so glad that I follow her on Twitter because she mentioned Rachael Yamagata, who I may have heard before (she did a couple songs for soundtracks) but never really listened to. SHE IS AMAZING. AHH.

Amy originally mentioned her song Elephants, but I got listening to her other songs and so far my favorite is Worn Me Down, so that's today's song. If you're interested, I can send you two of her albums. And a few more songs...

18.5

So I kind of feel like today's song should be one about New Year's. But it isn't going to be.
At first I was not looking forward to New Year's, because I had no party to go to, nothing to do. My mom didn't even buy me sparkling juice, but she got wine and champagne. By the way, the champagne top/plug/thing almost hit me on the back of the head when they popped it off. At ten thirty. So around eight or nine, I crawled out of my hole and flicked on the tv while the parental unit was playing crib. I know, so hardcore. And I watched Die Hard. Then we pulled out some rice crackers and havarti cheese because that's the most unhealthy thing my mom will buy. So we ate some of that. And continued watching Die Hard. I declined to play Yahtzee because it's never fun when my mom's drunk.

Anyways, at a few minutes to midnight, I went back to my room and started playing Air Supply because I had mentioned on Facebook that's how I would spend my New Year's. And I wasn't going to go back on a Facebook promise. Then I went on msn and Paul was on, so I said hey and we talked for a bit, but he had to go to bed in order to wake up at 6, which I think is crazy the day after New Year's. And now it's 3 am and I'm up, writing this blog post. Then I'm going to film my first Squirrel Rebellion video and post it to youtube. You guys don't have to watch my videos because you're busy and there will be too many this year. You only need to concern yourselves with OUR videos. And the lipsyncs, because I mean, you have to.

Shoshana, I know I said I was over it (and I am) but I just have to do it one more time: NICOLAS CAGE SEX FACE.

Alex, you're going back to res on Sunday, which is... probably a little bittersweet?

Anyways. Love you guys. Today's song is Love and other bruises by Air Supply, because I've been listening to it a lot tonight.

WOW. So cheesy. I love it.

PS Yeah, so I have 289 Air Supply songs on iTunes.

PPS Happy 010110. I think it's going to be a very good year.