18.4

I think this should have been our grad song. I mean, I love Journey and all, but this just sums it up so much better.

18.3

Pretty sure no one's even checking this blog anymore, so I'm not writing anything.

I wish I knew Natalie Portman by K-os

18.2

So today, we have another British song. And may I just say, I was severely disappointed when no one showed up for our weekly Skype chat. I've been rethinking it and I probably won't tell you my news. Just to make you suffer, so you never fall asleep that early again, and you never forget about it again. And you'll forever be wondering what my news is. Hmph. But of course, I am easily broken down. Even as I am writing this, I know I've forgiven you. So fine. I'll tell you. You just have to wait until Sunday/maybe Wednesday. Whenever you actually go on Skype when you're supposed to!

Anyways. The song is Holding On by Alex Day. And as a person, I really don't like him. But his music is beautiful. And that darn British accent always gets me, as I'm sure you all know. Just bought this album on iTunes last night. Also, my friend's friend did the album art for his cd. The guy playing the glockenspiel/backing vocals/producer is Tom Milsom, who did yesterday's song. This is one of the songs off the album I said I'd send to you, if you like. I also have about seven Tom Milsom songs, if you want those as well.

In other news, Anna was going to do a video montage set to Goodbye Stranger by SuperTramp, but iMovie wasn't working. So she gave up and deleted everything and I volunteered to do it instead. I understand her frustrations. But I'm halfway done and I'll be posting it as soon as it's finished. I'll post it here too. I also have ONE MORE VIDEO to do for the five awesome strangers. After that, I will go directly into my squirrel rebellion video, of which I am Friday. I love youtube.

18.1

You know what's really weird? On Friday, it's going to be 2010. But we started this year off with Thursday, and we're ending it on a Thursday. As far as the Five Awesome Strangers go, I was the bread to that sandwich. And now, with The Squirrel Rebellion, I am Friday. I will be the bread to that sandwich also. Oh yeah, I haven't mentioned that yet. Anna (Monday of FAS, obv.) and Ashley (6AwesomeChicks, failed) are starting a collab channel. Ashley's found us three more people, and is possibly finding us one more, to make seven. We don't know. You should subscribe to us, here. I'll still be posting on the FAS channel, and I'll still post those videos on the blog.

Anyways, today's song is: Song for the Painfully Indie by Tom Milsom.

17.7

So it's really late and I'm about to go to bed, but I obviously have an obligation to do this.
ALEX! You asked if I heard Melissa's stuff on youtube. AND YOU RUINED IT! Every time I have one of her songs written down, you mention it and ruin the surprise (sort of). But yeah, today's song is Just Takes Time (or Shoelaces if you prefer it). I am so proud of her. Even though we're far away and don't talk like Alex, Shosh, and I do, I still love that girl, and I miss her. We had a really awesome week at efy (which I know was like the summer of 2008) but I won't forget it. She is so, so sweet, and is just the most generous person ever. Anyways, I don't need to tell you how awesome Melissa is, because you know. So just go to her myspace and listen to her music again. And enjoy your Sundays. I'll talk to you tonight.

17.6

Now that the themed part is over, it feels weird. I don't know what to do with myself. It made it easier to choose songs. But it also made it a little harder, because there are only SO MANY you can pick. And then you have this huge list of songs you still want to use, but you can't because it's over. Anyways. I hope you all had a nice Christmas. Mine wasn't bad. We played Trouble, and Yum (which is pretty much the Canadian version of Yahtzee, but more fun because now I'm old enough to understand how dice work) and we ate some crackers and cheese. We started the turkey a bit before noon, and because my mom thought it would be a good idea to cook it SLOWLY, we didn't get to eat until 9. And I'm exhausted. I've been tired since noon. But then I had to eat, and then I did dishes (not fun on Christmas) and now I can't sleep because my mom is drunk and, as always, too loud.

And we started watching Lord of the Rings (Return of the King) around 3, but their friends came over unannounced (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOVIE) and kind of ruined it for me. I mean, I was kind of excited to just have a family day. And now it's all... grown-up talk time. It's almost midnight and they're still here. It would be fine if I knew them, but it's just kind of awkward. Which is why I've basically been in my room since they arrived. It would also be fine if they talked about interesting things, but while I was washing dishes, the conversation went from the volcano in the Philippines, to pillows. And I was washing dishes for a while. But they only talked about those two things. I just want to go to bed.

And I'm dead. That's basically me saying, enough complaining. Today's song is going to beeeee... nevermind, we had that one. I'd Rather Dance With You by Kings of Convenience. I am really enjoying this band. Got their whole discography already. They're one of those bands with five versions of every song. It's nice. Not sarcasm, I actually enjoy it.

HAPPY... BOXING DAY. Love you, and miss you terribly.

17.5

So my computer deleted all the music on my iPod. I'm now in the process of putting them all back on, meaning I need to re-download some stuff. It also gives me the opportunity to put new music on my iPod. So any suggestions would be awesome. I'm just grateful I had SOME songs on the USB I'm giving to Shosh some around January. I just found out I'm getting money for Christmas, so I'll be sending everyone's gifts out soon after. Which also means I need to make more cookies. Hm.

Anyways, I know you guys probably won't be seeing this for a couple days (or weeks) because it's CHRISTMAS, but I just can't go a day without posting. Especially because it's the last day I get to post a Christmas song. Today's song is one that Maureen Johnson tweeted about called Christmas is Here by Bearforce1. And seriously you guys, it's amazing. I am so loving this song.

So beautiful. Okay guys, Happy Christmas. I love you.

17.4

HOLY FRACK. It's Christmas Eve Day today... it really doesn't feel like it. I still haven't gone to bed yet, so maybe when I wake up it will feel like Christmas Eve Day. But I think I want to stay up as late as possible today, because I want to stay up all Christmas Eve night, and then pass out after Christmas dinner. If anyone cares to join me, or pop in for a bit, I will be on both Skype and msn.

So I figure since I've had all happy Christmas songs, I should have a sad one. Blue Christmas. The first time I heard this was when Caralee Haire (now Maxwell) sang it at a ward Christmas talent show a loooong time ago. She was amazing. I never thought such a voice could come out of such a small person.

Anyways. As with a lot of Christmas songs, there were about a bajillion covers to choose from, and I considered using Andrea Bocelli, except he'll be showing up in a couple weeks for something themed :) I love Andrea Bocelli. Anyways, I ended up listening to a lot, but I decided to go with A Fine Frenzy. Apart from all the weird vocalizing around 2:20 - 2:50, it's pretty decent. One more song tomorrow (on actual freaking Christmas day) and then we're taking a week off, before another THEMED WEEK. Actually, all of January is going to be themed. Starting on the third, because like I said, taking a week off.

I AM ALSO ADDING ANOTHER VERSION OF MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG (Baby it's Cold Outside) because I won't get another chance until next year, and I really really love this version and because I love Julia Nunes and I love Wade Johnston.

17.3

Today's song is in honor of Alex's Halloween costume! Not the lamp costume, the other one.

Where Are You Christmas? (sung by Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who). I also have to add the Faith Hill version because her hair is so amazing.

On that crimped note, have an awesome day.

17.2

For reasons unknown to me, I have been feeling kind of sick lately. Not cold sick, just... wrong sick. I've been sleeping with three blankets (one of them mink) and flannel sheets since we moved in, but for the past few days, I've been too warm under them, and can only sleep with the flannel sheets on. Which is ridiculous because the heat is at 15, and it's freaking cold outside. And I've been super tired. I mean, I woke up around noon, and then started to get tired at like, five. I fell asleep at eight, but one of the girls downstairs has a very shrill voice that woke me up at eleven. I've been awake since then, and it's almost four. I watched Elizabethtown to pass the time until I got tired again. I'm hoping that after this blog post, I'll get to sleep.

After reading that last paragraph and realizing how much complaining I just did, I would like to add that I'm also dead.

Anyways, ALEX! You're home now. I'm sure this is not news to you. We spoke on the phone, and it was awesome. We also learned that I do NOT have free long distance. So, that was cool.

I got a Christmas present in the mail today (or yesterday, being Monday) from Alex's mom. It's called "Brain Lint" and it's basically a bunch of cards (16, with 17 envelopes, because I sometimes screw the envelopes up) that are like, random thoughts you have that no one cares about. Thus, brain lint.

Click HERE for a picture of some cards.

And other things. I'll take some pictures and maybe post them sometime later this week. ANYWAYS. Now that I have once again written too much, I will proceed onwards, to the song of the day. My friend Aread posted this on Facebook just in time, so I didn't have to think of one by myself. Plus I love Behind Sapphire. They are an amazing band, and two of the nicest guys I have ever met. It's called Christmas Nigh. And red onesies are always appreciated. Plus, I haven't seen him in a long time, so is that Reuben Leonard? Nevermind, it totally is. Because that's the Leonard's house. WEIRD.

I can't find it on the youtube finder, so CLICK HERE.

17.1

So this is really sad. I went to bed at one last night, then woke up at 7 to go to church. This is good for me, considering I've been going to bed at 4am lately.

But next year, it doesn't start until 1pm. Still, I don't know if I was in the right ward. But I really hope so. 1pm would be paradise after years of 8/9. Anyways, so I'm really tired now. I considered napping earlier, but never got around to it. And I fell asleep for five minutes watching the Two Towers. I mean, are you fracking kidding me? How does anyone fall asleep during Lord of the Rings? Unless you're my father, who is biologically programmed to fall asleep during any and all movies, you don't fall asleep during Lord of the Rings. So it's 8:40pm now, and I'm holding out hope for Shosh to appear on Skype. If she doesn't, I am going to go to bed. Very, very, early.

ALEX! How is home? I miss your family a lot, and I bet you're having a SUPERMEGAFOXYAWESOMEHOT TIME! Tell your mom I love her, because I dooooo. I miss you guys a ton. Be good, and eat lots of sugar for me. Also, eat lots of healthy foods for you. I bet you missed the cooking. Your mom has the best mashed potatoes I've ever eaten, you're probably getting some for Christmas dinner. Lucky.

SHOSHANA! How do you feel about not going home from Katimavik for the holidays? I know you and I take a while to start missing people, but do you miss them yet? How is everyone spending the holiday there? Do you have a Secret Santa, or are you going to a different Katima-house, like in PG? Do you get a huge Christmas dinner?

We're having a Christmas dinner. The reasons escape me. I don't think I even want a Christmas dinner. The season has been ruined for me, pretty much. We're four days away and it doesn't feel like Christmas at all. But uh... Happy Christmas?

I know that Christmas Music week is officially over, but that's why I said it wasn't really Christmas week. Because we still have more days until Christmas. We therefore have more songs. Today's is Let it Snow by Michael Buble, set to BONES. You guys porbs have this song already.

PS Sorry for the crap-load of writing. I guess I can write a ton even when I'm exhausted. I love you all.

16.7

So I am very pleased because the parental unit bought the LOTR trilogy. We just watched Fellowship, and I imagine we will watch Towers tomorrow. However, I am not pleased because I probably won't go to bed until midnight. And that is only because I will force myself to go to bed early. I also watched the first two episode of 21 Jump Street. Loving it so far, but I will have to spend the rest of the week catching up. There are about 5 seasons, that I know of. So I've got some youtube/torrenting to do.

Anyways. Today's song is one of my favorites. I spent my childhood Christmases playing this song on repeat, singing along. I knew every word. In fact, I still do. The only downfall is that the CDs (Christmas Magic I, II, and III) are at my dad's, so I have no hope of ever hearing them again. Anywho, it's the Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas song.

ALEX! You're going home today! Trop exciting!

16.6

It's four in the morning. I am still up because I'm watching the Big Bang Theory. Season two. This is my life...
But seriously, it's like the most amazing show ever. Apart from the IT crowd. But I've watched that whole series.
And Buffy is still downloading, so that's out of the question. Summer Glau is on this episode, which is so ridiculously nerdy that it's beautiful. I should probably go to bed, though. Because my sleep schedule is already messed up. And I'm trying to fix it. But it's not working so well. I'll just leave you with the song of the day, which is What Christmas Means to Me, by a favorite band of my childhood - Hanson. A lot of people have been surprised by how good their Christmas album is, but I'm not surprised. Hanson is always amazing. I love them so much.

Anyways yeah, the song. Shosh, got your letter on Friday. Responding now. Alex, good luck on your last exam!

Hanson - What Christmas Means To Me

16.5

I was half asleep when I realized I still had to post this. You're welcome.

But it's going to be short. Because I'd like to get back to being half asleep. Though fully asleep would be more preferable, in all honesty. I haven't been able to find the right version of this song, ever, so I'm not going to bother anymore. I'll just post a random one. The song is Mary Did You Know by Michael English, I suppose. PS I'm on a major Buble binge right now.

16.4

So you guys kind of ruined today's song. I mean, I still love the actual song.

But you gave the surprise away. Because you brought it up during our bi-weekly chat. Skanks.
And I mean that in the most endearing way possible. The way we usually use it, haha.

Anyways, it's Melissa and Carlos' version of Baby it's Cold Outside. I can't embed it because it is not a youtube video, but you can find it HERE. As if you didn't know our friend's myspace account...

Have a nice Thursday. My video should be up on tomorrow's blog. Love you girls, and I miss you a ton.

Only 204 days until we see each other. >E

16.3

I was going to go to bed around midnight, buuuut it's two am and I'm still up, watching the Big Bang Theory.
Love this show. I already finished season one of the IT Crowd, and the second one is downloading still. I am excited. And so so nerdy. Also, it's Wednesday today! Hopefully we get to have a Skype (or msn) chat tonight. I have semi-juice to tell you. But not really. Definitely not as much as Alex, after date #2 on Tuesday.

Anyways, today's song is another of Alex's favorites. Definitely not as much as Wham, but still pretty close, due to the fact that it's a Beach Boys song - Little Saint Nick.

Enjoy your Wednesdays. I'll be on Skype tonight, hopefully by nine. My parents will want to finish season four of Dexter, and sometimes we don't quite work out the logistics to be finished on time. Anyways. Love you.

16.2

Tuesday.
I didn't put up any pictures yesterday because my photoshop trial ended about twenty-five days early for some reason. I am trying again, with CS2 instead. Plus, my friend Paul (from grade seven onwards) told me how to do layer masks. Sort of. His tutorial was better than the ones on the internet. Because the ones on the internet always told me stuff I didn't need to know. It was actually very confusing because I was talking to Paul and Paul at the same time on msn. I was scared I would mess up who I was talking to. I didn't, though, because I am that awesome.

Dexter season 4 is over and I am seriously depressed about it. Crystine and I both expected happy endings but... well, I'm not giving it away. It was sad though. Heartcrushing. That would make sense if you watched Bones.

Anyways, today's song is one of Alex's favorites: Last Christmas by Wham! It's also one of my favorites. Why wouldn't it be? It's beautiful.

16.1

Dear David Hasselhoff and other girl from Baywatch whose name I don't know because I only actually watched the show once, for seven seconds,

HAPPY MONDAY! That is all. Now, technically this is a themed week. But it's going to carry part way into next week. Christmas songs, finally. Isn't it weird that Christmas is eleven days away? It doesn't feel like Christmas. My mom has jokingly said she would get me Big Turks (in bite size form. They're new. Is it sad I'm actually excited about this) and a Spongebob calendar. I'm pretty sure that's all I'm getting. Though I will ask for Nacho Libre. Just in case she's feeling generous. And in case she doesn't want me to complain throughout January - April that she doesn't love me. It'd be bad. I complain she doesn't love me when she forgets to buy apples. Catastrophic if she completely takes away Christmas. I want some semblance of my childhood to remain.

Anyways, the first Christmas song is Jingle Bells by Frank Sinatra because I have loved it for a long time. I love Jingle Bells. I have inside jokes about Jingle Bells. Yes, JokeS. More than one joke, with more than one person. It's that awesome. Plus I love me some Sinatra, in all various shapes and sizes. Enjoy the countdown to Christmas, and I'll write to you tomorrow. I'll also probably contact you on Facebook. Or at least tag you in a new scandalous photoshop picture. It'll be hard to top Baywatch, but I'm pretty creative.

15.7

I just got Alex's comment saying Flight of the Concords won't be doing another season.
So my life is totally ruined. (Sidenote Alex, when are you sending me that letter?)
Naturally, I must have a FOTC song today then. Even if it is not one of the traditional Sunday songs I would have posted.
Speaking of Sunday... Every Saturday night around eleven, I freak out because I think it's Sunday and that I've missed our skype chat. But it's always Saturday. And I've never forgotten it on an actual Sunday. Thankfully.

So today's song is my favorite FOTC song, Leggy Blonde. It's just so epic. It will withstand the test of time.

On that note, have a good Sunday and I'll talk to you tonight. Provided my computer doesn't totally die on me. ALSO, I need more ideas for pictures to photoshop. I am running out of threes.