"I'm in your grandpa's clothes..."

Buff is the one who recommended Macklemore to me a while back, she's been listening to him for years and now "Thrift Shop" is everywhere. I'll be honest, I didn't really like it the first few times I heard it, but it was everywhere this weekend and it totally grew on me.

Show Me Your Royal Teeth

In my new grand tradition of saying YES, I agreed to go to a concert at the Roxy last night with my coworker. The band we wanted to see didn't even go on until 10:30, which is pretty much my bedtime, so you can imagine what a huge effort this was for me.

Be proud.

Of course, I had tons of fun. Half the fun was just having an excuse to wear my leather leggings, of course but the other half was actually being at the show. A bunch of bands played throughout the course of the night, we saw Lakes (pretty awesome actually, and the lead singer was hot), Active Set (meh, not my taste at all and the lead singer had douchey hair), and Royal Teeth, who we were there to see.

Lakes and Active Set

Royal Teeth
The lead singer jumped into the audience and whaled on
a drum. It was awesome. 

So. Fucking. Amazing.

Seriously, they were an incredible live act, and a class act after the show when my friend and I fan-girled all over them. They had great chemistry, amazing voices, and beautiful songs. Apparently their (super charismatic) lead singer was sick, but you couldn't even tell. I highly recommend their EP, "Act Naturally", I bought it on iTunes on Wednesday and haven't stopped listening to it since.

Also, an incredibly attractive band. I would hit all of it, man or woman.

Check them out!

Twelve of 2012

I mean, there's not much to explain here.

I'm gonna make some lists.

Let's get nostalgic.



Twelve Musicians I Was Obsessed With (via last.fm)

1) Gotye
2) Alex Clare

3) Kesha
4) Dev (Fail on Sony ATV Publishing because I could not find a single song that would embed.)
5) Mumford & Sons
6) Miike Snow (Embed fail Sony faiiiiil.)
 7) Florence + The Machine
8) Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
9) Lights (Sony ATV FUCK.) 
10) Rihanna

 11) Matt Nathanson

12) Santigold (Fuckin' WMG.)

Twelve Books I Read

1) “Your Voice In My Head” by Emma Forrest
2) “You'll Never Blue Ball In This Town Again” by Heather McDonald
3) "Sloppy Firsts" by Megan McCafferty (reread)
4) “Second Helpings” by Megan McCafferty (reread)
5) "Charmed Thirds" by Megan McCafferty (reread)
6) "Fourth Comings" by Megan McCafferty (reread)
7) "Perfect Fifths" by Megan McCafferty

8) "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay
9) "Blonde" by Joyce Carol Oates (reread)
10) "Valley of the Dolls" by Jacqueline Susann
11) "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? And Other Concerns" by Mindy Kaling
12) "Oh Myy!: There Goes The Internet" by George Takei

Twelve Movies I Saw In Theaters

1) This Is 40
2) Life of Pi
3) Silver Linings Playbook
4) Pitch Perfect  (x2)
5) Flight
6) Skyfall
7) Snow White and the Huntsman
8) The Dark Knight Rises
9) The Hunger Games (x2)
10) The Vow
11) Salmon Fishing In The Yemen
12) The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Twelve Shows I Marathoned on Netflix This Year

1) The Vampire Diaries

2) How I Met Your Mother

3) Bones
4) White Collar
5) Greek (rewatch)

6) Freaks and Geeks

7) Parks & Rec (rewatch)

8) Dance Academy
9) Make It Or Break It
10) One Tree Hill (rewatch)

11) Gossip Girl (rewatch)

12) How I Met Your Mother (AGAIN)

Twelve People I Had Crushes On

1) Michael Fassbender

2) Joseph Gordon Levitt

3) The Ginger
4) Matt Bomer
5) Jennifer Lawrence
6) Joseph Gordon Levitt

7) Prince Harry
8) Cute Work Boy
9) Florence Welch
10) Ian Somerhalder

11) Ryan Gosling

12) Emma Stone

Twelve Most Popular Posts

1) Another little comparison.
2) A little comparison.
3) Visual Reminder
4) August Photo Challenge
5) In Betweening
6) It's not just you.
7) Interview Style Options: Take Two
8) Yogi Countdown
9) The Good and the Bad: Weight Loss Edition
10) The Time Kevin Bacon Winked At Me
11) Interview Style Options
12) The Stealth Asshole

Pitch slapped.

Guys...I have an aca addiction.

As you know, I fell in love with "Pitch Perfect" when I saw it in theaters. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine perhaps not quite legally obtained a copy for me via the Internet. I cannot tell you how many times I've watched it since then, often choosing to view just the last half hour of so, starting with this little ditty right here.

The other night, I made my parents watch it with me...for an offensively high fee on DirectTV. Robbery. But I just had to watch it.

And now, I've bought the book (Kindle edition!) they based the movie on, "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory" by Mickey Rapkin, which is thoroughly entertaining. Funny, turns out the all-female group followed in the book is Divisi from University of Oregon, and a girl I knew in middle school was a member a few years ago. Now I want to stalk her on Facebook and be her friend.

Seriously. You need to rent this shit.

Unless you don't like joy.

Welcome to "Nashville"

Is anyone watching "Nashville"?

No, just me?

Okay then.

It's not great, but I see a lot of potential, and my love of Tami Taylor (aka Connie Britton, aka THE HAIR) will keep me watching for awhile longer. Though surprisingly, my favorite character and the one I think is the best written is Hayden Panettiere's Taylor Swift/Carrie Underwood hybrid, Juliette Barnes. Rayna James, the character played by The Hair, hasn't been given a lot of layers yet. But she is absolutely still my idol.

Also, yes, there are a lot of cute boys. Plus, I love a TV show with music. And "Glee" sucks now. And "Smash" isn't back yet, though it also sucked.

So for now, I'm gettin' my country on.

I was totally entranced by this performance in the first episode. It's a Civil Wars cover, who I love desperately.

And check out this awesome girl power number.

"I've been keeping secrets from my heart..."

Check out the newest video from my spirit animal, Ms. Florence Welch.

"Diet Coke and a pizza, please..."

Warning: Cheesy goodness ahead.

This song was my jam for a few months, at a time when I needed to believe that my beauty or charisma or attractiveness was not dictated by my weight. I need to remind myself of that now, and remind all of you: you are fucking beautiful, no matter your size, shape, color, height, weight, face, stomach, nose, or hair. Beauty is innate, beauty is in your soul, and we are all beautiful.

I just watched this music video for the first time. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did.

"You take your girl and multiply her by four, now a whole lotta woman needs a whole lot moooore..."

Note: if you haven't listened to Mika before, you should check out more of his songs. He is amazing.

Favorite:

Friday Music Cue

I confess I just watched every single episode of "One Tree Hill" on Netflix. I have exorbitant amounts of free time and zero taste, apparently. I'd seen up to season five or so when it was airing and felt the need to finish off the saga.

One thing I did enjoy about the show is the great music they used, and I'm currently obsessed with Wakey!Wakey! If you enjoyed Monday's music cue, check this out!

Monday Music Cue

Favorite Songs: "Clap Your Hands"

"I scream like a child, my insides went wild..."

One of my neighbors has the slightly irritating habit of coming home and finishing a song before they get out of their car. This isn't the world's worst neighborly behavior, but it bugs. A of all, they blast their music, and b of all, my apartment is suspended over the parking sports, and I leave my windows open. So...it's loud. It's really loud.

And annoying.

But at least they have great taste in tunes.

The first time I heard Rihanna's "We Found Love" was in this manner, at maybe eleven at night as I tried to fall asleep. It was kind of magical, actually. The other night, they arrived home at a much more reasonable hour, and from my couch I used the Shazam app to find out who was singing.

And now it's my new fave.

Thanks, obnoxious neighbor!

(For the official video, go here. Silly Vevo doesn't allow embedding.)

Favorite Songs: "Upside Down"

Favorite Songs: California Love

I love my state.

I love songs about my state.

I have a "California Dreaming" playlist on my iTunes that definitely gets a workout on days like today, when the sky is crystal clear, the sun is shining optimistically, and I'm not in a terrible mood.

Join me in beautiful California...

  

And of course, we can't forget...

"I'm living on such sweet nothing..."

New Calvin Harris song featuring my goddess, my inspiration, Ms. Florence Welch.

Enjoy!

Songs for fall...

I want to put these songs on a playlist, curl up with some tea and a cozy blanket and a purring kitty, and maybe eat something pumpkin flavored.

Too bad it's still fucking 80 million degrees in LA.

Fuck you, global warming.

Hope you like!

"I Will Wait" by Mumford & Sons
     -This song absolutely KILLS ME. When the chorus swells and his voice breaks slightly I just die of a musical orgasm.



"Fire" by Ingrid Michaelson
     -Love me some Ingrid. I like the new album, sounds a lot like Sara Bareilles. I think they're buds.



"Ho Hey" by The Lumineers
     -First heard this song in yoga and it just puts a goofy smile on my face.



"North Side Gal" by J.D. McPherson
     -I just love this vibe. Makes me wanna boogie.

A Weekend In Pictures

Parking Garage View A

Parking Garage View B

RAWR.

Promenade.

Century City Mall

                        

Sprinkles ATM
Beverly Hills

Tip!

If you want to go see a movie that's just about two solid hours of some good fucking fun, go see "Pitch Perfect". Songs. Laughs. Cute boys (or girls, if that's your thing). Fun.

Check out this clip. It's good times.

Friend Crush

There was a blonde in front of me in yoga the other day with, no joke, the hottest body I've ever seen in person. She was completely fit and toned, but soft and curvy. Strong but feminine, thin but clearly healthy. Basically, my ideal body type, and far far off goal.

I sort of felt lecherous staring at her, but she was right in front of me. Plus, her lululemon purple polka dot outfit was super cute. And her belly button was pierced. And at one point her hand bumped my foot, and we both apologized, and her voice was surprisingly deep and husky.

Basically what I'm telling you here is I totally developed a girl crush.

How can I make her my friend? I am equally as bad at meeting new friends as I am meeting men to make out with.

I need some suave friend pickup lines. Or I can just stalk her.

Favorite Songs: "Shake It Out"

Favorite Songs: "Everything You Wanted"

Songs of the moment...

I go through obsessive phases. With everything. I think we've discussed this before.

When I love a song, I love that song. I put it on repeat. It becomes my jam. I think it's talking about my life. I listen to nothing else for days. Then I move on.

For your listening pleasure, here are a few of my most recent auditory addictions.

"Kandi" by One EskimO
       -This song makes me want to bang. Or cuddle. Or both.

"This Head I Hold" by Electric Guest
     -This song makes me wanna dance around in my underwear like a fucking idiot.

"Never Go Back" by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
     -This song makes me want to rock out and talk shit about boys. The new album is pretty fantastic.

"This Is The Beginning" by Boy
     -This song makes me want to drive down the PCH with my windows down, with no where to go and nothing to do.