It's been a while since I've raved/ranted about the goings on in current pop music. So here I go.
1. I am offering Gwen Stefani an ultimatum, as opposed to writing her off as complete shit and hating her forever. Why? Because I love Gwen Stefani. I just don't like it when she thinks reuniting with No Doubt can wait for another bad solo album. Which is coming in December, f.y.i. The other day I heard the Star 98.7 premiere of her new single "Wind It Up", and...what? What the hell? Biggest pile of unlistenable shit ever. It samples that yodeling song from "Sound of Music", because sampling "If I Were A Rich Man" wasn't enough. Not to mention it sounds peculiarly like "Hollaback Girl". I can't even begin to explain how awful this is. Still, in a match-off between Fergies' "London Bridge" and "Wind It Up", I'd choose Stefani without a doubt. But honestly, Gwennie Gwen Gwen, it's time to go back to the boys. It's been FIVE years since the last proper No Doubt album...I miss you guys. We all do. Don't make us wait much longer.
2. What? No one likes the new Jessica Simpson single "I Belong To Me" or whatever the fuck it's called? Nooooo. Unheard of! I was being sarcastic, you fucks.
3. P. Diddy has the #1 album in America. Reason #456040389 why Americans have shit taste in pop music.
4. Girls Aloud entered the UK singles chart this week at NUMBER 5 with "Something Kinda Ooooh", becoming the first group in HISTORY to enter the UK singles chart in the top 10 based on downloads ALONE. Do you know what this means?
Do you?
DO YOU?????
It means, that since the actual CD single for "Something Kinda Ooooh" came out on Monday, that coupled with the stellar download sales, IT COULD BE No.1 NEXT WEEK. Their THIRD No.1 in the UK. I'm squirming over the excitement. "Something Kinda Ooooh" needs this No.1. Especially after the rather disappointing performances of "See the Day" (#8) and "Whole Lotta History" (#6).
5. "Easy" from the Sugababes is still brilliant. I've played it at least 1,000 times and I'm still not sick of it. The verses...eh. Not too fond of. But when it gets to that "Come on, baby" bridge, I'm loving it. When it gets to that awesome and I do mean AWESOME chorus...I'm in heaven. I haven't found another pop single in 2006 with a chorus THAT BLOODY GOOD. "Something Kinda Ooooh" doesn't even have a chorus as fantastic as "Easy". So really, it's brilliant.
6. Madonna tosses out ANOTHER single from "Confessions On a Dance Floor", apparently without realizing that no one cares. Janet Jackson's new album is tanking, apparently without realizing that no one cares.
7. I want to take this moment to pat myself on the back for TOTALLY CALLING THIS SHIT -----
Beyonce. Her new album is looking like a flop. Sure, highest debut sales for a female artist this year. But how quickly has it fallen out of the top 10? "Deja Vu" only spent two weeks in the top 10? "Ring the Alarm" didn't even reach the top 10? Yeah. Totally called that. Because if you recall, back in August or so, weeks before the release of "B'Day", when "Deja Vu" was still making airwaves with its hideous video, I predicted that Beyonce's once-unstoppable hit machine was about to run out of steam. Because, "Deja Vu" is a god-awful song. Because Beyonce has suddenly become irritating. Now, people didn't realize "Check On It" was a wretched piece of work because it was No.1 for so many weeks back in January, so whatever. People are dumb. But now people are realizing, "Hey, Beyonce's new album kind of blows? We're kind of over her. Let's buy the new Justin Timberlake CD instead". Right you are.
8. Which brings me to the next topic, Justin. "Summer Love" from his new album is pretty damn good. I rather enjoy it. I'm sick to death of "SexyBack", admittedly, but "My Love" and "Summer Love" are both pretty damn good. Kudos, JT. Kudos.
And that's all. For now.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Ongoing.
My aunt hasn't died yet, as we had expected her to on Friday. Just got back from Bishop today with the rest of the family. She is still lingering, so we're taking things one day at a time. She improved slightly this morning from yesterday and the day before. Yesterday morning we had a priest come and administer the last rites, which was probably close to the saddest thing I've ever had to watch in person. Yesterday was just a blur of emotions. My mom, my aunts, my sisters, some of my cousins all crying, then my grandfather worried himself into a panic attack so HE also had to go to the emergency room.
But yesterday afternoon I went with my grandma to church, and it actually turned out to be one of the brighter moments of the day. It just felt beautiful to be in such a peaceful place, in a church that I felt actually represented what I look for in a church. All these other Catholic churches that my family has tried going to around Santa Clarita, they're all so casual, so lax about everything. No one dresses for Mass, the priests deliver such easy-going, uninspiring sermons. It just disgusts me. This church was different; this church was like the church I remember when I was growing up. One of tradition, one of honor. It felt good to be reunited with that feeling. One of the reasons why I stopped going to church was because I got sick of all this new-age bullshit everyone's trying to go for. The way I see it, if you step into a Catholic church you should honor the Mass and honor the church in the way the Catholic church has been structured. If you want to be more lax about it, then that's fine, but leave that for another church. When it comes to the Catholic church, it should be about tradition and about honoring the Lord in a respectful manner, like how the Catholics intended.
I told my grandma about how I want to get back into church, and she told me to start going to RIA classes for adults and finally recieve Confirmation. I was halfway through my studies for Confirmation when we stopped going to church, and a part of me has always regretted that. But the problem is still that I can't find a Catholic church close to where I live that is traditional, because Lord knows Blessed Kateri and OLPH aren't. For Christ's sake at OLPH they allowed some of the congregation to touch the altar and clean up the dishes and cups used for communion. What kind of bullshit is that? Don't they know only the priest is allowed to touch those? I swear. But my grandma did tell me that she and my grandpa read about a traditional Catholic church over near Hart High, so I suppose I can check that out and if it turns out to be the way I like it, then I'll definitely go there and recieve my Confirmation.
But yesterday afternoon I went with my grandma to church, and it actually turned out to be one of the brighter moments of the day. It just felt beautiful to be in such a peaceful place, in a church that I felt actually represented what I look for in a church. All these other Catholic churches that my family has tried going to around Santa Clarita, they're all so casual, so lax about everything. No one dresses for Mass, the priests deliver such easy-going, uninspiring sermons. It just disgusts me. This church was different; this church was like the church I remember when I was growing up. One of tradition, one of honor. It felt good to be reunited with that feeling. One of the reasons why I stopped going to church was because I got sick of all this new-age bullshit everyone's trying to go for. The way I see it, if you step into a Catholic church you should honor the Mass and honor the church in the way the Catholic church has been structured. If you want to be more lax about it, then that's fine, but leave that for another church. When it comes to the Catholic church, it should be about tradition and about honoring the Lord in a respectful manner, like how the Catholics intended.
I told my grandma about how I want to get back into church, and she told me to start going to RIA classes for adults and finally recieve Confirmation. I was halfway through my studies for Confirmation when we stopped going to church, and a part of me has always regretted that. But the problem is still that I can't find a Catholic church close to where I live that is traditional, because Lord knows Blessed Kateri and OLPH aren't. For Christ's sake at OLPH they allowed some of the congregation to touch the altar and clean up the dishes and cups used for communion. What kind of bullshit is that? Don't they know only the priest is allowed to touch those? I swear. But my grandma did tell me that she and my grandpa read about a traditional Catholic church over near Hart High, so I suppose I can check that out and if it turns out to be the way I like it, then I'll definitely go there and recieve my Confirmation.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Get behind me, Satan.
Today has been a rather unlikeable day, considering I'm working until 9:30 and shall go home tonight to study for a math test I surely will fail, which is something I need to NOT happen since I've failed the last two tests. But besides that, my day was somewhat brightened by an unexpected phone call from my cousin.
I've had an interesting relationship with her over the past few years. Growing up, we were inseperable, as I was with all of my cousins. Into our teens we stayed close, but as recent as two or three years ago I've noticed a significant distance between us. Mostly because she prefers to spend every minute of her waking hour with her boyfriend, which is fine and all. That's her decision, but still. I find it extremely upsetting that for three years in a row she has bailed out on Christmas Eve with the family to be with her boyfriend's family. She hasn't come to any parties, any barbecues, any other such gatherings. The last family function she attended was my grandparents' 50th anniversary, which was great that she came. Except, of course, she brought her boyfriend and they ended up leaving the reception about three hours before it was even over.
Especially these past few years, our family has been especially precarious. My uncle Oscar and his wife and kids have preferred to completely isolate themselves from the rest of us over the past few years. My cousin's dad has his own problems. Then there's the recent turn of events with my aunt, and I think everyone is realizing just how serious this is and just how badly we all need to regroup as a family. Now, more than ever. So the call today from my cousin was a slight glimmer of hope for the future of the family. We used to be so close, and now we seem so far. I just pray that these sad times can hopefully recycle into better times for us all.
I've had an interesting relationship with her over the past few years. Growing up, we were inseperable, as I was with all of my cousins. Into our teens we stayed close, but as recent as two or three years ago I've noticed a significant distance between us. Mostly because she prefers to spend every minute of her waking hour with her boyfriend, which is fine and all. That's her decision, but still. I find it extremely upsetting that for three years in a row she has bailed out on Christmas Eve with the family to be with her boyfriend's family. She hasn't come to any parties, any barbecues, any other such gatherings. The last family function she attended was my grandparents' 50th anniversary, which was great that she came. Except, of course, she brought her boyfriend and they ended up leaving the reception about three hours before it was even over.
Especially these past few years, our family has been especially precarious. My uncle Oscar and his wife and kids have preferred to completely isolate themselves from the rest of us over the past few years. My cousin's dad has his own problems. Then there's the recent turn of events with my aunt, and I think everyone is realizing just how serious this is and just how badly we all need to regroup as a family. Now, more than ever. So the call today from my cousin was a slight glimmer of hope for the future of the family. We used to be so close, and now we seem so far. I just pray that these sad times can hopefully recycle into better times for us all.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
nhjIOGhu.
Guess what.
Knott's is tomorrow night.
And Stephanie is a whore.
Here's a few things. Number one, don't be a douchebag and get all awkward with me when clearly YOU'RE the one who fucked up. You should be thankful that I'm not holding this one against you (well not entirely against you) and not being weird with you. So, why the need to display that attitude towards me? Not cool, guys.
Stephanie has large tatas.
Stephanie says "thanks".
Stephanie is giggling profusely. Behind me. She's being a behind-stare-er.
Michele.
Stephanie = Michele.
Mark > Michele.
Mark/Stephanie > or = Michele.
Candice > Michele.
Mark > Candice.
Stephanie < Candice.
Stephanie =/= Candice.
Ha. How's that for inequalities.
Stephanie thinks she's funny when she's really slutty.
Knott's is tomorrow night.
And Stephanie is a whore.
Here's a few things. Number one, don't be a douchebag and get all awkward with me when clearly YOU'RE the one who fucked up. You should be thankful that I'm not holding this one against you (well not entirely against you) and not being weird with you. So, why the need to display that attitude towards me? Not cool, guys.
Stephanie has large tatas.
Stephanie says "thanks".
Stephanie is giggling profusely. Behind me. She's being a behind-stare-er.
Michele.
Stephanie = Michele.
Mark > Michele.
Mark/Stephanie > or = Michele.
Candice > Michele.
Mark > Candice.
Stephanie < Candice.
Stephanie =/= Candice.
Ha. How's that for inequalities.
Stephanie thinks she's funny when she's really slutty.
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