as we were braving the sudden winter storm that attacked pittsburgh on this fine new years eve, j robb and i discussed the viability of a new years playlist. i decided to undertake this challenge only to realize that the number of songs that directly refer to new years is rather small and that you can only stretch non-literal references to the change of the calendar so far (unless you want a list with a ton of songs along the lines of "A Long December" by the Counting Crows). and anyway, that's boring!
so my new years playlist is "resolution" themed, so all the songs refer to resolutions i will attempt to make and keep in the year 2009.
Song: Everyday I Write the Book - Elvis Costello
Resolution: I will write a book.
Song: Amsterdam - Peter, Bjorn and John
Resolution: I will start seriously looking into ways to live in my favorite city in Europe.
Songs: Grand Canyon - Magnetic Fields, Washington DC - Magnetic Fields, Chicago - Sufjan Stevens, No Sleep Til Brooklyn - The Beastie Boys, Tennessee Sucks - Ryan Adams
Resolution: I will go on a Great American Roadtrip.
Song: The Legionnaire's Lament - The Decemberists
Resolution: I will expand my vocabulary with words like "laudanum," "fecundity," and "charabanc."
Song: The New Workout Plan - Kanye West
Resolution: I will finally get in shape.
Song: Elevator - Flo Rida featuring Timbaland
Resolution: I will start taking the stairs.
Song: Love is Like a Rock - Donnie Iris
Resolution: I will listen to more "homegrown" artists.
Song: After the Goldrush - Neil Young
Resolution: I will give up on this whole "panning for gold" get-rich-quick thing.
Song: Cherchez La Ghost - Ghostface Killah
Resolution: I will learn French.
Song: Spiderwebs - No Doubt
Resolution: I will change the message on my answering machine.
Song: So Fresh, So Clean - Outkast
Resolution: I will try to bathe every day.
Song: Pussy Galore - The Roots
Resolution: I will catch up on all the old Bond movies I've yet to see.
Song: It's Not Easy Being Green - Kermit the Frog
Resolution: I'll start looking into sustainable sources of energy and becoming more environmentally conscious.
Song: Step into My Office, Baby - Belle and Sebastian
Resolution: I will stop sleeping with my secretary.
Song: Got Ya Money - Ol' Dirty Bastard
Resolution (well, not really): God give us strength to continue living on this planet another year without ODB.
Here's to 2009!
Love, Jen
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Pens Pens Pens Period 3
It's intermiss.
Vernon Davis getting drafted makes people cry.
Probably me...but it's complicated.
Belt Massagers make you strong.
Down 3-2 it's not ideal...in the meanwhile I crafted the getting tall imagery.
I want nachos...from Yankee Stadium.
Third Period Has begun after watching Janne Pesonen, Fiesta Mexicana, and the Colby Armstrong A & L Motors videos.
Bullshit penalty on the Pens, it looked real weak.
GDS sucks. I went inside to urinate one time and the bouncer pulled me by my hood. It was rude and they're racist there anyhow.
St. Pierre goal...Adam Oates style.
Pens down 4-2 it sucks.
Shoe-shi.
Rainbow Warrior.
Robb won't let me.
Tim Thomas might be a beast though Topaz won't trade me for him. He is a big cry baby and always tries to low-ball on trades. It's pretty sweet, I've taught him well.
Graham live blogging by the way.
Summer Heights High is a real solid show for those that have HBO access. Stop looking at my dick sir.
Pens keep getting served up on penalties.
Ankney is the best at sleeping...this game seems to be pretty well over. It's 5-2. KO (Kill ourselves).
Dustin Jeffrey is a young pup though he is believed to have a fair amount of heart.
Billionaires don't buy shots, that's how they're so rich.
Sobotka. Sucks.
Ruslan Fedotenko = Mike Topaz
Garbage Time is Kitna Time - Robb, the worst fantasy football manager.
Rise over Run.
FECE went after Mark Cuban.
This game is such bummer sauce.
General Cornrow Wallace. Pretty tough manned up on Milan Lucic. He is a joke.
Rubbing Robb's computer with my fingers is actually fun.
This game has been rather disappointing. The Bruins are a pretty solid team, but not the best effort tonight.
Blogging is back.
Courtney Anderson for Alge Crumpler. Double Touchdowns.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Pens Game Live Blog!
So it's already 12:11 in the third. We're way behind on liveblogging. We had bigger priorities, like going to the booze store.
J Robb and Topaz are comparing and contrasting Pinot Noir vs. Shiraz. All are boxed.
"I like the extra dry body of the Shiraz." -Topaz is becoming... what do you call someone who knows shit about wine? A wino?
"These glasses have to be at least 5 or 6 oz. No way we're drinking 3 oz... that'd be a fucking Capri Sun. Or Robb's white wine glass that he's drinking red wine out of." - Paz
So... the Pens. They are down 3-2 after a busy second period. Nothing exciting has happened yet in the third, or maybe no one has been paying attention.
The Pens are not playing outside on New Years this year. Stupid. No one likes the Red Wings.
Unfortunately, T Mill isn't here to yell "Where are the Dockers commercials?"
I have never heard Topaz sound so refined AND sophisticated.
The Pens are finally on a power play.
Goal! Goligoski. "Goal"igoski. Things are all tied up now. Alex now has two goals tonight.
We're discussing team nicknames.
Jen: Does Goligoski have a nickname?
T: Alex.
G: Dupuis' nickname is Dupeezy.
T: According to the Pens its "Dupes."
7:04 left. Discussing Stover's recent trip to the gym in Sq. Hill. He enjoys the sauna with the old naked Jewish men.
"If I had to take a survey on living in a Jewish neighborhood, I'd definitely write "Yes, I'd recommend this to a friend." -Topaz
Fleury just made a nice save.
A question has arisen: why did they call it Squirrel Hill? A wikipedia search was commissioned but was unsuccessful. We also couldn't find a list of the funniest google searches. We're guessing "boobs" is up there.
Someone who has more expertise at googling should be manning the room's internet portal.
Topaz just used the word "bogus." Then a joke was called out by everyone that I didn't understand. I'm so out of the loop.
"Jen, there's this great show called Summer Height's High..." -Alicia
"HA HA! Did that just start with there's this great show?" -Topaz.
9 seconds left. See you in overtime.
peace one, jen g out.
J Robb and Topaz are comparing and contrasting Pinot Noir vs. Shiraz. All are boxed.
"I like the extra dry body of the Shiraz." -Topaz is becoming... what do you call someone who knows shit about wine? A wino?
"These glasses have to be at least 5 or 6 oz. No way we're drinking 3 oz... that'd be a fucking Capri Sun. Or Robb's white wine glass that he's drinking red wine out of." - Paz
So... the Pens. They are down 3-2 after a busy second period. Nothing exciting has happened yet in the third, or maybe no one has been paying attention.
The Pens are not playing outside on New Years this year. Stupid. No one likes the Red Wings.
Unfortunately, T Mill isn't here to yell "Where are the Dockers commercials?"
I have never heard Topaz sound so refined AND sophisticated.
The Pens are finally on a power play.
Goal! Goligoski. "Goal"igoski. Things are all tied up now. Alex now has two goals tonight.
We're discussing team nicknames.
Jen: Does Goligoski have a nickname?
T: Alex.
G: Dupuis' nickname is Dupeezy.
T: According to the Pens its "Dupes."
7:04 left. Discussing Stover's recent trip to the gym in Sq. Hill. He enjoys the sauna with the old naked Jewish men.
"If I had to take a survey on living in a Jewish neighborhood, I'd definitely write "Yes, I'd recommend this to a friend." -Topaz
Fleury just made a nice save.
A question has arisen: why did they call it Squirrel Hill? A wikipedia search was commissioned but was unsuccessful. We also couldn't find a list of the funniest google searches. We're guessing "boobs" is up there.
Someone who has more expertise at googling should be manning the room's internet portal.
Topaz just used the word "bogus." Then a joke was called out by everyone that I didn't understand. I'm so out of the loop.
"Jen, there's this great show called Summer Height's High..." -Alicia
"HA HA! Did that just start with there's this great show?" -Topaz.
9 seconds left. See you in overtime.
peace one, jen g out.
Christmas Week update
I figured I'd just add a post since I'm lounging around the 5534 waiting for the Comcast man to arrive...the most important note to add at present is that the Wu-Tang show at Mr. Smalls is this Friday. Several members of the 5534 will be in attendance, provided that Topaz's fireproof safe is truly a good place to store tickets and not in fact the first place that burglars would ransack.
Anyway, the occasion of the show brings back an interesting question that I've debated on multiple occasions: who is the greatest Wu-Tang member? I've found that as time goes by, For the sake of argument, I'll choose to limit this to original members (and not Redman, Graham). As a reminder, this would include: RZA, GZA, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Masta Killa, and last, but not least, the dearly departed Dirty. That eliminates Cappadonna, though I'd find it hard to believe someone wouldn't rate him above Masta Killa, being that his biggest contribution to the group might be this song, which is utterly stolen by a posthumous rant from Dirty at the very beginning.
So that will be the task to get down to. Ideally, there will be some follow-up posts this week taking you, the reader, through the thought process as we count down to the number 1. Get ready for the garment renaissance.
As always, I invite commentary in the form of blog posts (if you're a 5534 member) or respond below. Now back to the task of pilfering music on year-end top ten lists.
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