So school is over. Like, completely over. No more classes or exams or people around. It was sad for a bit there. Today when I moved all of my shit out of my room I got a little choked up. Last year wasn’t so bad, but I think that’s just because I had a fat roommate that I barely ever talked to. But this year it was all me. Just seeing the room completely empty seemed so unnatural.
For now, I’m at work, not working. Well, there’s no work to be done. I’m a good employee, don’t tell anyone otherwise.
After work I’m gonna get in my car and drive my bitchass home for the night. The family is going to the tractor pull. Puke. I’m probably gonna watch a movie with Kayla and AJ. Afterwards, I need to sort through all of my stuff and decide what I will be needing with me for the summer – which will be no easy task. I’m awful at packing light. I always pack for “just in case.” Which is why I never use have the stuff I keep in my room. But this time it’s serious. Only the bare essentials. Clothes, music, movies, bedding, shower stuff, desk stuff, um…that’s where I usually fuck myself over. That “um” often signifies anything that I can see myself wanting to use or maybe letting someone borrow or decorating with. That “um” signifies shit that needs to stay behind.
Oh, and I just made a CD for the drive home. I love making driving CDs, even if I can just plug in my iPod. Driving CDs just seem so much more appealing to me for some reason. Maybe they’re just old enough for me. Like mixtapes of the 90s. Anyways, here’s what I got:
6.14.08
Jordin Sparks (feat. Chris Brown) – No Air
I can’t get enough of this song right now. It’ll probably get old on me after this CD, but that’s fine. For now, I’ll just keep belting it to and from in my car.
Beyoncé – Should Have
Not really sure why I wanted to put this one on here. I’m pretty sure it’s new material from her upcoming album. Reminds me of Ciara, but with more of B’s strength.
Danity Kane – Damaged
“Do do you got a first aid kit handy?” Do do you share my guilty pleasure? Although I usually stand at least 20 feet from anything Diddy tries to produce, this song is so bad that it’s good. I’ve got a soft spot for spray-tanned, wonky-eyed, pleather-clad girls who spell in their music. This is the true Showstopper. Pun.
The Pussycat Dolls – When I Grow Up
This drive is getting more and more gay. Not my fault though. The Pussycat Trannies should stop being so fierce, that way I can stop being so ghey. I was randomly watching FNMtv last night – partially because nothing else was on, partially because I wanted to know what the F it was – and saw this video premiere. No surprise, the video is the Dolls getting stuck in traffic, dancing on cars, and then spreading their slut all over town (flashing lights, bubbles, and glitter included). As trashy and cliché as it may seem, it was hot.
Missy Elliott – Best, Best
Missy is usually a hit or miss for me, but this song lands in the middle. I put it on the mix to give it a chance, I suppose. It’s not that catchy, but what I love is the stutter she’s got going on. “He ‘da best, best. He ‘da boss, boss. He cute, cute. He all, all. He fly. He fresh. He give me good sex.” It’s a pretty new sound and I hope it catches on. I just hope she doesn’t make another video where her head is super-imposed over some skinny girl.
Lil’ Mama (feat. Chris Brown & T-Pain) – Shawty Get Loose
This song is crazy. It’s a little all over the place as far as hip-hop goes, and that makes it easier to dance to. Which is important, because dancing is fun. Speaking of dancing, I’m thinking that I might actually watch some of ABDC2 this summer. I like what I’ve seen so far. And I love Lil’ Mama’s retarded glitter hats juxtaposing JC’s gayass accessories. Bitch needs to stop at the ascot.
Enrique Iglesias – Can You Hear Me? (Moto Blanco Radio Edit)
This is better as the radio remix rather than the single version, trust me. It’s a better tempo and gets you a little more pumped. Which I find to be quite appropriate, considering it was chosen as the theme song for the World Soccer Cup Championship Award Game or someshit.
Kylie Minogue – Wow
Wow. Gay. Whatever. I got into this song by watching ABC promos between online episodes of Ugly Betty. Wow. Gay. Regardless of the sexuality of my musical interests, this song is typical Kylie, but it’s kind of heading in a slightly new direction. When I listen to this song, I always picture the photoshoot from Top Model Cycle 10 when the girls had paint bukkake and handbags. Wow. Gay.
M.I.A. – Paper Planes
“All I wanna do is (bang*bang*bang*bang) and a (kuh*ching) and take yo’ monay.”
Taio Cruz – This Is An Emergency (The Pigeon Detectives cover)
This was recorded in the Radio1 Live Lounge. I owe a lot to the Live Lounge. It’s pretty much an outlet for popular artists of the day to cover songs that they like, and more often than not, they provide listeners with awesome remakes. Such as this. Although I have yet to hear the original version of this song, I’m really diggin’ on Taio’s perspective. The strings make it.
The Ting Tings – Shut Up And Let Me Go
Thanks, iPod commercials for another song to OD on. I don’t know who finds these songs, but I want that to be my job one day. Whoever it is, they find the catchiest shit. The video premiered last night on FNMtv also. I was disappointed. It was pretty much just the camera zooming through the band’s hands constantly mixed in with some John Woo wire fighting. I expected a little better. I’d actually prefer to just watch the commercial some more.
Maroon 5 (feat. Rihanna) – If I Never See Your Face Again
This video is so hot. Adam Levine is a hot bitch. I’d let him smack me around if it did good things for him. And even though Rihanna looks like some alien queen with a mondo-fivehead, she’s still fierce as all get out. I dont’ love the song, but it gets the job done. Overall, it came from a good album, so that’s what matters in the long run.
Katy Perry – I Kissed A Girl
This song almost didn’t make the drive. I was down to this and Katy’s cover of “Use Your Love.” At the end of the day, I decided that IKAG might be too mainstream right now, but UYL was a little tacky. In most cases, I have to love a song to put it on a CD if it’s not a single. I don’t know why. I’m a fickle little queer. Anyways, I really like KP’s whole CD. Check up on it.
Ashlee Simpson – Boys
Here’s a catchy little diddy from Mommy-to-be Simpson-Wentz. That’s about all there is to say about it. Oh, but let’s talk about that wedding. The theme: Alice in Wonderland meets Hot Topic. Figgered. I would’ve gone if the newlywed Wentzburgers invited me, and I would’ve thrown up on all of the Happy Bunny centerpieces. You know they had them.
Miley Cyrus – 7 Things
7 Things I hate about you: (1) You’re Hannah Montana. (2) You’re like 15 and so much more successful than I am at 20. (3) Your dad had a mullet until 2005. (4) Your baby teeth. (5) Your Vanity Fair scandal. If you’re gonna look broke down and fierce, own up to it. Fuck Disney in the butthole. (6) The Jonas Brothers. (7) I like some of your music.
Lily Allen – I Could Say
Here’s a new demo from Ms.Allen’s upcoming album. Don’t know when it comes out. Hopefully soon. I discovered her when I went over to England in 06 and loved her ever since. We’ve had our ups and downs, but I’m still looking forward to her new stuff. Even though she cancelled my concert and accidentally didn’t have a baby.
We Are Scientists – Chick Lit
I would like to take credit for introducing WAS to England. Because they gained popularity after I left that summer. You’re welcome, Eastern hemisphere. Also, I love these boys. They always make the best music and most clever videos. And seeing them live is a treat and a half. I actually sent them an e-mail requesting their return to the states in exchange for sexual favors. Long story short, I’m going to see them in CBus on August 3.
Coldplay – Viva La Vida
This should be their single. Violet Hill is alright, the video is an instant classic because of it’s grit and purple hues, but VLV is the true hit at hand. Yet again, thanks iPods. Bitches know how to pick ‘em. Granted, I’m still not sure how much I’m in love with the album as a whole, I really like this tune.
Lykke Li – Little Bit
This is an awful song to get stuck in your head. I do it at least once a week and go around singing “little bit” to myself in a British accent. It’s kind of a weird song as well. I’m not sure what the balls kind of drum she’s using, but it’s neato.
Sara Bareilles – Bottle It Up
It’s no Love Song, but it does the trick. I don’t think it’s strong enough to be catchy really, but it’s on here to give it a chance. If figgered, why Bottle It Up? No I didn’t. That was an awful joke.
Leona Lewis – I Will Be
This is a great song. No matter who does it. Originally it came from Avril’s Best Damn Thing, and now Leona adds some depth to it. I love belting along with Leona in my car. It’s a good finish to the drive.
Some songs that didn’t quite make the cut:
Adele – Chasing Pavements
Estelle – Wait A Minute (Just A Touch)
Justin Nokuza – After Tonight
Yelle – Je Veux Te Voir
Vanessa Hudgens – Sneakernight (JK. This song is awful.)
Update: Drove home and back. Skipped half the tracks on the CD.