New Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV1GBx93cec&eurl=http://cyndilaupernews.com/forums/index.php/topic,1298.0/topicseen.html&feature=player_embedded

Here's the new video from Cyndi Lauper! It's a Japanese only release for a mashup of Girls Just Want To Have Fun / Set Your Heart. I don't care much for the song at all, but the video is kind of fun. Very simple, but the production is slick.

P.S. I can't figure out how to embed the video because I can't seem to copy the entire embed code.

I Love New York

A little game for those of you with iTunes!

1. Put Your iTunes on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
5. Tag at least 10 friends--------------------------

What do your friends think of you?
"Gypsies, Tramps, & Thieves" – Really? All three? I'm a dirty, thieving, gypsy!

If someone says, “Is this okay?” You say...
"Clown" – See, this would've worked better for the first question.

How would you describe yourself?
"Shattered Glass" – What can I say... I have issues ;)

What do you like in a guy/girl?
"Belladonna" – Isn't this a plant? Okay, this might work. I like someone who can set down roots and still grow as a person. Wait. It's also known as Deadly Night Shade. That can't be good.

How do you feel today?
"Handle Me” I guess that means I'm feeling submissive.

What is your life’s purpose?
"Wake Up" – Hopefully it's more than that!

What is your motto?
"4 In The Morning" – Because that's when I'm asleep. Maybe this corresponds with the previous response?!?

What do you think about very often?
"Dynamite" - Well, I do have road rage issues.

What is 2+2?
"Porchlight" – I was hoping for 8-6-7-5-3-0-9

What do you think of your best friend?
"Show Me Love" – Hey, that's not bad.

What do you think of the person you like?
"Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" – that's ominous!

What is your life story?
"Neva Wanna Leave" – Hmmm. Wrong! Because I keep moving!

What do you want to be when you grow up?
"Pussycat Meow" – Oh, Deee-lite! Thank you for that!

What do you think of when you see injustice?
"Time After Time" – "If you fall I will catch you..."

What will you dance to at your wedding?
"Mood To Burn Bridges" – Another ominous answer about my relationship. Or, perhaps that song is dedicated to Prop 8?

What will they play at your funeral?
"Birthday" – That hardly seems appropriate!

What is your hobby/interest?
"Up To The Mountains" - I like the mountains, but I'd hardly call that a hobby.

What is your biggest fear?
"Ave Maria" – riiiiiight.

What is your biggest secret?
"What I Can Not Change" – Oooh, cryptic! Still didn't give away my secret!

What do you think of your friends?
"You Make Loving Fun" – Not that kind of lovin' though!

What will you post this as?
"I Love New York" – Oh Madonna, quite possible one of the WORST songs you've ever put out.

My Least Favorites List

[Disclaimer - this is not to be taken personally by anyone. Especially since I don't know most of you personally anways! If you're offended by anything on my list...whatever. Though you are free to rant in the comments]

Looks like I've been tagged!

MOUTHBREATHERS
Okay, so this may sound a bit insensitive, but people who never close their mouths really get under my skin. I suppose, on the up side, they can't ever sneak up behind you because you'd be able to hear their heavy breathing and feel their stank breath on the back of your neck. The worst, when you have to eat dinner with one! They always chew with their mouths open. I understand that some people have difficult breathing, but there is a difference between those with difficulties and those who are just completely unaware.

HOTEL BATHROOMS
I think my mother really did a number on me, because I have many issues with cleanliness in public places. I hate using hotel bathrooms because so many people have used it before me. It's also impossible to say whether the cleaning crew is doing a decent job of cleaning. I never step barefoot into the bathtub or on the tile. Towels go down on the floor and in the tub and work as a shield against the filth. Hotel beds are gross too (the comforter...UGH), as are the carpets, etc.

DRIVING WHILE TALKING ON THE CELL
I don't think I need to go into detail on this one.

DRIVING AFTER DRINKING
Come on... You know you're going to be drinking. Just take a cab, bus, subway, etc. This is not okay!

NAIL PICKING, FOOD CRUNCHING, AND OTHER UNCOUTH MANNERISMS
These may seem strange, but they really grate on my nerves. Why do people pick at their nails? Some sort of nasty skin condition? Is there food stuck in there? OCD? Practicing for that Scratch & Win ticket? I'm not sure why these things are being picked at, and it sort of grosses me out. Sloppy eaters also gross me out. Luckily, most everyone I know has table manners. BUT, I don't like to hear you crunching on your Ranch flavored Dorito's, so please chew with your mouth closed!

UNCLEAN DISHES
Just because the sponge has soap on it, doesn't mean it automatically cleans the dishes! Muscle power! SCRUB!

All of this being said. I know I'm probably host to many other people's pet peeves. Again, no offense to anyone. These are just some of my little hang ups. ;)

Quiet weekend

This weekend was verrry quiet. Tyler's aunt passed away last week so he flew home to Tennessee. I didn't do too much... it was pretty rainy and cool at the start of the weekend, so I stayed in and watched movies. Fortunately, the sky cleared up and I went for a couple of walks up into the Franklin Hills (a very pretty neighborhood near my apt) and I also spent quite a bit of time on my Wii Fit. My hips and butt are very sore today from all of the exercising... I've been told this is a good thing. Exercise, other than early morning pushups, is relatively new to me and Wii Fit is a great way to do it! Saturday night was fun because some friends of mine had a viewing party for Lifetime's, "Prayers For Bobby", which was better than I expected. I've always been a HUGE fan of Sigourney Weaver, and she did an amazing job. It was sad, and some of the direction was a bit odd, but the story was excellent. It had a message without being heavy handed.

And now, I'm back at work.

My Favorite Things...

Okay, I've been tagged to post some of my favorite things...so here they are:

My Halloween decorations and homemade costumes! I plan for Halloween all year round and typically start decorating in July/August. It makes me feel like a kid. Also, I love that most of my decorations are homemade or pieced together. It makes it feel so much more personal.

My furniture. Most of which I bought for my condo in Savannah, which is sort of a sore subject. After working on the unit for well over a year it was finally completed and ready to move in to... one week before I was supposed to move to California! But, I spent a lot of time picking out furniture and will enjoy no matter what state it's in!

My Disneyland Premium Annual Pass! When I'm alone and life is making me lonely, I can always go... to Disneyland! I don't think I really need to explain this one. It is the most magical place on Earth!

All of my Cyndi Lauper memorabelia! From my Cyndi cardboard standee, to everything inside my box of Cyn! I have spent waaay too much time buying things on eBay, but don't regret any of it!

I love scurry movies! I'm a collector (though my Mom has another word for it...packrat), and I have a library of horror movies. My favorites are: Return of the Living Dead, Poltergeist, Friday the 13th, Black Christmas (original, not the remake), and so on...

Other items are: my arsenal of hair products, hats (tribly's, to be specific), children's books, art books, etc.

People Got A Lotta Nerve!

Do your part and download a free song for charity! One of my all-time favorite artists, Neko Case, is releasing a new album in March. She is one of the most curious songwriters, and one of THE best vocalists I've ever heard. It's country/rock/folk/etc.... if you can classify it. Pass the word along as well!

For every blog that posts the song for download, Anti- Records and Neko will donate $5 to...well, see below...and listen to this great song!!!!

"Today, we are especially happy to bring you “People Got A Lotta Nerve,” the first single from Neko Case’s forthcoming album Middle Cyclone (out March 3), because for every blog that reposts the song and/or iLike user who adds it to their profile, Neko Case and ANTI- will make a cash donation to Best Friends Animal Society."

Download:http://www.anti.com/media/download/708

Check her out on iTunes, or watch her amazing live performance on youtube!

Time After Time

After reading comments from my previous post, I realized I wasn't too clear...
It isn't that I dislike Time After Time, or even Girls Just Want To Have Fun (especially TAT, because it's such a beautiful song). I just hate that the record company is promoting those songs, 25 years later, when she has new music out. BTW, if you enjoy those songs, you definitely have to listen to When You Were Mine (from the same album)... that's one of my all time favorite songs.

Apparantly, Girls Still JUST Want To Have Fun

It appears that Cyndi has a new music video coming out in Japan. With the upcoming single "Echo", I assumed it was for that song, but it's for a remix (or mashup) of her new song "Set Your Heart" mixed with "Girls Just Want To Have Fun". Now, I'm glad to see the record company investing in a quality video (image above is from said video), but I'm sooo sick of the constant rehashing of that novelty song! After all of the great work she's done since the 80's, why is she always remembered for that song or "Time After Time"? Anydisappointment, I'm still glad to see a new video for her. Especially after all of the low budget vids she's had since the mid 90's.

MIDNIGHT MASS!

Guess where I'm going to be next Saturday evening (or Sunday morning, technically speaking)? One of my favorite icons is going to be hosting one of her own movies around the corner from my apartment at historic Vista theater at the Hollywood/Sunset junction. The movie starts at midnight and is followed by autograph session afterward. Any guesses who it may be? Here's a hint: she's THE Mistress of the Dark. Still don't know? Okay, I'll tell you... it's Elvira! She will be introduced by Peaches Christ, a local drag queen. Sounds like a recipe for campy fun! (I was going to upload a photo, but Blogger is being a turd right now)

ECHO!

Not that any of you will have interest in this...but I've been a HUGE Cyndi Lauper fan since I was 17. Unlike most crap on the radio, Cyndi has an amazing voice and a 4.5 octave vocal range. After last year's success on the dance charts (she had two #1 songs), Cyndi is releasing her third single, called "Echo". They are already playing it here on the west coast, even though the single hasn't had a physical/digital release yet.

I'm super thrilled that soon, the dj's will start playing this on the dance floors! I can't wait to dance to this song!!! Also, we should start getting new mixes of this song soon.