Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Burning Man Festival. Held every year in the Nevada Desert, this festival is a very special one. The event is described by many participants as an experiment in community, radical self-expression, and radical self-reliance. It's impossible to describe what it's all about, so check it out here on their website. I've never been, many friends have, and have said it is LIFE CHANGING. 




I would love the chance to one day experience this festival, this community. But I have a feeling it might take YEARS of convincing on my behalf, to get my husband to come with me. So until then, check out the amazing video above. Burning Man festival go-ers quoting one of my favourite Dr Seuss books, Oh The Places You'll Go.

Shake It Out

Last week, I jumped onto ticketmaster as soon as the ticket presale started and it paid off, because I have front row seats to see Florence and the Machine in May 2012. I cannot wait. If you listen to one song this week, make sure it's this one.


It's always darkest before the dawn. So true Flo, so true.

Turning Page

This song is stunning. Yesterday while driving around, doing the Christmas shopping, I found myself crying my heart out when this came on my ipod.


It features on The Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn Part 1 soundtrack which is where I discovered this gem of a tune.


Happy listening, or sad in my case.


xx

Marcel The Shell

If you only watch one youtube vid this week, make sure it's this one.

Totally cute and adorable and sweet and quirky and brilliant. Naomi at Rockstar Diaries is a fan too.

Tangled

Abi and I recently discovered the Disney movie 'Tangled'.


I bought the DVD for her in Woolworths a few months ago when it was released and kept asking her if she wanted to watch it. But stubborn Abi, wanted to watch her usual favourites like Toy Story 3, Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo and The Lion King. Finally, after my sister Louise chimed in how much she would like it, Abi sat down with me and watched it.


And it hasn't left the DVD player since. I can honestly, and almost shamefully say, that Abi watches it nearly every day. She is IN LOVE with this movie. We have the soundtrack on my ipod and on days when I say no to the movie, we listen to the soundtrack on the ipod dock, dancing around the house.


I'm a big kid at heart and love watching the movie too. The songs are adorable and Mandy Moore was the perfect choice as Rapunzel. My sisters and I can sing all the songs from Annie, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, we like Disney movies in our house, ALOT!


I have no idea how long this obsession might last. Toy Story 3 was the last movie to leave the DVD player, and that was on high rotation for nearly 12 months.


The last song of the movie is probably my favourite. I love Grace Potter from way back and fell in love with this song even more when I found out she co-wrote and sang the song.


Have a fantastic long weekend, and if you need something to dance to, I highly recommend this.

Happy Friday

Wishing you all a very happy Friday. This video should help.

Enjoy!

xx

B-B-B-B Bird is the word

This song is a firm favourite in our house. We sing it all the time. Abi thinks it's hilarious. She loves Peter Griffin... Yes, I'm a naughty Mum and let my toddler watch Family Guy occasionally. But this clip is hilarious. SURFIN BIRD!!

Flashback Monday

Busy with my newborn, I've missed quite a few flashbacks.

Well here you go. This will make up for weeks of not flashing back in time with me...

Flashback Friday.

East 17 - It's Alright


Wow, this song takes me back to 1994. I was in Year 7 at school. This came out the same week as the Year 7 disco. I snuck James in, because our disco was exclusive, barf, reserved for the few schools in the area and James went to a school closer to the Hills District. We danced all night and when this song came on, man, we cut up a rug together. Then my best friend at the time fainted, because she had been jabbed with immunisations that day (to trek to Nepal with her family in the school holidays!!) and her body just couldn't handle all the crazy viruses in her body, along with the subwoofers thumping and me, in her face, dancing and sweating away. Lucky for us, ALL the parents were waiting outside the gym for the disco to finish so she was whisked away.


What a night, what great memories. That friend went on to become an Olympic and Commonwealth Games cyclist and is still competing today. We still talk every now and then. So that's my Friday Flashback.


Have a great weekend everyone, xx

Angry Boys

I felt this trailer deserves its own post. The hype surrounding Chris Lilley and his new show, Angry Boys, is definately in overdrive following the trailer release this week.

If you don't know who Chris Lilley is, read about him here or watch some clips here and here.

He is pretty hilarious. Mind you, his shows aren't everyone's cup of tea. Yes, there is foul language but what show doesn't have swearing these days?!

I for one, am very much looking forward to some light hearted Australian comedy coming soon to the ABC.

Flashback Friday.

Bette Midler - Baby Mine


I cannot listen to this song without crying. Even before I had Edward, this song always makes me cry. Whether I think about Dumbo, or the movie Beaches, it just evokes something deep in my heart.


I have been singing this to Edward all week, especially at bedtime. So this week's song is for my baby love Edward who we have started calling Teddy.


Happy Friday everyone xx

Sunrise

Date: 24/3/11

Time: 6:45am

Place: In bed feeding Edward

I've seen lots of sunrises in the last fortnight. I used to see many a sunrise in my clubbing days but it's been awhile since I would ever voluntarily rise before 8am.

I actually love this time of the day. Before the city is busy and bustling. Before the ferries and river cats toot their way down to the wharf. Before Abigail is up and about. James was up early this morning, preparing for an exam at Grad School. The days do feel SO much longer though when you start so early. But Edward's smile and gazes make up for the lost sleep.

Here is a lovely mellow song to get us through the day.

Flashback Friday.

Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing


Yes, I'm a day late. But that's ok when you have a newborn! This week's flashback is dedicated to my prince Edward. Cheesey song? Yes. But Aerosmith rock and this song is exactly how I feel about my newbie son.




Happy weekend everyone.




xxx

Flashback Friday.

Foo Fighters - Everlong (Acoustic Version)


Hello.
I've waited here for you.
Everlong.


Not long now till my baby arrives. I'm feeling everything I should be. Nerves. Excitement. Anxiety. Happiness. I just can't wait.


Happy weekend to you.

Toddlers & Tiaras with Tom Hanks

I have always loved Tom Hanks. Such a brilliant and charismatic actor. Loved him in Big, Splash, The Burbs, Forrest Gump, Philadelphia, Saving Private Ryan, I could go on and on.


But watching this clip gave me a newfound love and respect for him. Watch above, as he shows his comical talent in a fake clip for Toddlers and Tiaras. His daughter obviously has a great sense of humour too.

Flashback Friday.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole


This song makes me weep when I listen to it. I'm so excited and anxious about the birth of my little wee one, so soon. And hearing this just sets off the tears.


Happy weekend everyone,


xxx

Lotus Flower vs Single Ladies

I am a huge Radiohead fan. And on Saturday their new album, The King of Limbs, was released worldwide. I eagerly waited for my 1st listen and while I'm not 100% in love with the new sound, the 1st single is interesting.


Of course, nowadays so many people have so much time on their hands that hilarious videos get made overnight such as this.


Check out Thom Yorke dancing in his new film clip Lotus Flower, dubbed over Single Ladies by Beyonce. Yes, it's silly. But I'm pregnant and bored. And it doesn't take much to make me laugh at the moment.

Flashback Friday.

Fleetwood Mac - Landslide


I was fortunate enough to see Fleetwood Mac live in Sydney in 2009. Stevie Nicks is a living legend. She is amazingly talented. I cried when they sang this song, one of my favourite FM songs, Landslide.


Happy Friday everyone,


xxx

Flashback Friday.

Girlfriend - Girl's Life


Today's flashback is quite tragic I admit. But I was SUCH a fan of Girlfriend. Every girl my age was. This clip is just such a time warp. The lyrics are terrible. The outfits inexcusable. Dancing with a bunch of flowers? Hysterical.


Happy Friday everyone,


xx

Flashback Friday.

Shakespeare's Sister - Stay


This is probably my favourite song of 1992. The filmclip is abstract and bizarre. The song is the perfect love ballad though. Enjoy.


xxx