Mikey's dad

Mikey is my very good friend from high school and his dad is a phenomenal photographer. Please go check out his blog and leave comments. He would love to know what you think!

http://russ-photojournal.blogspot.com/

Conando!!

So, Manda and I are going to Los Angeles for a taping of the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien! We are so excited and this is the picture I am putting on my shirt courtesy of faceinhole.com







It's going to be the best trip ever!!

Joel McHale is so Meaty...

We went to A-Brave-Anal hall to see the one and only, Joel McHale. He is really funny!! Of course he made fun of Celebrity's which is always funny. He talked about his son and how he can't decide if his son is brilliant or a retard. He kills me.





















We waited in line after the show to meet Mr. McHale. Manda and I went to the bathroom cause we figured Joel was already at the front of the line. We came out of the bathroom and took our place at the very end of the very long line. I bent over to tie my shoe and who should walk by me...JOEL MCHALE. I said, "Oh Hey!" He says, Oh Hey" as he looks at me rather strangely. Then, he reaches his hand out and pushed me over! It was pretty funny.
We waited in line for over an hour. Finally, we got to Joel and he signed our shirts we had purchased. Manda and I both got the "Creepy Flesh Colored Beard" t-shirt. I asked Joel to draw Spencer's face on mine and he wrote, "That's the problem"....he's funny. We tired to get Joel to put out the vibe with us but he clearly doesn't know what that is....



















It was a great night and now we can watch, "The Soup", knowing that Joel McHale has pushed me over.

AHHHHHHHH Kelly Clarkson!

Um, yeah. She is amazing. I don't even have the appropriate words to express her awesomeness anymore. I got to the Brent Brown Auto Park at 10 a.m. so I could be first in line. I totally was.





We waited ALL day long. It rained twice, like a lot. Good thing I had come prepared with snacks, a beach umbrella and chairs. We got pretty wet but it was so worth it.





We met new friends, Taylor and Melissa. They drove from Colorado Springs for the concert and they were with us the whole day. We got to be on the front row together rocking out the whole time. I won a VIP pass from the radio in a dance off. I'll do anything for Kelly. :)

The concert finally started and we had to sit through the UVU's Got Talent competition and I use competition loosely. Most of the acts were pure garbage but the band that won totally deserved it. They are called the Imagine Dragons and I recommend you check them out. There is only one song on their myspace page right now but they will be recording this month and new music should be up soon.


This is us with the lead singer!













FINALLY, Kelly came out. It started raining again which was kinda cool because a rainbow came out. It was so beautiful.















Kelly rocked us solid for an hour. There was no encore which was pretty lame but she sang all the songs I wanted her to sing. She probably thinks I'm a handicap but I don't care. I sang all the words, screamed more than I should and even had music sex with her guitar player. Here are a few of the gems from the concert.

































I love Kelly. I love her. I wish everyone could have been at the concert. She blows my mind and I only hope I can be half as cool as she is when I perform.

China Grove

So, last night was my first paying gig with "Remedy". We played Christian Covey's birthday party and there were a lot of people there...ignoring us. It was really fun to play with the band though. We got into our own groove and just had a blast. Plus, all the musicians are friggin' good. Seriously, I was so impressed to be playing with such amazing musicians. It really makes me want to start my own band. I should just quit being a wuss and do it. I made more in two hours last night than I do in two days at work. Plus, singing doesn't feel like work. I want to wake up in the morning and know that all I have to do that day is sing. I'm going to get serious about song writing. I know it starts slowly and my songs will suck but I'm tired of not loving my job. So, stay tuned and you can be my guinea pigs. You won't hurt my feelings if you tell me my songs are bad...PLEASE tell me they stink if they do.

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So, I'm pretty much obsessed with Kelly. I have been listening to her CD non-stop since the day it came out(thanks, Beth!). The CD is rich with incredible lyrics so I will share a few of my favorites....
"I'm not down to share you with anyone. If that's not what you're looking for, nice knowing you but there's the door!" - Don't Let Me Stop You
"If anyone asks, I'll tell them we just grew apart. What do I care if they believe me or not?" Cry
"Hearts break too fast when their sentimental. Won't stay, won't last when it's love at first sight. So, why are my convictions blinded by your spotlight?" - If I Can't Have You

The last song on the cd is called, "If No One Will Listen". It was produced by Kelly and is beautiful and heart-wrenching at the same time.

Maybe no one told you there is strength in your tears

And so you fight to keep from pouring out

But what if you unlock the gate that keeps your secret soul

Do you think there's enough that you would drown?
If no one will listen

If you decide to speak

If no one's left standing after the bombs explode

If no one wants to look at you

For what you really are

I will be here still

No one can tell you where you alone must go

There's no telling what you will find there

And, God, I know the fear that eats away at your bones

Screaming every step, “just stay here”
CHORUS

If you find your fists are raw and red from beating yourself down

If your legs have given out under the weight

If you find you've been settling for a world of gray

So you wouldn't have to face down your own hate
CHORUS

Get the CD now. You will love it. That is a promise.

Both of these albums come out April 7th!! I'm super stoked and can't wait to hear the new music coming!

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Kelly Clarkson is MY American Idol

So, Kelly's CD came out Tuesday and I LOVE it! My favorite song right now is, "If I Can't Have You". I really like, "Cry" as well. All the songs are great and I'm having so much fun listening to it. You will probably catch me in my car rocking out. :) Everyone needs to BUY this cd. You will not be disappointed!!!

Listen here:
http://www.kellyclarkson.com/?content=music

BUY here:
http://www.amazon.com/All-Ever-Wanted-Kelly-Clarkson/dp/B001AQXJ9W/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1236878920&sr=8-1

GO BUY IT NOW!!!!

Snow

Sometimes I wonder why I live in Utah. I loathe the snow. I keep threatening to move to Arizona and this morning is exactly why. It's been warm and pretty the last few days and there are even daffodils springing up in my yard. When I walked out of my house this morning there was a coating of snow on the ground-and my car. LAME. I don't like being cold. I don't like the way the snow looks and I could really do without stupid people on the roads that act like they have never seen or driven in the snow before. Grr...

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