This is kind of a random thought that passed my mind when I was listening to the radio.. considering how our economy is doing, and how this affects people's lyrics... I noticed a similar theme in two songs, with key differences. INTERESANTE. (Note: I cut out a lot of the songs. I'm just looking for specific lyrics and such.)
AIN'T WE GOT FUN
Ev'ry morning, ev'ry evening
Ain't we got fun?
Not much money, Oh, but honey
Ain't we got fun?
The rent's unpaid dear
We haven't a bus
But smiles were made dear
For people like us
In the winter in the Summer
Don't we have fun
Times are bum and getting bummer
Still we have fun
There's nothing surer
The rich get rich and the poor get children
In the meantime, in between time
Ain't we got fun?
Ev'ry morning, ev'ry evening
Don't we have fun
Twins and cares, dear, come in pairs, dear
Don't we have fun
We've only started
As mommer and pop
Are we downhearted
I'll say that we're not
Landlords mad and getting madder
Ain't we got fun?
Times are so bad and getting badder
Still we have fun
There's nothing surer
The rich get rich and the poor get laid off
In the meantime, in between time
Ain't we got fun?
FOR THE FIRST TIME
She's all laid up in bed with a broken heart
While i'm drinking jack all alone in my local bar
And we don't know how we got into this mad situation
Only doing things out of frustration
Trying to make it work but man these times are hard
She needs me now but I can't seem to find a time
I've got a new job now in the unemployment line
And we don't know how we got into this mess is it Gods test
Someone help us cause we're doing our best
Trying to make it work but man these times are hard
But we're gonna start by drinking old cheap bottles of wine
Sit talking up all night
Saying things we haven't for a while, a while yeah
We're smiling but we're close to tears
Even after all these years
We just now got the feeling that we're meeting
For the first time
Oh these times are hard
Yeah they're making us crazy
Don't give up on me baby
BOTH of these songs reflect that the artists are going through hard times. History repeats itself, yo. And when people are stressed about money, they take it out on their relationships. I just thought it was kinda funny how similar these songs were. It kept popping into my mind every time I heard For the First Time on the radio, and I kept on meaning to link them together... I think Ain't We Got Fun is definitely more optimistic, and For the First Time is more realistic. I love both of these songs. How do people make it work when things get bad? In Ain't We Got Fun, a husband reminds his wife about all of the awesome things they have going, even through the bad. For the First Time encourages a couple to look at their relationship as if they're starting anew. For some reason, I think of both of these songs are extremely inspiring. I'm not exactly sure what else I wanted to say with this... but tell me what you think! Are there any other similarities you see? Differences? I know I didn't post all the lyrics... But I feel like it's really cool/scary how things happen over and over again if you're not paying attention.
Give me thoughts!! <3
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
I'm grumpy.
I'm sick.
I have a bunch of scholarship applications due in two days and I only bothered today to ask for recommendations. YIKES.
I have solo and ensemble contest this Saturday (and I'm SICK).
My boyfriend didn't come home this weekend.
Aaaaand I'm having a hard time figuring out what exactly I have to do for college. Grrrr.
I'm grumpy.
Woe is me, yada yada yada. I'm over dramatic.
I just always have terrible timing.
"Oh yes, I'd love to do a solo again this year!"
About a week or so before contest EVERY YEAR I get sick. Every year! GAAAAHH!
I'm just stressed and stuff. That's all. And I like to publicly complain about it on the internet. Maybe that's just cuz that John guy hasn't been able to listen to me crab in person lately... yup, that's it. =)
Whatevaaaa. Terrible blog. I haven't been super inspired lately guys. I'm always thinking about grumpy, stressful things. Easy to write? Yes. Fun to read? Probably not. Hang in there with me, guys. bahaha
Oh! Maybe I could ask a question? A little blogger-reader interaction never hurt anyone! What is stressing YOU out lately? And why?
Anyone who read this to the end, I freaking love you. Thankssomuch.
Byyyye. <3
I have a bunch of scholarship applications due in two days and I only bothered today to ask for recommendations. YIKES.
I have solo and ensemble contest this Saturday (and I'm SICK).
My boyfriend didn't come home this weekend.
Aaaaand I'm having a hard time figuring out what exactly I have to do for college. Grrrr.
I'm grumpy.
Woe is me, yada yada yada. I'm over dramatic.
I just always have terrible timing.
"Oh yes, I'd love to do a solo again this year!"
About a week or so before contest EVERY YEAR I get sick. Every year! GAAAAHH!
I'm just stressed and stuff. That's all. And I like to publicly complain about it on the internet. Maybe that's just cuz that John guy hasn't been able to listen to me crab in person lately... yup, that's it. =)
Whatevaaaa. Terrible blog. I haven't been super inspired lately guys. I'm always thinking about grumpy, stressful things. Easy to write? Yes. Fun to read? Probably not. Hang in there with me, guys. bahaha
Oh! Maybe I could ask a question? A little blogger-reader interaction never hurt anyone! What is stressing YOU out lately? And why?
Anyone who read this to the end, I freaking love you. Thankssomuch.
Byyyye. <3
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Where is spring when I need it, anyway?
Maybe you don't know me.
I THRIVE on bright colors, happiness, and unicorns.
Jk on the unicorns. I knew I was starting to sound a bit sugary.
Buuuuut seriously. I'm SO sick of winter and this transition-y season CRAP. The cold is cool for a while, but when the weather starts to tease me, that's not okay. It was so nice a couple days ago and now it is freezing (you know, less than 32 degrees) with various types of precipitation. Not cool, Mr. Weather.
Not only that, I'm sick of all the winter colors. All these dark, muted tones. Lots of black, lots of dark neutrals.... lame. Where are the colors, yo? They left when summer did, THAT'S where they are. And I am upset that spring is holding out on me! It's my favorite season, and here I am, waiting, with open freaking arms.... and I'm getting stood up. I guess I could wear those bright colors now. But it almost feels wrong, if that makes sense.
Mini disclaimer: No, I am not on crack. I'm just... quirky.
Hmmm. I do believe it's time for some pretty springy pictures. I'm loving putting more pictures in my blog these days. Gives it more interest. =)
(Side note: Yes. I want a romper. What of it?)
Hmm. I'm bored now. What are you looking forward to most this spring?
Byyyyyye. <3
I THRIVE on bright colors, happiness, and unicorns.
Jk on the unicorns. I knew I was starting to sound a bit sugary.
Buuuuut seriously. I'm SO sick of winter and this transition-y season CRAP. The cold is cool for a while, but when the weather starts to tease me, that's not okay. It was so nice a couple days ago and now it is freezing (you know, less than 32 degrees) with various types of precipitation. Not cool, Mr. Weather.
Not only that, I'm sick of all the winter colors. All these dark, muted tones. Lots of black, lots of dark neutrals.... lame. Where are the colors, yo? They left when summer did, THAT'S where they are. And I am upset that spring is holding out on me! It's my favorite season, and here I am, waiting, with open freaking arms.... and I'm getting stood up. I guess I could wear those bright colors now. But it almost feels wrong, if that makes sense.
Mini disclaimer: No, I am not on crack. I'm just... quirky.
Hmmm. I do believe it's time for some pretty springy pictures. I'm loving putting more pictures in my blog these days. Gives it more interest. =)
(Side note: Yes. I want a romper. What of it?)
Hmm. I'm bored now. What are you looking forward to most this spring?
Byyyyyye. <3
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Guys, I'm stressin'.
So, as you know, I spend a lot of time on the internet. But other things do actually occupy my time as well! Hmm. Well. If we're being honest... just a specific part of my time. Right now, the mornings. Gag.
I have vocal practice every morning, Monday through Friday, at 7:15. Not cool! It takes me about 20 minutes to get into town, so I have to leave at about 5 til 7.... Thank GOODNESS looking decent is not high on my list of priorities. Anyway, these early(ish) morning practices are starting to wear on me. I know, I know. Some people in sports and SAQ and whatnot have to be up at 6, there at 6:30, blah blah blah. I guess I can sympathize. Whatever. baha. BUT! (wow I'm a ramblin' today...) I'm not used to leaving so early every morning. And what's worse - on the weekends when I CAN sleep in I, uh, can't. Prime example: This last Saturday I didn't have to be anywhere until 12:30 PM. I very well could have slept in until 10 or later. What time did I wake up? 7:30. ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME? Oh well. Enough complaining.
Another thing I'm sucking at: applying for scholarships.
I missed the March 1st deadline for some of them. (Don't bother telling me I'm stupid, I already know.)
And I've been slowly working on the scholarships due April 1st. But it's so boring! =/ Whatever. I don't need to be a life hataaaaa. So I'll stop complaining.
A mini side note... I LOVE Katy Perry's makeup. I really don't like the bright colored wigs... but I looove the natural(ish) eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, big lashes, naturally blushed cheeks, and pop of color on the lips. Exaaaamples.....
I love this. Pop of pink on the lips without looking too crazy.
I love how this makeup is a little bit more peachy than the other examples I have here. I don't think that's quite the right word... but it's less blue-toned, I think? Whatever. All I know is I want to steal her lipstick.
Recognize this from the Thinking of You video? =) She's rocking strong brows, heavy lashes, white eyeliner on the waterline, and berry lips and cheeks. LOVE.
Yup, she's my makeup idol I have decided.
Aaaaaaaaaaaand when I'm stressed, I do my makeup to distract myself. Can ya tell!?!?!?
I have vocal practice every morning, Monday through Friday, at 7:15. Not cool! It takes me about 20 minutes to get into town, so I have to leave at about 5 til 7.... Thank GOODNESS looking decent is not high on my list of priorities. Anyway, these early(ish) morning practices are starting to wear on me. I know, I know. Some people in sports and SAQ and whatnot have to be up at 6, there at 6:30, blah blah blah. I guess I can sympathize. Whatever. baha. BUT! (wow I'm a ramblin' today...) I'm not used to leaving so early every morning. And what's worse - on the weekends when I CAN sleep in I, uh, can't. Prime example: This last Saturday I didn't have to be anywhere until 12:30 PM. I very well could have slept in until 10 or later. What time did I wake up? 7:30. ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME? Oh well. Enough complaining.
Another thing I'm sucking at: applying for scholarships.
I missed the March 1st deadline for some of them. (Don't bother telling me I'm stupid, I already know.)
And I've been slowly working on the scholarships due April 1st. But it's so boring! =/ Whatever. I don't need to be a life hataaaaa. So I'll stop complaining.
A mini side note... I LOVE Katy Perry's makeup. I really don't like the bright colored wigs... but I looove the natural(ish) eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, big lashes, naturally blushed cheeks, and pop of color on the lips. Exaaaamples.....
I love this. Pop of pink on the lips without looking too crazy.
I love how this makeup is a little bit more peachy than the other examples I have here. I don't think that's quite the right word... but it's less blue-toned, I think? Whatever. All I know is I want to steal her lipstick.
Recognize this from the Thinking of You video? =) She's rocking strong brows, heavy lashes, white eyeliner on the waterline, and berry lips and cheeks. LOVE.
Yup, she's my makeup idol I have decided.
Aaaaaaaaaaaand when I'm stressed, I do my makeup to distract myself. Can ya tell!?!?!?
Sunday, March 20, 2011
You know, guys, I LOVE the internet...
And I'm going to link some of my faaaavorite websites right here.
Of course, I am not going to include the most obvious ones (YouTube, Facebook, Blogger, etc).
PS: I don't know if ya'll have noticed, but I FREAKING LOVE LISTS. I'm kinda sorta cut right down the middle when it comes to being left-brained/right-brained. Hmm. That's potentially a good blog topic later... whatevsies. =) Moving right along!
www.1000awesomethings.com
This is a maaajor pick-me-up website. It's one of my very favorites of all time. It takes silly little things out of our everyday lives that make us happy. I'll give you a few examples so you know what I'm talking about: eating for the first time after you've completely gotten over a cold, having just enough toilet paper left on the roll for you to use, aaaand a recent one - forgetting you ordered something online and then having it randomly show up. They're all things that happen to real people that just make us happy. We all gotta smile, fellas. =)
www.postsecret.com
Updated every Sunday. People send in postcards to this guy with their secrets on them. Its a crazy cool ongoing massive art project thing. (Well said, eh?) Sometimes the secrets are funny, tragic, gross, sweet, or strange... but the thing about it is, you know whoever sent that card meant every word they (d'oh! I mean he/she) said because it's confidential. Ever wanted to know what a stranger was thinking?
www.therofr.blogspot.com
Shameless support. Brian's blog. Go check it out. He's a funny kid. =) He posts random questions of the day, and they make ya think! And when did thinking ever hurt anyone? =) BUT SERIOUSLY. Go follow him now.
www.youtube.com/elitetoastersquad
MOOOORE shameless support. This is mostly Brandyn and his friends' channel. It's FUNNY. Brandyn has some wicked writing/editing skills. Plus he's funny. Check it.
www.theoatmeal.com
Okay, so this website I'm not familiar with at ALL. But my friend Kate was just in town (BIG FREAKING YAY) and she told me about it, and there were some seeeriously hilarious things on it. So, let's all trust Kate. baha
Along with this, I think I want to include some of my favorite YouTube channels... Cuz I have a LOOOT. =) Admittedly, all of the ones I'm going to talk about here are beauty/fashion channels. Disregard if you don't give a (four letter word) about looking pretty. =)
MichellePhan Okay, this one is a duh. EVERYONE loves Michelle Phan. She's a makeup artist for Lancome these days, and she's so artistic. She was an art student first, so her makeup videos are usually inspired by something that caught her eye. Anyway, she's killer. Check it out.
LisaEldridgeDotCom OHMYGOSH. She's soooo good! She's a professional makeup artist that is in the BIZ yo. She does lots of magazine covers and looks for celebrities blah blah blah. As she goes through each makeup look, her videos are sooo packed with good information on ways to apply makeup. She's AWESOME. Desafortunatamente, she uses lots of really expensive makeup so I can't really relate that way.. But her technique is what you watch the video for. So good.
BubzBeauty Some people don't like this girl because of her voice... She has a funny/rather cute little accent, but I think she's adorable. I kinda hate her makeup tutorials cuz they're boring... But her hair tutorials are stupendous. They're usually so simple, but in a way you wouldn't expect. The thing I'm starting to love most about Bubz though is her nail tutorials. =D She loves anime type stuff, and that is reflected in her adoooorable nail tutorials. They're usually simple, cute, bright-colored, and fun. One was of cartoon-looking strawberries which I rocked a couple weeks ago... and my nails currently are in keeping with her other nail tutorial I just watched - it's a bee flying through the sky, with clouds. Ehh. Just trust. If you know me, be sure to check them out!
AndreasChoice This girl is beauuuutiful and she has so many practical beauty tips just flowing out of her. Plus, she's kinda harsh in a confident, this-is-what-I-think-damn-it kind of way. bahah She always has really good hair and makeup tutorials, and she's funny. Win win. =)
JLovesMac1 Okay, let's see... This girl is NUTS. I think her name is Jarmaine or something? Should've tipped me off right there. At first I just thought she was really annoying. Now I think she's freaking hilarious. She's really cute, she's funny, and she TOO has good tutorials!
ClothesEncounters Two girls share a channel, giving advice on how to wear certain trends, blah blah blah. I don't know what else to say about what they do. But I like their sense of style. It's kind of high fashion-y almost, but they do a lot of thrifting, and a lot of their stuff comes from places like Forever 21 and Good Will... so it's kind of inspiring that you can be really fashionable without spending tooooo much.
QueenBeauty I'm not really sure why I like her. bahah She has lots of good makeup tutorials, of course, but I feel like she's a real person. She gets lots of hater comments and people twist her words around a lot, but I love her. =)
Woooow. What is with me and lengthy blogs? Whatever. I hope the Internet/YouTube junkies will appreciate this. Now I should go do things that pertain to my real life. Sad. Byyyye. <3
Of course, I am not going to include the most obvious ones (YouTube, Facebook, Blogger, etc).
PS: I don't know if ya'll have noticed, but I FREAKING LOVE LISTS. I'm kinda sorta cut right down the middle when it comes to being left-brained/right-brained. Hmm. That's potentially a good blog topic later... whatevsies. =) Moving right along!
www.1000awesomethings.com
This is a maaajor pick-me-up website. It's one of my very favorites of all time. It takes silly little things out of our everyday lives that make us happy. I'll give you a few examples so you know what I'm talking about: eating for the first time after you've completely gotten over a cold, having just enough toilet paper left on the roll for you to use, aaaand a recent one - forgetting you ordered something online and then having it randomly show up. They're all things that happen to real people that just make us happy. We all gotta smile, fellas. =)
www.postsecret.com
Updated every Sunday. People send in postcards to this guy with their secrets on them. Its a crazy cool ongoing massive art project thing. (Well said, eh?) Sometimes the secrets are funny, tragic, gross, sweet, or strange... but the thing about it is, you know whoever sent that card meant every word they (d'oh! I mean he/she) said because it's confidential. Ever wanted to know what a stranger was thinking?
www.therofr.blogspot.com
Shameless support. Brian's blog. Go check it out. He's a funny kid. =) He posts random questions of the day, and they make ya think! And when did thinking ever hurt anyone? =) BUT SERIOUSLY. Go follow him now.
www.youtube.com/elitetoastersquad
MOOOORE shameless support. This is mostly Brandyn and his friends' channel. It's FUNNY. Brandyn has some wicked writing/editing skills. Plus he's funny. Check it.
www.theoatmeal.com
Okay, so this website I'm not familiar with at ALL. But my friend Kate was just in town (BIG FREAKING YAY) and she told me about it, and there were some seeeriously hilarious things on it. So, let's all trust Kate. baha
Along with this, I think I want to include some of my favorite YouTube channels... Cuz I have a LOOOT. =) Admittedly, all of the ones I'm going to talk about here are beauty/fashion channels. Disregard if you don't give a (four letter word) about looking pretty. =)
MichellePhan Okay, this one is a duh. EVERYONE loves Michelle Phan. She's a makeup artist for Lancome these days, and she's so artistic. She was an art student first, so her makeup videos are usually inspired by something that caught her eye. Anyway, she's killer. Check it out.
LisaEldridgeDotCom OHMYGOSH. She's soooo good! She's a professional makeup artist that is in the BIZ yo. She does lots of magazine covers and looks for celebrities blah blah blah. As she goes through each makeup look, her videos are sooo packed with good information on ways to apply makeup. She's AWESOME. Desafortunatamente, she uses lots of really expensive makeup so I can't really relate that way.. But her technique is what you watch the video for. So good.
BubzBeauty Some people don't like this girl because of her voice... She has a funny/rather cute little accent, but I think she's adorable. I kinda hate her makeup tutorials cuz they're boring... But her hair tutorials are stupendous. They're usually so simple, but in a way you wouldn't expect. The thing I'm starting to love most about Bubz though is her nail tutorials. =D She loves anime type stuff, and that is reflected in her adoooorable nail tutorials. They're usually simple, cute, bright-colored, and fun. One was of cartoon-looking strawberries which I rocked a couple weeks ago... and my nails currently are in keeping with her other nail tutorial I just watched - it's a bee flying through the sky, with clouds. Ehh. Just trust. If you know me, be sure to check them out!
AndreasChoice This girl is beauuuutiful and she has so many practical beauty tips just flowing out of her. Plus, she's kinda harsh in a confident, this-is-what-I-think-damn-it kind of way. bahah She always has really good hair and makeup tutorials, and she's funny. Win win. =)
JLovesMac1 Okay, let's see... This girl is NUTS. I think her name is Jarmaine or something? Should've tipped me off right there. At first I just thought she was really annoying. Now I think she's freaking hilarious. She's really cute, she's funny, and she TOO has good tutorials!
ClothesEncounters Two girls share a channel, giving advice on how to wear certain trends, blah blah blah. I don't know what else to say about what they do. But I like their sense of style. It's kind of high fashion-y almost, but they do a lot of thrifting, and a lot of their stuff comes from places like Forever 21 and Good Will... so it's kind of inspiring that you can be really fashionable without spending tooooo much.
QueenBeauty I'm not really sure why I like her. bahah She has lots of good makeup tutorials, of course, but I feel like she's a real person. She gets lots of hater comments and people twist her words around a lot, but I love her. =)
Woooow. What is with me and lengthy blogs? Whatever. I hope the Internet/YouTube junkies will appreciate this. Now I should go do things that pertain to my real life. Sad. Byyyye. <3
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