Fun on a Saturday night, a Saturday night...WHA?

So today has been deemed Lazy Saturday. Well, at least in a way it's been lazy. Although I gave my apartment the ultimate scrub down (my kitchen glimmers, I tell you what), tried to vacuum (anyone have a spare vacuum they want to donate to the poor college kid fund?), and made sure that I finished all of my physics homework (100% baby!), I still managed to totally and completely chill out today.

While I cleaned, I listened to a glorious shutout by the BYU football team. I feel in my heart that a Wyoming shutout was just what I needed to make cleaning a joyous occasion. I adore listening to Greg Wrubell yell and shout. Whenever I hear his voice, I think of the Utah game in 2006 and him literally screaming "Throws behind him, it is....CAUGHT FOR THE TOUCHDOWN! Caught for the touchdown! Caught for the touchdown! Jonny Harline got it for the score! Harline by himself in the endzone! The Cougars win it! On the final play of the game!" The man is an absolute nut but, like I said, I adore him.

Then I proceeded to sit on the couch for the rest of the day. In fact, I am still there right now, and I sat down at about 2:00 p.m. It's now 11:00 p.m. I will say this in my defense: I did shower and I have eaten food. I even did my homework while sitting on said couch. So the reality is that I'm not quite as lazy as I seem. On the other hand, I have done a plethora of things I don't normally do.

First: I watched three football games. Okay, so actually...I do this every Saturday. But this time I actually watched them, rather than listening while studying for a test of some kind. Instead I was able to enjoy seeing games play out on my little screen. None of the games were as pretty/kick-A as the BYU game, obviously, but it was basically awesome.

Second: I watched interviews with basically every movie star ever. Well, maybe not ever, but I did watch a lot. I watched interviews with John Krasinski/Jim from The Office, Jenna Fischer/Pam from The Office, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Harrison Ford, the Slumdog Millionaire people, and just about everyone that was in a movie last year. I have discovered that I wish John Krasinski were my lover, Harrison Ford would shut up, and Robert Pattinson was my best friend. Sigh. Wishful thinking will get me nowhere.

Third: I decided to order pizza and drink a Dr. Pepper while I watched a movie. I chose Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, the film obsession of my younger years. I don't own it, so I got on Youtube and hunted down an HD version. The problem is, in this version, when the aliens speak, there aren't any subtitles. Sad thing is I DIDN'T NEED THEM. I knew exactly what they were saying. And I haven't watched this Episode since Episode III came out almost 5 years ago. Maybe even before that. I never realized how pathetic I was. But I will embrace the nerdy side of myself and chow down on pizza instead.

So now, I will finish my movie and snuggle up in my bed under my comforter on this Lazy Saturday. Hope all is happy in your world!

Yeah...it's been a while

Whoops! Oh well. I've just been busy. So...I don't really have much to say. All I want to do is share some music with you because music makes me happy. Here's a new playlist of music that makes me happy. I just hope it makes you happy too. A real post is pending, as soon as I can figure out how I want to say it.

Epoch by De Yarmond Ediso- Now...I'm not sure who this guy is or if he actually has anything to do with Bon Iver, but he came up when I searched for tunes by my new favorite artist. And I am NOT mad at all. I think I might love him and his deep voice. It sounds like he recorded this in his back yard but with professional equipment, but I seriously cannot find anything wrong with this song.

Brackett, WI by Bon Iver- Oh my little heart. Bon Iver is currently my number one music choice on iTunes. Don't believe me? Go to the play count and see how many times I've listened to their albums (though Muse is almost dead even). Justin Vernon will sing at my wedding. HE WILL. And since it's my day, no one can question why I brought them to sing when their music is about as NON-wedding-ish as it gets. But they can just deal. My day, my music.

Deep Sea Diver by Grizzly Bear- Okay, so the beginning sounds like an alien trying to communicate with humans in the movie "Contact" or something. But once you get to the guitar strumming and singing, you'll see why it's kick-a. Personally, I don't think Grizzly Bear could get more indie and that works for me.

Collapse the Light into Earth by Porcupine Tree- I owe Tara for this one. This song makes me wish I had a movie to make and put it in. Well, I don't have a movie, but I do have a blog! And on said blog, I can share this song with you. Porcupine Tree has that fabulous piano based music that reminds me of Keane, The Fray, and Coldplay. But then they're more indie than those three. Plus his voice is kind of whiney and hot. I love it.

Nude by Radiohead- Thom Yorke...yum. His voice is like butta sometimes but other times it's kind of creepy, a combo I personally love. This song is chill, just like every other song on here. Sorry about that. My sister told me that my music makes her want to slit her wrists because it's so slow and depressing. Just listen to this song and tell me it doesn't rock. Then you will see why I love slow music.

Red Right Ankle by Decemberists- Wait...what? A song about a bicycle? The Decemberists write the coolest music. And his voice is is distinctive, it's easy to pick out once you've heard it two or three times. But, I love that they write songs about whatever they feel like talking about. I wonder if this song is a metaphor...I can't tell.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire- So basically I think Neon Bible is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. They have such a cool mix of sound and songs. Win Butler, the lead singer, also has a killer voice. I know I say that a lot, but that's the thing that usually makes me love a band more than most.

Undisclosed Disires by Muse- AHHH! Their new album is INCREDIBLE. Seriously, I feel like it's a crime just to put one song from it on here. Listening to The Resistance is an experience not to be missed. And the first time you listen, you have to listen to it all the way through, without stopping. It's amazing how every song flows and fits with the songs before and after it. And the best thing is that every song takes from a different influence. Example, their first song is a little more pop/rock and roll while their second song is totally Muse. This song is R&B while other songs have vaudeville or classical influences. Best part? They pull it off! I chose this song because Matt Bellamy manages to combine rock with R&B beautifully. I'm obsessed. And I get to go to a concert in December. And I will say this: I don't need drugs to have a trip. I have MUSE.

So Far Around the Bend by The National- I just started smiling when this song came on. It's so chill, just great. I tap my foot when I hear this song and sway back and forth. I heart The National, they have something no one else has. It's weird...but awesome.

The Sound of Settling by Death Cab for Cutie- Old school Death Cab (actually, not that old school...) is always great. This song may have already been on one of my playlists, but it's just that good.

An End Has A Start by The Editors- Another man with a hot voice. I adore how this song starts. And I adore the lyrics. Just listen.

You're a Wolf by Sea Wolf- I think the beginning for this song is what had me. I also thought that the lyrics were interesting. It's a strange song, but I definitely don't mind. The guitar and musical patterns are super catchy...love it.

Yellow by Coldplay- Yeah, yeah! Coldplay back in the good old days, with the song that made them famous. Every time I watch the music video, I'm amazed at how little/young Chris Martin looks. Yellow is not only catchy, but it's career defining for Coldplay. And Parachutes is a great album. Listen to it.

The Nerve by The Republic Tigers- I'm a big fan of this band. It's just awesome. The chorus? Happiness. Not much more to say about it. Listen. Love.

Forever by Chris Brown- I do NOT support Chris Brown in any way. He's a woman beater. But I DO support Jim and Pam and anything that has to do with their love. And if this song is played during their fictional wedding, I will listen to it and love it. Any time I get in the car, I turn this song on and turn it up full blast. The lyrics aren't great (Double your pleasure, double your fun? Really Double-Mint?) but it's a great dance tune. Yeah, it doesn't fit in this playlist...what can I say? I'm a rule breaker!