Music and Movies

I have lots of CDs, and even more DVDs.  I know all of them by heart.  If I am willing to pay good money for something, I get some use out of it!  If I own a CD, I play it over and over until I memorize every lyric, every "uh-huh" and every "oooohhhhh".  If I own a DVD, I play it over and over while I work or do other things around the house as background noise...and generally I know every line.

Because of this, I associate certain songs with the movie that used the song on their soundtrack.  When I hear the song on the radio, I immediately think of the movie and want to see it.  Many mornings while driving to work, I will tell David that we need to watch because of whatever song is on at the moment.

Here are some examples:

• When I hear Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith, I want to watch Starskey and Hutch.
• When I hear Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall, I want to watch The Devil Wears Prada.
• When I hear Lonely is the Night by Billy Squier, I want to watch Couple's Retreat.
• When I hear Love Stinks by J Geils Band, I want to watch the Wedding Singer.

Once I start thinking of watching one of my DVDs, I spout lines from the movie at David (and anyone else who will listen) until it isn't funny anymore (or someone tells me to shut up). I love my music and I love my movies...wonder what I'll hear next.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

1. For my CDs and DVDs.
2. For a decent memory with which to house all this useless information.
3. Craisins (love them!).
4. For the ability to work from home (which I will take advantage of tomorrow).
5. Thursday night phone calls from my Momma.
6. Another chance to be a "chaperone" at my niece's birthday party (coming up at the end of the month).
7. Sweet tea (David just made me a new batch).
8. Flannel PJ pants.
9. Bath & Body Works lotion.
10. My reading glasses (couldn't blog without them).

Help Me, Help Me, Help Me

1. Get my task list organized.
2. Find time to finish reading Eat, Pray, Love this weekend.
3. To get up early on Sunday so I can get to church on time.
4. Not stress over work deadlines.
5. To get a handle on my road rage.
6. To be the best aunt I can be.
7. Take a break every now and then.
8. Be there for my aunt while her only child is studying abroad (she's probably a wreck).
9. Pray with conviction and purpose.
10. Live every day like it's my last.