Okay, so this song is one of my "sacred" songs. AS far I am concerned, you just don't touch it - it is perfect the way it is. No-one can sing it like Bono. No-one can make my insides wobble like Bono... well, until David sang it...
p.s. if it won't work, refresh the page and click the bottom left arrow. It will work eventually. Not sure what the problem is... Too much demand for David possibly.
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Showing posts with label Just Because. Show all posts
Friday, May 23, 2008
David Cook - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Judges Choice
Take a look at this. Watch to the end and then tell me your insides don't melt.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
I am Shameless
I have to admit, he had me at "Hello".
I am delighted to admit I had to vote for "ecstatic" in the poll about how you felt about David Cook winning American Idol.
I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I even joined the Facebook group "When David Cook sings...it's hard to keep your clothes on!"
Shameless I know.
But look at these photos... What's a girl to do?
Here he is when they announced the results...
Need a closer look? Someone need a hug??
Tight T-shirt, strong guitar arms... Be still my beating heart
Seriously - who could resist this. Do you think there is space under there for me??
Blogs I Stalk
I have added a new set of links on the left side of my blog.
I have become somewhat of a blog addict of late. It used to be just a few blogs of friends - people I actually know. Now it has evolved into anobsession interest in the seeming mundane lives of others. Dave tells me that I should live my own life and not be so involved interested in the lives of people I don't know. The problem is, I have been reading these blogs for a while now, so I kinda feel like I know these people.
Here is a quick rundown of the blogs I stalk:
First and foremost is Pioneer Woman. She is top of the list because she is my favourite blog. Ever. Susie once told me about her blog and I kinda forgot about it (sorry Susie...). Then one day I stumbled across her when surfing for Photoshop info. I have divided her blog into 3 sections (confessions, photography & cooking) because they are each worthy blogs in their own right.
Let me just say that this woman is living my life. I want Marlboro Man. I want Punks. I want horses and dogs and her ranch. I want her kitchen. Last but not least, I want her photographic equipment. I am sure that she is a splinter of my personality living halfway across the world. Only problem is, thousands of other people think so too. I have seen over 6000 comments to one post. (And I am thrilled when I get ONE comment!!). This woman is talented and down to earth and she gives you real glimpses into her life. For a real treat, start reading her story "Black Heels to Tractor Wheels: A Love Story" (here's the link to all the chapters) it will convert you for life and you too will lust over Marlboro Man's Chaps (go here for a visual).
Another blog that just amuses me to no end is SO VERY ALONE... it is about a sad soul and is very entertaining. He recently "decided" to stop blogging, but now seems to have resolved to continue. My heart is happy.
CT Daily Photo is a wonderful website for all those who love photography and Cape Town. Beautiful Photos to inspire you.
The Adventures of Miss M Miss M lives in London and writes succinct, amusing anecdotes of her life. Very good stuff.
So Close is written by a South African woman who suffered through years of infertility and failed fertility treatments. She has two children now and is trying again. She also runs an egg donor company. Read her timeline with infertility. Besides, her son's name is Adam - she must be cool!! Read about the son she lost here.
If You only read one blog this year this is an oldie but goodie. He hasn't been around for a while as I suspect his father is critically ill. Hopefully he will be back.
Sarcastic Mom I started reading this blog just as she was hoping to fall pregnant. She did. Then she miscarried. A very real blog about being a mother.
I Hate my Flatmate a blog I read every now and then to remind me of my youth. Well written and amusing.
Too Much Coffee a hard hitting South African blog with excellent writing
Post Secret an addictive, voyeuristic blog where people post their darkest secrets and confessions. Not always easy reading.
Peas on Toast Fantastic Blog written by (I think) the coolest chick in SA. About to move to London. Should make for some interesting blog fodder in the future.
There you have it - some of my favourite blogs.
I have become somewhat of a blog addict of late. It used to be just a few blogs of friends - people I actually know. Now it has evolved into an
Here is a quick rundown of the blogs I stalk:
First and foremost is Pioneer Woman. She is top of the list because she is my favourite blog. Ever. Susie once told me about her blog and I kinda forgot about it (sorry Susie...). Then one day I stumbled across her when surfing for Photoshop info. I have divided her blog into 3 sections (confessions, photography & cooking) because they are each worthy blogs in their own right.
Let me just say that this woman is living my life. I want Marlboro Man. I want Punks. I want horses and dogs and her ranch. I want her kitchen. Last but not least, I want her photographic equipment. I am sure that she is a splinter of my personality living halfway across the world. Only problem is, thousands of other people think so too. I have seen over 6000 comments to one post. (And I am thrilled when I get ONE comment!!). This woman is talented and down to earth and she gives you real glimpses into her life. For a real treat, start reading her story "Black Heels to Tractor Wheels: A Love Story" (here's the link to all the chapters) it will convert you for life and you too will lust over Marlboro Man's Chaps (go here for a visual).
Another blog that just amuses me to no end is SO VERY ALONE... it is about a sad soul and is very entertaining. He recently "decided" to stop blogging, but now seems to have resolved to continue. My heart is happy.
CT Daily Photo is a wonderful website for all those who love photography and Cape Town. Beautiful Photos to inspire you.
The Adventures of Miss M Miss M lives in London and writes succinct, amusing anecdotes of her life. Very good stuff.
So Close is written by a South African woman who suffered through years of infertility and failed fertility treatments. She has two children now and is trying again. She also runs an egg donor company. Read her timeline with infertility. Besides, her son's name is Adam - she must be cool!! Read about the son she lost here.
If You only read one blog this year this is an oldie but goodie. He hasn't been around for a while as I suspect his father is critically ill. Hopefully he will be back.
Sarcastic Mom I started reading this blog just as she was hoping to fall pregnant. She did. Then she miscarried. A very real blog about being a mother.
I Hate my Flatmate a blog I read every now and then to remind me of my youth. Well written and amusing.
Too Much Coffee a hard hitting South African blog with excellent writing
Post Secret an addictive, voyeuristic blog where people post their darkest secrets and confessions. Not always easy reading.
Peas on Toast Fantastic Blog written by (I think) the coolest chick in SA. About to move to London. Should make for some interesting blog fodder in the future.
There you have it - some of my favourite blogs.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Just call me Slacker...
I don't know if you are aware of it or not... but there are a few buzz words floating around the internet these days...
Have a look. Everyone probably knows someone who fits into each category.
Firstly we have the ALPHA mom. There is even a website dedicated to the Alpha Mom. An Alpha Mom is defined as a modern mom who is confident, in control and well informed. These moms are hungry for information and spend many hours reading and learning about parenting and their offspring. They work extremely hard and are great at multi-tasking. They are "hands-on women determined to get it right with their children and not lose themselves in the process". Advertisers love these moms. This mom is also known as "uber-mom" depending on your point of view. This mom loves the traditions of her mother/father and has firm views of parenting. (Most of the time she likes to share these views with you - in the nicest possible way of course). From what I understand these are the mommys most likely to sit on the PTA or become "soccer-moms".
Another caregory is the HIPPIE Mom. This type of mom is "generally characterized by her global viewpoints, eco-consciousness, and an all out organic obsessiveness. This mom is full heartedly the first one to argue that it's nearly child abuse if you choose not to breastfeed, or that you're going to somehow harm your child if you feed them non-organic squash. These moms can generally be spotted a mile away, as their spawn are nearly always attached to them via sling. Upon closer inspection, these moms may be vegans or vegetarians."
I think, deep down, this is the kind of mom I aspire to be. But, I was always destined for other things...
Then we have the SLACKER (or Beta) mom. A slacker mom is (apparently) the opposite of the uber mom. "Wikipedia defines slacker as characterized by a static, unenthusiastic air manifesting in an apparent lack of effort. It's not to say that she lacks as a mother -- rather she slacks off from the stereotypical mothering role. This specific mom can generally either be spotted by her alternative dress style, general opposition to anything relative to the "norm", or just a flat out disinterest in anything typical".
This is where I come in. I won't deny that I started out my mommydom as a fully fledged Alpha Mom, (with a generous dose of hippie mom). I had all the books. Did all the courses. Read all the magazines (even had subscriptions). Colour co-ordinated my child's room. Did.all.the.right.things. But somewhere along the way I have morphed into a slacker mom. Dave will tell you that it is just my true nature shining through.I am no longer concerned about correct degrees of stimulation. I don't really care how much sugar or salt he has. It's never an excessive amount anyway. As far as I am concerned coco-pops are the best invention ever. So are Woolies Mac & Cheese and 2-minute noodles. So are Tellytubbies and Barney. Left up to me bath time would be "sometime in the evening when I feel like it" - luckily the kid has a Dad whose second name is routine. I have never child-proofed my home. I prefer it if he is left to wonder and entertain himself. Now I don't care if the t-shirt is dirty. Or if the socks don't match. I don't read the books or the magazines anymore.
Finally we have the MARTYR mom. The "Random Acts of Motherhood" blogspot define these moms as follows: "These are the moms who are always first and foremost on the home front of every feminist battle. They are always the first to throw themselves into the flames, if that means they can get a little sympathy. These moms do everything for the greater good of their children, and generally think it's a sin to steal any time away for them self. This mom generally has a disheveled appearance, as it would take time away from her family to dress in anything more than sweats and a ratty old PTA t-shirt. It is well noted that these moms are always the first to let everyone know how devoted they are to their children. These moms will also be the first ones to have a late-life meltdown when they experience empty-nest syndrome. This mom has essentially sacrificed her own identity and replaced with the title 'mom'."
Oops... I have my moments as a Martyr Mom too...
So, to sum it up. I started out as an Uber-Alpha Mom. With a good splash of Hippie. Then somewhere along the way I realised I was becoming a Martyr Mom so I rebelled, (because I do the rebelling thing so well!) and I transitioned into a Slacker mom. But the "slacker" title sounds terrible so I will go with Beta Mom if that's okay with you?! Does this make me a bad mom? I don't think so. It makes me a happier mom.
Have a look. Everyone probably knows someone who fits into each category.
Firstly we have the ALPHA mom. There is even a website dedicated to the Alpha Mom. An Alpha Mom is defined as a modern mom who is confident, in control and well informed. These moms are hungry for information and spend many hours reading and learning about parenting and their offspring. They work extremely hard and are great at multi-tasking. They are "hands-on women determined to get it right with their children and not lose themselves in the process". Advertisers love these moms. This mom is also known as "uber-mom" depending on your point of view. This mom loves the traditions of her mother/father and has firm views of parenting. (Most of the time she likes to share these views with you - in the nicest possible way of course). From what I understand these are the mommys most likely to sit on the PTA or become "soccer-moms".
Another caregory is the HIPPIE Mom. This type of mom is "generally characterized by her global viewpoints, eco-consciousness, and an all out organic obsessiveness. This mom is full heartedly the first one to argue that it's nearly child abuse if you choose not to breastfeed, or that you're going to somehow harm your child if you feed them non-organic squash. These moms can generally be spotted a mile away, as their spawn are nearly always attached to them via sling. Upon closer inspection, these moms may be vegans or vegetarians."
I think, deep down, this is the kind of mom I aspire to be. But, I was always destined for other things...
Then we have the SLACKER (or Beta) mom. A slacker mom is (apparently) the opposite of the uber mom. "Wikipedia defines slacker as characterized by a static, unenthusiastic air manifesting in an apparent lack of effort. It's not to say that she lacks as a mother -- rather she slacks off from the stereotypical mothering role. This specific mom can generally either be spotted by her alternative dress style, general opposition to anything relative to the "norm", or just a flat out disinterest in anything typical".
This is where I come in. I won't deny that I started out my mommydom as a fully fledged Alpha Mom, (with a generous dose of hippie mom). I had all the books. Did all the courses. Read all the magazines (even had subscriptions). Colour co-ordinated my child's room. Did.all.the.right.things. But somewhere along the way I have morphed into a slacker mom. Dave will tell you that it is just my true nature shining through.I am no longer concerned about correct degrees of stimulation. I don't really care how much sugar or salt he has. It's never an excessive amount anyway. As far as I am concerned coco-pops are the best invention ever. So are Woolies Mac & Cheese and 2-minute noodles. So are Tellytubbies and Barney. Left up to me bath time would be "sometime in the evening when I feel like it" - luckily the kid has a Dad whose second name is routine. I have never child-proofed my home. I prefer it if he is left to wonder and entertain himself. Now I don't care if the t-shirt is dirty. Or if the socks don't match. I don't read the books or the magazines anymore.
Finally we have the MARTYR mom. The "Random Acts of Motherhood" blogspot define these moms as follows: "These are the moms who are always first and foremost on the home front of every feminist battle. They are always the first to throw themselves into the flames, if that means they can get a little sympathy. These moms do everything for the greater good of their children, and generally think it's a sin to steal any time away for them self. This mom generally has a disheveled appearance, as it would take time away from her family to dress in anything more than sweats and a ratty old PTA t-shirt. It is well noted that these moms are always the first to let everyone know how devoted they are to their children. These moms will also be the first ones to have a late-life meltdown when they experience empty-nest syndrome. This mom has essentially sacrificed her own identity and replaced with the title 'mom'."
Oops... I have my moments as a Martyr Mom too...
So, to sum it up. I started out as an Uber-Alpha Mom. With a good splash of Hippie. Then somewhere along the way I realised I was becoming a Martyr Mom so I rebelled, (because I do the rebelling thing so well!) and I transitioned into a Slacker mom. But the "slacker" title sounds terrible so I will go with Beta Mom if that's okay with you?! Does this make me a bad mom? I don't think so. It makes me a happier mom.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Pagan first, Roman Catholic Last
So I did a test found here
I stumbled onto it from a link on one of Ronnie's links... Anyway! It measures what it thinks your faith is based on your beliefs. It turns out that I am 100% Neo-Pagan. (Anyone know what that means...?) Also, Don't tell my gran - I am least likely to be a Roman Catholic. Not that she was Roman Catholic - but I sense that she would be disappointed in me...
Somewhat more concerning is that Scientology is featured at number 9 out of 27.
Personally, I think I'm more "new-age" than "neo-pagan". But then again, who's really keeping score?
Here are my results:
The top score on the list below represents the faith that Belief-O-Matic, in its less than infinite wisdom, thinks most closely matches your beliefs. However, even a score of 100% does not mean that your views are all shared by this faith, or vice versa. Belief-O-Matic then lists another 26 faiths in order of how much they have in common with your professed beliefs. The higher a faith appears on this list, the more closely it aligns with your thinking.
1. Neo-Pagan (100%)
2. New Age (92%)
3. Mahayana Buddhism (88%)
4. Unitarian Universalism (84%)
5. Liberal Quakers (80%)
6. Theravada Buddhism (78%)
7. Taoism (74%)
8. New Thought (72%)
9. Scientology (67%)
10. Hinduism (67%)
11. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (62%)
12. Jainism (57%)
13. Secular Humanism (56%)
14. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (56%)
15. Reform Judaism (54%)
16. Orthodox Quaker (52%)
17. Sikhism (50%)
18. Bahá'í Faith (39%)
19. Seventh Day Adventist (26%)
20. Nontheist (26%)
21. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (25%)
22. Orthodox Judaism (22%)
23. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (18%)
24. Islam (15%)
25. Jehovah's Witness (13%)
26. Eastern Orthodox (13%)
27. Roman Catholic (13%)
I stumbled onto it from a link on one of Ronnie's links... Anyway! It measures what it thinks your faith is based on your beliefs. It turns out that I am 100% Neo-Pagan. (Anyone know what that means...?) Also, Don't tell my gran - I am least likely to be a Roman Catholic. Not that she was Roman Catholic - but I sense that she would be disappointed in me...
Somewhat more concerning is that Scientology is featured at number 9 out of 27.
Personally, I think I'm more "new-age" than "neo-pagan". But then again, who's really keeping score?
Here are my results:
The top score on the list below represents the faith that Belief-O-Matic, in its less than infinite wisdom, thinks most closely matches your beliefs. However, even a score of 100% does not mean that your views are all shared by this faith, or vice versa. Belief-O-Matic then lists another 26 faiths in order of how much they have in common with your professed beliefs. The higher a faith appears on this list, the more closely it aligns with your thinking.
1. Neo-Pagan (100%)
2. New Age (92%)
3. Mahayana Buddhism (88%)
4. Unitarian Universalism (84%)
5. Liberal Quakers (80%)
6. Theravada Buddhism (78%)
7. Taoism (74%)
8. New Thought (72%)
9. Scientology (67%)
10. Hinduism (67%)
11. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (62%)
12. Jainism (57%)
13. Secular Humanism (56%)
14. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (56%)
15. Reform Judaism (54%)
16. Orthodox Quaker (52%)
17. Sikhism (50%)
18. Bahá'í Faith (39%)
19. Seventh Day Adventist (26%)
20. Nontheist (26%)
21. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (25%)
22. Orthodox Judaism (22%)
23. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (18%)
24. Islam (15%)
25. Jehovah's Witness (13%)
26. Eastern Orthodox (13%)
27. Roman Catholic (13%)
Saturday, April 12, 2008
20 things about me
This post has been floating around in my head for a while ... I think it's a bit of a blog-trend at the moment as I have seen it on a few of the blogs I stalk. Unfortunately, I don't know if there are any rules?
Anyway! I thought I would post something about me. (As all recent posts have been photos of Adam).
Here are 20 things about me:
1. I love socks. Seeping without socks on is almost a foreign concept to me. I now compulsively buy socks for Adam.
2. I hate shoes and take them off whenever I can. I have been known to walk around Canal Walk barefoot.
3. I am a night owl and can stay up to all hours of the night. I also love early mornings and sunrises but hate waking up to experience them (because of the previous late night).
4. I love romance. Romantic books. Romantic movies. Schmaltzy crap. Dirty Dancing. Pretty Woman. Love Actually. Greys Anatomy. Lay it on me.
5. I hate cooking.
6. I love music. All music from Opera to Boyzone.
7. When I was little I wanted to be a 5FM DJ. My mother allowed me to bunk school to see the 5FM DJ’s broadcasting from the waterfront.
8. I love fonts. I am a fontologist
9. I love cats, big ones (I love cheetahs) and the little ones that sleep on my chest at night.
10. I love TV and especially reality shows like biggest loser and American idol. But really, any TV (except infomercials and day-time tv - if I ever see Judge Judy in the flesh I may strangle her). I also hate soapies. So, it's actually the big shows grab me. Dexter, Lost, Damages, Greys, CSI, Desperate Housewives... Them's the ones I love!
11. I love breakfast. Any kind from bacon and eggs to coco pops, but rarely eat breakfast, or eat it very late in the morning (after 10:00).
12. I hate routines. Having to brush my teeth twice a day irritates me.
13. I love non-fiction books. Any subject. Knowledge makes me feel secure. I have more books waiting to be read that I have actually read.
14. I have studied at 3 universities, but have only one degree. I have enrolled to study a BA (English, philosophy and psychology). A B.Sc (maths and stats). A B.Arch (Architecture). A B.Com (going from general to accounting to economics to something else and back again) A B.Eng (engineering). I ended up with a B.Com (Business Management and Economics). And I loved getting it.
15. I love wine. I was a committee member for the wine societies in both UPE and US. I took part in (too many) intervarsity blind tastings. I can tell the difference between most cultivars in a blind tasting. Before I fell pregnant, I was contemplating going back to varsity to study wine-making.
16. I am creative but not artistic.
17. I love building sites (and the way they smell – I think it is the cement).
18. I have never been overseas
19. I have 2 half brothers and 2 half sisters. I don’t really know anything about them.
20. I overuse “…” and the word “anyway” and when I blog. Anyway….!!! ( I also use too many exclamation marks). I can’t help it!! I just love them.
So that's me. I had to struggle to come up with 20 things you may not know about me - but there you go!!!
Hope you are enlightened!
xxx
Anyway! I thought I would post something about me. (As all recent posts have been photos of Adam).
Here are 20 things about me:
1. I love socks. Seeping without socks on is almost a foreign concept to me. I now compulsively buy socks for Adam.
2. I hate shoes and take them off whenever I can. I have been known to walk around Canal Walk barefoot.
3. I am a night owl and can stay up to all hours of the night. I also love early mornings and sunrises but hate waking up to experience them (because of the previous late night).
4. I love romance. Romantic books. Romantic movies. Schmaltzy crap. Dirty Dancing. Pretty Woman. Love Actually. Greys Anatomy. Lay it on me.
5. I hate cooking.
6. I love music. All music from Opera to Boyzone.
7. When I was little I wanted to be a 5FM DJ. My mother allowed me to bunk school to see the 5FM DJ’s broadcasting from the waterfront.
8. I love fonts. I am a fontologist
9. I love cats, big ones (I love cheetahs) and the little ones that sleep on my chest at night.
10. I love TV and especially reality shows like biggest loser and American idol. But really, any TV (except infomercials and day-time tv - if I ever see Judge Judy in the flesh I may strangle her). I also hate soapies. So, it's actually the big shows grab me. Dexter, Lost, Damages, Greys, CSI, Desperate Housewives... Them's the ones I love!
11. I love breakfast. Any kind from bacon and eggs to coco pops, but rarely eat breakfast, or eat it very late in the morning (after 10:00).
12. I hate routines. Having to brush my teeth twice a day irritates me.
13. I love non-fiction books. Any subject. Knowledge makes me feel secure. I have more books waiting to be read that I have actually read.
14. I have studied at 3 universities, but have only one degree. I have enrolled to study a BA (English, philosophy and psychology). A B.Sc (maths and stats). A B.Arch (Architecture). A B.Com (going from general to accounting to economics to something else and back again) A B.Eng (engineering). I ended up with a B.Com (Business Management and Economics). And I loved getting it.
15. I love wine. I was a committee member for the wine societies in both UPE and US. I took part in (too many) intervarsity blind tastings. I can tell the difference between most cultivars in a blind tasting. Before I fell pregnant, I was contemplating going back to varsity to study wine-making.
16. I am creative but not artistic.
17. I love building sites (and the way they smell – I think it is the cement).
18. I have never been overseas
19. I have 2 half brothers and 2 half sisters. I don’t really know anything about them.
20. I overuse “…” and the word “anyway” and when I blog. Anyway….!!! ( I also use too many exclamation marks). I can’t help it!! I just love them.
So that's me. I had to struggle to come up with 20 things you may not know about me - but there you go!!!
Hope you are enlightened!
xxx
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