Y0u may have noticed that I changed the look and feel of my website… I may still change some things, but I would love to know what you think about the new look… Thanks! 
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This week I wanted to cover something a little more unexpected, so I covered one of my favorite Rihanna songs: Don’t Stop The Music. Every time I hear this song it makes me want to dance. Plus, I saw Rihanna in person when she was on tour with Kanye West, and she is, in my opinion, one of the best and most natural stage performers I have ever seen. It also helps that a lot of her music is highly danceable and very catchy.
Rihanna Don’t Stop The Music Lyrics
Written by Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Tawanna Dabney, and Michael Jackson
Please don’t stop the music (4x)
It’s gettin’ late
I’m making my way over to my favorite place
I gotta get my body moving shake the stress away
I wasn’t looking for nobody when you looked my way
Possible candidate (yeah)
Who knew
That you’d be up in here lookin’ like you do
You’re makin’ stayin’ over here impossible
Baby I must say your aura is incredible
If you don’t have to go don’t
Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we’re rockin’ on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We’re hand in hand
Chest to chest
And now we’re face to face
I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
DJ let it play
I just can’t refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin’ to it
Please don’t stop the
Please don’t stop the music
I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
DJ let it play
I just can’t refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin’ to it
Please don’t stop the
Please don’t stop the
Please don’t stop the music
Baby are you ready cause its getting close
Don’t you feel the passion ready to explode
What goes on between us no one has to know
This is a private show (oh)
Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we’re rockin’ on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We’re hand in hand
Chest to chest
And now we’re face to face
I wanna take you away
Let’s escape into to music
DJ let it play
I just can’t refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin’ to it
Please don’t stop the
Please don’t stop the music
I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
DJ let it play
I just can’t refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin’ to it
Please don’t stop the
Please don’t stop the
Please don’t stop the music
Ma ma say, ma ma sa
Ma ma coo sa
Ma ma say, ma ma sa
Ma ma coo sa (5x)
Please don’t stop the music (2x)
I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
DJ let it play
I just can’t refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin’ to it
Please don’t stop the
Please don’t stop the music
I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
DJ let it play
I just can’t refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin’ to it
Please don’t stop the
Please don’t stop the
Please don’t stop the music
Ma ma say, ma ma sa
Ma ma coo sa
Ma ma say, ma ma sa
Ma ma coo sa
Please don’t stop the music
Ma ma se, ma ma sa
Ma ma coo sa
Ma ma se, ma ma sa
Ma ma coo sa
Please don’t stop the music
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This week I decided to cover one of my favorite songs of all time: Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. Written by Stevie Nicks, Landslide has been performed and covered by many people. Stevie Nicks’ version of this song however is unparalleled. I hope my version doesn’t detract from the beauty of this song. Thanks Stevie Nicks for writing and sharing something so beautiful.
Fleetwood Mac Landslide Lyrics
Songwriter: Stevie Nicks
I took my love and I took it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
‘Till the landslide brought me down
Oh, mirror in the sky what is love
Can the child within my heart rise above
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides
Can I handle the seasons of my life
Mmmm Mmmm
Well, I’ve been afraid of changing
‘Cause I’ve built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I’m getting older too
(Interlude)
Well, I’ve been afraid of changing
‘Cause I’ve built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I’m getting older too
So take my love and take it down
Climb a mountain and turn around
And If you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well the landslide will bring it down
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well the landslide will bring it down
Oh the landslide will bring it down
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Let It Be by The Beatles is in my opinion one of the best songs ever written. Here I cover the song. I just recorded this on my iPhone, in my room, playing my little Yamaha keyboard. I hope you enjoy
The Beatles Let It Be Lyrics:
Songwriters: John Lennon and Paul McCartney
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer
Let it be
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow
Let it be
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
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This is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen!!! No wonder our country is struggling so much. With politicians like Hank Johnson (Democratic Congressman from Georgia’s 4th Congressional District) making the laws, they are bound to be super destructive to our nation.
On his website (I will not link to it… he doesn’t even deserve my visit from earlier), he said: ”The subtle humor of this obviously metaphorical reference to a ship capsizing illustrated my concern about the impact of the planned military buildup on this small tropical island.”
Wow. Which one of your paid writers wrote that for you? If your speaking skills compare at all to your writing ability, then there’s no way you came up with that intelligent comment about your obviously inane and ridiculous comments about Guam capsizing.
Sorry, but I cannot give this a pass.
Normally I don’t care when politicians prove how stupid they are. But with major legislation going through congress on a weekly basis (or so it seems), I can’t just sit by and let people screw over the nation I love, when they obviously aren’t bright enough to understand the effects of the legislation they are passing.
Next time you’re gonna ask a question, it might be a good idea to have your professional speech writers review it beforehand.
Hank Johnson, today you receive my award for Most Ridiculous Politician! Wait, was this an April Fools joke? (I bet he wishes it was).
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Two nights ago I went and saw the new Alice In Wonderland movie at the IMAX 3D in Sacramento. While I mostly enjoyed the experience and the movie, I don’t think I’d actually score the movie very well.
In fact, while I’d say it was fun and amusing, I’d also say that that the IMAX was distracting, the acting was only mediocre, and the story was a little dull.
Johnny Depp, who played the mad hatter, was mostly a bore. His characters of late all remind me of each other, and it would have been much more exciting for me to see Tom Cruise or Morgan Freeman play this role. At least that would’ve been something new.
Anne Hathaway, who played the White Queen, was by far the worst casting decision in the entire film. Besides the fact that her makeup looked horrible, her acting was shallow and unbelievable and her character was unlikeable. Every time she was on screen I cringed.
Helena Bonham Carter, admittedly one of my favorite all-time actresses, did a great job as the queen, though her oversized head was almost too distracting.
The star of the show, Alice (played by Mia Wasikowska), was the single breath of fresh air in the entire film. Her character, looks, and acting were the main reason I enjoyed this movie.
Overall, I’d say this movie is worth seeing. Though, if I had it to do over again, I would not have watched it in IMAX 3D. And if you’d told me I couldn’t see it till it came out on DVD, I don’t think I’d complain.
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I just have to say that since yesterday when I wrote my last post I have been smiling pretty much non stop… It is a great feeling.
Here’s the proof:
Here I Am Smiling!!!!
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I’m not sure… I know it happened sometime in the last four months. I know this because I just realized it was gone, and I can remember a time a few months back when it was here.
The strange thing is that I don’t remember how it left. But I know that it did.
This may take some of you by surprise. If you know me at all, you know that I am generally very upbeat and happy. I love life. I love being alive. I love sharing who I am with the people around me. I love making them see the beauty that is life and the strength that is within them.
You see, I have always believed in the divine nature of man. I know that we have the potential to be so much more than we are. And I know that getting there is within our power. It’s within us.
I have always told people this. I have always tried to instill in others knowledge of the strength they have inside, the power that is their vision of themselves, and the ability they have within themselves to positively affect their lives and the world around them.
Somehow lately, I stopped actively believing this for myself. I forgot that my happiness and joy was a choice I make. I forgot that I have a reason to be happy—many reasons.
A few months ago I came face to face with a realization that shocked and hurt me. And it wasn’t so much that I had never thought of it before. The shocking part was that I didn’t realize the depth of the matter or understand how deeply it would affect me.
If I had to pick a moment when the joy began to leave my life, I would say it was that moment. From then on, this realization began its strangle hold on my life. As I allowed it to strangle me, I did my best to hide it. Unfortunately, I couldn’t hide it—not from everyone. Some very close friends had to deal with the affects too.
Instead of learning the lesson and moving on, I let the wound fester. I focused on it. I tried to make it go away by constantly dwelling on it. I started to blame my circumstances and those around me for my unhappiness. I also started to expect that the people around me would give me the happiness I couldn’t find myself.
Along this journey, I negatively affected one of the best friendships I have ever had. I became a drag. I lost the life in me, and I expected this friend to follow me through my despair and pull me out.
I realize now how wrong I was. And how unfair. I wish I could go back and undo these last months to keep the wounds I caused from being inflicted. Unfortunately, all I can do now is learn and grow.
I am very sorry to any of you that have had to carry me these last few months. I am so indebted to you for your patience and love, and I am so sorry for any pain, frustration, or annoyance I have caused you.
To my friends who put up with me despite my recent depression, I am very sorry. I am working now to revive the life and joy that you used to associate with me.
I may be down, but I am far from done. If there’s one thing I have always believed, it’s that I can do anything I put my mind to. And so can you.
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Well, if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re one of the few. Avatar the movie (directed by James Cameron) has already grossed more than any other film in box office history other than Titanic, Cameron’s other most successful movie to date. At approx 1.7 billion dollars after only 1 month (go here to see current stats), Avatar is on pace to beat Titanic.
I saw it opening night (against my will) and again 2 days later. I also saw it in IMAX 3D about a week ago. It is one of the most visually stunning films I have ever seen – despite the fact that the majority of the visual elements in the film were computer generated. And the creativity involved in this movie (from a visual and world-creation standpoint – characters, creatures, plants, etc.) is spectacular.
Sam Worthington plays the lead male role and performs admirably. But the star of the show by far (in my opinion) is Zoe Saldana. Her physical grace and emotional depth come across beautifully even through her CGI blue alien form. Mention should also be made of the CGI experts that made blue skin not only attractive, but very real.
The only weak point in the film is the story, which follows other similar plots previously explored in Pocahontas and Fern Gully. In my opinion, the story is told well enough with good enough special effects and acting that the unoriginal plot line doesn’t bother me. In fact, I enjoyed it thoroughly.
In short, if you haven’t seen this film, I suggest you do.
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My intern showed me this video today… It’s pretty sweet. DJ Earworm takes the top 25 hits of 2009 and turns it into this awesome Mashup.
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