i'm counting down to 2007

Coming to Orlando in 2007 ...

January 17 - Cowboy Mouth @ Backbooth
January 31 - The Lemonheads @ The Social
February 19 - Deerhoof @ The Social
March 20 - Snow Patrol, OK Go and Silversun Pickup @ Hard Rock Live
March 31 – Of Montreal @ The Club at Firestone
April 12 – Sebadoh @ The Social

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In the Steven Tyler "Wait a minute ... I love that idea" category ... check out this headline: Red Hot Chili Peppers to rock Disneyland Resort. Apparently, the band is following in Aerosmith's footsteps by lending their music to a Disney attraction. Space Mountain will become Rockin' Space Mountain, and riders will hear "Higher Ground" as they twist and turn in the dark roller coaster attraction. "Around the World" will play on Rockin' California Screamin'. The article makes it sounds like this is only temporary; it will end once the Year of a Million Dreams Celebration ends.

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Lastly, let me share some fun things I've downloaded recently.

Autloux, as rbally agrees, is quite underrated and not nearly as popular as their talent suggests they should be. Check the blog for live songs from their May 5, 2005, performance at the Double Door in Chicago. My heart was skipping beats as the little blue line followed my Mac's progress of plucking the songs from the Web. They didn't disappoint.

Then, Daytrotter.com highlighted some live Mates of State tracks. Although not as good as hearing them on the polo fields in the beautiful desert heat, they are still lovely. Now do as Daytrotter says: "Download free Mates of State tunes at daytrotter.com"

santa, i know what i want for xmas ...

I actually hit 9 miles an hour on our new Segway at work. I LOVE this thing!

happy holidaze

I’m tired. The stress of the holidays alone is enough the wear me out – and I don’t mean the stress of being single. I mean JUST the stress of the holidays is enough to make me want to curl up in a fetal position under all my covers. Then you add to the mix impatient drivers, tourists who drive like they got their license this morning, crowded stores, etc., and just forget it. Hibernation until 2007 sounds like a plan.

But there’s just no time for that. There’s really no time to even read this – I mean, are you finished your holiday shopping? If you’re not, then here are some fun Web sites that offer excellent ideas.

Gifts.com - I found some really cool items on the site, and I had a blast just looking through the pages. I wonder if they have birthday registrations???

SockArmy.com – I love funky socks and hosiery. This site has something to complement every outfit in your Ambassador-approved wardrobe.

PerpetualKid.com – With the tag line “Entertain your inner child,” I don’t think there’s much left to say. I will say that I spent nearly an hour perusing all the different categories of gifts. Gingerbread cookie cutters that are missing limbs, marshmallow guns and more. Yes, 33 is the new black.

And if you’ve been so busy that you have no idea what’s going on in the world, let me bring you up to speed.

The New Orleans Saints kick ass. We’re second in the entire NFC!!! WHO DAT!!

Tootie is pregnant.

Nicole Richie got busted, and I learned that she weighs as much as my high school backpack.

Prince’s bare ass is the halftime show of the Superbowl.

Eddie Murphy is Scary Spice’s babydaddy.

And I'm spent.