Tuesday, September 2, 2008


I know it has been a while since i have written any fine messages or random thoughts on my good old ME MARGARET blog. My summer went way too fast and i am not too sure where it really did go, or how well spent it was. I am now on my 2ND week of teaching Kindergarten. For those of you that know me outside of Blog spot you know that teaching kindergarten has been one of my dreams for many years. I am having the time of my life. In true Jeddah style i will now make a top 10 list of my favorite kindergarten moments so far.
10.- Going up to my classroom the weekend before school ( shout out to Dad who dragged us along all through our formative years to help him do the same thing) to unpack new supplies and organize important things like markers and construction paper.
9.- THE AMAZING MAPS STAR GAVE ME to decorate my classroom. The kids love them
8.- Spending 75$ on Legos products for my manipulatives center. Did you know ladies they now make pink and purple legos? Where were those when i was younger and forced to make my Lego house with the "boy" colors?
7.-Coloring posters for our reading charts and class centers. We all know I love to color. LOVE IT
6.- Cleaning out the closets and finding amazing books and toys and games to add to the classroom wonderment, also buying more books at the D.I. for our class. Who gives away Dr. Seuss? seriously?
5.-The 1st day of school
4.-How excited the children are everyday to hear me read "James and the Giant Peach"
3.- Show and tell day. every Tuesday. Don't worry, i bring something to show and tell too
2.- When one of the boys in my class asked me "if Robots had Robot wieners, because if so, his friend just had his robot kick the other robot toy in the robot wiener". that was word for word by the way.
1.- Working with each child individually to start to read. There is nothing like that.

THE VIOLA SWAMP of FOOD

I used to think that healthy food alternatives and substitutes were like Miss Viola Swamp; cold, empty and harsh. Low calorie foods, and whole wheat substitutes always seemed like they'd taste like newspaper and bark to me.I really made no effort to seek them out in the preparation of my meals, nor even considered them. Then in the past year or two, with my awakening to eating better and living better i had no choice but to give them a fair chance. Here is a list of my favorite low calorie alternative foods, that get me through the day, and that help me be in it to win it. In all honestly some of these foods i prefer to their high in calorie and fat counter parts.

1. TURKEY- it comes in all shapes and sizes, just like beef. Turkey dogs, sausages, ground turkey meat, bacon, pepperoni and more. When i was a kid my parents went on this short lived health kick, and they started to buy turkey bacon. It has less fat, and still has the great protein. I really liked it. I actually prefer turkey bacon to the real stuff. I use it in my green chili breakfast burritos on top of my New Mexico Tortilla Company whole wheat tortillas. I use turkey pepperoni on my pita bread pizzas, you can use so much more for less fat and calories on top of that pizza!

2.Granny's Delight Wheat and Fiber bread- So yummy! It makes great toast! I love this bread. Who am i kidding i love all bread. This bread is great and high in fiber. I use it for toast mostly with some "I Can't Believe Its Not Butter" spray on top and a teaspoon of raspberry jam. YUM! Hold on, i am gonna go make some now.

3. Dove Dark Chocolate Bars- 110 calories, 3 grams of fiber. This chocolate bar really hits the spot. I love to eat it while munching on some pretzel sticks. Its a great movie watching treat.

4. Jiffy Pop Healthy Pop Popcorn. So good, i love to pop a bag and sprinkle a small amount of season salt and pepper on it, and then go watch "So You Think You Can Dance", or late night "Monarch of the Glen" reruns.

5. Egg Beaters/Egg Whites- Egg beaters and other egg substitutes are made from egg whites and cook and feel and taste just like real eggs. I love them because you can have more for less fat and calories. I also include them in my breakfast burritos, on top of the turkey bacon, and some green chili salsa. Wow maybe i shouldn't be writing about food while i am hungry. I wish my toast would hurry up.

These are my favorite friendly substitutes while i continue on this slow but steady road of healthy living and weight loss. Some of you may wonder, "But Jeddah, aren't their days where all you want is Dion's Pepperoni Pizza dipped in vats of ranch dressing? i mean come on, you can't substitute Dion's Pizza!?!?!" and that's when i say; "That's why i moved to Utah. It would take 8-10 hours of driving to enable myself, so by Moab i would have talked myself out of it and turned around."

I find that when i have a PMA (positive mental attitude) about these great healthy choices, then they all taste less and less like the wanted ads from the Deseret Morning News, and more like some good flavors. EXCEPT LOW CALORIE CHEESE. i am sorry that's where i draw the line. If cheese can't bubble in the oven like God intended, then its not worth it. I'll cut calories somewhere else.

ESTHER WILLIAMS ONLY WISHES!

A few weeks ago a friend of mine mentioned an article about Mariah Carey in a fashion magazine. In the article she talked about how she used water aerobics to lose weight and that she loved it. We laughed, but then found ourselves looking up class info on line. Now here i am 2 weeks later, weak in the knees from hard workouts, and actually looking forward to putting on a swimsuit.
I used to think water aerobics was for old ladies who have fallen and can't get up.When we got to our 1st class we were the youngest people in it by far, by decades! I thought it would come easy, but those little old ladies schooled me for an entire 60 minutes. Not only did they keep up and work out faster and more consistent than us newbies but they also maintained looks of pure intimidation and force without even splashing their faces or getting their hair wet. People i am here to say that water aerobics is hard work. Every time i get out of that pool i feel like i have ran a marathon, or been run over by the Oldsmobile Cutlass that these mean old ladies drive to get to class. I love it. I over came my swimsuit in public fears and go twice a week. It is so much fun! We have great tunes ranging from Michael Jackson (pre-awkwardness) to 70's Rock. We do a combination of cardio workouts and aerobic moves, using the water resistance to tighten the work out and push harder. We stretch and do yoga and pilate moves to warm up and cool down.I go with a few friends. I am not lying when i say the older women who look like innocent organists from church, leave us in the kiddie pool when it comes to the exercises. I look forward to every Tuesday and Thursday lately. The bonus features of my class include the giant purple water slide we go down in the recreational pool after every workout, and the very entertaining Gay Men's Swim Team that meets in the pool after us, and cheers us on!

COWBOY UP

Dozens of people gather every year for the sacred ritual of celebrating the new spring season, Idaho style. The Branding of the new calves. This tradition dates back to pioneer times. This year i was able to for the 1st time participate in the wonderment.

My Uncle owns and runs a cattle ranch in Southern Idaho. This ranch had been in our family for decades, it is the same homestead where my mother grew up. About ten years ago they expanded and purchased land in a warmer climate for the cattle in the winter. My friends Ingrid and Mandy and i ventured there this past weekend to witness and assist in the celebration.

The boys who roped were friends of my younger cousin. She asked them to come help. We met them the night before branding at the bonfire that was ablaze when we arrived. These boys friendly, funny, charming, and cowboys were all about 20 years old. We sat around the fire with them talking and laughing and flirting for a few hours. As fun as flirting with inebriated cowboys who spit chew in the fire can be, we soon retired to the barn (our sleeping quarters) for bed. We set up a tent in a stall in the barn, to keep out the mice that we saw running around as we laid down straw. In the stall down from us was a calf and cow who kept us company through the night. It was freezing cold, and the drunk cowboys wouldn't leave us alone once they hit they "i love you" and "what is the meaning of life" phases of drunkenness. They slept in sleeping bags on the straw, worried that the mice would climb in their boots in the night.

There were about 300 calves that needed to be branded, injected with hormones, and medications. They first rounded up the cattle mommies and babies into the corral, we watched from a few yards behind the cattle on a 4 wheeler. Then they separated the calves and put them in a corral. Then the cowboys roped and pulled calves 2 at a time past us, as the men branded and we took turns giving the cows their shots. It was fascinating to watch, a little hard at 1st to give a cow a shot, while it was groaning or yelling or i don't know how to describe the noises these calves were making.

We did this for most of the day Saturday. We stopped for lunch and to reapply sunscreen. Saturday afternoon Ingrid and Mandy and i took a quick trip to town, which consisted of 1 stop sign and 2 blocks of houses, a school and an LDS church. We found rusty old playground equipment at the park and played around for a while before heading back to the ranch. By 5pm we were all finished and settled around the trailer for dinner. The dreamy roping cowboys packed up their horses and left. We gathered around the fire pit, doused it with lighter fluid and burned tumble weeds and old phone polls. My uncle told us scary ghost stories from when he drives truck cross the western states to deliver cattle. Most of you know i am easily afraid of the dark and have an overactive imagination. These haunted highway stories didn't help. We slept on couches warm inside a trailer, with the curtains closed.

This was the most fun i have had in a long time, it was great to see my family, and to get down and dirty with the cattle. As a child i spent most of my summers in Idaho playing on the ranch. Now that i am older, it feels great to go and see and participate in a tradition that has been in my family for generations. It is also a great pleasure to meet new cowboys, and shamelessly flirt with them. This weekend it was my turn to cowboy up.

In honor of the You Tube awards

In honor of the awards recently given on YouTube i would like to showcase some of my favorites.

The best comedy video:

Most Creative:



And best eyewitness video

These are just a few of the winners i checked out, but i had to cut myself off from the computer and walk away before hours slipped away.

I found a man's take on TWILIGHT

TWILIGHT FANS check out this funny blog about the books. His other posts are very funny too, there in one entirely about edward cullen. check it out.
http://mormonhusbands.blogspot.com/2008/02/twilight-series-for-dummies-and-totally.html

boys

Am i broken? I can't tell anymore if i like a boy or just like their attention. And when they give me special singled out attention i can no longer just go with the flow and enjoy it. I have this unhealthy need to categorize the attention they give me right away into categories in my mind, friend, meaningless flirting, or potential romance. why do i do that? is it a self preservation mechanism? What do i do? How did i get this way? I think it comes from being a "back burner" girl for so long i can't just let things be. I did let things be and i got burned and used. Back burner girl is the worst position to hold, the friend the cuddle buddy the shoulder to cry on, the entertainer, the listener, supporter and best friend. till someone "better" comes along. One too many times for me and now i am a little bitter and leery to trust. What do i do? Matt and Liz say be forward, upfront and to the point. This approach makes the most sense to me. Being forward lately has saved me a lot of time and drama i think. I don't want to hang in the "gray zone" of are we friends? or more? for too long. I don't play hard to get very well. I say what i think. But if i am forward "Date me, Choose Me, Love me!" (sorry couldn't help quoting Grey's anatomy) then doesn't that break the sacred rules presented in the "He's Just Not That Into You" book? If they really are interested won't they tell me? Lately i assume rejection right when the fun attention starts. This could easily mess up the possibility of good things even happening. Assuming rejection means i shut down and leave these boys alone having assumed things that probably haven't even been decided, or are just starting.
And there is Star's theory. All girls are cheap and easy when it comes to boy attention. Am i won over just by a flirting moment, a call to talk, a good night of laughing? Are these boys even what i want, or am i enchanted by the rare attention? A friend told me that any boy is lucky to hang out with me, and not me feeling lucky and waiting to hang out with him. I think we as girls quickly forget we are catches too. I know i do. I somehow always leave the ball in the boy's court. When i really play any sport involving a ball i am a ball hog. Ask my friends from 2nd grade and Four Square. So why do i let the boys have it when dating?
I am having a Carrie Bradshaw type blog today questioning myself and my relationship patterns. i don't really now how i got here or why i feel all these things. All i know is that since i have moved here i have felt that i have been standing right in front of amazing boys waving my hands frantically pointing to myself saying "something fun and wonderful is right here" and i remain invisible. I look at a few of my friends, and i can see them waving frantically too, also unseen. Not frantic to get married and have lots of babies just yet, but ready and willing to try a healthy adult relationship for once. There is no one to blame for all these feelings and thoughts, no one but maybe myself and my attitude. Am i once bitten twice shy? Or is this a deeper emotional dysfunction brewing?

down a cup size

I faced a harsh moment of truth this past week. I was laying in bed in my PJs ( the usual pj pants and my Sandia Matadors Football t-shirt with the collar cut off because i hate t shirt collars) reading. I was starting a new book called "Eat, Pray, Love" (check out goodreads.com)

I was just on the 2nd page when i was distracted by something. I couldn't help but notice the giant gap and void space in my bra that didn't used to be there. i quickly sat up, maybe it was how i was laying. Nope. I get up and look in the mirror, front view, side view. All around. extra space in my bra. Why haven't i truly noticed this before?

I have been working really hard at eating healthy and maintaining my eating plan this past month, and i had upped my exercise by like 100 percent these past 2 weeks. I was house and dog sitting and the cute golden retriever Caesar needed daily walking, so we walked hard an hour each day. With more exercise came more water intake too. I have been seeing results on the scale too, nothing major or drastic, just gradual and consistent weight loss. This makes me very happy and i have been working really hard and avoiding all birthday cupcakes in the staff room at work. But why should my chest be the one to take the brunt of this hard work?

I cannot rationalize it anymore i have to honestly go down a cup size. This is shocking and very upsetting to me. I know i know. hooray i have lost weight. I am very proud of myself but this down in bra size thing is scary. I have to go buy new bras this week, and be re-fitted. I have been this same bra size my entire adult life. But girls let me tell you there is no fudging anymore. the negative space within my old bra size is too much to try and hide away. i could fit 2 cell phones and my Zune, and maybe some lip gloss throughout the cups and no one would notice.

So girls tell me, why is this sparking a spiral of sadness and fear within me? I should be thrilled that i am working towards a healthy goal. That night when i was looking in the mirror i called my sister for emotional support. We are at the opposite sides of the bra sizes and body sizes. For graduation all she wanted was breast implants. I don't think she needs them, she some how got the cute well proportioned size 4 genes while i got the "plenty of me to love" side of genes in the Carrell pool. She told me it wasn't a big deal and that she is still smaller than i. Then she said "when i get implants i will go a size larger than you now though." No, that's not fair! I always had the bigger chest. That's the one thing i had. She has the cute body and great hair and I had the bigger chest. Will they continue to get smaller? My arms are smaller, and where they used to be is baggy skin and when i erase a chalk board or something i look like i have bat arms. I am losing my identity and shedding my old body image very slowly but yet enough to where i am freaking out. I joke about it with my room mate when i showed her the shocking vast wasteland in my old bra. But honestly part of me is freaked out, and for the 1st time ever I not excited to go to Victoria's Secret.

the leading man

I was talking with darling Kelley today about girls being sidekicks and boys being leading men. That's when in my head i started to compose the perfect leading man for me. Calm down this is a wish list and in no shape or form realistic, but beyond entertaining to think about. Its been like 7 months since I've really liked a boy so this is my wishful thinking during my dry spell.

Jeddah's leading man will have the valor and loyalty of Gerard Butler's character in "300". the Abs are optional.:)

This same leading man will have the sincerity and Honestly of Mr. Darcy. He also had a very low tolerance for stupidity and i support that characteristic as well. If he came with Pemberly I wouldn't mind either. He is also welcome to glance in my direction longingly as often as he pleases.

Lets take into consideration the sharp and honest tongue of Rhett Butler. He knows what he wants and how he will get it. I admire his bluntness. He is also very genuine in his own twisted way and sees right through the fake actions of others. Getting in an argument with him would be such a turn on! I need to be kissed often and by those who know how too Rhett!!

Now The Rock. His charm, his smile, how in most of his movies he hates to use guns unless he has to. He is so brave and strong. He always fights for whats right. He is probably feeding the homeless his homemade chili right now. i am fully aware of how cheesy i sound right now.He is my Tad Hamilton.I have an awkward darling crush oh him, so my leading man if its not him, will have all of the above mentioned characteristics. And secretly i as twisted as it may sound to some, i find his tattoos very hot.

What i find to be very very important is charisma and wit. The sense of humor of Jim from "The Office"captures the personality i need. He is charming, funny, sweet, spontaneous, sarcastic, witty and quick. This sense of humor is rare and beautiful in its natural and truest form. I need someone who can keep me on my toes in a conversation and who can joke and play at any time. Witty banter is the biggest of turn ons to me!! Friends lets think back on the boys I've liked or dated, ALL VERY FUNNY at least to me. ( yes my volermort was very funny regardless of his emotional baggage!!)

So take all these characteristics, and add what is most near and dear to my heart, Good old strong LDS faith. The Strength of Captain Moroni who followed his heart and his faith is a must have in my main man. All this would create the perfect man for Jeddah, unless those who know me better than i do think they can do better! While i tough it out with this dry spell for leading men in my life, i will refer to my emotional and spiritual Frankenstein type leading man i created myself.

BEFORE I DIE

I have never been east of Texas. I am planning a trip to DC this spring, but before that day i have never crossed the wide Mississippi. I have been to about every state west of Texas. I have seen both Dakotas, Wyoming, Nebraska, Oregon and Idaho. I have seen about every part of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and California. I have done cart-wheels into 4 different states at the same time (shout out to 4 corners) But, i have never been east. This haunts me because one of my dying wishes and life long goals is to see real life fireflies.

They fascinate me. I would love to run around at twilight and catch some in a mason jar. This is one of my heart's desires. It may sound random and weird, but hey this is me we are talking about. I find the idea of walking through a field of fireflies to be dreamy and romantic. Its just a matter of time before i head to the south to find some, and pick up post cards along the way. I don't know what, and i don't know how but i know something is starting right now, watch and you'll see some day I'll be part of their world!

If you know me then you also know about my strange fascination with Machu Picchu in Peru. If i could go any where in the entire world i would go there. The idea of hiking up there and seeing that vista and walking in and around those ancient structures is very appealing to me. I would want to get lost there, or spend the night there and explore for days. As long as there are no giant spiders. I want to go before they build a tram to the top, before it gets trampled by more tourists as it becomes more easily accessible. I have always wanted to go there ever since i learned about it in Spanish Class in 6th grade. I carry pictures of it around with me. When i hiked around Uxmal in Mexico it just strengthened my longing to go farther south and explore in Peru. Friends invite me to go on foreign cruises or travel to Australia or New Zealand. I won't go, not until i see Machu Picchu first. Hell or high water i am going. Who is with me?

I have broken free!

So this is how my TV viewing was the past fall, before the evil strike. Some of these shows i would end up watching online later, but these are the ones i followed.
MONDAY- "Chuck" and "Samantha Who?"
TUESDAY- "Bones" every now and again, not religiously
WEDNESDAY-nothing really, maybe "Bones" is on wednesday, i cant remember
THURSDAY(brace yourselves)- "Ugly Betty", "The Office", "30 Rock", "Grey's Anatomy" and an occasional episode of "ER" to see if the girl from India ever hooked up with Shane West's character but i think i am not sure but i think his legs got severed off and is gone. Please note that this took old fashioned VCR recording, or waiting till friday to watch some episodes on line.
FRIDAY-"Moonlight"
So now because the writer's strike has carried on for many dark and cold months, i haven't had this usually very rigerous TV viewing schedule.With the beauty of the internet, i was able to watch all these shows "On Jeddah Demand" freeing up some evenings for actual socialization and interaction with fellow human beings. But i still planned to tune into at least parts of most of these shows, or episode recaps.

Does anyone else feel eerily liberated with some good free time on their hands? I realized this week that i have so much spare time. Precious time that back in the days of regularly scheduled programming was no where to be found. I went to a ward activity last night, on a Thursday, the busiest TV night of the week. I do pilates before bed. I have read some dang good books. I have started to dust off my painting supplies and listen to some good tunes and paint, which is my therapy and happy place. i call people and talk to them after 9 when my minutes are free. It is such a strange feeling but i am liking it. I am in no means saying that the writer's strike should keep on trucking. What i do think is that i might sacrifice some shows to have "Jeddah Time" which i really enjoy on nights when i am not in class. Now people i do want you to know that i am just as suseptable to "Gilmore Girls" reruns and i have tuned in to Idol auditions. Calm down i havent thrown the tube into the great salt lake or anything drastic.

I guess i am just asking all you fellow bloggers and TV fans, because i know you are out there, how you doing with the free time? have you rediscovered yourselves? i think i might take up sailing or spelunking when the weather warms up. Don't worry i will never desert "Conan O'Brian" or "So You Think You Can Dance" when the occasion calls for it.

sunshine day dreams

It was a cold and dreary Januaury day,

Jeddah got up and out of bed

the snow had chased all the sunshine away

The plants and trees were still all dead.

"How i long for the warmth of the summer sun"

She thought as she put on her layers of clothes

"This blistering snow and icy roads is getting to be no fun "

She yearned to once again feel warmth in her toes.

She blazed through the snow to the icy bus stop to wait

She forced herself to go out in the cold winter air

Half frozen she was waiting her bus was very late

Then up pulled a black trans-am as though with out a care

"JUMP IN" said a voice, ruggedly exotic and foreign

she hesitated as her heart began to race

"lets catch a flight to get to thailand by morning"

the stranger said while driving a crazy pace

"I've seen you each morning waiting in the snow,

i've longed to see you laugh and smile

your eyes always seemed to glisten and glow

though you stood and waited for a very long while"

her heart still racing she was glad for her new friend

he took her home to pack all her things

She hoped this tropical adventure would neverend

and wondered what crazy fun it would bring

They were gone a month with no message or note

she returned with a warm sun-kissed tan

She had even missed the Primary vote

because of this handsome and funny man

They fell madly inlove and laughter under the sun on the beach

They planned an August wedding reception in desert heat

Their dreams of warmth and eternal joy were finally at reach

Before they set off together in the hot sunset in their barefeet

All were rejoicing with shouts of glee

Jeddah finally tossed the wedding flowers

Star caught them and rejoiced "soon it will be me"

excited for her awaited rise to romance power!

THE COMPLETE JANE AUSTEN

Has anyone been watching The Complete Jane Austen series on PBS Sunday nights? I watched Persuasion and Northanger Abbey the past 2 Sunday nights. Usually the show is a 2 part adventure. These adaptations of Jane Austen's novels have been shortened quite a bit. They were each just an hour and a half. Persuasion's Captain Wentworth was very dreamy in almost a David Beckam type way, making the show fun to watch as he gave those longing Colin Firth/Mr. Darcy type looks the entire movie. It was short, fun and charming.

So Northanger Abbey last Sunday was trying for a more Gothic and spooky mood. The Property and Castle in Northanger Abbey reminded me of the shots of Dr. Frankenstein's castle in Young Frankenstein or Count Dracula's castle on Sesame Street, because of the eerie lightning behind every shot of the Abbey. I had to laugh out loud Count Dracula style "ONE-ha ha ha TWO ha ha ha".

I am pumped for this Sunday's Mansfield Park which is my favorite. I already watched the trailer for it, and i already have issues with Fanny Price's eyebrows but i am trying not to let that damper my experience. In all other Jane Austen books The heroine ends up with the handsome stranger she barely knew, or is just barely getting to know in the course of the book. Not so with MP. She falls madly in love with her best friend who she's known her whole life. (lets pretend they're not cousins ok?) This idea is highly romantic to me. My mother told me once growing up that the greatest advice about love and romance and soul mates is to marry a man who is your best friend. That's totally Fanny and Edmond. I recommend the Frances O' Conner and Johnny Lee Miller film version of the book. Its great. Just wanted to give a shout out to any version of JANE AUSTEN anything.

TOP 10 FILM ADAPTATIONS OF JANE AUSTEN MOVIES (in no order)

10. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE- random LDS version.

9. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE- Kiera Knightly version- those who know me know why i have a few issues with this one even though over all its relatively ok.

8. PERSUASION- Masterpiece theater version

7.SENSE AND SENSIBILITY- Emma Thompson and Kate

6. NORTHANGER ABBEY- Masterpiece theater dramatic silly version

5. PERSUASION- the old A&E or is it BBC version?

4. EMMA- go GWEN!

3. BRIDE AND PREJUDICE- Bollywood adaptation, NO LIFE WITH OUT WIFE

2. MANSFIELD PARK- Johnny Lee Miller as Edmond

1. PRIDE PREJUDICE- A&E version. work it COLIN FIRTH

Everyone agree? And if i might add before i go, all these Masterpiece theater versions sure make Bath, England seem snotty and for the elite. i have no desire to ever venture to Bath and take a turn about the rooms there.

CRANK THAT

So this is the hot new dance. I am learning the steps. Mock me all you want but most of you know that i love dancing and already have taken a HIP HOP dance class last year. when i searched you tube to see the music video i found these hilarious videos. is it me or could these boys totally be from South Jordan or even good old Murray UT?

AND this one is funny too. Watch Patrick he is my favorite

AND HERE IS THE REAL THING by SOULJA BOY

greatest break up songs ever.

The other night i was talking with a friend about great break up and closure songs. Such songs help the broken hearted to move on, but first and foremost be mad a hurt, just for a little bit. I tapped into my person collection of bitter relationship music and have compliled my list of best break up songs ever. here goes.

1. MALA GENTE- JUANES

2. Dry your eyes- The Streets

3. Scars- Papa Roach

4. I want to break free- Queen

5. Stronger- Christina Aguilera

6. its a tie between 2 Kelly Clarksons : Since you've been gone, Never again

7. Bury the shovel- Clay Walker

8. Who's gonna ride your wild horses?- U2

9.There is- Box Car racer

10.Don't Stay- Linkin Park

11. Another tie for Avril this time:Together, or I can do better

12. Defying Gravity- Wicked

13. Let it Be- The Beatles

14. I miss you- Blink 182

15. Almost Lover- A fine frenzy

16. Extrodinary Machine- Fiona Apple

Yeah so once i started listing i couldnt stop. Yikes. They are in no specific order. They have helped through the process of boys who werent good for me. Some are mean, others sad. I want to spotlight "Mala Gente" because it is the most bitter break up song ever! and because i wanted to look at pictures of Juanes.:)

I tried to find a translation but the ones i found sucked. I love it.

Tú me pides que seamos solo amigos, amigos.Y a mí no me interesa ser tu amigo Tú me dices que este amor ha sido en vano Que malo que dices eso, pero que bueno que se acabó Mala gente , te burlaste de mis sentimientos y ahora te lamentas Mala gente, vas a pagarla caro porque a mí tú ya no me interesas Mala gente, porque tu eres una mentirosa y una mala gente¡Y en el infierno enterita enterita te vas a quemar! Tú me pides que regrese ahora, ahora Y ahora es a mí a quien lo le importas Tú me pides que seamos más que amigos, amigos Y amigos para que si no hay cariño Hoy por fin me he dado cuenta de tu engaño De tu mala calaña y tanto mal que me hiciste tú Mala gente , te burlaste de mis sentimientos y ahora te lamentas Mala gente, vas a pagarla caro porque a mí tú ya no me interesasMala gente, porque tu eres una mentirosa y una mala gente ¡Y en el infierno enterita enterita te vas a quemar!

top 10's of 2007

TOP TENS OF 2007

top 10 movies i saw:

1.the waitress

2.Transformers

3.Stardust

4.HAIRSPRAY

5.Enchanted

6.Lars and the real Girl

7.Jane Austen book club


8.Bourne Ultimatum

9.310 to yuma

10. Becoming Jane i guess since i have to have 10 to play my own game



BOOKS

1.Twilight

2.new moon

3.eclipse

4.secret life of bees

5.the constant princess

6.in to the wild

7.the name sake

8.he's just not that into you

9.rule number two, lessons i learned in a combat hospital

10.Harry Potter and the deathly hallows



TV shows/series

1.Heroes

2.Moonlight

3.Season 3 of the office

4.Ugly Betty

5.Chuck

6.Samantha who?

7.Grey's anat, before awkwardness of izzy and george

8.Intervention

9.30 rock

10.Iron Chef/ the new iron chef