Already an intense song (a good cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill") with a bunch of quick cuts from an also intense show (TWIN PEAKS), made this 3 and a half minute movie thing quite compelling. Like, my heart began to race slightly. I already get worked up by music as well as with this show, so, yeah, you should watch it.

If you haven't seen Twin Peaks and don't want things to be spoiled for you, you might want to keep away.

1. I Hear a New World 2:44
2. Orbit Around the Moon 2:49
3. Entry of the Globbots 3:10
4. The Bublight 2:43
5. March of the Bribcots 2:07
6. Love Dance of the Saroos 2:34
7. Glob Waterfall 3:15
8. Magnetic Field 3:10
9. Valley of the Saroos 2:50
10. Dribcots Space Boat 2:16
11. Disc Dance of the Globbots 2:15
12. Valley of No Return 3:01

Joe Meek - producer
Rod Freeman - guitar, vocals
Ken Harvey - tenor sax, vocals
Roger Fiola - Hawaiian Guitar
Chris White - guitar
Doug Collins - bass
Dave Golding - drums

AMG:
"In 1960, Joe Meek - already thinking in terms that couldn't be constrained by the limits of the day's technologies and marketing strategies - devised a "concept LP" of sorts that speculated about the nature of life on the moon (this was almost ten years before Apollo 11). Working with a group of musicians he dubbed the Blue Men, this "outer space music fantasy" tried to conjure the mood of the cosmos with the clavioline, a Hawaiian guitar, a rinky-dink piano, and then-futuristic electronic noises and sound effects. Listening today, the largely instrumental work sounds futuristic in a very dated way, especially the Chipmunks-like, electronically sped-up voices that were meant to simulate those little green men. As Monty Python's Flying Circus would say, it all sounds a bit silly, but it's an interesting insight into his unique production techniques - the sounds he sculpted for "Magnetic Field," for instance, are a clear forerunner of the electronic pulses that open and close "Telstar." Only four tracks from the opus were released at the time, on a super-rare EP; 30 years later, the RPM CD I Hear a New World presented the full work to the public for the first time."

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1. I'm in the Mood for Swing 6:48
2. Another Time, Another Place 6:18
3. The Courtship 4:33
4. Rock Me to Sleep 5:12
5. Janel 5:25
6. The Romp 5:46
7. Summer Serenade 4:55
8. Not So Blue 7:21
9. You, Only You 6:39
10. Blue Moonlight 6:06
11. South Side Samba 6:43

Benny Carter - Sax (Alto)
Dizzy Gillespie - Trumpet (2, 8, 11)
Howard Alden - Guitar (1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11)
Roland Hanna - Piano
George Mraz - Bass
Louie Bellson - Drums

AMG:
"All 11 of the songs are somewhat obscure and therefore fresh Carter compositions ("Summer Serenade" is perhaps the best-known) and Dizzy Gillespie sits in with the group for three songs. But even with Gillespie, guitarist Howard Alden and pianist Roland Hanna, the solo star throughout is the ageless Benny Carter, who at the age of 80 still seemed to be improving."

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Modern life: typing on a MacBook while watching Björk's show being run on MacBooks.

I'm always playing ACWW. My gates are open occasionally, but since no one is on wifi thats on my rooster, I've opened my gates. Your free to add me. My name is Kathy, My town is DaleCity, and my friend code is 459786256911. I have all fruits, I also have nookingtons, and my town people are friendly. I'll be on the Game all day, so if your on.. let me know and we can visit each others town!

Gates are open!

They are closed now.  Well they have been closed for a while.  I just forgot to get on here and change it.  Sorrryyyyy.  I don't know when I will be on again cause I have to go somewhere where wi-fi is free or go to my parents house. Which I don't know when that will be.  I'll post again though when I do open them.

They are closed now.  Well they have been closed for a while.  I just forgot to get on here and change it.  Sorrryyyyy.  I don't know when I will be on again cause I have to go somewhere where wi-fi is free or go to my parents house. Which I don't know when that will be.  I'll post again though when I do open them.

I'm in Tokyo. Again. Not that I'm complaining.


I got my hair cut by Charlie Le Mindu btw. I usually style it in a quiff though sometimes it just does this insane scientist thing.

I should have bought some of this product. (look at the floor)


This was my first meal.

This udon has a huge piece of delicious, juicy abura age on top, thus it is called kitsune (fox). Abura age is the fox's favourite food.

This is my handwriting.


And this is the love of my life NINO-KUN <3. Always in a massive billboard near me, to make me melt and die.




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1. Estreito de Taruma 4:18
2. What Price Samba (Quanto Vale um Samba) 6:15
3. Country Road (Chão de Terra) 3:30
4. May I Have This Dance? (Conçede-Me Esta Dança?) 5:10
5. Nothing Will Be as It Was (Nada Seré Como Antes) 3:08
6. Last Summer in Rio 10:45
7. The House I Lived In (A Casa Em Que Vivi), Prelude 5:51

José Roberto Bertrami - Keyboards, Vocals, Percussion
Alex Malheiros - Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Vocals
Ivan Conti - Percussion, Drums
+
Helio Delmiro, Doto, Aleuda, Cadinho

AMG:
"A mixed bag that has more strengths than weaknesses, Telecommunication demonstrates Azymuth's ability to occasionally get into trouble when resorting to hi-tech gimmickry for its own sake, but also illustrates how rewarding the Brazilian trio can be. With its vocoder-ish hijinks, the funk-influenced "May I Have This Dance" is a dated and corny bit of silliness unworthy of Azymuth. But there's also much to admire on this CD, including the haunting "The House I Lived In," the sensuous "Country Road," and the sentimental "Last Summer in Rio." Though keyboardist/pianist José Roberto Bertrami and bassist/guitarist Alex Malheiros do not always stretch out enough, the results are quite appealing when they do."

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1. Appelation D'Origine Controlee (A.O.C)
2. Keyilo
3. Mofude Ya Mpela
4. Lamusa Bakufa Kala

AMG:
"With his dynamic vocals and flamboyant personality, Papa Wemba (born Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba) played an essential role in the evolution of Central African music. Respectfully known as "the King of Rhumba," Wemba successfully fused African traditions with Western pop and rock influences. A co-founder of Zaiko Langa Langa in 1970, he went on to international attention as the leader of Isife Lokole in 1974, and Viva La Musica since 1976. According to publicity materials for the Womadelaide festival, Wemba "creates wonderfully infectious music, combining the sophistication of a Paris nightclub with the vibe of an African open-air concert." While www.fyiucalgary.com proclaimed that "his voice is gold and his music makes you want to dance," www.afropop.com declared that he offered "just the right balance between traditional African music and Western pop." Born in the Kinshasa region of what was then the Belgian Congo and now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wemba was taught that he was descended from a long line of BaTetela warrior chieftains. His mother, a professional mourner who sang at funeral wakes, had a profound influence on his singing. He recalled in a late-'90s interview, "If mother was still alive, I would be rich in words and rich in melodies. She was my first teacher and my first audience." Wemba didn't begin singing until joining the choir of a Roman Catholic Church after the death of his father, a chief of customs, in 1966. The experience sharpened his abilities to sing in minor keys. Helping to form Zaiko Langa Langa in 1969, Wemba remained with the group for four years. During that time, the group went from playing American R&B to focusing on traditional Zairian dance music. Their hits included several Wemba-penned tunes, such as "Pauline," "C'est la Vérité," "Chouchouna," and "Liwa Ya Somo." Leaving Zaiko Langa Langa in 1974, Wemba formed the first bands of his own, Isife Lokole and Yoka Lokole. Both groups used the lokole, a hollow tree trunk played with two sticks, as a rhythmic foundation. Moving to the village of Molokai in the center of Kinshasa's Matonge district in 1977, Wemba formed his most successful group, Viva la Musica. Their music continued to reflect an authenticity campaign launched by President Mobutu. Wemba appeared frequently on state-sponsored television, talking about the influence of traditional Zairian music and the importance of the authenticity campaign. From the beginning, Viva La Musica's reputation was built as much on their passion for designer clothes as their music. www.afropop.org described the band's garb as "baggy, pleated trousers, hemmed above shiny brogues, and hair clipped close at the sides." Fans inspired by the band's style of dress began dressing similarly and were known as "La Sape," taken from the expression, "La Société des Ambienceus et ces Personnes D'Élégance." Viva la Musica was extremely popular among the Congo's youth. Their first year climaxed with the Kinshasa newspaper Elima naming the band best orchestra, Wemba best singer, and their single, "Mère Supérieure," best song. Over the next three years, the group continued to record hit singles, including "Moku Nyon Nyon," "Nyekesse Migue'l," and "Cou Cou Dindon." Determined to capture a European following, Wemba and Viva La Musica vocalist Rigo Star took a six-month sabbatical from the band in 1979 to join Tabu Ley Rochereau's group, Afrisa International. Relocating to Paris in the early '80s, Wemba formed a second version of Viva la Musica. While this group took a more Westernized approach, the original band continued to perform indigenous-based music. Wemba explained, "My original group is there for me Zairian fans who come to hear typical African sounds but when I decided to be a singer with an international name, I formed another group to appeal to a different public." Wemba appeared in the late-'80s musical revue Africa Oye!, and toured as the opening act for Peter Gabriel's Secret World tour in 1993. He received a best artist Kora award at the first All-African music awards ceremony three years later. Wemba has continued to fuse the musical traditions of his homeland and Western pop. His 1995 album Emotion was produced by Stephen Hague of Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and New Order fame."

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If everything goes right I'll be on tomorrow at 1pm central time. 
My info is:
Alica in Ho'ville
4726-6961-0814

If everything goes right I'll be on tomorrow at 1pm central time. 
My info is:
Alica in Ho'ville
4726-6961-0814

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/fugs_and_pieces_110609.html

-- Busy Phillips called Chad Michael Murray "a douche" at the Paley Festival's Dawson's Creek event. The account of the ensuing attempts of James Van Der Beek to kinda-sorta-not-really defend The Chad is hysterical. Oh, CMM. You squinty, squinty douche.[Zap2It]

-- This is a fascinating account of Nicolas Cage's compulsive spending: 'Three people who visited his house also report seeing shrunken heads. None is sure whether they were actual people's heads (which are illegal to import) or simply those of animals (which generally are not). Still, one thing was for certain. "They were pretty weird," says a source.' Also, the art on that first page really ought to be the next National Treasure movie poster. [The Daily Beast]

-- How is it possible that Dakota Fanning has grown up as an insanely respected child actress AND a totally normal kid who is also completely adorable? I mean, if you are a movie star and the potentially jealous fools at your high school STILL vote you Homecoming Princess, then you must be doing something right. [JustJared]

-- Who do we think is going to wear these Alexander McQueen shoes first? My vote is Lady Gaga, although she might have to wrestle them from Jennifer Lopez's greedy claws. [Vogue]

-- But it is REALLY a reality show based on The Cutting Edge if nobody is doing the pamchenko? [PopWatch]

-- Stephen Colbert wants to save the U.S. Olympic Speed Skating team by raising enough cash to sponsor it. People can donate by clicking here. We love you, Stephen. Also, you'd raise a lot more money if you promised to wear the unitard on-air. Trust us. We're fashion bloggers. [Time.com and USSpeedskating.org]

-- We did an interview for Lifetime's Web site, and then we picked a couple celebrity looks we like that are themed by People Whose Legs Remind Us We Really Need To Unplug The Laptop And Work Out Sometime. [MyLifetime.com]

-- And after the jump, a video clip that I hope will make your life, as it did mine:

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/the_fuglls110609.html

Okay, Kristin, we see you. And we covet your abs. Mission accomplished.

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/the_fugma_sisters110609.html

Bold choices from Yvonne and Madeline Zima here.



I'm not entirely convinced Yvonne didn't make that red thing herself one long, sleepless night while TNT ran the movie Maverick over and over again. And Madeline's seems like it belongs in one of those old-timey photo setups where you show up, they put old clothes over your real ones, and tell you not to smile while they take your photo -- all so you can get a sepia-toned picture of yourself in a cardboard frame looking like your own crabby ancestor.

In fact:


If only I had the Photoshop skills, I'd add, like, a fruit cart and a train station to the background, and then I think we'd have a winner.

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/mtvemas_perryoutfits_110609.html

Katy Perry had a busy night in Germany: As the host of the MTV EMAs, she did what every awards-show emcee does, and wore seventy billion different outfits. I got tired just sifting through the photos, and I didn't have to change my pants every five minutes to do it -- although maybe next time I will, just to increase my empathy. That way, when, say, Eva Longoria Parker hosts the ALMAs again and dons 15 separate ensembles, and I fug them, and she calls me up (you know, as she's wont to do) and goes, "Bitch, you don't know my life," I can be like, "Oh yes I DO -- do you KNOW how many t-shirts I went through last night while I was surfing for photos?" And then we'll cry and hug it out and she'll give me a pair of Louboutins from her closet as a peace offering.

Anyway: Perry. Let's start with what she wore on the red carpet.



I don't mind this too much. From some angles, the black detail looks like a creeping skin disease, and I guess it is indenting on her left boob a little bit, and I am tired of fishtails... in fact, given all of that, why DOESN'T it bother me? I don't know. I actually think she looks pretty. And TINY. It's not that I ever thought Katy Perry wasn't super slender, but for whatever reason this drove it home.

Later, there was this:



It's fine. It fits her boobs better. It's fairly plain, but for the adornment on her chest that reminds me of what might happen if you ran over an Everlasting Gobstopper with your car.

Once Katy got on stage, though, things took their usual turn:


I mean, THIS is why they keep asking Katy Perry to host the EMAs. It's not because she's the greatest talent of our age; it's because she'll wear satin panties that have a glittering heart over her bajingo. And unlike Lady Gaga, her costumes don't ask us to think.

Well, this one might a little:



But only because I seriously can't tell if I am staring at her underboob right now, or if it's an optical illusion. I THINK it's underboob. It's so much underboob. Like, to the point where there's not even any overboob. Or regular boob. it's JUST UNDERBOOB. It's a MENACE. Also, honey, when it comes to swings and trains, you have to be careful -- unless you can go full Sarah Brightman, there is no point, and you, milady, are no Sarah Brightman.

I guess this outfit made me think for a brief period, also:



Only for two seconds, though. Because after that time it becomes immediately apparent that what looked like a jaunty Robin Hood feather in her hair is actually a giant pair of lips, and that she's not wearing a garter belt but in fact stockings painted to LOOK like a garter belt. Once we've come to grips with all this, our brains quickly move on to more pressing issues, like why our fridge is empty of beer, and when Robin Antin will hire Katy to be the ringmaster of a Pussycat Dolls-themed circus, and how long the line of applicants for "knife-thrower" might be.

Still, what keeps the EMAs bringing Katy Perry to the party is this kind of commitment to quality:



You want a pearl-nippled host who will make DAMN sure that her blue, horned spankies do not ride down and expose her belly-button. I mean, we do live in a SOCIETY, people. There are very clear rules.

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/leigh_lezfugk110609.html

This photo was a contender for Freaky Fug Friday, until Katy Perry swooped in with her Swiss Cheese ball gown and stole Leigh Lezark's thunder.


[Photo: Splash News]

It's just as well. Because obviously, based on her dress, Leigh Lezark has just returned from an incredibly depressing and cheap Hawaiian vacation, and she needs some time to heal.

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/fuggleman_110609.html

Is Ginnifer Goodwin being punished?



I feel like this is what you'd get if you tried going out in a skimpy outfit, and your mother said, "HOLD ON THERE, honey, you are not leaving my house dressed like THAT," and you were like, "MOM, don't be so LAME, this is TOTALLY not even that short," and she was all, "But I can see your NIPPLE poking through there," and you were like, "Dude, Mom, nips are the new black, everyone is doing it," and she was like, "I WOULD SOONER GLUE THE GUEST-ROOM CURTAINS TO YOUR BODY THAN LET YOU WEAR THAT DRESS," and you go, "I'd like to see you TRY, old woman," and she said, "OH NO YOU DI'INT," and grabbed her glue gun and a stapler and went to town, and you wore it out anyway just to prove that she couldn't defeat you. So I guess what I'm saying is, maybe Ginnifer would've been better off picking the lengthy grounding that awaited her behind Door No. 2.

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/mtvemas_beyonceleona_110609.html

I always speak too soon. I put up photos of people on the red carpet -- like Beyonce yesterday, and Leona today -- and then I see that they changed their clothes for the performance portion of the evening. It happens ALL THE TIME and yet I always forget. I am like Jessica Simpson with boys who are guaranteed to break her heart: I NEVER LEARN.

First up: Beyonce's stage attire.
 


You know, it's... well, it's Beyonce in lingerie. It's not the weirdest thing she's ever worn, nor is it particularly inspired. I guess I just wish she weren't being quite so Christina Aguilera about it all. We've been there. We've seen that. It was dirrrrty. Move along.


I didn't know the Wicked Witch of the West had come out with an album inspired by that accursed tornado that dropped a house on her sister, and brought the instrument of her temporary destruction to Oz. What a great way to raise funds to get that monkey army started again.

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/fugruza_balk110609.html

When I was younger, The Worst Witch was one of my favorite book series, and I LOVED the TV version they did with Charlotte Rae and Diana Rigg and -- the best -- Tim Curry. And Fairuza Balk, just a kid at the time, played the hapless sorceress in question, Mildred Hubble. She was adorable, and I've always had a soft spot for her because of that part.

So I enjoyed seeing her turn up at the Bad Lieutenant premiere. I guess she's in the movie. Hooray for being a working actress.



And when I saw this, I thought, "Oh, it's typical Fairuza biker-chick fashion. I'm sure the bottom is just a pair of leather pants, or something."

It is not.


In fact, this looks like another Mildred Hubble accident -- as if our tragic heroine was trying to make an appropriately grim duvet cover for her bed on Halloween, and with one incorrect flick of the wand, the thing cleaved itself to her legs and wouldn't let go. One might go so far as to call it... wait for it... The Worst Stitch. ZING.

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/mtvemas_leona_110609.html

When I first saw this photo, I thought, "I guess that's sort of an interesting cocktail dress Leona is wearing."



And then. AND THEN:


That's right: Leona's skirt turned into DAVID HASSELHOFF.

No, it didn't. But it could have. And it would have been amazing. Instead, it turned out to be this:



It's a sequined genie-pants jumpsuit. Sequined. Genie pants. Jumpsuit. And even if you take one element of that away -- say, make it sequined genie pants, or a sequined jumpsuit, or a genie-pants jumpsuit -- it STILL would make my soul weep. In fact, I think the only math that might make this palatable to me would be: Sequined Genie Pants Jumpsuit - Jumpsuit - Genie Pants + skirt - shoes + better shoes x dirty martini + David Boreanaz. They really ought to teach that kind of math in school. WAY more people would become accountants.

I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon (book mobile?) and ask for advice regarding my last elective. Next quarter is my last and I have only one elective left. My MLS focus has shifted a couple of times during my time in school, and it is evident by the classes I've taken. However, I'll be graduating with a focus on Youth Services and I'm very excited about working in this field. I'd like my last elective to be relevant to this focus.

( Here are the courses I've taken so far )

and ( Here are some of the courses offered next quarter )

Thanks for sharing your insight with me!!

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/fugfab_mendes_110509.html

It's not that I hate things that are sparkly.



It's that I think Eva Mendes may have arrived at this event via confetti cannon.

http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2009/11/freaky_fug_friday_perry110609.html

I hope you guys have been checking out the comments on these Freaky Fug Friday entries -- seriously, we always knew our readers were smart and funny, but y'all are blowing us away with the awesomeness of your contributions. Even though we weed through the submissions to pick our favorites, there is so much more awesome to be found, you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't pore through as many of them as you can. Bravo, Fug Nation.

Onto this week's Freaky Fug Friday.

THE PICTURE:



THE FUGEE: Katy Perry, singer, kisser of girls for shock value and profit, girlfriend of British comedian Russell Brand.

Heathcliff?




There is a heart shaped hole in the wall, which was stuffed shut with old shoes and corn cobs.

1. You Love Me Only
2. Nothing Will Be as It Was/Nada Sera Como Antes
3. I'm Coming for Your Love
4. Angels
5. Corre Nina
6. Bridges
7. Fairy Tale Song
8. Angels (Reprise)

1. Everyday, Everynight 4:58
2. Samba Michel 4:10
3. The Hope 3:40
4. Five-Four 3:34
5. Walking Away 4:56
6. I Just Don't Know 3:59
7. In Brasil 3:52
8. Las Olas 4:22
9. Blues Ballad 1:57
10. Overture 2:58
11. Why I'm Alone 4:39

Flora Purim - Percussion, Vocals
David Sanborn - Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
Michael Brecker - Sax (Tenor)
Randy Brecker - Trumpet, Horn
Jon Faddis - Horn
Oscar Castro-Neves - Guitar
Jay Graydon - Guitar
Lee Ritenour - Guitar
Michel Colombier - Synthesizer, Piano
George Duke - Keyboards
Herbie Hancock - Piano, Fender Rhodes
Alphonso Johnson - Bass
Jaco Pastorius - Bass, Vocals
Harvey Mason, Sr. - Drums
Airto Moreira - Percussion, Drums, Vocals
London Symphony Orchestra
and others

AMG:
"Collectables repackages Flora Purim's first two albums for Warner Brothers, recorded in 1976 and 1978 respectively. Her debut for the label, Nothing Will Be as It Was...Tomorrow featured a large studio band and was produced by Leon "Ndugu" Chancler. The band includes George Duke (here listed as "Dawili Gonga"), but Patrice Rushen, Hugo Fattoruso, Wagner Tiso, and Larry Nash on keyboards, guitarist Reggie Lucas (after leaving the Miles Davis group) on a number of cuts, bassist Byron Miller, a horn section that includes Fred Jackson, Ernie Watts, George Bohannon, and Oscar Brashear, with Dorothy Ashby on harp, percussionist Airto, a host of backing vocalists, Raul DeSouza on trombone, and a string section. The mood ranges from Purim's trademarked ethereal balladry to her uptown jazz-funk. Three of the album's cuts were written by Milton Nascimento; the glorious album opener "You Love Me Only" was written by Rushen. This is slick but it's not without merit. although the mastering job here is atrocious. The latter set, Everyday Everynight, produced by Airto and Bob Monaco, featured a host of even higher profile session players including Jaco Pastorius, Jon Faddis, Harvey Mason, Sr., Alphonso Johnson, Lee Ritenour, Randy and Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, DeSouza, Duke, and Michel Colombier -- who not only wrote or co-wrote the lion's share of the set, but did the string and horn arrangements. The latter set is a much more celebratory and romantic affair. Purim was attracted by Colombier's Wings album and was introduced by Pastorius. There is a beautiful waltz along the edge of a stiletto between the funky Brazilian pop-jazz approach, , and the elegant Latin funk-lite that was de regeur at the time. The title cut which opens the set, is a perfect indicator, as is "Samba Michel." The slippery smooth "Five-Four" by Colombier with its wordless vocals and fretless basslines is a signature tune for the composer, but so it the following lushly orchestrated, airy, dreamy "Walking Away." Other standouts are the all too brief "Blues Ballad" written by Purim and Colombier, and Pastorius' steamy jazz tune "Las Olas." "

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watching willow always makes me happy. but the party really starts when madmartigan shows up.

too many thoughts and ideas flying around in my head. making me hyper!

Hi!

I need some help.  I got my MLS in 1998 but have not worked in libraries since graduation.  I did, however, work a lot in libraries prior to getting my MLS but I do not think my experience qualifies me for any job since the experience is so outdated.

I really want to pursue children's librarianship.  I am planning on taking some online courses to get me up to speed in children's services.  I think I should also take some reference/database searching courses.

All the library professional websites say that if you don't have experience, then volunteer.  I have signed up at the big library in town as a storytime assistant.  I am also reading to children at the Head Start school near by my home.  And I am volunteering at a hospital in their medical library.  The last volunteer job I know is not really related to children's services but I thought I might pick up some needed skills and experience. 

I would appreciate any advice about my ideas on making me more marketable.  Also if you have any recommendations for online classes.  I am considering U of Pitt for SPring 2010.

Thanks!

I finally found an aluminum case with foam padding for my Zune. I've been walking around with a cheap clear plastic piece of shit for too long. Let's just hope my Zune doesn't EXPLODE before I get it! It seems too perfect. It even has a little kickstand so I don't have to keep holding it to watch stuff.

I feel kind of peaceful again today. It's really weird. Maybe it's reverse PMS. Could be. I'm not getting a lot of calls at work either, so that might be it. The constant ringing and interruptions can really make you crazy.

I'm going to the doctor tomorrow about my wrist. It hasn't been acting up today or even yesterday, so I'm actually trying to get it to do so so I can explain where it hurts. Last time when I was at the doctor (a year ago) it wasn't really even that bad (I went because it was starting to ache and I wanted to be proactive) and it hadn't been aching for a few days, so I couldn't be precise. That might have been why she didn't seem to care much. Maybe I should slice open my arm so they can see the unhappy tendon.

Today is my Friday as well as payday, so it's got a good layer of happy for me. Evan's working, so I get to have some alone time. We can't get enough of being together, but sometimes it's really nice to not have to worry about anyone else. Plus, though it probably won't rain (boo) it might still be a nice day out. Gonna get a good book and maybe walk over to the coffee shop and just read all day.