My Life According to ... Music

Here's a fun (and slightly frustrating) exercise. Use song titles to cleverly answer these questions. You can't use the band I used. Try not to repeat a song title. It's a lot harder than you think! Repost as "My Life According to (BAND NAME)". The original directions were to use song names from only ONE ARTIST, but I did three different versions, just for fun. (I also did them at seperate times, so the sentiments may not exactly match from artist to artist.)

Pick Your Artist:
Hall and Oates
Elvis Presley
Jay Z


Are you a male or female?
All American Girl
Hard Headed Woman
Girls, Girls, Girls

Describe yourself:
I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)
T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Cashmere Thoughts

How do you feel:
Head Above Water
I Feel So Bad
Feelin’ It

Describe where you currently live:
Southeast City Window
In the Ghetto
Heart of the City

If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Pleasure Beach
Promised Land
All Around the World

Your favorite form of transportation:
Your Imagination
Mystery Train
Beach Chair

Your best friend is:
Woman Comes and Goes
Teddy Bear
Girls Best Friend

Your favorite color is:
Marigold Sky
Moody Blue
Blue Magic

What's the weather like:
August Day
Kentucky Rain
It’s Hot

Favorite time of day:
Open All Night
It’s Midnight
F*ck All Nite

If your life were a TV show, what would it be called:
War of Words
A Fool Such as I
Can I Live

What is life to you:
One on One
All Shook Up
Hard Knock Life

Your current relationship:
Go Solo
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
D.O.A.

Looking for:
You Make My Dreams
A Big Hunk O’ Love
Imaginary Player

Wouldn’t mind:
Method of Modern Love
Fame and Fortune
Diamond is Forever

Your fear:
Falling
I Got Stung
Ignorant Sh*t

What is the best advice you have to give:
Do What You Want, Be What You Are
Don’t Be Cruel
Get Your Mind Right

Thought for the Day:
Love Hurts (Love Heals)
I Forgot to Remember to Forget
Some People Hate

How I would like to die:
Rich Girl
If I Can Dream
Don’t Let Me Die

My motto:
Who Said the World Was Fair
It’s Now or Never
Soon You’ll Understand

... so don't tell me, you might just let it go

Have you ever noticed how many relationships in our lives are disposable? I think most people would disagree, as they feel that their connections hold more weight than that. But, I think the issue lies in the way that we use the word relationship. In today's vernacular relationship is assigned to things that are meaningful, or at least time-consuming. But, most people disregard the fact that any link between people or parties, no matter how minute, is actually a relationship.

So when I look at it that way - when I view my life through that filter - I am awed by the number (and caliber) of relationships that I've had. I have to say that my success rate seems a lot better that way. That being said, I don't usually plan for my connections to be transient. Generally speaking, I intend to keep people in my life. When they bring something positive to it, that is. That's why I have always been able to cut someone loose. There is nothing worse than a person who only takes; an emotional parasite, if you will. These folks aren't always bad, but they do manage to suck all of the oxygen out of a room. And if they do that, how the hell am I supposed to breathe?

When I reflect on the existence I've mostly enjoyed for the last 33 years or so, I know that things have changed. Friends have come and gone. I've lost and added family. The settings and circumstances are constantly in flux. And relationships are at the heart of that. But I can honestly say that I'm happy with the ones I have. And I don't regret the ones that are gone. Because, at the end of the day, the person that you are represents the years that you've lived and the relationships that you have represent the way that you've lived.

Seriously ?!?!

Just watched the episode of Eastwick I DVR'd the other night. I expected to hate it, as I never liked the movie Witches of Eastwick and this show didn't look any better. But I love Paul Gross, so I figured I'd check it out. Well, surprise, surprise, I loved it. I found the female characters enjoyable for the most part and Paul Gross was as sexy and funny as I anticipated. Plus, there was the unexpected bonus of Matt Dallas. Eastwick was a very pleasant surprise. Of course, now that I like it, it'll get cancelled with a quickness. LOL

Ladies and Gentlemen. Your starting lineup …

Inspired by (okay, directly ripped off from) a post on one of my favorite sites, I present my all-star dream team.

The Point Guard is the leader of the team. They have the best skills on the ball and make everyone around them better. My “1” is Paul Newman (anytime between 1958 –1978).

The Shooting Guard is the go-to scoring option and usually the team’s best shooter. They need to be able to get out of traffic at will and score in the face of adversity. My “2” is Djimon Hounsou.

The Small Forward is the most versatile spot, as they can fill in for other positions. They have a myriad of skills and are often the most aggressive players. My “3” is Clive Owen.

The Power Forward is the hustle-man of the game, always working in the thick of things. They post up or play under the basket and always look for an opportunity. My “4” is Chiwetel Ejiofor.

The Center is the big man in the heart of it all. They use their size and physique to their best advantage, by muscling the play and coming down with the ball. My “5” is Vin Diesel.



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Also, it’s important to have a couple of valuable role players to backup your stars. I always like a weapon; someone who brings guaranteed points off the bench. My sharp shooter is Maxwell.

And don’t underestimate the need for a defensive specialist; someone who keeps the game locked down by not allowing anything to just slip by. My prime defender is Simeon Rice.

So, there it is; The best team I could put together on short notice. I like them all for different reasons, but all of them could get it like the world was gonna end. (except for Paul Newman currently. Eww! LOL) I have to say that putting this list together took way more time than I expected it to. I think I understand how GMs feel, except I didn't have to worry about paying anyone. As I look at this list, I'm struck with just how different each man is. I like that though, variety is definitely the spice of life.

Picture me rolling

Alright, who loves me? No, really LOVES me? Okay, who loves me and has plenty of disposable cash?


Great, get me this. It'll only run you 88 grand or so.

Too rich for your blood? How about this one? It's about half the price.

What, still too much? Fine, how about this?

Alright, be that way. I suppose you'll just have to imagine me having one of these, just like i'm doing. LOL.

I'm glad I didn't mention ...

If I have enough to drink, the mood is right, and I'm getting into it, I will probably go back on what I said. I know myself well enough to realize that often, in the heat of the moment I react to feelings (both emotional and physical) over logic. It should be a flaw, but honestly it's worked out alright thus far. I've had a lot of fun and some great experiences and I wouldn't trade that.