Song(s) of the Month for August, 2009

Lately I've been freaking out. You see, in a few weeks I turn 30. Yup. The big 3-O. Eek. I've been upset because I'm not where I thought I'd be or want to be at this point in my life. But I've also realised that hey, what was so great about my 20s anyway? Especially the past three years. But REALLY especially the past year. Maybe it's not a bad thing to say goodbye to that decade?

The two songs of the month are songs that I'm pretty sure were written about me. I don't want you to see this in a negative way, though. This is just me saying goodbye to the old and embracing the new. That was 29. This is 30. It's going to go up from here.

Not Your Year - The Weepies



I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2



Love,
Gillian

Sometimes, Maybe! - Song of the Month for July 2009

My brother Nathan recently presented me with two mixed CDs. Upon listening to the CDs, I quickly came to the conclusion that my brother is a lot cooler than I am! I have many favourites from these albums already, but one song in particular stands out as the obvious choice for song of the month. At first listen, it's cute and vintage and I'm a fan. However, the more I listen, the more perplexed I am. I'm sorry to say that I've spent a good hour or two analysing the lyrics. Give it a listen, and then if you will, float along with me through the murky waters of "Mama Let Me Scoop For You."

Alright? Here's what I've come up with:

1. What the heck is scooping? I thought perhaps this was some vintage slang, but Google said "no dice." I must therefore assume that it's something naughty due to a) his persistent pestering and b) the fact that he'd have to "spend the night" to do it. I suspect this is a response to a song I put on a CD for Nathan. "Walk Like A Camel" by Southern Culture On The Skids also fits into the "it SOUNDS naughty, but I have no idea if it is or isn't" category.

2. I get the impression from her vague responses that the "mama" in question doesn't know what scooping is either. The lady is non-committal and I can't say I blame her! If someone suggested that they wanted to "scoop" with me, I'd probably say "err... huh??" Some of my favourite responses are "sometimes, maybe", "ooh boy!" and "if you know how I want it did?" I think that one is priceless and utilitarian. I'm going to use that next time someone says something incomprehensible to me.

3. WHY, for the love of all things holy, does he go on and on about the scooping and then, THEN proclaim that he doesn't even like scooping... Excuse me? Men are complicated. I just don't get them. You wanna scoop with her for 2 and a half minutes and then you're all "ya know what? I don't even like scooping." And he was wearing her down, too!!! He even got a "come on, let's go see!" Isn't that just like men, though? They only want something when they can't have it! When they can have it, they don't want it anymore :P

4. There are some lyrics I'm not entirely clear on... help? At one point it sounds to me like she's saying "Two makes the cheese for combining, daddy", but I'm pretty sure that's not right. I also can't make out why he doesn't like to scoop. This is driving me crazy. Please help! I'm losing sleep!

At any rate, there's only one thing I know for certain about this song... Rufus Wainwright needs to do a cover!!!

Happy Summer!

Love,

Gillian

Everybody's Gotta Have a Hero...

Is it wrong that mine is Eartha Kitt??

Je Cherche un Homme


I Want To Be Evil


... awesome!


And speaking of Batman and Catwoman, what is my favourite quote of all time?

Adam West regarding the actresses who played Catwoman: “they all gave me curious stirrings in my utility belt.”

BWAHAHAHA!
~gillian~

Song of the Month for June, 2009

First of all, I have to say that I am SO sad to hear about Michael Jackson. I've been such a fan of his since I was a teenager. He was an amazingly talented musician and dancer, and I think it's so tragic that his life was so difficult and that he passed away so young. Some of my favourite memories are connected to his music, so I was tempted to post one as the song of the month. But could I pick just one? Of course not! You should just go listen to a CD or watch the videos on YouTube. Thank you for sharing your talent, MJ. You will be missed.

So instead, I will post a song that I have been listening to non-stop all month. I love love love love this song.

Dave Matthews Band - "Lying In The Hands Of God"



Dave Matthews was interviewed by my CBC celebrity crush the other day, and he told a monkey story that made me laugh out loud at work. I'm going to post that too :)



HIL-AR-I-OUS!

Love,
Gillian

Yoga Pics!

My wonderful family humoured me yesterday by driving out into the mountains and posing for Yoga pictures (in front of gawking tourists and everything!) These are a few of my faves!

Yoga Baby Belly!

Thanks SO much for your help, guys!

Love,

Gillian

Ahhh, the 80s!

I just ran across this on BoingBoing.net and it was too good! I had to share it. This one goes out to my fellow children of the 80s! It's the perfect kind of rainy weekend to rent a bunch of old Brat Pack films or 90s teen flicks. I've felt like watching "Empire Records" lately. Maybe a little "Pretty in Pink" is in order too!



Little Known Fact: I am an EXPERT at the Molly Ringwald 80s dance from "The Breakfast Club." Try it! So much fun!

Love,
Gillian

P.S. I've been promising pictures of The Wall and Nova Scotia for weeks now. I vow I will get on that this weekend!

Ernest et Celestine!!!

One of my favourite things to do when I was a little girl was to go to the library or bookmobile and take out Ernest and Celestine books. They were just the sweetest little books in the world, with beautiful watercolour illustrations, delightfully French, of course (my heart belongs in France, you know!) My mum and I just loved to read them, they were so lovely. As a grown up I have been looking for them everywhere, but unfortunately the books are no longer published. When I was in Nova Scotia, my mum suggested that I try eBay! Glory of glories, they had a bunch of them! I'm trying to save money, however these books are just so important to me that I HAVE to make an effort to collect them. I ordered one, and it arrived today, and guess what? I opened it up and immediately burst into happy tears. It's an old library copy, a little bit worse for wear and slightly attacked by markers, but still... oh the memories! The loveliness of it! If anyone is looking for birthday present ideas for me, please please please consider eBay and the Ernest and Celestine books (in English or French! I'll take anything!) So far I only have "Ernest and Celestine's picnic." I can't wait to cuddle up with my little niece or nephew and share them. Bean? Get ready for some lovely story times! I can't wait!

Love,

Auntie.