Friday, December 28, 2007

some things to get off my chest

first of all, i'd like to say, thanks a lot, aaron. i love that video, too. and because of you i've watched it at least one million times at work.
second of all, i've listened to the same album about 70 times between today and yesterday and i dont' anticipate the end until about next week sometime.
third of all, i'm infatuated with ellen page. i just can't help it. she's witty and bright smiled and i just love her. and also, michael cera. i can't stop thinking about them. i wanna doodle their names on my notebooks and draw hearts and circles around them. and sit in algebra and think about how i want to hold their hands.
fourth of all, i can't wait til our new year's eve party. look at us all, we had such fun last year!!

merry christmas, i love ya

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

oh gosh

check out this video. i can't get enough of it.

Saturday, December 22, 2007

neil patrick harris.


i love how i met your mother. this was teh first epi i saw. pretty impressive, huh

Friday, December 21, 2007

Favorite Music Vid of the Year


Eric Bachmann knows the rules. Thats why he's at the top of my list.



Monday, December 17, 2007

Topsies Songsies




Alright bodogs. Time to spill my top 25 songs of the year. With a few of the tracks I've posted, I'll discuss a favorite moment/random memory/thought I associate with when I listen to the song. Also, I'm not going to post the album cover....I'll save that for top albs of the year. If you have questions or comments....feel free to let em' spew. Here we go:

25. "Rollerdisco" by Black Moth Super Rainbow

24. "All I Need" by Raidiohead

23. "Resurrection Fern" by Iron and Wine

22. "Knife" Girl Talk Remix by Grizzly Bear
-Girl Talk needs to come out with more stuff.

21. "1234" VanShe Technologic Remix by Feist
-I like the original song too but this one is better.

20. "A Sunday Smile" by Beirut

19. "To A Fault (Featuring Grizzly Bear)" by Dntel

18. "The Pills Won't Help You Now (Featuring Midlake) by The Chemical Brothers
-Plett shared this song with me. Thank you.

17. "Someone Special" by The Tough Alliance
-Playing poker during Boys Hour.

16. "Bunny Ain't No Kind of Rider" by Of Montreal
-Indy trip with Heathe Dog.

15. "Whatever (Folk Song in C) by Elliott Smith
-Driving home for deer season listening to Mr. Smith. Nothing better. Then i watched Mr and Mrs. Smith. SIKE. in sikeston.


14. "Classy Penguin" by The Books
-Thank you Andy for this one. Reminds me of West Virginia hills and strep throat.

13. "Henderson Two" by Dosh
-My tipton house bedroom.

12. "D.A.N.C.E. (Alan Braxe Remix) by Justice
-For some reason I just think about Jim. you're lucky Jim.

11. "Lamb of the Lam (In the City) by Band of Horses
-Again, more W.V. fall beautifulness and VH1

10. "Handsome Furs Hate This City" by Handsome Furs

9. "Fireworks" by Animal Collective
-geez...so good

8. "Someone Great" by LCD Soundsystem
-Jim and Anna's wedding

7. "Beautiful Life" by Gui Boratto

6. "Apartment Story" by The National
-official summer song 2007

5. "I Am John" by Loney, Dear
-I think about a lot of summer items. Sonshine. Nina's B-day party.

4. "Bros" by Panda Bear
-LA

3. "Welcome Home" by Radical Face
- Ty.

2. "Flume" by Bon Iver
-First and favorite track off album. This one was really tough.

1. "Wham City" by Dan Deacon
-Jim's bachelor party. Holding the ipod speakers up to my ears with the volume turned all the way up at 419.






I struggled with the "only one track per album" rule. I had 3 Bon Iver, 3 Dan Deacon, 3 Panda Bear, 3 LCD and a few National songs. Tell me if I left out some stuff....I just remembered today that Beyonce remix song.

however white

that magic of snow days... oh what a wonder to wake up and see the world covered with white. .. the quickest way to dismantle this enchanted wonderland full of grace and hope is to drive after a snowfall. it's not driving on the roads, so much, as it is the other people driving on the roads. i get the road rage something fierce, but i will maintain my position... it's not ME i'm worried about, it's the other asshole. for instance, driving down a snowy road, yet to be plowed in wonderful Huntington Co. and a big, stupid 4 wheel drive truck pulls out RIGHT in front of me. no lie. and then, after i had to pump my brakes to slow down EVEN MORE, he turned 5 seconds later. SERIOUSLY. 5 seconds. i just want everyone out there stop being bad drivers. Be good drivers. Follow the rules and be courteous. It's that easy. Oh and don't treat snowy, icy roads the same as you would dry roads. DUH, you freaks are idiots. yeah, i'm angry.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

sales and marketing

sup bros, its me bunniestown. its been so long, but im back. great. so, can you believe the state the world is in these days? i don't know. its all the same to me. also, with the help of my life-partner i taught myself how to use the sewing machine. and with the use of my brain i invented and created a wallet to hold all of the money i keep. here it is. if you want one i will make you one too, for the amount of some money.  also i love drawing on other peoples walls and buildings and my friend brace showed me this guy and he is lovely at putting pictures on  walls. check it. ok. ttfn.

Saturday, December 15, 2007

kevin Costner-politan


I heard on the radio that Nicole Kidman is the biggest disappointment in hollywood - in a crunch of numbers. For every dollar she made in the last few years, her movies ONLY made $5. anyways, that brings me to my next point.

we are having an oscar party.

bring your dresses. and your tuxes. and get your world view in line, vote on your favorites to win - :)

Oscar race is on.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Merle to the EXTREME!



by: Aaron

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

also RODS....

start making your new years bash playlists...one for dancing and one for chillin'.

Poll Time.


I want everyone to tell me what their favorite NHL hockey logo is....tell me the team. GO! I'm doing a science fair project and I really need to know. (and it can't be a older logo)

don't cha know

i love the new lay out.

i love birds.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Hey, thanks for looking out

I just want to say thanks and what a great job for my friend, aaron. Wow what a great job drawing that bird and that blue background is so deep and rich. Tiny Hats is probably one of my favorite sites It's great to see new designs on it and to have polls for us to answer about cats are better or dogs are better (its cats! rofl)

time to get serious


hey guys, okay, i've been thinking lately and i'd like to address two issues:

number 1 issue:
Heather, why the hell do you have a secret life you have never told us about? you have kids and a bunch of other friends who aren't us. i can't believe this. you have some 'xplaining to do. i guess i thought our friendship was deeper than this. sadly, i suppose, i was wrong.

Number 2 issue:
we all know that i am not one to say, "hey guys, i'm awesome with music, playing it, picking it out, picking it apart and saying,'these riffs rule over all other riffs'... et cetera." everyone here knows that i like lots of music lots and lots and lots. But i have been thinking, and since it is time to get serious, i have considered it and i did pick out my four favorite albums this year. I will post those, post other notable artists and highlight my favorite songs.

Please note, i have made my choices and recommendations, and will not remove any of the following albums, but will be happy to add to the list. Also, these albums have a listen all the way through ability with longing to listen again.

enjoy.

Albums: (in this order) also(i'm not savvy like jim, i can't put the album art up)
#1. Graduation by Kanye West
Kanye is growing. No skits on this album, thank god, and this album has the ability to not only coerce you listen, but force you to love it. Catchy beats and wonderful lyrics say hey, at first, you like me, but now, oh, now, after a few listens, you LOVE me.Graduation has the ability for easy singles but depth for the listener who craves more than rap cliches, because, let's face it, there are no cliches here. Kanye is truly a lyrical (and self proclaimed) genius. Thank you, Kanye.
Key song: Everything I Am

#2. Ghost by Radical Face
Appropriately named, Ghost is wonderfully haunting. This entire album is a triumphant soul melody. Before I got this album on my iPod, my husband would be listening to it and it was inevitable: i'd say, "Who is this?" with a sense of "i can't believe what i'm hearing." I believe that Ghost is an evolution of music, the tip top of the food chain, exactly what a musical experience should be.
Key song: Welcome Home

#3. The Reminder by Feist
From the very first note until the very last, these chords resonate in a familiar spot in one's heart. Leslie Feist's vocals are unique in a blue sky kind of clairty and the folky lyrics make me want to roll down the windows and sing as loudly as possible.
Key song: 1234 (up for a grammy)

#4. Cease to Begin by Band of Horses
One of the most notable leads in history. Beg to differ with me, if you will, but I place Ben Birdwell right with there with Sufjan Stevens. Cease to Begin, Band of Horses second full length album, is a too easily over looked album with their polite and gentle melodies, but once the listener begins to feel Cease to Begin it's a juggernaut of emotion. This album, Ben and his (wonderfully talented) band is a refresher to my emotions like an open air market. It's a deep breath and as a note to all emo and indie kids, this is what music should really be.
Key song: Is there a Ghost (Also, best album art!)

Other Notable ARtists who put out fantastic albums this year (let's face the facts, i don't know the names of the albums):
Bon Iver
the National
Loney, Dear
Iron and Wine

Highlight-able singles: (working list)
"Feel like going home" - yo lo tengo
"No One" - Alicia Keys

cats vs. dogs and kittens and friends

andy bought me a calendar - and they have bunnies and kitties being best friends.

also, i may have some problems, so think about me today.

also, a real post will soon be coming. :)

What Up

Continuing their dominance of the pop culture landscape, Kidz Bop rolls out a hot new original series appropriately titled "What Up? with Nick and Jake" where Nick and Jake tells us what up.

In episode 1, Nick and Jake introduce themselves.

In episode 2, with those brief formalities aside, they share some deep secrets with their public, and also unveil their hot new single. In this gut-wrenching tear-jerker, they tell us that we have never been hurt and bruised like they have. Try watching it without shedding a tear, and you will prove to yourself once and for all that you are a soulless bastard.

P.S. Also check out their fellow correspondent Giuleitta, who expose us to a little known indie group called Blondie, and shows why Kidz Bop will always be two steps in front of everyone else.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Sunday, December 9, 2007

heathers gots secrets

Heather has been keeping things from us as you can see...go here:

http://heatherhatfield.blogspot.com/

Saturday, December 8, 2007

korte, korte, does it all.


this girl is happy. why? because she represents midwest america. midwest america. federal credit uuunnionnn.

for my first post on tiny hats i propose a new list: the most awesome jingles. ever.

here are two for your inspiration (and pure joy):


http://www.gravitymusic.com/webmp3/Does%20It%20All!.mp3

http://www.gravitymusic.com/webmp3/Belongs%20To%20You.mp3


sorry you'll have to do some copying and pasting... i can't figure out hyperlinks right now.
in the words of taylor: deal with it.

Friday, December 7, 2007

Also.....


Why is she so angry?

BAD NEWS



Friends, I have some bad news. Avenue D is calling it quits. The worst news possible. If you have not experienced their music, I suggest you check them out before they are gone for good. Let us all remember this week. I'll go ahead and declare this week "Avenue D Remembrance Week". We love you Debbie and Daphne. Feel free to share about your favorite Avenue D times or times. Mine is the time we had that dance party in our room on Wright 2nd and Dwight came down and danced with us.haha...Dwight.

RIP

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Top 30 Albs of '07

Let's get this party started. Tell me if I need to get a clue. Or if I forgot something.


1. Chromophobia - Gui Boratto



2. Person Pitch - Panda Bear



3. Strawberry Jam - Animal Collective



4. Spiderman of the Rings - Dan Deacon



5. Sound of Silver - LCD Soundsystem



6. Armchair Apocrypha - Andrew Bird



7. The Flying Club Cup - Beirut



8. The Reminder - Feist



9. Boxer - The National



10. Random Spirit Lover - Sunset Rubdown



11. Cross - Justice



12. Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters - The Twilight Sad



13. Scribble Mural Comic Journal - A Sunny Day in Glasgow



14. New Chance - The Tough Alliance



15. Plague Park - Handsome Furs



16. Neon Bible - The Arcade Fire



17. For Emma, Forever Ago - Bon Iver



18. Widow City - The Fiery Furnaces



19. God Save the Clientele - The Clientele



20. We Walked in Song - The Innocence Mission



21. Disco Romance - Sally Shapiro



22. Copia - Eluvium



23. Hey Venus! - Super Furry Animals



24. The Stage Names - Okkervil River



25. Alive 2007 - Daft Punk



26. In Our Nature - Jose Gonzalez



27. Everybody - The Sea and Cake



28. Cease to Begin - Band of Horses



29. And Their Refinement of the Decline - Stars of the Lid



30. The Shepherd's Dog - Iron and Wine