"I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss"

One of my favorite newest songs by Sinead O'Connor.  You can catch it on YouTube here... but I've supplied the lyrics.  I underlined the ones that resonated most with me.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  <3  <3  <3

8 Good Reasons

Sinead O'Connor

"I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss"

Don't know if I should quite sing this song

Don't know if it maybe might be wrong

But then again, it maybe might be right

To tell you about the bullet and the red light...

You know I'm not from this place

I'm from a different time and a different space

And it's real uncomfortable

To be stuck somewhere you don't belong...

I had a dream one night

About a bullet and a red light

You know, it felt all right

It actually felt quite nice

(Whisper)

If I could've gone, without hurting anyone

Like a child, I would have found my mum

Like a bird I would've made and flown

You know, I don't much like life

I don't mind admitting that it ain't right

You know I love to make music

But my head got wrecked by the business

Everybody wants something from me

They rarely ever just want to know me

I became the stranger no one sees

Cut glass, I crawl upon my knees

But, I've got eight good reasons to stick around

Eight good reasons

Well, maybe nine now....

I had a dream one night

About a bullet and a red light

You know, it actually felt quite nice

But, I've got eight good reasons to stick around

Eight good reasons

Well, maybe nine now....

Visitors. Happy Time!!

Yesterday, I had some old friends pop into town.  It was crazy because they've been doing shows all across the US and had some gigs lined up in Pensacola and in another nearby area. I was thrilled because I hadn't seen Nikki or Jason for almost a year.  The last time they visited was when we were living in NOLA last summer.  Naturally, I invited them over to hang out and stay overnight if they wanted and we had a blast!!  They also have the distinction of being my very first company from out-of-state.  My apologies if my phone went unanswered and messages were left unread.  I'll catch up with you today.  :0))

Ordered out Chinese delivery, got into some wine, caught up on our families, mutual friends, and some interesting stories.  The dog was even over the moon to have them here!!  :0))  We figured out that we've been friends for 10+ years... and I love them because no matter how long it's been between visits, it's like no time has passed when we're finally together.

Nikki also gave me a copy of her newest album (I have them all, now!!) and I'm probably going to see them next week after I get back from New Orleans (I'm heading there on Saturday morning).  This week has been far better than I ever expected and I must've had some weird premonition, because I cleaned my house (seriously deep-cleaned to get rid of the shitty germs from the crap-tastic cold that I had for almost 10 days) and things were back to (what my version of) normal (is).

So... I had great friends come to visit and on Saturday I'm headed out to visit some of my favorite people and be the guest instead of the hostess.  It's like the best karma trip ever.

You can find this by contacting Nikki directly through her website...

If you mention Juggsy or JuggsBunny, she'll autograph it for you.  :0))

I'll be taking some pics of my meanderings through Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, and I'm going to try and blog while in NOLA.

It's amazing how a surprise visit can really lift your spirits.  x0x0

Musical [Mood] Manipulators.

Yesterday and today happened to be odd-duck days.  I'm really not back on any type of schedule like I had been planning on (getting called into work = yay, girlie night sleepover = yay, not keeping up with my diet = boo!!) - trying to get to bed at the same time AND *gasp* wake up at the same time.  No schedule means that I can't really set my eating times, which throws me into a plethora of bad habits... one large meal a day, no breakfasts, going to bed hungry OR snacking before bedtime... and it all ends up on the same depressive path.

Put me on the NoFuckingWayTrain to Nopesville.  Because depression. is. not. happening. here.  Period.  Make it so, Number One!!

So, I've been listening to a bunch of music.  Here's basically what's been going on in my head today...

Tori Amos - 'Cornflake Girl'

I love her so much because she's a brilliant singer-songwriter and her piano playing is fabulous.

I fall easily into her mellow groove.  

Imagine Dragons - 'Radioactive' (Live at The Joint)

Not a huge fan of theirs - but this song makes me happy when it's played live.

Besides, I'm all about the post-apocalypse.  Really.  

Sinik (featuring James Blunt) - 'Je Réalise'

Sinik reminds me of all the times I got lost in France and yet found my way home again.

Tool - 'Sober'

I don't need to get "sober" - this song (and video) just reminds me of depression.

The little man who just can't seem to accomplish anything.  

Pink Floyd - 'Keep Talking'

I feel this way on a quite a regular basis.  

Sometimes, I do wonder if there is a point to it all or if it's just... filling a void.

U2 - 'Numb'

This could be one of my favorite U2 songs of all time.

Who hasn't been numb??

Malcolm McLaren - 'About Her'

"And it's too late to say you're sorry;

How would I know and why would I care?"

Tribute to mummy dearest.

The Verve Pipe - 'Photograph'

I hate having my picture taken.

"If there's a crease over time, there's many more where that came from."

Lady of the Sunshine - 'White Rose Parade'

This song encourages speeding.

That, of which I can assure you, I *never* do.

Syntax - 'Pride'

I could be the antagonist in this song...

Seriously.  

The music does help me through sometimes.  It can bring me higher than any known high and then bring me down like a gutter tramp in the street.  Music is majestic, all-encompassing, one of the best mental fucks you'll experience and then... you're LAUGHING.  You're CRYING.  You're screaming in RAGE.  You're offending someone in the next office, next car, next apartment, next condo, or next neighbor.  

And that is when the po-pos get called and then get right into your grill!!

One last song for a couple of my favorite people: CLICK HERE.  Love you guys - enough said!!

PS...  fuck the lyrics - if you like the song, I say OFFEND AWAY!!  And then I'm off for some bubbly and blow!!  You know... a bubble bath!!