Halloween Costume Ideas

If you are stressed about what to be for Halloween, I have a few suggestions:

1. Batman (I know it's not very original, but Batman is so much fun with the mask and everything - I know I would enjoy being in Batman's company!)
2. Sherlock Holmes
3. Mario (as in Mario and Luigi Bros.)
4. a Riverdancer (a la Michael Flat)
5. Lil' Jon (Yeeeeaaaaah!)
6. a warlock
7. an opera singer
8. Kenny G
9. Sir Elton John
10. In very bad drag-wear

I know some of these aren't really that good, but when you're sitting there having cocktails trying to think of a costume for a friend...they are pretty funny. Just think of one of your silliest friends, picture them dressed up like Kenny G with the long hair complete with saxophone, and there ya go. Funny, right?

Tyson vs. Jones

I just read about a celebrity charity event in boxing. Apparently, Mike Tyson and Tom Jones will be throwing punches in the ring for charity, a charity that was made to throw Iron Mike back in the spotlight. First, he wanted to box a girl and now this? Not only is it funny just thinking of the odd pairing with Jones, but Tyson's comment made me not able to refrain from a little giggle.

"It's just going to be marvelous. Tom Jones is going
to be one of the boxers. What if I get beat? Who knows - I might even enjoy it!
I'm not interested in smashing people. This is gonna be fun."

...

Oh, okay then...so you're not interested in biting anyone else's ear off? hahahahaha

Source: Starpulse

What to eat?

Spinach. Man, Popeye would've been screwed if E-Coli broke out back in his Brutus fighting days. Right before the whole spinach epidemic broke out, friends of mine came over one night and brought it up in conversation. The both work in the restaurant industry, so they're pretty up to date on food news. When they told me I said, "What?! Are you serious? Of course - the day I make spinach & artichoke dip." That's my kind of luck. But, store bought spinach isn't as likely to cause a problem as spinach dishes in a restaurant. Yet, I am still left wondering, what CAN you eat, anymore?

Veruca Salt Comeback!

Last night was volcanic. I'd heard a few weeks ago that Chicago rockers Veruca Salt was coming to town. They have just released a new album, their first in 6 years titled IV. Excited, I e-mailed a friend that loves VS, looked up the information on their performance, and that was that.

I had (sort of) forgotten about it until yesterday. My VS loving friend called me up and said, "Isn't Veruca Salt playing at the Rex tonight?" I said yes, and she says, "So are we going?"
"I'm not sure," I say, "I'm kind of still sick." (I caught the fever cold thing going around that everyone has!)
"What?" she says, "but we have to go!"
"I'll get back with you," I told her.

Later in the day, I was feeling a little better than I had been, plus it was sunny outside. It put me in the state of mind that I knew I had to go.

And I'm glad I did.

I missed the first band that was opening, The Strays, but I did get to hear the second band, Agent Sparks. They're a crazy rockin' band. The music makes you not able to refrain from dancing, but not in a pop kind of way. They're a great prequel to hear before Veruca Salt.

I noticed that earlier in the day on 105.9 The X radio station, they played Veruca Salt. Afterwards, there was no mention of their concert in town or anything! Also, while I was at the Rex Theater in the restroom, there was a poster on the wall promoting The X! I think that they should have announced VS being in town, I'm sure a lot of people did not even know. It seems they only announce the huge events, and that is sad, because I am probably missing out on hearing a lot of bands, too!

When VS came on stage, the energy began buzzing around. A larger crowd formed in front of the stage, and everyone was happy. My friends and I made our way towards the front side of the stage. Ideally, I would have met the members of Veruca Salt. Though, I did talk for a moment with their videographer. He was standing in front of me taping the show so I asked him for his card. Yet, when the show came to an end, I had to get going and video man was nowhere to be found.

The band played older hits including Seether, and Volcano Girls, (which was awesome, by the way) along with some stuff from their new album. The main Volcano Girl, Louise Post (guitar, vocals) is the only original band member left, playing alongside her bandmates Kellii, Steve, and Nicole. Though the band has gone through close to a dozen members, I must say that Nicole on bass is very impressive. Each member has their own style that they bring to the group. Louise had a glam party girl look with a pink sparkling tunic, a furry coat, and moon boots all toned down with a pair of jeans. Kellii is the drummer comfortably perched in the back with his t-shirt and jeans. Steve had an AC/DC t-shirt on with his hair moving all around in his face beading with sweat. Nicole was picture perfect in a red and white striped tee, pencil skirt, knee socks, and a side ponytail. If I had to guess, I would say that "Perfect Love" will be their most popular track from the album, probably making airwaves soon. Although, "Centipede" does have a very hard edge that's perfect for blasting in your car. Welcome back VS! We've missed you!

Vegas was awesome, of course. I wonder if anyone comes back and says that it was awful? But, the sassy lady I went to see was one of my best friends, L. It was great to get to hang out with her and see her life out there. Her and her fiance both work at one of the top radio stations, so I got to tag along on a couple VIP events. (I must admit I feel very cool.) I am so excited to be her maid of honor, it's going to be such a great wedding. Not to mention, it means I must go there many more times. On the Saturday night of my visit, we went to a club, Jet in the Mirage. One of L's best friends, J, works there. He's kind of a big deal, too, so he walked us right in and led us to the VIP area. There, we sat next to the Prez of the Treasure Island hotel. L and everyone calls it "T.I." so everytime she'd say it I thought she meant the rapper and I'd start singing, "Whatchu know about that... ." Hahaha
So, the trip was great, it was just what I needed.

So of course, with the good always comes the bad.
My mum is moving away on the 15th. She will be states away, and I don't know HOW I am going to handle it. My parents have been divorced since I was little, and though my parents have always stayed very close friends, I grew up with it mainly being my mum and I. She taught me to be independent (and my, how I am) and responsible (well, as much as I can be...haha). It's always been the 2 of us, and she is my best friend. I call her and vent, and it seems she's the only one to understand. So, we're going to have a sleep-over one night before she leaves. I think (know) I will be inconsolable for awhile. :(