Tigers, Foxes and Gorillas, Oh My!

Musicians have literally thought of everything over the years. Between Vivaldi’s Gloria and Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball, we have heard a wide variety of tunes and lyrics.

But, I think we have officially thought of everything. There are so many musical compositions in the world that we have nothing else to sing about. Nothing. Nada. Zero. Nope.

Yet, songs keep coming out. What is the topic of all of these songs?

Animals.

I feel like we are creating a nice “Going to the Zoo” playlist.

Katy Perry’s new song Roar is actually super catchy and fun. I love the message behind the song. It’s all about strength and standing up for yourself. That is definitely a decent song that is fun and uplifting.

“I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire. Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar.”

Nice job, Katy. You’re song gets 3 Emily high fives and 2 hair flips.

Another animal song has BLOWN UP the last few weeks. Now, I just have one question to ask: What does the fox say?

The song, although absolutely insane, is so catchy! It’s definitely the fun beat and hilarious lyrics. But, Ylvis kind of has a good point. What DOES the fox say? Anyone? It’s a valid question. If you have yet to listen to this gem, the link is posted below. The video makes it that much better. But, the fact that people actually spent money on the creation of that concerns me.

“The secret of the fox, ancient mystery. Somewhere deep in the woods, I know you’re hiding. What is your sound? Will we ever know? Will always be a mystery? What do you say?”

Ylvis, nice try. Your song gets 4 questionable looks and 1 double take. Thanks for making me laugh, though.

Lastly, a song I was introduced to recently makes the list: Gorilla by Bruno Mars.

This song is extremely crude and inappropriate, but I’m not going to lie to you. I love it. Maybe it’s Bruno Mars, maybe it’s the premise of the song, maybe I haven’t heard any good music in a long time. But, I seriously like this song. This is one of those songs that little kids will know by heart, listen to ten years from now and wonder why the heck their parents let them listen to it. We all know that feeling.

“You’ll never be the same, baby, once I’m done with youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.” 

Sir Bruno Mars, your song gets 5 hair flips, my shirt and ANYTHING else you want from me.

So, I hope you thriving musicians out there have better ideas than questioning an animal noise or comparing sex to gorillas. Although catchy and amusing songs, they are not anywhere near considered classics of the day.

But, on those days you need to laugh, hear an uplifting message or channel your sexual frustrations, here are some songs to get you through.

Be happy, stay safe and smile always,

e.

Roar by: Katy Perry [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CevxZvSJLk8]

What Does the Fox Say? by: Ylvis [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE]

Gorilla by: Bruno Mars [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxDDerf54GM]

Good Morning! Welcome to My Hate List.

 The older I get, the more people get on my nerves.    This could be a woman thing, or just a cynical person  thing, but the more people talk, the more annoyed I  get. Why, WHY, must people be so….irritating?

 I am the first person to say that I am no better than  anyone else. I understand that we all have hard times  and no one truly knows what someone else has been  through. But, when people throw around how great  their lives are, it makes me want to kick them. I’m  sorry that your inner thoughts are so sad that you feel  the need to throw around how much you love the  friends you paid for or how awesome you feel the  need to tell people you are. Must suck.

Maybe it says something about the way my life has gone the last year or so, but my hate list keeps growing. I like to think it is because I have learned to see past the giant masks people like to hide behind. It’s a skill.

So, are you on my hate list?

Let’s take a quiz!

Do you think your life is freaking awesome?

Is everyone your best friend?

Do you think you’re God’s gift to this world?

Do you have a lengthy hate list?

If you answered yes to these questions, then yes. You’re on my hate list.

And, if you’re thinking, “There is no way I’m on Emily’s hate list. I’m too fantastic.” Then, yes, you’re on the list too.

I make myself sound like I hate everyone and the world, and that is not the case. People do things that irritate me, and don’t make it on the list. I really only have six, or so, people on this hate list and only one that I would push in front of a bus, with my car, if I had the chance.

I don’t have a doubt in my mind that I have made it on many a hate list in my lifetime. So, here are some tips with learning to deal with being on someone’s hate list.

1. Stop being so easy to hate. You’re doing this to yourself.

2. Realize that you are not the center of the universe. If Aristotle couldn’t make it true, then neither can you.

3. You’re not hated by everyone, so there is no need to hate yourself. You are the only person you can trust in the world, so don't ruin that by hating yourself. (Although, the person we lie to the most is ourselves. But, that’s the topic for another blog...)

So, basically, the point of this is not to let everyone know the extent of my cynicism. It isn’t to make you question whether or not we’re friends. (If you have access to this blog, you’re not on the list. Promise J) The point is to say that people are freaking annoying. People will always do things that push us over the edge, but shutting them out of our lives will do nothing but give us no one to talk about.

Smile always,

e. 

focus, Focus, FOCUS

Sometimes all I want to do is focus. Focus on work, music, art, anything but what is really bothering me. Sometimes this is not always the best way to go. No matter how much I avoid an issue, it will never just go away. So, I sit here and focus. Actually, the better word would be “avoid.” Surely, if I don’t acknowledge the pain, then it isn’t there.

We are smart people. We know this is wrong. As a society, we are completely aware of all of the things that are of harm to us, but we do these things anyway. Why? Because by avoiding the problem, it doesn't exist.

So, tonight, I will go against the “norm.” I’m going to acknowledge my issues.

1) Everyone seems to be gearing up for formal recruitment again. I figured I would be done with all of this since I decided not to do it. Nope. It sucks to see everyone talking about it and getting all excited to find their new home. But, rather than be cynical, I will be happy and supportive as my friends find their new sisters and a place where they fit in the world. My misfortune should not stop me from being there for others. So, problem number one, resolved. 

2) All I wanted was a simple walk. Maybe there was more that I was hoping for, but I wouldn’t acknowledge that. No way. That’d be against my character. (hahaha, yeah, that’s crap.) Maybe I thought that a walk would have just give me the answers I wanted, but I guess I wasn’t expecting the answer I received. It wasn’t a bad time though. I know it’s wrong, but I’m hoping to take a walk again. J 

3) Let’s get to the main problem, the one that sparks all of these feelings about fitting in and being wanted. He came home. Just for a bit, but he is home. I didn’t want to know this. We haven’t been in the same state for nearly a year. I didn’t want to be so close, yet so, so far. The worst part? I’m not who he came home to. I’m over it, I swear. I just wish it wasn’t her. Anyone else. Anyone. So, I reach out for friends who love me and affection from other sources.

This is why I have such an issue acknowledging my problems. I know what the answers are. I know that everyone is sick of hearing them. But, avoiding them just makes them worse. Why do these bother me so much? Because they are connected. My problems all revolve around a specific point. The point that shouldn’t even be there. But, it is. It always will be.

So, what do I do?

Tonight, I will pray for God to relieve me of all of my pain so that I can make tomorrow a better day. I will pray for God to bless each and every one of my friends as they all have their own burdens that they are hauling. I pray that they know that I will always be here to share the load as they have done for me. Lastly, I thank the Lord for this day and for all of those to come. He has done more for me than what I could ever deserve.

Smile always.

e.