Teenage Angst- My Vice!

It all started last year when I was walking through the electronics section of Wal-Mart. Not looking for anything in particular, I do a double take when I see this:

Yes, Season 1 of Dawson’s Creek for $13.88. I’m thrown back 10 years when it first aired on the now defunct WB (oh the good ‘ol WB). Remember this? Don’t mind the Portuguese subtitles…

I could not resist at $13.88 so I bought it– my first TV on DVD purchase. The familiarity came rushing back as i went through the Dawson-Joey-Jen-Pacey saga. Of course when it ended i was left wanting; the ever dependable capitalistic drive left me searching for Season 2. I couldn’t find it most places and the places that did carry it were selling for $40-$50. Off to eBay (always successful) and found a copy for $15. That was many months ago and I’ve been going through it quite slowly. I’ve only been watching on and off as life got busier and the nostalgic novelty was wearing off.

But, last week I was walking around in BestBuy and guess what I saw? Every single season of Dawson’s Creek… for $17. Yes, I did it. I had myself a $50 splurge and grabbed Seasons 3, 4, and 5!  Mind you, I stopped myself from buying the final Season 6 and left it on the shelf. Moderation, right? Ha!

Now I am well stocked and I have a lot of teenage angst to go through…

So Gross and Annoying

I made this sign and duct taped it next to our garbage bins today. So gross! For all you dog-owners out there, please throw your doggie doodie in your own garbage!

U2 on YouTube

I watched the U2 concert online from Sunday’s live performance at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. 96,000 people, crazy! When I was at the Vertigo Tour 4 years ago, my ears were ringing post-concert from a 20,000 venue.  How amazing would it be in a stadium like the Rose Bowl with 5x as many people?  It’d be electric!

But, watching over 2 hours on YouTube at 1am in the morning… still enjoyed it mucho much. Gracias, U2! As i watched, i had to make my set list as i usually would do were i physically there. I also added approximate time markers if you don’t have the 2.5 hours to watch it all. With a catalogue as deep as U2’s, always nice to know what made the set list for that particular night.

A few performances i enjoyed most and watched multiple times: Elevation, Vertigo, I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight, Walk On and Ultraviolet. Really liked Ultraviolet (and not just cos of laser lights).

U2 on YouTube | October 25, 2009 | Rose Bowl in Los Angeles
Breathe
Get Your Boots On 10:25
Magnificent 14:50
Mysterious Ways 19:50
Beautiful Day 24:25
[Band Intro] 30:50
Where the Streets Have No Name 32:50
Stand By Me 36:50
Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out 38:40
No Line on the Horizon 43:25
Elevation 47:50
In A Little While 51.40
Unknown Caller 55.50
Until the End of the World 101:20
The Unforgettable Fire 106:25
City of Blinding Lights 110:40
Vertigo 116:10
I’ll Go Crazy if i Don’t Go Crazy Tonight 120:30
Sunday Bloody Sunday 127:00
Walk On 133:40
One 143:10
Amazing Grace 148:10
Where the Streets Have No Name 149:10
Ultraviolet (Light My Way)159:20
With or Without You 204:20
[Thank Yous] 209:45
[Cell Phone Milky Way] 211:20
Moment of Surrender 212:00

Phillies Fan Fail

You don’t always get what you deserve in life. But this time, the saying rings true. What a doof. Serves him right!

Careful, Calgary!

Snowfall has hit Calgary and voila, Fall has been bypassed and Winter is here. The roads have been crazy today. It took my co-worker 2 hours to get to our staff meeting this morning whereas it usually takes him about 20 minutes. CTV reported 20 collisions per hour today, yikes, per hour! And, as my roommate and I were driving home, we saw this car in our neighborhood that veered off the road and onto a concrete road barrier. We stopped to make sure no one was still inside which no one was. Hopefully they’re okay. Be careful, Calgary!

Terminator Mash

Two of my favorite sagas mashed together. Love it!

Intense Dream! (expletive)

I had an intense dream last night with a couple friends of mine (who are married in real-life) in it.  In my dream, though they were still married, my husband-friend was cheating on my wife-friend. And i was so furious and upset and mad at husband-friend that i went to find him, forcefully grabbed his left hand, pointed at his wedding band, and yelled (at him),

“Well, what the f**k is this, then?!!”

Whoa nelly! In a way, I’m kind of proud of myself. But, like in real life, I can always work on some tact…

Vulcan, AB

There is a small town outside of Calgary called Vulcan, AB. Yes, Vulcan. You might think it’s nerdy and lame but being the Star Trek fan that i am, i was excited to see it!

While driving through the town, we couldn’t find the famed Enterprise monument so we stopped in the middle of the road and asked some locals about it.  Steve rolled down the window, gave the “Live long and prosper” hand gesture and asked, “Where can we find the spaceship?”

Oh. my. lanta. I totally lost it and burst out laughing! They were very amused and laughed with us, what a relief! We did find the Enterprise and took pictures like true interested tourists. The Star Trek museum was closed but we walked across the street to the local Esso gas station where Vulcan ears were purchased (yes, you read correctly). We chatted with the two teenage Esso boys and learned about the town’s annual Spock Days.  We got screamers (slushie with soft-serve ice cream on top) and they gave generous portions, mmmm! They had beef jerky that was practically beef HIDE. Instead of being broken up in pieces, it was just a slab of jerky! Salty and tasty =D

We honestly had such a good time! Live long and prosper.

The Esso kid who told us about Spock Days.

I apologize for being an as*hole

Is it unreasonable to expect an apology from those who have offended you? I’m learning not to expect it while still holding to the opinion that so-and-so should apologize. It’s a tricky line, thinking one ought do so but not dangling expectation over them. Because if i hang on to expectation, for one: i’ll likely be disappointed. Two: even more likely that it will lead to bitterness.  Three: It makes it a million times harder, if not impossible, to extend forgiveness (regardless whether they’re sorry or not).

It becomes a waste of time to keep thinking things like, “I can’t believe he’s not sorry or doesn’t feel bad about it.” And it doesn’t change anything, it just eats away at me. Bad.

But, relief came in a specific situation recently. He said, “I’m sorry, I apologize for being an as*hole.” I won’t pretend it doesn’t make feel better cos it does. It’s just good to be on the same page. “hey, that hurt.  oh, you now recognize that, too? that’s good.”  Note: no pedestals here, it’s not that cordial in my head most of the time.

Keith Urban Concert

Um, $21 for a huge Keith Urban concert? Yes, please! (Lady Antebellum opened) Tonight just reinforced the fact that Calgary is SO COUNTRY!  A broad demographic that came out, moms came with their grown children and I saw a few guys swaying with their girlfriends, hands raised through the duration of the night. A little weird? Calgary.

But what a fun concert, the crowd was dancing and so into it. Keith is a ridiculous guitarist and entertainer. He ripped through so many electric guitars, it was amazing to see him go at it. The live arrangements on several songs just blew the studio versions out of the water, imho. Songs like “I Told You So,” “Where the Blacktop Ends,” “Better Life” just to name a few.

Keith played many songs from his new album, Defying Gravity, but also packed in a good chunk of his previous hits. Even though this tour is promoting his new album, the performances i enjoyed the most were his fan favorites from other records. “I Told You So” and “Once in a Lifetime” in particular were highlights for me. Though, “Sweet Thing” and “Kiss the Girl” off his new album stood out.

But the BEST part of the night for me was “Somebody Like You”– of course! There’s a reason he put it as the last song in the set list; it’s still Keith Urban’s best song ever. Easily the greatest highlight: crowd all riled up, booming and electric, the whole building was rocking out.  A couple people dancing got pulled on stage, a nice long instrumental, a “Day-O” interlude (Daylight come and me wanna go home). After “Somebody Like You,” the crowd gave one of the loudest encore call cheers i’ve ever heard.

I only have crummy phone camera pics.  This photo’ of the night is from Keith’s twitter.

And as with all concerts i go to, i am conscious to keep a record of the set list as it comes. I think i missed one in the middle but the rest of the list should be bang on.

Keith Urban set list | September 19, 2009 | Calgary, AB

Hit the Ground Runnin’
Days Go By
Stupid Boy
Where the Blacktop Ends
You’re My Better Half
Once in a Lifetime
Making Memories of Us
Only You Can Love Me This Way
track ?
Sweet Thing
Til Summer Comes Around
If Ever I Could Love
Raining on Sunday
Seven Bridges Road (The Eagles cover with Lady Antebellum)
Kiss the Girl
I Told You So
You’ll Think of Me
You Look Good in My Shirt
Somebody Like You

ENCORE
Tonight I Wanna Cry
Better Life