Songs I want to learn the dance to

I have many goals that I want to accomplish in good time, but one of the most doable ones is learning the dance routine for a few old, and new songs. Let's start off easy. Here are a few that I already know the dance to.

The Electric Slide The video for it is actually pretty funny. The Electric Slide is pretty easy.

Cotton Eyed Joe Okay, this video is actually funnier than the first. Pretty entertaining, and again, a pretty easy dance.

Soulja Boy Haha. Of course I know the Soulja Boy. Who doesn't know the Soulja Boy? You don't? Oh. My bad...

Cupid Shuffle Okay, he gives you instructions in the song. Of course you can do the Cupid Shuffle.

Now on to dances that I want to learn:

Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) I don't quite have the body to do what Beyonce can do, but that won't stop me from trying. Haha!

Don't Stop the Rock The only video of the dance I can find is a clip from the movie "Boys and Girls" (which is pretty cute if you're into a chick flick). The dance starts about 30 seconds into the vid, and looks really fun!

Walk it Out Looks pretty fun.

Here It Goes Again So it isn't really a dance, but the fact that this was all done in one straight, uncut take just blows my mind. Very cool.

And I saved the best for last:

Thriller Michael Jackson may have a bad rep, but he can sure as hell dance! Yeah!

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Videos that make my day

So being bedridden isn't very fun, but I'm finding ways to entertain myself (for the most part). I thought I could share some of the videos that are making me laugh right now. :)

Most of these are from Collegehumor.com. I'm such a huge fan. :)

"I'm On A Boat" By The Lonely Island feat T-Pain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7yfISlGLNU

The Most Improbable Lil Jon Mashup
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1892014

The WTF Blanket
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1897842

Dog Sleep-Runs into a Wall
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1902691

Take on Me: The Literal Version
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1832838

Facebook Off
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1761982

Okay so this isn't all that funny, but I think it's really cool
Where the Hell is Matt?
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1820456
and you can go to his website at
http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/

Enjoy!

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Tissue Review (brief)

So I have a sinus infection that has gotten way out of hand. In my bed-ridden hours, I've been comparing different types of tissue.

Toilet Paper: This stuff sucks. Particularly the generic 1/2 ply that is supplied for dorm rooms and student housing. Way too rough for my sensitive skin.

Puffs (yes, Puffs has a website): Eh, it's okay for the occasional sniffle, but it wasn't cutting it for me and my excessive sneezing.

Puffs Plus Lotion: Feels very good. Much smoother on my skin. This stuff is like 3 ply, making it super soft. My hands feel a bit oily after using it though.

Puffs Plus Lotion and Vicks: Oh man. This stuff feels and smells awesome! They laced Vicks Vapor whatever into each tissue and it smells and feels really good. The only bad part is that the Vicks burns my eyes.

So there you have it. Puffs Plus Lotion is the way to go unless you dig Vicks. It costs a pretty penny more than the generic stuff, but if you're fighting a sinus infection or allergies, it's worth it. I promise.

The next post will likely be something along the lines of what dances I want to learn in the near future (I just watched Michael Jackson's "Thriller" again...)

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Puppy Pictures

God help me I will make these pictures work.

Well yay! I figured out how to post the pictures! More to come I'm sure.

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Windows 7 Beta

Okay, so I could be preparing for class, but I just don't feel like it. And there are probably 10 other productive things I could be doing right now, but I just don't have the strength. Damn allergies.

So, about a month ago I downloaded and installed the beta for Windows 7, which replaced my Windows Vista entirely (which I'm perfectly fine with). The gadgets are still available and are now movable about the desktop, which is pretty cool. Someone was quick to develop a new gadget for Pandora, which I was expecting.

I won't touch on all the new details that 7 brings, but there are a few things I'd like to touch on:

Regarding the taskbar: This turned out very well. Minimizing items doesn't take up nearly as much space, and instead of having multiple bars for each window of, say, IE, it clumps all the windows together until you scroll over the icon, then it shows a miniature preview of each window and lets you browse through what all is open. Very handy and clever.

Regarding the start menu: Similarly with the taskbar, where appropriate, when the program title is scrolled over, a preview of documents is available to look at (ex. Word). Very handy as well when you want to open up something quickly.

Regarding compatibility (one issue with iTunes): iTunes no longer minimizes into a player on the taskbar, which is an annoyance at most. Or maybe I'm not doing something right. But everything else so far seems to be compatible.

More review of Windows 7 to come.

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My Sick Day (Comedy Central Critique)

So today was spent mostly sitting on my oh so comfy couch and watching Comedy Central. This is what I watched:

National Lampoon's Van Wilder starring Ryan Reynolds and Tara Reid.
I love this movie so much. If I had to choose one movie that I had to watch over and over again until I die, it'd be this one. It has Van Wilder (Ryan Reynolds, my hearthrob) as a popular party boy in his 7th year of college. Without revealing too much of the story, he falls in love with a journalist who is in a relationship with a stuck up frat boy who loathes her new love interest. It's funny and romantic and is famous for it's gross out scene of "creme" filled donuts. A pure classic.

Legally Blonde starring Reese Witherspoon and Luke Wilson.
This movie is okay. A sure fire chick flick that can only be watched once every few years. In short, Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) is dumped by her boyfriend and follows him into law school, but then realizes her potential. This is a funny movie and a good way to spend an evening, but only for those craving a girls night.

Dane Cook: Vicious Cycle
Very funny! I'm such a huge fan of Dane Cook and the SuFi! He is so innappropriate and speaks about very real situations, reaching out to much of the younger and middle aged generations. While dirty, he makes everyone laugh, and doesn't deny his faith. If you want to laugh a lot, and can handle some language, Dane Cook is a must see.

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What is my purpose?

This is something I've thought about over and over again in the past few months, and I'm hoping that an answer will develop itself soon. I do have a few ideas though.

My role in life involves many things.
1) Be me. Nobody can do it better.
2) Be useful. I want to contribute to the world in a positive way.
3) Be a lover. It's such a strong part of me. I ache when I don't have a direction to send my affection.

Again, I am a lover.

As much as I hate to admit it, I need to have someone in my life to care about besides my friends and family. I hate feeling so needy, but I have such a strong desire to have someone by my side that I can take care of.

And I can't keep pretending to have feelings that aren't there all the time.

So right now I'm focusing on being happy while being single. I need to grasp the sad reality of life and enjoy it to the fullest. This link helps me get through the day; it's like a tough coach that supports you but also pushes you to be your best.

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