I am feeling really awesome right now. If I was a gambler I think I'd be on my way to Vegas right now- Road trip! Unfortunately, mama can't bring the babies in the casino. Too Bad
I have finally made a decision about beauty school. I am gonna do it. After 600 hours of work I will become an esthetician. This is so exciting for me. To be totally honest, a career in the beauty industry never really seemed like an option for me. Too Risky. Ironically enough, I had to grow into the idea and now that I am older it seems like a perfect fit. I start classes in a week and a half so be prepared to be beautified!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Jump! Van Halen is on tour
Wow, I cannot believe that the Van Halen brothers have actually managed to stop the shit talking long enough to hold a national tour together. I was too sure that Diamond Dave was blowing smoke up our asses when he first mentioned a reunion tour. But then there was the news conference - sans Mike Anthony- and I became really agitated.
Just to give you a little history on me and my familia, my dad was a spandex wearing, aqua net rocker back in the 80's. Ok, he still is a rocker at heart, but my poor daddy has mellowed a bit in his older years. Now it's all about cover songs and blues tracks which aren't as exciting, yet still great, just different. Anyway, the band he played in is called Miraj. He is the bassist. They were named even before the Las Vegas Casino- Mirage. They played Hollywood in the time of drugs and debauchery (wait a minute, has there ever been any other?) and in the mid 80's became the house band at the old Gazzarri's which is now the Key Club. I hear they had a great following and didn't have to try hard to blow the house down.
Unfortunately, you need more than just good looks and a full house to make it in this business. While Miraj was busy partying, bands like Van Halen were busy promoting- What a novel idea! - and look where they are today. Hard feelings aside, Miraj did hang with VH for a while. Tony, dad's guitar player even played in a band with Mike Anthony for a while before this scene. They had kept in contact, primarily with Mike and so when this "reunion" tour was scheduled we all had to have mixed feelings about it.
I told myself that after years of hearing stories about Mike and VH I was not having this tour. I was mad to see Dave there acting like he never missed a beat. Ironically enough, my husband and I have always considered ourselves David Lee Roth Van Haleners, Hagar being a bit too, um, soft maybe? Aside from that, this whole thing threw me for a loop. Wolfgang on bass. Yes, the kid does have great genes. No, he is only 15, can pure talent outweigh years of experience? And why the hell isn't Mike involved? He seems like a good enough guy! Oh, my head was spinning. I didn't know what to think. I had to let it absorb.
So here I am, weeks later, concerts sold out. I am getting used to the idea and even a bit intrigued. I hear that Wolfie is a pretty good showman. I guess it runs in the family. I read an article about Mike Anthony and it gave the impression that he is ok with the deal. That made me feel better- until I went on ebay to price tickets. Oh my goodness, you mean my dad could have been pulling in those numbers? Thanks Dad!!!! I could have been living large!!
Ps. Everything happens for a reason. I am so glad I had my dad around and I didn't have to try and buy one later. If you want to check out Miraj 2007 here is their myspace page http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=240026647
Just to give you a little history on me and my familia, my dad was a spandex wearing, aqua net rocker back in the 80's. Ok, he still is a rocker at heart, but my poor daddy has mellowed a bit in his older years. Now it's all about cover songs and blues tracks which aren't as exciting, yet still great, just different. Anyway, the band he played in is called Miraj. He is the bassist. They were named even before the Las Vegas Casino- Mirage. They played Hollywood in the time of drugs and debauchery (wait a minute, has there ever been any other?) and in the mid 80's became the house band at the old Gazzarri's which is now the Key Club. I hear they had a great following and didn't have to try hard to blow the house down.
Unfortunately, you need more than just good looks and a full house to make it in this business. While Miraj was busy partying, bands like Van Halen were busy promoting- What a novel idea! - and look where they are today. Hard feelings aside, Miraj did hang with VH for a while. Tony, dad's guitar player even played in a band with Mike Anthony for a while before this scene. They had kept in contact, primarily with Mike and so when this "reunion" tour was scheduled we all had to have mixed feelings about it.
I told myself that after years of hearing stories about Mike and VH I was not having this tour. I was mad to see Dave there acting like he never missed a beat. Ironically enough, my husband and I have always considered ourselves David Lee Roth Van Haleners, Hagar being a bit too, um, soft maybe? Aside from that, this whole thing threw me for a loop. Wolfgang on bass. Yes, the kid does have great genes. No, he is only 15, can pure talent outweigh years of experience? And why the hell isn't Mike involved? He seems like a good enough guy! Oh, my head was spinning. I didn't know what to think. I had to let it absorb.
So here I am, weeks later, concerts sold out. I am getting used to the idea and even a bit intrigued. I hear that Wolfie is a pretty good showman. I guess it runs in the family. I read an article about Mike Anthony and it gave the impression that he is ok with the deal. That made me feel better- until I went on ebay to price tickets. Oh my goodness, you mean my dad could have been pulling in those numbers? Thanks Dad!!!! I could have been living large!!
Ps. Everything happens for a reason. I am so glad I had my dad around and I didn't have to try and buy one later. If you want to check out Miraj 2007 here is their myspace page http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=240026647
Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz!
Just kidding, really....
I've kinda been in a mood lately where I feel that I can do anything. I feel like I can have the big house, nice cars, shopping sprees, etc. and I know how to do it, I just don't know how I'm gonna do it! I guess I would say that I am being ambitious. I want to start a business, cradle it from the ground up and watch it flourish with the best of them. Now, the only thing holding me back is the fact that I have no ideas on what to do.
First of all, I think that it is that damn Britney's fault! If you have been living under a rock for the last 3 months, just turn on the damn television. I am inundated with that hopeless excuse for a pop star and mother and she is now invading my subconcious. So I'm thinking, "If she can do it, well damn it, I can too!" The girl is not a real singer, maybe amateur at best with really talented producers, she is definitely not a songwriter, and probably can't play an instrument to save her life. This is America's newest fascination and it makes me sad.
It really does affect me that we give her as much attention as we do. Britney Spears is living proof splattered everywhere of the drugs and dependency that infect our celebrities behind closed doors. I could be wrong. She could just be the poster child for self-absorbed, mentally challenged superstar, but I highly doubt it. I really hope that she is setting the example against drugs and not paving the way for the new batch of teenage girls. It is sad to see someone apparently have it all, yet throw it all away. I am going to take one for the team and volunteer to bitch slap her and yell, "Wake the f*** up, beeatch! You're f***ing insane!!" Then we'll have a nice talk over 2 burrito supremes at the local Taco Bell...
Wow, that would feel really good!
Anyway, there I go talking about her,too. Now I'm just as bad as everyone else. AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
Ok now, I did some homework on Work From Home schemes and came to the conclusion once again that they are all full of crap. Of course, no easy way out and nothing but grunt work behind becoming a millionaire. For now I will keep searching for that perfect plan on sale now for $49.99 and when I find it I will definitely let you in on it. For the really low price of $25 dollars.
I've kinda been in a mood lately where I feel that I can do anything. I feel like I can have the big house, nice cars, shopping sprees, etc. and I know how to do it, I just don't know how I'm gonna do it! I guess I would say that I am being ambitious. I want to start a business, cradle it from the ground up and watch it flourish with the best of them. Now, the only thing holding me back is the fact that I have no ideas on what to do.
First of all, I think that it is that damn Britney's fault! If you have been living under a rock for the last 3 months, just turn on the damn television. I am inundated with that hopeless excuse for a pop star and mother and she is now invading my subconcious. So I'm thinking, "If she can do it, well damn it, I can too!" The girl is not a real singer, maybe amateur at best with really talented producers, she is definitely not a songwriter, and probably can't play an instrument to save her life. This is America's newest fascination and it makes me sad.
It really does affect me that we give her as much attention as we do. Britney Spears is living proof splattered everywhere of the drugs and dependency that infect our celebrities behind closed doors. I could be wrong. She could just be the poster child for self-absorbed, mentally challenged superstar, but I highly doubt it. I really hope that she is setting the example against drugs and not paving the way for the new batch of teenage girls. It is sad to see someone apparently have it all, yet throw it all away. I am going to take one for the team and volunteer to bitch slap her and yell, "Wake the f*** up, beeatch! You're f***ing insane!!" Then we'll have a nice talk over 2 burrito supremes at the local Taco Bell...
Wow, that would feel really good!
Anyway, there I go talking about her,too. Now I'm just as bad as everyone else. AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
Ok now, I did some homework on Work From Home schemes and came to the conclusion once again that they are all full of crap. Of course, no easy way out and nothing but grunt work behind becoming a millionaire. For now I will keep searching for that perfect plan on sale now for $49.99 and when I find it I will definitely let you in on it. For the really low price of $25 dollars.
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