Pick Of The Night 12-18-09

Let me know what you think of "She Runs" from Tim Halperin:

www.myspace.com/timhalperin


Heather@q985fm.com

Pick Of The Night 12-8-09

Let me know what you think of Pearl Jam's "Just Breathe."

www.myspace.com/tenclub

Pick Of The Night 11-20-09

Let me know what you think of One Republic, "All The Right Moves"

www.myspace.com/onerepublic

Pick Of The Night 11-12-09

Let me know what you think of "Back Against The Wall," from Cage The Elephant:

www.myspace.com/cagetheelephant

Pick Of The Night 11-09-09

Let me know what you think of Pearl Jam's "Just Breathe."

www.myspace.com/tenclub

Pick Of The Night 10-29-09

Let me know what you think of "Two Is Better Than One"

http://www.myspace.com/boyslikegirls

Pick Of The Night 10-22-09

Let me know what you think of Ingrid Michaelson "Maybe."

http://www.myspace.com/ingridmichaelson

Pick Of The Night 10-21-09

Too new for LALA!
Lifehouse, "Halfway Gone"

Let me know what you think!

http://www.myspace.com/lifehouse

Pick Of The Night 10-19-09

Let me know what you think of Morningwood, "Best Of Me."

http://www.myspace.com/morningwood

Pick Of The Night 10-8-09

Too new for LALA!

Let me know what you think of Cartel, "Let's Go."

http://www.myspace.com/cartel

Pick Of The Night 10-6-09

Too new for LALA:

Let me know what you think of Snow Patrol, "Just Say Yes"

http://www.myspace.com/snowpatrol

Pick Of The Night 10-5-09

Too new For LALA...

Let me know what you think of One Republic, "All The Right Moves."

http://www.myspace.com/onerepublic

Pick Of The Night 9-23-09

Check out the new Foo Fighters, "Wheels," and let me know what you think!

http://www.myspace.com/foofighters

XOXOX,

-H

Pick Of The Night 9-18-09

Too new for LALA!

http://www.myspace.com/onerepublic

Let me know what you think of OneRepublic's new one, "All The Right Moves."

XOXO,

-H

Pick Of The Night 9-17-09

Too new for LALA:

http://www.myspace.com/theraveonettes

Let me know what you think of The Raveonettes, "Last Dance"

:-)

-H

Pick Of The Night 9-9-09

Too New For LALA:

http://www.myspace.com/bowlingforsoup

Let me know what you think of, "No Hablo Ingles."

XOXO,

H

LOL

Top 100 things kids have googled over summer vacation...

Ha! At least they care more about Youtube, Google, and Facebook than sex...sorry Myspace...


1. YouTube
2. Google
3. Facebook
4. Sex
5. MySpace
6. Porn
7. Yahoo
8. Michael Jackson
9. Fred (A popular fictional character whose YouTube channel has become a hit among kids.)
10. eBay
11. You Tube
12. YouTube.com
13. Gmail
14. Wikipedia
15. Miley Cyrus (Singer and star of the Disney Channel’s hit series “Hannah Montana.”)
16. Webkinz (Toy stuffed animal that comes with a secret code, allowing kids access to the Webkinz World website.)
17. Games
18. Miniclip (Website with a variety of free online games.)
19. Taylor Swift (Country-pop singer)
20. Hotmail
21. Norton Safety Minder (The small software that is part of Symantec’s OnlineFamily.Norton service. It is installed on each child’s monitored computer and actively informs the child upon log-in that their parents are monitoring their online activities.)
22. Club Penguin (A massively multiplayer online game where kids use cartoon penguins as avatars.)
23. Addicting games (Website with a variety of free online games.)
24.+Google.com
24.+MySpace.com
26. Boom Boom Pow (Black Eyed Peas’ hit song.)
27. Hannah Montana (Disney Channel’s hit series where the main character is played by Miley Cyrus.)
28. Boobs
29. Twilight (Vampire-romance novel by Stephenie Meyer, which has become a hit movie.)
30. Lady Gaga (American recording artist responsible for hits like “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.”)
31. Yahoo.com
32. Yahoo Mail
33. Walmart
34. Craigslist
35. Amazon
36. Mapquest
37. Runescape (A massively multiplayer online role-playing game.)
38. MSN
39. Facebook Login
40. Poker Face (Hit pop song by American recording artist Lady Gaga.)
41. Lil Wayne (American Grammy Award-winning rapper)
42. Disney Channel
43. Google Earth
44. Weather
45. Megan Fox (American actress and star of the Transformers film.)
46. Target
47. Jonas Brothers (American pop boy band)
48. Pokemon (Nintendo media franchise that includes video games, trading cards, toys, books, etc.)
49.+Dictionary
49.+Eminem (American rapper, record producer and actor)
49.+Facebook.com
49.+Halo (First-person shooter video game)
53. The Climb (Hit song by Miley Cyrus)
54. Poptropica (Virtual world for kids where they can play games and communicate with other kids.)
55. Selena Gomez (Actress and singer who plays Alex Russon on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place.)
56. Twitter (Micro-blogging service that allows users to send a read “tweets,” which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters.)
57.+Google maps
57.+New Moon (The second book in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series.)
57.+Right Round (Hit song by rapper Flo Rida)
60. www.youtube.com
61. Hoedown throwdown (Hit song by Miley Cyrus)
62. MySpace layouts (Various websites offer layouts that MySpace users can download to customize their MySpace profiles.)
63. I’m on a Boat (Song by The Lonely Islands, featuring R&B singer T-Pain.)
64. Don’t Trust Me (Hit song by the band 3Oh!3)
65. Funny
65. Soulja Boy (Various YouTube videos that parody Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” video.)
67. Hotmail.com
68. Photobucket (Website that offers image hosting and free photo and video sharing.)
69. Demi Lovato (Actress and singer-songwriter best known for her role as Mitchie Torres in the television movie Camp Rock and Sonny Monroe in Sonny With A Chance.)
70. Family Guy (Animated TV sitcom that airs on Fox.)
71. Music
72.+Britney Spears (Hit singer and entertainer)
72.+Pussy
72.+Thriller (Michael Jackson’s hit 1983 song)
72.+Transformers 2 (Action film based on cartoon series and released in theaters in June 2009.)
76. Cartoon Network
77. Boom Boom Pow Black Eyed Peas (Black Eyed Peas’ hit song.)
78. Beyonce (R&B singer, songwriter, record producer and actress)
78. Harry Potter (Main character and title of J.K. Rowling’s series of novels and films.)
78. Utube
81. Girls
82. Best Buy
83. Gummy Bear Song (Dance song by German composer Christian Schneider. It was released online with a 30-second video clip, which has spread virally worldwide.)
84. New Moon Trailer (Movie trailer for the second film in the Twilight series.)
85. Disney
86. Naked girls
87. Hulu (Free online video service that streams TV shows and movies.)
88. Naked
89.+iTunes (Apple’s digital media player)
89.+Norton Online Family (Beta name for Symantec’s OnlineFamily.Norton family safety service)
89.+Nude
89.+Playboy
93. Gmail.com
93. Swine flu
93. XXX
96. Chris Brown (Singer best known for hits like “Forever” and “With You.”)
96. Black Eyed Peas (Hip hop/pop group comprised of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie)
98. Ask.com
99. Nigahiga (Comedic Hawaiian troop whose videos have become a hit on YouTube and other sites.)
100.+Kiss Me Thru the Phone (Hit song by hip-hot artist Soulja Boy.)
100.+You Belong With Me (Hit song by artist Taylor Swift.)

Pick Of The Night 8-10-09

Too new for LALA...

Let me know what you think of the new Sister Hazel, "Take A Bow..."

http://www.myspace.com/sisterhazel

Pick Of The Night 7-23-09

Too new for LALA:

http://www.myspace.com/tenclub

Let me know what you think of Pearl Jam, "The Fixer"

:-)

Pick of the night 7-22-09

Too new for LALA:

www.myspace.com/davidgray

Check out Fugitive and let me know what you think!

A Great Cause :-)

I just received this in an email:

Hi Heather,
We are having a concert to help raise money for my 6 year old nephew’s medical expenses. Caleb has been bravely battling brain cancer for 2 ½ years. Due to the aggressive nature of the medical treatments we had to use for him to live he is having a lot of medical problems. He had daily radiation therapy, 2 brain surgeries, chemotherapy for 18 months, PT/OT, and to many MRI’s and CAT scans to remember.

Here are details:
The event will be held at Brewsky’s Food & Spirits (15350 Weir Street) 153rd & Q Street in Omaha, NE on Thursday the 16th of July. The band Losing Lincoln is playing from 9-11pm and all proceeds will go to help my brother and sister-in-law with Caleb’s medical expenses. There will be a silent auction. My sister-in-law had to quit her full time job around Easter to take Caleb to his daily rehab in Lincoln Nebraska (Madonna Hospital). The added expense of driving to and from Lincoln everyday Monday – Friday and placing Caleb’s younger brother in daycare has really hit their finances hard.

Thank you so much for your valuable time!

Jamie

Clearly, a cause I can back :-)

If you feel like doing something nice...It's as easy as going to a concert :-)

Pick Of The Night 7-01-09

Too new for LALA:

The Fray, "Heartless"

Check it out and let me know what you think!

http://www.myspace.com/thefray

Pick of the night 6-29-09

Too new for LALA:

Ingrid Michaelson, "Maybe"

http://www.myspace.com/ingridmichaelson

Let me know what you think!

:-)

What the celebs are saying about MJ's passing...

It's always hard to lose a friend." --Smokey Robinson

"I am so grateful to have worked with the King (and always will be King) of the music industry. He was a gift to the world, he is a bright light and I wouldn't be surprised if the world stopped spinning tomorrow." --Black Eyed Peas' Will.I.Am

"The world has lost one of the most talented people we've all ever known. He was a hero for me as a child and his music helped my career to become known as an adult. He will always live through my turntables. Rest in peace Michael." --DJ AM

"Michael Jackson was my generation's most iconic cultural hero. Courageous, unique and incredibly talented. He'll be missed greatly." --Russell Simmons

"I am so saddened by the loss of a great idol and icon, Michael Jackson. He was, to me, the greatest entertainer of all time. He was a huge inspiration for performers across all music genres. He taught us all how to light up the stage. Wow." --'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson

"It is difficult to think of a more impactful loss from the passing of an icon than that of Michael Jackson. His entire 40-year career has been one of the greatest inspirations to our music. In the early part of our career, he and his brothers helped motivate us to pursue music regardless of our age. He was an unequaled talent who set the bar for how music can affect the world. We join the millions of music fans, mourning the passing of this true great!" --Taylor, Isaac and Zac Hanson

"I am deeply saddened to hear of Michael's sudden passing. His was a rare talent that we witness once in a lifetime. One who makes such an indelible mark that for generations singers and dancers attribute him as inspiration. I had the great privilege of watching him every night doing what he did best ... entertain. I am grateful to have known him for the two years that I worked for him and will mourn his loss with his many millions of fans across the world." --Sheryl Crow

"Michael Jackson's personal crescendo of amazing power as an entertainer was clear and unmistakable, and has never slowed to this very day! His passing will be grieved far beyond that of any other singer, composer, producer, dancer and choreographer in the history of the world. Indeed, in my very firmest, personal, belief there will never, ever, be another Michael Jackson!" --'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius

"I grew up with Michael Jackson as my idol. It was a family affair. We would all sit around the television whenever a new Michael Jackson video would premiere. I know the feeling I had when I saw him do the Moonwalk. I can only imagine the feeling they are getting in heaven seeing him walk through those gates." --Fonzworth Bentley

"May you rest in peace, sweet Michael. You gave us all you had to give." --Lenny Kravitz

"Michael Jackson's death is a very surreal moment for people my age. He was such an omnipresent figure in pop culture for as long as I can remember. It feels like I knew him, but on the other hand it seems like noone really did. His music makes me move. I guess that's what he ultimately wanted." --Ben Lee

"Now is not the time for sorrow or criticism. Now is a time to celebrate our lives and celebrate the joy his music and message brought to the world and what that means to each of us. The King is gone but he will live on." --Brett Dennen

"I still remember being a kid watching Motown 25 with my family and losing my mind when he did the Moonwalk. Despite what he may have become in the end, pop music is what it is today because of him. There could be no Justin Timberlake, Omarion, Usher, Chris Brown, even Robbie Williams, without the music of Michael Jackson." --MSTRKRFT's Jesse F. Keeler

"Michael Jackson's done and accomplished so much that there's not even words to explain what he's done to urban music and pop music. Every artist that I personally know has been influenced by him." --Akon

"I never thought Michael Jackson would ever work with me. He actually sent for me, so that was kind of weird and cool at the same time." --T-Pain

"'Thriller,' musically, was amazing. It was just an amazing time." --Ciara

"[My favorite artist] of all time is Michael Jackson. I watched his DVD and almost cried. I would not know what to do if I ever met Michael Jackson. I would faint or I would cry." --The Veronicas

"The controversy that has surrounded him the last 20 years is only eclipsed by the genius of 'Off The Wall' and 'Thriller.'" --The Crystal Method's Scott Kirkland

"The music world suffered a monumental loss today. Michael Jackson's songs were loved and cherished by all. Many of them achieved true perfection. He was the biggest pop star that ever lived and he reminded us that pop music doesn't have to compromise. We send our condolences to his family and close ones." --A-Trak (Kanye West's DJ)

"Michael Jackson was one of the last true legends. His music will live on in all of us forever and ever. Just like Michael once sang 'I'll be there.'" Orange's Joe Dexter

"As a child Michael Jackson made me dance dance dance like a little bucktoothed fool. May his tired soul find peace and rest." --Bassnectar

"Today is a sad day for music. He was a great singer, a great artist and one of the best performers on the planet. We were looking forward to seeing him back in his full glory onstage, and now with his passing we'll have to remember him when he was 'Bad.'" -- Infected Mushroom's Amit "Duvdev" Duvdevani

"Michael Jackson's legacy will live as long as there is life in music. Arguably the greatest entertainer in the world. Amazing live shows, so many smash hits! So much talent! An enigma of a man. He was an icon and a legend. The man was a true superstar that left you staring at him in awe if you ever got the chance to see him. He would leave you starstruck. This man touched so many lives through his talent, energy and his art. He contributed to so many good causes and paved the way for many artists. He inspired millions of people including me. I personally believe our souls or energy can never die so death is not something I mourn. I celebrate his life and will miss his enigmatic energy on our planet in the form of the the King of Pop -- Michael Jackson. Thank you for everything!!" -- Iranian musician Mams Taylor

Pick Of The Night 6-16-09

Too new for LaLa!

Let me know what you think of Noisettes, "Never Forget You."

http://www.myspace.com/noisettesuk

XOXO,

H

Pick Of The Night 6-11-09

Pick of the night! Too new for LaLa.

Check out Michael Franti and Spearhead, "Say Hey I Love You"

http://www.myspace.com/michaelfranti

Let me know what you think!

;-)

:-)

Whether it's $10, $25 or $50, the extra fee to check a bag at the airport sucks!

If you are flying with a friend...this is like a gift from the gods...






















It's two suitcases in one! So you don't have to share the actual inside space!



http://www.bagking.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=8350115&qts=pricegrabber&qtk=8350115

Pick Of The Night 5-20-09

Looks like Lala can't keep up with me :-)

Check out tonight's pick here:

http://www.myspace.com/brettdennen

Let me know what you think of Brett Dennen's "Ain't Gonna Loose You."

Tinted Windows...

We've been playing a song called "Kind Of A Girl," from Tinted Windows...

Now...

If your brain is imploding over the surreal-life-esque cast of the band...

Here is a program-guide to the group, and a semi-educated guess on how they happened upon each other :-)

Vocals-Taylor Hanson (Hanson)
Guitar- James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins)
Bass- Adam Schlesinger (Fountains Of Wayne)
Drums- Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick)

Hanson and Schlesinger met in the 90's and became friends...

Schesinger and Iha co-owned a label (Scratchie Records) and are friends...

Both Fountains of Wayne and Smashing Pumpkins have played with Cheap Trick.

There you have it...

:-)

Pick of the night 5-15-09

Too new for LALA...

Let me know what you think of the new Regina Spektor, "Laughing With!"

http://www.myspace.com/reginaspektor

heather@q985fm.com

Mid-week Medicine :-)

Dogs make everything better.

I love my cat, but let's face it, he's a terrorist.

Dogs, on the other hand, are better than the last 2 Advil when you're PMS-ing on a cross-country-road-trip.

Dogs make me happy.

No...

Giddy.

Today, for example, in the blue-flicker-blink of an eye...

My computer crashed.

It was bad my friends..."Bad," to the tune of the IT guy saying, "This is bad."

But then...

I found this:

Yup.

"Suryia," the oran-utan & "Roscoe," the dog...

BFF's...

In the true sense. Not the Paris & Nicole way.

:-)

Scary...or Awesome? :-)

I can't decide whether I love or hate this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCyKcoDaofg

Pick of The Night 5-08-09

How do you feel about the new Daughtry, "No Surprise?"

http://www.myspace.com/daughtry

Pick Of The Night 5-4-09

Too new for lala :-)

http://www.myspace.com/jessiejamesmusic

Let me know what you think of "Wanted."

heather@q985fm.com

:-)

NE Plates :-)

Next month will be my 2-year anniversary with the state of NE.

I love Omaha.

Omaha rocks pretty hard...

But...

Our custom plate options are...

Pathetic.

Especially compared to other states:

Now...

In 2011, we all get new plates!

Not a vast array of choices, like most states...But I'll take it!

Go here to vote:

https://www.nebraska.gov/survey/licenseplatecontestsurvey.php

You've got until Sunday!

Pick Of The Night 4-30-09

Hello friends!

My lala service doesn't have Cage The Elephant's, "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked," yet...

Sooooo...

Here's their myspace link if you'd like to check them out!

Let me know what you think:

http://www.myspace.com/cagetheelephant

Crazy!

James Kuhn painted his face every day for a year!

These are my favorites:

There's a shrimp/barbie joke in here somewhere...

I've been lazy...

Bottom line...

But the following, has jolted me out of dormancy:

Yes...this, my friends, is Australia's Miss Universe finalist.

5'11, and apparently 108 lbs...

Kids...don't try it at home...and stuff

LOL

Sometimes...Kids make me laugh :-)

Twitter

Hello friends,

In case you were thinking those 25 hours a week we spend chatting + This blog + Myspace + Email is an incomplete equation with far too few variables...I just joined Twitter :-)

My name is:

HeatherQ985

XOXOX,

-H

Screw "I love your eyes..."

In 2002, I moved...

into a crappy college apartment complex where I battled daily for a parking slot.

After most of my belongings were successfully stacked into an 8x10 bedroom, I retrieved the last item...

The 1980 red MGB project car, which was/is/always will be my preferred form of transportation.

I am attracted to small topless cars, because it's easy to feel reckless and unfettered behind their steering wheels...It's almost as though a 4 cylinder engine is strapped to my desk chair, and I can fit anywhere...quickly.

In just that fashion, I pulled up into an almost impossibly small spot. A guy with gaged ears and an electric guitar, who has since become one of my dearest friends, stopped and waited until I manually secured the canvas top and opened my delightfully creaky car door. Ignoring the pomp and circumstance of "Hello," he said, "Short Skirt Long Jacket...by Cake...I think they wrote that song about you."

That, my friends, was the most incredible complement I've received...up until today.

This was sitting in my inbox:

You are fast approaching the title of funniest person with girl plumbing I have ever heard...Don't stop talking.

Thanks :-) That will sustain me for at least 8 years...

XOXO

-H

:-)

Concert venue port-a-potties, I am no longer your slave!

Have you seen this:

http://www.go-girl.com/how-to-get-gogirl.asp

It's a collapsible funnel so women can avoid sitting on toilet seats!

The Go-Girl:

Oh MSN...

MSN has a list of things NOT to share with your co-workers...

-Intimate details about your personal life

- Breakups/divorces

-Hangovers/Wild weekends

-Blogging or social networking sites

-Gossip

Hum...

I think I break every one of those rules EVERY night.

Oh MSN...

Silly Rabbit.

LOL...Thanks Dan

Song: Just Read Heathers Blog
By:Dan Dan the Napa Man

Where is the moment we needed the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
You tell me your blue skies fade to grey
You tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on
You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces everytime
And I don't need no carryin' on Just read Heathers Blog
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
Just read Heathers Blog
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
Just read Heathers Blog
Just read Heathers Blog
Well, you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on
Just read Heathers Blog
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
Just read Heathers Blog
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
Just read Heathers Blog(Oh.. What a Great Blog..)
Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong (ahhh...)
So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh, you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
'Cause you just need to read Heathers Blog
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
Just read Heathers Blog
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
Just read Heathers Blog
Just read Heathers Blog(Oh, yeah, yeaaah, yeah)
Read Her Blog(Oh, Read Her Blog)
Just read her Blog(Oh, yeah, yeah, yeeeeah)
Read Her Blog(Oh, Read Her Blog)
Read Her Blog...
Just read Heathers Blog...

Lowering the divorce-rate is Anti-American

I just read an article about our friends in the Sunshine State...

Apparently a group is lobbying to abolish the "No-Fault" divorce.

I understand that these people can see a potential utopia through their rainbow goggles...But...Come on!

Am I being extreme when I say that making it more difficult to divorce will severely affect the economy?

Think about it...

Fewer divorce lawyers employed...

Real estate agents and moving companies missing out on relocation assistance fees...

Childcare workers, out of work because both parents together can handle their kids.

Las Vegas tourism down, because fewer people are willing to hop on a plane for a fun-quickie-marriage-weekend.

Dating sites yielding fewer membership fees, because fewer people are single.

Restaurants & bars gaining less income from "Dates."

Gym memberships down...Why look hot if you hate your mate? Being out-of-shape is a great punishment.

Wedding planners, caterers, churches & other ceremony centers, bridal party attire providers, florists, printing centers and mobile DJs/Bands all feeling the heat...If it REALLY is forever...fewer people are going to take the plunge.

Therefore...

Lowering the divorce-rate is Anti-American.

Match.com Days 10-11

God reportedly created the world 6 days, then rested.

My Match.com world has been created in 9...

I will now rest indefinitely...

Until further events warrant commentary...

You have your cast of colored characters...

:-)

ORANGE is getting jealous...

Earnest wants me to remind you that it IS all about him:

Match.com Day 9

I have received email from you, and feel that I should make the following clear:

1. It's not that I NEED/WANT a date or a boyfriend. I'm window shopping. If I happen to find someone fabulous...wonderful...I could have just as easily met said fabulous person in the grocery store. (Yes...grocery store romance did happen to me...Once-upon-a-time.)

2. Because you're on this shopping trip with me, you're apartheid to each and every passing whim. I am, in fact, an impulse buyer by nature. But remember...I'm comparing these guys to shoes and socks...both of which are semi-often replaced.

3. I'm doing this because I'm not often single. I am right now...Therefore I can. I have also eaten ice cream for breakfast/slept all day/worn pajama pants to Walmart...because I can. Nothing but old fashioned decorum is stopping me, and I sold that for a dollar. I'm a product remember? I exist solely for your amusement.

4. Match.com is not paying me/throwing me free stuff.

I may add to this list...But please know that if you see insecurity in-between-the-lines...It's contemplation. I'm thinking out loud. (Then typing...LOL)

Match.com Day 8

Hello friends...

I am happy to report that RED, isn't as awesome as I initially suspected.

He is a real person and no longer a flawless profile.

Don't get me wrong...

This is good news...

If the movie lasted 15 minutes, replete with the fairytale ending...no one would buy a ticket.

Plus...It's my job to be the awesome/flawless one...

LOL...

I'm going to hang out with RED again next week...He may be stopping by to play in my studio at some point as well :-)

Match.com...Day 7

I am currently in the throws of a Match.com IM conversation, with someone who shall remain colorless...

So...WHITE?

I can never remember if WHITE is the absence of color, or BLACK...

Regardless...

I have momentarily turned into a more manipulative version of myself...

I have reverted to the 21-year-old, I have 3 dates in one night, Heather.

Momentarily...

WHITE/BLACK is so enthralled by the intrigue that surrounds my lack of conversational engagement, that he is attracted to "The Mystery."

Said "Mystery" does not exist.

I'm simply answering his questions in the least personal way possible.

I forgot how that makes guys feel the good-kind-of-crazy.

Is it possible I have forgotten "Flirting 101?"

Yes...

Yes, my friends...it is.

Match.com Day 6

140 people have viewed my profile a total of 495 times.

That either means a little more than 3 visits per viewer...
Or...
One person has viewed my profile 356 times and 139 have seen it once...LOL

Either way, the exposure level is phenomenal.

Plus, I'm a big fan of the point and click "Dear John" letter.

Speaking of rejection...

I am an active officer in the Grammar Police Dept.

It's semi-hypocritical, as I'm certain my blogs contain several mistakes...

However, anyone with "ALOT," appearing in their profile is out...No questions asked.

I'm anal.

A

lot

anal.

Match.com Day 5

To recap:

RED: Trophy BOY
BLUE: Artist

I have been corresponding with a third specimen named GREEN.

GREEN is environmentally conscious/HGTV friendly/College student.

GREEN has the most attractive profile. Nothing other than "Nice Guy," jumps out at me...

Maybe that is just what I am lacking...Simple. Nice. Man-Friend.



I have plans to meet RED on Wednesday...Expect a full report :-)

Match.com Day 4

I realized something today...
This is the first time I am blogging in real time.
Generally, I have several hours or days between an event and an entry.

Therefore, these entries are more diary-esque...
MORE real than reality TV, I suppose...

Let's talk about BLUE...

BLUE is an artist. If you've read previous entries, he is "The Sock."

There are several reasons why I like socks...

They're comfortable, warm, and it's difficult to see my life without them...

I have people like BLUE in my life already.

I have dated people like BLUE in the past.

I understand and appreciate BLUE...without even really knowing him.

That, my friends, is why he is, "The sock."

My fear with BLUE, is that he and I are too similar.

Friends, don't get me wrong...I'm not an artist.

However, both of our passions require...well...a great deal of passion.

Passion is wonderful when it is...and horrible when it isn't.

And I have always know it to have an expiration date...

Match.com Day 3

Friends, if you made it though the yesterday's uncertainty and emotional complexity, I salute you.

Shopping IS the easiest way to describe this experience.

And because I like shopping and boys it's an easy comparison :-)

Now...

For the purposes of this Blog, I will refer to each profile owner as a color.
(I thought about assigning numbers or letters to differentiate them...but there is really no ranking system. One isn't better or worse, higher or lower in my opinion, than another.)

Let's start with RED.

RED is the $600. pair of shoes I made reference to yesterday.

RED is the eye catching trophy-boyfriend type, who APPEARS to be mentally stable and semi-perfect. Committing to the pursuit of RED would be like committing to buy the $600. shoes.

I'm not convinced RED is a good idea...much like, I would never jump into buying $600. shoes.

Yet, I am still standing in the store sans credit card...pondering RED.

RED is the type of guy whose attractiveness demands the immediate credit card purchase.

If I don't do it, someone else will.

RED will not last here on Match.com

What am I waiting for, you ask?

Two words...

Buyer's remorse.

The inherent trouble with a credit card purchase.

It's risky.

In the several months it would take to determine whether or not my impression of RED is correct, I will be making payments on the emotional investment.

There are really only 2 possible outcomes:

1. The $600. pair of shoes, RED, become a wardrobe staple and worthwhile lifetime investment.

2. I am three months in, broken hearted, with a pair of shoes too tattered to wear and still costing me money.

*Sigh*

Tomorrow we will talk about BLUE, the "Socks."

Match.com Day 2

I feel like I walked into a high-end boutique without my credit card.

I have twenty-eight dollars in my pocket, so I can afford a pair of socks.

I can't decide if I want to come back for the $600. pair of shoes, because it's winter and if I wore them, they'd be destroyed.

Plus, the $600. pair of shoes would cause me less stress in 6 months when I have saved for them.

But what if those shoes are gone in 6 months?

What if 6 months from now, I am ready for the shoes in every way...but someone else is wearing them?

Would that upset me, or would I find a different pair I like equally well or better?

So here I am...pondering over the socks.

Wondering why I'm here...

Because the sign above the door says, "Find what you're looking for."

And I didn't realize "Finding," had to be the point of "Looking."

Day 1...Match.com

As promised, consider this the inaugural MATCH.com blog.

There are several foreseeable problems thus far:

1. I don't know if it's rude to ignore people. Do I need to politely respond to all messages?

2. I am not "Looking for love," which is the MATCH.com slogan. I am simply browsing the selection of Omaha bachelors.

3. I was originally rejected twice...Yes, friends, TWICE before the kind folks at MATCH.com decided I was fit to participate. This bothers me a little...As I don't view myself as any more "Unfit," than any other single person.

I am however, enjoying the process...

The cute boy, who originally caught my eye, has responded...

Therefore...

The $34.99 is worth it...For now :-)

Awesome

I'm a big fan of pet accessories.

This made me smile:

Yes, my friends...

It's a bird diaper.

The "Flight Suit," allows your bird to fly around the house without making a mess!

Now...I just need to procure the following:

1. A bird

2. A Flight Suit

3. A straight jacket for Earnest.

Pick-Of-The-Night

Hello Friends!

Just in case you miss a Pick-Of-The-Night, I'll be posting them on here!

Email me what you think about the songs!

Heather@q985fm.com

If Orange juice straws were the grail...Vern Troyer would be holy

I feel like the person who feeds the ducks in the park, and tells the same story at the same time on the same bench every day...

"Back when I was in school, I used to walk 30 miles through 75 foot snow drifts..."

"Back in my day, when a head of lettuce cost 10 cents..."

"When I was a kid..."

Yadda

Yadda

Yadda

But seriously...

When I was in elementary school, we used to get cartons of milk for lunch. 25 cents for a mini carton of chocolate or vanilla. I remember peeling one edge apart, pushing the corners down, and squeezing my thumbs together to reveal a perfectly shaped drinking spout. The mini milk carton...sublime in it's simplicity.

Fast forward to 2009...

Orange juice is now available in a mini carton...Same shape...Same design...Engineered perfectly...

However...2009's mini orange juice carton comes with a mini orange juice straw.

I suddenly feel conflicted.

Aren't we supposed to be "Green," in 2009?

Aren't we above shoving mini orange juice straws from mini orange juice cartons into landfills?

Why does the original mini carton need an accessory?

I posed the previous questions to Polychonopolis, who is wise.

He told me that short people who don't know the alphabet might spill the mini orange juice onto themselves if not for the mini orange juice straw.

That explanation made sense at the time...

Yet...

"When I was a kid..." My contemporaries and I never spilled milk from the mini milk cartons on ourselves.

So the problem still exists.

Even Earnest finds the situation perplexing...And HE is an expert on all things orange.