I know I'm one in 13 million

But I loved the Grey's Anatomy Musical episode.

Yes, I know you hated it. You thought it was awkward. But I loved it.

I loved the songs, I loved the singing! I appreciate it when anyone tries something new (Ask my students, who hear "You tried something new! Hooray!" almost weekly), and I was so proud of these actors for giving it a go. Most of them really sounded great, with the help of some studio tricks, I'm sure, but I enjoyed it.

I have downloaded the songs, and I listen to them. A lot. Yesterday I missed my exit because I was engrossed in "Chasing Cars." And I told Ryan to get ready, cause it will be with me at the hospital when we have this kid.

I liked this, too. This is a blog written by the creator about the creation of the epsiode. I thought it was interesting.
Show Creator's Blog
I'd also like to add that Ryan has the same baby syndrome as Patrick Dempsey. He's a baby mesmerizer as well. He's that good looking! :)

One more thing, can you enter my giveaway? So I can stop worrying about it? Go here for details and please participate. I know you are tired of hearing about it. I know I am!

Enjoy this! My second fav of the night...

I LOVE Glee.

Last night, Ryan and I are watching TV and I notice "Glee" on the DVR. I look at Ryan and raise my eyebrows.

"Babe, why did you record that? I thought we talked about cutting back on our shows. You just started grad school." (go here to see a list of the shows we watch)

"Yeah, but I thought you said you might like it."

"Some of my High School friends said I should watch it. But really, we don't need another show."

"Well, let's just watch it, and if you hate it, we won't record it anymore."

"Alright."

Note: I was a singer/performer/dancer/show choirer in High School. Yes, one of those people. I made some of my best friends there and I will always remember it as one of my favorite times in my life. Performing with my friends was SO MUCH FUN. I kinda wish YouTube had been around then, and maybe I could have some videos available. Just for fun.

**an hour later**

Uproarious laughter fills our living room.

"I love this show. LOVE. THIS. SHOW. Google it. What, he was nominated for a Tony? They do all of their own singing?"

It makes me so nostalgic to watch this show. I can guarentee you that I will never miss an episode! Check out some clips below and go watch the pilot at www.fox.com.

Sometimes I miss Act II.

If you were in Show Choir with me, and you haven't watched this show, you need to. And even if you weren't. So funny. So great.

Much love,

Allison

Taylor Swift Sadness

Last Friday Ryan tried to get me tickets to the Dallas Taylor Swift concert on Sept 25. It would have been perfect, cause my birthday is Sept 29. If you read my blog, you know I love Taylor Swift. I wanted to see her so badly. But alas, the concert sold out pairs of tickets in a few minutes. Ryan and I were saying I should have just joined her fan club or whatever to do the pre-sale.  But anyway, Ryan is  a good man for trying. I didn't really want to go by myself with all the teenage and preteen girls. I wanted to go with Ryan, and he would have gone with me, which is sweet. He is a good man. He takes out the trash and he indulges my music taste. That's a good man, people. 

One thing about Taylor Swift though, she is not very good live. Now you know I am a fan, but I can't really handle off-pitch singing for very long. My music degree has trained that to hurt my ears. Or, okay, really, I have trained that to hurt my ears. When she was on SNL this year, I thought she was pretty bad, but I still love her music. 

So today when she was on the Today show singing, and she was pretty bad, I felt better about missing out on the concert. That makes the blow of now going OH so much easier. 

But you can judge for yourself...

But I do love Taylor. My ring tone is still "Our song is a slammin' screen door..." I will still 

listen to her in the car and at the gym. She is one of my favorites! And even after slamming her singing-live abiliites.....anyone have tickets to the concert??!?!?!?

Much Love, 

Allison

How Deep the Father's Love....

This song touches my heart. 

How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocing voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that helf Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I knoww that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast inJesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom. 

But this I know with all my heart...His wounds have paid my ransom. 

Much love,

Allison :)

I need a new CD to workout to...

I really need a new work out CD or playlist. As previously posted, I currently listen to Taylor Swift's most recent CD, but I think (GASP!) I might be growing tired of it. 

I have dabbled in a few new CD's....I have The Fray's new CD, but it is not so pump-you-up-for-cardio-like. I also have a Mayday Parade CD I can't get into. I don't mind old-school Dashboard Confessional or John Mayer (can be a little too mellow at times), but I need something new. 

Any suggestions? Or, I could just take Kelly Ripa's advice and listen to the Rocky theme. But that would get old. 

I would welcome your input. 

Much love, 

Allison

A tribute to Taylor Swift!

Ok, before you skip past this post and say "Taylor  Swift, ugh!", hear me out. I do love her. But let me reassure you that it is not a teeny-bopper-dated-a-Jonas-brother type of love. My reasons for my love of Taylor Swift comes solely from her music. Sure, she is quite beautiful. She has the appeal, but I personally just enjoy her music. 

Now, I do have a Taylor Swift ringtone. This can make for embarrassing moments when I forget to turn it off. Love it when "Our song is a slammin' screen door..." interrupts a meeting or something.....it's a little embarassing. 

Now back to my Taylor Swift adoration. I just think she is impressive. Not fantastic live, but I love her music! On her CD "Fearless" she wrote ALL of the songs. Wow! 

Here are some of my favorite lyrics: 

From "Fifteen": 

In your life you'll do things greater than dating the boy on the football tea/but I didn't know that at fifteen/ When all you wanted was to be wanted/wish you could go back and tell yourself what you know now.

From "Change"

It was the night things changed/do you see it now?/ These walls that they put up to hold us back fell down/It's a revolution, throw your hands up/cause we never gave in/and we'll sing Hallelujah/we sang Hallelujah/Hallelujah.

From "Breathe"

Music starts playin' like the end of a sad movie/it's the kinda ending that you don't really want to see/cause it's tragedy and it'll only bring you down/now I don't know what to be without you around..

*Note: me typing the lyrics out from memory is not nearly as good as hearing them. :)

Now you may scoff at my Taylor Swift love. You may think it is weird. That is okay. But I am not ashamed that I love her music and it is what I listen to when I walk the dog or go to the gym. So you rock on, Taylor Swift. You have a fan in me. 

Much love, 

Allison

P.S. I was going to post a picture of Taylor Swift in this post, but all of them seemed creepy. Google Images Taylor Swift and you will see what I mean. But still, I like her. 

P.P.S. Her CD comes with a Taylor Swift poster. I thought about hanging it in my closet, but I decided that I had to draw the line somewhere. 

Thoughts

How can I rebound from a post like the one below? I think that is a pretty ridiculous story, and I think it is pretty funny. Feel free to read it and comment. Or maybe it is not that funny, I am not sure. But I think it is. 

I am watching the Grammy Awards right now, and I have a few thoughts. I may have more when it is over, but I am not sure I am commited enough to stay up that late. 

1. Coldplay just keeps winning. And when they accept awards, they might as well just say "YOU ARE WELCOME. We rule. You are very welcome for us gracing you with our horrible outfits and music." (Just FYI, I don't think their music is terrible. Just their outfits and attitudes.)

2. Carrie Underwood used to be such a great singer. Someone let me know what happened!

3. Jennifer Hudson is quite inspiring. 

4. Taylor Swift is probably one of my favorite artists right now. I will admit that I listen to her daily, and I love her. So Taylor, my friend, please don't sing with Miley Cirus! Are you kidding? You are above that. 

5. Katy Perry is such a one-hit-wonder! She is not good live. 

6. I love Jason Mraz. 

7. Is Kid Rock still singing? 

That is all. 

Much love, 

Allison