VOTW: We Owe This To Ourselves

Hello! It's been too long since I last rambled on here. So, I won't start that back up just yet. Instead, I'll introduce you to some pretty exciting old/new (old to the world, new to this site) news! As most of you know by now Anberlin is me favorite band. Don't know why I chose to go Irish there for a second. Nevertheless, their upcoming album, "Dark is the Way, Light is a Place", drops Sept. 21st! And, they recently released this single & video, "We Owe This To Ourselves". Enjoy this Video of The Week!



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Spring Break '10

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Spring Break had it's up and downs this year. I went with Katelyn and her family to DC to stay with her brother and his family. Kevin, K's brother, lives on Bolling AFB. So, we got to see some pretty neat stuff and visit some cool places. Unfortunately, half of us caught a bad virus that lasted a majority of our stay. But, we still had a chance to make some great memories and when it comes down to it...that's what it's about. Check out some of the action by clicking on the photo above. Hope you and yours had/have a safe and enjoyable break. Summer is so close...I can taste it! :)

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Watch This, Not That!

I'm sure we've all at some point experience a bad movie rental. So, I have taken it upon myself to compile a little list of the movies I've rented lately. Using a system similar to that of MH's, Eat This, Not That!. This list includes some flicks I believe you will enjoy. Also, some that I strongly recommend you leave on the shelf. Note: These movies genres may vary. These are movies I've seen lately...obviously better matches could be found.







All of these titles can be rented/purchased at your local Redbox or Blockbuster store. Also, click here to rent/purchase online.

Your Next American Idol?

     No doubt, you've probably heard the buzz about one of this year's stand-out American Idol contestants, Andrew Garcia. Oh? What's that? You haven't?! Good, then this post isn't completely in vein. ;) Well, Mr. Garcia first made his appearance on the Idol scene during the Los Angeles auditions. His soulful rendition of Maroon 5's, "Sunday Morning" wowed both the judges and the nationwide audience. Next, Andrew was off to Hollywood (I think AI, alone, made that cliché)! Once Andrew was there he knocked it out of the park again with his take on Paula Abdul's, "Straight Up". Then, last week Andrew dished up a very unique version of, "Sugar, We're Going Down" by Fall Out Boy. Although, it did not receive much praise from the judges it was still enough to secure his spot in the Top 20. Personally, I loved his take on the already sick chart-topping single. But, I digress. This isn't the first time Andrew has gotten praise for his undeniable talent. He has been churning out YouTube videos long before his Idol debut.

"Michael Jackson Medley" by Andrew Garcia & Cathy Nguyen

     Unfortunately, because of the terms of the show Andrew had to take down all of the videos on his official channel. But, there is a fan channel that has compiled a great playlist showcasing Andrew. In addition, you can see him in numerous videos with his (also) very talented friends. In the video above, Andrew along with fellow YouTuber, Cathy Nguyen, sing some awesome covers of classic MJ tracks. Enjoy!

Be sure to tune in to FOX tomorrow, Wednesday, & Thursday to check out Mr. Garcia tearin' up the Idol stage. And, if you dig it...get the word out by using the Twitter hash-tag, "#TeamAndrewGarcia".

Winter Retreat '10

I'm so pumped! Ego Sum: Winter Retreat 2010 starts tonight! I'll be gone over the weekend so expect posts galore when I get back. Not. But, seriously. Maybe.

Hope your weekend is fantastic. :)

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VOTW: United State of Pop '09

     This week I'm showcasing DJ Earworm's latest mash-up, "United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop)". The song/video was released on 12/27/09 so you may have already heard/seen it. But, if you have not...I highly recommend you check it out below! The song is a mash-up of the Billboard Top 25 songs of 2009. Here's what DJ Earworm has to say about it, "This year in the charts, so many of the pop songs this year seem to tell the same story: Yeah, we’ve been through a lot, but right now we’re gonna celebrate with music and dance, and it’s gonna be ok. With that spirit in mind, I invite you to…BLAME IT ON THE POP".

"United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop)" by DJ Earworm


View complete color-coded lyrics here. Download the song and video FOR FREE here.

Watch the 2008 Mashup | 2007 Mashup

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VOTW: MLK Day Edition

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Gregory Brothers (aka Auto-Tune the News) have created an awesome video of excerpts from MLK's final speech in Memphis, TN. So, here is a special MLK Day Edition of the Video of The Week series.

"Martin Luther King, Jr. Sings In Memphis" by The Gregory Brothers


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A (Belated) Happy New Year

"The Guitar Drop" - Downtown Nashville, 12/31/09
     *BAM*! I'm back. Miss me? Of course you did, wall. Oh excuse me, that's Mr. Blank Wall. ;) Anyways, let me first apologize for the delay in posting. I could say my recent absence was due to an overwhelming amount of partying & down right trouble making but, we know that just couldn't be true. Who me? Seriously. Get real! In actuality, I just haven't had the desire to sit down and type into cyberspace. But, I finally decided it was time. Alright, I almost don't want to say this because it's so belated that it is ridiculous but, tradition...I guess. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Graduating Class of 2010, baby!! I can't wait. Seriously, high school is past overrated. Post-high school experiences lie ahead of me and I don't plan on looking back 10 years from now wishing I could go back. Don't get me wrong, I've had some great times in high school and made some awesome memories. I just feel that too many people get caught up with a skewed view of 'how things used to be' and lose sight of how much they're currently blessed with. Not I! I have high hopes for 2010 and you (the blank wall) should too. So, what have I been up to?
     For New Years Eve my family went downtown for the first annual, "Guitar Drop" at Hard Rock (similar to New York's celebration...expect you know...better...HA). Really though, it was pretty fun. It was exactly ten years ago that we were spending our first New Year in Tennessee so that's cool. Mostly, I've just been enjoying what is left of my break, working, basking in the glory that my team (Alabama) took home their 13th National Title, and straight up chillin'. Well, that's all the time I have for now. I hope everyone is having a great new year and I wish you all the best. Stay tuned as I promise to start back up with the regular posts. Expect the first VOTW of 2010 sometime this week. Also, I'm on Tumblr, again. I'll be posting videos, photos, and other media that doesn't make it to this site. Sweet? Duh. K, bye. What? I don't end posts that way. Geez, 2010 is weird.