Honky Tonk

So, I was in Music App today. Lame class, but now we are getting into American Roots music (blues, jazz, country, bluegrass, etc...) Well, I am a closet country fan. Not really closet about it, I will go down the road blaring country music, but when others are around, I tend to stick to alternative and pop.
Nevertheless, it was quite interesting learning about where country music came from. Some of these people that pioneered country and folk music, I had never heard of.
Leadbelly, Bill Monroe, Earl Stubbs. I mean these guys were in the Great Depression era. They influenced who we listen to now (or our parents listen to) like Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and Hank Willams Jr.

I mean I had heard of a few people back in the day: Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, and the folk collector John Lomax. John Lomax really introduced America to country music. (he collected folk music around the country for the Library of Congress).
He also helped a lot of these people make a name for themselves. Country music owes everything to Lomax.
Ok, so I know you are thinking that this is lame and nobody cares about country music, but music, in general, interests me. Where it started, who set the standard, why they sang like that...
They were the founders of some of the great styles we hear today.
I don't know, music just really interests me I guess.
I really did wonder what "honky tonk" really meant. It's just another term for a bar to go dancing at. It just sounds so country.
I can't wait until we get to the jazz portion of American music. I love jazz music. I think I'm biased because I play(ed) the saxophone, doesn't matter. Jazz music still holds a great place in American history.
So, speaking of music, I was watching an Eric Clapton benefit concert. Him and a bunch of other bands played. Well, Beck was there. And no doubt dude can wail on the guitar, but his bassist! She looked my age and just ripping on that bass. I wish I had her skills.
Ok, I think that's good for today...
Comments on music are welcome.

Last Night in Chatt

So, it's my last night in Chattanooga for Spring Break. Kinda sad, I don't want to go home tomorrow. Staff meeting at 8 tomorrow night too. Boo....
Watching the LSU-UNC game right now. It looks like it could be a good game. I'm mostly not interested hehe

Hot Buy of the Day-cute pair of shoes for $6 at Baker's Shoes. (Originally $80)
Fun moment of the day-Beating Stephen at Rock Band

Got to drive the BMW today. It's Stephen's Mom's car. It is B-E-A-UTIFUL. It's a Z4. I was nervous driving it. For one, it is damn expensive. Secondly, it's his mom's car, I will be sure to be careful driving it. Got to put the top down. I did feel pretty hot in it.

I had Sticky Fingers barbeque yesterday for lunch. OMG, I could be their spokesperson. I love that stuff. I tell you, the ribs are the best. I get mine dry and put the Tennessee Whiskey sauce on it. Yum! Their cole slaw and beans are good too. I mean, I could eat that stuff everyday. Stephen Colbert agrees with me. A painting of him is in the one in downtown Charleston.
Dinner Time...got to go!

Chattanooga, TN

So, I've been in Chattanooga for a day now. It's always fun when I come here. Even when I don't really do anything, I still enjoy myself. I think we might go out on the TN River in the week if it gets warm enough.
So, exciting news! I made an A on my Organic Chemistry test! Sweet! I studied hard for that test. I am super-thrilled.
I, however, sacrificed my Physiology test grade. I made an A on the first Physiology test so I figured I could study a little less and focus on Organic Chem. Oh well, I have time to bring it up.
Stephen's father is turning 60 tomorrow, I'm going to bake him a cake. Yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Yum. But I don't know what to get him. Another dilemma.
We are going to watch the game though. Probably go to Buffalo Wild Wings and watch it there. Nothing better than hot wings and sports. Tune in on Thursday for MSU v. Washington 4:55pm!
Go State!
We went over to Palladino's house last night. Played Left 4 Dead. Got to admit, I'm not a fan of zombie-killing games, they just seem so lame. But this one is pretty cool. You play on a team of 4 and instead of the zombies trudging slowly over to attack, they are some fast moving zombies! And they attack in huge packs. Again, I'm not a video game expert, but it was a little different than the ones I usually see. Oh, hint if you play it, don't set off the car alarm. Zombies come out of no where!
Although I am not super crazy about the Twilight series, I am looking forward to getting Twilight on DVD. I liked it. Don't judge me. The series was good.
Nothing interesting going on so far. More to come.

Scribble #1

So, here is an introduction to my blog. I'm new to blogging but it seems to be popular and I guess it could be cool. Hate to be a crowd follower, but eh, no harm in it I guess. I have to fiddle with the tools and gadgets on the page, so the content of each blog will probably get more interesting as I figure this out.
So, I'm going to try something different. Instead of going on and on about who I am, what my likes and dislikes are, how many dogs I have, blah blah blah, I am going to let you figure it out. It's a lot more fun that way. It saves those of you who do already know me from reading the garbage you already know. And for those of you who don't know me, get to skip the small talk and proceed to the "juicy stuff." (In quotes because I seriously doubt anything I put up here will be juicy) Nevertheless, no stupid stuff you could really careless about.
So, on to the good stuff.
Spring Break! and I'm in Mexico!
Haha, no really, I'm stuck at home.
But it could be worse. I just got back from New Orleans. Wasn't aware of a St. Joseph's Day Parade on Bourbon Street, but 'twas a pleasant surprise. I got beads (no flashing required) and cute red-white-and-green garters. Not to mention kisses on the cheek from handsome Italian men. I'm going to have to say that St. Joe Day needs to be recognized more. It was hilariously fun.
On to Chattanooga tomorrow with the beaux. Hopefully do a little partying and touristy stuff. If not, oh well. At least I'm not worried about school work.
Speaking of important stuff, AIG really ticked some people off. It is totally understandable. It kind of gets on my nerves too. Why do that with all the money the gov't just handed out? Like they wouldn't find out. Psh. Although I don't understand politics and government as others may, I hope there is a way they can stop the bonuses. They don't deserve it.

Random Thought: Chinese food is awesome!!!!!!

I've had a cold/sinus infection for the past few days and I've been drinking this new tea. Love it! Celestial SleepyTime Tea. Go get some. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. I'm going to get some.
I have to wake up early to drive tomorrow, so I guess I will call it a night (or day whichever time zone you're in).

Hopefully, more interesting scribbles to come. Check back and see.