Aca-awesome!

On Saturday I went with my mom and aunt to see Pitch Perfect, and it was aca-awesome! We all LOVED it and I rushed home and downloaded the soundtrack.

If I had one magic wish, it would be for a singing voice. So sad that that's not my super-power.




There's some language, sexual references, and two gross-out humor scenes that warrant the PG-13 rating, but I wasn't too embarrassed and I was sitting by my mom!

Rebel Wilson is a comedic genius and I have to think that some of her lines were ad libbed.

Oh, and Elizabeth Banks..... she is divine as well as an a capella competition commentator. "Nothing makes a woman feel more like a girl than a man who sings like a boy." 

So if you haven't seen it.... I totally think you should- it's aca-awesome!

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose, except that my mama paid for my ticket!

Music

A must-read for me these days is Momastery. (Isn't everybody reading Glennon?) Today's post is especially fabulous, and timely, as it turns out, because I've got a lot on my mind these days, and do often need to be reminded that everything's going to be all right.

It IS going to be okay. I know it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow. But someday it is all going to be all right. For today, we remember to breathe, we treat ourselves the way we want to be treated by others, we drink large glasses of water and we get outside for fresh air every two hours. These things will help until everything is okay.

What else helps? Share your secrets.  --from Glennon's 4-18-12 post

For me? It's music. Oh how it can change my mood! And maybe this is not an appropriate choice for an answer to a question asked by a recovered alcoholic, but today I'm listening to Cheers (Drink to That) from a recent epi of Smash. and Call Me Maybe.

See, when *I* listen to it, it's not about the alcohol or getting drunk or looking for a honey (mwah), it's about remembering to celebrate, to let go a bit, and that spending time with friends can re-set your meter.

Because when you are down in the dumps, making social plans to be with friends can seem so overwhelming and selfish and something you just can't, but the results are there. You just have to take that step, realize the value, and get out there. No more wallowing in self-pity.

So what helps you?

Any CD Purchases Planned?

Amazon is offering an extra 20% off CD purchases through April 20th with the code MUSICOFF if you have an Amazon.com Rewards Visa (which I of course do.)

You don't? You need one!

(Thinking about getting the Adele CD and also I just cancelled my order for the Glee Warblers CD and re-ordered using the code and saved $2! Woot!)

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon referral links.

Glee Love

I am so excited! I just download several songs from Glee and I can't wait to get them on my ipod and get out and run run run! I am feeling so much better this week and have actually gotten on the treadmill twice. It's been over two months since I've exercised and I packed on about 10 pounds and I can't wait to get back in the swing of things. These songs ought to do it!

• Don't Stop Believin'
• Gold Digger
• Mercy
• Rehab

What other ones should I get? These songs make so me happy! I pink puffy heart Glee and you cannot be my friend unless you are watching......

Norman Music Festival Offers Joaquin Phoenix First Professional Gig

Yesterday, Norman Music Festival offered Joaquin Phoenix his first professional gig.

Now how cool would it be if he really came?

Imagination Movers Tour

Guess who emailed me last week?

Nevermind, you'll never guess.

A publicist for Playhouse Disney! They saw my blog post about the Imagination Movers, and wanted to make sure I knew about their upcoming tour.

I did not, and know that I know, Mr. Sasha and I are planning on taking the kids to see them in March. Fun stuff!

Here's their schedule:

Sat 2/7: Birmingham , Alabama (Alabama Theatre)
Sat 2/14: Red Bank, New Jersey (Count Basie Theatre)
Sun 2/15: Morristown , New Jersey (Community Theatre)
Mon 2/16: Englewood , New Jersey ( Bergen PAC)
Sat 3/7: Fort Worth , Texas (Bass Performance Hall)

Most tickets are $20 - $30, and can be bought online at each theater’s website.

If you don't know who they are, check them out. Both my 3 and 5 year old are obsessed with them, and I actually like their show too.

Our CD came in and I finally hid that damn Suzy Boggus CD and they haven't asked for her again. Phew.

My New Favorite Song

I recently found my new theme song (Jason Mraz- I'm Yours), and it's all summery and makes me want a beer or three. That works out great since this is The Summer of Beer.

For some reason I can't explain, I've developed a little crush on Jason Mraz. Yum.

Let me know what you think. Am I nutty?

Edited to add: I figured it out! It's that cute little sideways grin he has when he is singing..... Boy, I'm certainly a pathetic 34 year old working soccer mom of two, huh?