fast as molasses

the jury is still out whether or not this slow, little-by-little move is better or worse that the rush of a full move in one weekend (or one day as some may do). on the one hand, i've been able to take my time deciding what is important to take, what can be stored, what can be donated, and what should just be disposed of. on the other, it may be better to just get it done all at once. fast and painful like a Band-Aid being ripped off. well, in any case it's almost done now and i will have inherited four new lovely roommates. last night, i practiced being the girl in the house by buying flowers and making dinner for Clark and Pat. i hope to cook more often as i'm usually better at cooking for multiple people than just one. i was even blaring the lovely Jane (amazing, beautiful, awe worthy Jane...) while cooking dinner and even started her cd over again as we sat down at the table to eat.

i'm comfy in my new home already. i have my morning routine down thanks to my sparkling clean shower/bathroom area. i have my milk steamer and chai/soy combo. i have a place to put my groceries. i have a spot for my Sake (the fish...not the drink). i have a spot for my sake (the drink...not the fish). i have a side of the room. but... i still don't have my dresser...

song o' the day...Go...Common

* smile like you're on the count of three *

a waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap

I always promise myself that I'm going to write down or voicemail myself the playlist when I go to jasonmraz shows...and somehow, i always get too caught up in the moment to do so. Add a few beers and i'm really not going to remember. Such was the case on Friday. Probably my favorite show of all time. Mraz or otherwise. It really was like a tailor made night for me. My favorite singer, My favorite man (not the same person, in case you were wondering...), incredible southern california weather and the magnificent San Diego bay. I really couldn't ask for more. Although I don't remember every little moment (entrancement + beer = bad memory for Shamma), a few highlights were when he first asked for requests as the sun was setting. I chimed in (okay...yelled...) "Bella Luna". I felt it was only fitting as the moon was getting brighter. Mr. Mraz then asked, where the moon was and since Clark and I were sitting front row center and it was I who requested the tune, I thought I should point out it's current location for him. I thanked him after the song ended and he actually thanked me back. awww...cute. Then I felt it necessary to instantly request another song (cuz it was my private show or what??). As I asked for 'Unfold' and everyone around us yelled their favorites, Clark kindly told me to be quiet because I already had a song played for me...imagine our surprise when Jason started in on the first chords of 'Unfold'... I guess it pays to have a loud voice and be it the front row (short-ish skirt optional). Musically, those were my two favorite moments. Then of course there was the cute picture phone moment pre-show and the sight of him getting excited when the audience pointed out that he was about to go under the Coronado bridge while performing. When I pointed out the Hotel Del to Mraz (again, I really am embarrassed just remembering how unreserved I was...), he joked that we were all going to get married.

I just realized that it's times like this where this blog is not to keep others informed of my current happenings and un-happenings, but rather JUST a journal...for me. Moving right along...

Friday was great and then there was Sunday...hmmm...I would never say a Jason show was bad, or even disappointing. But I have to say that my standing in line for hours and then standing in a steaming hot coffeehouse for an additional 4 hours doesn't make for the best concert environment. Also, I have to say the boy looks exhausted. Not his "usual" jovial self and maybe even a little under the weather. Certainly nothing like he was Friday night. However, I did get to hear Mraz sing Carlos Olmeda's 'Dear Anna' which was absolutely breathtaking.
Good weekend. Great weekend in fact. I feel so spoiled and lucky to be surrounded my favorite things and people all the time, as well as this overwhelming delectation from being in love. awww...it's one of those days... :-) I had a lovely weekend, can't wait for a little QJT (quality julie time) this evening, and am very much looking forward to packing a moving in the next week or so.

song o' the day... 'Bella Luna'...jasonmraz...(*surprise*)

"you're the ghost of royalty imposing love, you are the queen and king combining everything intertwining like a ring around the finger of a girl, i'm just a singer... you're the world, all i can bring ya, is the language of a lover..."

"It is human nature to think wisely and act foolishly " - Anatole France. French writer and Nobel Prize for Literature in 1921.

Maroon5 is alive...let's have sex

lesson #1: So sometimes when you think you've just lost your voice and are getting over a cold, it's actually pneumonia! Huh! Who knew??!

Okay so I stole the M5 tag line from someone else but oh well... Maroon5 was pretty good last night. It was great to see them headlining their own show for such a large crowd. The last time I saw them headline, they were playing at Cane's Bar&Grill with Marc Brossard and Gavin Degraw as their opening acts. So far that's still my favorite show even if it was strictly for the small crowd and 'Frontin' encore. True, I was a bit disappointed last night with their lack-o-new-material but I guess 3 1/2 years on the road isn't exactly prime time to write new tunes for some folks. Throughout the show I was highly disappointed that Ryan Dusick, their usual drummer, was no where to be found. All that really meant to me though was there would be no instrument exchange and 'Highway to Hell' encore. Sad Shamma. To my surprise, after She Will Be Loved, Adam Levine introduced the temp drummer and then invited the injured Dusick out to sing (scream?) the AC/DC classic. I'm all for that high energy cover. Is that gimmick enough for you? :-) Maybe it's because I've gotten so use to bands that you don't hear everyday on the radio but, The Thrills are really what thrilled me. Pun definitely intended.

Everything is going very well. We've decided where we'll lay our heads for the next few months and that's a relief to know we don't have to worry about it anymore. Work is...well...work. I am feeling a ton better with the exception of the occasional tight chest and difficulty catching my breath but Doc says that will pass. I am currently enjoying my week-o-concerts which continues with concert #3 tomorrow which buddies Daniel &Ginette invited us too in OC. Should be a good time and sure to make for a sleepy Thursday. Then I have, drum roll please...the mraz concert on the Hornblower. (lesson#2: it never hurts to ask. i.e. - drive to the radio station, explain your situation and just ask if you can be on the guest list...easy right?! yippeee!). Then Sunday makes for #5 - the Mraz show at Lestat's. So far I have left June's concert calendar empty...but that's bound to change.

Song o' the day... What ever happened to Corey Haim...The Thrills (cuz any song with 'Corey Haim' in the title has just GOT to be good...)

* Smile like you're pretty sure your boyfriends head won't explode from concert overload... *

xoxo