So its that time again... The World Cup is on the TV and I have done pretty much NOTHING but watch it since I got to my parents house a week ago.
I get judged for only caring about soccer during the World Cup (WHICH ISN'T TRUE) and all that, but really its just great to finally have the chance to watch some live soccer in the United States. Last time I got to do this was during the Euro Cup in 2008.
I don't have die hard alleigences towards the United States, although I am cheering for them to do well. I just know that realistically they won't make it much further than the Quarterfinals, so I've aligned myself with a few other teams for maximum enjoyment.
Since World Cup 2006 I've been a bit of a Portugal fan, nothing to crazy. Part of it is superficial because of Ronaldo (only part though) and part of it is out of respect for the quality of their play. They've got a few things going for them as a team, and hopefully they can string some stuff together and go deep.
I would be a France fan, seeing as I lived there for six months and all that, but that team has dissolved into a massive embarrassment so I'm just going to avoid aligning myself there. I will wear my France t-shirt on game days though, just out of respect for the beautiful nation.
My biggest allegience is to Spain. I don't know how this originated because the first time I went to Spain was in the winter of 2008 and I'd already supported them through the 2006 World Cup and 2008 Euro Cup... Anyways, I'm a huge Spain supporter, and I really hope they can do well in this tournament (I legit cried wen they lost to Switzerland in their first game). The Villa/Torres combo up front is awesome, and they've got a sick goalie too.
Anyways, between now and July 5th (when the fancy job starts) I'm pretty much just going to lay around on the couch and watch soccer... and maybe a little TOUR DE FRANCE when its starts on July 3rd (to be explained in a later post).
xoxoox Nora
p.s. Go SPAIN! USA! PORTUGAL ish!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Some Quick Updates
1. I graduated from college. A top ten school no less. With honors. No big deal or anything.
2. I've moved back in with my parents. This isn't as sad as it sounds, I've actually got a job lined up and an apartment... problem is that the dates don't really line up with right now. Job starts on July 5th and the apartment is a mid-July deal, so until then its with the olds.
3. The World Cup is on and I sort of love it, minus the bit about Spain losing today... UGH.
4. I get to go car shopping soon. SO EXCITED.
5. In the meantime I'm working my high school job for two weeks and wishing to kill myself... but I need the money so I'll suck it up and do it.
2. I've moved back in with my parents. This isn't as sad as it sounds, I've actually got a job lined up and an apartment... problem is that the dates don't really line up with right now. Job starts on July 5th and the apartment is a mid-July deal, so until then its with the olds.
3. The World Cup is on and I sort of love it, minus the bit about Spain losing today... UGH.
4. I get to go car shopping soon. SO EXCITED.
5. In the meantime I'm working my high school job for two weeks and wishing to kill myself... but I need the money so I'll suck it up and do it.
Monday, June 7, 2010
McFly: 5 colours - Rock in Rio Madrid 2010: 6 de Junio
OMG LOVE.
So I don't normally go for the pop rock thing... but you can't help but LOVE/ADORE McFly. To be fair they trend pretty close to boyband, but still... love themmm. This video is from a recent performance they did in Madrid and this song is their showstopper (literally they end their shows with it). They've got new stuff coming out this summer/fall and I am so STOKED!!!
Friday, June 4, 2010
3OH!3 - MY FIRST KISS feat. Ke$ha (Official Music Video)
Will I be embarrassed to blare this out of my car stereo when it is on the radio this summer? Ummmm... probably not ;-)
3oh!3 might be terrrrrible, but I still sort of love them haha.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Playlist #4 : Packing Jams / Summer Jams?
I'm packing up my apartment over the next week or so and moving off to Madison for the big job... OMG. Here are ten jams that will be blaring out of the speakers as I pack and could very well continue to be blaring out my speakers in my hot new car I'm getting after graduation ;-)
1. The Club is Alive -- JLS
SUMMER JAM RIGHT HERRRE. I just posted the video for it which I love love love and I CAN NOT wait to play it in my car. SO so so good.
2. On My Own -- Blame ft. Ruff Sqwad
This is basically a Tinchy Stryder track... and its damn good. I haven't heard a song with this sort of beat (its sort of frantic) before and its great. Check it.
3. Frisky -- Tinie Tempah ft. Labrinth
Labrinth is one of my top favorite producers (along with J.R. Rotem) and of course you've seen my obsession with Tinie Tempah. I flippin love this song.
4. Not Lost -- B.o.B ft. T.I.
This is a newer J.R. Rotem track and its really good. I like how versatile B.o.B is and this is actually a really good example of it. It's also a really happy song that makes you sort of feel good about yourself. I guess what I'm saying is that it has a good message.
5. Kickstarts -- Example
Example's new single, great beat. I really like how he is evolving into a sort of electro-pop rapper... it's cool.
6. Not Myself Tonight -- Christina Aguilera
The girl is back and this song is HOT. Like that one 30s/40s themed album she did was cute, but it was terrrible. I loved Stripped, so I'm glad she is going back to her dirtier roots. This is going to be a bit tune this summer... and hopefully it'll shut Lady Gaga up a bit, Xtina is wayy more talented ;-)
7. Take You There -- Sean Kingston
This is a bit old school but I'm sort of loving it at the moment... may have to do with my J.R. Rotem obsession right now. It's very summery and a great tune!
8. Saturday -- Basshunter
This is just a great dance tune, that is all.
9. Dirtee Disco -- Dizzee Rascal
Best take on Disco music everrr. Dizzee Rascal can get a bit mental and incomprehensible but this song does a good job of keeping the mood and still making sense. It'll be a great one for jamming to in the car as well.
10. Commander -- Kelly Rowland
Great tuuune. It's new and it's super hot. People forget about Kelly Rowland because of Beyonce but they shouldn't, this is a great tune and Kelly has a sick voice!
So yeah, here's to the beginning of summer and moving on to the next big thing!!!
xoxox Nora
1. The Club is Alive -- JLS
SUMMER JAM RIGHT HERRRE. I just posted the video for it which I love love love and I CAN NOT wait to play it in my car. SO so so good.
2. On My Own -- Blame ft. Ruff Sqwad
This is basically a Tinchy Stryder track... and its damn good. I haven't heard a song with this sort of beat (its sort of frantic) before and its great. Check it.
3. Frisky -- Tinie Tempah ft. Labrinth
Labrinth is one of my top favorite producers (along with J.R. Rotem) and of course you've seen my obsession with Tinie Tempah. I flippin love this song.
4. Not Lost -- B.o.B ft. T.I.
This is a newer J.R. Rotem track and its really good. I like how versatile B.o.B is and this is actually a really good example of it. It's also a really happy song that makes you sort of feel good about yourself. I guess what I'm saying is that it has a good message.
5. Kickstarts -- Example
Example's new single, great beat. I really like how he is evolving into a sort of electro-pop rapper... it's cool.
6. Not Myself Tonight -- Christina Aguilera
The girl is back and this song is HOT. Like that one 30s/40s themed album she did was cute, but it was terrrible. I loved Stripped, so I'm glad she is going back to her dirtier roots. This is going to be a bit tune this summer... and hopefully it'll shut Lady Gaga up a bit, Xtina is wayy more talented ;-)
7. Take You There -- Sean Kingston
This is a bit old school but I'm sort of loving it at the moment... may have to do with my J.R. Rotem obsession right now. It's very summery and a great tune!
8. Saturday -- Basshunter
This is just a great dance tune, that is all.
9. Dirtee Disco -- Dizzee Rascal
Best take on Disco music everrr. Dizzee Rascal can get a bit mental and incomprehensible but this song does a good job of keeping the mood and still making sense. It'll be a great one for jamming to in the car as well.
10. Commander -- Kelly Rowland
Great tuuune. It's new and it's super hot. People forget about Kelly Rowland because of Beyonce but they shouldn't, this is a great tune and Kelly has a sick voice!
So yeah, here's to the beginning of summer and moving on to the next big thing!!!
xoxox Nora
DONE DONE DONE!
Just thought I'd let ya'll know that I have successfully completed my Undergraduate college experience as of this time yesterday. That means no more school, no more books, no more teachers dirty looks! WOOP WOOP!
So graduation isn't until June 12th, which sort of blows, but I guess is fine because we've got Senior Week lined up for all of next week. That basically means a ton of receptions, some BBQs, pub crawls, a trip to Six Flags, and a White Sox game!! Should be a great week to just relax and revel in what we've all just completed...
...AKA four years of hard-ass education at a Top 10 University... and in my case two majors and a minor plus six months abroad.
So here is to being done with undergrad and to SENIOR WEEK!!
xoxo Nora
So graduation isn't until June 12th, which sort of blows, but I guess is fine because we've got Senior Week lined up for all of next week. That basically means a ton of receptions, some BBQs, pub crawls, a trip to Six Flags, and a White Sox game!! Should be a great week to just relax and revel in what we've all just completed...
...AKA four years of hard-ass education at a Top 10 University... and in my case two majors and a minor plus six months abroad.
So here is to being done with undergrad and to SENIOR WEEK!!
xoxo Nora
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
JLS - The Club Is Alive [Official Video]
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMFG!
LOVE LOVE LOVE.
For serious, I love these boys probably more than I should, but it really can't be helped. I posted the clip of this song when it was released a couple weeks ago, saying I had mixed feelings about it... not anymore. I've pretty much fallen in love with it and I think the mood they try to capture in the music video helps the song A LOT! It's definitely a banger and I CAN NOT wait to have it blaring out my car as I drive around this summer... people are going to be jealousss!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
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