Octave

Ok, so I know I gush about my favorite songs a lot on here. I'm about to do it again for the song Angeleyes.

This morning, while I was driving to work in the post snowstorm sunny slushy blaze on I-25, the blue sky and white snow reminded me of the cover of Voulez-Vous. So, I put it on and started listening to, well, Angeleyes.

I love the girl's voices in the verses of this song. Agnetha is singing one octave higher than Frida, who is singing lower than she probably normally would. Agnetha is a soprano and Frida is a mezzosoprano with a nice dark quality to her voice. The juxstaposition of the voices perfectly fits with the theme of the song....its a woman singing about seeing her lover with someone else and she is sad, weakend a little bit. But, she's also feels the the haunting, angry, yet realistic feeling that she is with someone who is beautiful and charming, but won't be able to commit to just her. Agentha's higher voice perfectly potrays the weak and sad, while Frida's voice gives shows us this person's realistic resignation that her relationship is over.

We've all been in realationships like this. You're with someone who is enchatingly beautiful in some way, they make you feel great and they hurt you easily. But, at the same time you know its never going anywhere...they're just looks...they're playing. You know you're never going to get what you want. You know better, but you're just a little sad and hurt in that young love kind of way.

That's pop music at its finest. I love when songs can paint a colorful picture with many different feelings and emotions coming through simultaneously.

ABBA's later music is great like this...they paint a big beautiful picture...The themes are serious and honest, but never depressing or overly sad. Maybe they know that even in sadness and pain, you can find some happiness and beauty.

Last night I was taking a walk along the river
And I saw him together with a young girl
And the look that he gave her made me shiver

’Cause he always used to
Look at me that way
and I thought ...
Maybe I should walk
Right up to her and say
It’s a game he likes to play ....

Look into his angeleyes
One look and you’re hypnotized
He’ll take your heart and you must pay the price
Look into his angeleyes
You’ll think you’re in paradise
And one day you’ll find out
He wears a disguise
Don’t look too deep into those angeleyes


Sometimes when I’m lonely I sit
And think about him and it hurts to remember all the good times
When I thought I could never live without him
And I wonder ...
Does it have to be the same
Every time when I see him will it bring back all the pain ?
How can I forget that name ?

Deep Thoughts

Ok, not quite in bed yet. I saw this one on Chad's blog. I figured since I'm working on a big project at work, this might be interesting:

Your Scholastic Strength Is Deep Thinking

You aren't afraid to delve head first into a difficult subject, with mastery as your goal. You are talented at adapting, motivating others, managing resources, and analyzing risk. You should major in: Philosophy Music Theology Art History Foreign language

What Should You Major In?

I definitely like music and history...I was a French major in college...and art...well, I like to cook. Does that count?

See ya round...

Another long day. I'm beat. I took the donut quiz.

I don't really like Boston cream donuts, but Boston Cream Pie is an integral part of me and Hamm becoming friends.

You Are a Boston Creme Donut

You have a tough exterior. No one wants to mess with you. But on the inside, you're a total pushover and completely soft. You're a traditionalist, and you don't change easily. You're likely to eat the same doughnut every morning, and pout if it's sold out.

What Donut Are You?

Objection!

I've just spent the last 4 hours or so watching Law & Order. I think I'm obsessed. I've loved this show for as long as I can remember. When my sister and I were in high school, we used to stay up late watching Law & Order re-runs on A&E. I've been out of high school for almost 10 years, so I think its safe to say that this show has been on for awhile. Its also something that me, my Dad, and my sister can all bond over during times we're all at home. Good memories. We all totally dig the wise-cracking detetcive, Lennie Brisoce, and the hard but fair justice executed by DA Jack McCoy. Its the ADA that we all have different feelings about...do you like Claire? Abbie? Jamie? Serena? I'm kind of a Claire fan overall, but seem to like the intelligence and stoicism of Jamie. Abbie wins hands down for style.

All this tube time was brought on by a need to do something other than WORK. As I've mentioned, I've been busy as a bee. Tonight was the first night when I could afford to take some me time. LS is off somewhere with one of his friends and its been nice having some QT alone. All I need is some Glenlivet on the rocks, just like Jack!

Now, of course, I'm listening to ABBA. This weeks songs are "If It Wasn't For the Nights" and "Me and I." These songs are what I like the most about ABBA. Big sounds, big hooks, and big, layered Agnetha & Frida harmonies. I just can't get enough!

Now I'm going to bed 'cause I have an 8 am meeting tomorrow. I'm going to have try to make the dumbest c*** wh*** in my office understand something we're working on. She is impossible to work with and basically I hate her so its not going to be fun. I'm so positive.

Where Blogs Come First

Well here I am back again blogging.

Today is another busy day at work for me, and blogging is helping me focus on what I need to be doing. I can get so wrapped up in things that my quality of work suffers because I totally lose sight of what I'm supposed to be doing.

I just had lunch with my friend B at CPK. We had a good chat (as always) about being in relationships and how to be a good partner, boyfriend, whatever. I am learning every day how much I don't know and how much I can grow to be a better person. Its scary, but exciting too.

As we were leaving the restaurant, a shiny new black Mercedes was pulling up. Who was behind the wheel? Well, it was none other than Kim Christiansen of 9News at 4o'clock! I'm sure she was taking pizzas to Mark, Kirk and Kathy to munch on while they try to decide what word to use on today's keyword quiz.

Now I'm just working away (well, Blogging at the moment). Today is the 4 month anniversary of me and LS dating, so we are going out to dinner tonight to celebrate. Hopefully, we'll be dining at Three Sons in NW Denver.

Otherwise, that's it! Happy Tuesday!!

Fragmentation

Here I am again. My blogging mechanism has been in the shop so that's why you haven't heard from me in awhile. I have so much to say...I hope I can remember it all.

Ok, not really. I just haven't blogged anything substantial in awhile.

You may be wondering why I titled this blog Fragmentation. I'm sure you're assuming its because I've been working every day since I got back from vacation for CFBMIC trying to resolve database issues that have come up due to our new billing project. You knew that the storage in our database is wacked and that we decided to use Oracle's facility for managing space rather than doing it ourselves. Good guess! But you're wrong.

I'm feeling fragmented myself. I don't know why really...maybe its because I've been working so much. Maybe its because I don't ever have any idea how to deal with the relationships I have in my life. I struggle to figure out how they fit into my life, or wonder how I fit into theirs and does it even matter? I feel lonely sometimes, but I also long for my independence. I look to the future as if its bright, but then I can't cope with that reality either. Oh well, enough about me.

This weekend, I was lucky enough to be able to watch football while I worked from home. I was kind of jazzed seeing the Broncos kill the Patriots Saturday night so I was eager to see the Colts beat the Steelers. I like the Colts but I also have a big chip on my shoulder about Pittsburgh. Those who know me well can figure that one out... It wasn't quite the game I expected it to be. The Colts weren't looking so good. I went to lunch with LS at Old Chicago around the start of the 4th quarter and I was seeing some signs of life in the Colts. The end of the game was pretty thrilling with some great opportunites for the Colts, but they blew it. I can't blame them though...I'd be under pressure too. After that we went home and I watched the Bears, and QB fellow Hoosier Rex Grossman, attempt to defeat the Carolina Panthers. This game wasn't as nail biting, but the Bears still lost. It was a good season for them, though. I can't recall the last time the Bears were in the playoffs. My Dad and Mark are pleased for sure.

Now I'm back to work on a Monday. Well, back in the office that is. Its snowing a little bit and actually looks like winter. Its been in the high 60s for the past few weeks so I wasn't sure what season we were actually living in.