Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Acoustic Dirge

So, in the advent of Michael Jackson's death (may he rest in peace) comes the whirlwind of acoustic tribute covers being uploaded feverishly onto youtube. Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between, i give you my top youtube acoustic tributes to michael jackson:

1. Terra Naomi - You Are Not Alone

2. Chris Dallman - Human Nature

3. Jay Brannan - Man in the Mirror

4. J.R. Aquino - Thriller
See also: Emily Elbert - Thriller (done prior to death)

5. Amanda Palmer - Billie Jean

6. Ch1ld pr0digy - The Way You Make Me Feel
7. Matthew Jordan - Smooth Criminal (i had to put this here, he's too much of a great mix of musical theatre and jon bon jovi)
ps. annie is not okay after this cover.


8. Kelly Rose - I'll Be There (i don't know about this girl's backup singing, but granted theres only one of her..)

9. Jake Coco - Will You Be There

10. Sarah LaMantia - Heal The World

and the biggest honor, "I'll Be There" on Ukulele. This kid is seriously talented on the uke, im jel.



..and they keep coming.

-k

Friday, June 26, 2009

ARR UBA

Arr ye maties! It's been a while since I updated this. I went to the wonderful Caribbean paradise called Aruba, and here are some lovely photos from the venture. I rode wave runners, horses, paragliders, wakeboarded, kneeboarded, jeeps and just about wore myself out. It was awesome. I totally recommend people to vacation to Aruba, although a few things I noticed:
1. The food is all imported so its insanely expensive.

2. It is Jersey Shore II. (ie, pretty much everyone from NJ and Queens goes there)

3. They have THE cleanest water in the world.

4. Sharks are on the North Side, they feed them there to keep them from going to the other side.

5. The Radisson has the best beach on Palm Beach.

6. Everyone is fat. At least, all the males are, and the women are generally trashy.
7. Spanish is spoken the most, then english, dutch, and the native island language.

8. If you like to drink, this is THE place.

9. There's a plant there that has 2 inch prickers on it. It is rightfully named the "Fucker."
10. Jewelry dealers are worse than those on Canal Street. Watch out.

11. Every other person there is on a honey moon. Watch out for the pool water, especially late at night. (ick)

:view from the room:
:view at night with party boat:
:bird fight:
:paper mall:
:casino ceiling:
:museums:
:US Mail?:
:hacienda:
:boats:
:desert:
:iguanas:
:hey there big guy:
:caves:
:the fucker:
:california lighthouse:

-k

Monday, June 1, 2009

Piaggio dreams


It's been a week since I've posted (i know, lame). So here's some updates. I'm on the path to getting my motorcycle license, because I have acquired a new Piaggio FLY 150. 150cc engine, 61mph top speed, and 70-75 miles per gallon. Not a highway rider, but great for the streets. Piaggio is the company that makes the ever-famous VESPA scooter. Although this is the VESPA's more chic modern brother, it comes at half the price (dollasss). Anyway, it's a cute little bugger.

Speaking of cute little buggers, meet Yo-Yo, my friend and peer Yesenia's pet Yorkie. He is so cute and def. deserves the name "Yo-Yo."

Yo-Yo chasing Ikuko's 20 year old cat, Hannibal.

-k