Date:	2004-10-22 10:48
Subject:	Unfortunately I did not come up with this brilliant bit of info...
Security:	Public
Mood:	amused

INTERNATIONAL THINKING AT ITS BEST!

Question: What is the truest definition of Globalization?

Answer: Princess Diana's death.

Question: How come?

Answer: An English princess with an Egyptian boyfriend crashes in a French tunnel, driving a German car with a Dutch engine, driven by a Belgian who was drunk on Scottish whisky, (check the bottle before you change the spelling) followed closely by Italian Paparazzi, on Japanese motorcycles; treated by an American doctor, using Brazilian medicines. This is posted by an American, and you're probably reading this on your computer, that uses Taiwanese chips, and a Korean monitor, assembled by Bangladeshi workers in a Singapore plant, transported by Indian lorry-drivers, hijacked by Indonesians, unloaded by Sicilian longshoremen, and trucked to you by Mexican illegals.....

That, my friends, is Globalization

Date:	2004-10-20 23:24
Subject:	I must try to do this more often...
Security:	Public
Mood:	aggravated

Life is such a whirlwind.

I am going to make a new promise to myself to post (even just a tiny comment) as often as I can remember. I'm so lazy and in need of a good venue for expressive release of pent up energy. Not really external energy that you or anyone else would notice, but a deep current of abnormality that pulses through the veins of my brain and body causing a shuddering desire to loose absolutely all fucking control.

One day I fear (or maybe 'relish' would be a better word. Hah!) that I will just jump up from my lovely gray walled cubicle world, rip off every stitch of clothing and hoot and holler at all the tight faced folks that make some of my days into LIVING HELL! But then I'll get hauled off in a straitjacket with my arms all tied up and that might be uncomfortable... I could just do a clothing-less dance here at home in the comfort of my quiet house and then I wouldn't have to worry about getting fired eh? But really what fun would that be (unless someone is secretly videotaping my home and saw me, but in that case they probably deserve a little stress release show as well).

Oh what the hell, a girl just can't get a reality break to save her life.

Somewhere between life's meandering path-ogin,
and the dully noted afterlife which calls collect from New Zealand during prime time,
a grey souled reflection of my-self-control,
crawled onto my race-track-mind and was crushed by the mob-ocracy of lust.

This blind-sided light-ning rod of mirth deceptively drew me out of my closet of sorrows,
and irascibly shunted the anxiety I have lived and breath-lessly abhorred.
Everything was high, high, higher,
till like a hot-air-balloon I sprung a reality leak.

Affection, infected me with time-less ease,
but with the hasty bill-of-rights-and-wrongs
lashed its zealous head and pitted my lovers one against the other-wise.
Star crossed me thinks not. Star-ry eyed, perhaps.

To be free-wheeling, on a natural high-way of doubtless confidence
did not mean I could never crash and burn-up.
I nearly drowned believing I was swimming toward a gay-er future,
when all the wrong breast-strokes could not have rescued me, save for one.

One love. One lover.
One lovely man-ageable peace,
which soothed the rush-hour-traffic-jam I thought I was directing,
and tossed me to the curb-side service being held in my liberating honor.

Though I tried to drag-oon my way out of happiness,
I haphazardly but happily discovered true love needs no sexual complications,
personal explanations,
or troop of band-wagon-friends cheering my ill motives.

He loves me, he loves me not-ably.
And now I learn to love my-prozac-playful-self,
exhuming each pain-staking inch of my bruised heart-sick history,
and loosing every inner poison like winded dandelion seeds.

This is a note to say THANK YOU amy for returning to my life, and remaining one of my prominent guitar chords.

Date:	2004-05-27 09:03
Subject:	ILCK Anniversary Tour
Security:	Public
Mood:	nostalgic
Music:	Suzy Bravo: When Detroit Saw The Light

Well... I hope I have a few uninterrupted minutes (again goofing off at work). I've been trying to finish this message for the last three days and am really starting to get itchy for a blog update (albeit my own)! Also I have been attempting to assemble a photo blog of a few snapshots taken during the tour (mostly various band members sleeping) and have had little success thus far… Once that is complete I will post the link.

The Immortal Lee County Killers are back in town after five days on the road to Texas and Louisiana. Who-Hoo! We had an absolute blast. Babydriver (another Lee County band) played on the same tour (separate vehicle thank GOD, I'm not sure I could have survived all nine of us in one Astro van). Anyhow I was the kid sister the whole time and I have to say I LOVED all the special attention.

Wednesday we left bright and early on May 19 and arrived in Houston that evening, and the Killers set up and played to a tiny audience at Rudyard's. Nice place, sorta pub atmosphere downstairs, with a music stage, bar, pool tables, etc, upstairs. My duty on the tour was merchandise sales and so I got my first taste of that Wednesday under the tutelage of 'J.R.R. Tokien'. Crashed at a Red Roof Inn Wednesday evening where I was accidentally called "Ms. Mobley" (Mobley being the bass player in Babydriver) this provided us a fit of giggles, and Stephen Mobley insisted on referring to me by his last name for the rest of the trip.

Thursday we headed to Dallas where we landed at my favorite club 'The Doublewide'. A southern-esque club, complete with velvet paintings, stuffed animals, Astroturf yard (including ancient sofa, a van seat, tires, graffiti, etc.) and a large twirling tornado replica. We crashed at Robert the bartender’s apartment (nine band folks + 6’11” bartender and plenty of beer in one bedroom apartment = grand old time).

Friday we hit Austin and Jeff and I headed to the downtown Hilton for a little pre-anniversary celebration. That night the Killers played at Emo’s (fantastic club which boasts a lovely collection of artwork, including three of J.R.’s paintings). Fun, fun, fun… preceded by a pass-out style party night.

Saturday was our official ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY (May 22nd) and we lounged around our hotel until mid afternoon when it was off to San Antonio. Suzy Bravo (musician and promoter) played host to our group before we all trooped down to club “Sin 13” for a night of black light graffiti and rockin’ music. Suzy’s band was AWESOME; she wore a full Mariachi get-up and sang with all the power of Janis Joplin gone Hispanic (I think I’ve already worn out the four song demo she gave me).

Sunday included one long-ass drive to New Orleans, during which I lazed about, sleeping and snacking. The bands played at “The Mermaid Lounge”, quaint and artsy tucked away under a mass of interstate in the heart of ‘Nawleans’, and then the tour ended with a 3am return drive to Alabama and a full Monday spent sleeping in.

Don’t forget to check out The Killer’s website for a brand new sneak peak at Jeff… along with other news, music downloads, etc. http://www.leecountykillers.com/</a>

Hey all... Yes, I'm horrible.
I keep meaning to write, and well... life just keeps me running these days.

I'll be on the road for the next few days with my lovely husband and THE band. It's been a year and Jeff and I are celebrating our (paper?) anniversary throughout Texas with a pinch of New Orleans thrown in for good measure.

I'm not sure who all reads these journal pages, but if some avid Immortal Lee County Killers fan should happen to stumble upon my meager comments I hope you at least find the following helpful:

MAY In TEXAS/LA (check local listings for times and additional bands).
5-19 HOUSTON, TX, RUDYARD'S w/ Babydriver
5-20 DALLAS, TX, DOUBLE WIDE w/ Babydriver
5-21 AUSTIN, TX, EMO'S w/ Babydriver,Legendary Shack Shakers, Kodiaks
5-22 SAN ANTONIO, TX, Sin13 w/ Babydriver, Suzy Bravo
5-23 NEW ORLEANS, LA, MERMAID w/ Babydriver and Black Fire Revelation

I'll be handling merchandise(?) and playing the roll of avid band-aid. Honestly can't WAIT for a break from the droll world of ad design.

"The stars can be dangerous" - ILCK: Cocaine Blackout

Date:	2004-05-04 14:38
Subject:	Another Day another dollar...
Security:	Public
Mood:	blah
Music:	Poe: Not a Virgin

(Happy Birthday Noelle!)

I'm not sure really what I want to write at the moment, just enjoying the opportunity to share whatever I please. It's slowly dawning on me that "I've got the power."

Another exciting day in the office, typical. Looking forward to yoga tonight. I get off work in about 1 1/2 hours, then (well after yoga) we get to go out and drink!

Ah the highlights of life.

Alright... well if I'm bored sharing these dull thoughts, you are certainly bored reading them. Perhaps I'll think of something brilliant later today... but somehow I doubt it.

Just one of those days.

Date:	2004-05-03 12:19
Subject:	Ya'll are just too sweet...
Security:	Public
Mood:	indescribable
Music:	ILCK: Boom Boom Yeah Yeah (brand new!)

A warm thanks to my new commentators and friends.

This blogging thing really is interesting/fun. What a terrific way to avoid work duties (seeing as I have been in the office for a full 21 minutes today and am already goofing off).

Went to a fantastic wedding in Athens GA this weekend, outside on a gorgeous evening, open bar, tasty treats, blah, blah, blah. The highlight was definitely the variety of guests. Tons of Jeff's old H.S. buddies, all connected in the music business. I was half hoping Michael Stipe would show up, but alas... we were mostly blessed with a majority of former Man or Astroman? and Quadrajets band members.

I guess I should pretend to build a couple of ads before someone turns an evil eye this way. More as this progresses (ha).

Date:	2004-04-27 15:01
Subject:	God this place...
Security:	Public
Mood:	annoyed
Music:	Jude: Brad and Suzy

What a nightmare.

Working within an "office" world is so unpleasant, being out in the open, low cubicle pens, it is absolutely disgusting. Listening to dozens of other disgruntled coworkers bad mouthing, acting up, being crude/sly/harrassing/obnoxious...

What happened to draw me into a corporate world where the chances of being truly happy are so slim?

Thinking about escaping... Lovely way to daydream the afternoon away. When will this all fade and turn to something truly magnificent? Ah I suppose once I get up off my arse and actually do something beside caffeinating my afternoons away.

that's better

After three cups of Earl Grey I am starting to WAKE UP (perhaps a bit TOO awake by this point).

Hey playing with another tidbit of technology... Check out the picture - it's a red tie day. Thanks to the Sanyo photo phone for capturing this breakroom moment.

Yoga tonight... Truly looking forward to this Tuesday treat, and Barry is probably attending this week - yeah!

Date:	2004-04-27 09:06
Subject:	this is sorta nice
Security:	Public
Mood:	sleepy

I realize I'm half asleep. I think the notebook thing looks sorta nice, and I have to thank Dede for perking me up with the lovely/bloody Johnny Depp implications. Meeting atop the Eiffel Tower! Ah ha - but what will Jeff think? Perhaps if Liv Tyler tags along...

Sitting at work (proverbial slacker), sipping a lovely cup of Twinings Earl Grey with a splash of skim milk. Perhaps this is less an entry and more of a test.

Will this work?

Will I feel satisfied knowing my free thoughts are roaming un-attended throughout the world wide web? Time will tell, and feedback of course.