Saturday Morning Special

Steps Never Taken

by Alex Mobley

This is the first and last

time that you will see

anything that reminds you

of anyone but me

is it possible to live 

and die all alone

crushed by fallen dreams

saved by broken bones

do you believe it true

that this is your one true need

to live, laugh and love

and plant your eternal seed

break out of your box

crawl out of your shell

do things the way you like

don't just follow the bell

that controls the things you do

and take away your thought

controls your every move

even the way your taught

there is something you can change

a way to right a wrong

just follow your own path

and stay up all night long

question your own being 

stall from being drone

explore what is your life

don't become a clone

in this messed up world 

that controls every last step

from birth until the day

you take your final breath

Fun Video Friday

Our Little Girl

She's finally acting like a normal dog!

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Let's Hang Out

So last night I took a little test drive on Google+ with their "Hangout" feature and can I just say, it was awesome!  Not only was I able to video chat with three of my friends at the same time, but we could also watch videos together and put these crazy dog masks on our faces with the touch of a button!  It's definitely going to make catching up with my friends a lot easier and it's so much more fun to see their beautiful faces!  Here are some screen shots from our chat, I think they were taken when we were singing the Jurassic Park theme song together.

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Surviving SXSW

I don't think I will ever be fully prepared for SXSW when the time comes.  February came and went so fast (even with an extra day!) and I have a March will go by in a blur too!  I know it's time to buckle down and get serious about researching bands and making sure I have the perfect outfits that are totally awesome as well as comfortable and practical.  This is what I'll be shooting for, luckily I have most of these elements already...

1. A good straw hat.  Believe me, you really don't want a sunburnt scalp.  No bueno.

2. Sports bra.  Yes, it's going to be hot and a humid and I'll be spending most of my time outside, there's no way I'm putting on a sweat collecting padded bra.

3. Jean shorts.  I read a couple different blog posts about what other people suggest to wear to SXSW and I think it's pretty ridiculous that most of them recommend wearing a flowy maxi dress.  I don't want to think about the troubles you'll have with all that fabric in a porta-potty when you're buzzed.

4. Comfy (but totally cute) sneakers.  I think sandals would work too but then I think about all the beer (and probably pee) there was in the streets downtown and I want to protect my little toesies.

5. A good, compact camera.

6. Sunscreen, I will be constantly applying and re-applying.

7. Drivers license, always have it readily available and some cash.

8. A small cross body bag, just big enough for the essentials, you don't want to be weighed down during a long day of standing.

9. Edgy accessories, love these spiked hoop earrings!

10. A shweet oversized t-shirt.  Let's the air flow to keep you comfortable.

Now I wouldn't say I'm an expert on SXSW attire, but after some of the stuff I experienced last year, I know I'll be better prepared this year.  Now I just have to figure out what shows to go to!

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Saturday Morning Special

In an Attempt

by Alex Mobley

I stare at you in class

not in some creepy way

because you stare back at me

we play this little game

like little scared kids

unable to stop the silence

or break the lock between our eyes

we don't know each others name

but we've learned our facial expressions

you bite your lip when excited

wink just to throw me off

thats the few I know

because I think we think alike

but I can't be for certain

we are two different people

what I see as playful

you may interpret different

you bite your lip when nervous

wink at the person next to me

stare blankly in my direction

never actually looking at me

I may be completely wrong

but I am too afraid to ask

for fear of losing this feeling

with the truth that I am crazy

making up my own reality

to adjust what has been

a long time spent alone

tomorrow will bring an answer

when we finally speak

my name is... 

what is your name?

Fun Video Friday

Will most likely be seeing this guy at SXSW...