Sep 24

Goooood morning, folks!

Mr T´s birthday party last night was f..king brillaint! We mingled to the “Casino Royal”-Event @ La Rocca
- *uuuuuh* Boogie all night long!

b.t.w.:
hApPY BirThDaY mR ToM kA! Get yourself confy today… and don´t forget to take some pain-relieve :-) - I picked the whole box already!

Well, the 3rd part of the enjoyable Meme lolls to be filled-up! I am totally addicted to music, so it will be pretty difficult for me to choose “only” one song. There´s always music in my soul… and additional my ipod carries about 1.000 songs. Now I´m going to deflate both for you… a wee bit… :-)
Here we go!

Music Meme

1.)The first CD you ever bought:
Oh my god, I am antiquing! *örhöööm* Ladies and gentleman, I confess I am as old as Metusaleh. Being born during the bright 70s I can´t remember the first CD I ever bought, but the first song: It was released in 1984. By being 10 years old I purchased a 7″ vinyl record (*yohoooo* This reminds me of the “Werther´s Echte” advertisement, just like:”I will never forget the taste of my first caramel candy. I was 4 years old and my grandpa gave it to me. Now I am the grandpa and what else should I give to my grandchild…?”). However, my first song was Footloose performed by Kenny Loggins. The acustical quality left much to be desired, but sometimes I miss the typical crackling of the good old platters.

2.)A song that keeps you in a good temper:
Out of millions of possibilities I choose Hey Ya - The BossHoss. I like “dum-di-dum”-music…

3.)A song that made you cry:
If you´re not the one by Daniel Bedingfield- I cry my eyes out. This happens almost every time I listen to it, independent of being happy or sad.

Another good example might be Sweet Child Of Mine by Guns`N`Roses or some of the Cat Stevens Collection e.g. Father To Son… and doubtless: Nur Zu Besuch (DTH)

4.)A song you´d trust to sing on a karaokee show:
Now it is getting embarrassing… I admit: I did it already. During my vacation in Puerto Plata, Domenican Republic (2001) I met a swedish guy who took my out to a bar called “Hemingways”. So, it was his 30th birthday eve and he wanted us all to be part of that night karaokee-show. After swigging a few Cuba libre we registered to the show. Drunk like a rat we performed Since I don´t have you (Guns´N´Roses again), I got you babe (Sonny & Cher) and Californiacation (Chili Peppers). I told him I never before had the heart to disgrace myself in such a way. We approached during our stay (yes… a badly crush…) and I promised him to come back to Hemingway´s after his departure. I kept my word an dedicated By Your Side (Sade) to him.

5.)An album you´d like to take to a desert island:
An Album? *whooow* Only one? Impossible! It has to be my ipod - definetly - containing stuff 5 folders with different styles of music:
1.) Spanish and Italian stuff - like the Café del Mar Soundtracks, Shakira, Juanes, Eddie Herrera, Eros Ramazotti and Zucchero
2.) Ladies and Gents chants - like Alanis Morisette, P!NK, Dido, Annie Lennox, Sade and Sanne Salomonsen or like Robbie Williams, Elton John, Jamiroquai, Seal, Garth Brooks and James Blunt
3.) Different bands - like Aerosmith, GooGoo Dolls, U2, Radiohead, Depeche Mode, Chili Peppers, The Verve, Oasis, R.E.M., Guns´N´Roses and Evanescence
4.) German artists - like Herbert Grönemeyer, Xavier Naidoo, Wolfsheim, Die Toten Hosen, Juli and Silbermond
5.) Noise - like Placebo, Kid Rock, LaCrimosa, New Order, Joy Division, Rammstein, Das Ich, Front242, Die Krupps, Pink Turns Blue, Silke Bischoff, Nirvana, The Prodigy, Smashing Pumpkins, The Bloodhound Gang but also House Music like Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Daft Punk, Club 69, Lil Louis, etc.

6.)Your favored music genre:
It seems to be much easier to name which music genres I hate:
- German Beer Drinking & Merrymaking Songs (Featuring Music From The Octoberfest In Munich)
- Folksongs from Bavaria
- German Military Marches or Polka (absolutely no go!!!)

Depending on my caprice, I like mostly every other kind of music… all different shades of House, (Dark) Wave, Electronic Beats, Rock, Metall, Pop, Classic, and so on. Sometimes -when being really rat-arsed- I can stand “WDR4-music” like Andrea Berg as well (don´t tell… it is a secret). And I am dying for Leo Delibes´ Lakme Flower Duett!

7.)Your most popular musician:
- female: Alanis Morisette
- male: Robbie Williams
- Band: Die Toten Hosen
{No regrets for making 3 answers available by modiying the Meme and seperating the question into different sexes *ggg*}

8.)The last song you listened to:
Placebo - Slave To The Wage

9.)The last CD you bought:
Robbie Williams: Rudebox
I subscribed at amazon last Saturday. I am happily looking forward to recieve it on October 20th.

10.)Your favourite songs of all time (up to 15):
1.) Robbie Williams: Angels
2.) Train: Drops Of Jupiter
3.) Sade: Every Word
4.) Jamiroquai: Corner Of The Earth
5.) Sanne Salomonsen: I Can´t Make You Love Me
6.) Smashing Pumpkins: Ava Adore
7.) Placebo: Every You, Every Me
8.) Alanis Morisette: That I would be good
9.) Seal: Love Divine
10.)Sting: Fragile
11.)Guns´N´Roses: Sweet Child Of Mine
12.)DTH: Hang On Sloopy
13.)Pink Turns Blue: Michelle
14.)Zucchero: Senza Una Donna
15.)The Cranberries: Just My Imagination
{Annotiation of the C2go editorial stuff: 15 is too little… I´m a music addict!!!}

***Tag 5 bloggers to answer this questions and put them in their blogs!***
Just like yesterday:
In the first place I nominate my friend Sonny! Secondly I choose everyone who has hooked on this Meme:
“Tag! You´re it…”

That´s all for today… we are off to do a little socializing!

love ya all later,

Sep 23

As promised today´s post deals with the second part of Rufus´ lovely Meme. Thereafter I´ll call it a day. We like to take Mr L out for a walk untli my parents come around to baby-sit this afternoon, because tonight we are happy to go clubbing due to Mr T´s birthday party… But, first of all:
Let´s talk about movies…

Movie Meme

1.)The last movie you saw in a theatre:
Sakrileg – The Da Vinci Code
I really enjoyed watching this movie! We watched it in the “Frankenheim” open-air-cinema next to the Rhine. The presentation started during sunset. The heaven was tinctured into a deep red. It was the perfect date, perfect location, perfect food and perfect movie. In my opinion Tom Hanks is able to play every part in any movie. This part was brilliant - again.

2. )A current-release you still want to see:
To tell the truth, this question rack´s my brain. At the moment, there is no “must-see” existing for me. But I´m dying to see The Devil Wears Prada as soon as it will be performed in Germany.

3.) A movie that made you laugh out loud:
Mmmmh, I have to mention 2 movies with Jack Nicholson in a star role:
As Good As It Gets with lots of memorable quotes like [Melvin Udall:"Where do they teach you to talk like this? In some Panama City "Sailor wanna hump-hump" bar, or is it getaway day and your last shot at his whiskey? Sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here. " ] or ["People who talk in metaphors oughta shampoo my crotch..."]. Altough I am a girl, the quote I like most is the small-talk between Melvin and the receptionist ["How do you write women so well?" - "I think of a man, and I take away reason and accountability."]
The other film is Something´s Gotta Give. This is brillaint popcorn-entertainment as well. Both motion pictures are part of my favorite movies on DVD.

4.) A movie that made you cry:
The first movie I remember crying while watching was Schindler´s List. That movie tore me up.

5.) A movie that was a darling of the critics, but you didn’t think lived up to the hype:
Brokeback Mountain - I know, some people may want to revoke my Girl-Card for this pick, but it just didn’t do anything for me as a whole movie — once you got past that magical moment in the mountains, it was all downhill for me. Heath Ledger talking through clenched teeth throughout the movie bugged the wee-wee out of me.

6.) A movie that you thought was better than the critics:
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest - Come on, did anyone really go to see this movie expecting fine art? No, I went for a rollicking good pirate yarn with Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. It delivered, and then some, in my opinion. Entertainment Weekly hated it. But I thought it was a great summer entertainment flick, and I’ll buy it on DVD.

7.) Your Favorite animated movie:
Of course: The Jungle Book… sooooo many childhood memories! To me, it is the greatest tale of friendship and adventure. Although almost every animated feature that was created during Walt Disney’s life is a classic, this one in particular holds a special place my heart. I guess, there isn’t a child alive who can see this movie and not want to be Mowgli. What a life it would be to live in the jungle, with friends like Baloo and Bagheera. It is every young child´s dream to be so free. I saw it growing up, and never forgot my memories of the movie, and the days afterward, singing the songs and dreaming of adventure. The music in The Jungle Book is some of the best in any Disney movie. “The Bare Necessities” is simply one of the best songs ever. Add in the fantastic animation and the characters that come to life. Who wouldn’t believe a bear could sing after seeing this?

8.) Your Favorite Disney Villian:
Ursula, the witchy octopus diva villian from The Little Mermaid. I always wanted a dress-maker to make an Ursula costume for me. If I’m gonna do mascerading for Halloween, why not animated octopussy villian?

9.) Favorite movie musical:
This is a tough one for me. I love musicals. I’ll have to say my top pick will be Little Shop Of Horrors. I like the songs (”Downtown” is one of my favorite songs from musicals), and I think that Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Steve Martin were fabulously cast in this movie.
But then again, I love The Rocky Horror Picture Show . Let´s get dressed like Dr. Frank´N´Furter and sing out loud:”It’s just a jump to the left… And then a step to the right… With your hands on your hips… You bring your knees in tight… But it’s the pelvic thrust… That really drives you insane… Let’s do the Time Warp again… Let’s do the Time Warp again…” And if you ever get time-warped life, don´t forget to carry a bumbershoot with you. Might be a helpful advice, especially in the event of sitting in the front rows… ;-)

10.) Favorite movies of all-time (up to five):
Oh, great… I get the possibility to complete the list I filled-up in a former Meme :-)
- I think my all-time favorite, that I can watch again and again has to be Cruel Intentions . Kathryn makes a bet that her step-brother, Sebastian, won’t be able to bed Annette (a virgin, who wants to wait until love). If he loses, Kathryn gets his Jaguar, if he wins, he gets Kathryn ["Stick in, wherever you want to..."]. A diverting story, a great cast and a wondrous soundtrack. It is an excellent teen flick which will have you feeling good from start to finish.
- Gone With The Wind ranks up there as an all-time fave as well. I guess, everyone has watched this American classic in which a manipulative woman and a roguish man carry on a turbulent love affair in the American south during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
- Next, I nominate all the movies made by Quentin Tarentino. No matter if producing or playing a part in the film. I really love his weird style.
- Sin City is also one of the movies I could watch over and over… A film that explores the dark and miserable southern town Basin City and tells the story of three different people, all caught up in the violent corruption of the city. *uuuuh… devilment*
- Got only ONE left??? *phew* I´m sorry, I can´t name only one. Mostly while watching movies I got the “problem” I wonder about the plot being too limpid. Such as regarding The Sixth Sense I guessed the close in a minute. So I prefer movies like The Butterfly Effect or Wild Things which are thrilling up to their end…

***Tag 5 bloggers to answer this questions and put them in their blogs!***
Same procedure as yesterday:
First I pick out my friend Sonny! Thereafter everyone who feels fancy to fill-up the Meme…
Feel free to tag yourself…

catch ya,

Sep 22


I hope the Coffee-Auntie told you, I felt grumpy yesterday. So I was not in the right mood to fill-up this nice Meme. Today I am feeling much better, because most of the dander is no longer an issue.
This Meme comes in three different parts (books - movies - music). I´m going to compartmentalize (”Divide and conquer! *g*) and complete it day after day.

So, come on, folks - let´s play!

“Tag! I´m it!”

Book Meme

1.)One book that changed your life:
Okay, the hardest question first. I guess I have to mention The Bible - eligliable to every single poser of this meme. I´ll choose The Holy Bible in combination with Da Vinci Code
2.)One book that you’ve read more than once:
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This is one of my favorite books. It is a reminder to never grow up entirely. I confess, I can´t tarry to read it to Mr L.
3.)One book you’d want on a desert island:
The unofficial MacGyver How-To Handbook by Bret Terrill - hopefully it contains instructions “How to build a float from nothing”. In the 1st instance I thought about electing something of the Home Improvement production run, but by reason of Tim Taylor´s permanent failure, good old MacGyver seems to be the best choice… in order to prevent the float from sinking. :-)
4.)One book that made you laugh:
Vollidiot by Tommy Jaud. This book was a lovely present I recieved from my good old friend, Mr O during my hospitalisation after Mr L´s nativity. The title adapts a programm: Simon Peters, the “hero” of this popcorn-literature suffers from unsolvable chain-linking problems… a very good laugh.
5.)One book that made you cry:
Probably every book I’ve read. Especially the ones written by Nicholas Sparks. I was teary-eyed through much Cuaderno De Noah. This book has been a great companion at the beautiful beach of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I had to wear sunglasses to hide my shed tears. Thereafter I gorged every single of Sparks´books, e.g. Message In A Bottle.
6.)One book that you wish you had been written:
Soloalbum by Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre -
“It’s hard enough sitting there
Rockin’ in your rockin’ chair
It’s all too much for me to take
When you’re not there…”
This book is crowed with black humor and anmosity. My suggestion to everyone who has not seen the brilliant movie based on this novel yet: First of all enjoy this book. If you are a smirkey, you WILL love it, I promise.
7.)One book you wish had never been written:
Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler - I guess there is no further comment needed.
8.)One book you’re currently reading:
Meteor by Dan Brown - I have finalized the Brown-serial afterwards, devouring each book.
9.)One book you’ve been meaning to read:
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller’s. It was a random pick that chose those two. There are MANY books I’ve been meaning to read.
10.)One book you would give to everyone if you were rich:
It’s a tie between Der alte Mann und das Meer by Ernest Hemingway, Salz auf unserer Haut
by Benoite Groult and a blank notebook to write one’s own thoughts in.