I can dish it 'cause I know how to take it

I never know what to title my blogs. Generally, don't expect the title to have too much to do with what is in the actual entry, because by the time I have finished deliberating over the title, it is most likely that I have changed my mind on the subject. Ok, so now that that whole title thing is out of the way, who is ready for the wisdom that is that of Anna?

So consensus has rang that I shall blog on how I will single handedly bring back the term "rad." Now I say single handedly, but that isn't honestly possible. Language spreads through use. I say something you like the sounds of, you say it to someone else who likes the sounds of it, and that person says it to someone else who likes the sounds of it, and that person says it to someone else who likes the sounds of it, and... well, you get the picture, and then someday it makes it to the global scale... well, English speaking people scale. So though I may use the term rad multiple times a day, I will need you to start using it as well. If I could meet every English speaking person to convince them why rad is the most rad thing you could say, then I would need your help so desperately.

I, however, am hoping that you all are not willing to follow me blindly in this endeavor. I am a firm supporter of free thinking Please take some time and allow me to help you understand the deeper meaning behind the word rad and the meanings and usage.

We shall first turn to the definitions wizards Merriam and Webster [as found here] to see their thoughts on the subject.

Now this is very informative to someone who isn't quite as cool as me. But it is interesting to learn that 1982 is the generalized date of its birth as an actually word with this usage into the English language. However, we must delve deeper. By following what the nice internet folk at the Merriam-Websters website have set up we come to the conclusion that when used in slang, "radical" is a synonym for "cool" or "excellent". Now by following the trail created by looking up the definition of "cool" we are directed towards "excellent," "All right," and "Fashionably Hip." I can agree with all of this to some degree.

As I have explored [Urban Dictionary] for you I am more pleased with their definitions as they are more suited to my tastes. It is general agreement that rad is meant to be higher praise than "cool," "sweet," "awesome," etc... I tend to agree.

My favorite point is in the second definition found at urban dictionary.

"Being rad is like being cool without having to work for it. It's like a natural coolness."

So now my mission for you is to use rad at least once a day. Just get in the habit of using it and then more and more people will as well. The more it gets worked back into the English language the better. So go for it. Try it. You would pretty much make my day!

Song of the moment: Only Hope - Switchfoot, New Way to be Human [lyrics]
[Now this song is played at the end of A Walk to Remember. It is also very popular as a Mandy Moore song, in my oppinion Switchfoor is ten times better. The song is very touching, a hint sad, and I feel like pretty is too vague and adjective to use, but it is also very suiting. So, enjoy.]

TAI Song of the Moment: Sleeping With Giants (Lifetime) - Santi [video] [lyrics]
[Off their sophomore album, The Academy Is... gives us this one. I love the progression of feeling through this song. And as with most all TAI, lyrically you are left thinking. It is very easy for me to relate to what is being said in almost all TAI. So I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, cause it is totally rad.]

All righty kids! That's all I got for you tonight!
Peace, Love, and Cherry Coke
Anna

HOMEWORK: Let me know your answer to this question and I'll get back to you with mine next time!

If you were a vegetable, what sort of animal would you want to be eaten by?

"Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem to be more afraid of life than death"

-James F. Bymes

So I am going to have to keep this entry short and I hate it, because really, I wanted to have something brilliant for you, and I don't. I did have about a million ideas of what to blog about as my day progressed. Sadly, I will not be blogging about any of them right now for I am in so much need of sleep. BUT you will get a list and you can vote on which blog you want first, AND you still get your song of the moment and all that jazz. Now, behold...

THE LIST
Proper Behavior in Public (considering what you are saying to who)
Life Changing Descisions
Making New Friends
The Skill of being awake much more than you should
East Coast Girls
Bringing back "rad"

So it is a much shorter list than I thought it would be. I am starting to loose it now anyway. I even lied about your song of the moment. I will give you two tomorrow. And they will blow you away. Do please take a moment to consider the quote I put at the top. I think this is something we all need to consider where the security crosses from one to the other. I'm making no sense in my head right now which is a sure sign to be ready to go. Much love, point tour, bring it on!

Night,
Anna

Testing the Waters

Hello All!

So, I have decided to start a blog. About twelve years after the rest of the world. This isn't true entirely. I've had blogs in the past, i just wasn't very good at using them. And no one would ever want to read them anyway.

Let me tell you a little bit about me right now in my life.

The Stats:
Name: Anna Louise [last name to remain undisclosed at this point]
Birth date: September 2
Current Age: 20
Favorite Color: Pink. I know that sounds cliché and all but honestly I am a huge fan of all colors. Pink just makes me feel good. Yay psychology!
Hometown: Marion, Iowa
Current Local: Buena Vista University in the currently not-so-sunny hamlet of Storm Lake, Iowa
Favorite Music: I would like to think I am pretty eclectic in my music tastes. I like a lot of different types of music. But it is the passion that a band or person puts into their music that makes it really appealing to me. I know that everyone tends to be passionate about what they do, the next step is reaching me with it. I do tend to like things a little more melodic as opposed to rap and stuff. Not that I am entirely opposed to rap, so long as I can connect.
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Listening to Music, Watching and Critiquing Movies, Sleeping
Guilty Pleasures: Rivendale [ask about it if you want], Gossiping, YouTube, TAI TV, Food, Harry Potter, Twilight, Photo Shoping, Napping


Song of the Moment: Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen,Born to Run [lyrics and a sample here]
[if you don't know this song already I seriously recommend it. Born to Run is the album that really put Springsteen out there as the rock genius that he is. I could probably go on forever about this song. Just check it out.]

TAI Song of the Moment: Checkmarks - Almost Here [see video here] [lyrics here]
[Off of Almost Here, Checkmarks is weighted with hostility. It still has some of that unique TAI sound that I love and adore, but it is a bitter harder than most of their other stuff. Now I have no problem with this, and I enjoy the song immensely. You should too, check it out yo!]

Album of the moment: Viva la Cobra - Cobra Starship

[I became the proud owner of ¡Viva La Cobra! tonight, and I couldn't be more excited to fall in love with all of it. You can't help but want to dance to this music, and here's the fact: I don't dance. But these folks make me want to dance. So you know what you need to do? If you haven't already, Check it out!]

Now that I have imposed my music opinions on you (a limited amount of everything I have to say you'll get more in the future of course.) I haven't made exact decisions on where I want this whole blog thing to head. I just know I have a lot of thoughts that run through my head and never make it out. So here is my outlet. I can't wait to share more with you!

Real quick, ways to get a hold of me:

MSN: nanners2006@hotmail.com
AIM: amgirl1987
MySpace: myspace.com/thenoiseinmyhead
email: anna.lafontant@gmail.com

Just let me know you found me here. I love making new friends. So bookmark me here and I look forward to amazing you with the brilliance (or psychotics) that is my happy little head.

And I depart tonight with a picture of the totally rad shoes I bought tonight! How cute are they?!?


Love, Peace, and Rock and Roll,
Anna