March 2009
1 post
Now me, I'm the life of the party...
Yesterday I went to Toronto, and it SUCKED. Mostly because Alicia sucks as a roadtripping buddy. I really miss my awesome roadtrippin’ friends. JILLIE LUSH, WHERE YOU AT BITCH?!
Ugh. I’m long overdue for a worthwhile roadtrip. I don’t even want to go anywhere, I just want to drive and see the road for hours on end.
I’ve been working my ass off this week in school to play...
February 2009
20 posts
Happy Valentine's Day!
My Valentine’s Day has been the best ever. Paul sent me a bouquet of gorgeous flowers. Nobody has ever done anything like that for me, and it’s especially amazing since he lives all the way in Las Vegas. I can’t wait until January when I get to live with him, I really hope it all works out as planned.
Also, all of you that hate Valentine’s Day, quit hatin’. Learn to...
http://jillielush.tumblr.com/
that is my new tumblr, add it. I figured I’d post my own ramblings there rather then muck this one up with me, me, me, me which is what I’ve been doing. I’ll post here once in awhile - definitely when it pertains to both Jodie & I.
xo Jillie
49 KILLED AS PLANE CRASHES INTO HOME IN CLARENCE... →
TOO CLOSE TO HOME.
So so so surreal to see Scott Levin on CNN. This is all so sad. I can’t even imagine. my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. wow.
Monopoly, anyone?
From: http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/10/live-nation-and-ticketmaster-agree-to-merge/
” Live Nation, the largest concert promoter, and Ticketmaster Entertainment, the No. 1 ticket seller, announced their widely reported merger deal on Tuesday morning. The stock-for-stock transaction would create a powerhouse in the music and live entertainment industries and likely draw intense...
Since I actually watched The Grammys this year,...
U2’s performance was pretty horrible in terms of U2 performances — nothing to start the telecast off with, that’s for sure. What a horrible choice for a single too.
Whitney Houston. The bitch is back and crack is still wack.
I am probably an asshole for saying this — but would the crowd have given Jennifer Hudson a standing ovation when she won the “Best R&B...
May angels lead you in...
R.I.P. Candy
08/08/1995 - 02/07/2009
We took Candy to the SPCA to be put down this afternoon. I felt absolutely horrible doing it, but it had to be done. Her organs were starting to shut down and keeping her alive any longer would have been a sin, not to mention a crime. I just wish we could have taken her to a vet or had someone come and give her a shot here at home. I can’t help...
If Today is Your Birthday: February 5
“This is a year when you are itching to do something new, but you are perhaps unsure about what that “something” is! You are likely closing important projects or “chapters” in your life. If you normally lead an active life with initiating qualities, you may feel quite restless. There may be a sense of loss, perhaps a feeling as though you are losing your identity. The...
growing pains.
So here I am in my last minutes of age 23 — seconds away from turning 24.
In 5+ previous years — I would have been out drinking and hanging out with friends right now. This year? I’m ringing my birthday in alone. Two steps forward, one step back. I’ve spent the last hour or so listening to two songs in particular - songs that I listened to a lot this year, because of the...
Poladroid is the best thing since Polaroid.
So I’m kind of obsessed with this program called “Poladroid” that I wandered upon.
Lushtice in Polaroids:
Soooo sooo lame. And not the real deal. But I love it!!!
xo Jillie
Call me crazy, but....
I can’t wait to see this movie:
I’m such a girl.
Places I'd rather be...
LET’S FUCKING GO!
“Can’t change this feeling
I’m way out of touch
Can’t change...”
– Lifehouse - “Somebody Else’s Song”
"I told you. I wake up every day, right here,...
Punxsutawney Phil = fail
He saw his shadow…6 more weeks of winter
Dunkirk Dave = win
He did not see his shadow…an early spring
Who are all these other groundhogs? PeeWee, Wiarton Willie, General Beauregard Lee, Jimmy the Groundhog, and Shubenacadie Sam? IMPOSTERS.
And now it’s time to find Groundhog Day on TV and watch it - because I’m sure it’s on...
This band makes me want to rip out my ears and...
Here is where Jodie will disagree with me, because I know she finds this video absolutely hilarious. However, it is not. Good idea, but major fail. And the music is fucking terrible. I wish this band would set themselves on fire. Hell, I’d set them on fire if I had the opportunity. Sometimes I think certain people should have been aborted. This band fits the criteria for “certain...
PITTSBURGH!
:)
Making history.
Best thing about Super Bowl Sunday!
(Besides the obvious — snacks & drinks)
PUPPY BOWL!
http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/puppy-bowl.html
My favorites:
Griffy
Indigo
On a somewhat related (but also unrelated) matter… I’m fairly confident my 13 year old Chocolate Labrador, Candy, had a stroke late last night. She’s been having tremors for awhile now but this was so far beyond the usual...
"Shut down the world again and I don't know how...
It just occurred to me that I haven’t slept in my own bed (or any bed for that matter) in 15 days. Also, I’ve only left my house twice in the past 13 days. It’s obvious that I’ve been cooped up for far too long. Cabin Fever fo’ sho. In fact I’m starting to think I suffer from seasonal affective disorder or circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Actually, I might just...
January 2009
19 posts
40 bands / artists I think you should be listening...
Melee
www.myspace.com/meleerocks
RIYL: Dropping Daylight, The Rocket Summer, Between The Trees
Recommended Tracks: For A Lifetime, Imitation, You Got
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a bit biased — I met their tour manager, Gabe, when he was teching for The Matches. He’d go on and on about how great these guys were. I had their previous release on Hopeless Records...
Sometimes I wish the Check Yes or No notes were still socially acceptable.
Of course it was always awkward to receive a hand-written “maybe” in reply. It’s a direct question - how about a direct reply? Then again it was elementary school. Yes? Sweet! Let’s sit together at lunch. No? Okay, next!
If only things were that cut & dry today. Instead most of us overanalyze...
“Do I have nothing good left to say?
Do I need whiskey to start fueling my...”
– City And Colour - The Death Of Me
Steve Martin.
Yes, this man:
… is quite the musician. He can play a mean banjo and actually has a great voice. Was not expecting that at all! To say the least I was completely unaware and blown away. Also, I’m behind the times — because apparently everyone already knew he played a mean banjo. Upon a little research I realized there are a zillion pictures of the man with a banjo. Thanks to...
The Rise And Fall Of John Stamos - A Song For...
20 bands I miss.
Many of these bands have broken up… many of them just sailed off to the sunset with no official annoucement, but I venture to guess they aren’t releasing new material any time soon. A few of them are still rocking and rolling as to the best of my knowledge — they just have fell off my radar.
Liar’s Academy, Staring Back , Over It, The Stereo, A Small Victory, Park, Gatsbys...
"New Kids On The Block had a bunch of hits...." -...
NKOTB are coming to Seneca Niagara Casino on March 28th. I’m not sure what could be better than that. The venue only holds 2,000 people as opposed to the 10,000 seats they’ve booked for the rest of their tours. Oh my god! I don’t even care how lame going to this would make me… it’s NEW KIDS ON THE FUCKING BLOCK. STOKED!
That video is from 20 years ago. Dang! I...
"I am coming up with new ways everyday to stay...
We’re not even through the first month of the new year and already this is shaping up to be the worst year of my life. Maybe it’s good everything is happening all at once… maybe it’s going to make me a stronger individual once I finally get things back on track… maybe there really is a meaning behind all of this — everything happens for a reason? I just really...
So last night… we went to go see Keith Buckley’s side project - Finale. Ran in to some great people. I spent waaaaaay too much on drinks as per usual. We ended up leaving, buying bottles, and pregaming, and then going back out. BAD IDEA. We met up with our friend Bob and went to the pink & then some bar. I was faaaaar too drunk and couldn’t walk + my ankle was ridiculously...
"You threw away your friends as if drinks were all...
Anthony Raneri & Vinnie Caruana: February 5th - Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place Hell Yes!! It’s also my 24th Birthday. So if you’re reading this & going to this show by any chance feel free to buy me as many $2 OVs & PBRs as you’d like. I also accept shots of Jack Daniels - and Jack & Cokes for that matter. Haha, seriously though. It’s going to be a great time...
Dog VS Puppy
Sooooo freaking cute!
xo,
Jillie
Three years ago tonight my Grandfather lost his battle with Lung Cancer.
Saturday morning we found out my Grandmother’s Lung Cancer is terminal. After several rounds of chemo & radiation - there’s simply nothing more they can do to fight it. For a long time the tumor was shrinking, but apparently that’s not the case anymore - it’s growing. And there’s nothing...
The woes of a political science student
I wish I wouldn’t get this insane urge to run for political office and change my city. From time to time I feel inspired to change the politics and practices of my city government, and in the long run I know it’s nearly impossible.
Buffalo and Niagara Falls—The two cities with the most wasted potential that I have ever city. I was born and raised in North Tonawanda, a suburb...
2009 - It's gonna be fine so get in line?
Yeah, I’m lame. Whatever! I will perfect the 2009 line soon enough.
“2008 it was great, 2009 it’s gonna be fine, 2010 let’s do it again”
Yes? No? Yes?!
Anyway, I just wanted to Tumble to say Jodie and I are still alive. I intended to post a recap of our New Years Eve Adventures tonight, but it will have to wait. I’m still exhausted. Plus I’m currently...
December 2008
27 posts
BEST OF 2008 - Miscellaneous.
I’m heading up to Buffalo in a few hours to start the New Years celebrations with Jodie. That’s right — LUSHTICE together, again. More on that later.
Here is the rest of my BEST OF 2008
Top Mustachios of 2008:
Quotes of 2008:
“Whatsagoinon?” - Bret Michaels… I mean, Rock of Audio Love & Big Lush “I’m so...
Hello from Monroeville, PA - a suburb of Pittsburgh for all those unfamilar.
I’m on a short overnight visit with my Mom to celebrate Christmas with her side of the family. We’re going home in the morning and honestly I couldn’t be more excited about it.
Don’t get me wrong.. it was absolutely amazing to see my Grandmother. I love her with all my heart. She’s the...
So last night I went to see Coolio. Here’s what happened:
My friend Sasha and I pre-gamed with some champagne. I like champagne, because once you open it, you pretty much have to drink the entire bottle! The event was absolutely PACKED, ran into Keith Buckley from ETID and Jeff from CIWWAF. Open bar had me drunk pretty quickly. Coolio went on around 1am, and about 10 minutes into his...
Happy Birthday to this guy:
37… God Damn! I thought he never aged. And then he stopped shaving. Getting a ‘lil grey there Mr. Leto.
Say what you will about his music, acting, or personality… those eyes are beau-ti-ful! And really, the man ages better than 99% of the population.
(Side Note: I was one of those people that could care less about this man. And then he starred into my soul back in 2005....
Merry Chrismahanukwanzakah!
Happy Holidays to you & yours!
Christmas @ The Smolinski residence was different this year. My brother recently moved into his own apartment with his girlfriend. So he wasn’t here for the whole shabang. Also, our house is the only house in the neighborhood that is decorated/lit up outside. We even cut back on the amount of decorations & lights. The real kicker is.. we have a fake...
It's Christmas Eve, ya'll!
Oh boy! I sure can’t wait to watch 24 Hours of A Christmas Story on TBS. Sure it gets real old, real fast - but on the bright side it only happens once a year! So you kind of HAVE to… right?!
I suggest watching Elf - especially if you haven’t already.
And incase I forget, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
xo,
Jillie
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georgefromvalencia:
we just posted a holiday song for free download. REBLOG PEOPLE, IT’S FREE! it’s our gift to everyone for making 2008 the best year our band’s ever had.
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VALENCIA FTW!
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"It's on facebook, so it's official!"
THIS IS SO GREAT!!!!
Not to mention true.
- Jillie
Matt Richiazzi '09!
While drinking/drunk last night, my friend Matt Richiazzi told me he intends on running for mayor of the city of Buffalo in 2009. He’s totally credible — has a B.A. from Cornell University in Urban Planning and Development (just what Buffalo needs—development!), interned as a lobbyist in Washington D.C., and ton of other stuff that I was too drunk to remember. Then we decided I...