I have a little tiff with BYU

So I was walking around campus at night last week, and I noticed they put up lights on the trees around campus! Sooooooooooooooo pretty, right?

WRONG.

The colors they have used are creating a mood that is NOT CHRISTMAS-Y.

Let me explain.

They have the colors: Red and White. That's Christmas, Right?

But THEN, there are tons of trees wrapped in ORANGE and BLUE. No green or yellow or pink to create a Winter Wonderland.

NOPE. Just Blue and Orange. Hello???? We are NOT Boise State, here, people!! Get it right!!

Dear BYU: Please change the lights around the trees, either in ALL the colors, or JUST CHRISTMAS COLORS of red, white, and green.

xoxo- tracie

Tracie's Top 10 Best Kid's TV Shows of the Late 80s/Early 90s

I had a conversation last night about what TV shows I loved to watch as kids. As I thought about it more today, I was able to compile a list of my 10 favorite shows I watched in the late 80s and early 90s. Am I forgetting anything??? Keep in mind, this list does not include Saturday Morning Cartoons of the 90s. That list is for another time.


10. Eureeka's Castle!
9. Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories
8. The Snorks
7. The World of David the Gnome
6. Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
5. Sharon, Lois & Brams Elephant Show
4. Under the Umbrella Tree
3. Muppet Babies
2. Dinosaurs
1. FRAGGLE ROCK

Does anyone else remember watching these???

Dreams Really DO Come True!!

I am so happy to announce that on January 13th, in the City of Angels, I will fulfill one of my (as of 3 years ago) life-long dreams to see JOHN LEGEND LIVE IN CONCERT.

Jealous?
Jealous???
Well, you SHOULD be.

His debut multi-platinum album, Get Lifted, came out on December 28, 2004 and subsequently won 3 Grammys. His following two albums, Save Room and Evolver have come out since and won multiple awards. He has collarborated with the best in the industry, including Kanye West, Brandy, Snoop Dogg and Andre 3000.

If you've never heard his glorious voice, listen here (Click on the pop-out player):

I love him.

I LOVE him.

I love HIM.

I LOVE HIM.

Thank you, James "JIMMYLIN" Lin!!!!!!!!!!

What?? What did you say??? (LISTEN!!)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008 HAS BEEN NAMED NATIONAL DAY OF LISTENING.

This Thanksgiving, StoryCorps asks you to start a new holiday tradition—set aside one hour on Friday, November 28th, to record a conversation with someone important to you. You can interview anyone you choose: an older relative, a friend, a teacher, or a familiar face from the neighborhood.

Listen to stories of hope, love, and courage from the StoryCorps collection and find inspiration to record your own.

Everyone has a story--go find one in your own family this Thanksgiving holiday. Share the love!!
Where did YOU come from? Find your family here.

P.S. I got dibs on Grandma Knabe.

'Tis NOT The Season To Celebrate Early

Commercials. Stores. Radio. Television. MY HOUSE. Brittany's Computer. Everything and everyone is celebrating Christmas EARLY!

Example: My roommate/best friend Brittany Davis played Mariah Carey's Christmas CD yesterday while we were studying at home. I had to bust out my Hip Hop Beats playlist and blast it until the Early Christmas Confusion Madness stopped.

Don't you people know the rule? NO CHRISTMAS UNTIL THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!! That means NO music, NO commercials, NO decorations, NO gifts.

Get it together! Play by the rules! Stop the Commercialized-Christmas-Commotion!!

Remember: NO Christmas Music until FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008!!!!!

(Doesn't ANYONE remember Thanksgiving? Shouldn't you focus on being thankful? Hello?!?)

Top Ten Rude Questions to Ask Someone

10. How much money do you make?

9. Are you pregnant?

8. Didn't you used to be a lot thinner?

7. How come you speak English so well?

6. (for LDS) Oh, so where did you serve your mission?

5. Why don't you change your name to something that's easier to spell and pronounce?

4. (for LDS) Which temple did you get married in? (BAD to assume this...creates awkward moments).

3. Why don't you have any kids yet? Haven't you been married for 3 years already? What's your problem?

2. Oh my gosh, how much weight have you lost?? You look sooooooo thin now!

1. When are you two getting married?

Can you think of any others?

Racist Republicans

I may be a registered Republican, but right now I am so disappointed with my party. Can you stop sending me racist text messages about Obama? Just because he won does not give you the right to be racist. Already today, I have received 3 racist texts about Obama as President. IT'S NOT FUNNY.

I didn't vote for him, but I do support the President of the United States of America (as of January).

You make me sick.

He won.

GET OVER IT.

BEST DAY EVER

Watch this and watch your happiness levels rise sky-high.



How can you not rush out and adopt a puppy or kitten or both after this?????

Another thing to add to my list of Why October 28th is The BEST DAY EVER.

List of Why October 28th is the BEST DAY EVER:

1. John Legend's EVOLVER came out today. Buy it.

2. The Lakers play their first game of the season against the Blazers tonight! (Don't the boys look so adorable in their suits?)




3. I came home to a package full of
wonderful surprises from Nike.
I can't wait to review them for the website!!!

4. I woke up sick and my special friend brought me chicken noodle soup, crackers, and orange juice.

I am sitting here at my place, wearing my new Nike things, eating Chicken Noodle Soup, and listening to the John Legend CD.

Can this day get any better???????????????

Tracie's List of Songs You Should Know and Love and Better Listen To Or You'll Be Banned as My Friend/Sister for LIFE

The Uncomplete List of Tracie's List including lyrics that make the song amazing. Get ready to find yourself through these songs.

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

1. "Breathe Me" by Sia.
2. "Wreck of the Day" by Anna Nalick
3. "Miss Halfway" by Anya Marina
4. "La La La" by The Bird and The Bee
5. "Look at her Face" by The Coral Sea
6. "Warwick Avenue" by Duffy
7. "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" by John Mayer
8. "Gray or Blue" by Jaymay
9. "Green Light feat. Andre 3000" by John Legend
10. "Play" by Flunk
11. "The Show" by Lenka
12. "Love Lockdown" by Kanye West
13. "You Are Goodbye" by Holly Conlan
14. "Boys With Girlfriends" by Meiko
15. "Dead and Gone" by T.I. Feat. Justin Timberlake
16. "Dice" by Finley Quaye
17. "If You're Out There" by John Legend
18. "Maybe I'm Amazed" performed by JEM, written by Paul McCartney
19. "Raise it Up" by The IMPACT Repertory Theater feat. Jamia Simone Nash
20. "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
21. "Live Your Life" by T.I. Feat. Rihanna

If You're Not Informed, You Probably Shouldn't Help Decide Our Next President

I'm really irritated/annoyed/irked when I ask someone who they're going to vote for President, or if they've watched the latest debate, or if they agree with Obama and McCain's policies or if they like Palin or Biden better... and they have no clue. They didn't watch the debate. They don't go online and read about the issues. They aren't involved. They don't know Sarah Palin is Alaska's Governor. They don't know Joe Biden is from Delaware. Geez, people! Get it together!

If you don't know about each candidate, then you shouldn't vote.

There's still time to repent. Go watch all the debates online. Go online to each candidate's website and read about their policies and what issues are important to them. Form your own opinions. Don't parrot what you hear on FOX News or CNN. As my new employer would say, Just Do It.

Read about McCain and Palin here.

Read about Obama and Biden here.

Go! Run! Hurry!

(If you're computer illiterate, email me and I will help you find the debates online.)