Oh AMAs, Where Do I Begin?

Perhaps first, that Kanye wants to be Elvis? Or maybe Miley Cirus's very Ashlee Simpson-esque jazzercise performance? The Pussycat Dolls and their stripper poles? Rihanna the pirate? Taylor Swift beating out Carrie Underwood? The Jonas Brothers beating out Colbie Callait? You pick, because I could go on...

Needless to say, I was quite less than impressed with this year's American Music Awards. The talent was lacking and more often than not, I felt as if I were watching dance awards rather than music awards. Performers such as Beyonce danced their hearts out, however, forgot that when performing for Music Awards, they're expected to sing. Crazy, right? Maybe it's me. 

I was disappointed that I missed out on Christina's opening act. I heard it was enjoyable. I thought Natasha Bedingfield was the most talent I encountered all evening. By far the most impressive. Then again, I turned it off before Alicia Keys hit the stage. I couldn't take anymore. Quite disappointing for someone who adores awards shows. Especially music awards. 

If you watched, I'd love to know what you thought. Did I miss any high (low) lights? Let me know...

Classy's Birthday List

Can we first talk about how awesome this cake is? This is now at the top of my list. A birthday cake like this one. Get on it.

But really...Okay, let's talk about this. I have a birthday coming up in a little under two weeks. This is both exciting and tragic at the same time. I just want to lay out what I have on my list this year and then talk about comparisons with years past... thus leading to the tragedy of it all. Follow along..

For entering into the 23rd year of my life, I wouldn't mind receiving the following:

1) Spending it with bests I know I won't be able to be with. (sigh).

2) Lamps I've been eyeing at Target.

3) Patio furniture for my pretty screened in porch that currently has nothing on it but two bicycles.

4) A large bookshelf.

5) My college diploma framed nicely.

6) Various other items of home decor that I would like to be residing in my home.

7) What Happens in Vegas & Sex and the City on DVD

8) A larger dvd tower to hold such dvds since my mother tells me I have more movies than the average stiletto.

9) Lastly, new clothes, shoes, or money to be spent on either would be much appreciated.

Now, let's compare.

What I wanted for entering into the 21st or even the 22nd year of my life:

1) Money (didn't have to request the presence of my bests because they were already there).

2) Clothes and shoes or money to be spent on either.

3) I'm sure a cd or dvd of current interest.

4) Alcohol.

5) Clothes.

6) Money.

Okay, let's be real... I'll always be okay with money for my birthday. Who would turn down spare cash, not this one. But let's just take a minute to reflect on the rest of my lists... mainly how badly I simply want my friends to be around or how the majority of my list this year revolves around lamps, patio furniture, art, and decorative pillows for my couch! Honestly! I'm so lame! But this is where I am in my life... deep breath... I'm coping. That hole I was referring to in my last blog... this adulthood thing... I continue to be reminded of it.

Good news. I get to be told how lame I am by my favorite younger brother tomorrow. I am taking advantage of my day off and driving up the interstate to spend the afternoon with him. It's been a while since we've shared quality time together, it should be entertaining. It usually is. QT with him is good for my soul. Maybe I'll start the new work week off in a good mood. Let's get back to being up beat again, shall we?

Ready. Set. GO!