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Race For Hope 2011 Playlist

I thought about making my playlist for this weekend like 25 minutes, so I’d really haul ass because I’d run out of music otherwise. I gave myself 34 minutes of music, knowing I’ll start the music before I cross the starting line and I may skip ahead to songs. All these songs either mean something or get my ass MOVING. I’m stoked.

  1. Dream Big – David Cook
  2. East Coast Anthem – Good Charlotte
  3. Sassy – Katarina Graham
  4. All I Do Is Win – DJ Khalid
  5. Lose Yourself – Eminem
  6. When I Get You Alone – Glee/The Warblers
  7. Creep – Axium (David Cook)
  8. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Glee
  9. Fighter – Christina Aguilera

It’s crazy to think how “under-prepared” I was last year for this race (aka my first race). From what I wore, to the speed of the music of my playlist, to being confused by the timing chip, to navigating through the crowd, to making poor food and drink decisions the day before. I was very pleased despite everything how well it went, but this year I plan on making this race my bitch. 

Song: These Arms of Mine. Artist: Otis Redding.

Wiley said this is the song that makes him think of me. I’m pretty sure my panties just dropped so hard that there is a whole in the floor halfway to china (that is a quote from How I Met Your Mother, but fitting nonetheless). He’s coming here tomorrow for the night because he can’t wait until Saturday to see me!

Lyrics:

These arms of mine, they are lonely,
Lonely and feeling blue.

These arms of mine, they are yearning,
Yearning from wanting you.

And if you would let them hold you,
Oh how grateful I will be.

These arms of mine, they are burning,
Burning from wanting you.

These arms of mine, they are wanting,
Wanting to hold you.

And if you would let them hold you,
Oh how grateful I will be.

Come on, come on please let them.
Just be my little woman.
Just be my lover.

I need me somebody, somebody to treat me right.
I need your arms, loving arms to hold me tight.

I need your, I need your tender lips, to hold me,
To hold me together when I’m around you. 

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Song: Sassy. Artist: Katerina Graham.

This song has been on most of my running mixes for the past couple of months and now the song is EXTRA fun because Wiley has taken to calling me SASSY and let’s face it I totally am. Below are some of the lyrics:

Mirror mirror on the wall
who’s the freshest one of all,
I think that I am sassy,
I know that I am.
Mirror mirror on the wall.
Sassy girl that’s what I’m called,
I think that I am sassy,
I know that I am.

I’m sassy, sassy as I wanna,
Picture perfect poster girl
yeah I’m off the wall.

Raise your hands my sexy girls,
my classy girl,
independent flashy girl.
got your own cash floss, rocks and pearls?
Ride your whip with your sassy girls?

My lipgloss to my fendi,
my rings they cost your bently.
I am a sassy girl, I am
I am a sassy girl, I am.
My gucci to my prada
Shimmer powder to mascara
I am a sassy girl, I am
I am a sassy girl, Who me?

Mirror mirror on the wall
who’s the freshest one of all,
I think that I am sassy,
I know that I am.
Mirror mirror on the wall.
Sassy girl that’s what I’m called,
I think that I am sassy,
I know that I am.

S-A-S-S-Y
Sassy as I wanna be,
Sassy as I wanna be,
Sassy as I wanna be.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Song: Teenage Dream. Artist: Glee Newcomer Darren Criss & Tufts University’s Beelzebubs on background vocals.

If for some reason you live under a rock and haven’t heard this yet, stop and listen. I am so behind on my tivo, however so many people were talking about this yesterday that I checked it out and have been listening to it like non-stop since.

Seriously a capella music is one of my FAVORITES and I’m a huge fan of this song despite not generally liking Katy Perry. I saw this quote today from former MTV VJ Dave Holmes: “I’ve done the calculations and there’s no getting around it- the a capella "Teenage Dream” from Glee is the greatest thing in human history.“

The more I think about the possible cultural impact of this song it excites me. This is a gay teen singing this song to another gay teen on a network show. Amazing. I hope that the people who are a fan of the song also realize the social impact as well. Mainstreaming a song centered about love and sex between 2 gay teens – I hope Glee keeps it up!

(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

Love the top half of the quote – it makes me push harder and get stronger, as opposed to cry.

I’ve never seen it in picture form before. Sadly this picture is floating around the thinspo world, I wanted to alter it to make it appropriate for me.

People already notice me. I’m already special.

I’m just trying to take it to the next level. Perfect isn’t the best word, I just want to be the best version of myself. MIND.BODY.SOUL.

Hurts So Good

After work today I went and got a European Spa Pedicure, my feet and legs are in HEAVEN.

This weekend was redonk. I’m not even prepared to fully blog about it however 13.1 miles running + MILES and MILES of walking in New Orleans + wearing 6 inch heels around the uneven streets of NOLA a mere 10 hours after my half = SORE FEET

In the meantime here was my race playlist from this weekend:

  • Evacuate the Dancefloor – Cascada
  • Bulletproof – La Roux
  • She wants to Move – N.E.R.D.
  • This could be the year – Ryan Star
  • Seasons of Love – RENT Cast
  • Crystal Baller – Third Eye Blind
  • Grenade – Bruno Mars
  • Louisiana Hot Sauce – Sammy Kershaw
  • Sweet Home Alabama – Jewel
  • Monster Mash
  • Time Warp – Glee Cast
  • Sweet Transvestite – Glee Cast
  • Touch-a-touch-a-touch – Glee Cast
  • Sweet Transvestite – Anthony Stewart Head
  • Evil (is going on) – Jace Everett and CC Adcock
  • Bed Intruder Song
  • Cupid’s Chokehold – Gym Class Hereos
  • Whole Lotta Love – Adam Lambert
  • Absolutely Still – Kevin Griffin and David Cook
  • Butterfly – Jason Mraz
  • Una Noche – 98 Degrees
  • Creep – Axium
  • Bed Intruder Song – Dane Cook cover
  • Time – Hootie and the Blowfish
  • Bad Things – Jace Everett
  • Wish you were here – Incubus
  • Dog Days are Over – Florence + the Machine
  • Kiss on the Neck – David Cook
  • Only wanna be with you – Hootie and the Blowfish
  • Sassy – Katerina Graham
  • Never Again Remix – Kelly Clarkson
  • The Energy – AudioVent
  • Optimistic to a Fault – David Cook
  • Punk Rock Princess – Something Corporate
  • Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen
  • Don’t Stop Believin’ – Glee Cast
  • Souvenir – David Cook
  • Creep – Axium
  • All These Things That I’ve Done – The Killers

Hope to recap the race/weekend tomorrow and upload some pics. Thanks for all the love everyone. You all inspire me!

This could be the year.
This could be the moment
you’ve been waiting your whole life to show
the world the cards you’re holding.

It’s one life,
One dream,
One spark.
It’s one chance,
One move,
One shot.
It’s on you
Be cool,
Be real.

This could be the year.
This could be the moment
you’ve been waiting your whole life to show
the world the cards you’re holding.

It’s one life,
One wish,
One fire.
It’s one choice,
One voice,
Saying get higher.

This could be the year.
This could be the moment
you’ve been waiting your whole life to show
the world that you are ready.

Hold your head up high and touch the sky,
‘cause you know this is everything, everything.
Take your shot it’s all you’ve gotta be.

This could be the year.
This could be moment.
This could be the year, I know it.

This Could be the Year by Ryan Star.

2010 has been MY YEAR and I plan on owning 2011 and beyond as well!

Pre-Race Day!

I took my “mental health day” and it’s been glorious. I slept past noon!

I am currently working on my half playlist. I don’t think I’ll have time to post it all before I leave, but in honor of Halloween I have included “The Monster Mash” – I also have a bunch of songs from True Blood which takes place in Louisiana. I also am including some Rocky Horror Glee. I like to have suble themes in my playlists. 

I know most of you won’t care, but there is a video on the race website of the route, I’m pretty stoked. Most of the run is on St. Charles street which I’ve heard nothing, but great things about. So check it out if you’s like http://www.jazzhalf.com/course

7am CST – I’ll be a running fool. I’m hoping to run it under 2:09:59. We shall see.

Then like 7pm CST I’ll be in drag and ready for some Halloween Hijinx. 

I’m sure I’ll post some short posts from the ol’ Backberry this weekend, but I hope you all have a safe and fabulous Halloween weekend!

**Note: My race packet has been safely picked up and in the hands of my friend Melissa’s amazing friend Darlene!

Half Marathon Playlist

As per usual I am too excited to sleep, however I am forcing myself to go to bed. CANNOT wait for tomorrow. 8am EST – this race is MINE.

Wanted to share my playlist, but beware I am extremely random in my choices

  1. Get this Party Started – Pink
  2. Dream Big – David Cook
  3. East Coast Anthem – Good Charlotte 
  4. Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys 
  5. Sassy – Katerina Graham 
  6. Still Not a Player – Incubus & Big Pun 
  7. Dirty – Christina Aguilera 
  8. Punk Rock Princess – Something Corportate 
  9. Paper Heart – David Cook 
  10. That’s How You Know – Enchanted Soundtrack 
  11. Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen 
  12. Can’t Get You Out of My Head – Kylie Minogue 
  13. Pecking Order – Axium 
  14. My Strongest Suit – Aida Soundtrack 
  15. You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall & Oats 
  16. Bad Romance – Lady Gaga 
  17.  L.O.V.E. – Ashlee Simpson 
  18. Jumpin’ Jack Flash Cover – David Cook 
  19. Beat Heart Baby – Head Automatica 
  20. All Hail the Heartbreaker – The Spill Canvas 
  21. Bulletproof – La Roux 
  22. Super Model – Clueless Soundtrack 
  23. Say You Will Be There – Spice Girls 
  24. Bed Intruder Song – Antione Dobson/Auto-Tune The News 
  25. Ramalama (Bang Bang) – Roisin Murphy 
  26. Free – Phil Marshall 
  27. Teenage Dream – Katy Perry 
  28. My Heart Goes Boom – French Affair
  29. Misery – Maroon5 
  30. Creep Cover – Axium 
  31. Sic Transit Gloria – Brand New 
  32. Sex on Fire – King of Leon 
  33. Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy – Big & Rich 
  34.  Anyway (Men Are From Mars) – Amber 
  35. Popular – Nada Surf 
  36. Last Summer – Lost Prophets 
  37. All These Things That I’ve Done – The Killers 
  38. Clothes Off! – Gym Class Heroes 
  39. Sharp Dressed Man Cover – David Cook & ZZ Top 
  40.  Fighter – Christina Aguilera 
  41. Break Stuff – Limp Bizkit 
  42. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Glee 
  43. Please Don’t Stop The Music – David Cook and AI Season 7 
  44. Gotta Get Through This – Daniel Beddingfield

2.6 hours of music -and I don’t plan on needing all of it, but I’d rather be safe than sorry. One the other hand I am planning on pulling out one or both ear plugs for my last quarter mile so I can hear the crowd as I approach the finish line.