Crystal Jordan :: Blog

Don’t forget to wear green today!

You Are Teal Green

You are a one of a kind, original person. There’s no one even close to being like you. Expressive and creative, you have a knack for making the impossible possible. While you are a bit offbeat, you don’t scare people away with your quirks. Your warm personality nicely counteracts and strange habits you may have.

Yesterday and today, I have night classes to teach. I’m a morning person, so this is no good. Plus, I’m getting rid of a lingering cold. In other words, you won’t see much of me this week, but I leave you with something funny to watch in my absence.

Let’s hear it for the smart girls. All my scholar ladies!

For the last few weeks, I’ve been listening non-stop to Pandora, which is a music genome project slash free internet radio station.

I’ve had an account with them for years, but didn’t listen that often, until the wicked Lynn Raye Harriss told me they had a station for belly dancing music. Oh, man. I had to check it out. Then I thought…what about holiday music? Trans-Siberian Orchestra with no lyrics to distract me from my writing?

And I was hooked. In two weeks, I blew through the 40 free hours you get and decided, what the hell? Let’s upgrade! So now I’m a proud owner of a Pandora One account. No commercials, pretty backgrounds, unlimited listening.

Happy Chrismukkah to me!

I got nothing for ya, peoples. Seriously. I’m writing like mad to get my next book in on time (hope y’all like it!), planning another Romance Divas workshop for January (you must come hang out!), and getting ready for the holidays (you all know this pain).

So, I can only show you the one entertaining thing I’ve seen lately. M’s sent me some movie trailers that look interesting.

First, M and I are going to this the day after Christmas. For sure.

Then, we thought this might be fun. We both liked Gladiator, so we know this director has made something with Russell Crowe we liked before. Hey, why not?

I love this song. It’s one of my favorite holiday songs. I just love the message. Here’s several versions. Pick your poison!

Jane Monheit. I think I’ve posted this before, but I just love her voice. The song starts at 1:15 with an interview before that.

Kelly Clarkson. Cuz it’s just not the same without an American Idol in the mix right?

Natalie Cole. Because it’s Natalie Cole.

No, really. My current hero and heroine have a freaking theme song. This is so unlike me–or, rather, my characters–but whatever.

Behold, the lyrics and video for Merek and Chloe of Every Witch Way (which may change as a title, for the record): I Shall Believe by Sheryl Crow.

(Bolded parts are the bits where I went OMG this is SO FREAKING THEM when it popped up on my iPod)

Come to me now
And lay your hands over me
Even if it’s a lie
Say it will be alright
And I shall believe

I’m broken in two
And I know you’re on to me
That I only come home
When I’m so all alone
But I do believe

That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly you won’t give up on me
And I shall believe
And I shall believe

Open the door
And show me your face tonight
I know it’s true
No one heals me like you
And you hold the key

Never again
would I turn away from you
I’m so heavy tonight
But your love is alright
And I do believe

That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly
You won’t give up on me
And I shall believe
I shall believe
And I shall believe

And here’s a fan video set to Veronica Mars that I found on YouTube, which had the best version of the song. So, since I enjoyed that show anyway, here’s a two-for-one!

The Mad Madam M sent this to me and I had to share. John Barrowman (aka Captain Jack Harkness–best character name of all time–of Doctor Who and Torchwood fame) manages to spoof Beyonce, Lord of the Dance, and who knows what else in under 60 seconds.

Okay, apparently they are rocking the jump rope at the Naval Academy. Who knew Annapolis was so progressive with girls’ sports?

But this is just cool! Watch it all the way to the end. It’s long, but the tricks just get niftier as they go!