it's snowing again!

There has been so much going on this week, and I've been trying to do my best at juggling everything at once.  Soo...  I don't have time to do a full post, but here's a playlist (at the bottom)!


I also compiled some of my favorite funny videos from the week for your enjoyment.  The "Look At This Dog " video cracks me up everytime.

jessie j - who you are

Get used to her because she is going to get BIG in the United States.

LOVE her.


Boombox Series // Jessie J from Arcade44.tv on Vimeo.

mason jennings - dr. king

Back in 2000, Mason Jennings wrote "Dr. King" as a tribute/dedication to Martin Luther King Jr on his album "Birds Flying Away."



I think that today is a good time to take a step back and see where we are with our nation right now.  Several decades ago, many suffered and struggled through the civil rights movement.  Now, I am not a history buff (and I'm not going to sit here and use big words to sound like I know what I'm talking about), but it'd be foolish to think that we weren't going through our own civil rights movement today.  It's a different generation and a different time -- but there are people still struggling to be accepted / loved / treated as an equal today.

Take some time today to think how YOU can help make a CHANGE.

We all have dreams. 

Let's start making them a reality.

Yeah. Uh huh You Know What It Is

***** WARNING ***** 

The national weather service has issued a falling bird warning for Pittsburgh next Saturday starting at 4:30 and continuing until the end of the fourth quarter. 


Falling birds could be heavy at times especially around the Heinz Field area. 


Heavy accumulation is likely.

GO STEELERS!

what song/band are you obsessed with right now?

Do you have a song that you are obsessed with right now?  ... That song you listen to and then find yourself listening to over and over again?  If you do, I want to know!


I'm going to put together a playlist of all your favorite music.  Now, in order to do this, I'm going to need all of your help.  If you want to suggest a song to be included in the playlist, please post your recommendation either as a comment to this post or as a comment on the Squeaker Box Facebook page.


You can post multiple songs or just one.  I would really like to get a playlist together for all of you by Sunday, so get those recommendations going!


It's still snowing here in Pittsburgh.  I really would like to go sled riding (not to be confused with sledding) this weekend.  I tried to get a picture of Nutmeg eating snow, but I didn't do a very good job.


Here are my fave songs to get me in the the weekend mood (playlist at bottom of post):


Wiz Khalifa - "Stoned"
Yelle - "Safari Disco Club"
Lykke Li - "I Follow Rivers"
Lil' Wayne - "I Run This Flower Shop" (Bret and I have played this non-stop)
Gucci Mane - "My Chain (Jonwayne's Basement Mix)
Eliza Doolittle - "Skinny Genes" (I'm a sucker for any whistle song)
Natalia Kills - "Mirrors" (She has the potential to get really big)
Lost in the Trees - "Tall Trees"
Edward Sharpe vs. Kid Cudi - "Home is Wherever I'm With You"
Starfucker - "Boy Toy"

I'm still pretty obsessed with Jessie J and can't get enough of this acoustic version of "Nobody's Perfect."  The song starts around 1:00.





And I'm still VERY MUCH obsessed with Little Comets.  Check out this awesome live rendition of "One Night in October."  Love love love.

like a pretzel playlist

Bret and I have decided that we're disappointed with the "snowstorm" that hit Pittsburgh.  Are we spoiled because we got all that snow last year?  Maybe.  Are we jealous because people sitting up in Connecticut (ahem!  my sister) and New England didn't have to go to work because of a "state of emergency?"  DEFINITELY.

I've been putting together my "Like a Pretzel" playlist (at bottom of post) for a day just like today.  These days are meant for curling up on the couch with a cup of cocoa.  When Bret wants to curl up on the couch, he must always include the phrase: "Like a pretzel!"  Our curling up on the couch now includes Nutmeg sitting between us (and our couch isn't that big), so we most certainly get to the point of pretzel material.

My mantra for today is:  "Never sacrifice your happiness for anything, and always work to get whatever makes you happy."

A few of my faves from the playlist include:

Bon Iver - "Skinny Love"
I know this is old -- I don't care.  I feel bad that frontman (Justin Vernon) is in Kanye's new "Monster" song.  I think he regretted it too since he chose not to be featured in the music video.

Blitzen Trapper - "Furr"
Wolves are my favorite animals, and I'm pretty sure this song is about a shapeshifter.  Regardless, it's a pretty song.  When I read books, I usually rotate between non-fiction, murder/thriller, chick-lit, and a book about dogs.  Or (like what I'm doing right now), I'm reading a chick-lit and a book about dogs at the same time.  I love dogs.  I'm going to go hug Nutmeg.  And if you haven't read "The Art of Racing in the Rain" and are a dog lover -- go buy the book now!

White Stripes - "White Moon"
The White Stripes documentary "Under the Great White Northern Lights" from their 2007 tour was featured over the holidays.  Bret and I happened to catch the last scene of the documentary which featured Jack and Meg sitting at the piano with Jack singing this song.  It really was beautiful and made me want to watch the entire documentary (which we haven't done yet).  Watch the clip here -- trust me... It's great.


Two Door Cinema - "Something Good Can Work"
These lyrics remind me of what Bret tells me every day.  He is so good at keeping a positive head on my shoulders. 

"Let's make this happen, girl. 
You gonna show the world that something good can work, and it can work for you. 
And you know that it will. 
Let's get this started girl, we're moving up we're moving up. 
It's been a lot to change but you will always get what you want."

Priscilla Ahn - "Find My Way Back Home"
We saw Priscilla a few years ago on the Hotel Cafe tour.  Her voice is so clear, and her songs are always airy and happy. 

chris brown ft. pitbull - where do we go from here

Chris Brown should definitely stick to making dance songs.  I think this song is going to get big once it's released.  Watch out Taio Cruz.


Highlights while finding the song:


Bret:  "Is that Pitbull?"


Me:    "No."


Bret:  "Yes it is!!  I GUARANTEE it."


Me:    *checks song* ...  "You're right."


Bret:  "YES!!! HAH!!!! I know me my Pitbull."


...


Enjoy.  And for old times sake, I've included my fave Pitbull song "Go Girl"