Th13: Thirteen Kickass Girl Power Songs

Here are 13 songs you need to add to your MP3 player for when you need a boost. They hit every genre. Give them a go and REALLY listen to the lyrics. I think you'll find yourself rocking out and nodding your head.

1. Warrior, by Scandal: Well I am the warrior...


2. Dangerous, by Roxette: You know she's a little bit dangerous...


3. La Ti Da, by Marcia Ball: But the happiest I've ever been, are when my feet are on the road to sin and my head so high I don't even know to be ashamed...


4. Simply Irresistible, by Robert Palmer: She's so fine, there's no telling where the money went...


5. Big Gun, by Ice-T: The most venomous feminist, homie, she ain't soft. You give her trouble then she might cut your head off...


6. Bitch, by Meredith Brooks: I'm your hell, I'm your dream, I'm nothing in-between, you know you wouldn't want it any other way...


7. Queen of Hearts, by Juice Newton: The joker ain't the only fool who'll do anything for you...


8. Carmen SanDiego, by Rockapella: She's a double-dealing diva with a taste for thievery...


9. Sunny Came Home, by Shawn Colvin: She didn't believe in transcendence...


10. McDonald's Girl, by BareNaked Ladies: She's an angel in a polyester uniform...


11. Goodbye Earl, by the Dixie Chicks: Those black-eye peas? They tasted alright to me...


12. I'm Sensitive, by Jewel: You always tell me that it's impossible to be respected and be a girl. Why's is gotta be so complicated? Why you gotta tell me if I'm hated?


13. Just A Girl, by No Doubt: I'm just a girl, take a good look at me, just your typical prototype...Oh, I've had it up to here...
    

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Th13: Thirteen Reasons We Should Move to D.C.

1. I can go to IKEA any time I want to.


2. We may finally get a place with an attached garage.


3. I can learn about politics from listening to people talking in the grocery store line and not actually have to read about it myself.


4. Lots of parks to take the kids to.


5. I wouldn't have to drive an hour to get to Target.


6. It would be closer for my parents to fly in to visit us.


7. It would be cheaper for me to fly down to see my parents.


8. We would still be living in a place that gets snow.


9. Great job promotion for Hubbie.


10. Access to consulate and families who speak Hubbie's language.
    


11. I already have a "friend" living there, so at least I could meet her for coffee on occasion.


12. Said friend can maybe get us an "in" at the preschool her son attends.


13. I can stalk said friend and hopefully meet people through her. LOL

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Th13: Thirteen Good Things That Happened To Me Today

1. LittleBird ate her entire lunch at school today!


2. Both kids napped on our way to the store.


3. My girlfriend came with me to the store.


4. We got to hang out and enjoy our coffee in the car while the kiddos napped.


5. We found foam tiaras in the craft section and all of us wore them around the store.


6. People gave us strange looks, and I didn't care because my daughter was so happy.


7. My daughter got to pick out the cake mix I am going to make for her birthday.


8. She picked chocolate and is SO excited.


9. My friend came home with us and stayed for dinner.


10. She helped clean up all the toys in the living room. I didn't have to put ANYTHING away.


11. LittleMan took a GIGANTIC crap in his diaper BEFORE bedtime.


12. Hubbie came home from work earlier than expected.


13. LittleBird went to bed without a fuss, but not before she told Hubbie that she got to pick out her birthday cake, and that she got to pick out BLUE candles!

How wonderful to have so many good things happen today! WooHoo!

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TH13: 13 Freaky Things About Me

Here are 13 things that make me the freaky bitch I am! LOL

1. When I crack an egg, I have to scoop out the chicken fetus before I cook it.


2. I have to rinse out my drinking glasses before I put liquid in it.


3. I have to keep my fingernails SHORT or they bug the hell out of me.


4. I always have to shampoo my hair two times.


5. I cannot put a toothpick or anything else wooden in my mouth. It makes my teeth hurt.


6. I always put my right contact lens in, followed by my left. I always remove them in the same order.


7. I very very rarely eat the crust on my bread. I usually peel it off, even at the the ripe old age of 33.


8. When I empty the dishwasher, I always start with the silverware.


9. I never, ever dog-ear my novels.


10. When getting on an escalator, I have to step onto it with my right foot.


11. If I can, I sit cross-legged at all times. I will usually request a booth at a restaurant not only to corral the kids, but so that I can kick off my shoes and sit cross-legged.


12. If you do not have real sugar in your house, I won't have any coffee.


13. I have to have the blankets tucked in to the bottom of my mattress. If my feet are not covered, I cannot sleep.

After reading this list, I hope you aren't afraid to come back and read my blog. LOL

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Th13: The Thirteen Most Kickass Women On TV and Film

Miss Parker on Pretender, played by Andrea Parker
Talk about one badass bitch. I love love LOVED her character! Of course, the whole sexual tension between her and Jarod was awesome. I was sorry to see this show go off the air.





Seven of Nine on Voyager, played by Jeri Ryan
Like this one is a shock. Having a dry sense of humor gets me every time. Even Hubbie started to watch Voyager just because of Seven. And that was fine with me. If the boobs make him watch, I will not complain.


Captain Janeway on Voyager, played by Kate Mulgrew
Again, not like this should come as any shock to my regular readers. I hold Janeway up as an example to LittleBird. Any woman who can be locked up on a ship and deal with crabby men on a regular basis gets my vote for badass. That, and the fact that she drinks coffee and not any other ahem, leafy beverage, is another point in her favor.



Nikita on La Femme Nikita, played by Peta Wilson
If you haven't seen this show, I can't explain it to you. A totally convoluted story with lots of guns, mystery and sex appeal. The whole thing with Nikita and Michael was so sad. Why do we torture ourselves watching these shows with unrequited love? Sigh.


Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, played by Angelina Jolie
Yeah, yeah. I know this is a gimme. I know a lot of people do not like Ms. Jolie, but her character character Lady Croft was totally amazing. Angelina literally looked like she was born to play this role. I can't believe they found someone who looks so similar to the game. If nothing else, the scene with her in the white pyjamas on the bungee cords is un-freaking-believable.


Tank Girl in Tank Girl, played by Lori Petty
The gratuitous male striptease! Her awesome clothes! Her sense of humor in the face of danger! It took me a couple of times watching this film to appreciate it, but I am so glad I stuck with it! Plus, this movie has a kickass soundtrack.



Xena on Xena, played by Lucy Lawless
With a last name like Lawless, how can you NOT be a badass! That voice! That outfit! One of my gay friends used to make fun of me for watching Xena--until he watched an episode. He was hooked for years afterwards. LOL Even after I stopped watching it, he kept with it! Too funny!




Calleigh Duquesne on CSI: Miami, played by Emily Proctor
I do not know why, but I love this character. I cannot stand Horatio Caine, but Calleigh is the bomb. I normally cannot stand southern accents, either. Long story and I do not mean to offend my Southern readers. I guess I should say I cannot stand affected Southern accents. Somehow, she is the whole package. Sadly, I will put up with David Caruso just so I can get my Calleigh fix for the night.


Lt. Ripley in Aliens, played by Sigourney Weaver
Talk about the ultimate badass. Ripley just won't quit!!! I cannot imagine being in a more scary place than being in the middle of nowhere, no one can get to you, and some scary-ass thing is chasing you. The Alien movies are not just sci-fi, they are horror films, too. Don't believe me? Watch the first or second one in the dark in the middle of the night. I dare you.


Deborah on Raymond, played by Patricia Heaton
The fact that Deborah could stay married to Raymond without beating the ever-loving shit out of him makes me love her. Putting up with all that crap from the in-laws and a completely incompetent husband makes her deserve my sympathy and find her to be one tough cookie.








Jill on Home Improvement, played by Patricia Richardson
For all the reasons for the character Deborah above. It must be a Patricia thing. How her husband survived is beyond me.





The Charmed Ones on Charmed, played by You-Know-Who
Don't tell me there hasn't been a moment when you wished you could throw a fireball out of the palm of your hand. LOL I was a huge fan of this show for a while. Any hot looking chicks with superhero powers is too good to pass up.





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TH13: Blue Eyes, Baby!!

Probably completely worthless, but here are 13 songs referencing blue eyes...

You Could Be My Josephine, by Magnetic Fields
Look into my soft blue eyes
run your fingers through my hair

Party Doll, by Buddy Knox.
She had long hair and eyes of blue
Baby I wanna have a party with you

Father Figure, by George Michael
Just to see my baby's blue eyes shine

Why Don't You Love Me Like You Used To Do, by Hank Williams
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
so why don't you love me like you used to do

Lightening Crashes, by Live
The angel opens her eyes, pale blue colored iris

Pale Blue Eyes, by Velvet Underground
Linger on, your pale blue eyes

The Sweetest Thing, by U2
A blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl

Your Song, by Elton John
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen

Your Wildest Dreams, by the Moody Blues
I remember skies reflected in your eyes

Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue, by Robert Henderson
Five foot two, eyes of blue
But oh what those five feet could do

Fly Into Love, by Charly McClain
Your blue eyes are my blue skies

Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain, by Willie Nelson
And through the ages I'll remember
Blue eyes crying in the rain

I Was Brought To My Senses, by Sting
It's written in a sky as blue
As blue as your eyes
As blue as your eyes



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Thurs13: 13 Reasons Not To Bring Your Toddlers To T*rget

13 Reasons Not To Bring Your Toddlers To T*rget

1. There are no cup holders in the cart for your Starbucks
2. The dollars bins are too exciting, and they want one of everything
3. Your two year-old will want to help you push the cart, not ride in it
4. She will help you pick out clothes by pulling things off of the rack, telling you how pretty it is, then stuffing it onto the bottom rack of the cart
5. You will have to physically remove her from said clothing section because she wants to look "at just one more thing"
6. When shopping for "ballerina clothes" for her dance class, once you remove her sneakers you will not be allowed to put them back on without a knock-down drag-out fight
   
7. She will lay on the floor because she NEEDS a pretty belt, but you won't put it in the cart
8. One year old will wake up, want a taste of your Starbucks and scream when he can't have any
9. You will stand in the wrong line at the register
10. The one year-old will scream at the indignity of it all
11. Your two year-old will hop up and down yelling that she has to pee
12. The lady behind you will continually comment on how "He just wants to be picked up"
13. When you finally get the two year-old into the bathroom and tell her not to touch the toilet, she will immediately walk over to the seat and put her hands on it while you struggle with screaming one year-old
    

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Thursday 13: 13 Reasons Why I Need A Mental Health Day

The 13 reasons I need a mental health day:

1. LittleMan kept us up last night by pulling my hair and pinching my neck and laughing about it

2. Hubbie has had to work late the past few nights

3. The kids will not stop whining

4. The kids follow me from room to room

5. I haven't peed in private in about 9 months

6. I can't put on the TV because if it isn't Little Einsteins, LittleBird has a fit

7. LittleBird did not nap today, but screamed, cried and jumped around for two and a half hours

8. I have to take both kids with me to the airport this evening to pick up my dad. This will be an approximately 3-hour long ordeal

9. Our much-anticipated playdate this morning only lasted 45 minutes because all three children were so horrifically crabby that the other mom went home

10. I turned on the stereo instead of the TV, and LittleMan won't stop pushing the buttons and turning it off. I can't physically keep him away from it, and LittleBird is screaming at both of us to make him stop.

11. I can't eat one more piece of chocolate without feeling like I want to puke, so I have nothing to snack on to assuage my misery

12. On Saturday I will be spending five hours trapped on an aircraft with the two of them

13. For the next two weeks I will be away from my hubbie and therefore have no help with the kids in the evenings