MUSIC

Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs.

Okay so this playlist is for everyone who reads it - and the list explains how some songs put me in certain moods...yeah.
May I point out before you begin reading this was the most difficult list I’ve ever created! And even now that it’s finished I still feel so many more songs could and should be included. Sigh!

Mood: Happy

Shampoo - After School

Still not sure why I like this song so much - perhaps it’s meant to be a sad song, who knows! After 90 listens I’m still liking it and it just makes me happy. The piano introduction is just gorgeous.

Mood: Content

Everything is Alright - Motion City Soundtrack

This song is an old favourite of mine, it’s just so lovely. Tell me that you’re alright, yeah everything is alright. It just reassures me that, yes, everything is okay. 

Mood: Peaceful

Starlight - Muse

Ah Muse! The whole ‘Black Holes and Revelations’ album is a work of art, but Starlight has always been my favourite. It’s just so beautiful, Matt Bellamy’s voice is stunning. I even recall wanting this song played at either my wedding or funeral, now I think of it...I’m glad I never told anyone that.

Mood: Carefree

Hey-Ya - Outcast

Super tune here - When this song comes on there’s nothing you can do except dance. And y’all know I don’t dance, but woah this is such a song. 

Mood: Enthusiastic

모르니 - 2PM

Nothing gets my groove on more than listening to some sexy 2pm before doing some work. There’s something about this track that just does it for me, and helps me start working! Bam!

Mood: Nostalgic

S-Club Party - S Club 7

Out of all the 90s songs, this one by S-Club 7 is still my favourite. I was a massive S-Clubber back in the day and it’s this song that’s my beat. There ain’t no party like an S-Club party!

Mood: Cheerful

Goofy Movie - Stand Out

It was only this year did I FINALLY find another Goofy Movie fan - Bronagh from my class at university also loves this tune and surprisingly is one of my favourite films. This song brings back many memories as a 10 year old girl who’s idol was Max Goof.

Mood: Good

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

This song makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside - another one I remember prominently being played when I was growing up in advertisements and T.V shows.

Mood: Calm

The Saltwater Room - Owl City

Personally this is my favourite Owl City song. Like most of his songs, the lyrics are beautiful and I just feel so calm. “So tell me darling, do you wish we’d fall in love?”

Mood: Insecure

Ugly - 2NE1

Boo, even I, have off-days. I feel like crap and I just hate the world. Ugly by my girls 2NE1 make me feel a bit better because this song makes me not as feel as bad. “I think I’m ugly and nobody wants to love me” makes me feel more secure, because, c’mon, that’s a bit harsh ladies. I LOVE 2NE1 and think they are pretty. They make me feel better.

Mood: Sad

In Heaven - JYJ

I listened to this song on repeat after Jordan’s death back in September. Such a powerful song from the beautiful voices of Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu. It actually has made me burst into tears before because it’s so powerful. It’s weird what music can do. (Even if you don’t know what they are saying)

Mood: Romantic

Here (In Your Arms) - Hellogoodbye

This song reminds me back in the day when life was so much simple. It helped me believe in love - like silly love, teenager love. Love that isn’t genuine, but love gives you that funny feeling inside. Like when you have a crush on someone and it gives you flutters when you see them. I feel like a young teenager listening to this!

Mood: Upset

Haru Haru - BIGBANG

Oh boy oh boy this song actually breaks my heart. Definitely one of BIGBANG’s greatest. I cried after watching the music video - like, properly bawled. It makes me so sad because of the meaning behind it - it’s about saying goodbyes, even if you don’t want to. It’s just flawless.

Mood: Aggravated/Irratated

Taste of Ink - The Used

Nothing stirs me up more like listening to a little bit of The Used - another favourite group I had back in my younger days. This song is a classic.

Mood: Weak

Roses - The Rocket Summer

Naomi kindly introduced me to the Rocket Summer a couple of years ago, and it was only quite recently did I learn they were a Christian rock group. Roses is a powerful song which is such an encouragement when I feel like giving up. It provides me the kick I need to just keep holding on, even though it can be difficult. “Keep holding on, all I got is holding onto these roses, the thorns will keep on digging, but my soul believes.” Amazing!

Mood: Sleepy

Baby Goodnight - GD & TOP

I sometimes listen to this when I’m getting ready to go to bed. It’s very relaxing when I'm ready to sleep.

Mood: Depressed

Take Me Away - U-KISS

Sometimes it all just feels to be too much to deal with and I just want to run away. U-KISS’ voices are so divine in this track it gives me goosebumps. 

Mood: Tired

Did You or Did You Not? - Block B

Sometimes I’m just sick of listening to people complain about their crap and I just want to be left alone. “This is why I’m serious, baby I’m so tired.”

Mood: Angry

Wolf In Sheep Clothing - This Providence

Man I love this track so much, an old favourite. 

Mood: Melancholy

It’s Not Over - Secondhand Serenade

Although this song doesn’t have any direct impact on my own relationships with person/people, I think it’s a breathtaking song and makes me feel all emotional. He has a beautiful voice and the lyrics are amazing. 

EVE'S EVE :D

Hey
Okay this will be a quick post, as my hands are cold and I'm hungry.
I got more coursework done today! Whooo. But I doubt it's gonna be done before Christmas. Like, it's Christmas Eve tomorrow. TOMORROW! Flip why am I not more excited? I bet tomorrow night I will explode or something.

I love the Christmas holidays! Well I love all holidays, but Christmas is clearly the best. I've already got into my "no school" routine. Go to bed super late, like between 12-1.30am, that is after spending hours on the laptop doing nothing. Then listening to my iPod all night as I sleep. Usually, I end up yanking my earphones out in the middle of the night unconsciously and throwing them on the floor. But it's just habit. Then waking late (round 10-11) and just wandering about all morning if I have nothing to do. Today was one of these days, except I ran out to the container to do as much coursework possible. I got a enough done which I was happy about.
Then I got distracted and made a banner for my blog. *scroll up* See? I think it turned out better than expected.

The official "Cool" list

1. Conrad Chow- I discovered him on A.C.T. He's not like a celebrity or anything but he just looks so cool! It's effortless! He was "born and bred" in Hong Kong and now lives in London. AND he works in Louis Vouiton! I looked at his pics, he's very stylish and cute. Naomi and I looked at his YouTube page, where he has posted videos of himself playing guitar: Check it out. Yes, effortlessly cool and sexy.

2. Lee Donghae- Okay, undoubtedly I will be posting a Super Junior member here. But it's Donghae, the sexy sexy one! What has drawn him to my attention recently is how amazingly photogenic he is, and how on screen he's just pure man. basically. It's an infaction just to watch his facial expressions. He's also the best dancer. I wish I could dance. Check out Super Girl by Super Junior M (he's the one in the grey suit) and Super Junior dancing to Sexy Back live. Woah Donghae.

3. Charlie Mcdonnell- OBVIOUSLY Charlie is here. I don't think I've mentioned Charlie yet on my blog. He's an 19 year old English guy who makes YouTube videos. He's hilarious, cute and smart. You may have seem him on the BBC Switch show "Chartjackers" where him and his 3 friends tried to conker the U.K charts with their song "I've Got Nothing." Well the song didn't get to number one, but they made a pile of money for Children In Need. I strongly advise you to look at his Youtube videos. He's a darling. And he is awesome at music and just being himself.

If I fail to post anything tomarrow or who knows when.. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
Ok, my stomach just fell off, I'm gonna go eat.
Claudia x

LAST FM

Hey,

Ha now I'm back from the gym. I had just settled down to write my blog then Mum told me that if I was going to the gym I needed to leave right now. Since I didn't get last week, I was in bad need of it. It really helped, as I've felt crappy all day. My head has been sore and I was really really tired. But I think it has woke me up now. I feel great! :D


I saw the musical last night. I was impressed. It was very funny, and a BIG improvement from the Monday afternoon performance. (which sucked.) Everything possible went wrong then; Mr Chestnut, our R.E teacher was playing the part of Tracy's mum (played by John Travolta in the movie version) and as he danced, his "fat" fell out from under his dress and to make things worse, his wig fell off. This doesn't help from the fact that he is actually bald. ^_^


At least last night was better, which was surprising, because it's the opening night, and it never goes that well.


Anywho, I have been recommended to visit this site. It's called LastFM. It's weird how I never heard of it before, but it is BRILLIANT! I've been hooked on it all evening, just listening to music, making playlists, customising my profile and it connects to my iTunes!! It shows the artists I have listened to most! (geek) LOOK:


Check out Chameleon Circuit! They are really cool. Note: I share my iTunes with Jared's iPod too, hence why Super Junior have been listened to so much....