Loving the FREE Music

There is nothing I like more than Free stuff but I think the ultimate score is FREE MUSIC. The anticipation over whether you have just discovered your new favorite artist or the lamest single is always so exciting.

Sure iTunes single of the week has had its fair share of disappointments but mixed in there were some unforgettable gems that made their way onto my most played playlist. Upon walking into Osheaga all attendees were given a free 15 song sampler filled with hit tunes from Osheaga artists. Many of the songs were already in my library but it was still a great score none the less. I also can't forget the free CD given to me at the Froshashana Party which hasn't found its way onto my iTunes but my friend Lori loves it and swears it keeps her up while driving late at night.

However, This week I found something even better than 1 free single, a 15 song sample and a driving CD, I found a free 29 playlist! Well truthfully, someone else found it on facebook and I just investigated. Anyways iTunes is giving away 29 songs (though they advertise only 25?) to all members. So my suggestion to you is if you don't already have one, set up an iTunes account and then head to this link and start redeeming.

The iTunes Canada Facebook Back to School Sampler is filled with genres for every kind of music lover. One Tree Hillers will be pleased with Kate Voegele aka Mia's "Angel" and POP Montreal's Joel Plaskett's "Wishful Thinking" is sure to be a new favorite. Artists like Metric, Alexisonfire, Our

Lady Peace, The Great Lake Swimmers are also featured.

Oh and for the Fun. fans aka those who were with me at the Jack's Mannequin concert and got the free single emailed to them (you know who you are) their song "All the Pretty Girls" makes an appearance too.

Sorry for the brief 30 sec demo guess imeem no longer allows full songs to be embedded :(

My Cheesy Love for Jack's

Because I haven't written in so long I am having trouble deciding where to start...

I love Jack's Mannequin and this is no secret. Friday was his concert and it was amazing.
Here are the reasons why:

- I bumped into a classmate who let me push into the FRONT of the line with her.
- Therefore, I was touching the stage.
- His music was incredible live
- I bought a limited edition signed poster
- Got free stickers
- Was with my best friends
- Oh and how could I forget? I MET HIM.
- Got more paraphernalia signed
- Took a picture that is now my facebook display, desktop background, and cell phone background!
(ignore his 'tour stache', even my undying love for him doesn't make it okay to grow a porno mustache)

Okay I was going to summarize my whole week in this post but the cheesiness is too much...

(from left to right: lisa, me, GOD, karen, & caro)

Fabulous October/November

So in the next month, I have lots to look forward to. Unfortunately though school is interfering with all my excitement. Overall the transition to university has been relatively smooth, but this past week I find myself totally overwhelmed. Of course school has been stressful since day 1 but deep down I knew that I would do everything I needed to....eventually. I don't have that same belief in myself these days however which is lame. There is something about a 10 page research paper on the history of journalism that does that to you.

Anyways, I mostly wanted to write this post to list some of the wonderful events that will happen between now and the end of November.

First there is Halloween. Although I am not really excited actually kind of the opposite but I'm being optimistic and hoping I attend some crazy awesome party. Very doubtful. I am excited about the Halloween Journalism Student Association (JSA) Stache Bash where students are encouraged to wear/grow a mustache in exchange for a free beer. The reason this is so exciting is that at work (toystore), we sell fake mustaches and I am always like WHAT are these for? Now I know! I wonder if I should sport the handle bar or fu manchu.

There is also my trip to BOSTON. So excited. More details to come...

The FEIST concert for which I bought tickets in like april so really it is about time.

Oh and how can I forget? JACK'S MANNEQUIN concert too!

So as I struggle through school I am trying to focus on these fabulous events rather than sulk about all the work I have, that I am not doing.

Top 3 - Songs (for now)

Note: These are not my favorite songs of all time but merely my favorite songs of this week.
Narrowing down my playlist was quite the challenge and so was not choosing 3 Jack's Mannequin songs. Also knowing me, I will probably regret my choices within 2 seconds of posting this.
But here it goes anyways:

Jack's Mannequin - Swim
I discovered Jack's from One Tree Hill. I owe most of my iTunes library to that show. Out of 21 songs on the album I struggled to decide between Hammer and Strings and Swim both are awesome. I liked the Hammer and Strings melody more but Swim won because the lyrics deal which deal with his struggle with Leukemia are just so inspiring . I definitely suggest paying careful attention to the words.



The Band of Horse - Funeral
This song was a recommendation from one of my music gurus. It is a little old but I still love it and love them so I put it on my list.



Coconut Records - West Coast
This was a post summer discovery recommended by another a music guru. Fun Fact it features a Phantom Planet ex band member so if you nostalgic towards the O.C while listening you now know why.

WOW

Today, well actually tonight at 8:22 I became an aunt!!! Auntie Em to be exact.
Weighing in at 7.4 lbs Noa is the cutest little girl I have ever seen.

picture to be replaced by one of Noa asap

Pre hospital visitation I did something I haven't done in ever. I went into HMV and bought a CD. As an iTunes enthusiast, this purchase was totally out of character but it was also very satisfying:

Jack's Mannequin - The Glass Passenger
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LOVE

I promise that tomorrow amidst my typical Friday procrastinations, I will update this blog a little more.