10 Things April fools taught me in 2009:

10 Things April fools taught me in 2009:

1. March has 31 days.

2. Don't try to pull a prank late at night when you're tired - You'll screw something up. (see number one).

3. Don't pull an April fools joke too early or too late (see number one, again) - people take you much more seriously. Who woulda thought?

4. Powerful, vibrant messages travel fast.

5. Dream big - As soon as I thought about the possibility of some of my dreams really coming true, they seemed so much closer. It really was a possibility, and there seemed to be a way to accomplish it.

6. Tell a lie, lie a little more - It's never okay to tell a lie, but April fools seems to fall in a slightly different category. Still, when you fool someone, you aren't being completely truthful. Once you start, it's easy to keep going.

7. Lies are easy - Telling a lie takes little to no effort, besides fighting off guilt. You don't have to have done all the hard work of graduating college, if you only say you did it. You also don't learn anything.

8. Good friends are valuable - The amount of support we would have had was astounding. Thanks. We love you.

9. People apparently really love New York - If we ever really move to NY, we'd love to have you visit us. You will just have to settle for Rexburg for now.

10. Good spouses support you - even when you're silly.

So to set it straight, we aren't moving to NY, we never were, I just suck at April fools pranks. I hope you can forgive me. I do hope to get some big production job though. So if someone with the right connections reads this, tell me where to sign.

Current songs I'm playing a little too loud

1. Jesse McCartney - How Do You Sleep?

This doesn't seem to be the same kid who used to walk down dreamstreat. He seems to have learned a few new words and found some new producers since his last album. I think it's working.

Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You

She had to release a song in the faster dance genre, and this seems to have been a great pick. It's a little quirky, and a little honest. Great match.

Taylor Swift - Love Story

The other day, I was in the grocery store, and this song came on. It was a subtle explosion of happiness. People started singing it, maybe even busting an accidental dance move. (I won't admit to either). But there's just something about this song. Another well written song from Taylor the swift.

David Archuleta - A Little Too Not Over You
Youtube Video
I'm betting David will always get a little nostalgic around this idol time of year. I don't know that you can say he's come a long way, but he has come some way. Now if we can just get some more people to listen to his progress.

Beyonce - Halo

I'm not always a fan of Beyonce. It's really hit or miss. This one is a hit.

Paramore - Decode

Paramore is a great band. I haven't seen twilight yet, but this music video makes me want to see it. Paramore is like cheese, good with almost anything.

Priscilla Ahn - Dream

This song is in Bride Wars and fits well. Priscilla has some other good tracks, she's a good one to check out. Such great imagery in this song.

Boyce Avenue - Disturbia (Cover)

If I had to pick a band that would be big soon, it would be (and should be) Boyce Avenue. I honestly didn't really like the original Disturbia, but I love this version. Boyce Avenue has done a cover of almost every song ever made (disclaimer: that's a complete lie). Check out their other covers and their original tracks.

I'm your biggest flan

 
 
 
 

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Tilted Room

Drunk Tilted Room Sketch - The most popular videos are here

Simple Concept. Great execution.

Youhoo, It's Youmail

This may seem like an advertisement, but it's not. Well I guess it is, but it's free, so maybe it's a favor? Youmail is custom voicemail. When I say custom voicemail, I mean custom voicemail. Let me explain.

Lets say you and I are good friends, and I have your phone number. You call me, and I can't pick up. It sends you to my voicemail, and you hear me say, "Hey (insert your name here), sorry I couldn't pick up, but I'll call you back I swear" Beeep. Then you're out with friends, and one of our mutual friends calls me, again, too busy to pick up, and our friend hears, "Hey (insert friends name here), I actually do want to talk to you, but I'll have to call you back, leave a message". Beeep.

So it's not ring-tones, it's not answer-tones, it's voicemail-tones? Something like that. It's really cool. Seriously. but it doesn't stop there.

You can record all of these custom for each number (or group of numbers), or just let youmail do it automatically based on the name that would show up on call waiting. They also have pre-recorded "voicemail-tones". Some professional, some funny, and thenthere are "others". You can assign it to one person, or a group. Cool. But it doesn't stop there.

If you have an ex that you don't want to talk to anymore. Put in their phone number(s), and assign them a ditchmail tone. It might say "This number has been disconnected" (or something much more cutting), and hang up on them. Too bad I didn't tell you about this before april fools. So again, very cool. But that's not all.

You can view your voicemail online. I mean that in two ways.
Number one: You can use it like the coveted visual voicemail and only listen to the ones you want. They also send you emails or text messages telling you who called and what their number is. In the emails you have the option to recieve the messages as mp3s. (Which you can embarrasingly email or share with anyone you please.)
Number two: Youmail will automatically write down what was said and email it to you, or send it as a text message.

It's really easy to use, and it's all free. Check it out. You'll love it.

Going to mars with google...on april 1st.

It's called Virgle. A joint venture between Google and Virgin. They are going to set up large colonies on Mars. I can't wait to book my flight. I'm going through the application now. I've been waiting all my life for this. I lied a little on the application, but I'm sure I can fake it till I make it.

Submit Your Application Here

View the Video Here (Virgin Galactic)

View the Other Video Here (Founders of Google)

See you on Mars!

Update (11:52 PST)

Update (11:55)
I emailed them to apply for a job with Google. Their response was as follows:

Thank you for contacting Google about our Copernicus Research Center.

We've received an overwhelming response to this opportunity and are not
currently accepting additional resumes. We will, however, keep your
information on file should we have an opening in the future. At the
current staffing levels, we anticipate that we may need additional
applicants on or around April Fool's Day in 2104. Until then, we
appreciate your interest in Google and your taking the time to write us.


Sincerely,

The Googlunar Recruiting Team

Too bad. I told them I would supply my own lava lamp.