Do the iPod Shuffle

Ever since Facebook told me it owned everything I’ve ever posted there forever (then said they didn’t, then asked me to help them write some User Bill of Rights, and made me rethink cancelling my account a zillion times), I’ve tried to remain an oberver of the site, rather then an avid user. Sure, I still snoop on old classmates and leave messages about the word “bonk” on my friends’ walls, but, in general, I don’t post too much on my profile anymore. I took off almost all of my pictures, and untagged about a gazillion shots of myself drinking and acting like a total ‘tard. I deleted all of my Notes, which included the evil 25 Things meme, where you tell the whole world 25 things they didn’t know about you. Seriously, what could you guys not know about me?! I’ve been spewing my sordid history and dorky tendancies to the Internet long before Facebook came along. I felt like deleting that stuff was more of a favor to YOU than anyone else.

This weekend, my lovely, angel-like mother-in-law came to town to watch Lulu so Trent and I could attend a party with beer. And, lordy, there was beer. Followed by a rendevous that included bourbon. When I saw my husband dance on a table, we all decided it was time to head home, where my glorious mother-in-law was measuring my windows for curtains and cleaning my kitchen. Have I mentioned that she is fantastic?

The next day, the Queen of All Things Wonderful and Fantastic asked Trent and I if she could take Lulu home with her for a few days. While she continued to give us reasons why we should trust her with our only child, Trent and I exchanged a mindful glance that said “OHMYGOD! WE’RE FREE!” Then we shoved them out the door and commensed Operation Mexican Food and R-rated Movies.

Only later did I find that Her Gloriousness had left me her brand new iPod Touch, with a note saying she no longer wanted it and hoped I could use it somehow…..

Considering my iPod is so old that it no longer works on the current versions of iTunes, and this is yet another step closer to my coveted iPhone, I snatched that iPod up and haven’t put it down since. I spent the last two days converting all my old files in to newer formats, playable on this fancy new machine, and downloading every iPhone App I could get my hands on. The Facebook App has given me unparrelled stalking access, and in my mindless perusing, I found the newest craze, the current “Meme of the Moment,” the iPod shuffle.

The deal is, you’re supposed to put your iPod on shuffle, then hit the forward button for each question and see what comes up. I swear to Oprah, I didn’t make this list up. Some of them turned out pretty cool, but some of them are a bit embarrassing (yes, I have Guns N’ Roses on my iPod, OK!). I guess that’s proof that it’s real, because if it wasn’t, I’d come up with a better answer for what would best describe my personality, other than “Stupid Girl”.

*playlist is at the end of this post, if you want to hear any of these lyrical gems*

IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OK” YOU SAY?
Straight Lines – Silverchair

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Stupid Girl – Garbage

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL
Shirts and Gloves – Dashboard Confessional

WHAT IS YOUR LIFES PURPOSE?
Bubble Toes – Jack Johnson

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Latika’s Theme – A.R. Rahman

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Don’t Stop – Innerparty System

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Universe – Alien Ant Farm

WHAT IS 2+2?
Lump Sum – Bon Iver

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
The Luckiest – Ben Folds

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
That’s What You Get – Paramore

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Gone for Good – The Shins