Presumed to be awesome.

1. Cramps suck the joy right out of my day. DNW. And there is apparently not enough ibuprofen in the world to make them go away today. Owie!

2. NOOOOO!!!! The D'backs traded Conor Jackson to the A's for a RHP that, unless he's the second coming of Christ, is not going to have enough miracle in him to fix the complete clusterfuck that is our bullpen. My annoyance with our front office knows no bounds right now. *glares* Mostly though, I'M GONNA MISS CONNOR'S PRETTY FAAAAACE!!! *sadface*

3. Adam Lambert is coming to my neighborhood!!!!! Almost quite literally. He's playing the Marquee Theater in Tempe on August 1st. You damn well better know that I'll be there. *g* It's a GA show, and if azewewish and I can elbow are way to within a few feet of the stage for a Down show, Glamberts stand no chance against me! *evil cackle* 5 cities, 7 Glam Nation shows, plus Gaga. July is going to be the best month ever! Or, you know, it will completely kill me. Either way, I cannot wait!

4. If you haven't seen Adam's music video for 'If I Had You,' GO NOW! Makes me wanna dance under the moon! What? Just me? Sorry for your life if you've never done this!!! *g*

5. How to silence the annoying buzzing noise so you can watch the World Cup without wanting to kill someone. I've not tried this yet and it looks a good deal more complicated than the mute button, but it might be worth the trouble in order to get commentary to a sport I only really watch for the hot guys. *g*

6. I did an upper body workout yesterday and today I can barely lift my pen. I may have overdone it. :(

7. There's apparently race!fail in SPN fandom again. I don't know many of the details, but it has me thinking about how characters of color are written in general that I'll probably put up in a separate post later because I'd love to have a discussion with all the smart people, and particularly all the smart writers, on my flist about it. But, if you have thoughts on or links to the current kerfluffle, I welcome the edumacation!

ETA: A few more things:
8. Adam has announced a show in New Orleans!!!!! September 12! GLAM NATION IN NOLA!!!! Fuck yeah! I haven't been to New Orleans since October before last, so this definitely calls for at least a long weekend of shenanigans in that most awesome of cities! Who's with me???

9. Goddamn Matthew Morrison. *bites lip*



(More of that gorgeous photo shoot here.)

I think "Strut" has become my internal power!lawyer theme song. I realized yesterday walking out of court that it was on loop in my head, and now that I think about it, I seem to unconsciously hit that particular play button whenever I really need to get my lawyer on, so to speak. I find this all kinds of hilarious. And now that I'm aware of it, I wouldn't be surprised if I laugh out loud at my own ridiculousness next time I walk into the courtroom or a negotiation room with "I wanna start a revolution..." playing in my head, thus completely negating the whole kick-ass-lawyer thing I was going for in the first place. *laughs*

Speaking of the kick-ass-lawyer thing, I've got approximately a million kick-ass-lawyerly things to do today, so sadly I can't flit around the internet while I grab a bite for lunch like I would prefer to do. But before I get to all the things that I have to do instead, I bring you three shiny things to make this Tuesday just a little more sparkly:

:: Jason Mamoa. Shirtless. On the set of "Conan the Barbarian."



JFC. *bites lip* Y'all are very welcome. *g*

:: A Johnny Weir fic recs post. I haven't had time to see what's there, but I'm sure we can all find something suitably shiny and entertaining.

:: This 6th Grader's rendition of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" is AMAZING!!!

( loving you is cherry pie )

That kid's got some serious talent! And his smile at the end is PRECIOUS! Now watch it again but this time concentrate on the HEART EYES of the girls in the audience...equally DELIGHTFUL!!! *loves*


HAVE A BEAUTIFUL TUESDAY!!! *mwah*

Anyone figured out that human cloning thing yet? Because I could really use with about 2 or 3 extra MEs right about now. Gah. Work is craziness! *runs around in circles*

But, I don't want to talk about work. I want to talk about FABULOUS things. Like Lady Gaga. Two Gaga things:

(1) She's announced new Monster Ball Tour dates for the U.S.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's going to be in Phoenix on July 31st and in L.A. on August 11th and you bet your glittery goodness that I'm planning on being at both shows!!! Man, her show last year was AMAZING. Seriously, one of the best concerts I've ever been to. And, from what I've heard, she's only made it more amazing! I cannot wait! GAGAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! *monster claw*

(2) THIS:



Jfc. That's insanely BRILLIANT!!!!! It totally reminds me of a Robert Rodriguez film. I don't know if I can think of another video that's so cinematic, in scope, storytelling, and visual impact, since Thriller. Seriously. I love it THAT MUCH. I love that she's so willing to push every boundary. Costumes? Pshaw. Let's make crazy-ass fashion a way of life! Music video? Hah! Here's a nine minute movie experience instead! She's BRILLIANT! She's probably crazy as a cracker too, but I don't care because I love her! *g*

Ok, since we're talking about FABULOUSNESS, how about those outfits Adam Lambert has been wearing on his international promo tour???

Don't know what I'm talking about? ( I'm talking rhinestone studded, spiked codpieces, of course! *g* )

Gods, I love his outrageous, unapologetic self!!!

While not fabulously outrageous, he just looks ridiculously PRETTY in this picture and my day could use with some extra pretty, so I'm putting it outside the cut. Deal with it. *g*



ION, Kings of Leon have announced some summer tour dates. Yay!!! Their Phoenix show is at an outdoor amphitheater. In July. Yeah. An outdoor concert in the middle of an Arizona summer. Not yay. Seriously, who came up with this plan??? Last time I saw a show at the Cricket Pavilion in the summertime I swore I would NEVER do that again. But Kings of Leon!!! Ack. I'm so torn!

Ok. I'm officially rambling aimlessly through this post now, so I'll also mention that there are plans afoot to celebrate our latent Irishness with lots of alcohol on Wednesday!!! What??? I think the freckles and red hair definitely entitle me to claim some stake in Wednesday's festivities. *g* And then I'm planning to chase the Guinness with tequila, as there are plans to hit a new tequila bar on Thursday. I'm making sure to cover all my cultural bases this week. :) Also, on Friday I'll FINALLY be catching a Spring Training game! I'm dragging the entire firm out to an evening game after work on Friday. Baseball!!! I've missed you!!! *clings* And, to round out the week's eclectic activities, on Saturday night we're going to a drag show! It's going to be a blast!

But first I really need to figure out that human cloning thing. *g*

So, yeah, the week has been fairly craptastic. And now it seems as if I managed to catch the latest round of crud, so I'm feeling all sniffly and feverish. But, regardless, I'm determined to be in a better mood, dammit! So, this is me, doing my best to sparkle harder. *g*

Of course, that means a Happy List! \o/

- I've got some truly fabulous, sparkly, purple nail polish on today and just looking at it makes me happier. *stares at sparkly nails*

- My client this morning was so happy and grateful for the work I did on his case. It's pretty freakin' awesome when the work you do really does make a difference in people's lives! Plus he and his partner were simply adorable and I just wanted to keep them in my pocket! ♥

- Apparently Chad Ochocinco will be competing on Dancing with the Stars this season! This just cracks my shit up! *laughs and laughs* Also, Chad is no Jason Taylor. I'm just sayin'.

- In a glee-inducing confluence of fannish obsessions: Adam Lambert is in Australia this week and scheduled to perform at Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras sometime today (tomorrow? -- not sure exactly). And, word on the street is that George Michael will also be there and that the two will meet!!!!!! Eeeee!!! This makes my little fannish heart go all pitter-patter! There had better be pictures of this awesomeness!

- AND!!! And this is the sparkliest of all! Adam's bonus track, "Voodoo," which is available on the international release of For Your Entertainment, hit the web last night and it's FABULOUS!!! Check it out:



Oh, man, I cannot wait to hear that live! (Also, if anyone hasn't found a download link and you want it, hit me up with your email and I'll send it to you.)

ETA: ( Voodoo lyrics )

Today has been gloriously slothful and it's exactly what I needed after what was an insane week. What IS my life, though, that sleeping in on a Saturday apparently now means sleeping until 7:30??? Those that know me know full well how NOT DOWN I am with that situation!

Whatever. Getting up that early meant I had a few blissful hours of quiet in my house and was able to enjoy my coffee in peace, so I really shouldn't complain. Besides that so far my day has consisted of catching up on White Collar (OMG Neal and Peter bickering like an old married couple makes my life!!!) and working my way through the vids from last night's New York concert with Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, and Allison Iraheta. Adam rocked the fuck out! He was full out glam rocker ala Zodiac days and I really hope he brings that shit to his Fantasy Springs show! Seriously, just LOOK at THIS! This is the Adam Lambert I want to see on stage!



Speaking of Adam and his band totally killing it, check out this YouTube vid of the band shredding the hell outa some Pantera at rehearsals last week. Monte is a fucking GOD on that guitar!

Jfc. It NEEDS to be February 27th NOW!!!!!!!!

In the meantime, whataya say to some AMAZING Adam/Tommy fic to hold us over? Yeah, I thought so. *g* I've been meaning to link to this all week, but my week was just too damn crazy for all the truly important things like LJ and Adam/Tommy fic! So sad. But that, apparently, are what slothful Saturdays are for!

So, anyway, the ever awesome linaerys wrote me a lovely, slow-build Adam/Tommy fic for the help_haiti effort: Come On, Walk For Me (Adam/Tommy, NC-17). I love the way she writes Tommy; the slow build to the sex makes it extra hot; it's just perfection! Thank you, bb!

What else? Oh, yeah, I discovered today that somehow the last 3 episodes of Sons of Anarchy that I had yet to watch got erased from my DVR. I am NOT amused! Do I seriously have to wait until the DVDs come out now???? Not on, Universe. Not on at all.

So, I think I'm going to go do some more catching up on my t.v. shows and I might even muster up the energy to give myself a manicure, but I think that'll be the extent of my productivity today. A very exciting Saturday, indeed! What's up with y'all today?

My mini-holiday vacation has thus far been fabulous! coolwhipdiva is a lovely hostess. We've done a good deal of simply hanging out, catching up, relaxing, and reveling in our mutual fannish obsessions. A perfect vacation, as far as I'm concerned!

Last night we met up with azewewish, editorzon, and sabrinagb for a yummy dinner and even yummier holiday-themed drinks. As always, the best part was the company!

Tonight we added _lisalisa_ to the mix and headed over to Silver Lake for the twinkiest adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" in the history of ever, aptly called Gay Apparel. It was fabulous! And it was made even more hilariously awesome by surprise!Adam Lambert. I recognized For Your Entertainment from the first note and promptly cracked the hell up! The accompanying dance moves made it even better! I was almost in tears, I was laughing so hard! Good times, man.

Tomorrow's merry-making agenda includes breakfast with accompanying morning-appropriate alcoholic beverages, followed by Avatar, and probably some football watching in the afternoon, and capped off with A Happy Hooker Holiday Party (tm), which will again include appropriate alcoholic beverage accompaniment, of course. *g* More good times!

Ok, work is throwing me against a wall and making me its little bitch today. But I have THINGS, happy things, that I want to share with y'all! So, I'm gonna hide here in LJ for a few minutes until someone knocks on my door or my phone rings for the 4 billionth time today. *nods*

First happy thing: Today is a most wonderful and glorious day for many reasons, but mostly because it is the day that we celebrate the awesomeness of wendy!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, wendy!!!!! I hope you have the happiest of birthdays and that the year ahead is full of love, laughter, friendship, and the all the wonderful messiness of LIFE! *mwah*

Second happy thing: HOLY GLITTERY GOODNESS, ADAM'S SINGLE DROPPED TODAY!!!!!


Bigger version.

It rocks so hard!!! It's called "For Your Entertainment," and if you haven't heard it yet, it's streaming and available for download [HERE]. The beat is RIDICULOUS and the lyrics are crazy sexy; it's fun and hot and if you can resist shaking your ass to this tune you're a stronger person than I am. *g*

( FYE Lyrics )

So, GO! Listen! And come back and TALK TO ME ABOUT ADAM!!!! Or, really, talk to me anything! What's making you happy! What are your Halloween plans? What kinda glitz are you gonna display? (Ha! I sort of love that line. *g*)