Joaquin Phoenix – Really Wants to be a Rapper

According to this article, Joaquin Phoenix really does want a career in hip-hop. His rep is denying that it is all just a hoax. "The transition from one career to another is never seamless. It should come as no surprise to anyone that Joaquin came from a musical family, in addition to winning a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Johnny Cash," his rep MTV News. "He intends on exploring his musical interests despite speculative, negative or positive reactions."

However, if this was a hoax – would his rep admit it? I think not! Maybe I just really do not want to see Joaquin Phoenix really retire from acting and am in denial of what he is doing now.

Honestly though, I think he is acting right now. He is making this “documentary” with Casey Affleck (his brother-in-law) about his transition to music. Obviously Casey would see (if this were real) that Phoenix is out of it and is horrible as a rapper. He is family and I would hope he would not allow him to be the laughing stock of Hollywood, and perhaps also take him to rehab.

I previously blogged about his recent attempt rapping at LAVO Nightclub in Las Vegas, NV. Phoenix is an awful rapper and he couldn’t remember his lines to his song even. He also is so wasted or high that he falls off the stage at the end. He has also been seen in airports recently being intoxicated as well.

What do you think? Do you believe his rep that it is not a hoax or do you think he could be acting right now?

25 Things About Me

Andhari tagged me with this “25 Things About Me” post. You may know some of these things about me already, or not. Either way I hope you enjoy learning more about me.

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits or goals about you. Then tag 25 people, including the person who tagged you.

1. My favorite theme park is Universal Studio’s Islands of Adventure. I used to have season passes to there and Universal Studios. It was a package deal that included free parking. Fun stuff!

2. I wanted to be an actress when I was a kid. I still do but I could never be in theater. I get too nervous in front of that many people and on stage… no thanks!

3. I’m a writer. I just have been out of practice with fiction since high school. Getting back into that is fun but not easy.

4. Music is usually on when I am at the PC. I have iTunes open almost always.

5. I have no problem listening to the same song many times. Right now I have Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance,” Britney Spears “Circus” and “Womanizer,” The Pussycat Dolls “When I Grow Up,” Pink’s “So What,” Nickelback’s “Gotta Be Somebody” and of course the entire Twilight CD playing mostly.

6. I also enjoy listening to my 2,000 songs on my iPod on random. It almost makes it feel like I’m listening to a really good radio station.

7. Generally, I never feel like I am enough for whatever it is. I’m working on this character flaw.

8. I really wish I had a big cherry blossom tree. Like the kind in Japan. Or perhaps just lived in a city that had them. That would be nice.

9. I’ve studied a lot about geishas. I went through this whole geisha phase. I still really like them though. Japan is awesome.

10. Do you ever feel like you don’t belong in a certain area? I do. I’ve never really felt like I belong where I’ve ever lived. It is weird.

11. I never felt the need to have a ton of friends. I’d rather have ones that are real friends.

12. I never thought I’d like a book series more than Harry Potter, but I do – can you guess what it is? Yup! Twilight!

13. I’m very much Team Edward. Even if Robert Pattinson didn’t play Edward, I’d still be Team Edward. The fact that he does play Edward is just a bonus. He is so much hotter than when he was Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter! Mmmm.

14. I love celebrity gossip. I always have. My favorite websites to hit up for this fix is TMZ and Perez Hilton.

15. In jr. high and high school I was totally obsessed with Gavin Rossdale. I saw Bush in concert two times. The second time I made it up to the very front middle. I got really good pictures too. The best part? Gavin touched me! It totally made my year.

16. Gavin even topped me getting a hug from Nick Hexum (lead singer of 311) the month just before the Bush concert. He is really hot too by the way.

17. I absolutely love guys with British accents. Probably why I like Gavin Rossdale and Robert Pattinson so much.

18. My favorite HBO shows were Sex and the City and Sopranos. I have every season of both on DVD. Love it!

19. I’ve been interested in the paranormal or supernatural, whatever you want to call it since I was a little kid.

20. I really hate writer’s block. Usually when I really start complaining about it though I get 20 ideas at once and don’t know where to start and then I forget almost all of them. Bit of a dilemma there huh?

21. I really believe everyone is a little messed up. I also believe everyone’s family is a lot crazier than they ever admit.

22. Amazon.com is my favorite place to do online shopping. Why? Free shipping if over $25 and no tax!

23. I’ve had quite a few dreams of Robert Pattinson/Edward Cullen. Maybe because I’ve seen the movie quite a few times and I’ve read all the books 2 times now. I’m not complaining though!

24. I save good fortunes from fortune cookies. I have 2 taped on my desk right now. “The project you have in mind will soon gain momentum.” “Fame and fortune are coming your way.” I hope so!

25. I really appreciate every person who follows this blog and who makes comments. You guys are all so amazing and really help push me to keep blogging. Thank you so much!


25 People I Am Tagging:
Wow, 25 people to tag. I’ve never tagged this many people before. If I did not tag you, go ahead and consider yourself tagged just for reading this post. :)

Andhari, Liz, Lee, Nickie, Bobby G., Jenny Beans, Cat, Paula, Jillene, Shareen, Sara, Jenni, Teri, Bibi, Lamont, Brenda Susan, Karie, Tonya, Unbreakable, Maegan, Cyndi, Dolce, Femme Star, Garver Family, Lesley

What The Buck?

I discovered the What The Buck show awhile ago. It is on YouTube and is really very funny. I love, love, love ,love it!

Here is one that he talks about Robert Pattinson’s bath scene, Madonna’s vadgeIna, Britney’s abs, and even shows him in the bathtub. Pretty funny!

The real reason I am posting this though is because he reviewed the Twilight movie for his show. I just urge you to watch it, really. It is hilarious! If you loved the movie or the books or both – it is a must watch. You will be laughing too!

Danger on the Harry Potter Set

Daniel Radcliffe’s stuntman was hospitalized with serious back injuries on Wednesday. According to this article, the accident took place pre-production for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

The 25 year old stuntman has doubled for Daniel Radcliffe on all of the Harry Potter films. His name is not being released due to respect for his family. The stuntman was doing an aerial sequence in which the stuntman was suspended by a harness. It went horribly wrong when a planned blast didn’t go according to plan and he crashed to the ground.

I hope that the stuntman will be okay and won’t suffer anything serious overall. My thoughts and prayers go out towards him and his family.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be split up into two movies. The first is supposed to be released in November 2010. I’m not holding my breath though – we all know what happens to release dates. I hope it does come out then, and not in 2011!

Old Greg – Quite Possibly the Weirdest Thing You Will EVER See

My life has been boring this week and I am having trouble coming up with interesting blog posts. Sorry about that. However, I have wanted to post this for you to watch since I saw it this summer. My Aunt Stacy and Uncle Greg (not the same Greg) watch it often. They have memorized lines from this and say it in conversation. It is weird. Old Greg is weird. Apparently it was made from some Australian comedians and is really big over there.

WARNING: This is very weird, could be offensive and um just plain strange. Enjoy?

Wii Fit Parody

This made me laugh out loud for real. Enjoy!

Noccalula Falls

Earlier this month, I went to Noccalula Falls in Gadsden, Alabama. I had never been (that I can remember) before even though it is rather close to where I live.



This is a picture I took of the falls. It had been raining practically everyday that week. My Mom thought it would be a good time to go and take some pictures because of the high waters. She was right! It was really amazing. I plan on going again maybe this summer to see it at its normal water level.

The legend of Noccalula Falls is a tragic love story. Here is the story as posted on their website:

The Legend of Noccalula came from the early times. Originally known as the Black Creek Falls, the legend as written by Mathilde Bilbro says that "long ago, on a mountain summit within sight and sound of a rushing waterfall, lived a great Indian Chief whose young daughter, Noccalula, was famed far and wide for her beauty and loveliness of character." Many gallant braves sought the old chief for the hand of Noccalula, but only one was favored by the girl's father, a rich chief of a powerful neighboring tribe, who had much to offer in exchange: wampum, horses, and blankets. Vainly Noccalula pleaded that her heart was already given to a young brave of her own tribe.

But this young warrior, though noted for his skill and valor, possessed little in worldly goods. The old chief refused to listen and ordered his daughter to make ready for the marriage he had arranged. What was a maiden's silly fancy against many horses, much wampum and union with another strong tribe? The girl's lover was driven from the tribe, and a marriage agreement was made with the neighboring chief.

The wedding day came and a great feast was prepared. In silence Noccalula allowed herself to be arrayed in festive wedding robes. It was incredible!...To be sold to a stranger by the father she loved! Her chosen lover forever banished! Overcome with grief, she quietly slipped away from the merrymakers during the festivities. The soft rhythmical rush of waters called her...a moment she stood poised upon the brink of the yawning chasm. One leap - and her troubles were over.

Heartbroken, the remorseful father gave the great cataract his daughter's name. Since that day the waterfall has been called Noccalula.

Now, the falls is home to a park and campground. It also has a new wedding chapel being built to overlook the falls. I find that to be rather ironic considering the legend of Noccalula. I for one would definitely never get married there.

Job Tests and the Beginning of a Novel

Yesterday I took another test for a job I am trying to get. It isn’t great, but it does offer full health and dental. Which if hired, I would go and try to get invisilgn ASAP. I’ve wanted to get this for years! Anyways, back to the tests for it. I passed the first one really easily. It was a typing test which required 30 wpm. I was able to do 73 wpm. Yay! Then I had to fill out their application (in addition to my resume). Yesterday’s test was on the computer and was comprised of 9 different parts. I had to score at least a 65% on each part. I averaged a 91%. Yay! Next up is a personality test or something next week. Hmm. Hopefully I can pass as a normal and well balanced person.

One of my goals for this year is to write a novel, and guess what? I am! I started it last week. I have the character profiles of my two main characters written. I’ve also got a rough draft of the Chapter Outlines written up too. I wrote the epilogue and a little bit of the first chapter so far. I’m excited I’m actually doing it and it is fun. Only problem is that it takes place in London, England and I’ve never been there. So naturally, I need to do a lot of research for it.

Another goal of mine is to read more. Which I am, if you count reading Twilight and New Moon again for the 2nd time. Okay, so I didn’t read all of New Moon again. I skipped the whole part after Edward leaves up until Alice shows up at Bella’s house. It isn’t that I hate Jacob, I just didn’t want to read that part again because I am Team Edward. When I get up to Breaking Dawn again, I will probably skip the part that is written from Jacob’s point of view too.

I saw the movie Speak which Kristen Stewart is in last night. She actually has quite a few scenes that are sort of similar to Twilight. Well, they are in high school and there is only so much I guess you can show of that. It was pretty good though. Her actual boyfriend is in that movie with her too.

This weekend it is warming up some too. I hope to be able to get in a few good walks outside. I hope everyone else is having a great weekend too!

Suspect Turned Into a Goat!

In Lagos, Nigeria one of their biggest daily newspapers recently reported that police implicated a goat in an attempted automobile theft. Vanguard newspaper reported that “two men tried to steal a Mazda car two days earlier in Kwara State, with one suspect transforming himself into a goat as vigilantes cornered him.”

As reported in this article, the newspaper quoted policeman Tunde Mohammed saying that while one suspect escaped, the other transformed into a goat as he was about to be apprehended. Belief in black magic is widespread in Nigeria, especially in rural areas.

Was this a shape-shifting human to a goat, a high policeman - or something else? What do you think?

$2,200 Scent

Ralph Lauren’s Love fragrance Amethyst Luxury Edition costs $2,200 for half an ounce! Shocking, I know. I won’t be buying this anytime soon either. I don’t know anyone who will actually because I don’t know anyone who just blows money like that. I wish I did haha!

What makes this perfume so special to cost $2,200? The cap is topped with a 47-carat amethyst. Really, it is very beautiful. The neck of the bottle is also covered in 24-karat gold. Also, because it is a perfume, not an eau de parfum or eau de toilette, it has a higher concentration of fragrance oils. It contains two rare essential oils (Bulgarian Rose and Orris Root Butter) which also brings the price up. The regular version of the perfume is $600 and refills are $350.

Really though, I love perfumes and cologne (worn on guys). Two of my favorites are Burberry Brit and J’adore by Dior. I don’t wear them all the time though (too pricey). I usually just wear one of my many perfumes from Avon. Of those my favorite is Rogue by Christian Lacroix. The picture below is of most of my perfumes displayed on my shelf.