Music Video Dancin'.

Check me out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9Ww5845ek4

You can see me starting at 1:30-ish and onward. 2 different outfits: one is black, white, and red, and the other is black and gold.

Enjoy!

The Nodder.

Ahhh yes...the token nodder. This goes out to all the people who are students. Do you know the nodder? The nodder is the person in class who is either really engaged in the topic or is trying to appear really engaged that they nod for minutes at a time. I'm not talking just a casual nod every now and then because those can be helpful. A quick nod every now and then lets the professor know "you're listening." I'm talking about the incessant nodders who rarely take breaks.

In college, I had one of these. I couldn't even listen to the professor because this girl kept nodding her head and I couldn't stop staring at her. Why was she nodding? And furthermore, is it necessary to make a "hmm" noise, lean forward, and put a serious look on your face? I think not. But think about it, have you seen this person? I would like personal anecdotes...

Peacockin'

I was talking to Nate last night, telling him about how I like to observe how people flirt with one another. Basically, they are "peacocking" or "trying to look better than they are". Women like to "chill with the boys". That in itself is not a bad thing, but watch what they do. They'll dress a little skimpy, grab a beer, sit back and act like nothing in the world could bother them. Then, a guy thinks, "Wow. She's so chill. I could hang out with her and drink beer all day." No worries guy. You'll get to hang out with her alright; however, once you're in a serious relationship, forget chilling and drinking beer. Just watch what happens when you bring a fattening 6-pack home from the store. Now, you're a pig for trying to make her fat. "What about the night we met?" you ask. Well, now you know, she's a "drink beer with the guys" girl. Go see what she drinks with her girlfriends.
Now on to the men...
The guys do the real "peacocking". Just ask them what they do for a living and listen to how they're "going somewhere". Yes, guys like to put on that they are going to be really successful and make tons of money. Guys simply like to be the money-makers and the providers so they'll try to sound like that's who they are. He'll slide his chair over and tell you all about his business ventures. Success is most certainly around the corner. It may get tiring to hear him talk all about himself, but some girl will get trapped into his magic. She'll go to his rap show, photography studio, premiere of whatever, business website, and probably find out that he's terrible at what he does. Too late, you're already in deep. Good luck with your man who's "going somewhere".

Stipulations of application:
*Applies mostly to desperate 20-somethings.
*Can apply to the ridiculously good-looking who are just as desperate sometimes.
*If a girl enters a beer-drinking contest to impress you, RUN!
*If a guy gives you a business card on your first meeting, flee FAST!

How do I know?
Obviously, this does not apply to everyone. However, you know these people. Don't even pretend like you don't. I have observed this from: sitting at restaurants, stories from friends, personal experience with the men part, working on movie sets, and just walking down the street.
So, beware out there!

Get a job!

Have you ever seen ridiculous comments people post in response to youtube videos or news stories online? I seriously think some people live their life, making it their job to write ridiculous/bitter messages online. They can say whatever they want because nobody can see them. It's sad really. I mean comments like, "OMG! She is soo ugly and nobody likes her. Her ears look big and her voice sux." (in response to some celebrity singer) Haha, so I made up that comment, but they really are that ridiculous sometimes. I just want to meet these people and ask them why they have problems with every video/story they see/read. The sad thing is, I think they are just personally insecure. That actually makes me feel sad for them. :( I hope they get a better job! Walk a dog! House sit! Do laundry! Hang out with friends! Live life! :)

Hate.

I don't understand why it's openly okay to hate. I mean, so many people are filling out these "5 people I want to punch in the face" on facebook. I know it's meant to be a joke, but most of these people aren't kidding. Moreover, the people they choose are people they don't even know. Can you really hate someone you've never even met? I guess the answer for them is yes. However, I don't see a reason to hate anyone at any time. You can disapprove or dislike what they do (even hate what they do), but if you're a Christian, hate for another person is not supposed to be in your nature. So stop it. Stop the hate.
This is a simple response to a complex question. I know that some people will disagree, but people aren't hating on the people perpetuating genocide or anything like that. These people are hating because someone believes/does something they disagree with. For example, they hate politicians, celebrities, etc. Seriously people? You're going to hate Bush or Obama because you are a different party? That doesn't say much about one's ability to work with other people. And what did a celebrity really do to you? Everybody is who they are based on how they grew up, influences of peers/elders, life decisions, and the knowledge they've gained (or the lack of), same as you. So why hate someone who is a product of these aspects just like you are? It simply does not make sense.

Rah, Rah, Rah.

So I was thinking today...What qualifies one to cheer for a certain college sports team? The thing is, I don't think you can cheer for a team because you like their colors or because a friend you know goes/went there.
I have come up with my qualifications. You can cheer for a specific team if you fit into the categories below:
1. You go/went to the school.
2. A direct relative (spouse/parent/brother/sister, etc.) goes/went to the school. Parents who attended there is a much better reason than a sibling since you probably grew up watching that certain team.
3. That school did something great for you personally. Examples include, but are not limited to: giving you an award, hiring you to work there, or involving you in events/programs that they have often.
4. A direct relative works there. (Again, don't stray far from the DIRECT relations.)
5. You grew up attending their games often. (OFTEN is the key word here and this is still questionable...)

Every other reason is simply no good. You are not allowed, in my measuring, to cheer for a team if you do not meet one or more of the former qualifications. Anyone have their own qualifications? Thoughts?

P.S. Go Hogs!! And Belmont!!!
P.S.S. I hate the saying "rah, rah!" since it died with the old, spectator cheerleading.

Dolly Parton loves me.

Here is a link to her video that I'm in. Check me out following her around on Hollywood Blvd. (Yes, I was hired for this job.) :) I'm behind her to the right. And yes, I was supposed to be an "in color" person (I auditioned), but too many people showed up all dressed colorful and it was cold so I brought my clothes to change into and just wore jeans there. Since I was already dressed like a "hipster" (wardrobe's words..), they decided to have me be a happy person walking the street. Nice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NId4ZmpiYsw

Anyway, at least I made the paparazzi's video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=125Cj7WcRQs

I'm pretty sure there was more than just one pap video, but I can't find it at this moment.
Enjoy!

(The photo is from the video shoot. It's not my own photo (obviously, because I'm in it); I got it off her website. So the photo credits can be found there. Ok, I legally covered myself...)

Criminal Shows

So, I love to have noise in the background while I'm doing homework. Pretty often, but specifically after 10 pm, I basically have my choice of criminal TV shows (I only have a few channels). These include, but are not limited to: all the Law and Orders, all the CSIs, Life, Castle, Life on Mars, Cold Case, Criminal Minds, Without a Trace, NCIS, Numb3rs, 24, Fringe, and Eleventh Hour. (CBS seems to be the most obsessed) I can literally always rely on one of these shows to be my perfect background noise. This got me thinking, we are a sick, sick nation! We are obsessed with crime and violence!! I choose to think we just like justice, right people? For example, I sickly love the real-life story TV shows. Seriously, I'm not sure why, but I think it's the feeling of someone being caught. I like to think that people can't do anything they want and get away with it. Whenever I see a real story show that isn't solved, I really hate it. Justice needs to be done! So, there you go people, I'm justifying your sick fascination with crime shows. Just don't show me gore, I can't handle that. (NCIS gets a bit graphic...yikes)

P.S. Anyone ever seen Eleventh Hour? I watched one once and cracked up at how much they "dumbed" it down for the audience. For example, the brilliant scientist turns to another bright scientist and says, "There are traces of methamphetamine in the hair." She replies with something like, "Methamphetamine, a.k.a. meth, crank, crystal, speed."
Hahaha...Thanks for that. I was really wondering what meth was and I'm sure you cleared it up for your fellow scientist by offering street names. :)

The Start of Something Beautiful...

Here's the thing, I've been known to have some quite random thoughts, but also some deep ones. Every day I think of something and say to myself, "Sarah, you should write that down." Well, here I am, writing my thoughts down. This is my first post of hopefully many fun and enlightening ones to come!
This way, Nate won't have to be the only one to hear them (like Mo was that person in our college dorm, ha!).