Hometown News

I love Country Music and think Gary Allan is one of the best modern Country singers around! I've liked his music since I first heard "Smoke Rings in the Dark" about ten years ago. At that time, I fell in love with his unique sound. Maybe it's the crackle in his voice, the way he can change his pitch, or the way he twangs without trying but whatever it is, he's able to stand out in a crowd of Country Music impersonators invading the airwaves today.

I had the chance to see him perform live in Miami, OK at the Buffalo Run Casino and he puts on an energetic, passionate live show.

His latest song, "Get off on the Pain" is typical Allan and the reason I love his music. And something that is extra neat is that he shot the video for the song in my hometown at the Colorado State Fair Grounds!

I said Johnny whattcha doin tonight?

Last week I saw my favorite band, O.A.R., at Red Rocks. It wasn't the first time I've seen them live, actually it was the fourth, but it was incredible!

If you've never heard of them, you can watch them on Letterman playing my all time fav song 'Hey Girl' and check out the photos I took at the Red Rocks Show.

We were in row 14! It wasn't the closest I've ever been to the band, but definitely the best show of theirs I've ever been to!

Had to take a photo of the amphitheater, it's beautiful.

Good Sounding, Bad Idea #14

Online Dating

I have had horrible luck with Online Dating. I know quite a few people who have found success, but I just have bad luck with the whole process. I have no problem chatting with people online and meeting them in person, but those are the only easy parts. Below are just a few examples of the dates I've had recently so you can see what's available out there for a 28-year-old woman.

1) CALL ME CHER
The worst date I ever had all began before the date started. As I approached this man it was obvious he'd done a little photoshoping to his pictures or posted pictures from many, many years ago. I don't like being deceived so I told him my dog was ill and I couldn't stay for dinner, just a drink. As I was drowning my sorrows in white wine he began telling me that he "likes to be referred to only as Stan, as in Cher." Yes, he really did reference Cher. As if that's not odd enough, Stan is not his first name but instead part of his last name. Needless to say that didn't go further than that evening.

2) UNCONTROLLABLE NOSTRILS
Not the worst date I've been on, but close is the guy who had the strangest breathing habbits I've ever seen. I barely know what his name was or what he was talking about because I was so distracted by his spastic nostrils. When he would speak, they would move rapidly in and out and if he were a fish gasping for air. He also submitted a photo from the years when he had hair.

3) NO SKINNY JEANS FOR ME
Emo-love. I am trying to branch out, keep an open mind and enjoy new experiences. However, I don't think I could ever get serious with a 29-year-old emo. I do not wear skinny jeans and I'd prefer if my boyfriend didn't either.

I know I'm not perfect, in fact I'm far from it but I am somewhat normal. Is it too much to ask to find a man who is semi-normal. Someone who watches TV, not thinks it's evil. Someone who likes watching sports but doesn't have to bet on every game being played. Someone who likes going on actual dates, not just boozing. Someone who likes the outdoors, not Grizzly Adams. Perhaps that is too much to ask but I do get some good stories out of it!