Just call me Rain Man

Song Stuck on the Brain: Dear Joan by Rob Thomas

I took all the little nieces and nephew to see Alvin and the Chipmunks on Saturday. It was so cute. I was afraid they'd mess it up, but I ended up loving it as much or more than the kids.

Later in the afternoon, I met my sister and our friend Karen to see National Treasure: Book of Secrets. SO excited about this one. Loved the first movie. What's not to love? Adventure, conspiracy theories, humor, romance, treasure. Book of Secrets has been on the top of my must see list for months now.

The movie did not disappoint either. It's funny though, because I was so involved in it, I created a problem for myself.

You see, there's this scene in the middle, where the president is telling Benjamin Gates where to find the Book of Secrets. He says, in a very grave voice, "You'll need to know, XY234786."

Benjamin say. "Okay."

And my brain says, "AACK! He'll never remember that long number. Must remember it for him!"

"You'll also need to know, 3794."

"Okay." Benjamin says again.

"XY234786 3794, XY234786 3794, XY234786 3794 ..." says my brain.

I walked out of the theater over an hour later still rattling that number off in my head. (Much to the amusement of Karen and Angel.)

Then we went back to my place. Anyone a Lost fan? Angel and Karen got me hooked on it last summer. They made me watch seasons one and two back to back (which, I have to say, is the best way to do it.) We just got season three and started watching it after the movie in prep for season 4's premier at the end of January.

The problem? Well if you're familiar with Lost than you know there's a series of numbers that are very important to the show. I have them memorized. 4 8 15 23 42.

We stuck the first DVD in, and as the 'previously on' scenes started, my brain kicked into high gear.

"XY234786 3794, 4 8 15 23 42. XY234786 3794, 4 8 15 23 42. XY234786 3794, 4 8 15 23 42..."

Are you beginning to see my problem? I've been saying them all day. I don't even realize it half the time."

I guess it's the curse of my job. I work with numbers all day long, so they tend to stick with me. This is a bit longer than normal though. I think it's also because 1. In the movie it was like being told: Remember this number. and 2. Lost's sequence is some kind of puzzle or cryptogram and my mind keeps trying to solve it.

Karen says it's because I'm a nerd.

She's probably right.

I wonder how long I'll be able to remember the numbers?
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Download Me

I've signed up for Snocap. You can now buy our original singles for download. I know - You were on pins and needles waiting for this, right?

Well, now you don't have to be, cuz it's all set up. The store link is on our MySpace pages at www.MySpace.com/aprilerwin or www.MySpace.com/erwinmusic. The player can be posted on on any blog page, so if you feel so inclined, feel free to put the store on your site. If you do, send me an email with the link to the page hosting the store and I'll send you a gift.

Thanks,
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Lip Synch

Song Stuck on the Brain: Too Late To Apologize by One Republic

My friend Mimi posted this on my facebook Super Wall and it made me laugh so hard, I decided to share it with all of you.

NEW Contest - Win Turquoise by Marilynn Griffith

Song Stuck on the Brain: U + UR Hand by Pink

My give away book stack is starting to tower higher than my computer, so I'm going to up the give aways again this month. We're going to do two a month for a while, so HAPPY NEW YEAR!

First book up is for Turquoise by Marilynn Griffith.

About the Book:

Chenille Rizzo loves God. It's people she has a problem with sometimes, especially after the death of her beloved husband. People such as her star account- a demanding bride long on money and short on tact- make Chenille feel more blue than she'd like to admit. The groom, a homegrown pediatrician, is just the opposite. He has wise eyes, a love for babies, and a comforting voice- a tenor, like Chenille's late husband. And he's just as quiet. Maddeningly so. Does he really love the spoiled diva Chenille is trimming a wedding dress for? Or does his gaze hold the longing she both hopes for . . . and fears? Will she risk losing her business for a chance at happiness with the gentle doctor? Fans of the Shades of Style series will love this satisfying conclusion.

Contest Rules:

This contest runs until midnight January 15, 2008, and is open to residents of the US and Canada only. All you have to do to enter, is click on the cover at the top of the sidebar and email me your entry.

Good Luck!

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And the Winner Is...

Congratulations, Kristie B.!

Kristie won Fearless by Robin Parrish. Come back soon for a new contest.


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