Linus Van Pelt: 'Oh Great Pumpkin, Where Are You?'

Cocaine Princess here.

I was so dog tired last night I went to bed at 9pm. I woke up thinking 'I slept a good couple of hours.' If only that was true. It turned out I only slept for a mere 45minutes. Fortunately I was able to fall back asleep without any type of struggle. Thank you Mr. Sandman even if it was for under 3hrs.

I woke up an hour ago, turned on the TV and Oh My God you wouldn't believe what was on? The Exorcist. It was at the part when Father Merrin enters in the house and feeling his presence, the devil releases an evil guttural sound. I quickly switched the channel. Unfortunately almost every single channel was airing something bloody. And why wouldn't they be? It's that time of year again for non-stop blood, guts, gore and fangs!

This past month many of the specialty channels have been airing a variety of marathons. Yesterday one of the stations aired Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1-6. I watched only the original and the remake. I can still hear the sound of Leatherface wielding his chainsaw. Another station had a Nightmare Marathon with Freddy Krueger slashing his way into dreams.

I really don't mind watching horror films as long as its' under the following conditions: during the day with the blinds open so when a scary part comes on I can quickly glance outside and focus my attention on something else. But there is one film I am able to watch in the dark:

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For me there are a few specials that are on my absolute 'must watch' during this time of year.

GARFIELD'S HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE

The lazy, fat and greedy fur ball decides to take Odie along for Trick or Treating. Out of the goodness of his heart? Of course not! It's because he wants to double up on his candy load.

THE FLINTSTONES MEET ROCKULA AND FRANKENSTONE

The Rubbles and The Flintstones win a trip to Rockslyvania. Rockula awakens and falls in love with Wilma.

And what would Halloween be without watching this animated classic:

IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN!

Or as I use to call it, 'It's The Great Puppy-Kin Charlie Brown!'

This special has aired over a dozen times already. Sally decides to forgo 'tricks or treats' so she can be with her 'Sweet Baboo' and together they wait for The Great Pumpkin.

Hours later Sally demands 'restitution' from Linus
after making her miss Tricks or Treats!

If you've been following my blog from the near start you know I love Peanuts. Snoopy is my favorite, always slaving away at the typewriter. My next most beloved Peanuts character is Linus. He's so wise beyond his years yet he sucks his thumb and carries his trusted blue blanket wherever he goes to shield himself from the hostile world, more importantly from his crabby, older sister Lucy. No matter what anyone says or thinks Linus sticks to his beliefs and refuses to give in. Despite him being an animated character how can you not admire someone like that?

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Last Saturday I picked up another box of chocolates just to be on the safe side. I don't want to run out of chocolates because I don't have the heart to turn any child away. I've noticed in the past the children in my neighborhood dislike the little bags of chips. To keep them happy I buy them chocolates: Aero, Kit Kat, M&Ms, Twix, Snickers etc. I've never handed out raisins, dental floss or anything healthy and those who do are begging to have their houses egged. While shopping for Halloween candy the major department stores and the entire mall itself already had their Christmas decorations displayed, and in the center of the food court Santa's Castle was being constructed. His arrival date: mid November. The mall I was shopping in was offering something they never offered before. 'Experience Santa VIP Style.' Parents can pick and choose the date and time they wish for their child to meet Saint Nick instead of waiting hours in line.

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It's past midnight and officially HALLOWEEN! I absolutely love this day. It's simply a screaming fun day and the only part of this season I find enjoyable.

All of our decorations have been put out in the front yard; a gigantic lighted pumpkin and ghost, goblins, ghouls, a couple of headstones with some skeletons scattered nearby and a crazy looking witch stuck in the tree.

Last season I bought a crypt keeper resting in a coffin. When individuals would approach it the coffin lid would open and out popped the crypt keeper shaking his sickle and before yelling out BOO he lets out a blood curdling scream. Oh boy! A couple of, well more than a couple of children last Halloween ran crying back into their parents arms refusing to come to the front door. I felt so terrible I went outside, greeted them, apologized and gave them 3 chocolates bars each in their little Halloween bags which miraculously ended their crying almost instantly. This year I decided not to put him out. Instead crypt keeper is in the foyer, who by the way scared the living daylights out of the cook a few mornings ago.

Halloween 2008 has me on candy dispensing duty and then later on in the evening will be my turn to have fun. I'm looking forward in seeing what the children will be dressed up as. Last year there were so many Captain Jack Sparrow's and for the girls, a variety of Disney Princesses. I asked my sister what the big thing for kids is this year. She replied a lot of the kids are into The Dark Knight, Transformers, Hannah Montana and High School Musical.

Another marathon has just begun, The Demented Michael Myers Marathon. I've seen them all and I still think the first one is the scariest. Since the sun has yet to rise I'll have to look for something else to watch....Tim Burton's 'The Corpse Bride' is on. I can handle watching that.

Everyone have a devilishly good time tonight. I know I will....

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!


XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess

4 Horrible Things PT II

Cocaine Princes here.

I've been sidetracked the last week or so (attending Madonna's concert) I forgot to post 4 Horrible Things Pt. II

To review:

There were two more things with my name on it in white business sized envelopes. I looked at the return address. 'Oh God,' I said out loud. 'What do they want now?' 'Who?' questioned 'A.' Instead of answering her I gave myself a nasty paper cut opening the envelope and pulling out the letter. Midway through reading it I said out loud, 'crap!' Horrible Thing #3. I then opened the second envelope….. 'Double crap!' Horrible Thing #4

'What?' my sister asked. 'What is so horrible?!' 'These two letters,' I replied holding them both up in each hand. 'I can't read that far.' She held out her hand so I gave her the first letter. She read through it. 'What is so horrible about this?' she questioned. 'What's so good about it?' I questioned back. 'You've been selected for jury duty.'

Yes bloggers it's true. Once again I've been selected for jury duty. Yes I know it's my civic duty as so many of you pointed out before but it doesn't mean I have to like it.

"Dear Prospective Juror,

Your name was selected at random from a municipal enumeration

list to be considered for inclusion in a Jury Roll..."

'Why me? Why did my name get picked again? Why not your name?' I asked while looking at 'A.' 'Maybe next time my name will get picked.' 'That’s what you said last time.' 'If there was a way for me to take your place I would.' 'You also said that last time too,' I reminded her. 'What does the other letter say?' 'It’s bad.' I answered. 'What happened, did your favorite mall close down?' she teased. 'No and that's not funny.' If that ever did happen not only would it be considered a horrible thing but also a devastating thing!

I handed the second letter to 'A' and warned her it was horrible news. After reading it she said, 'this is not as horrible as you think it is.' 'Did you read all of it?' 'Yes.' 'Word for word?' She nodded yes. 'What am I suppose to do?' I asked. 'You don’t have much of a choice. You’re going to have to go,' she answered.

So what was in that particular letter? I'll tell you tomorrow. Just kidding. If you recall I received 2 traffic tickets in the summer: one for speeding and the other running through a stop sign.

In November I must appear in traffic court to show cause why my driver's license should not be suspended.

'I receive 2 traffic convictions in my entire life and one of them was when I had to pick you up from the hospital,' I commented. 'I don't understand why I have to go? I only have 6 demerit points. 9 points is when they ask to see you. At 6 they send you a letter of warning.' (That letter I did receive) And then all of a sudden I had a thought I said out loud, 'what am I going to wear when I go?' 'Oh my God,' my sister mumbled. 'Let’s focus on one thing at a time and after you can decide on your wardrobe.' 'I can tell you right now I’m not appearing for jury duty, I can't. It’s on the same day as my traffic court date.' She looked at the letters again. 'You’re right but you still need to notify them to explain your absence.'


UPDATE:

There's good news and bad news. First the GOOD news:

I got out of jury duty. Actually it’s great news! Had I gone and been picked I would have been a juror for a trial taking place in the city, a place where the population sits at a little over 2 million Out of 2 million plus people somehow my name got randomly selected.

And now the BAD news:

I still must appear in traffic court. I've been told the whole matter will be taking place in the form of an interview. I feel queasy thinking about it.

They say if you're kind and affectionate to the universe, the universe will reward you. I've been very loving to the universe and everyday I try my best to stay in an optimistic frame of mind. So I'm trying to make sense why the universe is punishing me. Could it be the one time 'A' dragged me against my will to go grocery shopping with her and I ate that one grape? Maybe the universe mistook that as shoplifting?

Dear Universe,

I was only testing to see if the bunch was sweet. My sister is the one who told me to, honest!

If only now I was struck with the chicken pox rather than during the summer.

XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess

"My Sugar Is Raw, Sticky & Sweet"

Cocaine Princess here.

My sister and I attended Madonna's concert.

The concert was superb, energetic and full of life! It was broken down into 4 different performing styles:
Pimping, Old School, Gypsy and Rave.

This past August The Material Girl turned 50.
She flexed her body. She wiggled. She swung around a dance poll. She slithered and crawled across the floor and cursed a couple of times here and there.

The show lasted a little over 2 hours. Every person was up on their feet dancing and singing with her.

My feet are sore, my ears are still ringing and my voice is hoarse. It was sooooo worth it!

CONCERT DAY


Concert souvenirs I bought inside the Galleria:

Talking on the phone outside the Gallleria.

Before the show 'A' and I had dinner in The Platinum Room inside The Air Canada Center. An elegant and my kind of restaurant to dine in. My sister the alcohol pusher, insisted I join her in having a glass of wine. After taking two teeny sips I ordered a Coke.

After an appetizing dinner we were taken to our seats for the show!!

SWEET AND STICKY SET LIST

Intro/Candy Shop

Beat Goes On

Human Nature

Vogue

Video Interlude - Die Another Day

Into The Groove

Heartbeat

Borderline

She's Not Me

Musical interlude of Music

Here Comes The Rain Again/Rain

Devil Wouldn't Recognize You

Spanish Lesson

Miles Away

La Isla Bonita/Lela Pala Tute

Doli Doli (Live interlude - Romanian folk song)

You Must Love Me

Video Interlude - Get Stupid (About saving the planet)

Hung Up

Like A Prayer

4 Minutes

Ray Of Light

Give It 2 Me (Finale)

Madonna opened the show 1 hour and 17 minutes late. An enormous candy box

appeared on stage. The box flaps collapsed and what was inside?

Her Madge-jesty on her throne! She opened the show with

Candy Shop.

"CANDY SHOP

Come into my store, I've got candy galore

Don't pretend you're not hungry, I've seen it

before

I'll be your one stop

Candy Shop...

My sugar is raw, sticky and sweet

"BEAT GOES ON"

Featuring Kanye West & Pharell Williams.

Don’t sit there like some silly girl

I’m not telling you something new

There ain’t no time to lose

So get down, beep, beep, gotta get up outta

your seat

Get up little girl

It's time for you to celebrate

"HUMAN NATURE"

This next number was the much talked about video taped cameo of Britney Spears. She appeared on a huge screen with Madonna. The images kept flashing quickly so I couldn't get them all. There was one scene where both Madonna and Britney are being unwrapped like mummies revealing their tiny leather outfits underneath.

Britney, partially disguised by a gray hoodie, walks into the elevator. As she starts traveling upward, she seems particularly nervous and anxious. The popster starts pacing back and forth. Then she progresses to kicking and smacking the walls, all frantic-like. She screams into one of the cameras. Then she starts climbing the wall, pulls down her hood and, into another camera, says:

It's Britney bitch!
Madonna begins to sing "Human Nature"

Did I say nothing wrong?
Oops, I didn't know I couldn't
talk about sex


I'm not apologizing
Would it sound better if I were a man?
You're the one with the problem
Why don't you just deal with it


"VOGUE"
Look around everywhere you turn is heartache

It's everywhere that you go [look around]
You try everything you can to escape

Vogue! Vogue! Vogue!


"DIE ANOTHER DAY"
Madonna didn't appear on stage for this number.
Instead two fighters (dancers) in a ring boxed it out
while the song played in the background and images of
Madonna flashed.

I'm gonna wake up
Yes and no
I'm gonna kiss some part of
I'm gonna keep this secret
I'm gonna close my body now

"INTO THE GROOVE"
-During this number Madonna swung around a dance poll.

Get into the groove
Boy you've got to prove

Your love to me, yeah

Get up on your feet, yeah

Step to the beat

Boy what will it be

"HEARTBEAT"

You know I feel it in my heartbeat

It may feel old to you, but to me it feels new

You know I feel it in my heartbeat

Don’t you know? Can’t you see?

When I dance, I feel free

"BORDERLINE"

-Madonna performed this song in a way she never did before,

on a guitar.

Something in the way you love me won't let me be

I don't want to be your prisoner so baby won't you set me free

Stop playing with my heart

Finish what you start

"SHE'S NOT ME"

I should have seen the sign way back then

When she told me that you were her best friend

And now she’s rolling, rolling, rolling

And you were stolen, stolen, stolen

She's not me

She doesn't have my name

She'll never have what I have

It won't be the same

She's not me

She's not me, and she never will be

Never will be

Never will be!!

"JUMP"

Are you ready to jump?

Get ready to jump

Don’t ever look back, oh baby

Yes, I’m ready to jump

Just take my hands

RAIN REMIX

A musical interlude of

Eurythmics Here Comes The Rain Again

-A circular wall of lights and images of raindrops

swirled around as Here Comes The Rain Again plays.

A figure in a black cloak on top of the piano can be seen.

It's Madonna who emerges out and sings "Rain."

"Rain"

Feel it on my finger tips

Hear it on my window pane

Your love's coming down

like Rain

"DEVIL WOULDN'T RECOGNIZE YOU"

It’s like over and over you’re pushing me right down to the floor

I should just walk away.

Over and over I keep on coming back for more

I play into your fantasy

Now that it’s over you can lie to me right through your smile

Now I'm sober, no more intoxicating my mind

Even the devil wouldn’t recognize you, I do

This part of the show was absolutely entertaining. Joining her on stage

are Gypsy musicians who created a sensation with their

performance!


"SPANISH LESSON"

Yo te quiero means I love you

Mucho gusto means I’m welcome to you

Señorita, I just wanna fall in love

Callate means close your mouth

Besame means give me love

Señorita, she just wanna fall in love

"MILES AWAY"

-This WAS my 2nd favorite song off her new CD.

It has a fantastic flamenco-like beat to it.

Madonna dedicated the song to the 'emotionally retarded.' Fans

began chanting GUY! GUY! GUY! Madonna laughed. Although she did

a great job singing the song and playing the guitar, the song

will never be the same again for me.

...I'm alright, don't be sorry, but it's true

When I'm gone you'll realize

That I'm the best thing that happened to you

You always love me more, miles away
I hear it in your voice, we're miles away

"LA ISLA BONITA"

Tropical the island breeze

All of nature wild and free

This is where I long to be La Isla Bonita

"LELA PALA TUTE"

"DOLI-DOLI (Romanian folk song)

-Doing shots.

"YOU MUST LOVE ME"

If I had to pick a favorite moment it would be this particular

performance.

Madonna's vocals for this ballad was simply stunning .
There was not a dry eye in the house.

Deep in my heart I'm concealing

Things that I'm longing to say

Scared to confess what I'm

feeling

Frightened you'll slip away


-Madonna prolonged the ending: YOU MUST LOVE....while
waiting for the crowd to roar before singing ME!!

"GET STUPID"

-Video interlude about saving the planet

with various images appearing on stage.

"HUNG UP"

Time goes by so slowly for those who wait

No time to hesitate

Those who run seem to have all the fun

Every little thing that you say

or do

I'm hung up on you

Waiting for your call

Baby night and day

"LIKE A PRAYER"

When you call me name it's like a little

prayer

I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you

there

"4 MINUTES"

Featuring Timbaland and J.Timberlake

If you want it, you already got it

If you thought it

It better be what you want

Time is wasting

We only got 4 minutes to save

the world

"RAY OF LIGHT"

...She's got herself a little piece of heaven

Waiting for the time when earth shall be as one

Quicker than a Ray Of Light

"GIVE IT 2 ME"

(Final Song)

-As soon as the background image appeared and before the

music started Madonna yelled the following words:

I AM THE QUEEN WHO WILL TOPPLE THE

KING!!

They say that a good thing never lasts

And then it has to fall

Those are the people that did not

Amount to much at all

When the lights go down and there's no

one left

I can go on and on and on

Give It 2 Me!

The next morning 'A' and I had breakfast at the hotel breakie bar. I excused myself from the table to tend to something and told 'A' to order me a plate of fresh fruit. Upon my return this is what I found waiting for me:


She ordered me a breakfast full of fat and sugar while ordering a bagel for herself.



Waiting for the valet.....time to go home.

XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess