so woot .com had a deal on Sunday on a Gateway 2G net book computer I couldnt refuse . so I got it . im so bad . but at least I will have a another Toy to replace this slow thing . but I hope to keep that as free of viruses as I can. it will be a challenge tho because its the type of Computer you just use the internet .
And my email says my HAnson members event shirt is being shipped soon . I cant wait Visting Allison at her place hopefully this weekend --if I get my roon set up for the new loot in time . we are going to Avator (James'camerons new thriller-3D movie ) on Sat night ---that shall be interesting too .
ttyl Carrie

I got my Hanson christmas present for myself last night --the member events 09 shirt and the charm for my mic bracelet . I didnt get the gift wrAp tho --its never tickled my fancy . looking forward to go to the mall with Tasha today -Im asking for Adam Lambert's new cd from her for christmas ( its kind of a way of getting her back for buying her Def Leppard 's "Hysteria " when we were younger ! ) I really want to get her Tinted Windows cd , but I know she wont pick that out . she'll want some counntry one or I might get her Faith Hill's Perfume --we shall see . (plus I have a bag full of Treats ready to go she doesnt know about )
ttyl and have a great rest of the weekend .
Carrie

Writer's Block: Most memorable concert

I think my memorable concert was the Hanson fan club event I went to in Tulsa (2009 . Of course I met Taylor and he solo'd for me -my 2 dreams of twelve years on the same DAY . -it doesnt get better than that for me .

2nd is definietely my Mariah Carey concert in 2003 such a dream in truth .
Im so excited to go out with Tasha tommorrow cause im stuck at home with mom today .

Writer's Block
What are you most passionate about and why?

I am passionate about music because it has changed my life . it brings me joy and hope in everyday , no matter how depressed or happy I feel . without the sounds and inspiring words , I know I'd want to be dead now . I am so glad that my family passed down an appreciation of music and so graciously given me the opportunities to perform for them . those memories are some of the closest to my heart . of course the closest musical memory to me is my hanson and Mariah Carey concerts ., singing-along with my two idols and watching them sing --its an incrediable gift .but Meeting Taylor tops it all . ever since I was a kid I actually wanted to meet him more than Mariah . its still so Unbelieveable to me thats it happened now TWICE !

I wouldnt be born if my parents had succumb to that pressure . My dad almost lost his opportunity to become a deacon because he and my mom were childless . I think whether or not to have children should be the couples choice : they will be the raising the children . I think that if I hadnt come to be, my parents might have been a childless family ; Im ok with that because I feel they had the right to decide on their own whether to have children or not . It wasnt the Roman catholic churches decision to say "you cant become a deacon because youre not having kids ". prEACHing and being a parents are two different things and to me , they should not depend on each other .
it finally was dependent on how devoted to his faith my dad truly was --im so happy for him .
any way i got on today to say happy 1st birthday to Viggo MoriAH Hanson (Taylors son #3 ) ! I think it was today or Yesterday --:)

so leigh sent us our high resolution dc moe pics (Hanson) ! its beautiful as for always but huge . hopefully the save will be smaller .
Tasha pmed about xmass shopping I hope we go saturday .
thats allI have to report today
ttyl Carrie

first thanks to lire_casander (here on LJ ) for the snowflake gift --that was sweet of you to think of me for the Holidays ! all my best to you too . Tinted Windows has a mini
winter tour touring in Japan and this date for the USA in Jan '10 so that Farewell should NOT last too long ! heres the details for the solo us date :

2010-01-09
Venue: Hot Stove Cool Music Concert with Peter Gammons
City: Boston, MA
Hot Stove Cool Music Concert (one night only) with Peter Gammons
and special guests
$40. per ticket
January 9th, 2010
7pm - 11pm
The new House of Blues Music Hall
Lansdowne St. Boston

yes that 's for Taylor and Tinted Windows ! I cant believe it . if I hadnt just bought myself a new IPod , I am so tempted to mentioning it to Mom -- even if she says no .
its a Saturday too SO TEMpting .
but we shall see she did ask what Hanson was up to recently ....
ok so I couldnt help my self and I told ma about it before i went to bed last night : she said no . but then she asked what the flight cost .. I guess 75 $ was too much .I may also see if leaving Sat . morning would be any cheaper .. but Ma said we 'd also had the weather to worry about . shes right --boston could be blizzard conditions in Jan '10 and the snow could wreck the whole thing . so I have be content with just seeing the Utube videos and I guess thats ok by me . but Colleens going and Sheryl may go --I was thinking last night --what if Sheryl could send for me ? but I doubt she'd have time pick me up at the airport and scurry Jess away for the show . its a direct flight after all . I shall keep on dreaming ...

thats all I have to report at the moment !
ttyl Carrie

first off we began the day trying out stores not in our home town . (Lascoste , Esprit ) then we went to see the Rocka feller center Christmas Tree . (pretty despite the rain ) then we went to H&M and I got some funky and sparkly head bands . then we had a great lunch at an Irish pub --it was raining so hard by then that we were just as thankful to sit some place dry and to eat . we had a great meal . then we started the treck down midtown Matt . to Macys . Despite having 8 floors , around the holiday's its always packed . but its really cool say you went . I got a really cute Pink reusuable tote bag .
After we left for the bus , it started to sNow ! despite MAcys being 10 blocks til our drop point , it felt like an eternity because of the crowds and the snow kept blinding me , getting between my glasses . Sucked is putting it midly . but it was all in a great day . and something Hansony : I saw the Nokia theatre sign . wow you NYc fansons are required to camp before the show on a busy block ! thats probably where the crowd was the worst ; right before Broadway . I almost lost dads hand --but thankfully we stayed together !
ok later and I got a new Ipod today. I got the new video one thats 8gbs and I got a pink one ! im gonna have fun loading that up for sure Im up to 3 gs . (its kind of my Christmas gift to myself i guess . ) I also going to try and Load some of Anna's movies on it --can u imagine watching my girl on the beach ? cant wait !
happy listening ( to me anyway )

ttyl Carrie

I was going to call Tasha about shopping tommorrow but it turns out Kilnes had extra people back out of Tommorrows bus, So ....

Surprise ! this weekend Im visiting NYc ! soo excited !

well I saw Nick Jonas' and his new band , the Administration on the Grammy NOds concert last night . I wont say it was better than Tinted Windows , but thats close . as Ive been saying about Taylor all Year , Im so proud of both Taylor and Nick for being the ones to say , "I can be more of a musician that just a Hanson or Jonas brother " . The Late Micheal Jackson did the same thing when he released "Off the Wall" and became a widely successful solo artist --thats I want Taylor to do , but thats getting ahead of my self . The Administration's first cd comes in Feb , 2010 and I already cant wait . And happy Birthday to Anna C ( my girl ) --I hope to buy and see IN the Loop at some point when it comes out in Jan .
im going to check out cabs today when I get back --hopefully Tasha and I will do our christmas shopping this weekend .
ttyl Carrie

well considering I met my idol from the band this year, has to be Mmmbop by Hanson , old school *nsync songs(I'm listening to "Drive myself Crazy" @the moment ) and other classic pop songs that are too numerous to mention in a single LJ entry . I have loved Mb for 12 years .
Mmmbop just makes me happy . through all the tough times in my life , it has always been the ray of sunshine that comes shining back through after the storms of life . and Nsync was a great group of humble guys despite their insane fame 4 years straight . rest in peace to my old math friend Alicia Cox , the sweetest Nsync fan I ever knew :)
and to Shannon Bs I miss you like crazy --and thank you for ALWAYS BElieving that Taylor was within my reach .
thats it for today (im almost tearing uP )

well its seems all Ucp and Susan wants to do is mirror Jeff Fenster and Hansons horrific 40 month ordeal with Island /Def jam Records /Universal music . Beth once again informed me that it take longer than January '10 for the new supportive work program to be designed . im not ready Tay to drive from the cliff yet , but im dang close . she has had over 8 months to do something . so WHY hasnt she ? I have no idea . But Beth said we'd give them til Christmas and talk then .
I want to give demographical info and my "Need a Little help " business plan to show this program is so desperately needed , but im not sure i am allowed to . im also thinking of doing new potential customers /demographical research for it . something has to jolt the progress of this thing . I refuse to give up til it does .
other than that life is good . Maggie suggested that i go the finance route , since the office assitant thing isnt working out at the moment . so im applying for tax training at 2 local firms . I signed up for Jac. Hs today and im calling HR block tommorrow . wish me luck .
thats it for tonight . keep warm .
Carrie ttyl

On Saturday I returned to Aunt Kathies and Allison and I ended up watching 3 movies over the course of the day . 27 Dresses , Marley and Me , and we went out to see "the
Blind side"wth TIm mCGraw and Sandra Bullock . All the movies were fun to watch .
then once the Twins And Steve and Meghan left to fly home , Uncle Rick took us to Fudds for a hamburger --that was a nice break from the turkey of thanksgiving .
then I stayed to sleep at ALis new condo for the first time . it was interesting . her new king bed is as a tall as Taylor; i made it . thats all that matters . but I loved it and Im looking forward to our lives there .

thats it for now . have to make some transportation calls .

so last night -- its Like Zac possessed me because "what christmas means to me (My Love ) " jumped the through the speakers at 5 below ( discount store ). going to baltimore again today to stay with Ali and Jim and Dixie --as I always say , why didnt we just live there ? .
pic time

I started today with a special person --wont say what and who -then it wont be a surprise !
Hanson wrote this message on twitter for thanksgiving ; it's SO NICE
of them :
"iamthankfulfor all of you! Your support for more than 10 years blows us away. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your Family and Friends!"
thanks guys .. with out you , I
would never have the inspiration to go on and help people everyday --im thankful too you came to me when /as you did .. Love always Carrie .
now that we got all the mushy stuff from the way , I have to say yesterday
ay was one of the best turkey days ever .
we had great time playing with all the kids and visiting with the adults .. The Robeys and Beth and sean even stayed a bit longer than usual too .
BUT the part I thought was the most fun
was hanging with Patti and Sydney and josh when most of the family had left ... Uncle Rick put on his sonos surround music and the kiddies and us danced til we dropped . it was so fun to just watch . Sydney is this crazy bundle of energy --always responding to any kind of percussion stimuli or music around . and at one point she was even holding Steve 's Hawaiian Ukele the right way trying to play it . that was so cute .
but cutest came when she put her arms out from her dad and wanted me to hold her --and guess what Sheryl ? I CAN ! I got tired fast , but at least I wasnt at risk dropping her . Then she hugged me good night --insane/ Aww .

thats right up there with all my Taylor stuff this year Syd --some day you'll understand and relate to what I mean . And Steve had his
friend SCott Paymer over and we had a little concert with the player piano --that was a great and relaXING conclusion to the day after Syd and Josh went to bed . Josh is such a social bug and talks like crazy and he loves to have someone read to him --its so adorable !

And Im staying at Alis new condo tommorrow night while MOm & dad
stay and JIm and Dixie to do the Christmas letters --Looking forward to being to ourselves for the first time .. so excited .
ok that has to be it; ts long one today !
And I heard Run Rudolph Run (by Ike Hanson) at Dennys Restaurant today .

ENJOY all your turkey and stuffing , potatoes and Pumpkin pie --hey at least I narrowed it down to my 4 favorites , with some veggies and cranberry sauce for good measure .
pic time .

I go to mY Aunt Kathies every year for thanksgiving . minus the year we went out to the south Mt . Inn . I like the tradition Turkey /stuffing /mashed potatoes line up --I consider the holidays my 2 days of the year to splurge with the carbs . Well I had a shock at Reach Yesterday : Veronica Chaney came in for Crisis help . I succeeded tho in her not noticing who I was .
Mr O'Rouke (Tim ) helped her . She needed an ID . she said that she could not even apply for food stamps without one . in a way for the first time in my life I feel bad for Vennee --shes got minimum educatiOn im assuming , lives on her own and has no prerequisites to find a job . I guess she figured out the hard way that life isnt ALL about Johnathan Taylor Thomas any more .

well job seaRCHIng is slow but coming along . Beth Informed yesterday that the New UCp minimum supportive work program will not be considered or designed til the first of the new Year ( January 2010 ) . I just hope they follow through with it . but at least I know my interest and needs are pushing it through the Distribution channel --the KInd of marketing we call "word of mouth " or "customer requested " . thats how the mmmbop single (before I-Tunes ) believe it or not was created -enough of us kids asked "can we get a copy of what/ "that song with the catchy chorus " ? lol .
we heard on the radio and Mercury records answered us with the hardest $4 cd to find in the spring of 1997 !
ok enough marketing lecture -- im looking foward to thanksgiving and visting with Steve and twins more Tommorrow --they are such a pleasant bunch !
tttyl Carrie

so mOM and Dad arent going to New york with Jim and D. now cause Dixie broke her leg again . but they are going in Feb before J&Ds Nile cruise . which means I have a choice --Ican either I hope Im still in job search mode in Feb or learn how to use the County commuter . we shall see what happens .
the good news --Dad got his value check for the Prius and is hopefully officialty buying the green car he has on contract soon . hooray its almost over --only the trial to go in January .
ok have to go will add pics later
Carrie

Ive already started but I have a few gifts to get yet .hopefully will continue soon .
Mom And I saw the Movie Precious yesterday --it was really good : violent , funny , emotional , but triumphant all the same. a fine example that we should never give up on our lives ; whether its our goals , dreams or merely surviving, as Precious demonstrates . Mariah Carey , Gabby S . ( precious ) Lenny Kravitz all give great performances . but its Mo/Mo'Nique that steals the show as Precious mean mother . she should win the best actress Oscar next year . Im not telling you more than that so i dont spoil it for the People that havent seen it . but feel free to comment if you have you seen it .
ok thats it for the moment back to job hunting . I sent my resume to the Dental center today --hope to hear back from them soon .

first when we got there they were napping oops ! but after awhile they heard us and got up . so we played , (Steve , the dad ) made this tower with Legos and we read them books . then we decided to go see Auntie Allis new condo / apartment , since it had recently been painted and the bed room and living areas set with her new tvs . it looks really nice . The Kitchen is Pepto -bismal pink ( think of the carnation pink crayon as a kid ) and her bed room is her signature color of purple . during the tvs removing , Sydney and Josh had a blast playing hide and seek with the drapes -I was referee .

then we went back to Grandma Kathies and fixed Dinner . I played with Sydney and Steve while Josh took a nap . while Syd was in the playland ( basement ) I told Steve all about this Fall 's ( HAnson) Moe . his expression to everything was " thats great " ! : ) see why can't he treat Al with Kid gloves like that ? but I think its because I can take the Joke and she takes offense to everything( we even joked about Taylor looking like a girl ) . I showed the Steve the pic too , but Megs had beat me to it --she showed him the One I posted for Patti and Ma on Facebook .

its hard to believe / to think that 20 years ago , it began with Steve playing piano at his Barmitzah when I was Seven --same age Ben was when Mmmbop hit ! ( forgive me for butchering the spelling of that that word; Im not jewish ) he played lots of great songs I still Love today : Chariots of Fire , Faithfully by Journey and a few others .

and here I am with an idol of my own(Taylor ) --its amazing ! And I even forgot to Mention Tinted Windows .
im looking forward to thanksgiivng again