My March Madness

Welcome to my March Madness! The madness for me is not basketball but rather deciding to give up alcohol for Lent the year. The overwhelming question I get is 'Why, are you crazy?' But yes, I've heard everything.

From 'Are you serious?' to 'That's the one thing you're not supposed to give up' to 'Wow, that's awesome' to 'More power to you' to 'You'll last a week'!

The reality was after a couple back to back Sunday Fundays, I decided a needed a break and so did my liver. Also throw in a couple weekday starts with a bad hangover and the idea of slitting my wrists looking like the means to the end, Ash Wednesday happened to fall right on the calendar at the perfect time. Yes folks, I did it for Jesus!

Actually not being super religious, I'm using this time as a time of penance and fasting for my own spiritual being. Not entirely a devotion to God, but more a devotion to myself and to prove to myself I can do it. Also, ask pretty much anyone who knows me, and they'll tell you that I'm a man of my word. So when I say I'm going to do something, I do it. So my dear friend alcohol, I'll see ya on Easter.

My first test was this weekend for one my best friend's birthday, and surprisingly it went well! There was only a few minor setbacks like the server not even bringing my Diet Coke when I ordered it but coincidentally remembering my friend's Vodka drink, and a case of the stink eye when I turned down a shot. I know right, who turns down free shots? Other than than that, my alternating between Diet Coke and Red Bull kept me right on track with my fellow drinkers and few even noticed.

So who says you need alcohol to have fun? Me....any other day but these 40 days:)

Here's your madness playlist for the week!


Monday - "Fight for You" - Morgan Page - I featured this DJ in a playlist a few weeks ago. This is another song off his "Believe" album...no, not Cher's "Believe" album. I'm digging this album!





Tuesday - "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" - Alicia Keys - I'm not the biggest Alicia Keys fan. Don't get me wrong, I think she is an amazing voice and talent. Sometimes her songs are a little slow and bland for me, but this one I do love! This is off her latest album "The Element of Freedom".





Wednesday - "When I'm Small" - Phantogram - An American rock duo hailing from NY, these Jr. high school friends formed a band in 2007. They've played with Yeasayer before which I have featured in this blog. Hooping loops, synth pop, dance beat and haunting lead vocals from Sarah Barthel, you can't go wrong with this single.




Thursday - "Scars" - Allison Iraheta - Ok, if you watch Idol, you saw this song on the results show this week. Reminiscent of a P!nk song, this is a rather slow song but I do like it. Although she is slightly awkward during interviews, she does have a great voice.





Friday - "Pyramid" - Charice - You've likely seen this young 17yr old singer on Ellen or Oprah who rose to fame on youtube. This is her fist single off her international debut slated for later this year. From the Philippines, this singer made her debut on the Filipino version of Idol but only took third place. I have her feeling her voice will take her much further in the US!





Saturday - "Fall Hard" - Shout Out Louds - This song reminds me of the indie band Owl City but the Swedish version. Off their "Work" album released this month, this is a fun catchy ditty. For Passion Pitt fans, they did a great "Summertime Radio Remix" version of this song but its a tad slower. Check it out!




Sunday - "Never Forget You" - The Noisettes - So this is the perfect theme song for me this week. Don't you love how I someone can find perfect songs for every theme?

What you’re drinkin’
Rum or whiskey
Now don’t you have a…
Double with me

ACTUALLY...Yes, puhleeeze I will take a double Vodka on Easter...thaaaaanks!