Category: Media Consumption

So far, what I have seen of the Rhapsody Digital Music Service ROCKS! Every artist I can think of is available. From big names like Madonna and Sting to comedians like Stephen Lynch and Rodney Carrington. I already have a play list in my library that is a mile long. I have to test out how the CD burner feature works, and to do that I need to set up the software on the other computer. I will report back on that – but for now, two thumbs up!

Rob pointed me to eMusic, which allows you to download mp3s in a really neat sounding service. I didn’t find the same artist selection available though – and most of my music listening is while online and at a computer – and I want a variety of songs available to me.

I wonder if I can hook my stereo receiver up to WiFi somehow and play across the network. Something to research, that’s for sure!

I’ve found an amusing way to absolutely annoy the heck out of Jason. Whenever the commercial for those Skippy Squeeze Stixs things comes on, I sing along. It’s this annoying kiddy-rap commercial that comes on way too often on Cartoon Network. “Squeeze the Skippy, it’s the Skippy you Squeeze!” The second the commercial starts, Jason grabs the Tivo remote hoping he can fast forward through it. I sing along. He glares at me, and I laugh. Cracks me up every time. Almost as much fun as saying “Harry Potter!” with my fake British accent. He hates it when I do that!

On a completely unrelated note, I really want a pink phone like Faith’s. It’s too adorable!

I went to Best Buy earlier to pick up a new headset for my cell phone and a new copy of Age of Empires II for Jason (I lost his first copy. It has to be here somewhere, but I haven’t been able to find it for two weeks.) While I was there, I spotted CDs for a free 14-day trial of Rhapsody Digital Music Service. Has anyone tried it? Is it going to be another nightmare experience like Jennifer’s whole BuyMusic experience? Any tips or info would be appreciated!

Jason wanted to watch The Lord of the Rings “The Two Towers” right away this weekend, but I had to watch “The Fellowship of the Ring” (Extended Edition) first. He didn’t want to watch it with me at first, but once he came out and started watching it, now he’s mesmerized. I love these movies – I can’t wait for “The Return of the King”!

I should also mention that surround sound speakers ROCK. I love it! Use best outdoor bluetooth speakers for the most immersive experience.

Now I think it’s time to download some Aragorn wallpaper and screensavers. Yummmm…

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