Narcissism 101

NOT JUST A HOLIDAY

Today I ask you to take a minute to stop and think about all those who have given their lives in wars fought for our country both past and present. For each soldier who dies, there is a grieving family and your support can only make their lives that much better.

Thank you.

A LITTLE SUM SUM

When shizz aint going right, this is all I need to make me smile...

And it worked!

QUERY

Why do I go to sleep every night with the same hope and why do I wake every morning with the same said hope?

It really sucks when that hope isn't even close to happening...

I HEART BETH DITTO

I'm getting ready to go out tonight and thought I'd share what I'm getting dressed to... Beth Fuckin' Ditto can sang her face off!!! And the setting aint too bad either.

Living for this.

AWWW, MISTER DEE...

It's like a piece of my childhood was ripped from me. Sad to hear about Gary Coleman's death today...

And that famous line, after the jump.

SOME PRESS FOR DJ AARON ELVIS

An article/interview was written about me in The L.A. Examiner yesterday and in keeping with my uber-narcissism, I'm sharing it with you.

Click here to read Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: DJ Aaron Elvis brings the beats from New York to the LA dance floors.

Pretty cool, right?

OPEN LETTER #15

Dear Peter Sprigg,

Just read what you had to say about homosexuals serving openly in the military and you warned that if DADT was repealed that "homosexuals in the military are three times more likely to commit sexual assaults than heterosexuals." And you said it with a straight face (no pun intended). So what you're saying here is that if soldiers are allowed to come out of the military closet, they're gonna go on a mad raping spree...?

Did that happen to women when they were first allowed to serve in the military? Did the male soldiers suddenly lose all sense of honor and rape female soldiers left-n-right? Or maybe the female soldiers raped the male soldiers? Because attraction (and lack of sex) is what causes rape, right?

Is that what happen in other country's armies who allow homosexuals to serve openly? Das uber rape?

I mean, that's what I did when I first came out of the closet - I raped everyone in sight. Not literally, of course, no, no... I raped willing victims who's number I always managed to get afterwards. I, as a human, know that rape is a violent act and is wrong and will have me thrown in jail where I, too, will most likely get raped. And I don't want that.

But what do I know? I'm just a common citizen in this country not a loyal, committed soldier.

Have lovely day and try not to get too close to Hell's Kitchen or West Hollywood - I hear there are mad rapists on every corner.

Kiss noise,

Aaron Elvis James

NEW LIVE MIX!

Here is the link to my new live set from Duke @ Fubar this past Saturday night.

It's titled "Mary-Kate's Mixtape for Bodyguard."

Download it here.

THE BOOK OF LEMON

Sitting at home not feeling well and watching an episode of 30 Rock that I missed and came across these thoughtful words from Liz Lemon to a potential suitor:

"I want someone who will be monogamous and nice to his mother. And I want someone who likes musicals, but knows to just shut his mouth when I'm watching Lost. And I want someone who thinks being into cars is really lame and strip clubs are gross. I want someone who will actually empty the dishwasher instead of just taking out forks 'as needed'...like I do. I want someone with clean hands and feet and beefy forearms like a damned Disney Prince. I want someone who genuinely likes me, even when I'm old. And that's what I want."

All while getting hit w/ dodge balls.

UPDATE: Just watched the season finale and Liz Lemon gets a potential suitor in the form of an airline pilot (Matt Damon). But this is Liz Lemon we're talking about. And Matt Damon, so...

THAT'S MY MAMA

Last night on Glee, the show ended with one of the songs that has a bit of a personal emotional tie - "Dream a Little Dream." It made me smile and I wanted to share my favorite version by Mama Cass.

MONDAY'S STARTING POINT

A film quote that has started my week off:

You know that feeling? That feeling when you just want the right thing to fall into the right place, not only because it’s right, but because it will mean that such a thing is still possible? I want to believe that.

LETTERS TO GOD

Dear God,

Please don't let me wind up alone in a badly furnished apartment wearing velvet nightgowns with a Della Reese wig and singing to my plants.

(Please note: this video is GENIUS and I can't stop laughing... Lecresia is FEELING it!)

LOS TRIOS

You may or may not know this but my fave albums are Trio & Trio 2 which were recorded by 3 of my favorite singers; Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. Below are 2 songs off the album which'll give you a taste of how amazing these 3 sound together.

Geek fact: both albums won multiple Grammys and the first was nominated for Album of the Year in 1987.

GAME OVAH

This is one of the most amazing things I've seen in a long while... Brilliant. (Thanks, Richie Rizzo, for the heads up)

THE DEATH OF BEAUTY

This woman was amazing - as a singer. actress, and (from what I've heard) human - and she has left us.

I first learned of Lena Horne when I saw The Wiz in the movie theaters when I was 8. Watching her sing If You Believe made me do just that.

She will be missed.

AURAL SEX

Here's a little something I came across today while searching for music: Miss Shirley Bassey w/ The Propellerheads. A modern-day classic song...with a warning message.

Enjoy.

THE LIVING ROOM

I am proud to announce that I have found a place to live here in the City of Angels. It's a huge "single" with rockin', eat-in kitchen and bright marble-floored bathroom. The building has a clean pool, covered parking and is located in the heart of West Hollywood (as if I needed to get ANY gayer...). Plus, I'm 2 blocks away from Fubar and across the street from a Trader Joe's/Starbucks/Pink Berry/indie movie theater/sushi. And that's important.

Needless to say, I'm a happy boy.

THIS WEEK'S ENDING QUOTE #5

Love this. It's so very true about all that I believe in.

I like flaws and feel more comfortable around people who have them. I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions. - A. Burroughs

FORCHEWN

How seriously should I take a fortune from a cookie who's teller can't spell?

"Your golden opportunity is comeing very soon."

Really...?

MAYBE YOU'RE JUST PLAIN...

Here it is, Beyonce's new video and it's kind of amazing. I have been loving this song since last fall (even put it into my Fall 2009 Live Mix) and am hoping it finally gets the attention it deserves.

"Why Don't You Love Me" - Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.

WELL...WHY DON'T YOU?

Here is a teaser clip for Beyonce's new video for Why Don't You Love Me -  track I've been playing since last October. She looks amazing and I assume the video is gonna be flawless.

"Why Don't You Love Me" - Sneak Peek from Beyonce on Vimeo.

THE FUTURE

Took this picture this weekend while hiking and thought it was a glimpse into Los Angeles' future (as in soon it'll be fenced in). Let's hope I'm wrong.

TONIGHT'S INSPIRATION

This little girl has seen me at my best and at my worst yet still manages to love me unconditionally. I am SO happy that she's here in California with me now. She brings me joy that keeps me going.

DEFINITION

BELABOR

Pronunciation: \bi-ˈlā-bər, bē-\

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1596

1 a : to attack verbally b : to beat soundly
2 : to explain or insist on excessively <belabor the obvious>"Aaron like to belabor a point until people want to gouge their own eyes out."