The Latona Explanation

Christmas is over. And we're back from Jerz, thank god.

Every holiday, with my Dad and co., is spent in NJ.
Do not get me wrong, I love this little state. 

And I have, drunkly, backed up my crazy [drunken] Jersey bitches many a times and will always do it.

But the car ride to Jersey every year... is... kinda like this...

and makes me feel like this

 

#ugh. 

If you haven't met my family on my Dad's side...

you really wouldn't understand how hectic this ride to and from Jersey can be.

I'll try and sum it up: 

before we even got in the car and started moving, my 11 year old sister, Mae, was screaming about sitting in backseat, saying she "couldn't move her feet". My response: "You don't need to move your fucking legs- your sitting. And your the smallest so who do you suggest goes in the back? Sit down and shut the fuck up, Mae."

You think I'm obnoxious and self obsessed...

Meet the 11 year old mini me. 

Jayden is my 14 year old brother, who is slightly autistic and has ADHD. Please don't feel bad about this. It's annoying versus a burden. He constantly is swearing, screaming, and referencing south park. He also has an opinion on everything, that could rival politicians. He has more passion than anyone I know. 

My step mom, Nan, is a loud redhead, from Philly. That about sums it up right there. She's an artist at heart and can't be tamed. She's also jewish. 

My dad is the foster of all these children, including me. He's a nut job chef that loves the clash, phish and fish... 

Luckily, it always #settles, at least by mid ride. I usually end up riding shotgun and become the designated DJ. The kids get Nan with them in the back.

With the help of my entire family we put together a killer and immensely diverse playlist. 

So here is it:

~Latona's 2011's Last Car Ride Playlist~

1. Anything Phish 

2. The Sex Pistol's version of "Stepping Stone"
3. Florence + the Machine- "Cosmic Love" 

4. "I Can't Make You Love Me" either the Bon Iver version or the Adele cover

5. Anything Wilco 

6. Natasha Beningfield "Unwritten"

7. Amy Winehouse "Addicted"
8. "Father Christmas" The Kinks
9. "Girls" Animal Collective
10. Panda Bear Tomboy
11. Lady Gaga
12. Girls new album Father, Son, Holy Ghost
13. Passion Pit
14. Patti Smith: Horses- one of the most amazing albums ever
15. Dawes Nothing is Wrong track: "Time spent in Los Angeles"
16. Jackson 5 "ABC 123"
17. Imelda May
18. "All I want for Christmas is You" Mariah Carey Ft. Justin Beiber

Featured Pandora station: 

Lana Del Rey

If you want to hear some of the latest and greatest music check out Zachary Allott's [with collaborative effort from @austinegarrett] Music Blog. All Over. 
They are my children and I love them more then you.
And they most likely listen to better music than you do so check it, bitches.
Especially, if your not musically incline. They'll help you out.