Today's Song of the Day...
The Mixed Tape
Jack's Mannequin
I doubt many people have heard this one. I heard it on One Tree Hill awhile ago and I love it. Check it out.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Don't Blink
Today was the second Sunday in our series at church, "Live Like You Were Dying". The topic was "Speak Sweeter". It was a good reminder that we shouldn't take people for granted and we should embrace every opportunity we get to say "Thank You" to the people in our lives who have made us who we are. I am truly amazed by the people that God has brought into my life over the years that have helped me become who I am. It's funny that even those people who hurt you in one way or another had a positive impact on who you are if you can get past the hurt and choose to think about it that way.
We're shaped from the beginning by the people who surround us. I learned from my Mom how to unconditionally love people, how to take the high road in tough situations, and how important it is to give everyone a chance. I learned from my Dad that just like today's song says "When your hourglass runs out of sand, you can't turn it over and start again. Take every breath God gives you for what it's worth". My step dad taught me to be accountable and responsible and that parents hold on tight for no other reason than they are scared to death of losing you. Thank you to my family for teaching me life's most important lessons.
I could write a book about what I learned from Joe. He's one of those people that even though I got hurt, I learned invaluable lessons. I learned the importance of not taking people for granted. I learned not to get hung up on failing, but to see the bigger picture of what you took away from the experience. I learned not to sweat the small stuff so much. It's not worth it. I learned that you can't change people. You have to love someone for everything they are, not everything they could be. When you get divorced and the person you were with every day of your life is gone, it's like they died. At that point, it's not worth blaming and fighting. So, most importantly I learned from Joe that in the end, it's not about being right. It's about being happy. And even I'm surprised, that for all of that, I can say thank you.
I am extremely thankful for the friends that God has brought into my life. As cheesy as it sounds, they all inspire me in one way or another. I never thought I would be surrounded by so many supportive, successful, brilliant, fun friends. It means a lot to me that I know I can depend on them, but it almost means more that I know they depend on me too. There's no way I could list everything that each one brings to my life, so I'm not even gonna start. I will say that any and every aspect of my life has been affected by my friends and I thank God for each and every one of you daily.
So, the series at church continues and now we're down to only having 28 more days "to live". I've already learned so much in just a week and had so many great conversations with people about how we'd live if we only a small amount of life left. Today was a great reminder to say thank you and always appreciate people because "Life goes faster than you think. Don't blink."
Today's Song of the Day
Don't Blink
Kenny Chesney
We're shaped from the beginning by the people who surround us. I learned from my Mom how to unconditionally love people, how to take the high road in tough situations, and how important it is to give everyone a chance. I learned from my Dad that just like today's song says "When your hourglass runs out of sand, you can't turn it over and start again. Take every breath God gives you for what it's worth". My step dad taught me to be accountable and responsible and that parents hold on tight for no other reason than they are scared to death of losing you. Thank you to my family for teaching me life's most important lessons.
I could write a book about what I learned from Joe. He's one of those people that even though I got hurt, I learned invaluable lessons. I learned the importance of not taking people for granted. I learned not to get hung up on failing, but to see the bigger picture of what you took away from the experience. I learned not to sweat the small stuff so much. It's not worth it. I learned that you can't change people. You have to love someone for everything they are, not everything they could be. When you get divorced and the person you were with every day of your life is gone, it's like they died. At that point, it's not worth blaming and fighting. So, most importantly I learned from Joe that in the end, it's not about being right. It's about being happy. And even I'm surprised, that for all of that, I can say thank you.
I am extremely thankful for the friends that God has brought into my life. As cheesy as it sounds, they all inspire me in one way or another. I never thought I would be surrounded by so many supportive, successful, brilliant, fun friends. It means a lot to me that I know I can depend on them, but it almost means more that I know they depend on me too. There's no way I could list everything that each one brings to my life, so I'm not even gonna start. I will say that any and every aspect of my life has been affected by my friends and I thank God for each and every one of you daily.
So, the series at church continues and now we're down to only having 28 more days "to live". I've already learned so much in just a week and had so many great conversations with people about how we'd live if we only a small amount of life left. Today was a great reminder to say thank you and always appreciate people because "Life goes faster than you think. Don't blink."
Today's Song of the Day
Don't Blink
Kenny Chesney
Friday, March 28, 2008
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
I'm so excited, my friends and I are going to Ohana's for dinner tonight and it's my favorite! Janelle, Amanda, Jill and I started a tradition a few years ago that we go to Ohana's in November for Amanda and Jill's birthdays, and we go at the end of March for Janelle's birthday and my birthday. Amanda and Jill are two days apart and Janelle and I are about a week and a half apart. It works out perfectly! Tonight Kyra and Kate and Taryn will be joining us too, and you know what I always say "The More the Merrier!". Typically the chef is there to entertain the guests, but in our case I think our group usually ends up entertaining the chef. Go figure! Seven girls, plus a Volcano cocktail, yummy scallops, and non-stop laughing is my idea of the perfect night out!
As always, Friday needs a fun song and since we're celebrating birthdays tonight, and Janelle and I were born in 1980, today's Song of the Day is an appropriate 80's classic...
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Cyndi Lauper
As always, Friday needs a fun song and since we're celebrating birthdays tonight, and Janelle and I were born in 1980, today's Song of the Day is an appropriate 80's classic...
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Cyndi Lauper
Thursday, March 27, 2008
A little insight from John...
In searching for the answers on how I would want to live my life if I only had 31 more days to live, I've thought a lot about not only what I would do, who I would see, and where I would go, but the mindset I would need to have in order to make the best of every second. I was reading John Mayer's blog this afternoon and he said something really beautiful...
"What now, then? I can only really say for myself: Enjoy who I am, the talents and the liabilities. Stop acting careless. In fact, care more. Be vulnerable but stay away from where it hurts. Read. See more shows. Of any kind. Rock shows, art shows, boat shows. Create more art. Wear hoodies to dinner. Carry a notebook and hand it to people when they passionately recommend something and ask them to write it down for me. Root for others. Give more and expect the same in return, but over time. Act nervous when I'm nervous, puzzled when I don't know what the hell to do, and smile when it all goes my way. And never in any other order than that. And when it's all over, whether at the end of this fabulous career or of this life, which I hope takes place at the same time, I should look back and say that I had it good and I made the most of it while I was able. And so should you."
If you want to read the whole thing, click this link... http://www.johnmayer.com/blog.
One of my favorite parts of what he said was "Enjoy who I am, the talents, and the LIABILITIES". At first I thought he meant to say the talents and the "abilities", but then I realized he really did mean to say "liabilities". That's such a great word to use to describe learning to love yourself in spite of the parts you're not so proud of. If you only have 31 days left to live, I would guess that you get really comfortable with who you are really quickly. There is absolutely no reason to waste time sitting around thinking "I wish I wasn't so impatient, I wish I wasn't so self conscious, I wish I was more like this person or that person". I'm not suggesting we should stop trying to become the best person we can be, but I am starting to think that becoming the best we can be will NEVER happen while we're beating ourselves up. When you're down to only 31 days, you start accepting who you really are and you thank God that he gave you YOUR life... not someone else's life. That's kinda powerful.
I have more thoughts on some of the things John wrote... I'll get back to that.
Today's Song of the Day
Clarity
John Mayer
"What now, then? I can only really say for myself: Enjoy who I am, the talents and the liabilities. Stop acting careless. In fact, care more. Be vulnerable but stay away from where it hurts. Read. See more shows. Of any kind. Rock shows, art shows, boat shows. Create more art. Wear hoodies to dinner. Carry a notebook and hand it to people when they passionately recommend something and ask them to write it down for me. Root for others. Give more and expect the same in return, but over time. Act nervous when I'm nervous, puzzled when I don't know what the hell to do, and smile when it all goes my way. And never in any other order than that. And when it's all over, whether at the end of this fabulous career or of this life, which I hope takes place at the same time, I should look back and say that I had it good and I made the most of it while I was able. And so should you."
If you want to read the whole thing, click this link... http://www.johnmayer.com/blog.
One of my favorite parts of what he said was "Enjoy who I am, the talents, and the LIABILITIES". At first I thought he meant to say the talents and the "abilities", but then I realized he really did mean to say "liabilities". That's such a great word to use to describe learning to love yourself in spite of the parts you're not so proud of. If you only have 31 days left to live, I would guess that you get really comfortable with who you are really quickly. There is absolutely no reason to waste time sitting around thinking "I wish I wasn't so impatient, I wish I wasn't so self conscious, I wish I was more like this person or that person". I'm not suggesting we should stop trying to become the best person we can be, but I am starting to think that becoming the best we can be will NEVER happen while we're beating ourselves up. When you're down to only 31 days, you start accepting who you really are and you thank God that he gave you YOUR life... not someone else's life. That's kinda powerful.
I have more thoughts on some of the things John wrote... I'll get back to that.
Today's Song of the Day
Clarity
John Mayer
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Sometimes you just gotta give it a chance...
Today's Song of the Day...
Damaged
Danity Kane
This song is totally catchy and has a great beat. I've listened to it a million times this week. Yes, Danity Kane is from Making the Band, but the song is good... I promise. Don't hate before you check it out on iTunes, you'll like it!
Damaged
Danity Kane
This song is totally catchy and has a great beat. I've listened to it a million times this week. Yes, Danity Kane is from Making the Band, but the song is good... I promise. Don't hate before you check it out on iTunes, you'll like it!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
33 days and counting
When you (hypothetically) only have 33 more days to live, time goes fast! On one hand the smartest idea seems to be to sit down and plan out every hour of every day that you have left. That way you could make a list of everyone you wanted to spend time with and schedule all your time, not leaving a second to spare. On the other hand, maybe it would be better to not plan anything, to NEVER even look at the clock for the next 33 days. It might be better to just take each moment as they come and see what happens. I bet we all miss out on a lot by not living that way more often. What if I planned out every second and left no room for the bigger, better plan that God might have had in mind?
Over the past eight months I've done everything I could to fill up my calendar as much as possible. I keep a dry erase board calendar in my office at home and at the beginning of each month I start writing in all of my plans. I have to admit that if I see some empty spaces, I immediately start making plans to fill them up. For awhile I was afraid if I didn't stay busy that I would get bogged down and depressed about all the bad stuff that was happening with Joe and my Dad. Plus, I've always liked having things to keep me excited and moving forward. I think it's good to be busy and doing lots of things, but sometimes I think it keeps me from truly taking in and enjoying the moments happening right now. Maybe the best answer is balance. (Isn't it always?) It's good to have plans to look forward to, but it's important to have free time available to spend alone, with friends and family, or on those bigger, better plans that God might have up his sleeve.
You would think I would have spent a lot of time over the last few months thinking about what I want out of my life, and I have... but when you think about your life as if you 0nly have 33 days left, it definitely changes your perspective. We honestly don't know how much time we have and I definitely don't want to have any regrets or leave anything on the table.
Song of the Day...
Find Another Way
Young Love
Over the past eight months I've done everything I could to fill up my calendar as much as possible. I keep a dry erase board calendar in my office at home and at the beginning of each month I start writing in all of my plans. I have to admit that if I see some empty spaces, I immediately start making plans to fill them up. For awhile I was afraid if I didn't stay busy that I would get bogged down and depressed about all the bad stuff that was happening with Joe and my Dad. Plus, I've always liked having things to keep me excited and moving forward. I think it's good to be busy and doing lots of things, but sometimes I think it keeps me from truly taking in and enjoying the moments happening right now. Maybe the best answer is balance. (Isn't it always?) It's good to have plans to look forward to, but it's important to have free time available to spend alone, with friends and family, or on those bigger, better plans that God might have up his sleeve.
You would think I would have spent a lot of time over the last few months thinking about what I want out of my life, and I have... but when you think about your life as if you 0nly have 33 days left, it definitely changes your perspective. We honestly don't know how much time we have and I definitely don't want to have any regrets or leave anything on the table.
Song of the Day...
Find Another Way
Young Love
Monday, March 24, 2008
Five ideas...
Yesterday at church we were challenged to think about how we would spend our time if we only had 35 more days to live. I have to admit that I can't get the idea out of my head. How would I spend my time? I think I would definitely spend more time with my family first and foremost. I'm sure many people would say that. Aside from that, what would I do? I'm still trying to answer that question. I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, I came across a great article on msn today that talked about five things that the happiest people all have in common. Here's what they said...
- They find their most golden self.
- They design their lives to bring in joy.
- They avoid "if only" fantasies.
- They put best friends first.
- They allow themselves to be happy.
Today's Song of the Day...
Pocketful of Sunshine
Natasha Bedingfield
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter Sunday
I've had such a good Easter! I worked in the nursery at church this morning. I just love spending time with all the kids, they are sooo cute! (Especially in their little Easter outfits.) Then I went to church at 10:30 with some of my friends. We started a new series called "Live Like You Were Dying" based on the Tim McGraw song. It was a really good service and it kicked off five weeks of lessons based on the song. (I believe next week's lesson is titled "Speak Sweeter" in case anyone wants to check it out.) After church we went to brunch at Joseph's Steakhouse and it was amazing! I highly recommend their brunch. They have any and everything you could dream of and it was all delicious. After that I spent some time with my family and I got to hold little J.R. for awhile while he napped. I'm told that he's been a little grumpy lately, but I have to say that while I was there he was pretty much just adorable.
Based on church this morning, today's Song of the Day is...
Live Like You Were Dying
Tim McGraw
Based on church this morning, today's Song of the Day is...
Live Like You Were Dying
Tim McGraw
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
It's Friday!
I'm sooooo glad the weekend is almost here! We need a good, fun, upbeat song to get the weekend going. So, the song of the day is...
Signs
Justin Timberlake, Pharrel, Snoop
Signs
Justin Timberlake, Pharrel, Snoop
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Right past pain...
When I was dealing with my divorce and my Dad's death, a close friend said to me "Right past pain is progress". That's a great quote. When you're going through the tough stuff it seems like you're never gonna feel better, but then one day you realize that it's starting to get better and then right on the other side of the pain is exactly what she said... progress. Because of those experiences, I'll probably never again feel the same way I felt before they happened. Because of my divorce, I learned to be alone in my house and completely comfortable, and surprisingly I actually enjoy some alone time. I call that progress. I was so afraid I'd never be able to trust anyone or that I'd feel rejected forever, but then I realized that he's just one person and he doesn't represent all mankind and I wasn't really rejected, more like released. I call that progress. Because of my Dad, I learned that life has time limits and there's not always tomorrow. If you need to fix relationships in your life, you need to address them before it's too late. I call that progress too. Those experiences were some of the most painful I hope I'll ever have to deal with, but in a way I'm thankful for them because I've grown so much in the past nine months. It's true... "Right past pain is progress".
Song of the day...
Resolution
Nick Lachey
Song of the day...
Resolution
Nick Lachey
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Gospel to get you going...
If you like gospel music, you should buy today's song of the day on iTunes. I'm sure it's on there. I was listening to this song on repeat on the way to work this morning. I love it! It has an awesome choir, it's really upbeat, and the horn section is AMAZING! This song will really get you going in the morning. Enjoy!
Song of the Day...
Brighter Day
Kirk Franklin
Song of the Day...
Brighter Day
Kirk Franklin
Monday, March 17, 2008
Great Meal... Semi-Lame Artist
It's St. Patrick's Day today, but honestly I'm just not that into it this year. The fact that it's Monday and that it's raining don't really inspire me to want to go out and drink green beer, plus it's a little chilly today. Instead, I have big plans to work on my bedroom/bathroom redecorating project. Within two days, my bedroom and my bathroom are going to be fabulously chic! I'm having them painted tomorrow and I've already got all new curtains, bedding, and accessories. Very exciting. I'll post pictures when the project is completed.
My amazingly talented personal decorator, Kyra (not her actual job, she's just talented that way), and I are going to make one of my favorite foods tonight and start tackling the redecorating project. I've struggled to come up with a song for today, so I'm gonna go with one inspired by our dinner...
Paradise by the Dashboard Lights
Meatloaf
My amazingly talented personal decorator, Kyra (not her actual job, she's just talented that way), and I are going to make one of my favorite foods tonight and start tackling the redecorating project. I've struggled to come up with a song for today, so I'm gonna go with one inspired by our dinner...
Paradise by the Dashboard Lights
Meatloaf
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Gravity
The Song of the Day is...
Gravity
Shawn McDonald
I googled the definition of gravity because I wanted to use it to talk about this song and I found the definition I expected about a "fundemental physical force", but I didn't expect to find that the first definition listed said "diginity or sobriety of bearing", meaning importance or significance, followed by "seriousness, a serious situation or problem". The writer of this song picked the perfect word. The way he uses the word gravity in the song makes it sound like he's talking about the physical force of gravity "pulling him to the ground". But I think the whole song is talking about the gravity, or significance of maintaining the most important relationship every single one of us will ever have... our relationship with God. The world pulls you in 100 different ways and sometimes it's tough to hear God through all of that. It's easy to lose sight of what's really important in life. I could talk about this subject forever because I think it's a struggle that everyone can relate to and it's so important. But I think I'll let everyone think about how the song relates to their own life. In case you've never heard the song before, it has pretty powerful lyrics and I'm gonna post them for you.
The ways of this world are grabbing a hold
Won't let me go, won't let me fly by
It’s taking it's toll down on my soul ‘Cause I know what I need in my life
Don't let me lose my sight of You
Don't let me lose my sight
Chorus:
I don't want to fall away from You
Gravity is pulling me on down
I don't want to fall away from You
Gravity is pulling me to the ground
This world keeps making me cry
But I'm going to try, going to try to fly, GOTTA FLY HIGH
Don't want to give into the sin, want to stay IN YOU ‘til the end
Don't want to lose my sight of You
Don't want to lose my sight
Chorus
I want to fly
Into the sky
Turn my back on this WHOLE world AND Leave it all behind
This place is not my home
It's got nothing for me
Only leaves me with emptiness
And tears in my eyes
Chorus
Gravity
Shawn McDonald
I googled the definition of gravity because I wanted to use it to talk about this song and I found the definition I expected about a "fundemental physical force", but I didn't expect to find that the first definition listed said "diginity or sobriety of bearing", meaning importance or significance, followed by "seriousness, a serious situation or problem". The writer of this song picked the perfect word. The way he uses the word gravity in the song makes it sound like he's talking about the physical force of gravity "pulling him to the ground". But I think the whole song is talking about the gravity, or significance of maintaining the most important relationship every single one of us will ever have... our relationship with God. The world pulls you in 100 different ways and sometimes it's tough to hear God through all of that. It's easy to lose sight of what's really important in life. I could talk about this subject forever because I think it's a struggle that everyone can relate to and it's so important. But I think I'll let everyone think about how the song relates to their own life. In case you've never heard the song before, it has pretty powerful lyrics and I'm gonna post them for you.
The ways of this world are grabbing a hold
Won't let me go, won't let me fly by
It’s taking it's toll down on my soul ‘Cause I know what I need in my life
Don't let me lose my sight of You
Don't let me lose my sight
Chorus:
I don't want to fall away from You
Gravity is pulling me on down
I don't want to fall away from You
Gravity is pulling me to the ground
This world keeps making me cry
But I'm going to try, going to try to fly, GOTTA FLY HIGH
Don't want to give into the sin, want to stay IN YOU ‘til the end
Don't want to lose my sight of You
Don't want to lose my sight
Chorus
I want to fly
Into the sky
Turn my back on this WHOLE world AND Leave it all behind
This place is not my home
It's got nothing for me
Only leaves me with emptiness
And tears in my eyes
Chorus
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Saturday, March 15th
Friday night recap... The concert was awesome! Thanks to my friend Jill, I got to meet Lifehouse and catch them play a couple of songs before the concert. The picture above is a group shot I snuck into of the STAR staff and Lifehouse.
Matt Nathanson was the opener and he is fantastic live, and he's really funny too. For me, he was even better than Lifehouse. He covered Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" and Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl". Very well done. If he comes to town again, I would highly recommend going to see him.
Inspired by Matt Nathanson, I think I'm gonna go with one of my favorite 80's songs for today.
The song of the day is...
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Tears for Fears
Inspired by Matt Nathanson, I think I'm gonna go with one of my favorite 80's songs for today.
The song of the day is...
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Tears for Fears
Friday, March 14, 2008
Lifehouse
I'm going to see Lifehouse and Matt Nathanson tonight to the Val-Air, so I gotta pick a Lifehouse song as my song of the day. I actually have quite a few of their CD's, but I just got the new one a couple of weeks ago. It's called "Who We Are". It's pretty good. I already found four or five songs on it that I really like. I'm a big fan of "Whatever it Takes", which is the single that's on the radio right now, but I think I'm gonna go with this as the Song of the Day...
First Time
Lifehouse
Happy Friday!
First Time
Lifehouse
Happy Friday!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
When the light goes out...
So, I've been thinking about this whole blogging thing and I've decided that the most interesting ones to read are written by people who have something original to say. Obviously, right?? In that spirit, I've decided to try to write something original for once. Aside from writing an original thought, I'd love to say something that might make you think about something in a way you never thought of it before.
You know who is the king of putting things in a way that I never thought of before... John Mayer. Hold your laughter, I know a lot of people think he's lame, but I personally think he's kind of genius. He has a creative way of illustrating things. Maybe five years or so ago during a concert, he was talking through a scenario about those times when you're maybe a little bored (or a little tipsy) and you start scrolling through the contacts in your cellphone. You get to a number you stop on it. Then you sit there so long contemplating whether to push "call" that the light on your phone goes out. (Seriously, who cannot relate to that? Everyone has done that once or twice.) So, you push the button to make the number light up again and either you eventually talk yourself out of calling and just close your phone or you take the plunge and push "call". He was about to sing "Back to You" and he was talking about second and third and into the tens of chances. That's where his story ended.
So what's the point you ask... the point is that I think you're sitting there staring at the phone for a reason. Either you're afraid of the person's reaction to you or you know you're gonna probably regret calling. What if it was someone you just met recently and that person could really mean something to you only you never get to find out because every time you open your phone to call them you just sit there staring at the number and talking yourself out of calling? On the other hand, who hasn't been a little dial friendly after a night out and maybe chosen to push "call" when they probably shouldn't have; maybe you called an ex or someone you know isn't good for you. Next time you're staring at a number and the light goes out... think about it. Do you take a chance or do you decide that the light went out for a reason?
Today's Song of the Day was...
Before it's Too Late
Goo Goo Dolls
Great lyrics... "And the risk that might break you is the one that would save. A life you don't live is still lost. So stand on the edge with me, hold back your fear and see nothing is real 'til it's gone."
You know who is the king of putting things in a way that I never thought of before... John Mayer. Hold your laughter, I know a lot of people think he's lame, but I personally think he's kind of genius. He has a creative way of illustrating things. Maybe five years or so ago during a concert, he was talking through a scenario about those times when you're maybe a little bored (or a little tipsy) and you start scrolling through the contacts in your cellphone. You get to a number you stop on it. Then you sit there so long contemplating whether to push "call" that the light on your phone goes out. (Seriously, who cannot relate to that? Everyone has done that once or twice.) So, you push the button to make the number light up again and either you eventually talk yourself out of calling and just close your phone or you take the plunge and push "call". He was about to sing "Back to You" and he was talking about second and third and into the tens of chances. That's where his story ended.
So what's the point you ask... the point is that I think you're sitting there staring at the phone for a reason. Either you're afraid of the person's reaction to you or you know you're gonna probably regret calling. What if it was someone you just met recently and that person could really mean something to you only you never get to find out because every time you open your phone to call them you just sit there staring at the number and talking yourself out of calling? On the other hand, who hasn't been a little dial friendly after a night out and maybe chosen to push "call" when they probably shouldn't have; maybe you called an ex or someone you know isn't good for you. Next time you're staring at a number and the light goes out... think about it. Do you take a chance or do you decide that the light went out for a reason?
Today's Song of the Day was...
Before it's Too Late
Goo Goo Dolls
Great lyrics... "And the risk that might break you is the one that would save. A life you don't live is still lost. So stand on the edge with me, hold back your fear and see nothing is real 'til it's gone."
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
He couldn't be more adorable...
How cute is my new little nephew JR?? He couldn't be cuter if he tried! He was born on February 26th and this was the picture they took at the hospital before they checked out. I love his little outfit... he's a great dresser already! I got to hold him when he was only an hour old and I can vouch for the fact that he's been this cute at least since then. I'm a very proud aunt!
So, now for the Song of the Day. I haven't given any love to my very favorite yet... so I gotta go with my guy, John Mayer.
Say
John Mayer
This one's from the movie, "The Bucket List". Great flick and great song.
Monday, March 10, 2008
45 minutes left...
There may only be 45 minutes left of Monday, March 10th, but there's still gotta be a song of the day. Since it's almost time for bed, I'm gonna go with...
Sleeping to Dream
Jason Mraz
This is a really slow and sweet song. One of my girly favorites.
Sleeping to Dream
Jason Mraz
This is a really slow and sweet song. One of my girly favorites.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Sunday, March 9th
Song of the Day:
Skillet
A Little More
Since today's Sunday, I'm gonna go with one of my favorite songs by a Christian rock band. Google the lyrics.
Skillet
A Little More
Since today's Sunday, I'm gonna go with one of my favorite songs by a Christian rock band. Google the lyrics.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Saturday, March 8th
Today's song...
Realize
Colbie Caillat
I was tempted to pass by Colbie Caillat's CD because that "Bubbly" song played one thousand too many times on the radio and started driving me nuts. But, I heard the song "Realize" a couple of weeks ago and it caught my attention. I picked up the CD and almost every song on it is really really good. Definitely recommend it.
Realize
Colbie Caillat
I was tempted to pass by Colbie Caillat's CD because that "Bubbly" song played one thousand too many times on the radio and started driving me nuts. But, I heard the song "Realize" a couple of weeks ago and it caught my attention. I picked up the CD and almost every song on it is really really good. Definitely recommend it.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Day 2... Song of the Day
I finally got my internet at home up and running. It's been a three month process because I'm much more technically challenged than I ever thought possible. (Thanks Mark for all of your help! Quick shout out for Mark, he's a computer genius and he'll travel to your home or business and fix anything and everything that ails your computer, including operator error and sheer technical ignorance. If you want the details, let me know.)
Here's the Song of the Day for Friday, March 7th... check it out.
American Boy
Estelle f/Kanye West
This is a great track that's perfect to get the weekend started. I picked it up off of a BBC radio show that I was introduced to this week. Love it.
Enjoy!
Here's the Song of the Day for Friday, March 7th... check it out.
American Boy
Estelle f/Kanye West
This is a great track that's perfect to get the weekend started. I picked it up off of a BBC radio show that I was introduced to this week. Love it.
Enjoy!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
And so it begins...
I've been wanting to start a blog for a bit now, so here it is! I don't have any cute kids or pets to blog about, but I do have fabulous friends and family to discuss! I've also been on a kick lately naming my "Song of the Day", so I thought it might be fun to share that with everyone. Sometimes my picks are based on lyrics that relate to what's going on in my life, sometimes they're based on a new artist I just discovered, sometimes I just pick an old school song that's fun, and sometimes there's zero meaning I just pick whatever feels good that day... my inspiration varies by the moment. And I don't promise to always, sometimes, ever, never fill you in on what I'm thinking when I pick it. Until now, I've pretty much kept my "Song of the Day" to myself, so this should be fun sharing it with everyone. Feel free to comment on my picks!
So there's my plan, I'll blog about my fun times with friends and family, I'll post cute pictures of what's going on in my life (I say cute cuz I'm never gonna post the non-flattering ones), and I'll fill you in on my "Song of the Day". Thus the title of my blog, Life and Lyrics!
Oh and the song for today is "Come on Get Higher" by Matt Nathanson. You can check it out on his MySpace page if you want. I think you'll like it. http://www.myspace.com/mattnathanson
Enjoy!
PS... If you want to keep up with my "Song of the Day" add my blog to your favorites.
So there's my plan, I'll blog about my fun times with friends and family, I'll post cute pictures of what's going on in my life (I say cute cuz I'm never gonna post the non-flattering ones), and I'll fill you in on my "Song of the Day". Thus the title of my blog, Life and Lyrics!
Oh and the song for today is "Come on Get Higher" by Matt Nathanson. You can check it out on his MySpace page if you want. I think you'll like it. http://www.myspace.com/mattnathanson
Enjoy!
PS... If you want to keep up with my "Song of the Day" add my blog to your favorites.
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