There's something about a song

New favorite song at the moment.  Can't stop listening to it.

"So I labor for hours cuz' I know the power
Of a song when a song hits you right"

Those are some true words right there.

Happy Tuesday lovelies! 

I don't think I could ask for better summer weather in Salinas...although it could be a tad warmer and I'd still be as happy as a clam.  Today there wasn't a trace of fog in our area.  It was warm and not too windy.

I wasn't freezing when I went outside to catch some sun at 10 in the morning and when my mom and I went on a walk tonight, we weren't shivering like we normally would.

I'm super thankful for this weather!

And now for a tune on this Tuesday.

Super catchy song that gets stuck in my head way too easily!

Motto

One of my love languages is definitely quality time. 

I feel loved when people that I love spend time with me and/or take time to talk to me or call me or write me or visit me. I love love love all of that.  This new song has inspired my new motto, because I want to make sure that all the people I love know that I would give all my time to them in a heartbeat.

Josh Turner's new song out on the radio right now is called "Time is Love."

This song is perfect and amazing for people who have the same love language as me.

I hope you enjoy!

sing a little song

Here's a Tuesday tune for y'all. 

I'm sure you've heard Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up," right?

Well here is a fantastic cover by 12 and 8-year-old sisters, Lennon and Maisy.

They make me smile and I think they are freakin' fantastic. 

a song and a list

 

Tuesday Happy List

1.  Mailing all our wedding invitations.

2.  Sunny weather.

3.  Bagels and cream cheese.

4.  Dinners in the crock pot.

5.  Kitten loving.

6.  How I Met Your Mother.

 And now a tune for this Tuesday...

This makes me want to go to the lake.

The end.

as of right now..

I saw this idea on Bright Wishes and Brooke got the idea from Sometimes Sweet.

Loving... Lazy Sunday afternoons, sans parents, with my siblings.  We came home and ate lunch after church, napped on the floor, watched "The Incredible Hulk" and "Iron Man," snacked, laughed, and played guitar.  I love you Candace, Becca, Matthew, Cassie and Colin.

Anticipating... August. Duh. 104 days left till I get to skip down the aisle and marry my best friend and end our 5 year long distance relationship and move to my favorite state in the world with him.

I.  Cannot.  Wait.

Listening to... Since the Hunter Hayes concert the other night we've been on a constant country music kick.  His CD has been on repeat since Thursday.

Watching...  The Avengers.  Have y'all seen it yet?? Go quickly to your nearest theater and see it if you haven't.  I honestly wasn't expecting it to be that good and wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did.  

Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Link up with a song

Linking up with Goodnight Moon today!

I've been loving Luke Bryan's new song "Drunk on You" lately.

Then again, when do I not love anything by Luke Bryan?

Enjoy lovelies and if you want to share your song of the week, make sure to link up!

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Currently at my parent's house, where I'm living again until the wedding, we have no backyard.

They're in the process of landscaping and there's no grass that's been put in yet.

When I woke up this morning the weather was super nice, so I ran downstairs to try and soak up some rays before the sun left our brand-new deck.  All I got was about 45 minutes, but already my freckles on my face are starting to appear.  I love them and wish they would really hang around all year long, instead of fading so fast during the winter.  I honestly can't wait for summer.

And now, because last summer he inspired my anthem, Jake Owen's new song.

Favorite country gal

Miranda Lambert has done it again.

I've loved her since she showed up on the country scene and this song has been on repeat this week.

I'm so glad she just released the official video for it. I think it's gorgeous.

Enjoy and if you want to share your song of the week click on Goodnight Moon's button!

What's your song this week?

Taylor Swift keeps making me rethink my opinion of her.

Her newest song, featuring The Civil Wars, "Safe and Sound" is really good.

I've listened to it a bunch this week and thought I'd share it with you guys.

Plus this song is going to be on "The Hunger Games" soundtrack.

I don't know about you, but I couldn't put those books down (finished all 3 in 5 days).

I can't wait for the movie!

Link up over at Goodnight Moon with your song!

Leave the poison, but I'll take the wine.

I'm linking up with Goodnight Moon today for the first time in awhile.

I've been majorly loving The Civil Wars lately.  Their 60 second opening act for Taylor Swift at the Grammys had me totally wanting more and I immediately down loaded a bunch of their songs to my phone.

Enjoy!

Linking up...December 1st!

Happy 1st Day of December everyone!

Today I'm linking up with Goodnight Moon and sharing a new favorite holiday song.

This is "Ho Ho Hopefully" by The Maine and I think all you LDR and military ladies will like it!

A thanksgiving link up

Linking up on this Thanksgiving eve with Goodnight Moon!

I really wanted to find a song that had to do with being thankful and couldn't come up with anything.

Luckily my sister is a genius, and remembered Kelly Clarkson's song "Thankful."

So this is for all the people in my life that I'm thankful for and whom I couldn't live without!

Have an amazing day tomorrow lovelies!

The "Eh" award goes to the AMAs for less-than-stellar-performances and a general lack of class.

Did anyone else watch the AMAs this year?

I was semi-excited about them, because this year has had some pretty good hits out on the radio;

however, they did not impress me.

From Nicki Minaj's butt speakers and dangerous, foot tall shoes...to Jennifer Lopez's ridiculous Fiat commercial during the middle of her performance...and let's not forget Christina Aguilera's dress that didn't fit at all and her boobs that were practically falling out of it...the show lacked...well...class.

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Just a week and half ago, ABC hosted the 45th Annual CMAs, which was nothing but a class act.
The only pleasure I got out of the AMAs was seeing Taylor Swift, Lady A, and The Band Perry all win something and be their amazing, put-together selves.
All three of those women looked amazing and none of them were even close to a wardrobe fiasco.

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 That's my rant for the night.
I think I will stick with country music award shows from now on.
Have a great week loves!

Day 15: My fingers hurt..

Day 15: My violin

I started playing violin when I was 6.  By the time I was in high school I had gone through three amazing teachers, but by then it was becoming less and less of a priority.

When I was in college I would play sporadically for Christmas orchestras and such, but it had been a good solid two years since I had picked it up.

Then last week I found out that there was a violin in one of the homes that I babysit at and I picked up.

I couldn't believe all the random bits and pieces of music that came back to me.

I couldn't play a full song to save my life, but a few measures of this and a few measures of that and I felt more and more coming back.

Tonight I played with an orchestra at church as we rehearsed for the Christmas musical.

I loved every second of it, even when I got totally lost and I couldn't keep up.

My finger tips on my left hand hurt...especially when I'm typing.

I'll get it all back though...I have until Dec. 4!

I'm thankful that I started playing and that I'm still able to play!

Day 8...Makes me wanna dance

Today I am thankful for music.

There's nothing like driving in your car and having one of your favorite songs come on the radio,

or when you can perfectly describe a situation using song lyrics, or when you can watch a baby rock out in the back of your car to an upbeat song.

Music makes me happy and luckily I'm from a super musically inclined family so I'm constantly around it!

Linking up and Fall

Cold weather has moved in on the Central Coast and I'm beyond excited! 

It's supposed to rain and be windy and cold the entire weekend.

After 80 degree weather for weeks it's a welcomed break.

Speaking of fall, let's listen to Kenny Chesney sing about one of the perks of fall shall we?

Link up and say "hi" over at Goodnight Moon!

Also, check out my link up and 30 Day Challenge I'm hosting this month!

Today I didn't have any jobs, just a couple loads of laundry to fold so I started watching some old episodes of the Vampire Diaries.  They always pick good songs to go with their dramatic scenes. I love it!

This was one of my favorites...

Link up and share your song over at Goodnight Moon!

Memories and linking up

Way back in my High School days there seemed to be an influx of what I would fondly call "whiny bands."

Let me tell you, Simple Plan, was one of those said bands.

But I loved them.

Last week my sister Candace asked me if I had heard their new song with Natasha Bedingfield.

I hadn't, but now it's played at least once a day in my room.

I love it and for all of you military/LDR ladies out there, I think you will too.

So here you go...hope you enjoy it!

Link up and share your song over at Goodnight Moon!

Rain and linking up

Hey lovelies,

I hope that you all are having a great week so far.

Thursday is one of my favorite days of the week, because of 

Vampire Diaries and our house is full of people that I  love.

Today has also been great because of all the rain we've been getting.

I'm curled up in a cozy sweater and as soon as I post this I'm going to make some hot tea and watch some Gilmore Girls with my sister.

I hope when we get married we get a couple rainy Sundays!

Link up and say hi over at Goodnight Moon!