Who in the world would think of putting a bunch of people together to create a music video? Yep. That's rights. Sara Bareilles. I won't even try to deny the fact that I wish I was her. She is pure genius. She writes her own music, plays her own piano. Fabulous. Uncharted has always been my favorite song on her album, but I love it even more now.
Is that even possible? Indeed it is.
Not only is she so wonderful, but she has so many friends. Let's see...Ben Folds, Josh Groban, Pharell, Jennifer Nettles, Vanessa Carlton, Ingrid Michaelson, Adam Levine, Tegan and Sara, Ryan Tedder, and the list goes on...
When speaking in terms of music, my favorite day of the week is Tuesday. In my world, Tuesday means FREE DOWNLOADS ON iTUNES!!!! I love adding to my music library and meeting new artists. I've met so many wonderful people through the freebies. Among them is James Morrison, Citizen Cope, and Francesca Battistelli. Sometimes, the artists aren't new, but iTunes enjoys sharing new music from people who i LOVE. At Christmas, the free download was Dave Barnes, Christmas Tonight. Enough said right there. It's only ever a sad day when I'm not a fan of the songs. Screamo? Ew. Not a fan.
My new favorite feature are the playlists compiled of songs that only cost 69 cents! Serious bargain and I love it! I found one and immediately fell in love. Unpredictable by Francesca Battistelli. It's all about how God's ways are so unpredictable and we have absolute zero power in changing what he does with our lives.
This is what happens when a professor tells me to creatively reflect on a concert that I've been to:
Dear Dave Barnes,
What I am about to tell you may sound a little odd, but it's Nothing Fancy and it's definitely not a Little Lie. Thank you for coming to my Home to serenade so many people with your sweet voice. Sometimes your music is exactly What I Need to hear during my days of work and stress. Until You, I didn't know that playing and writing music could Look So Easy. Your lyrics are so uplifting and soothing, and your voice can change a Good World Gone Bad completely. God Gave Me You and your music for so many reasons and I am so thankful.
I know that sometimes What We Want Isn't What We Get, but just Meet Me at the Mistletoeand I'll be a happy girl. However, you are already Someone's Somebody. Either way I Have and Always Will love you. So go ahead and keep making All That Noise with your guitar and that voice of yours. Just let me know how many Miles to Go and I'll be there.
Today, I was reminded of how precious life is. The scariest thing is that it can be taken away in an instant and without any particular cause. A great person who has touched so many lives left us today to be in a better place. Many of us were able to reconnect and share our thoughts about our dear friend today. We can laugh about the stories and remember the fun times we had with him. However, he was taken away from us much much much too soon. It is safe to say that Patrick is now one of my guardian angels and that is such a blessing.
little things to remember
say i.love.you
live responsibly.
go with your gut.
be thankful.
never drink and drive.
and always, always, always wear a seatbelt.
Life is precious. Cherish it. Here's to Sam and Patrick, two of the best guardian angels a girl could have.
Something tells me that those two are having a grand old time in Heaven....
Surprises...they're so serendipitous!!! One of the biggest surprises was waiting for me at Casa Nido and put a huge smile on my face. It was a little package from the cornfields of Illinois from a house with "moore" love than imaginable. Of the many inside jokes that constantly run between the lovies, this package contained some of the funniest ones.
The ingredients to a package of some serious sister love:
A chocolate bunny to munch on while watching Nick Lachey's Behind the Music special on VH1. However, this can only be done while sitting next to a lovie while tearing up because of the pain in Nick's eyes at the thought of losing Jessica...
A piece of lint tied to a string. His name is Allan. In honor of Marcel, whose biggest regret in life is that she can't have a dog.
A lentil to use as a hat.
A card from Ninny to Natty. In a real lovie package, this card must have cut-outs from a magazine that form the words on the front. Kind of like the poster-size ones that sit in the back of our closets with pictures of the boy bands...accentuating JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake.
I couldn't open this package without a straight face, and that in itself made my day. I've never laughed so hard by myself. Thank you, Ninny, for my package of Lovie Love!!!
While I'm on a package kick, I have to thank the other third of the Nido package for never failing to provide me with music. The newest addition to my iTunes library... The Script's Science & Faith. It's nothing short of fabulous. Personal favorite, Walk Away, ft. B.o.B. Download it. Buy it. Enjoy it.
Most importantly, always savor the chocolate bunny.
