"I'm painting a miral now!" - Eliza "A mural?" - Linze "Yes, a muuuural. It's going to be pretty after all." - Eliza
"This is hummy!" - Eliza, pointing to her toy hummingbird... "What's the turtle's name?" - Linze "..... Turtie?" - Eliza
"I just like the girls, and NOT the boys." - Eliza
"You will be the dad, and you will marry me." - Little Girl "No!" - Little Boy "You should marry me!" - Little Girl "Do I have to?" - Little Boy
While on the swings... "Should I fly you all the way up to the moon?" - Linze "Not really the moon. Otherwise, our mom wouldn't have a kid anymore. That wouldn't be fair." - Eliza
Here are a few friend ones too - just for kicks!:
"I am NOT judging. I'm making fun of them." - Kay
"It's called pride, not discrimination!" - Kay:)
"I'll do him and...*Laughs*... Backup." - Linze
"Wunderbar!" - Mark
"I want the slightly apostate cousin..." - Hayley
*muah*
Song of the Day:"Just In Love" - Joe Jonas.... It's just FUN! Enjoy!
I feel like a new woman... I feel rejuvenated and happier. I know that I am right where I need to be in life and that whatever path I choose in the future will be okay. Whether I decide to chase entertainment or political dreams, or continue in the path of education... I am going to do great things, because I know I can. I am capable. There is SO much I want to BE... I just have to decide what I would like to chase first, and conquer that. Right now, it is Graduate School. After that...?
I just feel really blessed and I wanted to record somewhere that I felt that way, and share a bit of joy with friends and family. I am a lucky woman, and just pray that I have to strength to become all that I'm meant to become...
*muah*
Song of the Day: I know I recently put James Morrison on here, but I can't resist. This song is my favorite off his new album, and it's called "Slave to the Music." I am in love - it's infectious! In a none gross way... Haha! Enjoy!!!
Today was just one of those off days for me... It was a FABULOUS day! I had breakfast, lunch, and dinner with my co-hort, some of the most amazing people I know, and finished two of my Graduate classes today. I even got back some more 100% papers and that made me happy... My "focus on school" and giving up other things is working... I went to an AMAZING lecture for institute, and ran into Erika (my London flat-mate), which led to us discussion our ideas to move back.... serious ideas, too. I saw other friends, and jammed with Nicole for an hour after institute.
However, amidst all this awesomeness, today was just OFF for me. I felt separated... I feel weird. I can't explain it better than saying I feel "OFF," so that's what I'll stick to saying.
I could list my many stresses, complaints, personal issues, but I'll sum it up with the following; I'm tired and feeling detached. I felt as though I needed to blog, and yet almost keep passing out on the keyboard. That does not equal a great mix and I'm hoping tomorrow is a bit sunnier.
The one thing I can count on is that music always makes me feel better... perhaps not all the way better, but MUCH better.
Everyone has these days... Now, it's time to move past them and forge ahead. Onward to sunshine and more sleep.
*muah*
Song of the Day: It took me awhile to warm-up to this song and THIS version enhanced my recent love for it... This version has a girl I met this summer during stadium of fire (AMY - the lead) and I fell in love with her voice and personality - she's SUCH a fun girl. Here's is Bruno Mars's song "Grenade," sung by Delilah from The Sing-Off! Enjoy!
I hated leggings. Then, I bought a pair to keep me warm in Germany.
I now love leggings. That is, assuming they're not ugly ones.
Sidenote: Also, considering you wear non-slippy underwear with them... If you don't know what I mean, don't ask. Please.
I hated jeggings. Why would a girl need to wear fake jeans!? Then, I bought a pair last week because I thought I needed to give them a try to be fair. Who I was being fair to, I have no idea... but I was fair.
I tried them today... I now love jeggings. That is, assuming I wear a long shirt with them so it's not completely showing every piece of my body they're conformed to... Jeggings are NOT jeans, ladies... but they're stylish leggings.
Yep. I love jeggings.
Judge away. Whether you appreciate it or not, I am now a jeggings person.
*muah*
Song of the Day: This is from James Morrison's upcoming album (Oct. 11th!)... If you do NOT know who James Morrison is, you should be musically ashamed of yourself. He is AMAZING.... a melodic master. Here is James Morrison (Feat. Jessie J) with "Up." It's an inspiring tune, with incredible voices and a smooth sound... Enjoy!
I kind of love hilarious pictures and comedy in general... Thus, I bring you a "picture book" entry for your comedic enjoyment.... So, enjoy.
I actually just think the one above is cute and how we should all think, not so much funny...
An old one, but it gets me every time...
Okay, the chart above - about that... You're suppose to be able to find where your mind is really at, and I found this very humorous. Why? The three words I saw first were the following: MAN, NONE, FURY.
Haha... How classic. I guess I am raging with anger as I have no man in my life... It's odd because I don't feel like I'm angry at all, but subconsciously I am? Right? Haha...
I am now suppose to go calm down... with a nice Diet Coke? Yes, please.
*muah*
Song of the Day: I am rally diggin' Jessie J.'s new jam, "Domino." Hope you dig it too - Enjoy!
"Writing is like standing on the edge of a giant cliff over a bunch of water, it is freaky to do and really intimidating, but once you dive in it is so much fun." - Chad Johnson (not the football player)
For one of my MAT classes we were given the task of "learning something new." The perimeter was vast, so I can basically do anything. I thought about learning to play guitar and writing a song for the final. or finally sewing that tie-skirt... I have all the ties! Haha... I decided on a million and one things in the two weeks I had to think about it before I needed to make a decision, but finally I made my choice.
I am going to write my life into a sitcom.
Let's face it. My life would give any writer plenty of material.
Okay, okay... not EXACTLY my life, but select moments/incidents or aspects of my life - past, present, and hopes of the future. I just have so many awkward and funny things happen to me and those surrounding me, and my family is a bit crazy (which is hilarious and fun)... I think it's time I share that hilarity and awkwardidity... awkwardness.
So, over the past few weeks I have spent time talking to friends about ideas for plot, setting, and characters. I have spoken with my friend Chad (Mr. Pro-Writer) about how to really write a sitcom and taken his advice in reading scripts and studying the types of shows I want to model mine after. I try to help him out then by giving him ad ideas, but I am not as creative as I thought when it's not "in the moment." I have talked with Chad about how to start writing... It's definitely harder than I thought. I have a lot of big ideas, but don't know how to funnel them into a cohesive script...
I have written character descriptions and now I just have to find a place for these characters to come to life. Chad says, "You have to build the playground before you can play." I completely love this notion. I need to create characters that can play on and build the "playground" that is my show, then I need to build the "playground" by creating a setting and overall plot for the storyline. Once I have that in place I should be good to really dive into the writing a script part. So, I have the characters for the most part - I need to create a strong antagonist figure to the main character - and I need to now create a setting... I have ideas. I just need to pick one. I think I'll ask some friends and other people from my MAT program their thoughts. I need a location that allows room for truly funny things to happen, but where there is meaning behind the main character's life... where the plot (and the character) has more depth than merely the hilarious things that will happen to or because of her choices. If I can figure that out, this could be good... really good.
They say write about what you know. I know about school, church (not going to be my setting), home life in a few different regions of the US, working in schools, doing plays in the theater... I'm just not sure. I don't want a traditional office space, though an nontraditional space could work. Thoughts? Anyone? Really, I could use a lot of help in this aspect so I can really get started in making this idea come to life... I'm rather excited about it!
*muah*
Song of the Day: I heard this song for the first time tonight and looked up the following video... I knew the voices instantly - well, one of the voices. Here is Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean with "Don't You Wanna Stay." It's a fabulous new hit! Enjoy!!!
I love their musicality, their passion, their lyrics, their performance style, and them in general... I love their song "Mmmbop" and the songs of "my youth," and I love their current CD, Shout It Out (remember "Thinking Bout' Somthin'?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmG0DqhfDbY&NR=1 ) . In many ways, they complete my childhood. That sounds dramatic, and perhaps it is, but I mean it all the same. I don't mean all the posters in my middle school locker or journal entries about how I was sure I would marry Zac (below - the drummer and youngest brother), but the memories of middle and high school. There are certain pieces of a childhood (to often mine are attached to music) that shape and create the person that you are becoming and/or have become. For me, Hanson is one of that pieces that fits in my self-defining puzzle.
This past Thursday night, for the first time in my existence, I had the chance to witness the Mmmboppin' glory of Hanson live, on-stage. I danced (a lot!). I sang (a WHOLE lot!). I smiled until it almost ached... and I screamed until my voice was a little raw. Oh, and I totally gave in and bought my first concert T-shirt... completely adorable and worth it. They played old-school songs, new ones, and a bunch of the in between years, and I knew EVERY SONG. Yea... I know, I know... You're thinking, "Hanson, Linze? Hanson...?" If you're thinking that, it is because you have epically failed to take my advice and check out their more recent music. Think what you will, but until you have given their last album a chance, you have no means to voice an opinion...
Musicians change and grow, and though I have always loved them and ALL their CDs for different songs or reasons, I admit that they have progressively gotten better - more mature in sound and content. It's natural for all musicians. I know what you're thinking now. "This is really deep for Hanson." Yes, why yes it is... and I think that's completely fantastic. Here is a band that I have literally grown-up with, and watched develop. Here is a band that I am emotionally invested in, and makes me feel deeply every emotion available to the human spirit. Here is a band that I can connect direct memories, times in my life, or past experiences to through a song of album... That's pretty incredible.
Some of you, again those who have not taken my amazingly brilliant advice, will think I sound crazy... but we all have a band that makes us feel this way. Mine, is Hanson... and I'm pretty dang proud. Enjoy the pictures, the videos, and the journey through my memory. Then, take the time to think about YOUR band, the one you are so connected to that it makes you ache with happiness when you hear one of their songs... and relive your own memories.
Sidenote: I know that I am REALLY dramatic in the way I talk about things, and more so when it comes to music. Thus, I know not everyone has a band they feel SO passionately about (which, to me, is sad...). I just live and learn through music... It's my favorite teacher.
*muah*
Song of the Day: I have two. Yes, two. I can do that, you know. This first in an old-time Hanson favorite - probably my favorite of all their songs because there are SO many memories and emotions attached to it... and cause it's a good song. The song - "Save Me." Love it. Second, I love their recent song "Voice In the Chorus." Listen to the lyrics (and cool syncopation) and tell the world to back off when they say you'll fail... Obsessed. Only question: Why do so many songs sing about Caroline??? Haha... Enjoy!
I am a singer, an actress, and a dancer. I am an educator and a life-long learner. I am a comedian. I love to laugh... and smile. I am spiritual and passionate about spirituality. I love sports, politics, reading, writing poetry, and I'm crazy about traveling! I work hard and play even harder... I hold no shame in my awkwardness, and embrace the unique. I am passionate and emotionally-centered. I have two webbed toes, love eyeliner and the color yellow, eat too many donuts, collect elephants, and am a personal paradox - living in planned spontaneity. Oh, and I love to write!
