ode to my de family, but it's not really an ode. what is an ode anyway?

i really really love my downeast family.

i hope things don't change between us when i move.

ps. did i tell you i'm moving to slc?

because provo suxx?

well, surprise!

i'm pretty stoked. not gonna lie.

i love ihop.

and mumford&sons.

and peter.

and kait.

and eliza.

and lauren.

and tiffany. [she was there in spirit]

i just love my little families all over the place! they make me so happy.

happy days to you all.

22. A picture of something you wish you were better at

Performing. The thing I love about Bob Marley is that he was so connected and involved in his music. It consumed him. He was eventually just his music. I want to be like that someday. So involved and in love with my music and my teaching and my future students that I completely lose myself. I'm not a good performer at all. I'm basic. It's easy for me to just do the bear minimum because i feel uncomfortable doing more. But there is always room for improvement. :]

happy tuesday.

13. A picture of your favorite band or artist

they are my current favorite.

I felt like posting

some fantastic music. some you'll know, i'm sure. but love it anyway. :]

Whitley - More Than Life

Landon Pigg - Can't Let Go

The Pretty Reckless - Make Me Wanna Die [this is the little Cindy Lou Who AKA Lil' J AKA Taylor Momsen. Anyone watch Gossip Girl?]

Adele - Chasing Pavements

Happy Music!

School School School

Well, internet world, I am all registered. I will be taking 14 credits, which sounds like just the right amount for me... at least for now.

Here's the line up:

MONDAY -

5:30pm - 6:45pm: English 1010; Intro to Writing

7:00pm - 9:30pm: Music 1010; Intro to Music

TUESDAY -

8:00am - 8:50am: Music 1800; Intro to Music Ed.

10:00am - 11:15am: CLSS 100; University Student Success [which is taught by my brother] :]]

12:00pm - 12:50pm: Group Voice; AKA Vocal Lessons

WEDNESDAY -

5:30pm - 6:45pm: English 1010; Intro to Writing

THURSDAY -

8:00am - 8:50am: Music 1800; Intro to Music Ed.

10:00am - 11:15am: CLSS 100; University Student Success [which is taught by my brother] :]]

12:00pm - 12:50pm: Group Voice; AKA Vocal Lessons

FRIDAY -

..free.

It's love, for sure.

Then I have one online class, which is History 1700; American Civilizations. I have to retake this class because I got a D+. AWESOME. haha.

I'm pretty happy with what I have, because I registered a lot later than every other student. I am eternally grateful to my computer for sure.

I'm SO STOKED that I get to start my music classes this semester, because I was thinking I had to take generals for the first two years, and then not finish school because I would be dead. I'm okay with living in the Gunther Building. :]

myweekend.

was cooler than yours[maybe]. ilovemylife.

Love Like Woe.

I love this sooonnnnggg.

I applied to work at Coachella.

If I get accepted, I can get a free pass into the festival!

I mean, this would be amazing, because tickets are super duper expensive.

[nearly $300 bones]

Seriously, check out this line-up!!

Please, music gods, let me volunteer at Coachella.

nevershoutnever

love.

I'll break your heart in just 3 minutes

New bands found via Pandora -

NevershoutNever!

Explosions in the Sky

check 'em out. I love them.

Tom Felton//Time Well Spent

Landon Pigg

Landon P. is quite possibly my new favorite love-song singer.


Watch it.
Love him

Nickel Creek - The Lighthouse's Tale

I am a lighthouse, worn by the weather and the waves.
I keep my lamp lit, to warn the sailors on their way.

I'll tell a story, paint you a picture from my past.
I was so happy, but joy in this life seldom lasts.

I had a keeper, he helped me warn the ships at sea.
We had grown closer, 'till his joy meant everything to me.

And he was to marry, a girl who shone with beauty and light.
And they loved each other, and with me watched the sunsets into night.

And the waves crashing around me, the sand slips out to sea.
And the winds that blow remind me, of what has been, and what can never be.

She'd had to leave us, my keeper he prayed for a safe return.
But when the night came, the weather to a raging storm had turned.

He watched her ship fight, but in vain against the wild and terrible wave.
In me so helpless, as dashed against the rock she met her end.

Then on the next day, my keeper found her washed up on the shore.
He kissed her cold face, that they'd be together soon he'd swore.

I saw him crying, watched as he buried her in the sand.
And then he climbed my tower, and off of the edge of me he ran.

I am a lighthouse, worn by the weather and the waves.

And though I am empty, I still warn the sailors on their way.

Jason Mraz

Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
and now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my bestest
Nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon its again my turn to win some or learn some

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love
Listen to the music of the moment maybe sing with me
Ah, la peaceful melody
It's your God-forsaken right to be loved love loved love love

So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and laughed
I guess what I'm saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

Well no no, well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me
ah, la one big family ([2nd time:] ah, la happy family)
It's your God-forsaken right to be loved love love love

I won't hesitate no more
Oh no more no more no more
It's your God-forsaken right to be loved, I'm sure
Theres no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

No I won't hesitate no more, no more
This cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours, I'm yours

I love Frank Sinatra.

I won't dance, don't ask me
I won't dance, don't ask me
I won't dance, Madame, with you
My heart won't let my feet do things that they should do


You know what?, you're lovely
You know what?, you're so lovely
And, oh, what you do to me
I'm like an ocean wave that's bumped on the shore
I feel so absolutely stumped on the floor


When you dance, you're charming and you're gentle
'specially when you do the Continental
But this feeling isn't purely mental
For, heaven rest us, I am not asbestos


And that's why
I won't dance, why should I?
I won't dance, how could I?
I won't dance, merci beaucoup
I know that music leads the way to romance,
So if I hold you in arms I won't dance


I won't dance, don't ask me,
I won't dance, don't ask me
I won't dance, Madame, with you
My heart won't let me feet do things that they want to do


You know what?, you're lovely,
Ring-a-ding-ding, you're lovely
And, oh, what you do to me
I'm like an ocean wave that's bumped on the shore
I feel so absolutely stumped on the floor


When you dance, you're charming and you're gentle
'specially when you do the Continental
But this feeling isn't purely mental
For, heaven rest us, I am not asbestos


and that's why

I won't dance, I won't dance
I won't dance, merci beaucoup
I know that music leads the way to romance
So if I hold you in arms I won't dance!!

Everyone should listen to Kate Nash.

I find myself reminiscing about old friends. So, here is this dedication to Elder MJKAwesome Dude. haha. See you next December, my friend.

oh shenandoah

Sometimes, I really miss high school. Not the whole of the high school, but the good times that I remember and think of often
Like going to the Haunted Mill with Sean, Andy, Jake, Amber and Daniel.
Hanging out at my house on 2nd South and playing night games every night.
The Christmas Dance my senior year.. that was such a fantastic time.
Lunch hour outside, at the park on a warm Idaho pre-summer day.
Drives to Idaho Falls with Amber.
Barnes & Noble with Jake/Amber and Daniel.
Hanging out at Smith Park.
Going to Deseret Industries, just because we had nothing else to do.
Daniel/Amber/Myself working at HMS, and griping about everyone else.
The Amber Pacific show at Kilby Court with Amber and Ang.
Walks with Daniel.
iPod dances with Daniel at the park late at night.
Hanging out at Eric Nielsen's house until all hours of the night.
haha, the Turkey Choir. (if I go to BYU-I, I'm going to participate in that every Thanksgiving.)
Near death experiences with Ang driving.
haha Amber and my "pudding cake" attempt.
Getting to know amy, trying to help her and her crazy family.

Also, it's sad that relationships dwindle into nothingness. But to be honest, I'm okay with it. I don't deal with as much drama that I used to this time last year. I'm less stressed out. I'm happier, but in more of a bittersweet sense. It's too hard to be someone's friend when they don't care about trying.

I'm tired of trying to be Amber's friend, when she doesn't respond, try or care. Don't believe me? Go see for yourself. "I feel like I've lost a lot of my friends lately, and I have a really hard time making myself care about it."