"Daisy Duke? Alright. We'll play Daisy Duke for ya." Robert Schwartzman [Rooney Holdin' On Tour '11]

Wow. What a day today was! I had adventures with friends, good food, AND my life has become complete. All in a 24 hour period. Talk about eventful.

I finally saw Rooney in concert. In order to understand that magnitude of this event for me you've gotta realize that I've been in love with this band since I was like 12 or 13 (ever since The Princess Diaries came out and I fell in love with Michael [who is the lead singer of Rooney for those of you who don't know who the heck this band is] and his on-screen band flypaper) and have been trying to see them in concert ever since. For the past 2 tours, every time they were in SLC I was in Houston, and vice versa. I'd become convinced that it was my lot in life to never get to see them live, and since they're in my list of top 5 bands I need to see live before I die it was quite a depressing thought.

But then, last week I got a fateful phonecall/text (I can't remember which one) from my dear, DEAR friend Kelsey Moss who asked me if I was going to the Rooney concert. My jaw hit the floor! Was there really going to be a chance that Rooney and I would be in the same city at the same time?! After much texting back and forth I found out that the concert was on Saturday and I quickly ran to my schedule to make sure it was clear...

I had to work.

It was like someone hit me with a lead pipe and crushed all my hopes and dreams! Thus began the search for someone - ANYONE to cover my shift. At the beginning of the week I was sort of picky (I wanted to swap so that I could still get some hours) but Wednesday came and still. Nobody. BUT that night luckily I had a savior who was a dear and said she'd work for me. I did a dance of joy and bought my ticket on Thursday. I was ready to go.

Then, in my advanced makeup class, Janet (my professor) needed to buy some supplies from the University pharmacy that's up by the University of Utah. Since Janell and Kelsey Johansen (my makeup buds) were going to the concert with me we anyway, we volunteered to go and get the supplies since we'd be in SLC anyway. It was going to be an adventure.

So, we left around 1:00 and drove up to the University Pharmacy where we promptly made sure we weren't wearing any BYU paraphenelia so that we wouldn't get beaten up ;) We acquired that needed material and went in search of somewhere to eat. We were SUPER hungry.

By some fortunate accident/exploring we ended up on South Temple street and found an OH SO DELICIOUS Thai restaurant where we each had a lunch special (salad, spring roll, rice and our choice of 2 entrees) and then explored around downtown.

First we went to an antique clothing store that Janell wanted to look around in, then we went to Target and looked around, read books, and got some hot chocolate (which, in retrospect, was probably not the greatest decision). After a very stressful and anxiety-inducing search for the venue where they were playing, the night was ready to start!

For those of you who have never been to Kilby Courty - it's a shack. Literally. I think it might actually used to have been a garage but still. Very sketchy looking yet inside it was a great atmosphere. There's such a clothing dilemma to think about whenever you go to a concert during the winter in Utah. On the one hand, you don't want to dress super warm because you're going to be crammed into a small space will lots of other humans and it's gonna get toasty. On the other hand, in order to get close to the stage you need to get there early which more than likely means you'll have to stand outside.

Let's just say I didn't dress accordingly.

After freezing for 45 minutes outside in the dark outside the venue, we were let in. We then stood for another hour because the band that opened for Rooney, Eisley, got stuck in some bad weather in Denver and were late getting to the venue. They literally walked off of their tour bus and put on a show! It was pretty much awesome and they were so nice for putting on this show for us despite everything. The bassist and the drummer were both missing (I'm assuming because they were still stuck on the road) so they sounded a little different, but it was pretty cool anyway. It was a more acoustic, laid back feel. Their voices are beautiful but their songs all kind of sounded similar to me.

Then they finished. And it was time for Rooney to come on...

BUT I have to go to work. So this post is 'to be continued'....

ROONEY!

"Work is much more fun than fun" Noel Coward

2.13.11 - 2.19.11

I love that quote because it's exactly how I feel about makeup! I seem to be down in the basement all the time - working on shows, personal projects, or stuff for class. And, as much as I may complain about not having enough sleep or time to do my homework, I love it. Makeup is fun! Loads and Loads! I mean, look at 1980's me. How is that not fun?

"Memory... is the diary that we all carry about with us." Oscar Wilde

So, I was thinking about my Valentines challenge and realized that I really had quite a bit of fun doing it. But then, a sense of immense sadness fell over me as I realized that I didn't have any real reason to post anymore. I mean, sure, things happen in my life that I could talk about but I don't really think they're blog-worthy. There's a certain stigma that comes with blogging that you entries need to be interesting/clever/witty enough for other people to want to keep coming back and reading it. It's a publicity thing. Also, I figured with my track record for doing things on time/keeping up with assignments I'd never actually post again if I didn't have a purpose. SO I've made a new challenge for myself - and it involves photographs!

I love taking pictures, but I realize that I don't do it as much as I really want to. That probably stems from this underlying fear I have of being "that person" who takes pictures at everything and is super obnoxious. Even though that person doesn't really exist. So I was thinking about what I could do on my blog that involved pictures that wouldn't be too much pressure on me. Sure there's the 365 picture for every day challenge, but I'm already behind on that. I then thought that maybe I could just do a picture a day for a month. But even then, I figured I'd have to wait until the start of next month and I was antsy to start posting again! SO to ease the pressure on myself and to get started again I decided to do a picture a week challenge. I'm going to try to post one picture post/story every week until the end of the semester.

Starting....tomorrow.

I've got school work to do now :)

But in the meantime, do enjoy this brilliantly amazingly wonderful song. It's from Brandon Boyd's solo album The Wild Trapeze and it's gorgeous. Hope you like it!

"Freedom, beauty, truth and love" Toulouse-Lautrec [Moulin Rouge]

Valentines day! The last day in our love songs countdown. It's sad to part with this but I really have enjoyed these past two weeks. It's made the build up to this holiday actually enjoyable, and, for once, I don't have any ill feelings for this day. So I guess this was a successful endeavor :)

AND Today is my lovely father's birthday! He's the big 50, which is odd to me, cause that means that I really have been on the strange world for 21 years. In honor of him, the final song on our countdown of love songs is by a band that he loves. Every time they come on in the car or on a road trip he just had to listen to them. Everyone enjoy this song and enjoy this day. Tell someone you love them and eat some chocolate! Happy Valentine's Day Y'all!

#14 Love You Madly

Cake

I don't want to wonder
If this is a blunder
I don't want to worry whether
We're going to stay together
'Till we die

I don't want to jump in
Unless this music's thumping
All the dishes rattle in the cupboards
When the elephants arrive

I want to love you madly
I want to love you now
I want to love you madly, ouais
I want to love you, love you
Love you madly

I don't want to fake it
I just want to make it
The ornaments look pretty
But they're pulling down the branches
Of the Tree

I don't want to think about it
I don't want to talk about it
When I kiss your lips
I want to sink down to the bottom
Of the sea

I want to love you madly
I want to love you now, yeah
I want to love you madly, ouais
I want to love you, love you
Love you madly

I don't want to hold back
I don't want to slip down
I don't want to think back to the one thing that I know I
Should have done

I don't want to doubt you
Know everything about you
I don't want to sit across the table from you
Wishing I could run

I want to love you madly
I want to love you now
I want to love you madly, ouais
I want to love you, love you
Love you madly 

"It takes backbone to lead the life you want, Frank" April Wheeler [Revolutionary Road]

Today was a long day. I mean, long. And as I sit here I still feel like I'm in motion - but I guess that's a side effect from being in the car for 11 hours today. It didn't seem all that long but that doesn't mean I want to do it again. But man do I miss LA!!! SO MUCH. It's too cold and dry here in Utah and I have a million things to catch up on.

Today's song is dedicated to my brother and his love of punk rock and the Ramones. Miss you Jesse!!

#13 Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

Rooney (originally by the Ramones)

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
I love you
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
I love you
I do, I do

But I told her why we just can't make it
I want you still but just can't take it
The time has come we oughta break it
Someone has to pay the price

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
It's over
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
It's true, it's true

And I think of times we were together
As time went on it seemed forever
But times have changed
Now things are better
Someone had to pay the price 

"Ra Ra Rasputin, Russia's greatest love machine! It was a shame how he carried on..." Boney M. [1978 Disco Hit]

Today's title is in honor of our LA road trip mix.

I'm really exhausted so the entry will be short. Today's song is from a long-time favorite film of mine - That Thing You Do! And it's just a sweet song about how sometimes, there are certain people in our lives that we are drawn to. We can't help it! There's just something about them that's so irresistable that makes them special to us. Today, I challenge you to think about what makes someone you love so special to you. What's the thing THEY do? It's corny, I know. But just try it :)

#12 That Thing You Do!

The Wonders

You,
Doin' that thing you do,
Breaking my heart into a million pieces,
Like you always do
And you,
Don't mean to be cruel,
You never even knew about the heartache,
I've been going through
Well I try and try to forget you girl,
But it's just so hard to do,
Every time you do that thing you do

I,
Know all the games you play,
And I'm gonna find a way to let you know that,
You'll be mine someday
'Cause we,
Could be happy can't you see,
If you'd only let me be the one to hold you,
And keep you here with me
'Cause I try and try to forget you girl,
But it's just so hard to do,
Every time you do that thing you do

I don't ask a lot girl,
But I know one thing's for sure,
It's the love I haven't got girl,
And I just can't take it anymore

'Cause we,
Could be happy can't you see,
If you'd only let me be the one to hold you,
And keep you here with me
Cause it hurts me so just to see you go,
Around with someone new,
And if I know you you're doin' that thing,
Every day just doin' that thing,
I can't take you doing that thing you do

"No matter how high the stakes, sooner or later you're just gonna have to go with your gut. And maybe, just maybe, that'll take you right where you were supposed to be." Meredith Grey [Grey's Anatomy]

Yesterday was about taking risks.

Well, maybe not risks per say, but about putting yourself out there and not being afraid. This morning we drove out to Santa Monica to meet the makeup kids and join them on their excursions. We ate some DELICIOUS Chinese food and then went to the Makeup Effects Lab (MEL) in...somewhere...California. Hollywood maybe? I don't know. Anyway they do everything! All kinds of makeup stuff for film, tv, commercials, etc. They get hired to do whatever and they do it. We toured their big warehouse and talked to a really cool guy (who's name escapes me) about what he's done over the years. And we talked about how he got started, words of wisdom, and silicon pieces. It was pretty cool. And then I went shopping ;)

One of the coolest things, however, is when we were touring the warehouse and we went into this giant room filled with head/body casts of actors they'd worked on over the years. They keep them on hand just in case they ever need to make something for that actor again. And because they already have the cast it saves them time and money (which makes them more likely to be hired again).

Look! It's me and Val Kilmer's plaster head!!

So, on that note - let's talk about the song for today! I found it fitting, since we were talking about taking risks, that I should choose this song. Because love is about taking risks too! I mean, come on people. It's crazy, love and relationships. Not even necessarily in a romantic way, either. That's make makes our relationships worth something, in the end. It took risk and work to keep them. And that's my two cents. Hopefully it makes sense. It's early.

Also, this song was inspired by the fact that yesterday at MEL they had one of the red suits from the "Freak" video. Yup. Good old George Michael.

#11 Faith

George Michael

Well I guess it would be nice
If I could touch your body
I know not everybody
Has got a body like you

But I've got to think twice
Before I give my heart away
And I know all the games you play
Because I play them too

Oh but I
Need some time off from that emotion
Time to pick my heart up off the floor
And when that love comes down
Without devotion
Well it takes a strong man baby
But I'm showing you the door

'Cause I gotta have faith...

Baby
I know you're asking me to stay
Say please, please, please, don't go away
You say I'm giving you the blues
Maybe
You mean every word you say
Can't help but think of yesterday
And another who tied me down to loverboy rules

Before this river
Becomes an ocean
Before you throw my heart back on the floor
Oh baby I reconsider
My foolish notion
Well I need someone to hold me
But I'll wait for something more

Yes I've gotta have faith... 

"I don't know if life is greater than death. But love was more than either." Tristan [Tristan and Isolde]

Sometimes, you just fall in love. And you can't help it. And it takes you by surprise. And it's wonderful. For example, I didn't expect to fall so much in love with my ACTF/LA experience. But I did! Today I'm going all over LA with the makeup crew and we're touring places and going shopping and eating fabulous Chinese food. Here's this lovely song to help you not be quite so jealous of me ;)

#10 Stolen

Dashboard Confessional

We watch the season pull up its own stakes
And catch the last weekend of the last week
Before the gold and the glimmer have been replaced,
Another sun soaked season fades away

You have stolen my heart

Invitation only, grant farewells
Crash the best one, of the best ones
Clear liquor and cloudy eyed, too early to say goodnight

You have stolen my heart

And from the ballroom floor we are in celebration
One good stretch before our hibernation
Our dreams assured and we all, will sleep well

You have stolen
You have stolen my heart

I watch you spin around in the highest heels
You are the best one, of the best ones
We all look like we feel

You have stolen my
You have stolen my heart

"It's a Disneyland miracle!!!" Janell Turley [ACTF]

Yesterday, I went to Disneyland. For the first time ever! In my life! It was about the funnest/funniest thing I've done in a really, really long time. Seriously. It really is the happiest place on Earth. I mean, look at us all before we'd even gotten into the park. The effects were already taking hold of us

Yeah. Janell was probably the most excited out of all of us - but trust me. The excitement wasn't contained for long. The group was Me, Janell, DJB, McKell, Brittany, Anna, Mariah, Stephanie, David Morgan, Lisa and Cami. I rode Space montain (3 times), Indian Jones (3 times), Thunder Mountain (twice), Buzz Lightyear Space Commander, The Matterhorn and It's a Small World, just to name a few. And I saw Captain Eo and met Aladdin and Jasmine. All in all, it was extremely successful.

And now for the song for today! Since yesterday was all about happiness, I think it's only fair that the song for today be one that just plain makes me happy. And grin from ear to ear. It's fluffy and lovely. Enjoy kiddos!!

#9 Keep on Hoping

Raul Midon ft. Jason Mraz

Do you know what it’s like to wonder?
Do you know what it’s like to be alone in love
With the one you adore?
Do you know what it’s like to hold her?
Do you know what it’s like to feel the way I do?
Well if she only knew

I’m gonna keep on hoping
She catches my smile
And I’m gonna keep on hoping
That she likes my style
And I’m gonna keep on hoping
That one day she’ll be mine

Did you ever wish you could get away?

And do you know what it’s like to want her?
And to breathe her name
In every song you sing?
She is in everything

I’m gonna keep on hoping
That she catches my smile
And I’m gonna keep on hoping
That she likes my style
And I’m gonna keep on hoping
That one day she’ll be mine

Did you ever wish you could get away,
Even for a day,
Where they don’t know your name?

Did I ever think I could find someone
Who would be the one to love?

Do you know what it’s like to wonder?
Yes I know what it’s like to feel the way you do
And this one’s for you

I’m gonna keep on hoping
That she catches your smile
And I’m gonna keep on hoping
That she likes your style
And I’m gonna keep on hoping
One day you’ll find love

That’s why I’m gonna keep on kissing
Her in my dreams
And I’m gonna keep on
Waiting for those yellows to change to greens
And I’m gonna keep on
Hoping one day she’ll be mine

I’m gonna keep on hoping.

"Now, father, you're living in the past. This is the 14th century!" Prince Philip [Sleeping Beauty]

The instant I heard this song I fell in love. It has more of a ballad feel to it then any of the other songs I've posted so far. It's also from one of the albums that I love to listen to when I need to calm down, or when I'm in a bad mood and need to be cheered up. This song in particular fills me with a sense of hope. Someday I will find someone who feels this way about me, and I feel the same about them. That I am just the luckiest person alive to have someone as amazing as they are in my life. Something else I really love about this song is that it's from the point of view of an average guy. Not some awesome, larger than life superstar who had this amazingly beautiful love experience, but a normal guy, who fell in love with a normal girl, and is happier than he every thought he could be.

The video below is from a concert that Ben Folds did in Australia with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and it's beauty makes me want to weep. I hope you fall in love with this song just as much as I did when I first heard it. And, if you have heard it before, listen to this version with the orchestra. It'll blow your mind.

#8 The Luckiest

Ben Folds

I don't get many things right the first time

In fact, I am told that a lot

Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls

Brought me here

And where was I before the day

That I first saw your lovely face?

Now I see it everyday

And I know

That I am

I am

I am

The luckiest

What if I'd been born fifty years before you

In a house on a street where you lived?

Maybe I'd be outside as you passed on your bike

Would I know?

And in a white sea of eyes

I see one pair that I recognize

And I know

That I am

I am

I am

The luckiest

I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you

Next door there's an old man who lived to his nineties

And one day passed away in his sleep

And his wife; she stayed for a couple of days

And passed away

I'm sorry, I know that's a strange way to tell you that I know we belong

That I know

That I am

I am

I am

The luckiest 

"I am very fond of sunsets. Come, let us go look at a sunset" The Little Prince [The Little Prince]

Today's song is by a band that I've loved since middle school: Relient K. Every one of their songs is simple, to the point, and comes straight from their heart. You can feel it in every note they sing - and it's amazing. And if this song doesn't make you smile....well. There's something wrong with you.

Oh, and if you read this and you've got a spare moment - shoot me a text! I'm in a van driving to LA at the moment ;) It'd make me feel loved to hear from ya!

#7 Must've Done Something Right

Relient K

We should get jerseys cause we make a good team
But yours would look better than mine, cause you're outta my league
And I know that it's so cliche to tell you that everyday
I spend with you is the new best day of my life
Everyone watching us just turns away with disgust
It's Jealously, they can see that we've got it going on

And I'm racking my brain for a new improved way
To let you know your more to me than what I know how to say
You're OK with the way this is going to be
This is going to be the best thing we've ever seen

If anyone can make me a better person you could
All I gotta say is I must've done something good
I came along one day and you rearranged my life
All I gotta say is I must've done something right
I must've done something right

Maybe I'm just lucky cause it's hard to believe
Believe that somebody like you'd end up with someone like me
And I know that it's so cliche to talk about you this way
But I'll push all my inhibitions aside
It's so very obvious to everyone watching us
That we have got something real good going on

And I'm racking my brain for a new improved way
To let you know your more to me than what I know how to say
You're OK with the way this is going to be
This is going to be the best thing we've ever seen

If anyone can make me a better person you could
All I gotta say is I must've done something good
I came along one day and you rearranged my life
All I gotta say is I must've done something right
I must've done something right 

"I promise to love you every moment for forever" Edward Cullen [The Twilight Saga: Eclipse]

Well. My best friend got married. And here's how :)

First, the night before, we packed. And packed. And helped her not freak out. And packed. By the end of it she was all ready for her honeymoon getaway - with activity appropriate outfits and everything. 

Then, we took a picture as out last moments as single, best friends. 

Then, she had her hair done by her future Sister-in-Law. Look how gorgeous!

Then, Kara and I had the very important job of securely transporting the flowers from Burley to the Temple in Idaho Falls. We took out jobs very seriously. 

Then we got to the temple and waited. and waited. and waited until a BUNCH of people started coming into the waiting room where we were. And I mean A BUNCH.

When they came out they were married. That's how it works, right?!

After many minutes of picture taking, I officially took my first picture with my married best friend. And that's how it went.

In a nutshell, of course :D

"Kiss me arse!" "Kiss mine! In English!" Gerry and Holly Kennedy [P.S. I Love You]

I'm going to LA tomorrow!!! I'm so excited. I'm afraid that I'm not going to be able to keep up with my Valentines songs...but we'll see. Maybe I'll post a few in advance to give myself of cushion room.

Today's song is from another one of my favorite movies, "P.S. I Love You". Some people may say that it's extremely depressing and no fun to watch at all - but I think it's just wonderful. I cry like a child everytime I watch it and here's why: it's all about valuing what you have while you have it. So that's the message for today. Be grateful for what you've got :) You never know when your life is going to change. This song is lovely and sweet and Irish. Enjoy it!

#6 Love You 'Til The End

The Pogues

I just want to see you
When you're all alone
I just want to catch you if I can
I just want to be there
When the morning light explodes
On your face it radiates
I can't escape
I love you 'til the end

I just want to tell you nothing
You don't want to hear
All I want is for you to say
Why don't you just take me
Where I've never been before
I know you want to hear me
Catch my breath
I love you 'til the end (x4)

I just want to be there
When we're caught in the rain
I just want to see you laugh not cry
I just want to feel you
When the night puts on its cloak
I'm lost for words dont tell me
Cause all I can say
I love you 'til the end (x5)

All I can say
I love you 'til the end (x3

It's all I can say
I love you 'til the end (x3)

“You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” Winnie the Pooh

First off, the quote for today? Brilliant. Look up Winnie the Pooh quotes and your day will be severely brightened. Seriously they're quite wonderful.

If any of you know me, you know that I have an intense love of 80's music. So, when I was trying to choose a song for today I didn't even know where to start. So many good power ballads, sweet love songs, and just plain good music. I decided to go with the band I've been listening to from the womb. Bon Jovi. (Also if you know me you know that I find him immensely attractive. Good ol' Jon Bon) This song is one I don't listen to often, but every time I hear it I get the biggest, silliest grin on my face.Itt's everything a power ballad should be. Sad, sappy, beautiful and rockin'. Especially this video. I mean - the hair! The fantastic coats!! UH I LOVE IT!!! Spread the love y'all.

#5 I'll Be There For You
Bon Jovi

I guess this time you're really leaving

I heard your suitcase say goodbye

And as my broken heart lays bleeding

You say true love it's suicide

You say you've cried a thousand rivers

And now you're swimming for the shore

You left me drowning in my tears

And you won't save me anymore

Now I'm praying to God you'll give me one more chance, girl

I'll be there for you

These five words I swear to you

When you breathe I wanna be the air for you

I'll be there for you

I'd live and I'd die for you

Steal the sun from the sky for you

Words can't say what love can do

I'll be there for you

I know you know we've had some good times

Now they have their own hiding place

I can promise you tomorrow

But I can't buy back yesterday

And baby you know my hands were dirty

But I wanted to be your Valentine

I'll be the water when you get thirsty, baby

When you get drunk, I'll be the wine

And I wasn't there when you were happy

I wasn't there when you were down

I didn't mean to miss your birthday, baby

I wish I'd seen you blow those candles out

I'll be there for you

These five words I swear to you

When you breathe I wanna be the air for you

I'll be there for you

I'd live and I'd die for you

Steal the sun from the sky for you

Words can't say what love can do

I'll be there for you

"You're almost nearly perfect!" "That's a rotten thing to say!" Corie and Paul Bratter [Barefoot in the Park]

Perfection. What an interesting concept. People are always concerned with finding that "perfect" person or their "perfect match". I think that too often we become so wrapped up in this idea of perfect we miss out on amazing opportunities that are right in front of our lives. Now, this isn't to say lower your standards by any means but let's face it - nobody's perfect. But, if we're lucky, we can find a partner who will be our equal in helping us to daily, strive for perfection. Just a thought.

On that note, today's song is a throwback to the good ol' elementary school days. Boy bands. Yup. You heard me. I myself was a big Backstreet Boys fan. In recent years I've come to have a love for N*SYNC as well, but the good ol' BSB will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you, bleach haired boys of the '90s, for reminding us that our love and our hearts and ultimately "All I have to Give"

Oh. And I hesitate to put the lyrics up. I mean, you always sing a long and you know you know the words but....when you actually read them - it's a wonder they got anywhere in this business ;)

#4 All I Have to Give

The Backstreet Boys

I don't know what he does to make you cry
But I'll be there to make you smile
I don't have a fancy car
To get to you I'd walk a thousand miles
I don't care if he buys you nice things
Does his gifts come from the heart?
I don't know
But if you were my girl
I'd make it so we'd never be apart
But my love is all I have to give
Without you I don't think I could live
I wish I could give the world to you
But love is all I have to give

When you talk (when you talk) does it seem like he's not
Even listening to a word you say?
That's okay babe, just tell me your problems
I'll try my best to kiss them all away
Does he leave (does he leave) when you need him the most?
Does his friends get all your time?
Baby please
I'm on my knees
Praying for the day that you'll be mine
To you... (hey girl) hey girl, I don't want you to cry no more inside
All the money in the world could never add up to all the love
I have inside... I love you

And I will give it to you
All I can give, all I can give
Everything I have is for you
But love is all I have to give
But my love is all I have to give
Without you I don't think I can live
I wish I could give the world to you
But love is all I have to give... to you 

"Are those mountains or clouds?" "Mountains" "Oh...they're in the way of the sky." Madre and Me [My Birthday!]

Well, as you may have gathered if you read the title, TODAY IS MY 21st BIRTHDAY! Crazy, right? But I love birthdays because they make you feel extra loved. Seriously. Kelsey Moss (who is FABULOUS) even mentioned me in her Valentines post today! Isn't she just the best?? AND I had two separate groups of people sing to me in the makeup room today, and my lovely roommates even baked me a cake! I was totally surprised :) Since I'm not home a bunch I forget just how lovely they all are. PLUS my mommy is here with me until Saturday! Which, turned out to be a huge blessing because I've been super crazy swamped all week and having her here has been the biggest comfort. Moms are so good for that. All in all, it was a fantastic day. And I can't believe I'm 21 years old. Oh goodness.

Today's song has long been a favorite of mine. I grew up with The Beatles. I know a lot of people have mixed feelings (some love them, some don't particularly care for then) but for me, they mean family and memories. You may not have ever really thought of this song as your typical love song, but I hope that one day, I can have a lovely relationship like Desmond and Molly. Simple, and full of love. Enjoy.

#3 Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da

The Beatles

Desmond has his barrow in the market place...
Molly is the singer in a band...
Desmond says to Molly "Girl, I like your face"
And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand...
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah!...
Lala how the life goes on...
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah!...
Lala how the life goes on.

Desmond takes a trolley to the jewelry store...
Buys a twenty carat golden ring...
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door...
And as he gives it to her she begins to sing...
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah!...
Lala how the life goes on...
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah!...
Lala how the life goes on.

In a couple of years they have built a home sweet home,
With a couple of kids running in the yard,
Of Desmond and Molly Jones... (Ha ha ha ha ha)

Happy ever after in the market place...
Desmond lets the children lend a hand...
Molly stays at home and does her pretty face...
And in the evening she still sings it with the band...
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah!...
Lala how the life goes on...
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah!...
Lala how the life goes on.

In a couple of years they have built a home sweet home,
With a couple of kids running in the yard,
Of Desmond and Molly Jones...
Happy ever after in the market place...
Molly lets the children lend a hand...
Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face...
And in the evening she's a singer with the band...
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah!...
Lala how the life goes on...
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah!...
Lala how the life goes on.

"This is true love - you think this happens every day?" Westley [The Princess Bride]

Oh my. Gavin DeGraw. How I love everything you do. Today's song comes from the Tristan and Isolde soundtrack. If you haven't seen this movie - DO IT NOW. It's amazing and everything that Romeo and Juliet wishes it could be. This song is simple and beautiful. Enjoy.

#2 We Belong Together

Gavin DeGraw

We belong together
Like the open seas and shores
Wedded by the planet force
We've both been spoken for

The hammer may strike, be dead on the ground
A nail to my hand, a cross on his crown
We're done if we're undone
Finished if we are incomplete
As one we are everything
We are everything we need

We belong together
Like the open seas and shores
Wedded by the planet force
We've both been spoken for

What good is a life, with no one to share
The light of the moon, the honor of a swear
We can try to live the way of which you speak
Taste the milk of your mother earth's love
Spread the word of consciousness you see
We are everything we need

We belong together
Like the open seas and shores
Wedded by the planet force
We've both been spoken for

All this indecision
All this independent strength
Still, we've got our hearts on save
We've got our hearts on save

Someday when you're lonely
Sometime after all this bliss
Somewhere lost in emptiness
I hope you find this gift...
I hope you find this gift...
I hope you find this gift. 

"Is there any way that I can tell you how my life has changed? Any way at all to let you know what sweetness you have given me? There is so much to say. I cannot find the words. Except for these: I love you" Elise McKenna [Somewhere in Time]

I've decided that I'm going to attempt to join my good friend Kelsey Moss in her celebration of Valentines Day. I haven't always been a fan of said holiday (more often referring to it as Single Awareness Day) especially since I go to a school that seems to be chock full of not only couples, but young married couples. However, this year I'm going to try and focus my attention on love in general - love for life, my family, and the many blessings I receive on a daily basis from my heavenly father. In order to do this, each day I'm going to post the lyrics and music video to one of my favorite song about love (note that I didn't day 'love songs') and short explanation as to why I chose to share it with you. 

To start things off, I'm going to share with you one of my favorites: Dig by Incubus. I love this song because it's not so much about the romantic love, but about human connection. I'm a very relationship/people oriented person, and therefore and am able to really connect to this song. Like it states "we all have someone who digs at us". Take a moment to think about the people in your life who dig at you to become a better version of yourself or who dig you out from under the massive amounts of stress you've buried yourself in. Let them know who much you love them - and start this month right. 

Oh, and Brandon Boyd is a master lyricist. Just saying

#1 Dig

Incubus

We all have a weakness
But some of ours are easy to identify.
Look me in the eye
and ask for forgiveness;
We'll make a pact to never speak that word again.
Yes, you are my friend.

We all have something that digs at us.
At least we dig each other.
So when weakness turns my ego up
I know you'll count on the me from yesterday.

If I turn into another,
Dig me up from under what is covering
The better part of me.
Sing this song!
Remind me that we'll always have each other
When everything else is gone.

We all have a sickness
That cleverly attaches and multiplies
No matter how we try.

We all have someone that digs at us.
At least we dig each other.
So when sickness turns my ego up
I know you'll act as a clever medicine.

If I turn into another,
Dig me up from under what is covering
The better part of me.
Sing this song!
Remind me that we'll always have each other
When everything else is gone.

Oh, each other
When everything else is gone.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ohh
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhhh

If I turn into another,
Dig me up from under what is covering
The better part of me.
Sing this song!
Remind me that we'll always have each other
When everything else is gone.

Oh, each other
When everything else is gone.

Oh, each other
When everything else is gone.