Christina Perri - Arms (Official Lyric Video)

Jar of Hearts was great too, but I love this new song by Christina Perri.

TOMS - Mom's Day Printed Canvas Classics

TOMS - Mom's Day Printed Canvas Classics

The Toms I now want! <3

Rolling in the Deep

Adele has such a powerful, soulful voice it gives me goosebumps. I'm sure I didn't do it justice, but I sang this song at karaoke during my spring break trip.




Rolling in the Deep by Adele


There's a fire starting in my heart,
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the dark,

Finally, I can see you crystal clear,
Go ahead and sell me out and a I'll lay your ship bare,
See how I'll leave with every piece of you,
Don't underestimate the things that I will do,

There's a fire starting in my heart,
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the dark,

The scars of your love remind me of us,
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all,
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless,
I can't help feeling,

We could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
Rolling in the deep,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
You had my heart inside of your hand,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
And you played it to the beat,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

Baby, I have no story to be told,
But I've heard one on you and I'm gonna make your head burn,
Think of me in the depths of your despair,
Make a home down there as mine sure won't be shared,

The scars of your love remind me of us,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
I can't help feeling,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

We could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
(From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/a/adele-lyrics/rolling-in-the-deep-lyrics.html)
Rolling in the deep,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
You had my heart inside of your hands,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
And you played it to the beat,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

Could have had it all,
Rolling in the deep,
You had my heart inside of your hands,
But you played it with a beating,

Throw your soul through every open door,
Count your blessings to find what you look for,
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold,
You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you've sown,

(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
We could have had it all,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
We could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
It all, it all, it all,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

We could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
Rolling in the deep,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
You had my heart inside of your hands,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
And you played it to the beat,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),

Could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me),
Rolling in the deep,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
You had my heart inside of your hands,

But you played it, 
You played it,
You played it,
You played it to the beat.

The Story

"And I was made for you..." ...Such a beautiful song by Brandi Carlile.

The Happiness Machine!

"I wanna give it a hug." ...I agree with that girl! This thing is awesome! I want the sunflowers or the sub ;)

We All Need Saving...

Sometimes, my fiance finds just the right song to express what is going on in our lives...This is one that we both love, by Jon McLaughlin, that Aaron posted on facebook about 2 weeks ago.

"We All Need Saving"

Come on, come on
You have got to move on
This is not the you i know
This isn't real
It's just all you can feel
And that's the way that feelings go
And whether or not it's right or wrong you'll do what you will do

[Chorus]
When the cloud in the sky starts to pour
And your life is just a storm you're braving
Don't tell yourself you can't lean on someone else
Cause we all need saving sometimes

Say what you will but the time that we fill
While we're on the earth
Should not be alone
We were meant to be known
You make me what i'm worth
But i can't keep you from yourself you'll do what you will do

[Chorus]

I don't know why it has to be this way and
I don't know the cure
But please believe someone has felt this before

[Chorus] 

Take Home A Bag of Happiness...Don't Mind if I Do...

These are the absolute best sour gummy worms ever.

My Golden Retriever, and his favorite thing ever: A ball!

Chance loves tennis balls; even fake ones like this one, which squeaks!

Even when my room/brain feels scattered, deep down, it isn't..

At the messiest, sloppiest moments for my room, my closet stays organized. I like to think it is a reflection of how I really am deep down. My innermost me. I don't enjoy being messy, but sometimes I just get to busy to care how my room looks I guess. I feel like I'm not alone in this! I remember being constantly nagged about cleaning my room when I was younger; until my mom just gave up. She would've been happy with my closet organization at least:

Now, after taking this pictures, my closet is more organized and tidy. I went through and got rid of a lot of things I'd been holding on to for just too long.

A pile of mostly shoes and belts I never wear...to Goodwill they go!

The closest pile of clothes are some from people I love that I felt bad getting rid of.
But I think they would rather me donate them than not wear them, if they don't flatter me the way I want them to.
The far pile are things I bought, or got 2nd hand from family.

Ahh...so much better! The OCD part of me is pleased!

My Room Reflects My Brain

I've never been diagnosed, but I'm sort of OCD about certain things. I don't like it when my food touches, and I eat my meals in a particular order usually--where I will completely consume one item before moving to the next. I like even numbers, and the number 5, because they can be easily divided. Even numbers are good because then they can be paired off in a lovely orderly way. Multiples of 5 are good, as they can be divided by 5, and 5 is great because if there were 5 people standing in a line, there would be 2 on each side, and 1 in the middle. I love symmetry. Hence, my favorite number is 8. The most symmetrical number of all.

Sometimes though, when looking in my room, one would not be able to tell that I like to keep things neat and organized. My room can sometimes get very messy and unorganized....and this is usually a reflection of how my brain is feeling at that time. When I have too many things on my mind, I don't often stop to clean my room, which leads to it looking like this:

From the doorway, looking in. Two of the messiest areas can't be seen from this angle.

(Note: my pink suitcase, a christmas sweater, and picture frame.)

(Notice the hammock, towel, and Charlotte Russe bag.)

My messy bed (Note the messed up sheets, dog-pillow, and fleece snoopy pjs.)

(Notice: Double Stuffed Oreos, Arby's and a Heating Pad.)

(Note my new pair of heels, Rudolph, and Becky's Wedding Photo)

(Notice Aladdin, and pictures of my loved ones.)

Yes, overall, it isn't actually too horrible--but this was while my grandma was helping me to clean it! When my room gets messy like this, I still know where everything is. The things closest to my bed are things that are most important. On the far wall, (by the door) are usually things that I don't want in my room anymore. So I have an organized mess! ;)

My First Documentary

Last year, I decided take off spring quarter to spend time with my mom, as her health quickly declined. After she lost her battle with cancer, and the fight for her life early in the morning of May 12, 2010, my life was changed forever. I had known for a little over a month, (since April 10th) that mom's cancer had spread to her brain, and that there was nothing more that the doctors could do to help her. April 10, 2010, I came home from Ohio State, and hospice came to our house for the first time. I was very lucky to be able to spend a great deal of time with my mom during that last month. Of course, she didn't want me to get behind in my classes, so she seemed less worried when I was in Columbus.This documentary was a project I had to do for one of my classes that quarter. I finished all my work over the summer, and that is why this was made 2 months after my mom's death. I am Christian, but unlike many people who claim to be Christian but seem to hate other religions, I am very open-minded and feel that it doesn't really matter if you say you believe in God, in Allah, in a Great Spirit or what-have-you. I believe that it is only important to believe in something bigger than yourself. A Great Maker of some sort. With that, I'll let you all watch my video if you would like, but just to warn you, it is kinda lengthy!

JULIAN SMITH - Expensive Haircut

Wonder what they would do if I tried this at Great Clips next time I go get my hair trimmed? Which needs to be soon...

JULIAN SMITH - Beached Whale

What a lazy kitty...and so ruude! haha

JULIAN SMITH - Brag Call

I want a hot tub! Love this video...I've never gotten a "brag call" but I've been drunk dialed before....people shouldn't be allowed to use their phones sometimes, late at night..

JULIAN SMITH - Confederate Candle

Oooh new candles...with such lovely aromas too...

JULIAN SMITH - Shirt Thief

Next time I'm out shopping, I'm totally stopping into Hot Topic and buying this shirt!

JULIAN SMITH - Waffles

Yummm....I love me so waffles! I don't think I could eat 12 though..or even 8...

JULIAN SMITH - Hot Kool Aid

I love Julian Smith. He is so smart, funny, and talented. I find this video amusing, because it reminds me of fights between my sister and I...

JULIAN SMITH - Trees Hate You

It is annoying when you want your guests to leave, but you don't know what to tell them. I would never do this though!

I know this...I planned it this much...promise.

I would not lie about something like this. From this point on I will be honest about everything..even more honest than I was in the past...which was pretty darn honest. & from now on, I will share exactly what I feel like sharing at that moment. Ok. Good bye! For now... ;)

All about Dynamic Views for Readers

All about Dynamic Views for Readers

I will be honest, now, and from now on.

Hello all! If you are reading this, I know you already care about me that much...because of what I did on facebook the other day. (Thanks, Rhianna, for giving me the confidence to do what I did on facebook.) I did it, because it was WAY not normal for me to do! Haha :)

*As I type, "Holes in the Floor of Heaven," is playing...which is so much my life..it is kind of scary! (By: Steve Wariner)

Now...it is 9:30pm. It was about 7 pm when I wrote all that. ^

I'm now watching "Gone With The Wind." One of Mom's favorite movies...and now...mine too. And I know why now too. WHY I think the things I think, is something I am JUST NOW putting together. I really really truly believe now that everything happens (when it needs to happen.) ...even bad things...because of a higher power. (God, Allah, "The Great Spirit", "The Great Maker"). Call him/her/it/whatever...what you want to call that higher power....that thing called FATE.