music makes me smile

Today feels a little gloomy... for reasons just beyond the insane thunderstorm raging outside. 

But no matter.

When all else fails, music is where I turn to bring the sun back out.

1.

Mindy Gledhill: Anchor

I am a huge fan. I love the whimsy, her voice, and the sentiment.

There are those who think I'm strange

They would box me up, and tell me to change

But you hold me close and softly say

That you wouldn't have me any other way 

                                

2.

Phillip Phillps: Home

Yep, you read that right. His name is Phillip Phillips. I'm sure you've already seen/hear that he is the newest American Idol winner. (I have hope for this one). 

If you get lost, you can always be found

Just know you're not alone

Cause I'm going make this place your home

3.

Luke Bryan: Drunk on You

Perhaps I've been living in the south for too long, but the country is starting to get to me.

I'm drunk on you

and high on summertime

NOTE: I do NOT support drinking or drugs,  I just like the play on words ;)

Anyway, these are just a few of the songs that have kept me earphones busy today. 

Hope you enjoy :)

[much love]

Monday's musings: Relocation edition

I started this blog in Arkansas...

But now, I find myself in Tennessee.

As a little kid, you think about all the perks of growing up:

-staying up late

-eating dessert before dinner

-going wherever you want, whenever you want

-etc.

Basically, you can't wait until you are in charge.

BUT.

What you fail to recognize as a kid is that things are never completely under your control.

No.

Lots of things are out of your realm of authority.

We don't always get to decide if we stay or if we go... if people like us or they don't... or the timing of things either.

We just don't.

Which is how we landed here in TN.

Land of Elvis, barbecue, and my favorite sushi restaurant.

This is not where I would chose to be at this point in my life... not geographically or philosophically. 

I don't like being dependent and I do like having my own space. 

But that being said, I'm determined to "bloom where I am planted"... so to speak.

I will choose to be happy, because if nothing else, I at least have control over that. 
[Much Love]

A blog about love

Long hiatus, I know...

But, I have to share this gem with you...

I stumbled across this blog a week or so ago:

A Blog About Love

I have spent my free time since, reading totally engulfed their beautiful story of lost love, change, personal happiness, and love found. 

It has changed my life. Sure, that sounds silly. A blog? Life changing? But hear me out... its UN.REAL.

So, if you have any time over the next few days, hop on over there. Trust me, you'll be so glad you did. 

[Much Love]