"Music is what feelings sound like"

Today, I plugged in my IPOD at work and zoned out the rest of the office as I worked and jammed away. There’s nothing like good music that speaks to your heart- at least for me- I just LOVE music! Some good one’s for my recently played lists:

Regina Spektor- Samson:
“You are my sweetest downfall... I loved you first”

Ben Harper and The Blind Boys- Where Could I Go
“Now I’m coming to you with my arms open wide”

Joshua Radin & Schuyler Fisk- Paperweight
“Every word you say I think I should write down, don’t want to forget come daylight...happy to lay here, just happy to be here…I’m happy to know you”

Yann Tiersen-La valse d’Amelie (version orchestra)
…this one just makes me smile!

Ray Lamontagne- Forever My Friend
“Forever my friend, forever my love, forever the woman that I'm thinking of….I just think if we keep our hearts together…Just think if we build on this trust that we have for one another…baby we can make this last a lifetime”

Happy medium

Ahhhh….I didn’t blog yesterday, because frankly I felt like crawling into a hole and never ever coming out. I had one of those days where I felt so unable to be happy and motivated…it was no bueno. I have realized something about myself. I have two very conflicting sides. One side needs to be busy at all times, I have to be working on multiple projects, I have to be taking on something new, I have to be moving….learning….pushing….then there’s another side that needs to be able to wind down. If I don’t get this time, I get very, VERY cranky. I get fussy and irritated and feel like the entire world is against me. I resent that I can’t relax, do something I enjoy even if it’s totally unproductive…..just CHILL. So I must focus on finding myself a happy medium, even if it’s just one day a week. Because just that one day of slowing down puts a break on the going going going. BUT!! Today, I received some good news, and that is that Matthew and I got approved on our very first home together! Rental that is, but given the areas we were interested in and the high supply of renters, we were surprised at how fast things were going and even got denied twice due to “kinships” J Well that’s just fine because our place is just wonderful. And I can’t wait!

Moral of the week: Have faith. Don’t worry when things are out of your hands. Just have faith.

Its good to be back

Where do I begin? I am DONE with my class, DONE with the CSET (for now), and have settled all the big pre-wedding decisions. I am elated!! I finally have a moment to breathe…..to clean….to exercise….to read….to cook…..ahhhhh it feels so good!!

Today, I feel as though I am on Cloud 9. I’m just so amazed at how good life can be. Just a few days ago I felt like I couldn’t go another day without taking a break, but I pushed through it and I feel great!

Key Takeaways:

(1) Healthy body = Healthy mind (Sleep is good. Exercise is a must. Food matters.)
(2) Don’t expect others to do things just because you would.
(3) My best friend = the world’s greatest maid of honor.
(4) Etsy.com is amazing.
(5) God is good. Always!

Random, I know. But totally true. And I get to watch LOST tonight. A-w-e-s-o-m-e!