1-11-11

my heater-hog pup.

we are on snow day #2 here and i. am. going. crazy. 

yes, 4 days of free vacation is awesome! but what the heck am i suppose to do? being from florida the only time we get days off is for hurricanes. earth shaking, tree rocking, windows breaking, roof collapsing hurricanes. another words "scared for your life days". snow days are pretty, quiet, and boring! 

ok, so i could be productive; study, read, work-out, write thank-you letters. mmm yeah not happening. something about the industrial sized space heater that i had a to fight a crazy lady at walmart for (thats another blog post) or the heated blanket the MIL gave me, i am lazy. instead, i have inhabited the same pj set for 3 days, read waaaay to many blogs, facebook stalked, watched the bachelor, and stuffed my face. 

for you snow day veterans out there, how do you do it?

on another note, my guilty pleasure aka, britney spears, came out with her new single today. you can judge but i will forever love this girl for 2 reasons...

1. at age 14 i sat 9 rows back from a stage (with my mother) and screamed hit me baby one more time. appropriate for a teen? probably not. 

2. my husband and spears share the same birthday. it was destined. 

i'm pretty sure this is the new "creepster at the bar" anthem but i still love you brit. 

gonna give all my secrets away

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I believe music has seasons;  just like our lives. My playlists are honestly dependent on temperature. Here is my soundtrack for fall...

Secrets: One Republic
Skinny Love: Bon Iver {a little late on the train but I'm pretty much obsessed}
The Cave: Mumford & Sons {folk and fall? duh.}
Rosyln: Bon Iver & St. Vincent {twihards, this one is for you}
Wait til You See My Smile: Alicia Keys {gets me on the treadmill}
Glitter In The Air: Pink
Dance With Me Baby: Ben Rector {because dancing should be a daily activity}
Flightless Bird American Mouth: Iron & Wine {i have been smitten with this man and his beard for years. i think his music is what love actually sounds like.}
Love Lost: Temper Trap
Mykonos: Fleet Foxes
The House That Built Me: Miranda Lambert {warms my homesick heart during the holidays}
I And Love And You: Avett Brothers
Poison & Wine: The Civil Wars {so beautiful. favorite duet ever.}
Teenage Dream: Katy Perry {yes, i am THAT girl who dances in her pjs with a hairbrush.}
Dogs: Damien Rice 
Blackbird: The Beatles
Nothing Fancy: Dave Barnes {brings me back to fall at Samford and falling in love}
Nothingman: Pearl Jam 
23: Jimmy Eat World {experienced live in the fall with Ross. one of the best nights of our lives}

my jam

Today would  be John Lennon's 70th Birthday. Being that he is my favorite Beatle I have to pay tribute. Lennon's Don't Let Me Down, the last time the Beatles ever performed together in public. Enjoy. 

my jam

Sweet Dispostion by the Temper Trap

This song takes me to a place of  humid summer nights, the scent of salt water, windows down in a red Mustang, cursing along Scenic Highway. 

The beauty of music.

my jam

Dog Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine.

Inspired by this song to find my dream job. Oy Vey.

Also check out this tune on the trailer to Eat, Pray, Love. So excited to see the movie after reading the book! 

my jam

This jam is getting me through my week. Mandi Mapes is an incredible music artist that just so happens to worship at my Church. Truly a blessing. The following song, Love Story, was written by Mandi and based on a series studying the book of Ruth. A reminder of the most important story of love sewn in my life through the gospel. Such a beautiful "reflection that this love is more than just me and you".

You can find this song and its album on iTunes.

my jam

Many of you might have seen this Nike commercial during the winter Olympics. I literally get chills watching it (loser, I know). The song is actually titled Ali in the Jungle by The Hours. The power of the mind never seizes to amaze me. This song is truly inspirational, especially when you are busting your butt on the treadmill. 

my jam

Music has always played a big part in my life. I'm an admirer of all genres from The Beatles to Busta. I love finding new artists and thought it would be fun to share "my jam" of the week with you. 

Right now I'm all about Daniel Merriweather from Australia. Check out Red from his new album Love &War. My modern day Stevie Wonder.