I love Jason Mraz. (Although McFly comes first in my heart, another post on that though.) Anyway, I'm listening to Jason this evening as I do homework. He has such a lovely smooth voice. His music is mellow, fun, hopeful, artistic, and just freakin' awesome!
I was in a disgruntled mood all day. (Started with elementary kids, then to stuck in an elevator for a couple minutes, and topped off with group project frustration.) So anyway, I'm feeling grumpy and moody and Jason's song The Sunshine Song comes on my Jason shuffle. And I love the sun and sunshine. It makes me so happy. This song musically embodies the feeling of the sun and lyrically is very powerful. I felt like a bad person after listening to the song. There was no reason for me to be in a bad mood. I really didn't have a bad day. And there are so many people out there who are struggling so much more than me. There are people who have much bigger crosses to bare and I need to stop being such a wimp. Not only is the Sunshine Song powerful but Jason Mraz inspires me. He is so full of peace and love for the world and everyone in it. I would love to emulate him. I want to know how he is so peaceful. (Besides the fact he has a joyologist.) And today Mr. Mraz is at the top of my list of people I want to meet and have a long conversation with. (No worries McFly is still up there too.)
One more thing, Jason won 2 Grammy's this year and neither award was televised and I am PISSED about it! He is such a wonderful person and he wasn't give his time to shine. Last year he lost to stinky John Mayer who is just not a nice person. (Or so it seems.) Anyway, Jason posted a lovely acceptance speech on his myspace blog. You should check it out. He was so gracious about winning and how it all went down. I hope to have him as a brother in law someday. (My sister is IN LOVE with him and I'm totally cool with it. 'Cuz that means he and I can be bff.)
I hope you enjoy the melodious music of Mr. Mraz. If you haven't listened to him you definitely should.
The Sunshine Song
Jason Mraz
Well sometimes the sun shines on
Other people's houses and not mine.
Some days the clouds paint the sky all gray
And it takes away my summertime.
Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you,
While I struggle to get mine.
If there's a light in everybody,
Send out your ray of sunshine.
I want to walk the same roads as everybody else, Through the trees and past the gates.
Getting high on heavenly breezes,
Making new friends along the way.
I won't ask much of nobody,
I'm just here to sing along.
And make my mistakes looks gracious,
And learn some lessons from my wrongs.
Well sometimes the sun shines on
Other people's houses and not mine.
Some days the clouds paint the sky all gray
And it takes away my summertime.
Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you,
While I struggle to get mine.
A little light never hurt nobody,
Send out your ray of sunshine.
Oh, if this little light of mine
Combined with yours today,
How many watts could we luminate?
How many villages could we save?
And my umbrella's tired of the weather,
Wearing me down.
Well, look at me now.
You should look as good as your outlook,
Would you mind if I took some time,
to soak up your light, your beautiful light?
You've got a paradise inside.
I get hungry for love and thirsty for life,
And much too full on the pain,
When I look to the sky to help me
And sometimes it looks like rain.
As the sun shines on other people's houses
And not mine,
And the sky paints those clouds in a way
That it takes away the summertime,
Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you,
while I kindly stand by.
If there's a light in everybody,
Send out your ray of sunshine
You're undeniably warm, you're cerulean,
You're perfect in desire.
Won't you hang around
so the sun, it can shine on me,
And the clouds they can roll away,
And the sky can become a possibility?
If there's a light in everybody,
Send out your ray of sunshine.
I hope you do send out your ray of sunshine
Peace, love, and sunshine!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
In Which I'm Procrastinating and (Trying to Be) Inspired
I should be productive right now but find it difficult. I've had some blog ideas in my head so I thought, what the hell, let's blog!
So here's what I've been thinking. There are certain movies in our culture, specifically American culture but other cultures as well that everyone should see. These movies are often referenced in other pop culture articles and in everyday conversation. Now obviously I have some favorite movies that I think everyone should see (ie Bridget Jones' Diary, The Mummy, She's The Man, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers etc) but for my official list I've tried to think of movies that are truly essential to see. So here goes my list.
In no particular order, Movies Everyone Should See:
The Original Star Wars Trilogy (At least the first one, Episode IV A New Hope, although Return of the Jedi is my favorite, Princess Leia buns anyone?)
Indiana Jones (Again at least one of the original trilogy, my personal favorite is the third one The Last Crusade. Sean Connery rocked it!)
Grease (You gotta know about Summer Lovin' and hickies from Knicky)
The Sound of Music (How do you solve a problem like Maria? Well if you watch the movie you find out! But seriously everyone should know that the hills come alive with the sound of music.)
Titanic (Epic. End of story.)
Casablanca (Here's lookin' at you kid. C'mon don't you wanna know who he's lookin' at and why? Not my favorite movie but it's good. One you just have to see once.)
This is where a Disney movie should go but I couldn't decide which one. Everyone should see at least one hand animated Disney movie. My personal favorite is Beauty and the Beast but Aladdin and The Little Mermaid and Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty are all great. So I say the Disney movie of your choice goes here.
Die Hard (I've seen this movie more times than I would like [Dad] but, people need to know where yipee kayay mother f***** comes from. I think it's good for girls to see. It's a typical guy, action movie.)
White Christmas or Holiday Inn (The epitome of Christmas. Although I really like Christmas Vacation too.)
I feel like a horror movie should be on here to represent that category but I'm really not a big horror movie fan. I haven't seen any of the classics unless you count I Know What You Did Last Summer.
I also think a chick flick should be on here but there are so many. I feel like Pretty Woman, Sleepless In Seattle, or An Affair to Remember are the most classic and commonly referenced.
Well, I guess that's my list. Feel free to comment or add your thoughts on what should be on the list of Movies that Everyone Should See.
Peace!
So here's what I've been thinking. There are certain movies in our culture, specifically American culture but other cultures as well that everyone should see. These movies are often referenced in other pop culture articles and in everyday conversation. Now obviously I have some favorite movies that I think everyone should see (ie Bridget Jones' Diary, The Mummy, She's The Man, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers etc) but for my official list I've tried to think of movies that are truly essential to see. So here goes my list.
In no particular order, Movies Everyone Should See:
The Original Star Wars Trilogy (At least the first one, Episode IV A New Hope, although Return of the Jedi is my favorite, Princess Leia buns anyone?)
Indiana Jones (Again at least one of the original trilogy, my personal favorite is the third one The Last Crusade. Sean Connery rocked it!)
Grease (You gotta know about Summer Lovin' and hickies from Knicky)
The Sound of Music (How do you solve a problem like Maria? Well if you watch the movie you find out! But seriously everyone should know that the hills come alive with the sound of music.)
Titanic (Epic. End of story.)
Casablanca (Here's lookin' at you kid. C'mon don't you wanna know who he's lookin' at and why? Not my favorite movie but it's good. One you just have to see once.)
This is where a Disney movie should go but I couldn't decide which one. Everyone should see at least one hand animated Disney movie. My personal favorite is Beauty and the Beast but Aladdin and The Little Mermaid and Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty are all great. So I say the Disney movie of your choice goes here.
Die Hard (I've seen this movie more times than I would like [Dad] but, people need to know where yipee kayay mother f***** comes from. I think it's good for girls to see. It's a typical guy, action movie.)
White Christmas or Holiday Inn (The epitome of Christmas. Although I really like Christmas Vacation too.)
I feel like a horror movie should be on here to represent that category but I'm really not a big horror movie fan. I haven't seen any of the classics unless you count I Know What You Did Last Summer.
I also think a chick flick should be on here but there are so many. I feel like Pretty Woman, Sleepless In Seattle, or An Affair to Remember are the most classic and commonly referenced.
Well, I guess that's my list. Feel free to comment or add your thoughts on what should be on the list of Movies that Everyone Should See.
Peace!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Blog Rules
So, this probably should have been my first post but...that's just not the way I roll. This blog is purely for my enjoyment and I am using it as an outlet for my thoughts and opinions. (Especially with the lack of nearby friends.) Anyway, if you don't like what I say or how I say it don't read this blog. I will delete negative comments. (I'm pretty sure I can do that.) I also want to try to keep this blog "clean". I don't pretend to be important or overly intelligent. Proper grammar, not my thing. Probably most of this is common blog knowledge but I just wanted to be sure.
Peace!
Peace!
V-Day
Well my 23rd Valentine's Day is coming to a close, and it's just like every other Valentine's Day. I'm single. Now you may be thinking here we go, another bitter woman on Valentine's Day. Sure I don't necessarily want to be single but I definitely don't want to be married, or the like. (Ball and freakin' chain man) But seriously, I look forward to being married someday but that is so not today. [Side note, I am very happy for my engaged or married friends.]
Anyway, the only reason I bring up Valentine's Day is that I'm home alone, finishing up a bottle of pink champagne and thinking that this day is not being used the way St. Valentine intended or the way it should be. As a marketing student I understand the benefit of creating a day to spend money. In fact I may try to come up with such a day sometime in the future. Who knows. I feel like the purpose of this day should be to recognize love. Valentine's Day shouldn't be used to idolize people or make others feel bad it should be used to say to those we love "Hey, you're awesome. I love you!" Valentine's Day should become 'International Love Day' or 'Love Appreciation Day'. I think that it could be really marketable. [Add it to the D-M Media list]
Okay back to the point, Valentine's Day should be a day that reminds the world to say I Love You. Life is short and no one says I love you enough. What the world needs now is love sweet love. Well, I'm going to go back to my pink champagne but not before I leave you with the wisdom of my dear friend Linz.
Hello Friends. Thought I'd share some Valentine's Day love with you :)
You, who are chronically single like me, might be feeling a little bit of blues with the commercial Valentine's day vomit found in stores- as seen on TV (The Walgreen's commercial where they will help you out together the perfect V-Day gift with a personal shopper- REALLY!?). I would like to point out that we are above any of the negative labels and belittling, self-pittying attitude those without "love" usually fall to on Valentine's Day ("International single's awareness day", isolating yourself, complaining with friends, thinking you will never be happy without a romantic relationship, etc.) We are better than that.
However, if you do feel the urge to vomit when you see pink and hearts and romance today, I hope this next bit will help you get through. One of my fave authors, Kristin Cashore, renamed Valentine's Day "Interplanetary Be Who You Are Day" last year in her blog. She shares some of her negativity towards the holiday, but she also includes a really encouraging list of scenarios/people who shouldn't/don't feel lousy on this day because life is not solely about finding your one true love and living happily ever after.
Some of the list is silly, some is sad, some is political, some just make you feel good. I thought I'd share because her lists (there's part one from last year and a part two added this year) affirm my feelings that it is OK not to have that relationship in life yet and that I am pretty bad-ass as it is. SO, here's to our bad-ass-ness.
Happy Interplanetary Be Who You Are Day friends. Lots of love, can't wait to see you :)
1) http://kristincashore.blogspot.com/2009/02/february-14-interplanetary-be-who-you.html
2) http://kristincashore.blogspot.com/2010/02/february-14-second-annual.html
Oh, yeah I was inspired by the above for this post. Hey, I say give credit where credit is do! Here's to hoping you told someone you love them today!
Anyway, the only reason I bring up Valentine's Day is that I'm home alone, finishing up a bottle of pink champagne and thinking that this day is not being used the way St. Valentine intended or the way it should be. As a marketing student I understand the benefit of creating a day to spend money. In fact I may try to come up with such a day sometime in the future. Who knows. I feel like the purpose of this day should be to recognize love. Valentine's Day shouldn't be used to idolize people or make others feel bad it should be used to say to those we love "Hey, you're awesome. I love you!" Valentine's Day should become 'International Love Day' or 'Love Appreciation Day'. I think that it could be really marketable. [Add it to the D-M Media list]
Okay back to the point, Valentine's Day should be a day that reminds the world to say I Love You. Life is short and no one says I love you enough. What the world needs now is love sweet love. Well, I'm going to go back to my pink champagne but not before I leave you with the wisdom of my dear friend Linz.
Hello Friends. Thought I'd share some Valentine's Day love with you :)
You, who are chronically single like me, might be feeling a little bit of blues with the commercial Valentine's day vomit found in stores- as seen on TV (The Walgreen's commercial where they will help you out together the perfect V-Day gift with a personal shopper- REALLY!?). I would like to point out that we are above any of the negative labels and belittling, self-pittying attitude those without "love" usually fall to on Valentine's Day ("International single's awareness day", isolating yourself, complaining with friends, thinking you will never be happy without a romantic relationship, etc.) We are better than that.
However, if you do feel the urge to vomit when you see pink and hearts and romance today, I hope this next bit will help you get through. One of my fave authors, Kristin Cashore, renamed Valentine's Day "Interplanetary Be Who You Are Day" last year in her blog. She shares some of her negativity towards the holiday, but she also includes a really encouraging list of scenarios/people who shouldn't/don't feel lousy on this day because life is not solely about finding your one true love and living happily ever after.
Some of the list is silly, some is sad, some is political, some just make you feel good. I thought I'd share because her lists (there's part one from last year and a part two added this year) affirm my feelings that it is OK not to have that relationship in life yet and that I am pretty bad-ass as it is. SO, here's to our bad-ass-ness.
Happy Interplanetary Be Who You Are Day friends. Lots of love, can't wait to see you :)
1) http://kristincashore.blogspot.com/2009/02/february-14-interplanetary-be-who-you.html
2) http://kristincashore.blogspot.com/2010/02/february-14-second-annual.html
Oh, yeah I was inspired by the above for this post. Hey, I say give credit where credit is do! Here's to hoping you told someone you love them today!
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