Hey Family and Friends. I just wanted to post the video from the last two weeks. I'll post a long one sometime this weekend (probably tomorrow), because I'm on spring break!
Friday, March 1, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Since We Last Spoke. . .
Sorry everyone!
I have not been posting very often this last week through the current. I have midterms and have been studying like CRAZY.
I'll give you something witty and awesome come Friday- I pinky promise.
You're all awesome!
Here are some pictures until then. . .
I have not been posting very often this last week through the current. I have midterms and have been studying like CRAZY.
I'll give you something witty and awesome come Friday- I pinky promise.
You're all awesome!
Here are some pictures until then. . .
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| Leadership mini-retreat |
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| The Community Council in Hail Hall |
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| During a team building exercise |
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| Go team! |
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| This is Kelly (from Boston) we went to Sweet Cece's one day when it was 65* |
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| Bobby! Love him :) |
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| Game night! "Cards Against Humanity" Kinda like a dirty version of Apples to Apples |
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| One of my guy friends, James. We were at the same "Fancy" birthday party! |
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| Emily (From the EAC and on the far left) had a fancy birthday party. These are the girls there that were all part of the EAC <3 |
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| At the basketball game (aired on ESPN) |
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| Vince Gill is really mad at the refs. . . |
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| Country Showcase! This is Mignon. Look her up y'all! |
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| My friend Miranda is her manager |
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| So amazingly talented |
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| Can you tell I LOVE my camera? |
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| Jackson was Mignon's guitar player. He's a friend who lives in my building. |
Monday, February 11, 2013
Mantra Art and Challenges
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| This is the new wall art I made myself from my mantra for this semester! If you didn't read about it, the story behind it is below! |
Okay y'all, so along with my new mantra I've got two challenges for you!
Challenge 1: Pick a mantra, quote, or saying that you want to really focus on until summer. It can even be a word. Something that you're going to live for that'll help you improve as a person these next couple months. It can be something as simple as "strength" or more faith focused like "Let go and let God". Just decide one before Friday, and stick to it. Write it down somewhere (or multiple somewhere's) and let it inspire you to become a better person. Let it inspire you to improve you and improve those around you.
Challenge 2:
Make a list of 20 things you will do this summer- no matter what.
and a list of 5 things you'd like to do this summer if you can make it work. (but isn't as easy as a camp-out or beach day)
That way this summer you can make sure you do those 20 things, and try and make sure you do at least one thing from the like to do list.
Post your lists below as comments! I'd love to read them and help you accomplish them if I can!
Lastly, I am noticing some people are reading this that I didn't know did! Yay! This makes me thrilled. Who knew that people cared about my life other than my mother- I thought as soon as I deleted my Facebook, I too would just disappear from people's lives. You make me feel loved!
Anyway, if you could comment below on this post, if you read my blog- that would be GREAT. I'd love to know who all reads it/ knows about it. Also, feel free to share this url with anyone who might want it.
Have a beautiful week! <3
Saturday, February 9, 2013
New Mantra
Hey Y'all,
Sorry for the lack of posts recently. This was a really busy long week which was not improved by the fact that I'm sick! I have a sinus infection which is now turning into some sort of coughing, can't really breathe, kinda thing. It sucks 'cause I can't really talk like a normal person let alone sing.
However, I had an observation in RCA Studio B yesterday. For all of you who do not know, that's where Elvis recorded many of his songs, Dolly, Johnny Cash, ect. It's one of the oldest studios in Nashville. Anyway, why am I sharing this with you? Because when there was some down time, I asked if I could play the piano in the studio, and the audio engineer said yes! So, even though I sounded REALLY shitty, and I know I say that a lot, but I'm serious- literally bull frog status (due to this sickness), I went over for a solid two minutes and played a little bit of one of my songs. I got kicked off after those few short moments, so they could continue recording. The significance I found out that it was the exact piano that Elvis used to play and record on. Yeah- I played a piano that Elvis Presley played on! I'm upset 'cause of how terrible I was, but I'm extremely happy, because how amazing is that?!
Anyway, what I want to tell you all about today is my new mantra! "Stop waiting for life to begin. It's already started."
I have always been the girl who insists that I love doing spontaneous things, and I do. I love to not plan things out. However, I am rarely the one to initiate the spontaneity. I've always blamed it on the fact that I don't drive. I need to stop doing that! I love adventures. Yeah, they often make me uncomfortable, and uneasy- because it's something I'm not used to, however that is so good for me! I'm always quickly reminded how bored I get and how interested I am to see and do other things I've never done before.
Growing up so far, I've always had a plan. I've had milestones that I just had to make. Milestones that I insisted were going to make me happier, better, stronger, more of a badass, ect.
I found myself saying things like:
"I can't wait to get to high school, because then I'm going to start getting into really good shape, and go running and stuff."
"I can't wait for sophomore year, because then I'll get over my self conciousness in regards to performing."
"As soon as I get out of Iowa, I can finally do something with my life."
"I can't wait for college, because I'm finally going to get to be the person I want to be."
Just yesterday I found myself thinking,
"Just wait, next year I'll gain confidence, sing more and learn to play guitar. I'm gonna learn how to drive this summer, and I'm going to take over Nashville."
So today it kinda hit me.
WHY AM I ALWAYS WAITING FOR THE FUTURE?!
Why aren't I just starting right now. I want chocolate icecream? I'm gonna go get some. I want to go dancing? Fine, I'll grab a taxi and go by myself. I want to to put on a fancy dress, get dolled up and feel all fancy? fine- I'm going to do it.
I'm tired of saying "someday I'm going to do _____"
or "One day, I'll do ____"
I mean I'm the queen of lists. Bucket Lists. The thing is, is that I'm constantly adding to it, which is fine, but I'm never crossing anything off.
I'm going to start living, and I challenge you to too.
Start right now. What do you want right this instant? What have you been putting off or thinking about, but just haven't gotten around to doing it, or have yet to find the motivation to get started?
Right this very second. Do it.
YKYACKW: You start to figure out who you want to be.
Sorry for the lack of posts recently. This was a really busy long week which was not improved by the fact that I'm sick! I have a sinus infection which is now turning into some sort of coughing, can't really breathe, kinda thing. It sucks 'cause I can't really talk like a normal person let alone sing.
However, I had an observation in RCA Studio B yesterday. For all of you who do not know, that's where Elvis recorded many of his songs, Dolly, Johnny Cash, ect. It's one of the oldest studios in Nashville. Anyway, why am I sharing this with you? Because when there was some down time, I asked if I could play the piano in the studio, and the audio engineer said yes! So, even though I sounded REALLY shitty, and I know I say that a lot, but I'm serious- literally bull frog status (due to this sickness), I went over for a solid two minutes and played a little bit of one of my songs. I got kicked off after those few short moments, so they could continue recording. The significance I found out that it was the exact piano that Elvis used to play and record on. Yeah- I played a piano that Elvis Presley played on! I'm upset 'cause of how terrible I was, but I'm extremely happy, because how amazing is that?!
Anyway, what I want to tell you all about today is my new mantra! "Stop waiting for life to begin. It's already started."
I have always been the girl who insists that I love doing spontaneous things, and I do. I love to not plan things out. However, I am rarely the one to initiate the spontaneity. I've always blamed it on the fact that I don't drive. I need to stop doing that! I love adventures. Yeah, they often make me uncomfortable, and uneasy- because it's something I'm not used to, however that is so good for me! I'm always quickly reminded how bored I get and how interested I am to see and do other things I've never done before.
Growing up so far, I've always had a plan. I've had milestones that I just had to make. Milestones that I insisted were going to make me happier, better, stronger, more of a badass, ect.
I found myself saying things like:
"I can't wait to get to high school, because then I'm going to start getting into really good shape, and go running and stuff."
"I can't wait for sophomore year, because then I'll get over my self conciousness in regards to performing."
"As soon as I get out of Iowa, I can finally do something with my life."
"I can't wait for college, because I'm finally going to get to be the person I want to be."
Just yesterday I found myself thinking,
"Just wait, next year I'll gain confidence, sing more and learn to play guitar. I'm gonna learn how to drive this summer, and I'm going to take over Nashville."
So today it kinda hit me.
WHY AM I ALWAYS WAITING FOR THE FUTURE?!
Why aren't I just starting right now. I want chocolate icecream? I'm gonna go get some. I want to go dancing? Fine, I'll grab a taxi and go by myself. I want to to put on a fancy dress, get dolled up and feel all fancy? fine- I'm going to do it.
I'm tired of saying "someday I'm going to do _____"
or "One day, I'll do ____"
I mean I'm the queen of lists. Bucket Lists. The thing is, is that I'm constantly adding to it, which is fine, but I'm never crossing anything off.
I'm going to start living, and I challenge you to too.
Start right now. What do you want right this instant? What have you been putting off or thinking about, but just haven't gotten around to doing it, or have yet to find the motivation to get started?
Right this very second. Do it.
YKYACKW: You start to figure out who you want to be.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Just another manic . . . Wednesday
Hello lovely family and friends!
I'm so sorry for the delay in the post for this week! I got a sinus infection on Saturday and have not been feeling fantastic. To top it off, I've been super busy this week! I promise on Friday I'll write a super long and detailed post on my life to keep your hearts at bay.
I'd also like to apologize that the weekly video from this last week is not up yet. I've been working on it, but for some reason my computer won't let me save it! I need to just start over and make it, but I've been so busy, that I just have not found the time! This last weeks video is all the stuff from homecoming, so it doesn't help that it's pretttyyy freakin long.
To give you a mini update, the video will include many videos from "Battle of the Bruins", which is a talent show that all the different sports teams put on to raise money for the Special Olympics. It was fantastic! Also there was a group made up of people with special needs ( I believe many of them had down syndrome), but they sang a few songs to thank us for raising the money for them. Mom, if you're reading this I just know you're going to cry when watching that part of the video! Most of the audience was crying when it was happening.
Another big part of the video is the Alumni Concert. We had people come in such as Ricky Skaggs and Peter Frampton. It was a pretty great show. To top it off it was acoustic, and y'all should know that I LOVE acoustic music!
Anyway, I hope you all are having a lovely week so far! I promise I'll update y'all on Friday with a nice and witty post. The weekly video WILL also be up then (from last week) and I'll be sure to put the current week's weekly video up on Sunday or Monday!
Love you all!
I'm so sorry for the delay in the post for this week! I got a sinus infection on Saturday and have not been feeling fantastic. To top it off, I've been super busy this week! I promise on Friday I'll write a super long and detailed post on my life to keep your hearts at bay.
I'd also like to apologize that the weekly video from this last week is not up yet. I've been working on it, but for some reason my computer won't let me save it! I need to just start over and make it, but I've been so busy, that I just have not found the time! This last weeks video is all the stuff from homecoming, so it doesn't help that it's pretttyyy freakin long.
To give you a mini update, the video will include many videos from "Battle of the Bruins", which is a talent show that all the different sports teams put on to raise money for the Special Olympics. It was fantastic! Also there was a group made up of people with special needs ( I believe many of them had down syndrome), but they sang a few songs to thank us for raising the money for them. Mom, if you're reading this I just know you're going to cry when watching that part of the video! Most of the audience was crying when it was happening.
Another big part of the video is the Alumni Concert. We had people come in such as Ricky Skaggs and Peter Frampton. It was a pretty great show. To top it off it was acoustic, and y'all should know that I LOVE acoustic music!
Anyway, I hope you all are having a lovely week so far! I promise I'll update y'all on Friday with a nice and witty post. The weekly video WILL also be up then (from last week) and I'll be sure to put the current week's weekly video up on Sunday or Monday!
Love you all!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Fantastic Morning
Oh my goodness! What a wonderful morning! It's only 9:15 am, and this day rocks.
First off, I'd encourage everyone who works out to do it in the morning, right when you wake up. It sucked the first ten minutes, but once I completed my workout it was only 8:30 and I was like Woohoooo I have all day to do whatever I want! I no longer have to motivate my busy self later to change and go to the gym!
Even the weather greeted me with a nice welcome hello as I walked outside. It felt like the morning in Mexico - a little damp, sun's a little overcast, but pretty warm
To top it off, once I got into the gym not many people were there, so it was really laid back and I didn't feel like people were watching me or anything, haha! I did a solid 30 minutes on the treadmill! Lets be honest, after the first 15 minutes, I wanted to die. However, I kept going. I kept going until the 5 minutes cool down period. BAM, like a boss.
I got back from working out and took a nice long shower! Yay for warm water.
Made myself a fruit smoothie for breakfast, and drank it while watching videos on this youtube channel called "SoulPancakes" . TOTALLY inspiring! I am telling y'all about it, because I want you all to visit the channel and watch them!
Alyssa Larsen told me about a specific video on the channel and now I'm hooked!
They're short little video tidbits that I can only describe as some good southern soul food for the soul. Good thing it's called "Soul Pancakes". I'm leaving some links below to a few of my favorite videos. I hope you find a few seconds in your day to watch them!
Lots of love <3
Grab your tissues for this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEJx6nbDyhA&list=PLzvRx_johoA8PC6S5k5S2SszRQOR8oSEa
Put the tissues away:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OBgdoAmuwI&list=PLzvRx_johoA8PC6S5k5S2SszRQOR8oSEa
How I got hooked:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGUkWUjPxT8&list=PLzvRx_johoA8PC6S5k5S2SszRQOR8oSEa
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