Walt Whitman

We have been studying Walt Whitman's archive in my Digital Media class and some of the things he wrote are just beautiful. I can't get enough of his quotes. So wise, and really beautiful. Before I even started researching him, I decided I want to get the quote "Peace is Always Beautiful" tattooed on my ribs (just because I thought it was an awesome quote), and now after reading more of his stuff I am so pumped to do it!

Here are some I like:

"Be curious, not judgmental."

"Every moment of light and dark is a miracle."

"I am as bad as the worst, but, thank god, I am as good as the best."

"I have learned that to be with those I like is enough."

"Each of us inevitable; Each of us limitless--each of us with his or her right upon the earth."

"Peace is always beautiful." :)

"The habit of giving only enhances the desire to give."

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine--and shadows will fall behind you."

Ahh they make me swoon!

GLEE!

I just started watching "Glee" online because I had heard so much about it.
And it turns out I'm in LOVE with it!
The very first episode made me CRY!
It makes me miss choir so very very much,
and makes me think really hard about joining something here at CU.
If you haven't watched it yet,
YOU SHOULD!
My dad says, "It's the best show on TV right now."
And he aint lyin!

Oh Hello Followers

Ok, so. It has come to my attention by my good friend Anna that my blog is not allowing comment posts! I've tried working on this but I think it might have to do with my entire layout so I might have to do some major adjusting. Hopefully anyone who has wanted to comment me will keep trying because I do love getting comments on here! I'll let you know when it's fixed.

Also, I have not been blogging very much lately I just realized. SO, I am going to fix that too and keep the blogs coming.

Even though I only have 5 followers, one of which is my brother, and one of which doesn't use blogger anymore, I really enjoy blogging on here. And I really hope for anyone who DOES read this, that you enjoy my blog too.

Have a good day lovelies, peace and love :)

John Mayer!

John Mayer just posted (via twitter)
his first single off his new album on his website.
And it is gorgeous.

http://www.johnmayer.com/whosays/

He is a beautiful artist.
Go listen!

It's raining, its pouring...

It makes me want to lay in bed with a good movie and a cup of hot cocoa. Cheesy and cliche, I know, but it's the absolute best!

I can't wait to be done will class so I can go relax and listen to the rain...

The dilema.

Jimmy Johns for dinner,
Or D.P. Dough??

Or cook at home I guess...

This is a serious issue people.

The Anticlimax.

Since the most amazing weekend of my life in New York last weekend, I've been feeling really lonely. And it sucks because I've been doing so well lately, living on my own, meeting people, and being happy. But ever since I had SO much fun with my family and meeting some new amazing people, I've been feeling the loneliness like a ton of bricks hit me. The anticlimax of a great weekend, and coming home to nothing. Boooo.

I always get like this too. After something really great happens I always feel like it'll never happen again. Like when will that exact group of people ever be together for such a happy occasion again? If ever, not for a really long time. I hate that! And I always feel like once it's over, I have nothing to look forward to. But really, there's a lot of stuff coming up to look forward to within the next couple months:

-Halloween
-Thanksgiving
-Christmas

Time to keep my head up, and stay happy and positive.

Bright Lights, Big City!

New York was AMAZING!!!!

We spent the first night in the city for the Bachelorette party
at the "Awesome 80's Prom"
And it was one of the funnest experiences of my life!

Second night, rehearsal dinner at the GORGEOUS house
in the Hamptons.

Third night, WEDDING!
It was the greatest weekend ever joining families with the Gehlings
filled with so much family, fun,
and LOVE <3

Just a couple pictures from the weekend.
I have lots more if anyone is reading and is interested.

On the Agenda:

It's going to be one craaaazy weekend! I am so excited for it. I haven't been this excited for something since....well lets just say its been a while. NEW YORK FOR MY COUSIN SARA'S WEDDING!

Tomorrow (Friday):
-Class, class, class
-HOME!
-Help my mama with party favors for the wedding

Saturday:
-Flight at 7am to NY!
-Meet at my sister's hotel to get ready
-Bachelorette party (at a secret place, cant tell you yet because Sara might be reading!)
-Sleepover with my sisterrr

Sunday:
-Broadway show in the afternoon with my family
-Rehearsal and Rehearsal dinner for the wedding

Monday:
-WEDDING!!!!!! In the Hamptons!

Tuesday:
-Fly home.

New York, Here I Come!

The Bird And The Worm

This is the cutest song ever by "Owl City"
Check it out if you like cute things!

If you're the bird
Whenever we pretend it's summer
Then I'm the worm
I know the part, it's such a bummer

But fair is fair.
If my segments get separated
I'll scream,
And you'll be there

Close your eyes
(Close my eyes)
Slide the cotton off of your shoulder
And feel the shine
(Feel the shine)
I'm hooked so toss me over
And cast a line
(Well I'll try)
I'll throw a party and greet my undersea friends
(It depends)
As they arrive
(If they arrive)

You and I left our troubles far behind
But I still have just one more question on my mind
For all my pals who live in the oceans and the seas
With friends like these, well,
Who needs enemies?

If I'm your boy
Let's take a shortcut we remember
And we'll enjoy
Picking apples in late September like
We've done for years
Then we'll take a long walk
Through the cornfield
And I'll kiss you
Between the ears

If you're my girl
Swirl me around your room with feeling
And as we twirl
The glow in the dark stars on your ceiling
Will shine for us
As love sweeps over the room
'Cause we tend to make
Each other blush

You and I left our troubles far behind
But I still have just one more question on my mind
For all my pals who live in the oceans and the seas
With fronds like these, well,
Who needs anemones?

You're the bird, I'm the worm
And it's plain to see
That we were meant to be

We were meant to be
We were meant to be
We were meant to be

80's playlist

I've been listening to so much oldies music this week and I love it! It seems lately, the older the better. The new stuff that's coming out is so unoriginal and everything is a remix with rap. And don't get me wrong, I like rap and some good beats, but I am so tired of the lack of talent that's circling the media right now. It's depressing.

So, I have turned to an 80's playlist! Let's take a look:

1. Wake me up before you go-go - Wham!
2. Funky Town - Lipps Inc.
3. I Ran (So Far Away) - A flock of Seagulls
4. Footloose - Kenny Loggins
5. Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
6. Pump Up the Jame - Technotronics
7. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
8. Private Idaho - The B-52's
9. It's All I Can Do - The Cars
10. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) - Dead or Alive
11. Just Can't Get Enough - Depeche Mode
12. Space Age Love Song - A Flock of Seagulls
13. You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates
14. Too Shy - Kajagoogoo
15. Holiday - Madonna
16. It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls
17. Super Freak - Rick James
18. Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
19. Money (That's What I Want) - The Flying Lizards
20. Head Over Heels - Tears For Fears
21. What is Love - Haddaway
22. Maggie Mae - Rod Stewart

Such good classic music!

Woodstock.

How I wish I could have lived at this age during the Woodstock Music Festival. I just saw "Taking Woodstock" and I was in love. It was such a "me" movie. All about hippies and their peace, love, and happiness. I think I was definitely born in the wrong era.

Breakfast with the Prom Date.

My good friend JD came to Boulder this morning to have breakfast with me!
This guy is incredible.
One of the nicest people alive,
So caring, carefree, loving, accepting, and just an amazing friend.
As he puts it for the both of us:
"My secret crush freshman year, my prom date senior year, my best friend every year."
I love him. And he will always have a special place in my heart.

Seizing the Day.

Since I've had the line in my head, "whatever you want to do, do it now, there are only so many tomorrows," I have been seizing the day with everything possible and having no regrets whatsoever. It feels nice. Even just the little things like buying a smoothie on impulse and not analyzing the measly 4 dollars.

Today my impulse is not worrying about the gas money, and driving myself to Greeley after class to see my best friend, Jill. I don't care about the money or the hour drive ahead of me, I want to see her so tonight so I'm doing it. And I like it.

It feels good to be carefree.

It's the little things...

I feel very at peace right now.
Just in this moment.
I am sitting in the University Memorial Center
drinking a Jamba Juice, listening to my iPod, and blogging.
I should do this more often.

Like my Jamba Juice cup says:
"It's hard to frown with a straw in your mouth."
SO true.