... laughter is the best medicine ...

ver the past few months, DVR has become my new best friend. i don't know what i'll ever have to do if i have to get rid of it! i've realized that i now would rather not watch shows in real time (i even just like starting the show halfway through), it's much more fun to fast forward through commercials instead. a few days or so ago, i recorded "Women of SNL" - i finally made it through watching (most of it) and found myself remembering my favorite three skits... - such classics and a great cure for a bad day! (i couldn't find the videos on youtube but found them on NBC.com)

First there was the Spartan Cheerleaders - LOVE! (sorry that it's not the best quality)

Tina Fey as Sarah Palin is always a good time.

But my favorite would have to be Debbie Downer at Disney World. especially when everyone starts to loss it (at about 3:30) - i probably rewound and watched this 5 times!

Thank you SNL for many years of parodies and laughter!

...these are a few of my favorite things...

lhat a wonderful and relaxing weekend it has been. there is nothing i love more than sleeping (ok, maybe there are a few things...) and sleep is what i've done. i started out my weekend listening to some very talented friends play at a benefit show.


and then ...

for the first time ever...

i watched....


...the sound of music.

i know i know. gasp all you want. but in my defense - when i was little, i watched (multiple times) the movies we had on VHS. the sound of music was not one of them. seeing as how i loved mary poppins, i'm sure i would have loved sound of music, but we just didn't own it. i also feel that the sound of music is one of those movies that if you don't watch as a child, you most likely won't ever watch it. so there. so upon numerous gasps and WHAT?!! from my mother and amy motley, i rented it on netflix. knowing this is one of their favorite movies, i tried my best to fall in love with it. however, it was 3 hours long and i just didn't have a connection. i didn't hate it - but i probably won't be purchasing it any time soon - sorry! at least i tried...

so keeping in tune with the sound of music, i decide to make a list of a few of my favorite things that i experienced this weekend:
(side note - why would a favorite thing be whiskers on kittens?????)
-snow
-movies
-ice cream
-Avett Brothers and Pearl Jam
-photography
-reading a good book
-curling up on a couch
-sleeping
-being lazy
-a warm bed
-laughing


...so long, farewell...

... Head Full of Doubt/ Road Full of Promise...

Head Full of Doubt/ Road Full of Promise

just spent the last hour watching the Avett Brothers on a live streaming concert on facebook. My love for them grows more and more every time I listen to them. I discovered them years ago from a friend I worked with and my life has never been the same! I have seen them multiple times and concert and just smile thinking of watching them live. If you ever get a chance to see them, I highly recommend it! 

The first time I saw them, I caught myself just watching instead of singing along. They are such incredible performers. You can just feel how much they love what they do by watching them. So much energy is brought to their performances – I just can’t get over it. They have come so far and are now making it in the "big time" and I am so happy for them. I was lucky enough to see them in Raliegh a few weeks ago and was blown away. They played for about 3 hours and did two encores. Not only do they perform with such liveliness, they are SO grateful. They are continuously thanking their fans and are so appreciative. It just makes me smile to see them do anything. They are so genuine and I love that they write all of their stuff. Just pure talent.

One of my favorite songs to listen to and see live would have to be “Talk on Indolence”. If anyone has been to a concert with me, they can vouch by saying that I cross my fingers and say this title over and over and over again until it is played. It must work, because they’ve played it at every concert I’ve been to. Why do I love this song might you ask? Well, I shall tell you. Last semester I had two classes off campus from ASU and I had to drive to Wilkesboro and Hickory weekly. This allows for many hours of music listening. The first time I heard this song live, it was one of the only songs I couldn’t sing along with because it was so many words in such a short amount of time. I decided on my nice long journey to class, I was determined to learn all the words. So I put the song on repeat and listened until I got it down pat. Now I request this song often so I can show off my skills of memorizing this song. J My next goal – “I Killed Sally’s Lover”

While watching, I heard someone sum them up to a tee –“They write music that hits everyone – it can really speak to your soul – just listen to “Salvation”; they came here for truth and family – they have strong morals and values and they have always kept to themselves”

Thank you Avett Brothers for coming into my life. You are such a pick-me-up and I can’t wait to see you AGAIN to ring in the New Year!!!

(p.s. - the video at the top is all one painting - how awesome!

... peace out October...

ow... it's already November? i feel like I just watched "It's the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and now it's time to get out "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving". i'm not complaining too much, because any excuse for a Charlie Brown movie is a good enough excuse for me! and since i just started a monthly trial of Netflix, i can watch good ol' charlie anytime!

-tomorrow/today is election day - praise the lord! i am so ready to stop seeing campaign ads on tv, getting phone calls, having my mailbox stuffed and seeing road signs everywhere - especially since i voted weeks ago. i hope you all will use your voice to vote -otherwise, you're not allowed to complain.

...so, in the past few months, i decided to set goals for myself. i'm trying to accomplish all of the to the best of my ability but they definitely are going to take time
-learning to play the guitar (i've learned numerous chords but am not so great at strumming)
-watching all my movies from a-z (i am in the "s" section of over 350 movies and tv shows on dvd)
-continuously updating this blog
-getting back in shape and losing at least 50 lbs. (this may sound extreme but this is not a drastic number, it's where i used to be before gaining the "freshman/sophmore/junior/senior 50") - one of these days i hope to wake up with so much motivation to actually accomplish this goal
-watching oprah's last season (i have laughed, cried and learned so much during this season of DVR'd episodes)
-reread all seven harry potter books (not for the movies, just because)
...so there are just a few -hopefully i can keep it up...


appy birthday Scott Coggins - i am so thankful that you are in my life. you've taught me all i need to know about -using my own mind when it comes to picking out favorite music, -successfully escaping any WWF wrestling move, and -making mom laugh when she's trying to be mad at us. thank you for the wonderful and loving man you have become and for loving me the best way any older brother could.

...until next time...