Today I'm thankful for...
Relient K!
Another day, another band. This is one that I haven't known about too long, but I love them! I first got into them when I heard their version of "Sleigh Ride" on the radio a couple of Christmases ago, and since then I have been a fan. Recently, I've seen a couple of their EPs where they cover pop songs, such as "Africa" by Toto and "Baby" by Justin Bieber. Love it!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
What I'm thankful for: July 6
Today I'm thankful for...
Bush!
Continuing the trend of talking about music I like, this posting focuses on the band Bush (so all of you political type people can simmer down because I'm not talking about either of the Georges ha ha). Bush was one of my favorite bands in high school. I don't remember the first time I heard them (unlike my super accurate Incubus recall from yesterday), but I remember that the album "Sixteen Stone" was one of the first ones that I listened to without skipping any songs. Also, I loved Gavin Rossdale (the lead singer) so much that when he started dating Gwen Stefani (the lead singer of No Doubt at the time), that I didn't want to listen to No Doubt's music and I blamed her when Bush broke up. Luckily, they released another album in 2010, so I was able to forgive her. I still love them, but I'm not digging the way that Gavin puts his hair in a tiny bun now. I wanted to show a picture, but for some reason, I didn't think that doing a search for Gavin Rossdale and tiny bun would yield good results, so you'll have to take my word for it...
Also, Bush will be in Nashville tomorrow night, but sadly, I don't have tickets. If anyone really wants to buy me a ticket, then I wouldn't refuse it. ;)
Bush!
Continuing the trend of talking about music I like, this posting focuses on the band Bush (so all of you political type people can simmer down because I'm not talking about either of the Georges ha ha). Bush was one of my favorite bands in high school. I don't remember the first time I heard them (unlike my super accurate Incubus recall from yesterday), but I remember that the album "Sixteen Stone" was one of the first ones that I listened to without skipping any songs. Also, I loved Gavin Rossdale (the lead singer) so much that when he started dating Gwen Stefani (the lead singer of No Doubt at the time), that I didn't want to listen to No Doubt's music and I blamed her when Bush broke up. Luckily, they released another album in 2010, so I was able to forgive her. I still love them, but I'm not digging the way that Gavin puts his hair in a tiny bun now. I wanted to show a picture, but for some reason, I didn't think that doing a search for Gavin Rossdale and tiny bun would yield good results, so you'll have to take my word for it...
Also, Bush will be in Nashville tomorrow night, but sadly, I don't have tickets. If anyone really wants to buy me a ticket, then I wouldn't refuse it. ;)
Thursday, July 5, 2012
What I'm thankful for: July 5
Today I'm thankful for...
Incubus!
For the next few days, I'm going to focus on some of my bands and musicians. This has nothing to do with the fact that I'm taking grad school comps next Friday and don't have much brain power left and need easy topics!
Incubus has always been one of my favorite bands, so much so that I wrote a paper about one of their CDs in a college undergraduate English course. I first heard them when I was at a shoe store that was closing that was playing the entirety of their CD "Make Yourself," and I've been a fan ever since (isn't it funny how some memories stick with you?). I've seen them perform a couple of times and even made custom t-shirts with a couple of friends (including Jen, the unsweetened tea drinker ha ha). Even though their newer stuff hasn't been my favorite material, I'll still always have a special place in my heart for them!
P.S. No matter what my brother tries to get me to do, I won't be writing about any of his favorite bands, such as The Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, etc. Although I can appreciate that music, they're not my favorites. Hey Trey, it's okay to have different musical tastes. :-p
Incubus!
For the next few days, I'm going to focus on some of my bands and musicians. This has nothing to do with the fact that I'm taking grad school comps next Friday and don't have much brain power left and need easy topics!
Incubus has always been one of my favorite bands, so much so that I wrote a paper about one of their CDs in a college undergraduate English course. I first heard them when I was at a shoe store that was closing that was playing the entirety of their CD "Make Yourself," and I've been a fan ever since (isn't it funny how some memories stick with you?). I've seen them perform a couple of times and even made custom t-shirts with a couple of friends (including Jen, the unsweetened tea drinker ha ha). Even though their newer stuff hasn't been my favorite material, I'll still always have a special place in my heart for them!
P.S. No matter what my brother tries to get me to do, I won't be writing about any of his favorite bands, such as The Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, etc. Although I can appreciate that music, they're not my favorites. Hey Trey, it's okay to have different musical tastes. :-p
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
What I'm thankful for: July 4
Today I'm thankful for...
Freedom!
The freedom to worship how I choose. The freedom to vote. The freedom to wear what I want. The freedom to go where I want. The freedom to write this blog.
Thank you to everyone who has, is, and will defend these freedoms and the millions of others that we have.
Freedom!
The freedom to worship how I choose. The freedom to vote. The freedom to wear what I want. The freedom to go where I want. The freedom to write this blog.
Thank you to everyone who has, is, and will defend these freedoms and the millions of others that we have.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
What I'm thankful for: July 3
Today I'm thankful for...
Unexpected money!
It can be a $20 that you stuck in a jacket pocket and forgot about. It can be a refund check from a doctor's office that you still really don't know why you got. It can even be a quarter on the ground. No matter the denomination, there's something wonderful about unexpected money! Most of us have an idea of what our paycheck is going to be and how far it will stretch. When you find or receive unexpected money (yes, even the quarter...or a penny...since those add up!), then it's like getting a little present...to buy yourself a present with (or pay part of a bill, whatever).
Unexpected money!
It can be a $20 that you stuck in a jacket pocket and forgot about. It can be a refund check from a doctor's office that you still really don't know why you got. It can even be a quarter on the ground. No matter the denomination, there's something wonderful about unexpected money! Most of us have an idea of what our paycheck is going to be and how far it will stretch. When you find or receive unexpected money (yes, even the quarter...or a penny...since those add up!), then it's like getting a little present...to buy yourself a present with (or pay part of a bill, whatever).
Monday, July 2, 2012
What I'm thankful for: July 2
Today I'm thankful for...
Study groups!
As I near the day of doom (AKA, the day I take my grad school comps), I become more and more thankful for my virtual study group. Even though I have missed a couple of sessions lately, I can listen to the recordings and feel like I was there the entire time. Comps are a prickly thing to study for, but if you have some people in the same boat with you, it makes everything a little bit better!
Study groups!
As I near the day of doom (AKA, the day I take my grad school comps), I become more and more thankful for my virtual study group. Even though I have missed a couple of sessions lately, I can listen to the recordings and feel like I was there the entire time. Comps are a prickly thing to study for, but if you have some people in the same boat with you, it makes everything a little bit better!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
What I'm thankful for: July 1
Today I'm thankful for...
Finishing half of the year!
I can't believe that I'm halfway through this project (and 2012) already! When I thought of this project in December, I had no idea what I was in for this year. So far the first half of the year has brought some major changes, including my engagement! I don't know what's in store for the second half (beyond finishing my second Masters degree! Yay!!), but I can't wait to see what happens.
Thank you to all of you who have been reading and commenting (on the blog and in real life). Now excuse me while I think of 182 more things to be thankful for!
Finishing half of the year!
I can't believe that I'm halfway through this project (and 2012) already! When I thought of this project in December, I had no idea what I was in for this year. So far the first half of the year has brought some major changes, including my engagement! I don't know what's in store for the second half (beyond finishing my second Masters degree! Yay!!), but I can't wait to see what happens.
Thank you to all of you who have been reading and commenting (on the blog and in real life). Now excuse me while I think of 182 more things to be thankful for!
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