All that was 2014

It's been an interesting year. Not quite what I had planned, but things never go to plan anyway. My nephew was born, who has been such a joy to our entire family but especially to me. Dakota changed schools from Alcoa to Heritage and then a complete change to homeschool altogether. Dakota also came out of his shell so to speak this year and has grown up so much and matured into an awesome guy.

Went to the beach in May just the three of us and had a fantastic time ♥

Dakota broke his wrist. I quit my job to stay home with Mason and Dakota.

I got married and took the most wonderful trip of them all. Fell totally in love with Boston and Cape Cod. I cannot wait to return ♥

Had The Best Night Ever with Dakota at the Avett show. A night that will never be repeated in all it's glory.

Kelly's Christmas Miracle on Broadway which was spectacular. If there was any one person there that wasn't already in love with her then they were when they left. Including Savanna Wilson. It was magical ♥

My son turned 16 :( and also discovered a healthy lifestyle which I am so excited about and thankful for.

I discovered Parenthood, which is everything.

2015 seems like a big question mark. What will happen? I have no big plans or trips. Just a bunch of unknown. I hope to become a better me. That's all I ever wish to accomplish. Happy New Year! 

Time to make happy!

 

♥reading♥

I love this! And it's true! You can always escape into a book. That's the very best part!



I ♥ December

Thank you Universe

My reminder this a.m.:

Have you wondered, Sarah, that if you just closed your eyes, took a few minutes, and redirected your thinking, the monsters might shrink, the grins might grow, and the floodgates might begin trembling again?

Except when driving,

Try it,
The Universe


YES!!!!! Yes yes yes! I love it! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I have so much to be thankful for. My son reminded me today how awesome of a person he is. I don't know what his future holds but I know it's going to be exceptional. He's at that magical age where anything in this entire world is possible for him. If he wants something bad enough, then he can make it happen. And he wants a lot. I am so excited for him! Today was the first time he's expressed any real interest in college. We've talked about it, but nothing serious, until today. He is so passionate already at his age. It's inspiring! If he can hold on to the feelings and dreams he has at this very moment and not let go, they'll be realized I'm sure of it. Eek!!

Giving thanks with family all day tomorrow and then buying gifts all night!!!

Gifting and getting out of the house!

I love shopping for other people. I have been burning Etsy up these past couple of weeks. My favorite Etsy purchase so far...

It's that quiet before the storm I talk about every year. This weekend officially kicks off my busiest time. Every weekend until Christmas is booked. And I'm just dandy with that. I get so sick to death of being home all the time. I love my job and being here with Mason and Dakota and I consider myself very lucky, but a girl can only stay at home for so long. I get excited about going to the grocery store these days haha. So I say let the busy times roll. Even if I'm not exactly looking forward to them all, I'm still grateful for the task of getting out of this house! First up...this friday is girls night at Waterfront. Karaoke and the whole shebang. I'm weird I know, because this is one I'm not looking the forwardest too haha but I'm thankful for the time to spend with them anyways. Sunday is Dollywood with Dakota and his girlfriend. Now that I am very much looking forward to. But it's NEXT weekend that really keeps me up at night. Ha! Next Thursday is Thanksgiving and Black Friday which is also the day my movie comes out and then Sunday I will be at my most favorite place in all the land....Biltmore!! ♥ Very lucky indeed

♥November♥

 

I love you November! 

 

We've already had snow! I can't believe it! The count down is on to my favorite day of the year! Black Friday!!!!!!!!!! And Thanksgiving of course. There's new recipes to try and things to bake and gifts to buy. ♥ Gotta prepare for all the December birthdays around here. My dad, Savannas dad, Dakota, Savanna, Landon and Eli. We have a birthday every weekend in December in this family. Whew! And Dakota's party has to be special. It's his sweet 16!

 

My movie comes out this month. In just a couple weeks actually. Roooollll on November 21st!!! I need some Benny in my life!

 

My baby has three teeth and is crawling all over the house.He'll be 8 months on the 13th. It's sad to think he'll be walking soon. Seems like just a few weeks ago watched him being born. We're working on saying Sarah which sounds like reh reh. I'll take it ♥ 

happy hot as hell hottie halloween

I just can't stop thinking about this...

I died

Good Stuff

I've found some goods lately. Exciting! After several people hounded me to watch, we finally broke down and started Parenthood and oh my. I'm in such love! But omg the tears. We cry every single episode and that unfortunately is not an exaggeration. Mae Whitman and Monica Potter are soo good. I just love so much a great actor. When I heard Kelly Clarkson say that she was going to have to take time off from work when the show ends to grieve, I had to see it. And yep, they're instant family to me. ♥



And then there's this...This slideshow of goodness
And that whole interview in Out magazine. Sigh. I can't explain how much I love him.

And of course, this little morsel I saw today.

AND!!!!

I am going! It's the day before Vans birthday so would be a fun getaway and if there's a chance I'll get to see The Kelly singin those songs from the best Christmas album ever ever? OH hell yes I'm going.

sorry

That is all

Octoberrrr!!

YES!!!

It's finally here!

Ohh how I have missed you October ♥

First bon fire is this Saturday and the low is going to be 39! That's not chilly that's freezing! Tennessee weather is so weird. BUT I LOVE IT!

Happy fall times!

happy monday continued

My morning to myself wouldn't be complete without the following. It's only right.

I haven't been so excited for a movie in ages. Squeeee!

I have SUCH fangirl fantasies about that face.

One more for the fans..

 

Happy National Coffee Day Monday

I'm tired today. One of those days where I woke up just not in the mood or mindset to do any of the things I have to do. It's rainy and I'm weary. Mason is asleep right now, and so is Dakota. So is Layla. And it's actually quiet in here.

Our day always looks like this:

Except way less organized and neat. With a baby screaming just because he likes to hear his own voice. And baby poop. And baby food. A lot of baby food it seems like. And me, looking rough most of the time. With drool spots on my shirt and my hair pulled out of my ponytail or bun because the baby likes to attack. With everyone wanting lunch or breakfast and a drink and a diaper and a snack and a bottle and clean clothes and attention. Sigh...

I don't regret my decision to home school Dakota, but some days, really most days, it's a lot. It's a full time job to watch Mason almost 12 hours a day, let alone be a teacher of sorts in between. Ohh the things we do for our children. And of course there's the second guessing every decision I make. Is this the right thing, the right time, enough, too much. But it's one day at a time like everything else. This has been a crazy month for us. Savanna is on a work assignment. She's the supervisor at the Maryville post office for 8 weeks and it's long hours and weekends. That's been a total change for us and a lot to get used to. Dakota is home with me all day every day, as is Mason. I have basically very little time to myself. So when I woke up today, I decided to let them sleep. I needed a quiet minute. There's the rest of the day for school work and silly songs and meals.

I am on cup # 2 right now. Thank goodness for coffee.

Saturday tunes ♥

I've loved these things today ♥ The whole day long




Actually that whole album ^ sometimes it takes my breath away.


He's fantastic.


YES YES YES!!


My love for this song has been renewed since the best night ever. I love the way this whole studio album didn't sound like a studio album at all. It sounds like they're on my back porch. ♥
And how happy is it that I think this is my most favorite version of this song I've ever heard, and I was there in real life.


 

Freebie Five is complete

1- Ian Somerhalder
2- Khal Drogo - Jason Momoa
3- Ellie Goulding
4- Benedict Cumberbatch
5- Kit Harrington (altho...Charlie Hunnam almost got his old spot back)

OK... I have a few things to say about this. First, let me remind, the freebie five is non relationship affection feelings. If that weren't the case the list would be totally different. Ohhhh I could do that list too just for nerdy fun! Anyway, #4 is kind of cheating I think because I have a crush on him that just keeps growing every time I hear him speak or smile or dance or laugh or basically do anything at all. I've always liked him but really didn't pay that much attention to him until Sherlock. HELLO!! He has a funny following. People either think he's super ugly or super handsome and I'm the latter. Yes, I know he's weird looking but that's part of his charm! And no I don't just think he's sexy in Sherlock. I thought so especially in 12 Years a Slave. Not particularly in War Horse but I loved him in that movie ♥ There's just something about him. He makes me feel very uneducated tho haha which would never work in a relationship, hence the place on the freebie five. Yes, I feel very good about this list.

Ok lets, just for fun. My love list.

1- Scott Avett. Always and forever with no exceptions.
2- Jimmy Fallon. I have such a big love for Jimmy. He makes me smile more than anyone. He makes me laugh without even saying anything. And he is SUCH a happy person it's contagious!
3- Kelly Clarkson. She'll always be my lady love.
4- Benedict Cumberbatch. Because I just feel like it. Smitten, I am. I'd like him to pour me some tea with those tea pouring hands.
5- Hm. I can't think of a number 5 right now.

I almost put Jack White as #5 but he's too intimidating. In a different way than Cumberbatch. But I do have a crush on him too. He fascinates me.

Well! I have spent my afternoon dreaming of the unattainables and now have spent entirely too much time blogging about them as well. My excuse....I'm sick and have nothing better to do.

And a few more things, cause like I said, I'm in bed sick and bored.

 

Best Night Ever 9-19-14

Ooohh.

I know I can't explain how wonderful last night was, I just had to note it somewhere other than my brain. How perfect and amazing and awesome. I've seen them 4 other times and this was hands down the absolute best. By a million. We waited around 4 hours in line and it definitely paid off. I could not believe how close we were. That'll probably never happen again. It's a smallish place and Knoxville's a smallish city and I guess it was just in the stars.

My favorite thing tho was Dakota. I've never in all his 15 years of life seen him so excited or love something so much. Everyone around us was loving him loving it haha. He said it was the best thing that has ever happened ♥ I love when people that don't even know each other come together because of music. All the people around us, it was like we came with them. It was just the best time. And when I was cryin during Through My Prayers and I looked over at Dakota and he was teary I was so thankful for everything. Him, that moment, my loves up there, everything.

My favorite of the night was November Blue. Ohhh my good ness. I don't think I breathed.


I'm posting two versions because in this second one they didn't film Seth. Which is understandable, but I like seeing them both ♥ And the sounds a lil better I think. And....because you can just never have too many amazing versions or hear it too many times. ♥♥♥

AND THIS!!! This made my night!

I'm so glad someone got Seth's crazy legs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another favorite. There's never been a more beautiful person.


And then the tears came. I've only ever cried one other time at a show and it was really random. Jamey Johnson at Bonnaroo. But I could not hold them back even if I tried last night.

You can't see Seths face but that's probably a good thing. You'd cry too.

The one song Dakota was hoping they would sing, they did. Which surprised me! How happy!


It was the best. Best ever of the best.
 

Septemberrrr

Hi! I'm real excited about this, because I get to start my favorite month hellos! September's not one of them but it means that August is finally over and my favorites will start rolling in soon. The next three are my favorites ♥ The BERRRR months are finally here!!! Bring em on!!

 

Hump Day Sethy!

This is wondy. Altho...it does make me a bit sad. But then he makes me so happy it makes up for the sad bit. Happy Wednesday!

I quite agree

The Name Game

Savanna and Sarah's Name List

• ?GirlBoySilas Avett Wilson
• ?GirlBoySilas Marner Wilson
• ?GirlBoyNola Blue Wilson
• ?GirlBoyLuella Wilson
• ?GirlBoyEmmeline Noelle Wilson
• ?GirlBoyMira Noelle Wilson
• ?GirlBoyMaren Noelle Wilson
• ?GirlBoySadie Noelle Wilson
• ?GirlBoyAlaina Noelle Wilson
• ?GirlBoyElena Noelle Wilson
• ?GirlBoyEllis Noelle Wilson

And looking at that list, I like a lot of those names but would I name my daughter that? I just don't think so. Part of me really hopes its a boy. Everything would be so much easier. But I'll be happy with a girl too. Names stress me out. Savanna and names stress me out because she doesn't like anything. The only names we slightly agree on for a girl are Nola, Luella, and Emmeline. But she doesn't really love any of those. Those are just the three that she'll shrug her shoulders and say "maybe". Sigh...

 

I've recently gotten her to say she sort of likes Hadley. But then it reminds her of this and this and then she's just not sure. The one and only name she's ever suggested is Annie. Annie??? NO!! And no.

 

We need to revamp our list.

 

I mean...we've only got what...a year? haha

hump day

What does hump day need?

Some Scott Yancey Avett! ♥♥♥

lost cause

I love a good sad song. Always have been my favorite. When I used to write a lot, stories and such, they were the absolute best motivator. I've been loving this song lately. Hadn't heard it in a while and when it came on shuffle I was instantly re in love. I think it's one of the saddest songs.

♥

It's Official!

I'm a stay at home mommy! Well right now I'm a stay at home aunt. Until my own bundle is here I'm keeping my nephew and making the same I was making at my job. Wednesday was my last day at my job. Altho I'll work harder at this job than I ever did at my last, at least I'll be home to keep up with my Etsy shop. I've been selling about two signs per week lately which is just fine with me! I didn't do so well with being home last time, but I didn't have a 4 month old keeping me busy either. I think it'll work out just fine :) He loves me!

Bye Karou! Bye Akiva!

I'm sad it's over. I'll miss these stories. Mostly the characters. I loved them all ♥ The last book wasn't as good as the other two. It was confusing at times and not how I would have ended it at all, but it was still good. For some reason I'm attached to these lil books so I'm gonna miss them just a little extra than usual. So I had to mark the occasion of their ending with a post. Nerd. This I know.

 



The Daily Love

I've really come to love my emails from the Universe and from The Daily Love. They really do make me pause every day and think and forgive and take a deep breath and realize and remember. People need reminders. Or I do anyway. Sometimes when I've been thinking bratty thoughts I need that little nudge that says HEY don't you realize how incredibly lucky you are?? And 99% of the time I take a deep breath and smile and say DUH to myself in my mind.

And I need help sometimes keeping the past in the past and moving forward instead of trying to go backwards. Keeping all my ducks in a row :) It just takes practice and patience.

My old pal Ernest helps me along too.

i missed it

Super sad that I missed this. But so glad someone posted it. Ahhh makes me teary! I have a really awesome video of my mom and her sisters singing this song back in the late 80s. I love that video! I used to love this song as a kid and any time they would sing it I would be mesmerised. All my cousins were off playing and I was sitting in their faces watching them sing. LOVE!!

Freebie Five Update

This is a rotation of the freebie five. Something about Jared Leto just feels wrong. Not that he's not beautiful. He certainly is. But I'd not jump his bones I don't think. Not that I'm a bone jumper. But if I WERE to jump ones bones, he wouldn't be on the list I've decided. So. With that said and two cups of coffee later, I give you the new list.

1- Ian Somerhalder
2- Ellie Goulding
3- Khal Drogo (or hell...jason momoa in any form)
4- Kit Harington (because who the hell wouldn't have him on their list)
and
5- Samira Wiley (because, damn)

There you have it!

My love is coming!

September 19! Avetts in Knoxville! AND even more exciting....a new album in November! Another Rick Ruben produced one! What'll it be?? I can't even begin to wait!!!

these...

Sethy at Starbucks with that old brown truck and those braids. YES!

and...

Scotty who turned 38 yesterday. I love love love you, you hillbilly. This picture gives me a perma grin.

Summer music!

I love new summer music. And fall. There's something a little extra exciting when new music comes out in fall or summer. This summers been extry exciting. Ray with Supernova which is a breath of fresh air and The Black Keys with Turn Blue which is just as awesome as I knew it would be. Jack White this Tuesday with Lazaretto, which I am SO very exited about. And then Jason Mraz YES. That's the best title ever. YES!! I'm so very muchly excited for this. Especially after hearing the new songs. Finally!!!! YES!! I knew he was still in there. And I can finally listen without associating his songs to his ex or his current girlfriend. Which is stupid to do anyways, but me and him go way back. We're thick as thieves and that's just the way it was there for a while. But I've gotten over it and we're back to being best friends and I'm ready for YES!! I've missed his awesome ass. Who even cares who he's singing about. That voice. It's one of the bestest things. Yeeesss!!

Turn Blue

Wooot Wooot!!

Fantasticaaaal!! Happy dance and all that. I love it! They can do no wrong I've decided. And Dan. He's everyfuckingwhere isn't he!?!? Go him.

1- 10 Lovers - ♥♥♥♥ "If I find another love. They must be forever true. Cause if someone breaks this heart. Your old man right here is through." I just LOVE him!!!!

2- Gotta Get Away - How FUN!!

3- Turn Blue

4- Weight of Love

5- Fever

6- In Time

7- It's Up To You Now

8- In Our Prime

9- Wating On Words

10- Year In Review

11- Bullet In The Brain

Hell I guess that's it. I've had the worst time with this list. I'd say after number two they're all tied hahaha. I've been lovin the shit outta this cd.

My Shows!

I haven't said a word about Game of Thrones all season! And it's been sooo good! Shame shame...

Tyrion! What will happen?? It's killing me! This show gives me anxiety. I love him for demanding a trial by combat but bless his heart....really?? He's my fav ♥ and I just want him to be happy and rule the world!! haha

Arya. I love her more and more. And The Hound! I love them together. I know he is on her list but I hope she doesn't kill him. I used to feel so sorry for her. Back when her family members were dropping like flies. Actually the second her father was killed I felt so sorry for her. More than any other character on this show. But that didn't last very long. What a little bad ass. I hope her and Sansa will finally, finally be reunited ♥

Lysa's dead!! Woooo! Not as satisfying as Joffreys death but still necessary. Bitch is gone! But dammit! What about Sansa!?? That girl can not catch a break of any kind. What the hell does Petyr Baelish want with her? I'm afraid I know exactly what he wants with her. He's gross. This will be interesting though. Does she miss her husband???

My Khaleesi is wonderful as ever. And Jorah is wonderful as ever. But something needs to happen!! What's she doing?

Cersei. The death I wish for most. But it won't happen. Someone else will die first. Someone I love. She's the kind of evil that will never be killed off because she makes everyones lives so miserable it wouldn't be the same without her. Sigh...

And Jon Snow. He makes me a nervous wreck! I know the wildlings are coming. They're coming for him right this second! I love him so I'm sure something bad will happen. I don't have a good feeling.

Jamie Lannister. I love him for taking up for his brother and trying to save him. And for not shedding a tear when his evil son Joffrey died and for raping the shit out of Cersei. And for sending Bree off on the rescue Sansa Stark mission. And for a lot of things actually. But is he actually as good as I hope he is? Has he really changed? We'll see I guess.

I don't want it to be over!! And it's coming! The wait is sooo sooo too long. :(

Mad Men!!

What ever will become of Don? Times are a changin! He's changing! Everyones changing! I love this show and every single character. Every. One.

Deadliest Catch!

♥  ← That's about all I need to say about ole Deadliest Catch. It's soo addicting. It's probably the only show I could watch for hours every single day and not get tired of watching it. I am a NERD for Deadliest Catch. A real big one. Quiz me. Do it....I bet I'll know every answer. I just fucking LOVE it!

Vampire Diaries

Ah my little cheesy. But you have to have a cheesy lil show in your life, right? And this ones mine I reckon. Altho...this season is not my fav. It's all gotten so old. The dopplegangers and everyone dying but not really. And people disappearing but not really. And Elena in love with Damon but not really. And Stefan being ok with it all but not really. Sigh. I miss the old Elena. Human Elena. And I miss the old Damon. He was the best part about that show. And I miss witch Bonnie. The season finale was alright. But Elena's crying when Damon was gone was a let down. Whats up with Nina Dobrev? Maybe she's tired of it too. And if Caroline and Stefan get together, I will puke. And I don't puke lightly. Please.... This lil show is so predictable, but ahhh I can't help but love it.

Supernova **

 

 

 

 

Well well... it's been 4 extra long years. I have alot to say. And I'm going to be totally honest, and not give a biased opinion. Which I've thought about all day, cause it's hard to come up with an honest opinion about something sometimes when you love someone so fiercely.

Lets start with the the above picture. And all the Supernova photoshoots and art for that matter. I love it! He looks so handsome! And young! And there's even a picture of him smiling! It's all new for him, the clothes, the hair....and I really think he looks awesome! I've read so much shit about him "selling out" and blah blah blah. That's so stupid. If he wore the same three shirts for the rest of his life and sang the same sounding songs forever people would complain about that! I think what's gotten people feathers so ruffled is that for Ray it's just SO incredibly different.

My very first listen to this album I was let down. I'll be honest. But I know why. Waiting for Rays new stuff is the longest wait you'll ever wait in your life. And I literally, honestly thought about and wondered about what it would be/sound like every single week of those 4 years. And this was 200% not what I thought it would sound like. Then I heard Supernova. I knew it would be very different. But I loved Supernova instantly. After I came to terms with it being the total opposite of his old stuff, I could appreciate the new.

I love all the interviews he's done about this album. Talking about how he was so tired of it. And not feeling excited and inspired anymore. That's sooo understandable. Especially with his stuff. It's all so depressing and mellow dramatic I'm sure it would get old writing that stuff and singing it every night. And I for one and happy that he's came out of some funk he was in, as he put it. He's having fun, and that makes me love it even more!

Yes, this whole entire cd sounds like he was trippin on drugs the whole time he recorded it. And maybe he was! haha But it's different, and it's fun and some of it's very lovely.

So... a list of sorts:

1- Ojai - This is my favorite kinda Ray. I love the music. Sounds like old 80s country. But is it number 1? I don't know haha these lists are so hard for me.

2- Airwaves - I love this lil noises and jump, shouts! I see this one being fun live too. A foot stomper. ** haha this went from #9 to number #2. Love when that happens! I absolutely LOVE this song!! 

3- Supernova - I just love it!! His voice sounds fantastical. And it's fun!! I wonder if his niece Zoe loves it :) And Mister is sounding very sexy.

4- Pick Up A Gun - This reminds me of Rays old stuff like Be Here Now and I Still Care For You. I love the lyrics. Kind of haunting and depressing, but the good ones always are.

5- No Other Way - Same as Pick Up A Gun, this sounds like some of his older stuff. Love it!

6- Drive-In Movies - When I saw the track names a few weeks ago I was so excited about this song. We go to the drive-in quite a bit around these parts. It's a summer staple. It's cute. Which is not a word I'd usually ever use for Ray. And it's catchy. We'll never go to the drive-in again without singing this lil tune.

7- She's The One - I'm real, real excited to hear this song live. It sounds like it'll be a chair slammer. I love him screamin GIRL at the end. YES!!!! It sounds a bit like Jack White, which is A-OK with me!

8- Lavender - The first time I listened this was my least favorite. But it's growing on me, which means this list will probably change. And I hear Dan!!

9- Julia - I love the music in this song! Hello Dan Auerbach!! Its a feel good song! But I do think of Julia Nunes every time I sing Juuuuliaaa :)

10- Smashing - One has to be at the bottom. I say it every time. This songs just weird. Not that I don't like it. It reminds me of something that would have been in Forrest Gump in the scenes where Jennys getting high and standing on that balcony. This song

I've only listened to this album about 4 times so this is a very iffy list. But I am excited and I'm super glad it's different and so flowy and feel goody. I LOVE HIM THE MOST!

Rambling Fever

I love this so much. One of my favorites. Not that it's one of his bests, it's just the song itself I think. This song is my childhood! I love Merle Haggard. And the fact that my boys love him too just make me giddy.

HE makes me giddy ♥

bad lip reading

Another one!! Haha I love these. This is the best Twilight one. My favorite one of all is still the Walking Dead, but this ones pretty funny!

my lovely love

Why does he always have to be so pretty?

I don't wanna wait....

Remember the Dawson’s Creek finale|Lainey Gossip Entertainment Update

Aww this made me teary. I loved that lil interview by Kevin. I feel exactly the same way about all of it!! Ahhh brain tingles and the warm and fuzzies...

between shades of gray

Good ness. First, let me get it out of my system to say how much I adore this book. Favorite I've read in a while. Probably since Out Of The Easy, which is funny because it's written by Ruta as well. What a truly amazing author. What an amazing story!!! I was so very sad it had to end. I read this book in three days. I wanted to take it slow and make it last but I gobbled it up in no time.

I'm a nerd so I'm gonna go ahead and admit that I wish there were different covers of this book available around here. Out of all the ones I've seen ↑ this one is my least favorite. To me, it doesn't really relate to the story as well as the others. Looking at this cover you'd never ever guess what this books about. Maybe that's a good thing tho. Not to judge a book by its cover and all. But...I wish another was available in these parts. Like these..

Books like these are why I love reading. There's something so special about her writing. I'm not sure what it is, but it's so vivid and flowy and exactly what you want stories to look like. There's never a sentence you'd change or a time when you wish a character had said something different. It's all perfect. I'm sad that she has only written two books as of now, but will be very impatiently awaiting the rest!!

Darling

He fascinates me. I love his Darling stuff. And I love to watch him sing and play. He is so talented it just fascinates me. I just love him a shit ton basically is what I'm saying.

How I Live Now

I finally watched it! I remember when I saw the trailer a long time ago thinking it didn't look like what I'd pictured when I read it. Which is usually the case. But I thought they did a great job with this little film! And I thought the actors were fantastic ♥ Of course they leave out SO many details that made the book what it was, but I was happily surprised!

 

My jams

I'm terribly hung up on these right now. I just can't get enough no matter how many times I hit repeat. In the car, on my phone, when I'm cleaning, when I'm humming. They just won't let me be.

Thank yall

I've been in a nasty funk. Awful nasty. Yesterday was just a crappy day. I don't like to waste my life with crappy days but it surely was one. I had a terrible attitude and whined and complained and thank goodness it's a new day and I'm a new me. But last night pouting in bed I'll be damned if this didn't make me smile inside and out.

If ever

If the day ever comes when we get a new puppy, this will be the one. Since the very first day I met a Wheaten in 2003 I fell in love. What sweeties.

Congratulations on your face, sir

The Universe

I love my morning e mails from The Universe. They always make me smile and almost always I think of them througout the day. These three have been on my mind all week.

Met up with the dearest little angel over the weekend but she was so, so sad. She asked in the sweetest of angel voices how there can be so much love in the world yet so few feel it. How there can be so much beauty yet hardly anyone sees it. And how can  there be so many miracles yet most are ignored. Poor thing. So Sarah, I reminded her of something far more important. I reminded her that whether or not one knows of the love, they are still bathed in it.Whether or not they see the beauty they still add to it. And whether or not they recognize the miracles they still perform them every single day. Then, we both just beamed.

Aw, isn't that happy? And I've thought about it all day every day.

Sarah, when you stop and reflect that thoughts become things, unconditionally, without exception, no matter what, no matter who's, and you grasp that this is an immutable law that throws all of the elements into overdrive on your behalf, don't you just want to cry for those who still keep looking for answers?

YES!! I love this one. And it's 100% true.

Practice, Sarah. Study. Prepare yourself. Think. Act. Face the beasts. Pay the piper whatever dues you think you have to pay. Do the dance, walk the fire, wait in line. Plant the seeds, hoe the field, go to market. Because on the day that you become all that you now dream of becoming...Oh my gosh, there is simply no price that would seem too great. It's going to be that good. You're going to be that happy, and it's going to be for so, so long. Guaranteed.

That's my favorite. I forwarded it to Kota and told him to read it as often as he can. It lights a fire under my ass and makes me soooo excited.

Happy Friday!

It's sunny, above 40 degrees and I start my job Monday! A friend got me a yummy bottle of wine that I plan on drinking tonight and it's FRIDAY!! Happy dance time!

Fact

This is my favorite picture.

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stage 5 waver

 

He's just so smiley. And wavey. And wondy. ♥

Jim♥

How could anyone not love him?

She so pretty

To Roo or not to Roo

I just don't know. The plan was...if the first 5 on the lineup were fantastic then we'd go. Cause this will be our last chance for who knows how long. But. The prices have gone up. Like a hundred more dollars for an RV pass. That's crazy!

So the first five:

Elton John
Kanye West
Jack White
Lionel Richie
The Avett Brothers

It's the Kanye West that blows it. If they had replaced him with ANYONE else. And I pretty much mean anyone. I cannot stand him. I wouldn't go to see him if someone paid ME to go. Much less pay $700 to see him. That's a lot of money when we have sooo many other things going on. Another thing. Dakota is dying to go. But he doesn't know. He has no idea what it's like and what he'd be getting himself into. It's not something you can explain to someone. And he's a complainer when it's hot. And the word for how hot it is at Bonnaroo doesn't exist. I just don't think it's a good idea. And of course I'd feel totally guilty going without him. I just don't know!!
 

late night love

I cannot watch this without smiling. This song is why I love them. They just sound like my brain and life and heart and insides in song form. This is the happiest shit ever.



YES!! This is my favorite song to hear Dakota singin'. I feel super proud that he's growing up right. Just like I did. Country and redneck and proud of it.



This song....



 

blizzard

It's been snowing here for almost 14 hours non-stop. And while it's so very lovely, I'd like to take a moment to say shame on the US Postal Service for making their workers risk their lives on days like today.