Awwwwww, a lovely song to wake up to today. Take the time to play this one.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Whitney Houston- Exhale
A blast from the past...Ms. Whitney ya'll- when she could still sing.
Happy weekend!
Happy weekend!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Chris Brown- Yeah X3
I wonder if the kids in this video know of Mr. Brown's torrid past...guess I have subconsciously forgiven him. ;)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Usher- DJ Got Us Falling In Love Again
Usha, usha, usha.....
A defining moment of my teen years was hearing my first Usher song. I was addicted to his video for you make me wanna and the lyrics are permanently burned in some part of my brain as associated with some very intense teen emotion.
I have grown up to Usher music. I miss his slow jams, but today his jam got me out of bed with an extra spring in my step ready to take on a snowy hump day minus the teen angst.
Ya man.....
A defining moment of my teen years was hearing my first Usher song. I was addicted to his video for you make me wanna and the lyrics are permanently burned in some part of my brain as associated with some very intense teen emotion.
I have grown up to Usher music. I miss his slow jams, but today his jam got me out of bed with an extra spring in my step ready to take on a snowy hump day minus the teen angst.
Ya man.....
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Florence & The Machine- Dog Days Are Over
I have a double feature for you today. I awoke to an amazing song that I first heard when one of my friends forwarded me a short film which used this song as the soundtrack. I highly encourage you to check out the video as this post will make much more sense if you do!
My friend sent this video to me while I was feeling particularly identified with my past. We had gone to see a play together and themes presented caused me to pause and look deep within. I reflected and embedded myself in a period of suffering- an existential crisis if you will.
It was a low and dark time. I saw myself repeating old patterns in relationships, and saw aspects of my personality that I no longer loved. I was stifled by anxiety and I commiserated over the inauthenticity I was presenting to the world. The worst part was the unrest and doubt I felt in the path my life had taken. I was in a deep valley looking up at the mountains I had come from and at the summits still to be climbed with absolutely no idea how I would pick myself up and make it to the top again.
This video came at the perfect time. It reminded me to respect the lows of the journey. I felt reassured that the journey was certainly not over though the dog days definitely would be. It reset me to be in touch with the universe, the 6th dimension, the "practical mysticism" of it all as my friend put it. Each time I hear this song I am reminded of this art and am inspired to let my soul show me the way.
We must break free from the past if we are to enjoy the future.
Indeed. Hope this post finds you just when YOU need it.
Much love from me right to you.
My friend sent this video to me while I was feeling particularly identified with my past. We had gone to see a play together and themes presented caused me to pause and look deep within. I reflected and embedded myself in a period of suffering- an existential crisis if you will.
It was a low and dark time. I saw myself repeating old patterns in relationships, and saw aspects of my personality that I no longer loved. I was stifled by anxiety and I commiserated over the inauthenticity I was presenting to the world. The worst part was the unrest and doubt I felt in the path my life had taken. I was in a deep valley looking up at the mountains I had come from and at the summits still to be climbed with absolutely no idea how I would pick myself up and make it to the top again.
This video came at the perfect time. It reminded me to respect the lows of the journey. I felt reassured that the journey was certainly not over though the dog days definitely would be. It reset me to be in touch with the universe, the 6th dimension, the "practical mysticism" of it all as my friend put it. Each time I hear this song I am reminded of this art and am inspired to let my soul show me the way.
We must break free from the past if we are to enjoy the future.
Indeed. Hope this post finds you just when YOU need it.
Much love from me right to you.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Journey- Don't Stop Believin'
I had a lovely weekend and it was capped off by an amazing meeting of the minds with my dinner club friends. Erika, a fabulous friend of mine had the idea to start a club where people share great meals. It came out of us *discussing* (maybe complaining, let's be honest) about how hard it is to cook healthy home cooked meals for one while we are single and living the urban life in the city.
Basically, 6 people are challenged to make a meal with enough portions for the rest of club members and voila- we have lunch for the week! We have focused on cooking healthy and creative meals, and exchange on Sunday evenings to set us up for the week ahead. My favourite part besides getting to know awesome new people is being surprised by what meals we get! This week's deliciousness:
-sweet potato burritos
-lentil stew
-edamame and mixed bean salad
-turkey casserole with mixed beans
-phylo pastry with spinach and goat cheese
-roasted butternut squash, spinach, and ricotta stuffed pasta shells(my creation!)
This one idea has added so much to my life! I highly encourage you to make your own cooking clubs out there! Such a great way to pool resources, eat well, build community and spread positive energy all around.
To my life chick Erika- I love your ability to take action and live out solutions to improve the areas that are not going as well in our lives. Your love and energy has added so much to my life in the city. Thank you for your beautiful friendship!
I woke up to this song today and I send it to you- never ever stop believing.
Basically, 6 people are challenged to make a meal with enough portions for the rest of club members and voila- we have lunch for the week! We have focused on cooking healthy and creative meals, and exchange on Sunday evenings to set us up for the week ahead. My favourite part besides getting to know awesome new people is being surprised by what meals we get! This week's deliciousness:
-sweet potato burritos
-lentil stew
-edamame and mixed bean salad
-turkey casserole with mixed beans
-phylo pastry with spinach and goat cheese
-roasted butternut squash, spinach, and ricotta stuffed pasta shells(my creation!)
This one idea has added so much to my life! I highly encourage you to make your own cooking clubs out there! Such a great way to pool resources, eat well, build community and spread positive energy all around.
To my life chick Erika- I love your ability to take action and live out solutions to improve the areas that are not going as well in our lives. Your love and energy has added so much to my life in the city. Thank you for your beautiful friendship!
I woke up to this song today and I send it to you- never ever stop believing.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP- We No Speak Americano
You know who you are faithful amiga whose ring tone was my first introduction to this song....it's catchy, addictive, and goes quite well with some head shaking dance moves. It also was the soundtrack to a wonderful day.
Happy weekend all!
Happy weekend all!
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