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!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Fragma- Toca's Miracle
Hello readers!
My apologies for being so absent in this online forum of self expression. 2011 started off wonderfully. My optimistic outlook to the new year was challenged by the death of one of my cousins back in Ecuador. We received news of his tragic passing away on January 3 and within 24 hours I was at the airport putting my mom on a plane so she could be supportive to her sister. We gave my dad the gift of a trip to Ecuador to see my Grandmother welcome her 85th year so she joined him there.
I consider myself very lucky to have such a large family and I have extra special love for all of my cousins. Growing up it was so awesome to know I had built in best friends who couldn't reject me. We spent hours, days, and weeks together at a time as our families shared parenting duties to manage work schedules, and kept the extended Ecuadorian family unit together in their adopted home of Canada.
Ultimately, we HAD to get along, to compromise, to respect each other no matter what actions or inaction we took. As we grew into adults I lost the built in time spent with each other that came with living at home yet the bond and love I feel for my cousins increases with each passing family get together, or holiday. Sharing the experience of growing up in OUR family ultimately brings us together in a very beautiful way.
My bond with my cousins in Ecuador is no different though the time we have spent together has been so limited. I can count the number of trips I have taken there one one hand, possibly quantify the number of days or hours into much less than the time I have spent with my cousins in Canada yet the impact is the same- unconditional love, unwavering support, and the source of some of the most amazing memories I have in my life.
I have dragged my feet around the last week. I have contemplated what it will be like to deal with death in my large extended family and all of my beautiful friends I consider to be my family. I have reasoned about how I will handle those moments to come. I have cried a lot- alone, in the presence of my family and friends, and I have felt the impact of losing a great man in our family unit. I have sought out spaces that bring me peace. I have prayed and sent out requests to our mighty universe- to care for my family in Ecuador, to help them move forward and for all of us to find peace in our loss.
I have not woken up to a song in more than a week. This morning I woke up early to this song and I smiled deeply for the first time in what feels like forever. I walked to work today and ran into several lovely friends who added smiles to the beginning of my day. I saw my desk and work surroundings with fresh eyes and I feel like the miracle I needed was delivered.
Today is my Grandmother's 85th birthday. I am grateful for her life and I am grateful for the life my cousin had and the time we spent together.
Life really is precious and today I am reconnected with that awareness in my heart. Take the time to show your love friends, it makes all the difference and can be the exact miracle another needs.
Peace and love,
j
My apologies for being so absent in this online forum of self expression. 2011 started off wonderfully. My optimistic outlook to the new year was challenged by the death of one of my cousins back in Ecuador. We received news of his tragic passing away on January 3 and within 24 hours I was at the airport putting my mom on a plane so she could be supportive to her sister. We gave my dad the gift of a trip to Ecuador to see my Grandmother welcome her 85th year so she joined him there.
I consider myself very lucky to have such a large family and I have extra special love for all of my cousins. Growing up it was so awesome to know I had built in best friends who couldn't reject me. We spent hours, days, and weeks together at a time as our families shared parenting duties to manage work schedules, and kept the extended Ecuadorian family unit together in their adopted home of Canada.
Ultimately, we HAD to get along, to compromise, to respect each other no matter what actions or inaction we took. As we grew into adults I lost the built in time spent with each other that came with living at home yet the bond and love I feel for my cousins increases with each passing family get together, or holiday. Sharing the experience of growing up in OUR family ultimately brings us together in a very beautiful way.
My bond with my cousins in Ecuador is no different though the time we have spent together has been so limited. I can count the number of trips I have taken there one one hand, possibly quantify the number of days or hours into much less than the time I have spent with my cousins in Canada yet the impact is the same- unconditional love, unwavering support, and the source of some of the most amazing memories I have in my life.
I have dragged my feet around the last week. I have contemplated what it will be like to deal with death in my large extended family and all of my beautiful friends I consider to be my family. I have reasoned about how I will handle those moments to come. I have cried a lot- alone, in the presence of my family and friends, and I have felt the impact of losing a great man in our family unit. I have sought out spaces that bring me peace. I have prayed and sent out requests to our mighty universe- to care for my family in Ecuador, to help them move forward and for all of us to find peace in our loss.
I have not woken up to a song in more than a week. This morning I woke up early to this song and I smiled deeply for the first time in what feels like forever. I walked to work today and ran into several lovely friends who added smiles to the beginning of my day. I saw my desk and work surroundings with fresh eyes and I feel like the miracle I needed was delivered.
Today is my Grandmother's 85th birthday. I am grateful for her life and I am grateful for the life my cousin had and the time we spent together.
Life really is precious and today I am reconnected with that awareness in my heart. Take the time to show your love friends, it makes all the difference and can be the exact miracle another needs.
Peace and love,
j
Monday, January 3, 2011
Fefe Dobson- Ghost
Fefe- she has reinvented herself and is back! Kinda like this jam, definitely quite catchy...
A new year intention: let other music other than top 40 in!!!
Enjoy! :)
A new year intention: let other music other than top 40 in!!!
Enjoy! :)
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