for the love of music. *

Everybody always talks about how music is so important to them, and I never really understood why or how important music really is until relatively recently. Also, by relatively recently, I mean more within the couple years or so.

I've always loved music. I generally listen to older music; like from the early 2000's - 1980's. This is not to say that I don't like the music now, it's just it is a different style. I tend to listen to a lot of 80's rock, and 90's pop because that is what I was brought up listening to.

When I was younger I was always surrounded by music. Most of my uncles played guitars, would sing and play various other instruments, my grandma used to be a singer and my sister plays almost every classical instrument imaginable.

Now to get back to what I originally wanted to talk about, is why music is so important. Not a day goes by that I do not listen to music, which isn't new. But what I have noticed is how it can affect my mood, for example, if I was sad and my favourite song came on, I do feel slightly happier. Generally because it brings back happy memories, or something nice that I have associated it with. I'm noticing this more and more lately. Or I'll listen to music if I'm having a hard time concentrating on something or need inspiration, it always seems to help.

I feel like the reason I am noticing this is because I have started to play guitar again, and sing... Although I'm sure most people prefer I didn't sing haha. It seems to have impacted me greater than I originally anticpated.  I can feel my mood change by playing or practicing, or by trying to make my own music, and when I've learned something new, I feel a sense of accomplishment as though I have really done something great.

Lately I've even tried to make some music of my own. It is a lot harder than it seems. But when I'm thinking about what to play, or which words to put where, I am almost relieved. It's like a new way to express how I really feel about certain things. I don't think I ever would have discovered my love for music if I hadn't began to take lessons again or try and write my own songs, (which I have yet to complete one)

There is at least one song that can inspire someone, if you're lucky enough, you will find it. Not a day should go by without listening to music. You never know what can happen.

Movie Review:The Woman in Black.

Holy kdjdhgfkjehwkfjubskzd.


I am totally impressed by Daniel Radcliffe in this movie. Although, it is kind of weird to see him as a father when the last movie he was in he was a teenage wizard defeating Voldemort.

Not only was I impressed by Daniel, I liked the story, I loooooooved the suspense, & I mean, not that I like being scared, but if a movie can make me jump & almost fall out of my seat repeatedly, it must be pretty good.

The only thing that I didn't like about this movie was the ending. Don't get me wrong the ending wasn't bad, I just wanted it to end differently because it was a little sad :( wah.

Anyways. I'd totally recommend this movie like x150616841034684153684506415605.108.54643.2 :)
So go see it !

ouuuu, scaaaaaary.

a post dedicated to my grandparents .. ♥

In just 10 short days my grandparents will be taking a journey to retire literally half way across the country. It is weird because I have never been more than like 2 hours away from them. But although I will miss them a lot, I wish them the best of luck. I found this poem on a website, and I really liked it.

Grandparents Love
Author: Unknown

It seems like only yesterday
Our lives were just beginning.
Your love for us never failed,
Our hearts continually mending.

It is strange to watch the time fly
Before our very eyes,
Which reminds me of the blessing,
That we have you in our lives.

To have yet to feel the touch
That's as gentle as your hand
The closeness of our family
One could never understand.

As each of our lives
Continue to change,
Reflections of your love
In each of us remains.

You have pointed out the path
And led us along the way;
The wisdom you have planted,
We each still hold today.

You sheltered us through childhood
And saw us through today,
Taught us of the Lord above,
About faith, and how to pray.

One day we'll all be in heaven
Dancing on the throne,
Praising God for giving us
A family like we've never known.

No matter where our lives may go,
We will trust the Lord above
And through it all always thank him
For our grandparents love.


♥

summer 2011 bucket list. 1/10

Soo, summer 2011 is here and I am determined to make it as interesting and as fun as I possibly can. So far I have only completed 1 thing on my bucket list and I am determined to complete the entire thing by September ! :)

SUMMER 2011 BUCKET LIST:
1.go camping
2.go rock climbing
3.conquer fear of heights
4.get another tattoo/piercing
5.win a trophy racing
6.sing in a public place
7.take atleast 300 pictures
8.have all school situations worked out
9.road trip
10.complete bucket list !

So, like I've said I have only completed 1 thing on my list so far and that was camping, now I can cross off 1 thing on my list. ... yeah not so sure I will ever go again, I'm not much of a sleeping outside kind of a person. Also the first and only time I go camping, I manage to sprain my foot and pull legiments and couldn't walk for over a week! I'm hoping that in the future my other items on my bucket list aren't going to be as painful.

i got bored camping :|

this is the park we stayed at

a ferocious cat-flower.

Lately I have been writing poetry. So far it has been all really in depth things, and serious issues, and I thought it would be cool to finally write something that more suites my personality:). Most of the time you can not take a lot of what I say seriously, I am just not a serious person. So here's a little poem for youuu.
It's called ...

a ferocious cat flower

I am a dandy lion

hear me rawr

my seeds go everywhere

watch them soar

Quote Of The Day.

"Life is like a puzzle that you have to put together all by yourself. You're born with the outside edges of it, and you're left to figure out the pieces in the middle."

*Kirsten Hall

My Fears ...

Have you ever though about what you fear the most? I did this last night, and I realized, some of the things I am afraid of are completely rediculous.

Here are my top fears:

1. Birds - they freak me out so badly, it's probably because I was chased by a swan when I was younger because I threw french fries at it... Birds are not the word.

2. Burps - I find it disgusting ... Although everyone obviously does it. My fear is not of the burp itself, but I can't be around someone who does it because I'm scared I will breathe it in.

3. Lakes/ Fish - I can't swim in deep lakes becuase I'm afraid of what might be at the bottom of it, mainly because I watched Jaws when I was really little, which leads me to my next fear

4. Sharks - I am terrified of sharks, not that anyone really likes them. But just like watching Jaws or any other movie in the ocean makes me literally start shaking.

5. The Dark - I am so afraid with the dark I have to sleep with my TV on, and have my basement light on so that it isn't dark outside of my room, this is also probably because I watched way to many movies when I was younger :P

6.Heights - I also have a huge fear of heights. I can't explain it but I just am. But I love rollercoasters and stuff like that but I hate having to go up the hill at the beginning.

7. Thunderstorms/ The Weather - My fear of thunderstorms kind of links back to my fear of the dark, my fear comes from the lights being shut off because of thunderstorms or like extreme weather, it just freaks me out.

8. Public Speaking - I get so afraid to speak infront of people it is rediculous. I shake, and have trouble actually speaking, and sometimes, I tend to just break out and start laughing, its terrible.