I considered making these pictures larger, but I figured it would take approximately 18,078,314 years to scroll to the bottom of the page. For some reason Blogger is being impossible and won't let me upload the videos I recorded at the concert. Stupid computers. Stupid websites. Trust me. It was such a spectacular concert.
Disclaimer: This is not the actual Phoenix sky. I am feeling too lazy to get up and take an actual picture. Happy day off with my husband :-)
Tonight, we're headed over to Tempe for dinner and a show at Club Red. Our friends Sarah and Jake are in a band Covela so we're gonna eat and then jam with some friends. Here's them at the show we went to last Autumn:
It's no surprise to those who know me well that I love my music. As I turned on the Grammys tonight I was SO excited to see 2 of my favorites (Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers) performing live.
Mumford & Sons-The Cave. They performed this song at the Grammys tonight.
The Avett Brothers-Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise. This was performed at the Grammys, too.
This is a whole heap of awesome. Take the time to watch it.
Ok. Obviously, Patsy was not on the Grammys tonight, but this is the very roots of where I can say my love for all things folksy originated. Thanks, Aunt Nay, for playing your Patsy Cline cassette for Leslie and me oh so long ago! I am DELIGHTED to see this video! Patsy in action! I can hardly contain how pleased it makes me.
As mentioned, I have a knack for folksy groups. I'm feeling particularly folksy tonight. I think it has a bit to do with my already present underlying love PLUS just returning from High School Winter camp where Redneck Bowling was an activity. Man, you should have seen Brian! All he had to do was channel his inner Drinkwine-Nashville self and we had "Buddy". Buddy also made an appearance at high school service tonight (yes, we held service tonight, a mere 2-3 hours after returning from high school camp). Normally, I would share loads of pictures, but the only pictures I have are the ones on my phone/Phill's old terrible piece-o-crap phone. Apparently, we have no cord to connect said phone to my computer and the bluetooth method has failed me, as well.
*groan
Listen, world. Remember how I had a blast at jr. high winter camp? Well, high school winter camp was definitely not a let down either. This weekend has made me realize how HAPPY I am to finally spend time with and connect with the youth group. Prior to this weekend, I felt like even when I came to services, and other youth events, that I was never really able to connect. This is true for both Pendleton and here at New Life. Now, after having spent many consecutive hours with both the jr. high kids and sr. high kids, I finally feel like I belong and that I'm accepted by both the kids AND the other leaders.
I did gain some insight as to what may have been hindering some of my connecting problems, though! Apparently, I have "faces". People who have been present throughout my life: Why did you not inform me that I have many, many of these faces that often times portray mean, "I'm-angry-with-my-thoughts" looks?! Whilst having discussions with some of the girls over the weekend they pointed out that they didn't know I was so normal and they told me my faces sometimes made them think I was mean and didn't like them! I was totally unaware. When I later made the face again, it was pointed out to me. Apparently, it is my "thinking" face. Sooooo, whenever I'm thinking of something to myself, there is a great possibility that I will look like a meanie.
PEOPLE OF THE WORLD: PLEASE DISREGARD MY MEAN FACE. I AM NOT MEAN.
I like smiling and laughing (even if it does make me look all squinty-eyed)!
Wish me luck with our Valentine's dinner! On the menu: Filet au Poivre & Tiramisu
Yeah, I changed the layout again. I like the cheeky owls. This one will probably last a while...maybe. I think I'll just continually go back and forth between pretty and quirky (depending on my mood). For now.........we're quirky :-)
FYI--my mind is all over the place right now. Therefore, this post will be all over the place.
First, MY BABY GIRL IS ALMOST 2 YEARS OLD! Her birthday is Wednesday (Feb. 9) but I'm working that day and the day after, so I'm starting a little early. I made her put on the "I'm the Birthday Girl" shirt I got her last year.
She's just so cute!!!!!!!!!
Second, I want to give a big shout-out to 90's hip-hop. Bet you didn't see that one coming, huh? Listen. I'm hard. Ok, no. No, I'm not. Not important.
Thanks Jay-Z. Thanks Ludacris (ok, maybe he only showed up in the early 2000s). 'Preciate it Snoop. My drive to and from work has become interestingly enjoyable. That picture is just hysterical!
Third, as far as Mondays at work go, today was a success. There were no freak-outs. I didn't have any complicated discharges involving multiple calls to doctors and hassles with case managers, home health services, or nursing homes. Plus, I have tomorrow off. Nice.
Fourth,
MOM, DAD & TREY ARE VISITING IN LESS THAN 1 MONTH!!!!!!!
Yes, I purposely posted a bad picture of us. I kinda like it...even though my eyes are wAcKeD oUt. I'm beyond excited to spend a full week, work-free, with my fam. YAY! Spring Break woooooo!
Fifth, please go to this article from the Huffington Post and laugh out-freaking-loud:
Any Valentine's Day plans? Apparently it's coming up. Phill and I don't make much of a fuss about it. We don't give gifts (V-Day, birthday, Christmas, etc) because, well, there's rarely anything pre-determined that either of us would wish for, anyway, and we would rather save our money and put it towards other things. I have a nice meal planned, though. Any big plans for your V-Day? Big tip: Tell your loved ones how much you truly love them. Best gift ever.
PS-If you post birthday wishes to Margot on here I will gladly relay them all to her and proceed to shower her with the hugs and kisses I know you would be giving her if you were here in person. No problem, I've got it covered :-)
I swear I'm not a vain woman, but I really did take another picture of my outfit tonight. I think it's just because I'm SO PLEASED with my recent great thrifting success. Tonight, I wore the 2nd of 4 new dresses:
My favorite part is the leggings! Sometimes Walmart can surprise you. I bought two pairs of leggings, including these sweet polka dot ones, for $3 each.
I was pretty proud of this braid headband.
"Why the fancy night?" you ask? Umm...only a rad swag date night with my super hot husband. Ok, maybe we used a gift card at Red Lobster, but it's always fun to go out, even if only for super garlic biscuits.
Can you believe tomorrow is February? I know a lot of people agree that time flies, but since we've moved I'd been thinking that time actually hasn't gone by too quickly...until January. Perhaps it's just that I'm finally feeling totally normal now? Normal to be living my life here? That's my best guess, anyway.
On a totally separate note, have you heard the new rap song with the tag line "black and yellow, black and yellow"? If you're a Steelers fan, then of course you have (Brautigams).
A bunch of jr. high kids were singing it at camp, and we heard it on the way home (I have a recent obsession with hip-hop because 99.3 is the Classic Hip-Hop radio station...AWESOME). That song is about nothing. Plus, I have no idea what "black and yellow" has to do with anything in the song. It doesn't seem to be about the Steelers. Perhaps the artist and his posse are from Pittsburgh? Maybe he just really likes the colors black and yellow? Hmmm. Yep, now I'm going to look it up.
...beep boop beep...
And the answer is...Yes, the artist, Wiz Khalifa, is from Pittsburgh. I bet you didn't expect to become up to date on current events simply by checking out my sweet blog, did you?
You're welcome. Hehe.
But seriously....all you Midwesterners better be taking cover for all the snow that's "supposedly" coming your way! Is it crazy that I kinda wish I was there to experience it? Snow...
