I miss being able to sing. I have no voice now, its sad.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
chose one.
what is the most sad?
a) that vancouver lost the stanly cup in game 7.
b) the dangerous, uneccessary violence and head-shots the players take on each other, and how its ruining the integrity of the sport.
c) the horrible treatment of sows (helpthepigs.com).
d) the crowd's violent, destructive riot post game.
i could make an e) all of the above, but i really am curious.
a) that vancouver lost the stanly cup in game 7.
b) the dangerous, uneccessary violence and head-shots the players take on each other, and how its ruining the integrity of the sport.
c) the horrible treatment of sows (helpthepigs.com).
d) the crowd's violent, destructive riot post game.
i could make an e) all of the above, but i really am curious.
Monday, May 23, 2011
life is so good.
saw this on oprah last week. what an amazing story, and what an adorable man! seriously so cute and so incredibly inspiring. it teaches me not to take my "right" to learn for granted. my favorite part is him reading the bible, and reading his birthday cards!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
never say never.
ok so tonight a great and willing friend of mine went to see justin bieber: never say never with me. i have always liked justin - a cute canadian who had actual talent, and doesn't seem to be an idiot who does bad things and is a good role model to kids out there. also, its really just SO refreshing to have someone in the music industry who actually has TALENT and has worked hard to get where he is. he didn't have famous parents or a disney channel show to get him fame - he worked his butt off and his own musical talent got him where he is today. all he tells his fans is to chase after their dreams and not let anyone tell them they can't achieve them. and he plays like 10 instruments, and really cares about his fans. i gotta say, if this was 10 years ago i would feel about him like i did about bsb. he's like bsb, the way the fans are just CRAZY about him, whether 3 years old or 50 years old. and i get it. the movie was so good - it was incredible to see his journey, his family and friends so proud and supportive of him, and see him goofing around like any 17 year old would. if you have any desire at all to see it, DO. i want to see it again. i almost cried like 4 times, mostly because his family was just so proud of him. and i love all his crying fangirls, who just bawl because he exists. i can relate all too well, ha ha!
speaking of crying over j. biebs, here is the cutest video ever. the first one is an adorable 3 year old who was having a bad day, who claims she is crying over justin bieber because she loves him so much. second video is her getting to meet him, possibly the cutest thing ever because she is SO HAPPY. she just leaps on him and then happily clutches his hands. so cute. enjoy!
Click to see a 3 year old crying over Justin Bieber. Then watch the following video:
speaking of crying over j. biebs, here is the cutest video ever. the first one is an adorable 3 year old who was having a bad day, who claims she is crying over justin bieber because she loves him so much. second video is her getting to meet him, possibly the cutest thing ever because she is SO HAPPY. she just leaps on him and then happily clutches his hands. so cute. enjoy!
Click to see a 3 year old crying over Justin Bieber. Then watch the following video:
Thursday, April 21, 2011
when i survey
i cannot handle this version of this song. so beautiful. be blessed this easter!
he lived just to die for our sins and rose from the grave to live again!
he lived just to die for our sins and rose from the grave to live again!
yahweh
probably the best easter song ever. i love how it goes through jesus' entire life.
i get chills and cry almost every time.
i can also hardly watch this without crying because mama hopper starts crying. :'(
i get chills and cry almost every time.
i can also hardly watch this without crying because mama hopper starts crying. :'(
Saturday, April 16, 2011
pickles
for many, many years, i was obsessed with pickles.
although my love of pickles was exclusively to the dill variety, i lived on them for a lot of my childhood, snacked on them at potlucks, and of course, crammed myself full of as many of my baba's as i could fit inside of my stomach.
pickles got me through studying for exams, gross meals at the caf, and 3 am walks with friends. when we got together, we could easily polish off a big jar, the three of us, no problem!
alas, a few years ago, i lost my love of the pickle.
i still liked pickles as a friend, but i just couldn't eat as many as i used to.
perhaps it was that time i choked on the juice of one at the pancake house...i was really never the same after that.
although my love of pickles was exclusively to the dill variety, i lived on them for a lot of my childhood, snacked on them at potlucks, and of course, crammed myself full of as many of my baba's as i could fit inside of my stomach.
pickles got me through studying for exams, gross meals at the caf, and 3 am walks with friends. when we got together, we could easily polish off a big jar, the three of us, no problem!
alas, a few years ago, i lost my love of the pickle.
i still liked pickles as a friend, but i just couldn't eat as many as i used to.
perhaps it was that time i choked on the juice of one at the pancake house...i was really never the same after that.
i passed on them at potlucks. i neglected them because sadly, i think i overdid it for about 19 years.
lately, however, i have been craving pickles SO BADLY. terrell said we were out and i nearly cried. i frantically tore the pantry apart until i found the final jar we had - it was small, with baby dills inside. i polished it off myself in approximately 3 minutes.
we went shopping today and i bought some (i know) because i couldn't possibly wait until the weekend to get more. i didn't eat lunch before we went so i could (what else?) eat pickles for lunch! okay, maybe a grilled cheese sandwich too.
so, i don't know how, i don't know when, but my love returned to me.
this means that i'm either:
a) pregnant
or
b) the pickle fast is officially OVER!
**hint....its b.....
lately, however, i have been craving pickles SO BADLY. terrell said we were out and i nearly cried. i frantically tore the pantry apart until i found the final jar we had - it was small, with baby dills inside. i polished it off myself in approximately 3 minutes.
we went shopping today and i bought some (i know) because i couldn't possibly wait until the weekend to get more. i didn't eat lunch before we went so i could (what else?) eat pickles for lunch! okay, maybe a grilled cheese sandwich too.
so, i don't know how, i don't know when, but my love returned to me.
this means that i'm either:
a) pregnant
or
b) the pickle fast is officially OVER!
**hint....its b.....
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
music.
I have always loved music. The last few years I have hardly listened to any, however. I think living with roomates at school made me want to be respectful of their likes and dislikes, so I just didn't listen to any. It made me fall a little bit out of love with music. But lately I have found myself really enjoying fantastic songs that are either sung well, have great lyrics, or both. So here are some of the songs I can't seem to get enough of lately as I re-fall in love with music (in no particular order):
1. Oh Me, Oh My (Imogen Heap) - I love this song, especially the part in the middle where she sings, "Oh God, are you there? Are you there? Are you out there? Are you there if so where are you hiding? I'm having trouble finding you." I don't know how she means it in the song, but its such an emotional part of the song for me, and I love how she just belts it out.
2. Candlelight (Imogen Heap) - This is such a beautiful song. I love the piano. I actually dream of performing this song somewhere, playing the piano and belting it out. I actually think that if I found out I only had a few months to live, I would force Glenn to learn this, and we would sing it somewhere, in front of friends and family, maybe at the Bend Theatre. That would make me happy and would be something I would want to do before I died. Morbid, I know. Sorry.
3. Need You Now (Glee version!) - I really didn't like this song when it came out by Lady Antebellum. No offence to them. The lyrics are kinda dumb, oh I'm drunk, come to me! But for some reason hearing this version made me hear it in a new way. That, and I love Puck's voice - he is amazing! Sing more on Glee!!
4. That Should Be Me (J. Biebs & Rascal Flatts) - I really enjoy this, because I love RF, and yes, I like Justin too (he has a really great voice!). Well sung, enjoyable, and yeah, its so catchy I just keep listening to it!
5. Alone (Heart) - Probably the best song of all time. It will never, EVER lose its magic to me. She is so so so amazing! The best voice ever! During my apathetic music days, this song got me through. It bothers me that kids these days only know this song because of a crappy cover, especially when this one is so fabulous. Love you Heart, and love the exploding piano in the video!
EDIT: Ann's still got it! And Carrie is just unbelieveable! Oh my WORD. Check this out!
1. Oh Me, Oh My (Imogen Heap) - I love this song, especially the part in the middle where she sings, "Oh God, are you there? Are you there? Are you out there? Are you there if so where are you hiding? I'm having trouble finding you." I don't know how she means it in the song, but its such an emotional part of the song for me, and I love how she just belts it out.
2. Candlelight (Imogen Heap) - This is such a beautiful song. I love the piano. I actually dream of performing this song somewhere, playing the piano and belting it out. I actually think that if I found out I only had a few months to live, I would force Glenn to learn this, and we would sing it somewhere, in front of friends and family, maybe at the Bend Theatre. That would make me happy and would be something I would want to do before I died. Morbid, I know. Sorry.
3. Need You Now (Glee version!) - I really didn't like this song when it came out by Lady Antebellum. No offence to them. The lyrics are kinda dumb, oh I'm drunk, come to me! But for some reason hearing this version made me hear it in a new way. That, and I love Puck's voice - he is amazing! Sing more on Glee!!
4. That Should Be Me (J. Biebs & Rascal Flatts) - I really enjoy this, because I love RF, and yes, I like Justin too (he has a really great voice!). Well sung, enjoyable, and yeah, its so catchy I just keep listening to it!
5. Alone (Heart) - Probably the best song of all time. It will never, EVER lose its magic to me. She is so so so amazing! The best voice ever! During my apathetic music days, this song got me through. It bothers me that kids these days only know this song because of a crappy cover, especially when this one is so fabulous. Love you Heart, and love the exploding piano in the video!
EDIT: Ann's still got it! And Carrie is just unbelieveable! Oh my WORD. Check this out!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
singing bird.
i can't stop watching this video, its hilarious! it makes me die laughing every time.
make sure you turn up the volume, because the quality is poor. terrell and i saw it on AFV and immediately looked it up online because we had to watch it again!
Enjoy this bird reciting a nursery rhyme! so funny!
make sure you turn up the volume, because the quality is poor. terrell and i saw it on AFV and immediately looked it up online because we had to watch it again!
Enjoy this bird reciting a nursery rhyme! so funny!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
10 reasons
10 reasons to smile after a crappy day:
1. new dresses.
2. bright colored tights.
3. blue eyed optimistic children.
4. sweet old ladies.
5. forehead kisses from my hubby.
6. cold, refreshing water to drink.
7. supportive colleagues.
8. a warm heater at my feet.
9. the promise of shoe shopping.
10. trust in my God...he is good.
1. new dresses.
2. bright colored tights.
3. blue eyed optimistic children.
4. sweet old ladies.
5. forehead kisses from my hubby.
6. cold, refreshing water to drink.
7. supportive colleagues.
8. a warm heater at my feet.
9. the promise of shoe shopping.
10. trust in my God...he is good.
Monday, January 24, 2011
virtue and moir
okay, i just want them to GET MARRIED! i just refuse to believe that they are dating other people. in my dream world they make me happy, like salle and pelletier and get married and have babies and love each other forever (although upon writing this i researched and found out they got a divorce. crap!). regardless, look at this chemistry! i absolutely think he is in love with her, from the way he looks at her to the way he cares for her. yes, they need to get married. thus sayeth the janna. can i get an amen?
Friday, January 21, 2011
praise you in this storm.
generally, casting crowns just change my life. even if i'm not going through a hard time, this song brings me to tears! so beautiful, and i love the words. its not always easy to praise God when we don't feel like it, but we must, because he never leaves us. the line that always gets me is, "You are who You are, no matter where I am." God is the same yesterday, today, forever - praise God for that! no matter how we stray he is always the same loving God.
enjoy!
enjoy!
Monday, January 10, 2011
sleeeeepy...
so i have basically not been well since i got married.
constant colds (sore throat, stuffiness), perpetual but never completed flu-like symptoms (digestive issues, nausea, fever, seriously nauseous every time i eat, etc), and constantly, and i mean CONSTANTLY exhausted. and with that comes debilitating migraines that know me out for a few days usually.
i thought stress probably was a factor, being newly married and switching jobs only a few months into our marriage. but lately i have been more aware of how tired i am. like if we have a retreat on a weekend, or a busy weekend, i basically need to sleep for 3 days straight to begin to feel decent. i guarenteed get a cold and usually drag myself around for the next two weeks.
also, my body aches. i have been seeing a chiropractor for six+ months, and its been really great, but i find my body aches when i get into bed at night. my muscles are sore and certain joints will throb.
i have been thinking too lately that i need to get to an eye doctor because my eyes throb/feel strained alot so i guess my perscription must have changed.
and since getting married, i have been unable to multitask. terrell often gets irritated with me because he'll talk to me when i am cooking to watching tv and i can't listen to him while i am doing it, so i never hear what he's said.
anyways, all this said, and after sleeping in today for the third day in a row and feeling like it was impossible to wake up, i started to wonder if maybe i have chronic fatigue syndrome.
so i looked it up on wikipedia (where else!) and here if what i found.
You may have CFS if you have experienced:
1. A new onset (not lifelong) of unexplained, persistent fatigue unrelated to exertion and not substantially relieved by rest, that causes a significant reduction in previous activity levels.
2. Four or more of the following symptoms that last six months or longer:
on another note, i keep dreaming about being somewhere warm and tropical, and lying in the sun. maybe i should start taking vitamin d. ha ha.
there's my health report for you as of now!
constant colds (sore throat, stuffiness), perpetual but never completed flu-like symptoms (digestive issues, nausea, fever, seriously nauseous every time i eat, etc), and constantly, and i mean CONSTANTLY exhausted. and with that comes debilitating migraines that know me out for a few days usually.
i thought stress probably was a factor, being newly married and switching jobs only a few months into our marriage. but lately i have been more aware of how tired i am. like if we have a retreat on a weekend, or a busy weekend, i basically need to sleep for 3 days straight to begin to feel decent. i guarenteed get a cold and usually drag myself around for the next two weeks.
also, my body aches. i have been seeing a chiropractor for six+ months, and its been really great, but i find my body aches when i get into bed at night. my muscles are sore and certain joints will throb.
i have been thinking too lately that i need to get to an eye doctor because my eyes throb/feel strained alot so i guess my perscription must have changed.
and since getting married, i have been unable to multitask. terrell often gets irritated with me because he'll talk to me when i am cooking to watching tv and i can't listen to him while i am doing it, so i never hear what he's said.
anyways, all this said, and after sleeping in today for the third day in a row and feeling like it was impossible to wake up, i started to wonder if maybe i have chronic fatigue syndrome.
so i looked it up on wikipedia (where else!) and here if what i found.
You may have CFS if you have experienced:
1. A new onset (not lifelong) of unexplained, persistent fatigue unrelated to exertion and not substantially relieved by rest, that causes a significant reduction in previous activity levels.
2. Four or more of the following symptoms that last six months or longer:
- Impaired memory or concentration
- Post-exertional malaise, where physical or mental exertions bring on "extreme, prolonged exhaustion and sickness"
- Unrefreshing sleep
- Muscle pain
- Pain in multiple joints
- Headaches of a new kind or greater severity
- Sore throat, frequent or recurring
- Tender lymph nodes
Other common symptoms include:
- Irritable bowel, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or bloating
- Chills and night sweats
- Brain fog
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Chronic cough
- Visual disturbances (blurring, sensitivity to light, eye pain or dry eyes)
- Allergies or sensitivities to foods, alcohol, odors, chemicals, medications or noise
- Difficulty maintaining upright position (orthostatic instability, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, balance problems or fainting)
- Psychological problems (depression, irritability, mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks)
on another note, i keep dreaming about being somewhere warm and tropical, and lying in the sun. maybe i should start taking vitamin d. ha ha.
there's my health report for you as of now!
Friday, December 24, 2010
i celebrate the day
i have posted this before but its just too good. i love this song and i am blessed to know the one who was born so i might live.
And with this Christmas wish is missed
The point I could convey
If only I could find the words to say to let You know how much You've touched my life
Because here is where You're finding me, in the exact same place as New Year's eve
And from a lack of my persistency
We're less than half as close as I want to be
And the first time
That You opened Your eyes did You realize that You would be my Savior?
And the first breath that left Your lips
Did You know that it would change this world forever ?
And so this Christmas I'll compare the things I felt in prior years
To what this midnight made so clear
That You have come to meet me here
To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me
In the hope that what You did
That you were born so I might really live
To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me
And I, I celebrate the day
That You were born to die
So I could one day pray for You to save my life
- Relient K
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
monster mash
Saturday, September 11, 2010
i heart autotunes.
this still makes my day. if i need to be happy, all i need to do is press play, dance, and sing along!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
my top 5.
my experience yesterday with the funniest video i have ever seen has inspired to me to post my top 5 favorite youtube videos of the moment, and why i love them so much! dedicated to my dad, the biggest youtube fan i know. so lets get down to business!
Honorable Mention - Oh Don Piano!
This oldie of the talking cat is so hilarious that I cannot watch it without laughing. Poor thing is sick or scared, but he makes some hilarious sounds! WHY I EYES YA! Love it.
Ok but here we go:
#5 - When Elephants Retire.
This video makes me teary every time - its so sweet! When the elephant has her head against the gate and she's just sitting there looking sad...aww. What a nice video!
#4 - Single Ladies Devastation.
Terrell found this, and I think its so funny and adorable. I love the kids reaction and the way the dad ends the video is priceless!
#3 - Sam Tsui - Summer Pop Medley.
Sam Tsui singing a sick arrangement of every song that was popular this spring = AWESOME. He is so talented and really I could listen to him sing anything.
#5 - When Elephants Retire.
This video makes me teary every time - its so sweet! When the elephant has her head against the gate and she's just sitting there looking sad...aww. What a nice video!
#4 - Single Ladies Devastation.
Terrell found this, and I think its so funny and adorable. I love the kids reaction and the way the dad ends the video is priceless!
#3 - Sam Tsui - Summer Pop Medley.
Sam Tsui singing a sick arrangement of every song that was popular this spring = AWESOME. He is so talented and really I could listen to him sing anything.
#2 - Boys Will Be Girls.
I think I should be offended, but its WAY too funny to be! Between the OMGs and the hun cal fro yos, I am too busy laughing to care! And the gust of wind thing always gets to me!
...and finally...the number 1 video is....
#1 - DOUBLE RAINBOW.
Okay, so Jess showed this to me last night...I have not laughed this hard in a long time. I actually had the same reactions as the guy in the video. I laughed, I cried, at one point I sobbed, "make it stop! Its too much!" right when he also declared it to be too much. Basically only watch this if you are in a giddy mood or else it won't be nearly as hilarious. But I can't even think about it without laughing my head off. And yes, apparently he was sober when this video was filmed!
Bonus! Double Rainbow Autotune song! Its so catchy! Its been in my head all day!!
I hope you enjoyed my video selection! Tell me yours!
...and finally...the number 1 video is....
#1 - DOUBLE RAINBOW.
Okay, so Jess showed this to me last night...I have not laughed this hard in a long time. I actually had the same reactions as the guy in the video. I laughed, I cried, at one point I sobbed, "make it stop! Its too much!" right when he also declared it to be too much. Basically only watch this if you are in a giddy mood or else it won't be nearly as hilarious. But I can't even think about it without laughing my head off. And yes, apparently he was sober when this video was filmed!
Bonus! Double Rainbow Autotune song! Its so catchy! Its been in my head all day!!
I hope you enjoyed my video selection! Tell me yours!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
no greater love have i ever known.
this song just gets me and makes me weep. terrell and i asked katie and glenn to sing it at our wedding and i am so glad they did. to me this song blows my mind because it describes my relationship with God and my relationship with terrell. i love the picture it paints of just being at rest in God's presence. it reminds me of those times that terrell and i are just together, enjoying each other's company, and knowing that God is a part of that too. i am always so astounded that God not only loves me, but considers me to be his friend, too. if i think of him as a friend, and not just as something i can't see, i find it so much easier to imagine trusting him, spending time with him, and confiding in him. i just love this song.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
reception
this weekend terrell and i are flying out to ontario to see his family and friends, as well as have a second wedding reception! i get to wear my dress again, we get to hear some speeches again, and we get to each cake and most likely receive presents again (like we need anything else!).
it will be nice to re-live our wedding, even though we won't know as many of the people who are there (it will mostly be terrell's parents' friends and church people) it will still be great. and luckily for me, i will have some family there! kristin and tyler are stopping in on their drive home so they will be there to celebrate with us. and, perhaps the most surprising of all, MY MOM is coming!! she is flying out with us tomorrow morning and driving back with my siblings. crazy! i am really excited that it all worked out! my mom has never flown before so it could be interesting! but she is a brave lady so i am sure all will be well.
so that's where i'll be for the next few days. have a great canada day!!
it will be nice to re-live our wedding, even though we won't know as many of the people who are there (it will mostly be terrell's parents' friends and church people) it will still be great. and luckily for me, i will have some family there! kristin and tyler are stopping in on their drive home so they will be there to celebrate with us. and, perhaps the most surprising of all, MY MOM is coming!! she is flying out with us tomorrow morning and driving back with my siblings. crazy! i am really excited that it all worked out! my mom has never flown before so it could be interesting! but she is a brave lady so i am sure all will be well.
so that's where i'll be for the next few days. have a great canada day!!
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