Adele - Set Fire To The Rain

I'm not good with words, anyone who has ever attempted to read this blog would understand that. I get caught up in the mess of it all. It is an art, in my opinion, when someone can manage to convey how they're really feeling through words. I unfortunately wasn't gifted with such a talent. And yet, the older I get the more I wish I could. I would love to elegantly spill letters onto a page and have them make any sort of sense to anyone, usually people wind up feeling confused, causing me to second guess what I even tried to say in the first place (which is never good, second guessing is usually a sign of trouble)

Here is where part of my love for music comes into play. As an artist I am obviously a very visual person. However, there is something about listening to a particular song that gets into your system like no other; tugging at your heart strings and evoking memories. Obviously a lot of people can relate to lyrics but to me it is the songs where not only do the lyrics impress you but the instrumentation as well. I love that an ordinary person can feel transformed with music. When athletes need to get pumped up before a game, or a little girl needs some Taylor Swift to remind her it will all be ok in the end, music is something that most people with the ability to hear can relate to.

On that note, I call on my most recently played artist, Adele. Her newest cd, 21, is awesome (and while Rolling in the Deep is still one of my favorites) I have been listening to her song Set Fire to the Rain constantly. There is something about the strength behind it that I can really appreciate.

one down, one more to go

yes the truth is here that my second to last semester of college is now over...and let me tell you, i don't think i would have survived if it had lasted much longer. however, got a sneak peak of a few grades yesterday and it seems as though all my hard work paid off. i will be featuring, later, a few pics of my portfolio final piece as well as some of the graphics work i did this semester (since a lot of it was pretty rad)

but for now, as i sit in my warm bed with the cat, i will leave you with this awesome song. and promises to return with good posts in the future.


Fleet Foxes- White Winter Hymnal

Regina Spektor - Laughing With (Video)

these lyrics get me everytime.

pomplamoose

i have to thank my roommate pat for introducing me to this duet. i love their covers and today they're getting me through my to-do list and finally unpacking the rest of my apartment!

ps. i'm sorry for not posting much lately, i have been crazy busy working every day. i promise to bring you a few more goodies soon!

something corporate

i get to see these boys tonight. their first tour in years! cannot wait, this picture used to plaster my computer background haha.

ps. if they play this song i will freak out.

regina.

i had another nice day in dublin. only three days left here in ireland, i can't believe it. im currently stuck inside writing one last paper. however this wonderful playlist i chose and a bit of chocolate and coffee is getting me through.

this song in particular.


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granola, add bacon

last night 8 of my favorite boys had a reunion ska show with their band Granola Add Bacon. it was filled with music, friends, and lots of dancing. it was so good to see everyone that i was just so sad when it ended. it always makes me realize how much blessed i am to surround myself with people i love so much, even if i don't get to see them all the time. in my head i was thinking, "can't we just do it again?" the funny thing is i think a lot of people were thinking that too.

(GAB photos taken at Spring Break Ska Fest by the lovely Laura Hathaway, one amazing photographer. check out her website! www.opticalamusements.com)