"I need you..."

So you all know that I listen to country music....mostly all the time....this song has been out for awhile but for some reason it has become my new favorite song! I think that I love it so much 'cuz I want this....I want a relationship that is, I don't know....that is so strong, important, essential. Cheesy, I know, but true.

TAG (thanks Becca)

TAG Rules:

The rules of the game are posted at the beginning. Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 4 people, and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged, and asking them to read your blog.

1. 10 years ago I was........

In college at U of A in Tucson...but things were crazy and about this time of the year I was seriously considering moving back up to Mesa and going to ASU (I hadn't made up my mind yet...). College was a total blast though - we were parting all the time!!! I was going to most of my classes and doing most of my homework but my mind, energy, etc. was definitely not academically centered!!! I had a kick-ass schedule though - only had classes Tues, Wed, & Thurs, nothing on Monday or Friday. I still don't know how I did that!!!! I was working at the theater on campus in Tucson during the week and coaching speech and debate at Red Mountain High in Mesa on the weekends. I was dating 2 people...yep that's right, I said it....two (for my safety, they both shall remain nameless!). My sister Megan was getting ready to graduate and move away for college (CSUF - Go Titans!) and that was crazy!

2. 5 things on my "to do" list today

-get gas...immediately after work...if I make it to the gas station, that is!

-go to Target and get shampoo, a birthday card, and toliet paper

-grade, grade, grade, grade, grade, and then grade some more

-call the doctor (but this one has been on the list for awhile and I keep putting it off so.....)

-dinner with a friend (yay!!!)

3. Things I would do if I became a billionaire

-Come to work one last day to say bye to everyone!

-Pay off my debts, my sisters' debts, my parents debts, my friends debts...

-Give $$$ to a bunch of charities & my church

-Buy a house

-Buy a big 'ole truck and then pimp my ride!!!

-Rescue some puppies from AZ Boxer Rescue

-Waste some money on some frivolous things (Xbox, Wii, plasma TV, etc.)

-Put a work-out room in my new house...seriously!

-Go shopping for a crap-load of books to fill the library that would be in my new house

-Go to Europe...take a bunch of friends and family with me!

-Get a trainer

-Volunteer

-tons of stuff...what would you do?

4. 3 of my bad habits

-procrastination!!! Procrastination....PROCRASTINATION!!!!

-biting my finger nails and I hate that I do it!!! AUGH!!!!!

-watching TV instead of being productive!!!!

5. 5 places I've lived

-Laramie, Wyoming (although I was only a baby so i don't remember)

-Loveland, Colorado

-Mesa, Tucson, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Flagstaff.....Arizona

6. 5 jobs I've had

-Teacher (Skyline High, Powell Junior, Mesa High...and ASU on the Saturdays)

-Worked at Blimpie's Subs in Flagstaff (the job was EASY, plus I worked nights and got to do a ton of my homework at work!)

-Worked at Borders Books & Music (best job 'cuz I love to read, worst job 'cuz I spent ALL my paycheck there....'cuz the discount is awesome!)

-Worked at Robinson's May in the Men's Fragrance department (it was a great job, but old men are often VERY creepy!!!)

-Worked as a "busboy"/hostess/waitress at all of the following: Village Inn, Coco's, IHOP, Red Lobster

7. Things most people don't know about me....

(um....this is hard 'cuz I'm very open and I'll tell you anything you want to know....so I'll list some stuff that people don't know or that people don't believe...)

-I really am afraid of lightening. Seriously...it scares the crap out of me...sometimes to the point of anxiety attacks, nervous breakdowns...whatever. I hate it! I will do ANYTHING to not have ot be alone during a thunder/lightening storm....so if one happens and you want to come be with me, I'll love you forever!

-I pray all the time. Often just little ones, but BIG ones in the morning, on the way to school, after school, before bed....

-I watch too much TV, that's true. But when I'm not watching TV, I'm listening to music. I love music...and although country is my favorite, if you tell me "hey, you should check out this song" I will totally listen to it! I often think that people come into my life to introduce me to some awesome songs....(examples: *Hailey Williams - Wicked soundtrack, *Melody Herne - "Hey Girl," "Can't Turn Back the Years", *Gabbi Monroy - "Everlong", *Becca Martin - indie music, but most importantly the Juno soundtrack, *Megan Berry - DMX, and lots more that I could list but I think you're probably tired of reading this!!!)

-I am a little superstitious. Knock on wood, cross my fingers, all that....

I tag Amber!!!

('cuz I don't have any other people to tag....I don't know anyone else's blog addresses!)

Lyrics & Life

You know how there is that question, “Does life imitate art or does art imitate life?” For me, I think the answer is usually that life imitates art. Do you ever listen to the radio or a CD or your Ipod and you think “This song is totally my life right now!” or “That is EXACTLY what I’m thinking/feeling.” And to me it’s kinda funny ‘cuz I could’ve heard the song 1,073 times and for some reason today, right now, the song totally hits home. And actually, it’s not even that the whole song applies….it usually is just part of the song – one verse or the chorus, ya know? Anyway…these thoughts have been kinda mind consuming for me lately so I thought I would just write a little and then just stick in some of the lyrics that have been hittin’ home lately.

“I can’t do the talk like they talk on the TV and I can’t do a love song, like the way it’s meant to be. I can’t do everything, but I’d do anything for you…I can’t do anything ‘cept be in love with you. And all I do is miss you and the way we used to be. All I do is keep the beat and bad company. All I do is kiss you through the bars of a rhyme. Julie I’d do the stars with you any time.”
-Dire Straits, Romeo and Juliet

“I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn and we are led to those who help us most grow, if we let them and we help them in return. Well, I don't know if I believe that's true but I know I'm who I am today because I knew you...Like a comet pulled from orbit, as it passes a sun, like a stream that meets a boulder, halfway through the wood...Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you I have been changed for good.”
-Wicked, the Musical, “For Good,” Kristin Chenowith

“If you could only see the love that you're wasting. I can love you better than that! I know how to make you forget her. All I'm asking is for one little chance 'cause baby, I can love you, baby, I can love you better. I'm gonna break the spell she's got on you. You're gonna wake up to find I'm your desire, my intentions are true .Hey babe, I know in time you're gonna see what you mean to me. So, open up your eyes 'cause seeing is believing - I can love you better than that.”
-Dixie Chicks, I Can Love You Better


“These fancy things will never come in between. You're part of my entity, here for infinity.When the war has took it's part,when the world has dealt it's cards, if the hand is hard together we'll mend your heart. Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together. Told you I'll be here forever. Said I'll always be your friend. Took an oath, I'mma stick it out 'till the end. Now that it's raining more than ever, know that we still have each other. You can stand under my umbrella.”
-Rihanna, Umbrella

“Suck it in suck it in suck it in if you're Rin Tin Tin or Anne Boleyn. Make a desperate move or else you'll win and then begin to see what you're doing to me. This MTV is not for free it's so PC it's killing me so desperately I sing to thee of love, sure, but also rage and hate and pain and fear of self. And I can't keep these feelings on the shelf - I've tried...well no, in fact I lied. Could be financial suicide but I've got too much pride inside to hide or slide. I'll do as I'll decide and let it ride till until I've died and only then shall I abide by this tide of catchy little tunes, of hip three minute ditties. I wanna bust all your balloons, I wanna burn of all your cities to the ground! But I've found I will not mess around unless I play then hey, I will go on all day! Hear what I say - I have a prayer to pray. That's really all this was and when I'm feeling stuck and need a buck I don't rely on luck because the hook brings you back. I ain't tellin' you no lie. The hook brings you back...on that you can rely.”
-Blues Traveler, Hook

I need to post

I know...I'm sooooooo behind in my posting...mostly 'cuz I'm lazy, but partly 'cuz I've been busy. The awesomest thing that I cannot wait to post about is that I just got a laptop!!! I'm sooooo excited! And I am seriously hoping that very soon the wireless issues that I'm having will be fixed and I'll be able to use my awesome new computer to get online! Okay - gotta get back to work, but I promise to post soon! Honest!