Am I the only one who puts a song on repeat once I fall in love with it? I listen to it over and over and over again. This happens often with me especially if I'm cleaning my room or having a dance party with Jenae! :) I wasn't a huge fan of Spanish music before we roomed together, but recently some of the songs she's showed me, I'm hooked. Hello Pitbull ;) PS: i can't believe it's been almost a year since we met each other. and I can't believe that I'm halfway done with this semester.
Summer '12
Today, it's this song by Tacabro called Tacata.
It's so catchy and upbeat and it makes me wanna go HAM and dance all afternoon. Dance parties are perfect for midterm destressing right? Of course. On that note, we're off to go tanning and eat ice cream. Er, and maybe study too.
This week is slow compared to last week. You see I'm only working 55 hours instead of 70. I feel like I'm working part time. Naturally this means 1 more hour of sleep a night and a little more time to blog.
~Sunday Funday Lakeday: see also: i promise i have on a swim suit. you just can't see it.
~Last night, Hannah, my little sister, colored my hair. My hurrs are all black again. She did such a good job. I love them. My roots were my natural color (light brown), my sides/top were auburn from girls' night in May, and my ends were darkish brown. Hot mess right here.
~My mom made Peach It was also the first time in almost a month that my entire fam was together. Mission trips, camp, vacations, and work. It was so good.
~I hit 200 blog followers which means I have a giveaway planned!!
~Keep praying for my friend Jared and his family in Botswana. He has wifi, so he messages me every morning (night their time) and catches me up.
~College is in one month! I'm so excited and nervous and not ready at all. PS. I'm looking for a grey twin comforter with some yellow/teal. Let me know if y'all see anything like that!
~I got my unibrow eyebrows waxed yesterday. It's the little things I'm telling you. Funny thing? My little lady that does them, Yen, said *gasp* "oh my. You must be working alot. You haven't been here in a while". Yes I work alot. Wax the unibrow.
~This song. Don't hate on Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen. I know I'm not in Jr. High anymore, don't judge.
~I'm headed off to work. My big brother is my MOD tonight and I love this. Most people have asked me if I hate having him be my boss, but I honestly love it. We have so much fun doing work together. And yes that is possible.
Right now, Karmin: Broken Hearted. It's perfect running music too!
What is your favorite singer/band?
This one is really hard for me. I love so many but it is probably Mumford and Sons. Their lyrics are so fulfilling and the musical quality, especially their voices are beautiful. I also really love Train!
What is your theme song/song that best describes your life?
Right now, it would be Breakaway: Kelly Clarkson. I used it for my graduation slideshow and fell in love with it!
What songs put you in a good mood?
Any kind of upbeat dance music; something that makes me break out in random dancing (Katy Perry, Taio Cruz, Gaga)
What is your favorite road-trip music?
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes or Regina Spektor. I'm obsessed with both of their new albums. So good.
What song are you embarrassed to admit you love?
Baby: J Biebs. Or any song by him for that matter.
oxox,
Emily
PS: I leave for my mission trip today! Blogging will be very spacey!
(completely thought I posted this on Friday. I completely didn't. fail)
Man, Good Friday brings on a totally new meaning this year. After just getting back from Israel less than 3 weeks ago, I have a newer, much deeper appreciation, for this holiday we call Easter. I was listening to this song this morning and it was absolutely perfect. I'd encourage you if you have a chance to listen to this song by Leeland: Via Dolorosa. It's one of my very favorites!
On other notes, I have some super fun links to share this week :)
~Neely is having a blog sale! A bunch of Anthro jewelry and some fun purses/clutches
~Kara and Matt also did a super cute gender reveal video. Be sure to check out her blog too! :)
~Mary Kay's daughter Becca had her 12th birthday this week. Last Saturday, while I was working at the ziplines, they came in and celebrated her birthday. She wrote this post and I loved it! It also will give you a little peak of what I do at the ziplines :) Also, if you don't follow her blog, you should.
~Neely is having TWO giveaways this week! enter here and here!
~Have y'all seen this video? What are your thoughts? Miraculous much?
Even after a long week, I'm happy about so much today!
*I'm finally getting back on B-town time after all my jet-lag from Israel.
*I'm at work right now. I love my jobs and I'm SO thankful for them! I'm gearing up to work doubles, which I don't mind!
*I'm at the ziplines right now, which means I'm with an all-guy crew. This means one thing. I pick the Pandora station. Winning
*Katy Perry came out with her new music video, Part of Me. I'm so obsessed. Watch it.
*Last November, I rode the motorized zipline, The Sky Surfer. Our marketing guy took some video/picture footage for the Chamber of Commerce. I didn't think anything of it, or that my pictures would get used. I came into work yesterday and saw my picture on the front of the main brochure. I felt so uhh famous. random and weird i know. whatere
i had to post. cheesy pix!
*Tonight, there will be at LEAST 50 college kids at my house. We are having a Two for 22 birthday party for my brother and his girlfriend, who have birthdays 4 days apart. The theme is Dr. Seuss. The decor/ideas are coming along and I think it will be SO fun! pictures/blog post to follow!
*I'm in shorts right now. This makes me happy
*Spring started this week. It is my favorite season because it means summer is right around the corner. Boating, swimming, kayaking, work, ice cream, suntans/burns, shorts, flip-flops.
*I'm just beginning to watch SMASH. What are y'all's thoughts? like, love?
*I'm obsessed with The Voice. the end
*I skyped with some of the kids from my Israel trip. I miss them so much and it's only been 5 days. I'm pathetic
*I worked at Cold Stone for the first time since September. I'd forgotten how much i LOVE their ice cream.
*My new CHI came in the mail yesterday and I used it this morning!!! My first one melted in Israel because of a problem with the converter :(. I'll be blogging about it in my recap posts.
*I'm happy when I can defend myself, especially because I HATE being wrong. Blog story coming soon!
*I'm happy because I'm getting back into the swing of running. I took a break because I was sick. I'm excited to be training again!
*I'm scheduled a campus visit to Evangel. Let's pray and hope I fall in love with the campus.
~This story is incredible. It really shows how unselfish and caring people can be. This couple totally put their needs aside and were able to help numerous others because of their selfless actions.
~My friend Hayely, that I work with, did "My week in Tweets" #1. I'm dying laughing from this video. Seriously go watch it and follow her on Twitter.
~Did you wish Justin Bieber a happy birthday yesterday?
~AP, from I Love You More than Carrots talked about finding balance. This hit home for me, minus the part about having kids.
~I bought this tank from Old Navy last night. I can't wait to wear it with some skinnies and flats! maybe?!
~Francesca's is having a style-off contest! Make sure to go vote!
~What a fun way to announce the gender of your baby! super cute.
One of my favorite blogs, Loves of Life, just announced that she is having a 2nd little girl! I'm so happy for her. Go read her blog. You will fall in love with her just like I have!
One of my favorite photogs, Heather, shot these pictures for a Monday wedding. This bride is absolutely stunning!!
I just found this blog. It is one of my new favorites!
I'm obsessed with the new arrivals at Francescas this week!
I'm also obsessed with Train's new single, Drive By!
This bloggy mama has the sweetest little girls! True, Brave, Soul, and Glow!
Friday morning, 37 of us headed to St. Louis for Believe12. I mentioned it in this post. I had an amazing time. This was my first time "chaperoning" an event and I LOVED it! I learned so much by just spending time with everyone. They were so fun! Here are so pictures from our car ride up. We took 2 busses and 1 SUV! Dance parties and singing loud happened almost the entire time!
This is Julie. She is awesome. She cooks all of our food for us for every single youth event I can remember! Mission trips, fall retreats, you name it. She cooks for it. Friday night, both of us went shopping at SAMS, Wal-mart, and some local grocery stores. After quite the detour, we finally found the shopping center! It was dark, and the GPS decided to go stupid on us. We rolled our eyes and did a fair amount of laughing at ourselves that night haha! We were making memories for sure!
This is a SMALL fraction
of the food. very small.
Worshipping with 4000 teens was
incredible. High energy for sure!!
I never thought this would be a part of the weekend.
He is fine now. Thankful for quick EMT's and wise doctors!
