for emma, forever ago - bon iver
LOVE bon iver's album! so good.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
my 2008 soundtrack: my top songs
here are some of my favorite songs from the past year. most of them came out this year, but some of them came out earlier, but they are new to me. enjoy. you can click on the links and hear a 30 second sample via itunes...and buy if you like. if you like what you hear, let me know!
All Alright - Sigur Ros
I've been a big fan of Sigur Ros since Daniel introduced them to me several years ago. What a haunting song. I've been brought to tears by a lot of their music. This song is one of my favorites. It's a little long, but it's beautiful. I particularly enjoy that it is in english...at some points. I think. I love hearing the horn section mixed with the piano...and the voice, the voice. Around minute 4 is when it hits this climax...it's beautiful. Check it out.
Weapons - Son Lux
Aaron Strumpel introduced Son Lux to me last summer. He's this electronic fusion artist. I'm not sure how I would explain it, but I really enjoy the contemplative nature of his music. This song is one of my favorites of his album. "Put down all your weapons. Let me in through your open wounds" That's repeated throughout the song, throughout the complexity and buildup of the instruments and voice. Love it.
Bicentennial - Wyclef Jean
This is a new song to me. Chris, Brittany, Marcia and I got to hear Wyclef Jean this fall or summer. I was in love again. I forgot his talent :). This song is just a fun song. It reminds me of the concert and the dancing that we did.
The Gulag Orkestar - Beirut
Daphne and Caleb introduced me to this band. This band reminds me of the band that played at their wedding this summer. Listen around 1:06...then 1:56. Apparently the band is one person, Zach Condon (with some assistance from othres)...impressive I must say. He is like 22 years old! You could just rest with this music for hours. Beautiful music.
The City - Milosh
Another suggestion by Caleb. The whole album is good. I can listen to this for hours while on the computer. The combination of the electronic feel and his voice makes me happy. There's control in this music, it's not super scattered. There's a story behind each song which I appreciate, it's not just electronic music.
Come Close - Common
Another new one to me. You've got to watch the video on this one. I love Common. You'll notice that I won't put his most recent album on this blog. I don't really like it that much. I love old Common and I think that this year there have been a few artists who have gone a bit too mainstream. I won't mention any names...but I will mention one word - vocoder. :)
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
I love Adele. Her whole album is great. I particularly like this song for some sentimental reasons. I love that it's simple...piano and her voice...that's all you need. And the lyrics. Enough said.
Tie My Hands - Lil Wayne feat. Robin Thicke
I love Robin Thicke...a lot. It doesn't matter what he sings or who he sings with, he's so great. Lil Wayne is pretty good, too. :)
Double Pump - GirlTalk
I love GirlTalk. His first album was my soundtrack for my half marathon!!!!! This is the second album i've downloaded. I love every minute of it. But this song in particular makes me really happy. He might be trendy, but I do appreciate the songs he mixes in and out. It's fantastic.
I Love, You Love - John Legend
Now this is a love song. I could probably drink a bottle of wine and listen to this song on repeat....and cry for hours just because. This is a song worth buying. This song displays the best things about Legend's voice and his range. And the lyrics are pretty great, too.
Like You'll Never See Me Again - Alicia Keys
Another good love song. After you're sitting in your tears and a bit tipsy, put this song on and you'll cry yourself to sleep. The video is pretty great, too. Common has an appearance and you can't complain about that. Love those around you.
Seventeen Years - Ratatat
Another great computer working music album. This is one of my favorite songs. When it comes on, I'm ready to work and work hard.
In My Bed - Amy Winehouse
I love Amy. I pray for her when I think of her. She's an amazing artist...she's just in a lot of trouble. This is one of her older songs. You should check out the video...she looks great in it. Listen to around :56...man, makes you want to chill.
Her Heart - Anthony Hamilton
Hamilton's' newest album is a great buy. I love him so much. His lyrics are always deep, real and true. I appreciate the stories he tells. And in this song, he tells a story about true love. I love it so much. I was listening to this while working out and almost cried...okay, a tear or two was shed. Great album all together.
Enjoy.
All Alright - Sigur Ros
I've been a big fan of Sigur Ros since Daniel introduced them to me several years ago. What a haunting song. I've been brought to tears by a lot of their music. This song is one of my favorites. It's a little long, but it's beautiful. I particularly enjoy that it is in english...at some points. I think. I love hearing the horn section mixed with the piano...and the voice, the voice. Around minute 4 is when it hits this climax...it's beautiful. Check it out.
Weapons - Son Lux
Aaron Strumpel introduced Son Lux to me last summer. He's this electronic fusion artist. I'm not sure how I would explain it, but I really enjoy the contemplative nature of his music. This song is one of my favorites of his album. "Put down all your weapons. Let me in through your open wounds" That's repeated throughout the song, throughout the complexity and buildup of the instruments and voice. Love it.
Bicentennial - Wyclef Jean
This is a new song to me. Chris, Brittany, Marcia and I got to hear Wyclef Jean this fall or summer. I was in love again. I forgot his talent :). This song is just a fun song. It reminds me of the concert and the dancing that we did.
The Gulag Orkestar - Beirut
Daphne and Caleb introduced me to this band. This band reminds me of the band that played at their wedding this summer. Listen around 1:06...then 1:56. Apparently the band is one person, Zach Condon (with some assistance from othres)...impressive I must say. He is like 22 years old! You could just rest with this music for hours. Beautiful music.
The City - Milosh
Another suggestion by Caleb. The whole album is good. I can listen to this for hours while on the computer. The combination of the electronic feel and his voice makes me happy. There's control in this music, it's not super scattered. There's a story behind each song which I appreciate, it's not just electronic music.
Come Close - Common
Another new one to me. You've got to watch the video on this one. I love Common. You'll notice that I won't put his most recent album on this blog. I don't really like it that much. I love old Common and I think that this year there have been a few artists who have gone a bit too mainstream. I won't mention any names...but I will mention one word - vocoder. :)
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
I love Adele. Her whole album is great. I particularly like this song for some sentimental reasons. I love that it's simple...piano and her voice...that's all you need. And the lyrics. Enough said.
Tie My Hands - Lil Wayne feat. Robin Thicke
I love Robin Thicke...a lot. It doesn't matter what he sings or who he sings with, he's so great. Lil Wayne is pretty good, too. :)
Double Pump - GirlTalk
I love GirlTalk. His first album was my soundtrack for my half marathon!!!!! This is the second album i've downloaded. I love every minute of it. But this song in particular makes me really happy. He might be trendy, but I do appreciate the songs he mixes in and out. It's fantastic.
I Love, You Love - John Legend
Now this is a love song. I could probably drink a bottle of wine and listen to this song on repeat....and cry for hours just because. This is a song worth buying. This song displays the best things about Legend's voice and his range. And the lyrics are pretty great, too.
Like You'll Never See Me Again - Alicia Keys
Another good love song. After you're sitting in your tears and a bit tipsy, put this song on and you'll cry yourself to sleep. The video is pretty great, too. Common has an appearance and you can't complain about that. Love those around you.
Seventeen Years - Ratatat
Another great computer working music album. This is one of my favorite songs. When it comes on, I'm ready to work and work hard.
In My Bed - Amy Winehouse
I love Amy. I pray for her when I think of her. She's an amazing artist...she's just in a lot of trouble. This is one of her older songs. You should check out the video...she looks great in it. Listen to around :56...man, makes you want to chill.
Her Heart - Anthony Hamilton
Hamilton's' newest album is a great buy. I love him so much. His lyrics are always deep, real and true. I appreciate the stories he tells. And in this song, he tells a story about true love. I love it so much. I was listening to this while working out and almost cried...okay, a tear or two was shed. Great album all together.
Enjoy.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
merry christmas
we have a close knit family. i appreciate them more and more each day. because we are close, just four of us in the immediate family, we can sometimes tend to get on each other's nerves a bit easier. there are only so many people to absorb your bad or awkward mood. i've really enjoyed my time at home.
here are some of my highlights.
lunch with mom at a tea shoppe in lexington
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hot stone massage with mom (and my mom's suggestion i should get a massage each month, i'll try and pull that one off).
greeting jonathan at the airport.
spirited games of spades with the family.
our christmas tree.
jackson's snoring.
jackson's tradition of sharing my twin bed with me each night.
listening to my parents share their top 5 reasons they love the other.
asking my parents their favorite christmas memories.
working out.
seeing minuteman press' building in lexington (eek).
listening to anthony hamilton's album with family.
reading the story of Jesus' birth as told by St. Luke.
napping. a lot.
dvr. a lot.
helping my mom start a blog (stay tuned!!!)
knowing that kenley was opening some of my gifts under my christmas tree in omaha.
reading. a lot.
eating good food with the family.
reflecting on the years.
talking with my parents' about their lives as children growing up during the civil rights movement.
watching jackson eat his christmas gift in 30 minutes.
my new digital camera!!! i can take pictures again! 10 megapixels! i have a telescope ;)
watching a fireplace.
being away :)
celebrating Christ's birth with my family.
merry christmas.
here are some of my highlights.
lunch with mom at a tea shoppe in lexington
.hot stone massage with mom (and my mom's suggestion i should get a massage each month, i'll try and pull that one off).
greeting jonathan at the airport.
spirited games of spades with the family.
our christmas tree.
jackson's snoring.
jackson's tradition of sharing my twin bed with me each night.
listening to my parents share their top 5 reasons they love the other.
asking my parents their favorite christmas memories.
working out.
seeing minuteman press' building in lexington (eek).
listening to anthony hamilton's album with family.
reading the story of Jesus' birth as told by St. Luke.
napping. a lot.
dvr. a lot.
helping my mom start a blog (stay tuned!!!)
knowing that kenley was opening some of my gifts under my christmas tree in omaha.
reading. a lot.
eating good food with the family.
reflecting on the years.
talking with my parents' about their lives as children growing up during the civil rights movement.
watching jackson eat his christmas gift in 30 minutes.
my new digital camera!!! i can take pictures again! 10 megapixels! i have a telescope ;)
watching a fireplace.
being away :)
celebrating Christ's birth with my family.
merry christmas.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
great playlist
chris made a great playlist for 2008. i admit, i've been waiting to read it since he mentioned it. i think it's a great one. i need to figure out what i would put on mine. stay tuned.
Monday, December 22, 2008
vitamin D
i'm enjoying a lot of sunlight these days. i got into nashville on thursday and since then have seen such great sunlight since then.
i don't particularly like the christmas shopping experience. it's very materialistic and in times like these...it seems a little absurd. i decided that i would try and find some meaningful gifts for my family and wouldn't go overboard. i had to go to a particular shopping area in lexington...it's a large shopping strip with a movie theater, target, old navy, etc. i decided that i would not drive...i would park and just walk it. screw the cold, i want to get my vitamin d.
it was really interesting shopping this way. i had to slow down, a lot...and i noticed the utter mayhem that was playing out around me. i didn't see any christmas cheer. all i saw was chaos and stress. i decided to stop in old navy to see if they had some cold weather gear on sale...and when i walked in i had no idea that i was walking into a nightmare. i walked around...and left.
gross.
i really enjoyed walking outside, it's the most sunshine i've had in quite awhile. that made me happy.
i'm really happy enjoying time at home. i celebrated my high school bff's wedding. it was really fun and beautiful. and now i'm in my parents' home enjoying digital cable DVR and my dog, jackson. ahhh.
i don't particularly like the christmas shopping experience. it's very materialistic and in times like these...it seems a little absurd. i decided that i would try and find some meaningful gifts for my family and wouldn't go overboard. i had to go to a particular shopping area in lexington...it's a large shopping strip with a movie theater, target, old navy, etc. i decided that i would not drive...i would park and just walk it. screw the cold, i want to get my vitamin d.
it was really interesting shopping this way. i had to slow down, a lot...and i noticed the utter mayhem that was playing out around me. i didn't see any christmas cheer. all i saw was chaos and stress. i decided to stop in old navy to see if they had some cold weather gear on sale...and when i walked in i had no idea that i was walking into a nightmare. i walked around...and left.
gross.
i really enjoyed walking outside, it's the most sunshine i've had in quite awhile. that made me happy.
i'm really happy enjoying time at home. i celebrated my high school bff's wedding. it was really fun and beautiful. and now i'm in my parents' home enjoying digital cable DVR and my dog, jackson. ahhh.
Friday, December 19, 2008
2008 in survey
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Trained and ran a half-marathon!
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I did part of them...I wanted to run a half marathon and did. There are others I didn't achieve, but they are dynamic goals that aren't tied down to a certain year. I think next year will be great.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
YES! Congratulations to Clivey! and e'ryone else!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
5. What places did you visit?
New York, Sierra Leone, Tennessee, Lexington, Missouri...I'm going to count London, we walked outside of the airport for some fresh air, that was fun.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Hmm. A personal trainer for a year! I would love that!
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
August 30 - when Kenley moved to Omaha! May 31 - Daphne and Caleb got married! Hmm. May - visited Steph in Sierra Leone! March 1 - one of my favorite birthday celebrations! And when my car got flooded, I think i blocked that date out! And NOVEMBER 4th!
8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
I think the half-marathon was really fun. Working on the redesign for WMF has been really fun. Oh, going to the doctor about my S.A.D.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not sticking to WW as diligently as I know I can. I haven't taken enough time to just be. And I haven't visited everyone I want to :(
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just SAD.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
??
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Lots of people. Seeing people turn out for the election was great. No matter who they voted for, I loved seeing people get passionate and educated about their country.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Bail out anyone?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent and groceries
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Visiting Steph! Celebrating the marriage of Daph and Caleb! And Ken's move to Omaha!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
So many! Lots of body attack songs.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier.
b) thinner or fatter? Fatter. getting back in the swing of things!
c) richer or poorer? poorer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Found some place to volunteer. Watch my food.
20. How did you spend Christmas last year?
With my family
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
More and more each day.
22. How many one-night stands?
really? no.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
30 Rock. Amazing Race. The Office. West Wing
24. What did you do for your birthday in 2008?
celebrated with elizabeth and brittany!!! Urban wine with friends. taco bell with mar and britt. and sleep.
25. What was the best book you read? SO many. simple spirituality was really good. david sedaris' was good, too. um. 19 minutes. so many!
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
BON IVER!
27. What did you want and get?
?.
28. What did you want and not get?
Wii? i don't know.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
sex and the city was good. secret life of bees.
30. Did you make some new friends this year? I did! my girls! jess and mimi! and others! yeah!
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
not having my car flooded.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
keep it simple and real.
33. What kept you sane?
my friends
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
hmmm. i like obama.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
The election, obviously.
36. Who did you miss?
I hate that so many friends have moved away. Miss them all.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
so many. i've enjoyed meeting father ron!
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
live in the present. and don't drive into the flood.
Trained and ran a half-marathon!
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I did part of them...I wanted to run a half marathon and did. There are others I didn't achieve, but they are dynamic goals that aren't tied down to a certain year. I think next year will be great.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
YES! Congratulations to Clivey! and e'ryone else!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
5. What places did you visit?
New York, Sierra Leone, Tennessee, Lexington, Missouri...I'm going to count London, we walked outside of the airport for some fresh air, that was fun.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Hmm. A personal trainer for a year! I would love that!
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
August 30 - when Kenley moved to Omaha! May 31 - Daphne and Caleb got married! Hmm. May - visited Steph in Sierra Leone! March 1 - one of my favorite birthday celebrations! And when my car got flooded, I think i blocked that date out! And NOVEMBER 4th!
8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
I think the half-marathon was really fun. Working on the redesign for WMF has been really fun. Oh, going to the doctor about my S.A.D.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not sticking to WW as diligently as I know I can. I haven't taken enough time to just be. And I haven't visited everyone I want to :(
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just SAD.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
??
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Lots of people. Seeing people turn out for the election was great. No matter who they voted for, I loved seeing people get passionate and educated about their country.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Bail out anyone?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent and groceries
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Visiting Steph! Celebrating the marriage of Daph and Caleb! And Ken's move to Omaha!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
So many! Lots of body attack songs.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier.
b) thinner or fatter? Fatter. getting back in the swing of things!
c) richer or poorer? poorer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Found some place to volunteer. Watch my food.
20. How did you spend Christmas last year?
With my family
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
More and more each day.
22. How many one-night stands?
really? no.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
30 Rock. Amazing Race. The Office. West Wing
24. What did you do for your birthday in 2008?
celebrated with elizabeth and brittany!!! Urban wine with friends. taco bell with mar and britt. and sleep.
25. What was the best book you read? SO many. simple spirituality was really good. david sedaris' was good, too. um. 19 minutes. so many!
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
BON IVER!
27. What did you want and get?
?.
28. What did you want and not get?
Wii? i don't know.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
sex and the city was good. secret life of bees.
30. Did you make some new friends this year? I did! my girls! jess and mimi! and others! yeah!
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
not having my car flooded.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
keep it simple and real.
33. What kept you sane?
my friends
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
hmmm. i like obama.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
The election, obviously.
36. Who did you miss?
I hate that so many friends have moved away. Miss them all.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
so many. i've enjoyed meeting father ron!
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
live in the present. and don't drive into the flood.
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