On The Friend Ship

I happened to have an AMAZING weekend this past one. I got to spend it with some of my favorite people and it was such a good time. We did some really cool things like going to WICKED! but we also just chilled. It was a beautiful thing-this weekend all was well in the world. I got a break from all the stress that can weigh me down sometimes.
Today, it was back to work back to reality, back to the stress. I was thinking how sad I was that it was over...and then I was thinking about how the real beauty of those friendships that I enjoy comes from the endurance of them. It just got me reflecting on what a blessing friendship is in life. Whether you are laughing or crying with them, they can get you through.
To quote from WICKED, since I just saw it and all, "I've heard it said, that people come into our lives for a reason. Bringing something we must learn and we are lead to those who help us most to 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."
The point of this post is to make a general thank you to the friends (I definitely count my family in this umbrella of friendship) in my life. I love you, thank you for being a part of my life and making it better. If you're reading this, the thank you definitely extends to you. We never really know the moments that matter most to those we share them with. Chances are-you've been an answer to some one's prayer-or part of a silver lining, a shoulder to cry on, or the comic relief so desperately needed. Thank you to everyone who was been any of the above to me. I will reiterate: you never know what you mean to someone...and by someone, (in this instance) I mean me. Sincerely, thanks for the love, all!

Ah, the Power of Music

It's no secret, I love music and I love to dance. Yesterday had some bumps. Wasn't a great day for me....I was driving home from the Chicago Department of Revenue (yay me! I have a bugillion parking tickets that do count even though my plates are out of state....though I was told differently...) who caught up with me recently. I was feeling pretty frustrated about things...it wasn't the first bump in the day...and then "Dynamite" by Tiao Cruz came on the radio. I turned up the radio and started my jam! It was like everything in the world was made right in that moment. I just can't help but dance to that song...it's not optional...but also it pumps me right up and I feel like I can conquer the world! No joke. Watch out for it!
Then the day continued....reality set in again....got some discouraging news...and was back to feeling like I didn't like my day very much at all....and then I sat down at a piano and played two of my favorite songs. One, it feels really good to play the piano, I love it. Two, singing those words helps heal my heart. Again, I just felt like it helped get the bad out...or more accurately, let the good in.
As a singer/songwriter of sorts, obviously, I feel that songs can speak to the soul....they can empathize with your pain. They can help you find strength, they can inspire, they can express your feelings in a way that no other form can. I just was thinking about it and thought what a beautiful thing music can be. It can help fill your soul with the good stuff! (of course the opposite is true if you're listening to degrading and demoralizing stuff...so don't)
But here's a link to Tiao Cruz, go ahead get your jam on! Let the good in!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIaFNWOafvo

Resolved

Okay, 2011, you made it. Buckle Up. It's a new year, and I have every intention of dominating this year. The end of 2010 had some significant speed bumps for me and I'm feeling really great about a fresh start. Aaahhhhh. So now I need I a plan of attack, otherwise known as resolutions.
1. Be happier.
2. Start performing again.
3. Widen the scope of opportunity.
4. Actually promote my book.....you know...since I got it published and all...might as well.
5. Learn to love what's good for me.
6. Be more balanced!
7. Leap.

I know those may sound a little ambiguous.....but I know what I mean. Even though I have a blog....I still like to be discrete about somethings ;) But go ahead and impose your interpretation on those. Life is what you make of it after all. I'm determined to remember that in 2011! Bring it!
ps-that's sparkling cider we have in our cups...fyi