Monthly Archives: August 2011

Bring On The Fall


In spite of all the floods and downed trees, one pleasant thing Irene left behind was the most perfect fall feeling breeze. It’s not quite fall yet, but I’m ready for it, and mellowing out with this Music Monday’s fall-ready tunes. Happy Listening.

1. Demi Lovato – Skyscraper
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I’m made of glass
Like I’m made of paper
Go on and try and tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper


2. Mat Kearney – Ships In The Night
I turn the lights down low
Walk these halls alone
We can feel so far from so close
Like ships in the night
You keep passing me by
We’re just wasting time
Trying to prove who’s right
And if it all goes crashing into the sea
If it’s just you and me trying to find the light
Like ships in the night


3. Augustana – Just Stay Here Tonight
My hands are tied and I’ve been rollin’ the dice
My legs are broken and I ain’t up for a fight
I’ll make it rain from an empty sky
If you just stay here tonight


4. Digital Daggers – Where The Lonely Ones Roam
Sun’s come up
And there’s no one else around
Meet me in the shadows
Won’t you tell me what you found
You’ve got everything to lose
Yeah I’m waiting on you


5. Matt Nathanson – Kiss Quick
Kiss quick, I got a line out the door
Who all think they can save me.
One by one they lay the world at my feet,
One by one they drive me crazy


6. Jacob & Lily – Hosea
I remember the summer and that sweet rain,
Moments of silence moments of pain
But your heart is wild and your eyes they wonder, why do I miss you


7. Mat Kearney – Chasing The Light
And you keep saying that you’re running down a dream
But you don’t know where it leads
As you keep chasing the light
Every bridge that you keep on burning
Every leaf that you keep on turning
Every road that you find uncertain
Pray for you now
Baby that you’ll figure it out


8. We Are The In Crowd – Never Be What You Want
I’m scared to death and it shows
The flame burned out, but it glows
And the look in your eyes says things I don’t wanna know
It’s time to go, come closer
And I can’t say anything, everything comes out the wrong way
I’ll never be what you want
I wouldn’t change any part of me
Just to make you stay


9. Angus & Julia Stone – You’re The One That I Want (Grease Cover)
You better shape up ’cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up, better understand
To my heart I must be true
You’re the one that I want


10. Matt Nathanson – Modern Love ♥♥obsessed with all this song’s lyrics
I let ‘em in,
Oh man, I let ‘em win
I’d burn my house down just to hear them scream my name
I’ve carried hopes and heavy daydreams, she said
But I’m done with sleeping
Take the phone calls
Take this circus
Take the drama, ’cause baby it’s worthless
This modern love is not enough


 

Happy Monday & Happy Listening

We Fall, We Land, We Learn How to Stand


Lately a lot has been going on in the lives of those I love and are close to me. Changes, choices, closures…life can be an uphill battle. We’ve all stood at the bottom saying “how will I ever make it to the top?” I have amazing people in my life who have always been there to push me forward when I give up and hope I can be that stubborn force behind them helping them find their firm footing. You’re not alone ♥



We Fall, We Land, We Learn How to Stand

by Me

I tried to run
I tried to hide
You sought me out
You dried my eyes
I wanted to forget
I wanted to fly
You sat so quiet
You stayed by my side
Even when darkness shadowed my face
When everything crumbled and fell out of place
When choices were just movements
I carelessly made
You waited for the moment
Then swooped in for the save
You scared away the demons
You helped undo what was done
You found light where there was only darkness
You fought in my battle, a battle we won
So when you feel like screaming
When your shadow makes you run
If tears well up in your eyes
And your head’s a loaded gun
Let me unload the  bullets
Let me find you the light
I can keep you grounded
It doesn’t have to be fight or flight
We’ll weather this storm
You’ll never weather it alone
We’ve survived these rains before
We can make it through once more
Lend me your hand
Lend me your trust
When nothing feels like it’s ever enough
Let me hold you up
Like you’ve held me tall
You’ll learn how you fell
You’ll learn how to land
Together we’ll help you relearn how stand

Happy Friday – everyone be safe with the hurricane!

Akinator.com


 

This Website Wednesday have a little fun for hump day! I’m not going to lie, I normally delete chain emails and forwards (sorry, mom!) but this one I thought I’d try out, and it’s pretty unbelievable! The genie got who I was thinking of almost every time within the 20 questions. Sometimes it took a little longer, but I’m pretty sure that’s my fault, and I didn’t answer something correctly!

Take it for a whirl, see who you can think of and see if he gets it right! 

 

Happy Hump Day! 

 

Mayday Parade


This Music Monday, I picked a band that I’ve seen showcased in one of my favorite tumblr blogs several times Music and Lyrics: Cause What’s Life Without Music? I’ve come to appreciate the lyrics and emotions Mayday Parade creates and evokes effortlessly.

Mayday Parade – The Memory
*Someone help me cause the memory, convinced itself to tear me apart, and it’s gonna succeed before long*


Mayday Parade – Miserable at Best
*And everything I could give, is everything you couldn’t take*




Mayday Parade – I’d Hate to Be You When People Find Out What This Song is About
*Well, I’m thinking of the worst things that I could say to you, but a promise doesn’t mean a thing anymore*


Mayday Parade – You Be The Anchor That Keeps My Feet On The Ground, I’ll Be The Wings That Keep Your Head In The Clouds
my favorite lyrics♥♥
*And I’ll be here by the ocean, just waiting for proof that there are sunsets and silhouette dreams, all my sand castles fall, like the ashes of cigarettes and every wave drags me to sea, I could stand here for hours just to ask God the question, is everyone here make-believe? With a tear in His voice, He said, “Son, that’s the question.” Does this deafening silence mean nothing, to no one but me?*


Happy Listening. Happy Monday!

Fiddlesticks Pub & Grill


As the temperature drops and a gorgeous pre-fall breeze rolls in, head over to a bar that still has outdoor seating, but a cozy inside bar as well.

Fiddlesticks Pub & Grill is a traditional Irish Pub located on Greenwich Avenue in the Village. It is a cozy bar with inside and outside seating, friendly bartenders and a fabulous happy hour. If you’re someone like me who loves a bar with some good nooks to make your home – you’ll love this one! Or if you’re already a fan of their sister bar Galway Hooker.

Happy Hour is Mon – Fri: 4pm to 8pm. All beers, house wines & liquors are $4.

On the weekends you can roll up for a special brunch for $10, which gets you brunch and 2 complimentary drinks.

Of course, like most bars I prefer and recommend, this one has a full menu, packed with delicious small bites or bigger meals if you’re settling in for dinner. I’m partial to their French Onion Soup and Mac & Cheese, but everything I’ve seen served looks yummy!

Fiddlesticks Pub & Grill
56 Greenwich Avenue @ Perry Street
212. 463. 0516

Happy Happy-Houring! 

Words to Live By


After such wonderful feedback from a few Tuesday ago’s “I Owe My Life to The People That I Love” I decided to do another TidBit Tuesday filled with words & pictures. Some lyrics, some quotes, some simple phrases, helping us take a beat – it’s always good to take a moment and just take it all in

Happy Reading, Happy Smiling, Happy Tuesday ♥♥

Fathomaway.com


I don’t remember how I stumbled upon this site…perhaps it was from stumbleupon…regardless, it’s pretty cool and for those of us sitting at a desk all day it’s an excellent way to imagine all the wonderful travelling possibilities for your next vacation days.

Although a fathom is actually only 1.8288 meters, fathomaway.com takes you everywhere from Mexico to Morocco to Manhattan.

For the spontaneous one, you can have them suggest locales for you based on your travelling preferences, i.e “I travel for the”…chill, food, shopping etc.

But have no fear, if ‘let’s see where it takes us’ is a phrase that brings on a nervous break down, you probably already have your destination picked, and can go ahead and search their nifty planner-friendly guides and list of resources such as recommended Airlines, Hotels, Cars and of course, smart phone applications.

Follow them on twitter
or perhaps facebook

or just Fathom Away on their website.

Happy Destination Dreaming & Happy Hump Day