The Musings of a Wannabe Star

I've decided to start blogging again.

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Check it out here.

I think it's time to close up shop at The Musings.

2013-01-26T00:08:00.000-06:00

After three years of college and three years of blogging, I've been hit by inspiration. Then again, maybe it was the lack of inspiration that caused the change.

I haven't truly written on this blog in a long time. Sure, I can throw together a playlist without even thinking about it, but it's not truly writing. As sad as it makes me, I think I've outgrown this blog. I think it's time to start fresh and move on.

This doesn't mean that I'm not proud of the work I've done. I love everything that has been posted here. I love the connections I've created and the friendships I've made. But right now my focus is the future, and I'm ready to really get knee-deep in my passion: Journalism. I'm now an editor at my college newspaper and want to start branding myself as a journalist. Website, resume, Linked In...here I come.

Someday I may return to this style of writing. I will miss my carefree and opinionated writing, but right now it just isn't the right fit for me. I'm truly ready to start making myself into the journalist that I want to be.

I'm taking a break from The Musings of a Wannabe Star. I don't know how long it will be or if I'll return, but I will miss it. I appreciate every follower, every comment, every retweet and every like. But I think I'm ready for the next chapter of my life. For me, that means a fresh start.

Keep a look out for me; let me know what you think. I really would like to hear from you. You may not like my decision and I may regret it down the line. But right now it just seems right.

Jessi, always a wannabe star

Country Music - Party Playlist!

2013-01-18T11:58:00.000-06:00

It's the weekend! Time to have some fun to a country music playlist!

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5-1-5-0 - Dierks Bentley
Chicks Dig It - Chris Cagle
Rain Is a Good Thing - Luke Bryan
Any Man of Mine - Shania Twain
A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action - Toby Keith
I Like Girls That Drink Beer - Toby Keith
I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair - George Jones
I Wanna Talk About Me - Toby Keith
Pretty Good At Drinkin' Beer - Billy Currington
Beer for My Horses - Toby Keith feat. Willie Nelson
I'm Still a Guy - Brad Paisley
Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye - The Charlie Daniels Band
Old Alabama - Brad Paisley feat. Alabama
Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off - Joe Nichols
Gunpowder & Lead - Miranda Lambert
I'm Gonna Get Drunk and Play Hank Williams - Hank Williams Jr. feat. Brad Paisley
Don't Rock the Jukebox - Alan Jackson
How Country Feels - Randy Houser
Play Something Country - Brooks & Dunn
Pontoon - Little Big Town
It's Five O' Clock Somewhere - Alan Jackson feat. Jimmy Buffett
Cruise - Florida Georgia Line
What Was I Thinkin' - Dierks Bentley

Need more country party songs? Check out my other lists here, there, oh and here too.

I'm a Beanie Babies Official Club Member.

2013-01-15T20:29:00.002-06:00

I'm starting this strange procedure where I get my personal belongings sorted out and organized for when I move this summer. My mother decided to hand down an old trunk to me to keep some stuff in. We spent one night cleaning out the contents of the trunk and found many random and interesting items from the past. While rifling through letters to the Tooth Fairy and Christmas cards, we found one of many gems: an official Beanie Babies Club certificate.

The peak of my childhood (see: 1998) I was having the time of my life; I was listening to good music (boy bands, anyone?) and collecting Beanie Babies with my mother and sister. Yep, we were that family. Turns out I even took the time to get certified. I was the ripe old age of 7 and I'd say it was a pretty big deal. What a unique piece of my past to stumble on later. After looking at the certificate and the unique bag of (unopened!) goodies (see below) I decided to share in my embarassment and pride by sharing it here. I truly hope you enjoy this moment of nostalgia as much as I did.

Did you collect Beanie Babies? I personally collected the entire series of cats...which ones were your favorites? One Halloween I even decorated a pumpkin to look like the Ty tag...

Country Music - Party Playlist!

2013-01-08T17:12:00.000-06:00

Let's kick the new year off right...with some music to keep you dancing all year long! There's no better music than some country party music!

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Tip It On Back - Dierks Bentley
Moonshine Road - Kix Brooks
Finally Friday - George Jones
Who's Your Daddy? - Toby Keith
Got My Country On - Chris Cagle
I Could Kick Your Ass - Justin Moore
I'm from the Country - Tracy Byrd
I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink - Merle Haggard
Creepin' - Eric Church
Takin' Pills - Pistol Annies
Down on the Farm - Tim McGraw
Boondocks - Little Big Town
Kiss This - Aaron Tippin
She Cranks My Tractor - Dustin Lynch
The Only Way I Know - Jason Aldean feat. Luke Bryan & Eric Church
Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? - Shania Twain
Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
Alcohol - Brad Paisley
Get Drunk and be Somebody - Toby Keith
American Saturday Night - Brad Paisley
Take My Drunk Ass Home - Luke Bryan

Need more country party tunes? Don't worry, I've got ya covered: here and here.

As 2012 comes to a close...

2012-12-31T16:35:00.000-06:00

What a year!

I left my job and started a new one...cut off loose ends, made new friends... and was finally able to go back to college after a year off. I learned so much about friends, family, love and hard work and I can proudly admit that I've grown so much as a person.

2012 has been a year full of closing doors but even more so: opening windows.

Next year is going to be even better: I'll be continuing with school and working. I'll also be starting in my editor position at my college campus newspaper. I'll even be moving out into my own place. 2012 was a year of learning how to balance time and priorities, how to be a little more patient, and most of all: how to put myself first and not let anything get in my way.

Here's to 2013: bring it on!

As for resolutions? Next year I just want to take life by the wheel and truly take control of my life and my decisions. It's time to be a big girl and put a dent in the world. What are your resolutions?

Crafting for the holidays: A do!

2012-12-20T19:40:00.002-06:00

When the holidays roll around it feels like the perfect time to get crafty. Homemade gifts are much more personal and can be inexpensive...and fun to make! Thanks to sites like Pinterest, instructions for fun crafts are always at your fingertips.

My boyfriend and I made cute snowmen treats for my coworkers this week, and I can't wait until our next project! (This is a bag of microwave popcorn disguised as a snowman! With a pair of gloves as a hat. How handy!)

Supplies needed:

Microwave popcorn

Gloves

White paper

Felt

Buttons

Glue

Markers

For the full set of instructions, click here.

Did you make any homemade gifts for the holidays?

Leave me a link in the comments section below!

I have created an entire Pinterest board full of crafty DIY projects I'd like to try out.

What do you think?

FINALS ARE ALMOST OVER (And yes, I still exist!)

2012-12-12T23:16:00.000-06:00

What? This pic was a hit with my female friends.

Tomorrow morning I turn in my final article and then it's break time for me! I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a shorter and sweeter schedule of just working one job (and no school!) even if it is just for one month. I'll take it! And after that crazy, stressful semester that this turned out to be...I'm ready to relax! I think this shall be my winter break bucket list. What do you think?

Watch plenty of Christmas movies (A Christmas Story, anyone?)
Eat good food
Spend more time with friends
Make more mixed CDs
Catch up on blogging - I know I've been failing you all this semester!
Drink something fancy
Pick up at least one new "must have" for my wardrobe. A nice cardigan, perhaps?
Have a very merry Christmas
Get back to writing in actual notebooks
Go for long walks
Read a great book
Make a realistic New Year's resolution
Drink lots of hot chocolate and tea
Eat all of the Christmas cookies!
And update my iPod's music. Do you have any suggestions for me?

I will try to update the blog more often this break while I have some free time. Let me know what you would like to see :) If you're in the middle of finals, good luck! Keep on trucking. And to everyone else...let the holiday madness begin!

If you have some time to kill, check out some of my different areas on the web...click on the tabs below my blog header!

Update:
This is my "Oh-my-god-my-last-assignment-is-done-all-I-have-to-do-is turn-it-in; no more finals, no more school, no more stress for a whole month" face. Just thought I'd share.

It's My Birthday! ...the Playlist

2012-12-02T10:53:00.000-06:00

Today I turn 22 and I'll be listening to my favorite genre....country! Here are some country songs I have on repeat lately. What's your favorite country song?

Take a Little Ride - Jason Aldean
I Love This Bar - Toby Keith
Something to Do With My Hands - Thomas Rhett
Bait a Hook - Justin Moore
Takin' Pills - Pistol Annies
Did it for the Girl - Greg Bates
Dirt - Dean Brody
Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
Mama Don't Get Dressed Up For Nothing - Brooks & Dunn
Something to Talk About - Bonnie Raitt
Angel Eyes - Love and Theft
Write this Down - George Strait
Renegade - Tim McGraw
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye - Luke Bryan
Smoke a Little Smoke - Eric Church
5-1-5-0 - Dierks Bentley
Fastest Girl in Town - Miranda Lambert
The Only Way I Know - Jason Aldean (with Luke Bryan & Eric Church)
This is Country Music - Brad Paisley
Tip it On Back - Dierks Bentley
Finally Friday - George Strait

My Top 25 Most Played

2012-11-25T20:07:00.000-06:00

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I know I've posted my Top 25 Most Played Songs from my iPod before, but I've had to switch over my music to a new computer and I've found very different results compared to two years ago. I've been even more into country music than ever before and my updated taste has changed a little. And to think this only represents a couple of months! Check out the Top 25 Most Played Songs...straight from my iPod! (Is my love of Maroon 5 really that obvious?)

1. Fastest Girl in Town - Miranda Lambert
2. Something to Do With My Hands - Thomas Rhett
3. Drink in My Hand - Eric Church
4. Don't Know Nothing - Maroon 5
5. Fly By Night - Rush
6. Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
7. Country Girl (Shake it for Me) - Luke Bryan
8. Hands All Over - Maroon 5
9. Angel Eyes - Love and Theft
10. Little of Your Time - Maroon 5
11. One More Night - Maroon 5
12. Over - Blake Shelton
13. Smoke a Little Smoke - Eric Church
14. Some Nights - Fun
15. She's Country - Jason Aldean
16. Take a Little Ride - Jason Aldean
17. Bait a Hook - Justin Moore
18. Ho Hey - The Lumineers
19. Give a Little More - Maroon 5
20. Stutter - Maroon 5
21. Never Gonna Leave This Bed - Maroon 5
22. I Can't Lie - Maroon 5
23. What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
24. I Like It, I Love It - Tim McGraw
25. The More I Drink - Blake Shelton

It's my blog's birthday!

2012-11-19T22:04:00.001-06:00

596 published posts later... The Musings of a Wannabe Star turns 3 today! It was three years ago that Melissa Blake's pestering finally got to me and I broke down and started a blog. Since then, I've written poems, the story of a Totally Awesome Boy, and way too many music playlists...when I'm not writing open letters and interviewing interesting people. It's safe to say...I love blogging! What do you enjoy about The Musings? What would you like to see more of? Leave me a note in the comments below!

And don't forget to check me out on my other spaces on the web...

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On breakups, moving on and other terrifying things

2012-11-18T14:10:00.000-06:00

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While change is usually embraced and seen as an act of power, sometimes it's just downright devastating. Sometimes change comes when you least expect it or where you don't want it. I'm a true believer in the idea that everything happens for a reason. Sure, things are tough right now, but as one of my favorite ladies says, "if you want to see the rainbow you gotta put up with the rain." (Thanks Dolly!)

Break ups, moving on and other terrifying things...these are all acts that are unimaginable yet they happen to people everyday. They wound us, they scare us, they change us.

Moving on is one of the scariest parts of change, especially for me. I liked where I was at in my life; why did things have to change without my consent? I remember asking myself that many times. But I had to put things into perspective. Where I stood in that moment, I had to make many moves to arrive at that point. I mean, I didn't just teleport to that moment in time. Every day we make decisions that lead us down our path, and things always turn out alright in the grand scheme of things. Maybe we need to stop focusing on the microscopic details (those which we always pick apart and make ourselves miserable over) and start looking at the big picture. When you take a step away from a miserable situation and realize that you've still got a beating heart, you've got a purpose. You still have a reason to keep trying...for yourself. Not for anyone else.

To sum it all up: life does goes on. In the wake of something truly heartbreaking and earth shattering, it's hard to see how anything good can come of it. But one day you will wake up and you will feel fine. You will wake up a changed person, but you will be fine. You will have learned so much more about yourself, and you will be a stronger and smarter person because of it. It may feel like that day is a million years away, if ever, but I promise that day will come for you. It happened for me.

As crazy it may sound right now, there will be a reason that things happened the way they did when they did. It will all come together down the line. Just remember that you are a beautiful and unique person who does deserve everything you can imagine. It's all just along the path to your bigger and brighter future. Just imagine what that will be like.

Why "downgrading" my phone was the best idea

2012-11-11T14:17:00.000-06:00

I did something strange the other day: I went out of my way to downgrade my cell phone. What?!

Most people choose to actually "upgrade" their phones when that time rolls around. People pick up the latest version of phones like it's going out of style. Some people just feel the need to have the latest and the greatest. However, I went from an old trusty smart phone to a simple phone with fantastic features like texting and calling, and I'm feeling like the latest and greatest version of myself.

Gone are the days of constantly checking my Facebook: in between class, in awkward situations, or virtually anytime I'm away from my computer. Gone are the days of random updates to my Twitter or nervous web scrolling. I've downgraded to a simple phone with far less features and it's actually a good thing.

While I did use my email as a journalist, I'm finding that I didn't need all those apps and do-hickeys. They just consumed my time and energy. And when I was with people, I found myself playing around with my phone while I could have been paying attention. It's a bad habit, and it's one that I'm stopping now. I don't need to constantly be checking for notifications. I can live in my own little world until I'm able to get to a computer. It's kind of...refreshing.

On that note, I spent some time with a couple of close friends the other day. Unlike most of my friends, they did not mess around with their phones; they kept them put away. All of the focus was on each other and lively conversation; it was truly a rewarding experience. The only time my phone was pulled out was to take pictures, and it just felt much better than being distracted by something as silly and meaningless as a cell phone. I think this will be a very rewarding change for me. Plus, you can't complain about a cheaper phone bill!

Would you ever "downgrade" your phone after having a smart phone, or do you swear by your gadgets?

Scholarships: the great struggle

2012-10-24T08:24:00.000-05:00

College is expensive. I thought community college was sometimes a struggle to pay for: I was wrong. I'm now at a university and my head practically spins looking at the tuition costs. I'm not made of money and I'm not very good at figuring out financial aid...and college loans? Eek. I'd like to keep those to an absolute minimum.

So...scholarships. There seem to be so many out there, but so few that I'm actually qualified for. No, I'm not an exceptionally tall girl with a love for Star Wars. I'm not an athlete and I don't have much free time for volunteer activities. I'd love to, but between class, my job and my job as a reporter for the campus newspaper, there's just no time at the end of the day.

I've been attempting to find local scholarships and I've been scouring the web. I've found a few that just require a blog post (awesome!) so those should be on the blog within the coming months. Overall though, this is quite the exhausting search.

Do you have any tips for a college student on the prowl for scholarships? I would greatly appreciate your help. Please leave a comment below!

Everyone has a backbone. Use yours.

2012-10-22T11:59:00.000-05:00

I discovered the Backbone Zone the other day when one of their posters showed up on my Tumblr feed. It was a little shocking because its message was so blunt, but it definitely left a mark on me.

According to the Backbone Zone website, "Everybody has a backbone. The Backbone Zone is a project to help students find theirs, and to give them tools to confront gender-bullying, sexual harassment, and sexist and homophobic language when they see and hear it."

I think that this is a great way to send a message to young people: a message that says it's not okay to be hateful. Although we live in a world where this talk is tolerated, it should not be encouraged or ignored. I believe this talk should be stopped before it even starts.

What do you think of this message?

An Open Letter to Justin Timberlake

2012-10-20T14:15:00.000-05:00

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Dearest Justin,

This weekend, I felt the heartbreak heard round the world.

You married your longtime love Jessica Biel, and I'm happy for you. But at the same time, a twinge of sadness pulls at my heart strings. The fact that the Internet nearly blew up over the news, I know I'm not alone.

I remember the first time I fell for you. I held in my hands the first 'N Sync album and I had quite an enviable crush on you and JC Chasez. Staring at the blue letters and adorable faces, I was downright smitten. Sure, I liked the Backstreet Boys, but I loved you guys. Your voice was so sweet and those little ringlets on your head...I was a goner. I was head over heels for you and nothing has been the same since.

I was in elementary school falling asleep to the 'N Sync albums. The soundtrack to my daydreams was "This I Promise You." You had a unique voice and I knew that you were going to go beyond where you were right then. When you started dating my other favorite Ms. Britney Spears, I was excited. When you assisted Janet Jackson with a wardrobe malfunction, I was backing you up by telling everyone you were innocent.

When you and BSpears broke up, I was nothing short of devastated. You were the power couple of my childhood! But then a great wave of good music followed and I think it was worth it. You matured and your music showed that. Your solo music was just as good (if not better!) than your boy band phase. And so I religiously listened.

Then one day, you brought sexy back. That's no small feat. All of us unsexy people owe you so much. You made us feel like sexy was within our grasp.

When you branched off into movies, I was alright with that. I enjoyed them; you were able to get down with your funny self. As if it was even possible, I fell even harder for you. After all, everything you touched turned to pure gold! I've been following your career since I was a kid. You were, and are still, such a force to be reckoned with.
Sure, I miss your boy band days and I definitely miss you making music, but I'm happy that you're happy. You're such a good catch that I had to realize that someday you'd be snatched up. But if it doesn't work out...call me.

Love forever and always,
Jessi

Some of my favorite JT moments...
Those matchy jean outfits you and Brit donned.
Duh, the Mickey Mouse Club moments!
History of Rap with Jimmy Fallon!
All those Saturday Night Live moments.
The Janet Jackson incident.
And now that you're married and settled down, please come back to making music!

Hot Trailer: Flight

2012-10-19T19:50:00.000-05:00

A hero airline pilot saves a flight from crashing, but an investigation into the crash reveals something...different. Starring Denzel Washington.

"Just Jessi." For the millionth time.

2012-10-09T08:12:00.000-05:00

My name is Jessi Haish.

It's that simple.

Yet people always find it so difficult to call me just that. They could be standing at the front of a classroom reading off attendance, see "Jessi Haish" on their sheet of paper and say "Jessica." I don't get it. My name is right in front of you, and it takes less effort to say what's right there. Why add the extra letters?

My full name is Jessi. "Just Jessi," I've been telling people all my life when they call me Jessica or ask why I don't go by Jessica. I didn't make the decision to be "Just Jessi," my parents did. I can tell people tens of times that my name is Jessi and yet they will continue to mix it up. Why? If your name is Bob I don't call you Bill just because. It's called respect. You learn someone's name and you call her just that. Same goes for the spelling of my name. If you're Facebook friends with me or have known me for longer than a week, learn to spell my first name. It's five letters; it shouldn't be that difficult. Am I really asking that much?

I remember in middle school a girl called me Jessica and I told her that it's "just Jessi." She rolled her eyes and exclaimed that it wasn't, that I was lying. First of all, what a weird thing to lie about! Yep, I lied about my name just for fun, because I have nothing better to do. But it gets better. In the dramatic way that middle schoolers handle things, she demanded that I bring my birth certificate to school the next day to "prove" to her that my name was just Jessi because she really didn't believe me. Needless to say I didn't, but an argument ensued. Then she glared at me from the other end of the chorus the rest of the class. There I was, singing soprano and wondering why this girl had such a problem with my name.

I'm almost 22 now and I'm still trying to figure out why people can't get my name right. If my nametag, attendance sheet, or homework says Jessi, call me that. If I introduce myself as Jessi, which I always do, call me that. Don't add on extra letters to my name, you're only wasting your time. And if you don't call me by my name, I may accidentally forget yours too.

I saw the Chicago Sinfonietta!

2012-10-07T12:51:00.003-05:00

Known as "The Nation's Most Diverse Orchestra," the Chicago Sinfonietta really knows how to put on a show. I was lucky enough to see them last week, and they truly impressed me. You may think an orchestra? Yawn. But this orchestra played upbeat and unique tunes that truly made you want to dance. You couldn't help but be invested in the show; the way they played, they demanded attention through their talent. Apparently Yo Yo Ma got his start with the sinfonietta, and he has surely become a household name since that time. These people really know how to move you.

The orchestra was also joined by Brooklyn based group PROJECT Trio, who played an original set that even included a hip hop tune. Who knew that three guys, armed with a bass, cello and flute could play hip hop?!

I'm always playing a variety of music but I'm surprised how many young people aren't open to live music - especially orchestra music. I think that there is something for everyone in this kind of performance. What do you think? Do you listen to orchestra music?

Update!

2012-10-01T18:34:00.003-05:00

Yes, I'm alive. Exhausted, but alive. And so it goes. Whenever another scoop of responsibility is added to my plate, my blog suffers for a short period of time while I adjust to the change. But with school and work, it had to happen. But I'll be back on a regular schedule soon enough. (I promise.)

I'm back at school and loving it. Journalism is such a good fit for me. It simply makes me happy. I love the classes; I love what I'm learning. I'm still working as a proofreader at a job I love, and I'm now a city reporter for the campus newspaper. Life is good! When I'm not reporting, writing, doing homework, studying, in class, at work, or seeing my boyfriend, I'm sleeping. Sort of. But I'll get into the groove soon enough and be back with more. (You'll see!)

What have you been up to?

I'll leave you with a song since it happens to be a Music Monday... This is a song that always gets me through the crazy, the sad, the bad, and everything inbetween, from the man who has always been there for me through his music. Enjoy.

The King of Pop!

2012-09-24T09:52:00.000-05:00

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Michael Jackson's "Bad" celebrated its 25th anniversary last week, and the album was reissued. "Bad" was considered Michael Jackson's "coming of age" album, and with tracks like "Bad," "Man in the Mirror," and "The Way You Make Me Feel" this album is a classic. I love Michael Jackson's tunes: they're timeless and catchy. These are just a few of my favorite songs from the King of Pop...what are your favorites?

Beat It
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Rock With You
Smooth Criminal
Thriller
You Are Not Alone
Bille Jean
Black or White
Break of Dawn

Hot Trailer: Looper

2012-09-22T22:02:00.000-05:00

In Looper, time travel is used for murder. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis. Will you see Looper?

What's wrong with being a little boring?

2012-09-20T21:16:00.000-05:00

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My Journalism professor was ranting on and on today when something he uttered hit me like a brick. He was talking about the big news channels, and their competition to be the biggest, craziest and loudest news. It's all about entertainment these days, isn't it?

He said, "in this day and age, it's a sin to be boring."

I started thinking about it. What's wrong with being boring? I may not be that old, but I remember a time when less was more. It was before the constant updating: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest are reflections of all of our thoughts and interests. Sure, I love these activities, but before these outlets, we weren't constantly updating the world on what we were doing that day. Now, we have to constantly be doing something interesting. You have to be a fascinating person now that the magnifying glass is pressed up against your life. Do you feel the pressure?

The pressure is even trickling down to younger generations. The cool kids these days are screaming "YOLO!" (For you more seasoned adults, this stands for 'you only live once.') They wear it on their clothes, they tattoo it on their skin, and they text it back and forth as an excuse for something stupid they've done. It just makes me feel old. At 21 years old, I feel ancient compared to my generation and my 15 year old sister's generation.

Call me an old soul. Call me old fashioned. Call me a loser. Call me boring? I don't mind. But in all honesty whatever happened to simplicity? Sure, you can have fond memories of all those nights you don't remember and all those mean things you said to someone because after all, you only live once. But I think boring can be okay, especially in a world where it isn't the norm anymore. If you really listen to anything I say, listen to this advice:

Take a breath. Put down the low-cut shirts, the barely-there skirts, and don't get that YOLO tattoo. Don't buy the new song just because everyone else likes it. Open a book or write a letter. Boring used to be okay, and I think it still can be, if we are willing to try it. Maybe you'll find that "boring" isn't so boring after all.

Cheer Up...the playlist!

2012-09-18T00:07:00.000-05:00

Every once in a while, we all get into a funk. It seems like the sky is a constant shade of gray, nothing is going your way, and you're just in a "glass half empty" state of mind. I understand this feeling as well as the next guy, and I made a playlist for a friend to help her get out of her own funk. Let me know what you think of my playlist: songs to cheer up a friend. It's a little bit of everything!

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1. Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam & Dave
2. Lullaby - Shawn Mullins
3. The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
4. The Remedy (I Won't Worry) - Jason Mraz
5. Count on Me - Jefferson Starship
6. The Climb - Miley Cyrus
7. You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
8. Lean on Me - Bill Withers
9. You're My Best Friend - Queen
10. We Just Won't Be Defeated - The Go! Team
11. You Should Be Dancing - The Bee Gees
12. Smile - Vitamin C

What songs would be on your "cheer up" mix?

Hot Trailer: Ginger & Rosa

2012-09-12T09:04:00.000-05:00

London, 1962. Ginger & Rosa: two best friends tested by the Cold War. Starring Elle Fanning and Christina Hendricks. Will you see Ginger & Rosa?