Song of the Month

Hey there, Peoples!

I was listening to my music and it occurred to me that it's been ages since I've posted a song. I'm going to skip over the fact that it's sort of been ages since I've posted anything at all worth mentioning.

I bought Josh Groban's Stages CD way back at the beginning of May when it first came out. It was the day after my best friend's wedding and I bought it as my consolation prize and so I had something new to listen to on the eight hour drive home.

Anyway, it's a brilliant album, and it's impossible for me to pick a favorite track. He does my favorite-ever version of Bring Him Home from Les Miserables. He does a lovely version of Children will Listen from Into the Woods. He does Try to Remember from...I can't remember what that one's from. But it's gorgeous!
He does freakin' Empty Chairs at Empty Tables! *Heavy breathing*

Basically, the album is gold.

This is a song I'd never heard  before and for some reason which I really can't figure out, I love it. It's sad!

When I left I was leaving with a brother

Him and me, all we had was one and other

We were young, it was springtime

And our dreams of gold were grand

Oh, Kristina, gold can turn to sand

I mean, you can tell right there that this thing isn't going to have a happy ending! And it doesn't. It's sad. 

Go on! Hear for yourself.

Yeah, so you know...enjoy!

God Bless,
Amy

You're Still You--Cover Song.

Hello, Everyone!

I'm back with another cover song! *Dances*

And you know what? It's just as nerve-wracking the second time as it was the first! I am a nervous little potato.

I hope you guys enjoy, and if you do, share the love! Spread it around in a giant, melting ball of 'likes'. Tell your friends. Do it.

I'll be on with a real post soon. I have three different draft posts just sitting in my post list waiting for me to finish writing them. Poor dears.

Here it is. Josh Groban's You're Still You.

Thank you all for stopping by. I totally appreciate every single one of you. You're awesome!

God Bless!
Amy

Nothingness

Hello, Everyone.

I can't think of a good post. Not at all.

Nothing.

Nada.


I have something cool in the works which I will be springing on you in the near future. But today is unfortunately not that day!

Today is the day where I stare at my  laptop in great dislike and tap my keys repeatedly.

But since the big old V-day is coming up, and since this is likely my only 'free' time for the rest of this week, what with working at a flower shop and all, I wanted to pop up and say hi to you all. *Waves un-enthusiastically*

Hi.

I'm sitting here, listening to A Tale of Two Cities (which is a really good musical, btw) and thinking about making crepes and doing a round on my heavy bag before I get cozy on the couch.

Anyway.

This song has been my thing this last week or two. It just makes me feel very...peaceful?

*Nods*

Yes. Peaceful.

Because, number one, It's Josh Groban! 
And number two it's beautiful.
And number three, I find it very relatable. :)

Plus, I made a doodle-y thing of my favorite lyrics. So there.

Ta-ta. I promise a really post is coming soon. 

God Bless!
Amy

February Song

Where has that old friend gone

Lost in a February song

Tell him it won't be long

Til he opens his eyes, opens his eyes

Winter finally came back to my little corner of the world. We had one snow storm way-back-when and that was all the skies graced us with  for a long time. The weather was warm and rather spring-like through half of December and all of January. That is completely weird for this area. I was rather delighted when the weather decided to remind us that it is winter and not to forget what shovels are used for. 

Where is that simple day

Before colors broke into shades

And how did I ever fade

Into this life, into this life

I decided, even though it's pretty dang cold out side, to take a walk down to the lake and get some fresh air. It was totally worth it. 

And I never want to let you down

Forgive me if I slip away

When all that I've known is lost and found

I promise you I, I'll come back to you one day

It was the sort of walk where everything is wild and beautiful. Where every snow-laden tree and wave on the water yells to the sky, "Who is the Great God like our God?" The sort of day that makes you wonder how anyone can take a look around them and still not believe in God.  

Morning is waking up

And sometimes it's more than just enough

When all that you need to love

Is in front of your eyes

It's in front of your eyes

And I never want to let you down

Forgive me if I slip away

Sometimes it's hard to find the ground

Cause I keep on falling as I try to get away

From this crazy world

I was planning on doing a different song today. But this song was perfect for my mood and for these pictures, (I think so, anyway. :) so I'll do that other song later. 

I'm not great at taking selfies. I was much happier than I look in this picture, I promise you.

Where has that old friend gone

Lost in a February song

Tell him it won't be long

Til he opens his eyes

Opens his eyes

This music video is so beautiful. You should totally press play!

Other thank taking a walk and doing some cleaning, today is a 'tea and a book' day. I'm re-reading the Attolia series and I love them just as much this time as I did the first time. I can't wait until the author comes out with the next book. 

Tea and pumpkin bread. I'd give you the recipe I used, but the loaf turn out a little...odd, so I think I'll just keep the recipe to myself. *Grin*

The tea almost looks more like a latte in this picture...but it's tea. British-style tea. I can give you the 'recipe' for that, if you'd like. 

You need a black tea. I recommend Tetley Tea. 

A teaspoon-ish of sugar or honey.

About 2-3 tablespoons of milk.

Put the milk and sugar/honey in the bottom of a cup with a tea bag. Boil water. Fill your cup with boiled water. Let the tea steep until it's as dark as you like. Remove tea bag. :)

 Now that is the type of tea you'll get in Britain. Seriously, if you order tea in the UK, that's what you'll most likely be served. And it is delicious. *Smile*

Until next time, my wonderful people!

God Bless,

Amy

Changing Colors

There is nothing quite so sad as being all prepared to watch Sherlock, The Empty Hearse and realize that it isn't going to stream online. Last night was a bit of a disappointment. 

Sitting around, trying to find somewhere to watch Sherlock!

I mean, I suppose I should have realized TV never streams online at the same time that it's airing on Television. But the PBS website had this tantalizing countdown to the premiere and I just thought I'd be able to watch it. And then I couldn't. And that was sadness. 

I had made almond short bread cookies...

And prepared tea...

And Moriarty never showed up!--Oh wait. That's a good thing.

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I believe it will stream online soon-ish. And then I will watch it. *Nods* 

But we couldn't waste all the tea and cookie goodness...

So we made the most of the evening anyway, watching Arrow on netflix and consoling ourselves. 

It was actually quite fun and relaxing. Arrow is a pretty fun show. You have to be a little bit careful when you watch it because there are some things in it. But overall, it's pretty good. It is more for older people, what with the fighting and some of the themes . But the archery is cool, and there's lots of running and fighting and sneaking. :) I like it when people sneak about and do cool things. 

Some of my sisters and I are hoping to throw a Sherlock Party in earnest to make up for the disappointment of not watching it last night. 

This looks cool. I don't know what it's for or how to play it, but I'm sure we'll come up with something. And there should be a prize. I believe in making the most of the little things. *Smile*

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~Song of the week~

You look at me with uncertainty

You look at me with urgency

You look at me with fear in your eyes

Like you're about to fall away

So, I was out doing a flower delivery at my job, driving around in a big white van that beeps when you back up, and listening to Josh Groban's All that Echoes CD. That may be the best part of my florist job; Bringing flowers to people and listening to music while I do it. It's almost like not working.

But anyway, I got to Changing Colors which I've heard many times before, but for some reason, this time it made me all sniffy. You know when you become familiar with a song, you almost don't pay attention to it anymore, and then you listen to it, really listen to it again, and it's like hearing it for the first time? I love it when that happens. 

Don't be afraid to change your colors now

I've known you all summer and you rose above it all

I see you hesitate to fall now

But it's a pretty good view from down here too

I love the imagery this song brings up. And I love the line, "I see you hesitate to fall now, but it's a pretty good view from down here too." It's a comforting line, I think. It's like a little reminder that you don't have to achieve something great and high up in the world to be happy. That's how I see it, at least. 

When the wind takes you it takes me too

And when you change colours, I'll change mine too

Try not to think and I will try too

And when you let go, I will let go too

The cold air is pushing hard on you

I know what you're saying, I can feel it too

You'll go through changes and I'll go through them too

Don't be afraid now, no don't be afraid, don't be afraid

Does anyone else think it would be amazing to be able to write lyrics like this? I've thought about that so many times when listening to music. Words take on so much more meaning when they're paired with music and you can create something so beautiful. I bet it's extremely satisfying. 

Cause when the wind takes you it takes me too

When you change colours, I'll change mine too

Try not to think and I will try too

When you let go, I will let go too

Any of you that have had the great good fortune to watch Sherlock, don't tell me anything about it! Got it? I have been a good girl and have managed to avoid spoilers for the most part. I like to be surprised. :) When I do watch it, though, there will probably be spoilers all over my blog. I don't like keeping secrets. *Shrugs*

Talk to you all later!

God Bless!
Amy

Random stuff

After the whole challenge thing I felt very done with blogging and didn't have it in me write anything, or comment on blogs.

Still, here I am and without the prompts! And I have nothing to say.

What did I blog about before the challenge?

I'm going to settle for random stuff. Random is good.

It's downright chilly here now. I've started pulling out my winter clothes in earnest. I like this part--it's like have a new wardrobe again.

This year I'm really in the mood for this kind of clothing.

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I'm waiting for my banana's to go all dark-side on me so that I can make banana bread. *Eyeballs bananas* They are very yellow right now. They might all be devoured before they have a chance to go dark-side. It's like eating a Minion.

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I absolutely love Circus roses. They're my favorite. 

Working at a florist shop definitively has its good points.

Aren't they lovely?

I can't wait for season 7 of Psych to hit netflix. I'm not sure when it will, but when it does I'm going to makes sure my netflix account is up for a month. *Grin*

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I've had this song stuck in my head for three days now. At least it's a song that like. 

John Denver wrote some lovely music.

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I love this. It's so true. 

The lyrics to Josh Groban's Brave song are pretty much my favorite right now. 

That's all I've got! 

God Bless

Amy

It comes in pints?

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Hey! Ho! To the bottle I go.

To heal my heart and drown my woe.

Rain may fall and wind may blow,

But there still be many miles to go.

There was no reason for that. It just popped into my head, therefore it gets posted. 

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19.) A song from your favorite album.

I can't actually just pick a favorite album straight out. I love so much music and so many different artists...

But if pressed, the album that keeps coming to mind is Josh Groban's Awake.

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Come on, you all knew that I'd go for something Josh Groban related, didn't you?

One of my favorites on this album is In her eyes. It is such a beautiful song! I remember when this album first came out I listened to this song almost nonstop.

She stares through my shadow

She sees something more

Believes there's a light in me

She is sure

And her truth makes me stronger

Does she realize

I awake every morning

With her strength by my side

You may have noticed that I judge a song a lot by how good the lyrics are. Kind of the same way I judge a book by how good the characters are. The plot could be awesome, the writing style could be perfect, but if I don't like the characters, I won't care all that much for the book. Sort of the same thing with music. If the melody is awesome and catchy but I don't like what they lyrics are saying, I don't care for that song as much. Good lyrics go a long way for me.

The refrain to this song? Amazing. 

I am not a hero

I am not an angel

I am just a man

Man who's trying to love her

Unlike any other

In her eyes I am

I think this song will end up on the playlist at my wedding. :) 

You know how most girls plan their weddings down to every last detail? Dress, flowers, hair....

I don't. I plan what music I'm going to have playing! I am serious, you guys. I actually have a mental playlist of my 'reception' songs. It's a bit crazy. 

This world keeps on spinning

Only she stills my heart

She's my inspiration

She's my northern star

I don't count my possessions

All I call mine

I will give her completely

To the end of all time

Hopefully the fellow I marry will like Josh Groban music. I think he'll have to. Otherwise, how are we ever going to get along? lol.

In her eyes I see the sky and all I'll ever need

In her eyes time passes by and she is with me

I am not a hero

I am not an angel

I am just a man

Man who's trying to love her

Unlike any other

In her eyes I am

In her eyes I am

I was lucky enough to go to Josh Groban's Awake concert almost seven years ago (Daaang!) and this is exactly how he performed this song. It was about half way through the concert and...well. Just watch. 

He is awesome.

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19.) Something orange.

Well, that's nice and vague. Vague is good. It leaves lots of room for creativity. So what did I do? I grabbed my book and my scarf and snapped a picture. How's that for creativity?

Hmm. That's not very much orange, is it? Oh well! I also took this picture and the colors are a little better in it.

What picture do you like better?

I'm going to leave you with this gif, because it makes me very happy.

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God Bless!
Amy

The everything of day seven

Today is the Feast Day of the Holy Rosary! I love this feast day! 

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7.) A song that reminds you of an event. 

This one stumped me. It took me a long time--all day, in fact--to come up with something. I don't actually do events for the most part. lol.
I don't know if this even counts as an 'event' but I'm using it anyway.
I was visiting my friend... and her family lives on a ranch a good hour away from town. Anyway, to make a long story short-ish, we were heading back to their house after a long day out and about and we listened to Jane Eyre the Musical on the way home. It was my first time hearing it (complete with my friend singing along. Usually one or two notes ahead of the song. Ah, memories, memories. :) It's a really awesome musical and if you've never heard it, I'd suggest doing so. The whole musical reminds me of that night, but since I don't think any of you have time to listen to 25 tracks right now, I'm just going to post "Secret Soul."

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7.) Fruit.

Fruit...
*Eyeballs the fruit bowl. Rubs eyebrow thoughtfully.*
*Sets up fruit--Frowns*
I wish I had a pineapple....
*Eyeballs fruit again.*
Or a mango...

Never mind. Apples and pears will have to do. Oh and leaves. And sheet music. And a scarf. And a pine cone for good measure.

Alright. I'm going to have a total fangirl moment right now and just say,

"JOSH GROBAN YOU GUYS!"

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There is nothing quite so awesome as seeing your favorite performer live! I'm still on a buzz, I'm still floating on a happy cloud of music, and my love of Josh Groban's music is on an all-time high. *Grin*

JOSH GROBAN, YOU GUYS! He's awesome!

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Here, take a peek at his All that Echos album. *Dies* 

I must leave you all now. I'm pretty much beat. I got up early yesterday, was up till past one in the morning and worked all day today. 

Now I'm going to watch Psych and probably fall asleep. 

God Bless!

Amy

Sort of Saturday Style~

Wake up, wake up, the sun cannot wait for long

Reach out, reach out before it fades away

You will find the warmth when you surrender

Smile into the fear and let it play

You wanna run away, run away

And you say that it can't be so

You wanna look away, look away

But you stay 'cause it's all so close

When you stand up and hold out your hand

In the face what I don't understand

My reason to be brave

Hold on, hold on so strong, times just carries on

All that you thought was wrong is pure again

You can't hide forever from the fire

Look into the storm and feel the rain

You wanna run away, run away

And you say that it can't be so

You wanna look away, look away

But you stay 'cause it's all so close

When you stand up and hold out your hand

In the face what I don't understand

My reason to be brave

Sometimes you just need to go out to the meadow with a camera and a notebook and just enjoy the day. 

I figured now was a good time to snap some 'Saturday Style' pictures...and yes, I know it's Sunday.

Even though Autumn hasn't quite descended where I live, I'm wanted to wear autumn-y colors. 

My lovely nylon flowers. 

It's awesome having a MP3 player that has speakers. I take it everywhere. It's wonderful sitting in the meadow listening to "I want crazy." *Nods*

And does anyone else love gummies?

Thank you, Treskie, for taking pictures for me! You're a pal. ;)

Ah...tomorrow starts yet another week. Sometimes I'd really like to be able to just tap on the breaks and slow life down a little bit. I can't believe it's already halfway through September! *Eyes September suspiciously.* Sneaky little month, isn't it?

This song has been going round and round in my head lately. Nobody puts it quite like Josh Groban does. It's so perfect for me right now. Sometimes you do just need a reason to be brave.

                

Good night and God Bless!
Amy