SONG: “Follow the Leader” ARTIST: Matthew Ryan If you know me, you know I love the music of Matthew Ryan. I cannot express what talent this man possesses. It is insane how brilliant of a writer he is and how wonderful of an artist he is. His music is absolute works of art without a canvas to be seen. A few months after I discovered this … Continue reading #13: “Follow the Leader”
SONG: “Hello Cosmo” ARTIST: Animal Bag I have a memory of this song that I will always hold dear in my heart. After Animal Bag left LA, the members returned home to NC and Luke and his wife, Amanda, opened up a coffee shop called The Java Cellar. I spent many of nights there as a patron and as a barista. The memories there will … Continue reading #14: “Hello Cosmo”
A brand new month, deserves a brand new tradition. Daily gratitude. My target is that at the end of each day, I will write 7 things I’m grateful for that day. On this Monday, I am a grateful for the following: family – their love and support for chasing my dream to Australia has made the unknown less scary and 110% more exciting dreams – … Continue reading Daily Gratitude: Nov 2, 2015
SONG: “Life Love and Laughter” ARTIST: Donavon Frankenreiter When I say I hear this song every day, I am not kidding. It’s one of two tunes I have my morning alarms set to. If you know me, you my love of Donavon Frankenreiter. The first time I heard this song, it brought an absolutely smile to my face. This is how I wanted to live … Continue reading #15: Life Love and Laughter”
SONG: “Love and Do Not Hesitate” ARTIST: David McMillin For me, there are songs that should become anthems to everyone and “Love and Do Not Hesitate” by David McMillin is one of those songs. It should be given to every person as a mantra on how to live. I turn to this song when I need to be reminded on how to live. “Good don’t come to … Continue reading #16: “Love and Do Not Hesitate”
I saw these words “ALL THINGS POSSIBLE” on a banner in Portland, Maine and it was as if the Universe was letting me know that it was with me. I was in town for a 3-day weekend to see one my greatest friends get married to his love. (Go #TeamOBerkowitz) It was also a reunion of chosen family as well, aka The Gin Mill family. … Continue reading All Things Possible
SONG: “So Far So Good” ARTIST: Thornley If you are/were a Big Wreck fan, you know Thornley. Big Wreck’s “That Song” and “The Oaf” are two iconic “alternative rock” songs in my mind and I’ll argue with anyone who disagrees. (For those who have no clue on either band. Ian Thornley is the frontman of both.) This post isn’t about Big Wreck though, it’s about … Continue reading #17: “So Far So Good”
SONG: “Easy Come Easy Go: ARTIST: Winger Well, if The Four Horsemen was gritty, then Winger was definitely polished. I wasn’t one of those teenage girls that thought Kip Winger was the sexiest thing ever. He reminded me of the Beast in the TV show Beauty and the Beast and I think I might have been the only teen girl that didn’t swoon over that … Continue reading #18: “Easy Come Easy Go”
SONG: “Nobody Said It Was Easy” ARTIST: The Four Horsemen I’m not sure why my 16 year old self connected with this song. I was into Motley Crue and The Four Horsemen were grittier in sound and looks than the polished sound of the eyeliner wearing Crue, but to this day, I still love this song and listen to it when I need a reminder that … Continue reading #19: “Nobody Said it Was Easy”
SONG: “None of the Above” ARTIST: Duran Duran To this day, I still have a school girl crush on Duran Duran and still find them swoon-worthy. I also am still listening to their music even now because if I”m honest, they’re still putting out some great tunes! When I connected with “None of the Above” it was a moment of empowerment and that I cannot rely on anyone but … Continue reading #20: “None of the Above”