Tritastic Randoms on Thursday Night

1. “Yucky pizza, yucky pizza! Yummy yummy cucumber sandwich!”

‘Sup. I made a food diary blog that can be found here:

You should come encourage me because I’m going to need it!

2. Holy Guacamole

How did I just discover Passion Pit?

I died a small but pleasurable death when I heard Moth’s Wings.

Then I lost a small fortune to iTunes.

They are seriously that good. Take a listen and report back to me.

3. Vintage Beauty

I am in love with these vintage style bathing suits from Modcloth.

What do you think of them?

There Is No Arizona

It started in the summer of 2000.

My sister and I were the ripe ages of 10 and 11 and sharing a small room with twin size beds.

At night we would push our beds together, open the window and turn on CMT. We loved the country music lulling us to sleep.

One night, the load volume of the television awoke me from my deep slumber. I reached for the remote to turn the volume down, but I hesitated.

I watched the music video. The whole thing, with the music blaring from our tiny television.

A few nights later, I woke up again. The same song was playing and I was excited.

I loved it. I loved it.

It was Jamie O’Neal singing about the blue sky and the Grand Canyon.

There were scenes of the desert and cactuses.

It was brilliant.

The next time it was on, I shook my sisters sleeping body.

“Wha…?” she mumbled.

“Wake up!” I exclaimed. “Listen to this song!”

She did, reluctantly.

And she hated it.

“This song is terrible, Autumn. Go back to sleep.”

I wasn’t discouraged, though. I knew she was wrong.

So I bought the CD.

I listened to the song over and over and over again. Eventually I put the song on my mp3 player and listened to frequently. Now, with it on my iPod, I rolled the windows down and belted it out.

Ten years later.

I really do love the song, Brittany.

(And you were wrong.)

Do These Pants Make My Butt Look Big?

 That’s not my butt. I have a strict rule against posting a picture of my butt on the internet. This girl doesn’t.

Let’s talk about pants, baby.

Actually, let’s talk about jeggings.

Are they pants? Are they leggings? Are they jeans? (Are these all the same thing?)

When these tight denim concoctions entered retail stores, I crossed-my-heart-and-hoped-to-die that I would never, ever own a pair.

Disgusting may have been muttered under my breath.

Let’s be honest, they can be so unflattering. And I don’t want to see your thighs squeezed into denim look-alike fabric.

For months I swore them off.

Then they started gaining popularity, especially at school.

Girls would have on jeggings, oversized t-shirts and boots.

And in the spirit of honesty (4 lines above), I like to be in the fashion loop. If that girl is wearing it, I should be too.

(If it’s cute.)

So yesterday, against my better judgment, I tried on a pair of denim look-alike jeggings.

And oh butter melting off pancakes, they were amazing!

Could I buy 10 pair? Sleep in them, run in them, go to school WITH BOOTS ON in them?

Let’s not forget the oversized t-shirt.

It would be like wearing pajamas all day and I ask you, is there anything better?

I decided not to buy them and went with the old “If I’m still thinking about them tomorrow I’ll come back and buy them.”

Which I did. Think about them today.

Jeggings here I come!

Besides, if Conan can wear them, so can I.

What’s your opinion on jeggings? Love them? Hate them? Convert?

Friday, I'm in Love

I don't care if Monday's blue.
Tuesday's gray and Wednesday too.
Thursday I don't care about you,
It's Friday, I'm in love

Life's an hourglass

My favorite feeling isn't sheets fresh from the dryer. It isn't waking up and realizing I get to sleep for another hour. It's not even silk on freshly shaved legs.

(Although all of those are hard to beat.)

My favorite feeling- the one I look forward to -is finding a new song. Not just any song. Not one from the top-40 countdown. One of those songs that really moves in you.

Today when I began my daily blog reading list, I clicked over to Nienie first (like always).

She posted this video:

The song is 'Hourglass' by Mindy Gledhill.

I fell hard for this song.

Mindy is a "Indie singer songwriter that will leave you floating like a scoop of vanilla cream in a strawberry soda."

Or so her blog says.

I'm floating.

I'm Yours

Last night was the Jason Mraz concert.

It was awesome.

I loved when he covered The Beatles 'All You Need Is Love'.

I especially loved when he sang this:

My favorite part is 2:54 when you can hear everyone singing.

$38 well spent.

Glass Half Full. Glass Half Empty.

I feel like complaining.

It could be the multiple medications I am currently on talking, or it could be the late hour. Or both. Bear with me, folks.

1. On top of previously blogged health issues, I am now experiencing the side effects of my new monthly hormone. "Tired and feeling unwell." It really says that, and that's really how I feel.

2. I ran out of Grey's Anatomy DVD's and it's too late to go to Hasting's. Probably shouldn't do that while medicated anyways.

3. I still need to pack for school but I feel too sick to move. I move back in Tuesday, so this is not looking good.

4. I can't run because I am too sick to move (see above). I want to run, though. I am picturing myself on my new morning route right now and I can hear my running shoes calling my name.

I can be happy too, though.

1. I have Dr. Pepper. It's a little flat but this is my "glass half-full" part of the post so we won't focus on my DP's lack of carbonation.

2. I am listening to this dreamy song and it's dreamy.

3. My dad is taking me to look at cars and cameras. Me plus car plus camera equals trifecta.

4. I figure I will be in school for 4 more years, which means 4 years until I can move to Utah. I actually might need to move this up to the "glass half-empty" part of the post...

In conclusion, I feel complainy and have complained. I also feel cool because I made up a word: complainy. Beat that, Webster.

Music.

A few days ago in Bible class we were discussing music and why everyone loves music.
Some common reasons were:

• It sets a mood
• It can take you back to a place/period in time
• Entertainment purposes
• Worship purposes
• It's a common interest for most people

There were a lot more! For me, music is all of those things. Here are a few songs I've been listening to a lot!

Fade Into You - Mazzy Star
Beautiful, Beautiful (Dented Fender Sessions) - Francesa Battistelli
Stay - Michelle Featherstone
If I Die Young - The Band Perry
Divine Romance - Phil Wickman
It Don't Matter to the Sun - Rosie Thomas

I have a very eclectic taste in music. All of those songs are different genres!

I'm excited to know,
What are you listening to?