That Annoying Moment...

When you stay up until two in the morning finishing your Calculus homework.  For once.  Because you never finish it, and decided that if you actually want to pass the class you should probably do it.  And you start your English paper afterwards.  But then think "Oh my.  It's two in the morning.  Why the heck am I writing an English paper?"  And decided to go to bed instead.  And then in the morning you get to Calculus to find out that the majority of the rest of the class didn't do their assignment, so she gives everyone an extra day.  And in your second period class you madly type your English paper, but only get half done, and email your English teacher what you have.  And then she thinks you sent the email after class, after you have listened to the class discussion. (Which you so totally didn't do!!!!)  And you're just really mad because you try hard but can't do everything up to par.  And you'll never survive college.  If you even get that far.

But on the plus side... You've been listening to Les Miserables music almost constantly since last night. And when you're not listening to it, it's playing in your head. :)  There's always a reason to be happy. :D

Make People Cry by Singing? Check.

Today we had Jive solo auditions.  Along with a group number with Natalie and Maddie, I sang a solo.  It was Ronan by Taylor Swift.  I knew I was going to tear up while singing it, but I was thankfully able to keep myself composed enough to be able to sing well, but my emotions did show.  When I finished singing and was brought back to reality, I noticed that I had made almost every single person in the room cry.  Some more than others.  I have never done that before.  And there were these two girls who asked me what the song was called because they wanted to buy it, but then they looked it up on YouTube and decided they preferred me to Taylor Swift.  And so they asked if they could record me singing it.  I was so flattered, and awestruck.  This stuff never happens to me, and yet it is.  I really hope I get that solo in Winter Showcase.  I love making people cry.  Okay, that sounded weird... but you get what I mean.

Danny Marona

Danny Marona was so great!  I'm so glad I participated. :)  Even if I had to switch my song and prepare it in a week.

I wasn't pleased with my performance at all... but other people seemed to enjoy it.  So I guess that's a plus.  But I know I could've done much better.  And I should have picked a different piece.  Yeah, classical cello pieces are gorgeous, but I should have chosen something more well-known.  Maybe even the Bach Prelude...?  Everyone knows that one.

But anywho... enough complaining.

Congratulations to my great friend Emilee Gomske for getting 3rd!  And my other friend Mike Esparza for getting 1st!!!!  And to Lauren (who isn't not my friend, but who I don't really know that well) for getting 2nd.  :)

Yeah, I'm somewhat disappointed that I didn't place, but I didn't really expect to anyway.  And I am quite pleased with the finalists. :)

Les Miserables. x2

First time.  On Christmas.  It was wonderful.  I cried.  I loved it.  I knew what it was about, but I had never seen it performed.  Best movie.  Possibly ever.

Second time.  Today.  With school.  Aside from the annoying unappreciative high school students who a shared the theater with, it was fantastic yet again.  Except this time I bawled.  I love Les Mis so much.

If you haven't seen it... then do.
Just do.


Plus, Enjolras is amazing.
Probably the best singer in the movie.
Plus, insanely attractive.

I call dibs.

**2013**

January 1, 2012

January 1, 2013

2012 was a great year.

&

2013 is a year of great promise.

2012 - The Highlights.

• Performed in my first Jive show.
• Attended All-State for the second and last time.
• Had the best EFY group ever.
• Fell in love with my girls as a YCL at Girls' Camp.
• Went to Disneyland.
• Transferred to Twin Falls High School
• Met many new, amazing people.
• Improved myself physically, mentally, and spiritually.

2013 - What to expect.

• Become an official adult.
• Perform in my senior recital/senior project.
• Have my last Jive show.
• Graduate.
• Welcome Matt home.
• Go to Europe with the Utah Ambassadors of Music.
• Attend BYU.

That is what happened and what is going to happen.

But here are my resolutions, or what I hope to happen.

2013 - Resolutions.

• Read my scriptures and pray every day, in order to help grow my testimony and spiritually prepare me for a mission.
• Attend the temple as often as possible, every Wednesday morning when it's open, and while I'm there, pray and ponder spiritual things.
• Receive my patriarchal blessing to help guide me in my post-graduation decisions.
• Run or swim at least once a week, hopefully more, and eat healthier to help me lose weight and become more fit physically for a mission.
• Play my instruments more often to improve as much as I can in case I decide to become a music major.
• Procrastinate a lot less.  I won't be able to completely rid myself of procrastination, but I can try to rid myself of most of it.
• Along with blogging as often as I do, write in my journal at least once a week with more personal and spiritual things to remember.
• Be kinder and less sarcastic.
• Always remember who I am and that I am loved.  I am a daughter of God.  Don't get down on myself and be negative and depressed.

I think these resolutions are reasonable and reachable.

And you may have noticed that for the past couple years I have had the resolution of having my first kiss, but this year, that isn't one... you know what that means? ;)  Haha, just kidding.  I'm still kiss-less.  I'm just thinking that since I have little to no control over when my first kiss is, it's a stupid resolution.  It will come when it comes.  And if it comes this year, then all the better. :)

Semi-Resolutions (things that I hope to happen this year, but may not):

-First kiss

-CALL JOSHUA FINCH.  Just do it.  Like today or tomorrow.

-Apply/audition to be a Nauvoo performing missionary.

-Audition for the X Factor online.

-Go on lots of dates down at BYU.

-Become only overweight (no longer obese) by Wii Fit standards.

A Not-So-Memorable Christmas

Maybe it's because it didn't feel like Christmas.

Yeah, that's probably it.

But I also didn't get what I wanted the most.  An iPhone.  Or at least a new phone.

...Actually, please ignore that last sentence.  I sound like an ungrateful turd.  All complaining about my Christmas because I didn't get a phone.  That's so stupid.

I did, however, get an electric piano keyboard!  As in it's MINE!  :D  It's so exciting!  I love music.  And now I have my OWN keyboard.  When I go to college I won't have to go to a church building to play the piano, I can play in my own dorm!

And I got a One Direction toothbrush.  YES.  But I'm not going to use it.  That's like blasphemy or something.  If I use it, then I will eventually have to throw it out because it will get gross.  So for now, it's just for decoration and admiration.

Also, I got ties.  For Tie Tuesday.  Whaddup.

Christmas Spirit

Something about this year has just been... off.  Holidays don't feel right.  It doesn't feel like Christmas.  At all.  At first I thought it could be because I'm growing up... but it's not just me.  Many people have said it doesn't feel like Christmas this year.  But that doesn't stop me from trying to spread Christmas cheer!  Here is my Music Post Monday for today. :)  I'm glad I have sisters to harmonize with.

Merry Christmas Eve. :)

Sandy Hook

My heart broke when I heard of the Sandy Hook shootings.

This post is in remembrance of all the victims of this cruel act of violence.

I cried as I put this post together.

Charlotte Bacon, 6  Charlotte was sweet, outgoing and full of energy, her grandmother told CNN affiliate WCCO in Minnesota.  "This is tough. This is surreal. You can't believe this could happen," Irene Hagen told the network. "The whole family is just devastated and we're all trying to come to terms with it."  She said her granddaughter loved school and dresses. Her hair was a mass of beautiful red curls.  "It's horrible. It's really horrible," Hagen told WCCO. "It's hard to believe that someone would kill children, innocent children."

Rachel D'Avino, 29  She likely didn't know it when she died, but her best friend was about to propose.  He had recently asked Rachel's parents for permission, and he was planning to ask for her hand in marriage on Christmas Eve.  That and other details about Rachel's life were described in an obituary posted on the website of Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes of Connecticut.  "Her presence and tremendous smile brightened any room she entered," it read.  Born in Waterbury, Rachel received her undergraduate degree from the University of Hartford and her Masters from Post University. She was working toward her Doctorate at the University of St. Joseph of Hartford.  Rachel loved karate, cooking, animals, photography and her two younger siblings.  "Her passion, however, was her occupation as a behavioral therapist working with children within the autism spectrum," the obituary read.  In lieu of flowers, it asked that donations be made to Autism Speaks, an advocay organization.

Olivia Engel, 6  Her favorite stuffed animal was a lamb; pink and purple were her favorite colors.  Olivia's family posted a statement on Facebook with those and other details about their beloved daughter.  "She was insightful for her age and had a great sense of humor. She laughed a lot and always lit up a room including the people around her. She was very creative and was always drawing and designing things," her family said.  Olivia took art and dance lessons, played tennis, soccer and swam. She was involved in Girl Scouts and musical theater. She loved school and did well in math and reading.  Her family described her as a "grateful child ... never greedy." Each night, Olivia led grace at the dinner table.

Dylan Hockley, 6  "To know him was to love him," Dylan's grandmother told the Boston Herald about her grandson.  Dylan loved video games, jumping on a trampoline, watching movies and munching garlic bread, she said. He had dimples, blue eyes and "the most mischievous little grin," Theresa Moretti told the newspaper.  She said her daughter and son-in-law moved to Connecticut from England and chose to live where they did because of the schools. Dylan had an older brother.  "He was an angel," Moretti told the Herald. "And I think that's now why he's in heaven."

Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung, 47  Hochsprung, who became Sandy Hook Elementary School's principal two years ago, was "really nice and very fun, but she was also very much a tough lady in the right sort of sense," friend Tom Prunty said. And the students loved her. "Even little kids know when someone cares about them, and that was her," Prunty said.  "I never saw her without a smile," said Aimee Seaver, mother of a first-grader.  Hochsprung lived in Woodbury, Connecticut, with her husband, two daughters and three stepdaughters.  The longtime career educator majored in special education for her bachelor's and master's degrees in the 1990s and had just entered the Ph.D. program at Esteves School of Education at the Sage Colleges in New York last summer. Hochsprung led a school district's strategic planning panel and was the recipient of a national school grant.  Her accomplishments included overseeing the installation of a new security system requiring every visitor to ring the front entrance's doorbell after the school doors locked at 9:30 a.m.  "My mom, Dawn Hochsprung, was taken tragically from me. But she went down in a blaze of glory that truly represents who she was," her daughter, Cristina Hassinger, tweeted.

Jesse Lewis, 6  Jesse loved math, riding horses and playing at his mom's farm, his father told the New York Post.  "He was just a happy boy," said Neil Heslin. "Everybody knew Jesse."  He told the newspaper his son was to make gingerbread houses at school Friday. Heslin was planning to help.  Instead, the last time he saw his son was when he dropped him off at school at 9 a.m.  "He was going to go places in life," Heslin told the Post.

Ana Marquez-Greene, 6  "1, 2, 3, ready and go," Ana counts down in a homemade video provided to CNN affiliate WTIC.  The girl in pigtails stands in front of a piano as her brother plays. Her voice is clear, bigger than her size. Ana smiles and waves.  Her father, Jimmy Greene, is a jazz musician. His representative released a statement on Ana's death, describing the little girl as "beautiful and vibrant."  "The family has requested privacy at this time of heartbreaking loss," it read. They "have asked us to relay their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support and sympathy locally, nationally and internationally."

Grace McDonnell, 7  The ultimate "girly girl." Grace loved wearing pink and playing dress-up with jewelry, her grandmother told the Boston Herald.  As Mary Ann McDonnell spoke, she was surrounded by Christmas presents meant for Grace, Gracie, as she was sometimes called.  The little girl loved art, gymnastics, soccer and her small spaniel, Puddin', her grandmother said.  "She was a wonderful little girl. She was always smiling," McDonnell told the newspaper. "I think everybody should know about these beautiful children whose lives were cut short."

Anne Marie Murphy, 52  A hero. That's how a first responder reportedly described Murphy to her father.  He told Newsday that authorities told him her body was found in a classroom, covering young children killed in the shooting in an apparent attempt to shield them.  "She died doing what she loved. She was serving children and serving God," Murphy's mother, Alice McGowan, told the newspaper.  A married mother of four, Murphy was artistic and hardworking, her parents said.  "She was a happy soul," her mother told Newsday. "She was a very good daughter, a good mother, a good wife."

Emilie Parker, 6  She could "light up a room," Emilie's father said about his oldest daughter.  Robbie Parker described her as "bright, creative and very loving." Emilie was always willing to try new things, he said, except food. Her laugh was infectious.  "My daughter Emilie would be one of the first ones to be standing up and giving her love and support to all of those victims, because that is the type of person she is," said Parker.  He said she was "an exceptional artist and she always carried around her markers and pencils so she never missed an opportunity to draw a picture or make a card for someone."  "This world is a better place because she has been in it," Parker said.  Emilie's aunt described her niece as the "sweetest little girl I've ever known."  The family is devastated that "someone so beautiful and perfect is no longer going to be in our lives and for no reason," said Jill Cottle Garrett.  Emilie's father, who works as a physician's assistant in the newborn unit at the Danbury hospital, recalled his last conversation with his daughter was in Portuguese, a language he was teaching her.  "She said that she loved me, and I gave her a kiss and I was out the door," he said.

Noah Pozner, 6  "He had a huge heart and he was so much fun, a little bit rambunctious, lots of spirit," Noah's aunt told CNN. "He was really the light of the room."  Victoria Haller said her nephew loved playing with his cousins and siblings, especially his twin sister.  "He was a gorgeous, gorgeous boy and he could really get what he wanted just by batting those long eyelashes and looking at you with those big blue eyes. You really couldn't say no to him," she said.  His siblings don't know yet the exact way in which Noah passed away, Haller said.  "How do you tell them that's how their brother died?" she asked. "It's the unthinkable really."

Jessica Rekos, 6  Jessica loved everything about horses -- horse movies, horse books, drawing horses and writing stories about them.  She asked Santa this year for new cowgirl boots and a cowgirl hat. Her family had promised she could get her own horse when she turned 10.  "She was a creative, beautiful, little girl," her family said in a statement, describing Jessica as their "rock."  "She had an answer for everything, she didn't miss a trick, and she outsmarted us every time. We called her our little CEO for the way she carefully thought out and planned everything," they said. "We can not imagine our life without her."  Jessica also loved orca whales and playing with her two little brothers.  "We are mourning her loss, sharing our beautiful memories we have of her, and trying to help her brother Travis understand why he can't play with his best friend," her family said.

Lauren Rousseau, 30  Rousseau, a permanent substitute teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary, "wanted to be a teacher from before she even went to kindergarten," her mother said in a written statement Saturday. "We will miss her terribly and will take comfort knowing that she had achieved that dream," Teresa Rousseau said.  She grew up in Danbury, Connecticut, and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a master's degree in elementary education from the University of Bridgeport.  Rousseau "worked as a substitute teacher in Danbury, New Milford and Newtown before she was hired in November as a permanent substitute teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown," her mother said.

Mary Sherlach, 56  Sherlach, Sandy Hook Elementary's school psychologist, was with Hochsprung when they heard a "pop, pop, pop" sound around 9:30 a.m., a parent with both women at the time told CNN. Sherlach was shot to death after heading into the hall to find out what was happening.  "I ... am always ready to assist in problem-solving, intervention and prevention," Sherlach wrote on her website.  Sherlach earned her undergraduate degree in psychology at SUNY Cortland and a master's degree at Southern Connecticut State University. She worked as a rehabilitation assistant at a group home for disabled adults and as a community mental health placement specialist before becoming a school psychologist.  She worked in three Connecticut school systems before moving to Sandy Hook Elementary in 1994. During her time in Newtown, Sherlach kept busy as a member of numerous groups such as the district conflict resolution committee, safe school climate committee, crisis intervention team and student instructional team.  Sherlach and her husband for more than three decades lived in Trumbull, Connecticut, and, together, they were "proud parents" of two daughters in their late 20s. Her website listed her interests as gardening, reading and going to the theater.

Victoria Soto, 27  Soto, a first-grade teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary, moved her students away from the classroom door when she heard gunfire, which students initially "thought were hammers falling," according to the father of one of her students.  "That's when the gunman burst in, did not say a word, no facial expressions, and proceeded to shoot their teacher," said Robert Licata, whose 6-year-old son, Aiden, escaped by running past the shooter.  Soto's mother said her daughter was selfless.  "She would not hesitate to think to save anyone else before herself and especially children. She loved them more than life, and she would definitely put herself in front of them any day," Donna Soto told CNN's Piers Morgan.  Soto wanted to be a teacher since she was 3 and talked about her students with "such fondness and caring," her mother said.  Soto's cousin, James Wiltsie, said Soto "instinctively went into action when a monster came into her classroom and tried to protect the kids that she loved so much."  "We just want the public to know that Vicki was a hero," he said.  Soto had a dog she loved. The black lab Roxie spent Saturday wandering around Soto's apartment, apparently looking for her, relatives.

Daniel Barden, 7  Daniel earned his missing two front teeth, his family used to say.  His "fearless" pursuit of happiness and life also earned him ripped jeans.  "Despite that, he was, as his mother said, 'Just So Good,' " his family wrote in a statement published in the New Haven Register.  Taking after his musician dad, he and his siblings -- brother James and sister Natalie -- formed a band, in which he played drums.  He loved to ride waves at the beach and make s'mores around bonfires with his cousins.  "He embodied everything that is wholesome and innocent in the world," the family said.

Josephine Gay, 7  Josephine has just celebrated her seventh birthday Tuesday.  There's a picture of her on the Web, published in various news stories, that shows her smiling with glasses on the tip of her nose.  Josephine liked to ride her bike and sell lemonade in her neighborhood in the summer, The Wall Street Journal Reported.  The little girl loved the color purple.

Madeleine Hsu, 6  Sweet.  Unique.  Bright.  Determined.  Sparking.  Those are words Madeleine's family used to describe their little girl.  "She was an avid reader who loved running and dancing," they said.  "She was a born leader."

Catherine Hubbard, 6  A Facebook page honoring Catherine spoke of how the elementary-schooler is now an angel.  "Such a beautiful little soul," the post read, saying the family's loss is heaven's gain.  "God bless you all that you be strengthened, we are with you, and your suffering will remain in our prayers.

Chase Kowalski, 7  What Chase really wanted for Christmas was two front teeth.  "I saw him two days ago, and I asked him if he wanted to see Santa, and he told me that he wanted his teeth back, and it was really sweet," Chase's neighbor Keeley Baumann, 13, told the News-Times newspaper.  At 6, he completed his first triathlon, but that was just one of his pursuits.  He loved baseball.  He was in the Cub Scouts.  He looked forward to the kids' workshop at the local Home Depot.  "We are thankful to the Lord for giving us seven years with out beautiful loving son.  It is with heavy hearts that we return him," the family said in an obituary.

James Mattioli, 6  As he was quick to remind everyone, James was 6 and 3/4.  "He loved to wear shorts and T-shirts in any weather and grab the gel to spike his hair," his family said in a loving obituary.  "He would often sing at the top of his lungs, and once asked, 'How old do I have to be to sing on a stage?' "  Indoors, he spent his time playing games on the iPad -- especially the lawn mowing one.  Outdoors, he loved to dive off the diving board, "swim like a fish" in his grandfather's pool and ride his bike -- without training wheels, mind you.  "I need to go outside, Mom.  I need fresh air," he would often say.  He was born four weeks early -- because he was hungry, his family joked.  James had a voracious appetite.  His favorite?  His dad's egg omelets with bacon, and his mom's French toast.  He looked up to his older sister, wanting to do everything she could.  "They were the best of friends, going to school together, playing games together, and making endless drawings and crafts together."  The boy, whose family fondly called "J," will be incredibly missed, they said.

Jack Pinto, 6  Jack was a first-grader, and his interests ran the gamut -- baseball, basketball, wrestling, snow skiing.  But his first love was football, and his idol was New York Giants star receiver Victor Cruz.  Cruz paid tribute to the team's young fan by scribbling "Jack Pinto.  My Hero" on one of his cleats and "R.I.P. Jack Pinto" on the other during the team's game with the Atlanta Falcons over the weekend.  On his glove, Cruz wrote, "Jack Pinto.  This one is 4 U!"  Jack recently participated in his first wrestling match and won a medal, according to the president  of the New Milford Wrestling Association.  "In life and in death, Jack will forever be remembered for the immeasurable joy he brought to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, a joy whose wide reach belied his six short years," Jack's family wrote in an obituary for the little boy.

Caroline Previdi, 6  "You were a sweet little girl and you will be missed."  That's the message that Caroline's aunt reportedly tweeted, saying goodbye to her niece, according to the online version of the Press-Telegram in Long Beach, California.  "It hurts even more to see a familiar name on that list," the report said Paige Tremblay also tweeted.  A Facebook page called "RIP Caroline Previdi -- Sandy Hook Massacre Victim" contains dozens of messages.  One reads:  "Rest in Peace, sweetheart.  I know for sure that God is with you and all the other sweet little angels.  I feel so very sorry for all these families who lost their precious kids, my heart goes out to all of you."

Avielle Ruchman, 6  Avielle was happiest when she was on a horse.  Her trainer, Annette Sullivan, told the Conneticut Post that Avielle would "giggle when she trotted."  Like kids her age, her first loose tooth was a sign she was growing up.  "She showed me her wiggly tooth, she was so excited," Sullivan told the newspaper.  "She was the most delightful little girl you ever met in your life."

Benjamin Wheeler, 6  Ben loved The Beatles, lighthouses and the No. 7 train to Sunnyside, Queens, his family said in a statement.  He and his older brother Nate "filled the house with the noise of four children."  "Ben Wheeler was an irrepressibly bright and spirited boy whose love of fun and excitement at the wonders of life and the world could rarely be contained.  his rush to experience life was headlong, creative, and immediate," his family said.  Ben loved soccer and swimming, recently her performed at a piano recital -- a major feat for a little boy who rarely sat still.  Friday morning before school, he told his mom:  "I still want to be an architect, but I also want to be a paleontologist, because that's what Nate is going to be, and I want to do everything Nate does."  Ben, Nate, and their parents, Francine and David Wheeler, moved to Newtown in 2007.  Francine Wheeler is a music teacher and performer.  David Wheeler is an illustrator and designer.  On Sunday, Francine Wheeler's band posted the following message on its Facebook page:  "With heavy hearts, we inform you of our saddest news:  Francine Wheeler, a founding member of The Dream Jam Band, has lost her precious 6-year old son, Ben, to the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.  Our prayers and love go out to Francine, David, and Ben's big brother, Nate."

Allison Wyatt, 6  Allison was a shy and quiet little girl, and incredibly sweet, several reports said.  "I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your little girl," someone wrote on a Facebook page in Allison's name.  "My heart grieves; as a parent, I know it is not something you can ever be prepared for."

For my music post Monday today I dedicated this song to everyone affected by the Sandy Hook shooting.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/15/sandy-hook-shooting-victims-names_n_2307354.html

http://www.ksbw.com/news/List-of-Connecticut-school-shooting-victims/-/1852/17791958/-/item/14/-/l6sjoc/-/index.html
http://www.businessinsider.com/morgan-freeman-sandy-hook-hoax-2012-12

Danny Marona

So, on Monday Mike and I went to Emilee's house to record our Danny Marona performances.  It was so fun!  I didn't do all that great on my song... but I had to leave to go home, so I couldn't re-record it.  Hopefully I get in anyway. :)  But I'm honestly not happy with my performance at all. : / The only reason I even posted the video of my performance is because the first minute makes me laugh. :)

But Emilee pretty much did awesome.  Like always.

And they had fun messing around with my camera when I was gone.  :P

I didn't even this video until today. :)  It makes me laugh.

Oh, Mike and Emilee.  You're so strange.

  And Mike totally did awesome!

I knew Mike could sing... but not like THAT!

And then Natalie went to Emilee's house on Thursday to record hers.

This makes me laugh so hard. :D

  You wish your friends were as talented as mine.

Don't deny it.

 ☺

Music Post Monday!

Every Monday is Music Post Monday :)

#UltraDelayedVideo #YeahWe'reWeird  #GetOverIt

Every Tuesday is Tie Tuesday.
Every Wednesday is BYU Wednesday.
And every Thursday is Ugly Sweater Thursday.

I like trends.

Especially when I'm one of  the very few people who actually participates in them.

#YOLO

?

That moment when you're listening to a Holiday station shuffle on Pandora and Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbiie Caillat comes on.

#confused

A Week Away, Yet Already Here

Take Me Home

-One Direction-

I have been looking forward to this album for... well, since their first album came out.
And it's here!

Well... not officially.

But I can listen to it.

And I have been listening to it.

And you should too.

And that's all that matters.

~~~

Thank goodness for iTunes and it's free streaming previews of entire albums.  I don't know what I would do without it.  (Actually I do know... I would wait another week and then buy the album.  But I prefer the listen for free before buying it way.)

Code Blue

On Friday a barbershop quartet came to our school.
And let me just say... they were flawless.
From the moment they began singing I was in love with every single one of them.
Which is kinda creepy... because their ages ranged from 23-50.
But they were just that great.

And of course I had a favorite.
The tenor.
His name is Drew.
He is perfect.
Every single time he sang, his falsetto was so beautiful it made my heart melt.
He honestly made me cry.
You wanna know how many times a boy had made me cry through his singing?
...Actually quite a few.
But do you wanna know how many times I have actually met the boy who made me cry through his singing?
Not nearly enough.
But this was one of those times.
In fact, I told Drew, "You have the most beautiful voice I have ever heard."
And he said, "Thank you!  I love you." And made a hand-heart.
And I said, "No.  I love you."
Win.

It was marvelous.

Now THAT is Talent

I've heard the song before (duh), but I never realized how difficult it is OR how amazing her voice is until I heard it acoustic.  WOW.

Blogs are the Best Way to Discover Music

Proof:

     -Ed Sheeran

     -Cher Lloyd

     -Olly Murs

     -Imagine Dragons

     -j.wride

(And yes.  I knew about all

of them before they were

popular.  Thank goodness

for Blogger and Tumblr.)

Today Will Be Better

So, I didn't specifically wait until midnight to watch this... but I did!  And so it was a great start to my Friday. :)  I'm really hoping today is better than yesterday.  By bushels and bushels.

Only Watch if You are Prepared to Cry

I cried every time I watched it.

Which was like 10 times.

Soundtrack to My Life

...Or at least a playlist that makes my life feel so much cooler as I listen to it.  It's like I live in a movie.  I highly suggest you listen to this music while doing your homework.  It makes it more bearable, I promise.

http://songza.com/discover/genres/film_scores/epic-film-scores-songza/

Plus, Songza in general is a super cool website to find playlists that fit with what you're doing at a certain time.

August Is Over

August is Over, We the Kings.

August IS over... it's crazy.

Summer flew by so fast!

School starts on Tuesday.

My last first day of high school.

And I'll be at a new school.

Well, half new.

It's kind of nerve-wracking.

And I still have my summer reading to do.

Whoops!

Better finish that up.

British Music Loves ♥

(Other than One Direction, of course.)

These aren't necessarily my favorite songs by them.

They are just my favorite music videos.

Look up other songs.

They're are all so great.

And each artist is so unique.

Cher Lloyd

Olly Murs

Ed Sheeran