Here There & Everywhere Video

Hey again! I've posted a new video on YouTube and I thought I'd share it with you! I covered "Here There & Everywhere" by The Beatles. I hope you like it :)

Chad & Jeremy

On Friday night, my mom opened for Chad & Jeremy at The Winchester. I sang two songs with her and we got to meet them and take pictures. If their name doesn't ring a bell, their hit song probably will. Check out this video:

Chad & Jeremy-Summer Song
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Juan came with us and we had a fun photo shoot afterward. So here are some photos from the night!

I cannot stop listening to this song!!

I've liked Sia for awhile. She has a fantastic voice and some really great songs, and I think it's really cool how she incorporates sign in this performance. I believe she does in the music video as well as this live performance. I've been taking an American Sign Language class in college, so I found this really interesting, plus the song is amazing.
Also, I love how excited she is when Dave compliments her at the end. :)

Soon We'll Be Found by Sia

Have No Fear

Happy Halloween!

U + Me = Us (Calculus)

My boyfriend posted this video on my facebook wall the other day with this message attached:
"I just want you to know how much i care. U+Me=Us ha."

Too funny!

"I would never erase you."

Breastfest8

This past Saturday night was the 8th annual Breastfest. Breastfest is an annual concert and arts event which features local and regional female musicians and artists who contribute their talents to raise funds and help in the fight against breast cancer and those affected by this disease. This year, the event was held on October 4th at Brother's Lounge. Both my mom and I have been performing at Breastfest for a few years. This year, my mom did a blues set with The Bad Boys of Blues and I did a Songwriter in the Round with Robin Stone and Alexis Antes. It was a good time. In addition to those already mentioned, Tracy Marie, Kristine Jackson, Ki Allen, Cherylann Hawk, Brittany Davidson, Jackie Warren, Rachel Roberts, and Heidi Longhauer also performed this year.

Here are some pictures and a video clip.

spoiler alert

This is beautiful.
(*WARNING* If you haven't seen American Beauty yet, I recommend you go watch the movie in its entirety before you watch this clip of the ending, posted below.)

I woke up with this song stuck in my head..

and I don't know why.

Why am I so happy lately?

I have the sweetest, cutest boyfriend EVER!

Whenever I think about him, I get that roller coaster feeling in the pit of my stomach and I want to listen to Sarah Vaughan love songs on repeat.

I forgot how much I like this song.. especially the lyrics.

Video - India.Arie

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't
Depend on how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be India Arie

When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it's supposed to be
And I know my creator didn't make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; I'm lovin' what I see

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be India Arie

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear pantyhose?
My mama said a lady ain't what she wears but, what she knows
But, I've drawn a conclusion, it's all an illusion, confusion's the name of the
game
A misconception, a vast deception
Something's gotta change
Don't be offended this is all my opinion
ain't nothing that I'm sayin law
This is a true confession of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share with
y'all
So get in where you fit in go on and shine
Clear your mind, now's the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself
'Cuz everything's gonna be all right

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I Learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be India Arie

Keep your fancy drinks and your expensive minks
I don't need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive car and your caviar
All I need is my guitar
Keep your Kristal and your pistol
I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don't need your silicon I prefer my own
What God gave me is just fine

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be India Arie

Misheard Joe Cocker

I didn't think this was going to be as funny as it ended up being. Just trust me on this one. 30 seconds in, the madness ensues. Talk about misheard lyrics! This made me laugh a ton.

Need an optimism boost?

Do you ever feel like you'll never be good enough? That no matter what you do, you'll only end up failing, again and again? I despise that feeling. This video is a nice ego-booster.

"Majesty, Snowbird" - Sufjan Stevens

One of the most glorious things I've ever heard.

Tubby The Tuba

I just wanted to share this video with everyone, or anyone who wants to watch it. I have this on VHS and I used to watch it constantly as a kid. I still love it. I think it would interest any artist, animator, musician, or just anyone who appreciates creative things and nice stories. :) Let me know in a comment or something if you watch it and like it.