Feel Good Friday: Nothing's Gonna Change My World

Happy Friday Friends!

This week's feel good tune is one I can't believe I haven't used yet: The Beatles "Across The Universe."
Let's listen together, yes?



The light within me honors and recognizes the light within you.
Big love,
Be safe and kind to one another.
See you next week!
-xx

Feel Good Friday: To Have A Home

Happy Friday Friends!

My most humblest of apologies for posting this so late. I'm now on vacation and we all know when we're on vacation we never know what day it is! So, again, sorry for having this up so late.

This week's tune is from the fan-made-musical A Very Potter Sequel, it's written by Darren Criss and this live version is performed by Dylan Saunders, the song is called, "To Have A Home."

A home can be many things, the actual phyiscal house which you live in, your family, your friends, whatever fandom you belong to [yeah, that's right, my nerd is showing] or it could be this tiny corner of the internet.

Whatever the word home means to you, this tune is a dedication to you and that home.
[And if you feel like you don't have one, you've got one now. With me.]



Love you all.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Be safe and be kind to one another.
Big Love.
-xx

Feel Good Friday: I AM ME

Happy Friday Friends!

This week's tune was brought to my attention earlier this week from one of the girl's at the Summer Program where I'm currently working. I had one listen and the song warmed my little frostbitten heart, I just HAD to share it with all of you.

Willow Smith's "I Am Me."
Let's listen together, shall we?



Can you believe this beautiful girl is only 11?!
REMEMBER: You don't need other people's validation. You are you, and that is perfect.
Have a lovely weekend.
Catch you on the flip side.
Be kind to one another.
Big Love.
-xx

Feel Good Friday: Sweet Disposition

Good Morning Friends! [And Happy Friday!]

I'm going to cut to the chase, this week's feel good tune is "Sweet Disposition," by The Temper Trap.

Let's rock out to it together, yeah?



A moment, a love, a dream, a laugh, a kiss, a cry, our rights, our wrongs.
Won't stop till it's over. Won't stop to surrender.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Stay lovely.
See you next week!
Until then, much love from me to YOU.
-xx

Feel Good Friday: You Always Make Me Smile

Happy Friday Friends!

This week's tune has become one of my faves in recent weeks. Here's Kyle Andrews, "You Always Make Me Smile."

Let's take a listen and enjoy it together, yeah?



Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
Sending hugs, smiles and positive vibes your way.
Much love from me to YOU.
Stay wonderful.
-xx

Feel Good Friday: Hold On For One More Day

Happy Friday!

Today's feel good tune is: Hold On by Wilson Phillips



Have a fantastical weekend!
[Sorry this week's was uploaded so late, I'll make sure next week's post is up in a timely manner.]
Much love from me to YOU!
-xx

Feel Good Friday: Something To Believe In

[Photo Credit]


Happy Friday Friends!

This week's tune was a suggestion by a new friend of mine [ yes, Jess, I'm talking about YOU!]
The song is "Something To Believe In," by Parachute.

Let's enjoy it together!


I hope you all have a fantastical weekend.
You deserve it!
Stay wonderful and I'll see you next week.
Big love from me to all of you!

Feel Good Friday RETURNS

                              [Photo of Emeli Sandé from unrealityTV]

HELLO! Is this thing on? Hello? Anyone out there?!

Wow folks, it has been a long time! For this, I humbly send massive amounts of apologies!  In order to attempt to make it up to you, I shall divulge my latest Feel Good Tune.  It's by an artist named Emeli Sandé, and the tune is called, "Wonder," 

Let's enjoy it together, shall we?

This light is contagious, go, go tell your neighbors, just reach out and pass it on!
Pay it forward friends.
All my love,
Until next Friday!
-xx

Feel Good Friday: We Are Young

Happy Friday All!

Today's tune is off of FUN's new album, "Some Nights," (which will be released on February 21st!) Featured in this particular tune is the lovely and talented Janelle Monae.

Words cannot describe how elated I am that these two truly spectacular artists are singing together. Seriously.

Here they are singing a song you may have heard on this week's episode of Glee, it's called, "We Are Young."

Enjoy!



Have a fantastical weekend!
Be safe, take care and much love!
XOXO

Feel Good Friday: Make My Wish Come True

Happy First Friday of December All!

Since it's officially December now, I have no guilt in breaking out the Christmas carols and holiday favorites! Today's feel good tune is one that's always on rotation during this time of merry-ment and cheer! Mariah Carey singing, "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

Enjoy!



Have a fantastical weekend friends!
Be safe, take care and much love from me to you!

XOXO

Feel Good Friday: A Brand New Day

Happy Friday!

Today's feel good tune is called, "Brand New Day," by Joshua Radin.
Please join me in listening to this uplifting song today!



Have a wonderful weekend friends!
Be safe, take care and much love from me to you!
XOXO

Feel Good Friday: All Will Be Well

Happy Feel Good Friday!

Today's tune is brought to you by my favorite show on the television these days: Parks & Recreation.

The scene below has said tune playing in the background. I loved the scene so much, I'm gonna share it with you right NOW.



Here is the full song, which is titled, "All Will Be Well," by The Gabe Dixon Band.
Enjoy!



Happy 11/11/11 everyone!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Be safe, take care and much love from me to you!

XOXO

Music Monday: Vanity Theft

Happy Monday, Friends!

I do apologize for the little hiatus I took. I've been quite the busy bee with my new job! [Which, I'm loving, by the way!] But not a Monday or Friday has gone by where I haven't thought of all of you!

So, today I've got something extra special for your ears to sample!

It's time to check out Vanity Theft! If you haven't heard of 'em, well, you are in for a treat!
These ladies started rocking in Ohio back in 2005 and were on The Lady Killer Tour this summer with Hunter Valentine and Sick of Sarah!

Let's check out their sound, eh?

Here's "Anatomy!"


Next is a live performance of "Rattle, Rattle!"


And lastly we have, "Limb From Limb!"


For more information on these talented rockers, check out their website: www.vanitytheft.com!
You can also follow them on Twitter and like them on Facebook!

That's it for today!
Come back on Friday for a feel good tune!
See you then!
XOXO

Feel Good Friday Turns One Year Old!

Happy Feel Good Friday, Friends!

I can't believe it, but, today marks my one year blog-iversary!
Oh, how the time flies, doesn't it?!

On this very day last year I had a thought bouncing around the walls of my brain before bed, that I should post a feel good tune every Friday in hopes that someone who is feeling down and out might find this little corner of the interwebs I've created and feel safe.

This idea stemmed from the devastating suicides of bullied LGBTQ youth (or kids who were thought to be LGBTQ youth) last fall. It broke my heart to see/hear/read about those tragic stories on the news, so I decided I wanted to do something, no matter how small it may be.

I was inspired to create this corner by the following quote,
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." [William James]

So, in the spirit of Feel Good Friday turning one year old, I thought I'd honor it by reflecting on where it all began...

Here's the first tune I ever used for a Feel Good Friday.
It's "Wait Til You See My Smile," by the ever lovely and talented Alicia Keys!
[Enjoy this music video, it's not the "official" one, but this was a finalist for Alicia Keys' music video competition for the song.] [And it's my fave that I've seen.]



I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend!
Take care and I'll see you next Friday!

XOXO

P.S. The photo today is supposed to be a symbol of my love and admiration for all of you. Think of it as me hugging you with thanks!

Feel Good Friday: Show Me Where Ya Noms At

Happy Friday, Friends!

For this week's feel good tune, I turned to one of my fave Youtubers: Hannah Hart.
You may know her from her hilarious web show, "My Drunk Kitchen." [If not, allow me the pleasure of introducing you to her, click here.]

Hannah joined forces with another Youtuber to create today's feel good tune, called: Show Me Where Ya Noms At!

Enjoy.


Have a wonderful weekend!
I'll catch up with you on Monday!
Be safe, take care and much love from me to YOU!
XOXO

Feel Good Friday: I Will Be Rising From The Ground Like A Skyscraper

Happy Friday, Friends!

Today's feel good tune is "Skyscraper," sung by Demi Lovato.

Before you go and put on your judgement caps, Miss Demi Lovato has my utmost respect. She faced her demons and triumphed over them, quite publicly, and is using her experiences to inform and empower young girls who might be facing similar demons of their own. She's raising awareness by speaking publicly [and extremely eloquently- I might add] of the effects of bullying, eating disorders, cutting, as well as Bi-polar Disorder.

For all of that, I thank her from the bottom of my heart.

Last week I had VH1's Jumpstart playing in the background while I was making breakfast and "Skyscraper," came on. I hadn't heard it before. But when I heard that voice I stopped scrambling my eggs, walked over to the TV and just sat down on my futon in awe as I realized it was Demi Lovato. Not even moments later I began to weep.

This song has a powerful message:
Go on and try to tear me down, I will be rising from the ground.

Sorry. Excuse me. I think I have some dust in my eyes...

Ok, I lied, I'm weeping tears of inspiration and admiration.

Go Demi!

Have a wonderful weekend friends!

Take care, be safe and much love from me to YOU!

XOXO

Music Monday: Aria

(Image from Aria's Official Twitter Page)

Happy Monday, Friends!

Today's tunage is brought to you by female fronted-Canadian-pop/rock band ARIA.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I love me a female fronted rock band.

Aria's got a rad sound, when I listened to their song, "Escaping The Transience," I was hooked.
Here, let's take a listen, shall we?!



So good, right? You've totally got it bouncing around in your head still, don't you! [Me too.]
If you liked what you heard you should check out their Facebook Page and follow them on Twitter [@AriaOfficial]

That's all for today, folks!
Have a wonderful week and I'll catch you on Friday for a feel good tune!

Be safe, take care and much love from me to YOU!
XOXO

Feel Good Friday: What A Feeling!

Happy Feel Good Friday, Friends!

Boy, let me tell you, it feels incredible to say that!
I have been MISSING all of you these past few weeks!
My most sincere apologies for not being around! Really, I do feel quite terrible about it.

BUT in the very same breath, I have exciting news! There's a reason this blog has been lagging, Yours Truly got a new job! I up and moved across the state, had a LOT of training, and this past Tuesday was my first full day!

So, now that I've been getting into a groove here, I'm starting the blog back up!

Right, the blog, I'm sure you're all dying to know what the Feel Good Tune is of the week!

It's the theme song from the fantastical one-of-a-kind movie from the year 1983... FLASHDANCE!

Here's Irene Cara singing, "What A Feeling!"



Remember: Take your passion, and make it happen!

Have a lovely week! I'll be back in business for a Music Monday post [on Monday, obviously.]
If you have any suggestions let me know!
Be safe, take care and much love from me to YOU!

XOXOX

Feel Good Friday: Extraordinary Machine

Happy Friday, Friends!

The picture above is an adorable Corgi dog. [I own a similar pair of sunglasses by the way. Not kidding.] If you follow me on Twitter (@Mrolla) you may have noticed the adorable Corgi spam I was tweeting yesterday. I may or may not have been bitten by the Corgi-love-bug.

Anyways, onto the subject of today's post:

A Feel Good Tune

Today's song is, "Extraordinary Machine," by Fiona Apple

You know who's ALSO an Extraordinary Machine?

Nutmeg.

Who is Nutmeg, you ask?

Well, watch this and find out!

So adorable, right?!

[End of Corgi spam.]

Here's hoping that you, too, feel like an Extraordinary Machine today!

That's all for this week, catch up with next Friday for another Feel Good Tune!

(Music Monday's will be back up in 2 weeks, I'm in the process of moving and so it's on the back-burner for now.)

Take care, be safe and have a wonderful weekend!

XOXO

Feel Good Friday: When The Sun Shines We'll Shine Together

Happy Friday, Friends!

Remember the summer when Rihanna's song "Umbrella" hit the airwaves?

Me too, like it was yesterday. My friends and I even made up a little dance to go with it, in which we would all simultaneously break into whenever it would come on. (No, I'm not kidding.)

So, what could possibly be better than having your favorite band cover a song like that?

Nothing? Yeah, that's what I thought, too.

Here's today's Feel Good Tune: Tegan and Sara covering "Umbrella"

Enjoy!

Have a wonderful weekend!

We'll chat all about it on Monday!

Till then, be safe, take care and much love!

XOXO