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