Music is my Therapy

In an effort to be more productive and use my time wisely I am going on a "Media Fast." This means I will not be using electronics for a whole week. Examples: No Internet, listening to music, watching tv, etc.   My family is doing this challenge together. Although I know this is going to be hard for me (especially the no listening to music part) I am actually really excited! Now that I have set a legit challenge for myself that my family can help hold me accountable too, it's going to be so good for me! I can spend my time reading, working on improving my talents and just getting out and about. The only time we can use our electronics is for uplifting/church related things i.e. scriptures, lesson planning, church articles/uplifting reading, etc.   I am excited to spend more of my time growing closer to my Savior Jesus Christ and my Father in Heaven. I need to spend more time with them as my life is at a weird and uncomfortable place right now. I know I can find t

Dying to be Alive is such an inspiring song! I fell in love with it the moment I first heard it. The message, the lyrics, the tune, Taylor's voice.....it's all just so perfect! And inspiring. For me anyhow.   Since graduating high school (2011) I have worked as a nanny. I love my job and I love the children I have gotten to work with over the years. But I feel like my life is in limbo. I haven't really accomplished much of anything. One of my biggest dreams and goals is to be a mother. I mean, it just makes sense! I love children, I love taking care of them and it's what I've wanted my entire life! I was that little girl who would carry around my baby doll and take care of it like it was a real child. I also have 5 younger siblings I loved to help take care of. I was (willingly!) changing diapers, making bottles and putting kids down for naps by the time I was 7! I started babysitting for my next door neighbors at 11 years old. It's somethin

Song: Deeper Artist: Hanson   This song is dedicated to my littlest brother on his birthday! I chose this song because it's probably his favorite Hanson song :) He prefers Isaac lead songs and he's only 11 (as of TODAY !). I love this little brother of mine soooo much! He is adorable and wonderful and the sweetest kid ever! Weird fact: my youngest brother will now be the age Zac was when Hanson made it big..... WEIRD!!!     She moves like a tender kiss And I can't stop feeling She soothes with her tenderness And I can't stop feeling I even don't even know her name But I can't stop feeling She says that she feels the same And I can't stop feeling And if you let me try to tonight You just might see that I'm Falling deeper and deeper and deeper in love And I'm feeling more and more and more and more and more alone She turns chaos into art And I can't stop feeling A touch and I fall apart And I can't stop feeling I

Song: Carry You There Artist: Hanson Today is my sweet father's birthday! I wanted to dedicate a song that I felt could really show what kind of a person my dad is. This song is the winner. My dad is someone who is always there for me. Who is always willing to help me and sees the best in me. I love him so much and I'm so thankful to have him as my daddy :) I love you dad. Well I don't care what you say Don't have use for words anyway You don't need a Cadillac 'Cause I'll be waiting with my bare back To carry you there Try You don't have to be afraid to just rely On someone to hold the weight part of the time It's alright It can get too much to handle by yourself If you can't do it alone I know you will say I don't know what's at stake or what it takes 'Cause I don't care what you say Don't have use for words anyway You don't need a Cadillac 'Cause I'll be waiting with my ba

It's a NEW YEAR !! 2015!   It's an exciting and bittersweet feeling. Saying good-bye to the beautiful year 2014 was is sad. But the promise of a fresh start and new beginnings of 2015 is exciting!   I want to make the most of this new year. I want to embrace life and truly start LIVING! I want to get out of my comfort zone, be spontaneous and ambitious, overcome some of the trials and fears that hold me back from truly SHINING! And living! I want to find JOY. I want to find PEACE. I want to find HAPPINESS!   So, I have chosen three amazing songs with messages that apply exactly to what I want from myself this new year. I love these songs. They are so inspiring and motivating to me. They bring me a sense of peace while also giving me a push of motivation to follow my dreams, overcome fear and become the best version of myself and live my life to the fullest!   ANTHEMS OF 2015!   DYING TO BE ALIVE - HANSON ( This Time Around ) S