I posted this two years ago in a note on Facebook and decided to re-visit it to see how things have changed (or stayed the same.
Think of 10 albums that had such a profound effect on you they changed your life. Dug into your soul. Music that brought you to life when you heard it. Royally affected you, kicked you in the wasu (wazoo?), literally socked you in the guy, is what I mean.
Go ahead. Try it.
So here's my list as of August 3, 2011 (in no particular order) <3
1. Let it Be by The Beatles
2. Speak Now by Taylor Swift
3. Teenage Dream by Katy Perry
4. The Open Door by Evanescence
5. Revolution by Miranda Lambert
6. Continuum by John Mayer
7. Blackbird by Alter Bridge
8. Across the Universe Soundtrack
9. Unstoppable by Rascal Flatts
10. Fire Garden by Steve Vai
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Internship!
Today I landed my dream internship at Pushing the Envelope, Inc. A good friend of mine interned there last semester and said so many amazing things about the firm and the owner. So when I saw that they were looking for an intern, I had to apply!
Two days later, I interviewed and found out I got the internship!! I'll be focusing on social media while the other intern will be focusing more on the traditional PR. I'm super excited about this opportunity and where it will lead.
I can't wait to start!!
Two days later, I interviewed and found out I got the internship!! I'll be focusing on social media while the other intern will be focusing more on the traditional PR. I'm super excited about this opportunity and where it will lead.
I can't wait to start!!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
It's a funny thing
There's this thing that happens when you start taking life seriously.
You realize that you have the power to go places and do bigger and better things. You realize that where you are now isn't really the peak of your journey, it's just the beginning.
And you begin to realize that maybe, just maybe, everything will work out. Probably not the way you had hoped. But it will work out.
It's a funny thing, really.
You realize that you have the power to go places and do bigger and better things. You realize that where you are now isn't really the peak of your journey, it's just the beginning.
And you begin to realize that maybe, just maybe, everything will work out. Probably not the way you had hoped. But it will work out.
It's a funny thing, really.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
I feel like I'm 17 again
Tonight, ABC Family premiered its new original movie, Cyberbully.
Watching the movie brought back so many feelings for me. It's no secret that I was bullied in middle school and most of high school, and cyberbullying was definitely part of that.
But the part of the movie that hit the hardest was when she had her big emotional breakdown after seeing the video. Right after that, she posted a video online as a cry for help. Then she tried to kill herself.
I had a moment like that too. One moment that pushed me so far that I couldn't take it. And while I didn't post a video online, I did post a cry for help through a bulletin on Myspace. And then I too tried to take my own life.
Watching Taylor, played by Emily Osment, break down like that literally brought me back to that moment of helplessness. I felt like I was 17 again and the whirlwind of emotions hit me so hard. I started shaking while watching it.
I'm still feeling the aftermath of this rush of emotions. To be honest, all I want to do is cry. It seems so silly when I write it down. But being reminded of these strong emotions is hard. I haven't gone back to "that place" in three years. I seem to avoid talking about it. And now that I'm being forced to face it...I really don't know what to do.
Maybe I'm not really "better." Maybe I still have so much to confront. I'm starting to think I let an amazing opportunity slip by after I attempted suicide in 2007. I think I made a big mistake.
Watching the movie brought back so many feelings for me. It's no secret that I was bullied in middle school and most of high school, and cyberbullying was definitely part of that.
But the part of the movie that hit the hardest was when she had her big emotional breakdown after seeing the video. Right after that, she posted a video online as a cry for help. Then she tried to kill herself.
I had a moment like that too. One moment that pushed me so far that I couldn't take it. And while I didn't post a video online, I did post a cry for help through a bulletin on Myspace. And then I too tried to take my own life.
Watching Taylor, played by Emily Osment, break down like that literally brought me back to that moment of helplessness. I felt like I was 17 again and the whirlwind of emotions hit me so hard. I started shaking while watching it.
I'm still feeling the aftermath of this rush of emotions. To be honest, all I want to do is cry. It seems so silly when I write it down. But being reminded of these strong emotions is hard. I haven't gone back to "that place" in three years. I seem to avoid talking about it. And now that I'm being forced to face it...I really don't know what to do.
Maybe I'm not really "better." Maybe I still have so much to confront. I'm starting to think I let an amazing opportunity slip by after I attempted suicide in 2007. I think I made a big mistake.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Rest in Peace, Joel Johnson
Today we are reminded that life is far too short. We are reminded to love a little more and laugh a little louder. We are reminded that it's the little things in life that mean the most.
Joel, you never failed to make me laugh. Thanks for always sticking up for me and for being a true friend. I'm sad to know you are gone, but I can smile knowing that I have another guardian angel.
Rest in peace, Joel Johnson
[[06.23.11]]
Friday, June 10, 2011
Bucket List #102
#102. Drive without a destination in mind
After getting tickets to the New Cats of Country concert, I drove. Drove with no destination. And it brought me some peace and clarity.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Speak Now World Tour 2011
I had the chance to Speak Now on June 3, 2011.
Taylor Swift's concert was by far the best I've ever been to. The music, the sets, the choreography...it was insane. And to think she does this all by herself. Wow.
"I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you..."
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