Anywho. I got my ipod in 2006 and when I plugged it into the computer, you know how itunes has you name it? So, the compy can have a name to recongnize? Well, of course, for "old times sake" I named it Frodo. So, every time I plug it in, it says "Frodo is now active." It's pretty hilarious, actually. Last night, I finally moved all my music (approx. 2900 songs) onto our desktop because it has more GB room. I updated "Frodo" for the first time in about 3 years and it felt so good! I love have my music somewhat organized...it makes me feel less anxious and more enjoyable when I listen to it (as I'm doing right now).
Rob makes fun of me because my music is so incredibly diverse. I think he's just jealous cause his choice in music is pretty lame...just stuff you would find on X-96 FM. :) Just kidding, hun (not like you read this anyway :) Anyway, I have everything from Mo-Tab to Busta Rhymes, Journey to Mandy Moore, Aaron Carter to Adam Lambert, Sting to Rascal Flatts, Les Mis Soundtrack to Eminem. I only have one Eminem song..."Lose Yourself" edited version. I have it because it reminds me of my cousin Tyler Gardner. He is one of the most animated guys I know. Hi-larious. When we were visting his family for Thanksgiving one year (he must have been 13 or so) I caught him in his room Afro-dancing and trying to act "hard" while singing along to this song. My uncle walked by and asked, "Is this music appropriate?" Ty answered, "Probably no, but so fun!" and kept on dancing. I love that song.
I only like a few rap songs. Most of them are edited. I have a few Kanye West songs because I love to heckle as I listen. He and Jay-Z are the funniest because of how they sing about themselves - I like their beats, though. It's hysterical. Rob doesn't get it. Music is so personal to me. There are a few songs that I can't listen to without getting tears in my eyes - like "Almost Honest" by Josh Kelley or "Bring on The Rain" by Jo Dee Massina and Tim McGraw (thank you, Shanna for introducing me to this song when were in Jr. High).
While typing this, I listened to "Say" by John Meyer, "What do you want from me?" by Adam Lambert, "Completely" by Diamond Rio, "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder, and "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adelle.
Please don't take offense to this, but one of my favorite playlists I have is entitled, "Chocolate Man Mix." Brian McKnight and Boys II Men...what more can I say?
Happy Wednesday!
January was the start of a new, yet familiar adventure. After five long years of laboring in labs and behind my books and computer screen I finally received my diploma in civil engineering and began working full time. In the beginning of April Jess and I took a trip to our honeymoon hot spot of Santa Cruz California, which Jess wrote about awhile back. The big question that we had at the time was whether we were having daddy's little girl or mommy's new man.
If it was going to be a girl we would have named her Evelynn, Evie for short. If it were to be a boy then Samuel was our name of choice.
It is weird to finally graduate after going to school for what seemed like an eternity. Finally my life isn't controlled by teachers syllabuses. I am grateful for all of the love and support I received from family and friends over the years, especially during 2009 when I am sure a few people felt as if I deserted them. I am still thankful for those that attended my graduation. It is different to walk 5 months after I officially graduated, but it was fun to listen about how everyone's semester ended and I thought to myself I got the best grades of my life in the spring of 2010...I didn't get any.
