Memories

Today would have marked the 100th birthday of my great grandma Francis. This is weird because I was JUST thinking about her the other day at work. Here are a few memories I have of her and such:

1. She had the coolest house ever. I remember the room on the top floor had a window that led to the roof. I got in SO much trouble when my parents caught me up there one time but it was worth it. This picture isn't very good quality because I took it on my phone but this is me and my aunt Lisa in front of the house. 1991

2. She always had delicious ice cream. One flavor I remember in particular was strawberry.

3. She made the best dumplings

4. I watched the summer Olympics with her. I'm guessing it was 1996 when they were in Atlanta.

5. Being in the nativity with her. This picture is one where I was an angel and she was a shepherd but I remember getting to be an angel with her one year. Couldn't find the picture though :(

Great-Grandma, Rich, Carol, Lisa, Grandpa

Britt, Rachel, Michelle, Aaron

Pensamentos

1. The Peacock Theory is fascinating. We always want color instead of grey. (as recently proven by the singles ward)

2. It is possible to miss someone you don't know.

3. I'm the creep they sing about who drives by hoping to get a glimpse of someone.

4. This is the conversation I had with my mom tonight...
M: Can Grandma sleep in your bed this weekend?
B: Sure, I'll sleep in the spare bedroom
M: Well....Macy is sleeping in there
B: Oh.....
M: Yeah and Brenda and Jenn might come down too.

.....Basically I'm homeless for the weekend. It's fine.

5. Lately it's been proven to me everyday just how real the love languages are. I am blown away by how much love I feel toward people who show me my language and how much I can make someone feel loved by using theirs. It's completely mind boggling.

6. Why would anyone assume I speak Portuguese!?

7. I love the new Keane CD. Especially this song...it sure speaks to me!

June

That awkward moment when you get pulled over at midnight for not being able to stay in your lane and promising the cop your eyes look like that because you've been crying.

June, you guys. June.

Where would I be without Jackson and Disneyland??

Nanny

"There is something you should understand about the way I work. When you need me but do not want me, then I must stay. When you want me but no longer need me, then I have to go. It's rather sad, really, but there it is."

Nanny Mcphee

Closer

I should be asleep right now because I'm exhausted and I'm waking up in 5.5 hours but I wanted to share another song that I love. I've secretly dedicated a song to every person that I'm close to and this is one of my favorites (I hope you know who you are). It's by Brandi Carlile or "Queen Brandi" as I say. Enjoy!

Portlandia

You guys...this show is hilarious!!!

Godspeed

I've learned that songs can be really mischievous. You know the ones that you've heard a million times but have never really paid attention to? Sometimes they like to sneak up in your shuffle and hit you like a bag of bricks!  They make you feel like you're such a musical wizard for discovering this amazing song when in reality you're an idiot for never paying attention to it until now!

Lately I've been hooked on this song that happens to be by one of my favorite artists. I've overlooked it for way too long. I'll even admit that when I finally "found" the song I shed a tear or two. It's not necessarily the situation she's talking about but I think I'm in this situation a lot: wanting to help someone but having no idea how or knowing there's nothing you can do. Anyway hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

"Things you don't say reach me somehow anyway."

Jenny Lewis - "Godspeed"

ps  Doesn't she sound incredible live??