Music Monday

So, I've officially started the third week of teaching. I've officially had a real meltdown (along with about 10 little ones). I've officially reconsidered my career choice (for like 5 minutes every other day). Kids are tough, man.
So here's some music to make everyone, especially me, feel a little bit better on an absolutely overwhelming Monday.


Kodaline- "All I Want"

P.S. I really do love my job

as of late...

There's been lots going on in the last couple weeks! I spent most of last week moving from Provo back to my parent's house for a couple of weeks. It's nice to be with my family for a bit, but I definitely miss having my own space!

A couple weeks ago the Twilight Concert Series started up again. It's seriously my favorite thing about summer and this year the lineup is AMAZING. So far I've seen Belle & Sebastian and Blitzen Trapper. Last week was seriously the highlight of my summer... and maybe my life. One of, if not my favorite bands came last Thursday. The National! Let me tell you, it was absolutely amazing. Never have I cried during a concert.

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 |The National doin' their thang. It was perfection|

Along with all that excitement. There is one very important, wonderful, exciting thing that happened to me last week....

I got hired as a 5th grade teacher for the upcoming school year! Finally! After all those interviews and applications I had all but given up. I start in a couple weeks so its been a bit overwhelming trying to prepare, but I am so excited! I'll be starting my career and moving to Salt Lake in a couple weeks. There will be big changes, but I'm looking forward to the next chapter of my life.

Music Monday

So, technically it's Tuesday since it's 12:23 a.m. But it doesn't count if I haven't gone to bed yet, so it's still Monday. Anyway, some music that I've been listening to a lot this week is the lovely tunes of Gregory Alan Isakov. He's just a lovely lad, with a lovely voice. It's definitely some really chill music, and a little more on the folk side... but it's the kind that touches your soul a little bit. He is also coming to the SLC in September! So there's a lovely concert that I look forward to.

Enjoy :)

A week in instagram photo's

I know that you all would love to read a 1,000 word summary on the goings on around here and 4th of July celebrations, I believe pictures really just do it better. 

• Last week we went up to Salt Lake to celebrate our dear friend, Kristen's birthday. She's such a lovely lady. I'm even more excited to move to Salt Lake now knowing that we have friends up there :)

• Trips up the canyon.

• I had a lovely 4th of July. Spent some time with family, had a barbecue, and celebrated with friends.

• Bike & long board rides through Provo.

• And more job interviews. I am so sick of them, can someone please hire me already?

Music Monday

So, I listen to really good music. And I love sharing music too. So, I'm going to share some of my favorite bands and songs every once in a while. It may be a new discovery or an old love. Whatever it is, it'll be good.

One band that I discovered a bit ago and developed an obsession with is Daughter. Seriously amazing. The singer, Elena Tonra, is not only insanely talented, but she is seriously the most adorable thing on the planet. I was able to see Daughter in concert a month or two ago and it was absolutely phenomenal. Their music has this haunting feel to it, along with wonderful lyrics. You just have to listen.
Enjoy.

why you're single.

First, read this:

“You’re single because you’re single. It’s not because you texted too much or too little or waited 33 minutes to respond because he took 23. It’s not because you met up with your ex that night at 5 a.m. that no one knows about, or because you kissed another boy after a date with a loser.

You’re not single because you spit food on that date or tripped coming out the the movie theatre. You’re not single because you hurt your first boyfriend really badly when you were 15 or because you have yet, to this day, to apologize. It’s not because you were secretly jealous when your friend got a boyfriend or that a guy you dated for two months now has a really cute girlfriend and looks really happy. And you’re happy for him. But still ill that he found someone before you.

You’re not single because you slept with your ex boyfriend. You’re not single because half the world found out when you didn’t even want to remember it yourself. You’re not single because you think the guy your friend wants to hook you up with is ugly or not tall enough. It’s not because you’re not willing to put up with someone who doesn’t brush their teeth on a regular basis.

You’re not single because your standards are too high. Good for you for having standards. It’s not because you didn’t like that really, really good guy who wanted to take you on a date and you just weren’t feeling it. And it’s not because you like to wear pajama pants as soon as you get home and wash all the makeup off your face. You’re not single because you didn’t learn enough from the past or would rather chill on a Friday night with your blanket and a cold beer than shower, get ready, and go out. You’re not single because something is wrong with you.

You are single because you are single. It’s really as simple as that. You haven’t made the connection with another heart yet. You can get dolled up, dress cute, cut your hair, dye your hair, tweeze your eyebrows, put on lipstick and you may still. be. single. You can go out to a bar hoping to meet the love of your life and not find a damn one in the place attractive. And it’s going to remain that way until it’s time for you to find one. Stop hoping for it. Start living the life that you do have instead of wishing for things that you don’t have. There will come a time you’ll meet a boy and you’ll have to give up some of this single freedom you currently have. Start being more thankful. Start doing that now.”

-Why You’re Single by Amanda Crute

So, I stumbled across this on tumblr the other day. I know a few people who need this, myself included, and other people are usually a lot better at putting things into words than I am. You are single because you are single, it really is as simple as that. Yes, maybe the planets need to align before that one guy out of the millions you've met so far will actually be someone special.

My favorite part is when it says to start living the life that you do have instead of wishing for what you don't. My goodness, I think that is my new motto. I should get it tattoo'd somewhere. Just kidding. Kind of...

it speaks to me.

"...But I sold you for a cigarette

does that make you wanna love me less?

And if I don't believe,

What does that mean?

And when I die alone,

Who will eat my soul?"