Things Justin Bieber taught me.
June 19, 2012

In honor of Justin Bieber’s new album, “Believe” release today, I found it only necessary to share with you things The Biebs has taught me, in love and in life —of course.

  • Good hair matters.
It’s no surprise that The Biebs’ locks have been their own form of celebrity. Next time you’re skipping out on fixing your fro, think of The Biebs.
  • White boys can rock a pair of Nike high tops.
Who knew anyone other than Lil Wayne could look awesome in a pair of high tops? Hell, The Biebs looks so cool in them, he makes me want a pair.
  • The piano is sexy at any age.
The piano is one of the sexiest instruments, of all time. I’ve seen older men play it, and I just melt. But Biebs has proven that it doesn’t matter how young you are; tickling the ivories is hot, hot, hot.
  • Commitment is the best gift.
Sure, I’d love to get flowers or dinner cooked for me (the way to my heart), but the best gift a man can ever offer is his commitment. Whether or not Bieber and Selena last, it’s sweet to see them still together.
  • Pop music still has its place.
Different music trends always come and go, but it’s refreshing to know that pop music still has its place on the radio, tickets to pop concerts still sellout fast, and pop stars still try to make it last.
  • Boyfriends are hot.
Justin’s latest hit, “Boyfriend” gets me dancin’ every. Single. Time. Good beat? Yeah. Good lyrics? Meh. But hey, doesn’t matter!
  • Musicians always win.
Ok, so I said commitment was the best gift, but a serenade comes in at second place. Every girl loves that!
  • A gorgeous smile is completely necessary.
I’m pretty sure The Biebs could rob a bank, then flash a smile and walk a free man. Just sayin’.
  • One person does make a difference.
Sounds cheesy, but seeing all the stir The Biebs creates reminds me that it only takes one person…
  • YouTube can start your career.

Hey, if The Biebs can do it, so can I.

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Coffee.
May 17, 2012

As much as I hate to admit it, I am a hopeless romantic. And Google’s latest commercial for Chrome, pulls at my heartstrings every single time.

Would you go to coffee?

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These days.
April 15, 2012

During a drive this weekend, I popped in a random CD and came across one of my favorite country songs, “These Days” by Rascal Flatts.

The song, which is the story about a man running into a girl he’s loved for years although she’s married, is a little cheesy (and so is the music video), but I just love it. In fact, I remember the first time I heard it.

It was the summer between my senior year in high school and my freshman year of college. I really didn’t like country music, but I had two things working against me: 1. my boyfriend at the time, and 2. my summer job.

My then boyfriend, Zach, was a small-town boy who loved country music. I specifically remember nights in his backyard listening to Kenny Chesney, feeling as if we were on an exotic beach, when really, we were behind miles of cornfields and muddin’ tracks.

Those fond moments I had, soundtracked to country, carved a sweet place in my heart.

Then there was my summer job as a carhop at Grab ‘N Go, a place that sold fried pork tenderloins and orange slushies. My boss was good in business, bad in marriage, but only listened to country. That’s all we played at Grab ‘N Go. I learned to like it.

During a shift one afternoon, I heard “These Days,” and it really struck a chord; it was just so sweet. It was one of the first country songs I burned onto a CD for my car.

I still love the song, and I really love singing to it whenever I get the chance. I don’t know if it’s the song I love so much, or the great memories attached to it.


“Someone told me, after college, you ran off to Vegas. You married a rodeo-cowboy, why, that ain’t the girl I knew. Me? I’ve been a few places, mostly here or there once or twice, still sortin’ out life, but I’m doin’ alright.” —Rascal Flatts

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Always & forever.
February 15, 2012

To my one true love, Holly. Lonely was the song I sang, ’till the day you came. Showing me another way, and all that your love can bring. Happy Valentine’s Day! See you tonight Baby! Love always & forever, John Mayer

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Guilty pleasure.
February 6, 2012

Last week, I was driving home late from a meeting and was blaring my usual 90′s music station. I squealed with delight as the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” came on the radio.

Is the song a work of art? Hardly.

But listening to it brought me back—way back—to the days when songs from boy bands were as deep as it got. Heartbreak? That’s what happened when a concert was over. No, seriously, I was almost in tears after seeing the Backstreet Boys live. My other loves were, of course, Hanson, *NSYNC, and 98 Degrees, among others.

While I love the video for “Everybody,” I just had to post “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” because it’s super cheesy, while simultaneously capturing everything that is quintessential about boy bands.


“Everything I do is for you, so what is it that you can’t see?” -The Backstreet Boys

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How to love.
February 3, 2012

Lil Wayne is one of my favorite artists—not to mention a fun person to see in concert—but I love how clever his songs are. Months ago, on a date, his song “How to love,” came on, which sparked a good conversation about Weezy himself.

Things didn’t work out with that date, but it’s a fond memory for me, and whenever I hear this song, I think of it. And, while this song isn’t one of his more upbeat ones, it does resonate. A girl can’t help but wonder, do I know how to love?


“Never really had luck, couldn’t never figure out how to love.” -Lil Wayne

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Tracing.
February 2, 2012

I hope it comes as no surprise that I’m a huge John Mayer fan.

While, it’s hard to ever pick out one favorite song of his, there are a few that stand out above the others. Those are songs that resonate somewhere deep with me; like he’s going through something the same way I am. Ask me any day of the week what my favorite Mayer song is and, depending on my mood, I’d probably say something different.

Years ago, I snagged this song, “Tracing” off a live album. I know I have good taste, but I don’t think I realized just how amazing this song was until I listened to it closer, recently. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a solid video of him singing (there are plenty of covers, though) it, but check out the lyrics:

Do you ever get the feeling that we started in the middle, or have you ever had the sense that we’re been lying just a little? I mean come on. 

It’s not like we’ve known ourselves that long. 

And I can’t say I really blame you for being bored with the beginning, always staring at the score just to figure out whose barely winning, but don’t you know, there is a reason strong moves slow. 

And I’m okay, if you’re okay with wasting time, but when we trace, you always see the bottom line. 

We are tracing, I hope you know, we are tracing. 

And if you want to know the moment I knew that I was still alone, I found I never learned your number, I only stored it in my phone. You’d think by now, I know the shape of calling home. 

And I’m okay, if you’re okay with wasting time, but when we trace, you’ll always see the bottom line. 

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