I like this.

Love this cover by Weezer of an MGMT song called "Kids" and Lady Gaga's "Poker Face." Whatchya think???

Project Happiness

My sister Tamara had a real good idea to start a "Project Happiness" to help us get out of the winter blues. To read more about it, go here. It was a brilliant idea and many of her friends have started doing it. I have decided to join in on the party! I can't promise there will be a post everyday, but I'll try my best. Project Happiness is a GO!

I think I should try to catch up on the last couple of days that I missed first, so...

Project Happiness part 1: Listen to some good music

TANGENT RAIN

I posted about them a few weeks ago and how much I love them. Listening to them really makes me happy. We went to another one of their shows here in Provo last week. They are so great! They also recorded a new single. Go here to listen to it. It's awesome and I listen to it at least 5 times a day. They will be big someday. I just know it. :)

Project Happiness part 2: Hang with some great friends.

I went to Park City and the cabin last night with some great friends from my ward. They are a fun group of people and being with them definitely brings happiness. While in Park City I saw two celebrities. Not huge timers, but they were definitely recognizable. The first is Mary Lynn Rajskub, or Chloe from 24. She just walked in the restaurant past us pretty quick so I didn't get to talk to her. But Col and Ash got their picture with her later. The second one I saw no one else recognized, but then again, I'm pretty sure I'm the only person in this world that watches Smallville anymore. I saw Cassidy Freeman, or Tess Mercer from the Superman TV show Smallville. While we were waiting to be seated at the restaurant, she was at the door putting on her coat. I totally could have talked to her, but I got nervous. I get nervous when approaching people randomly that I don't know, even famous people. And plus she's so freakin' gorgeous I think I just stared for a while. ha!

After we ate dinner on Main Street, we headed up to the cabin to spend the night. It was way too fun for words, so I'll just give you some pictures:

I'm excited to keep up Project Happiness. Stay tuned for more posts. :)

Tangent Rain

So, last night I went to watch one of my friends from my ward, Wade, perform with his band Tangent Rain. They are so awesome! I'm kind of now obsessed. And in case you haven't noticed by now, I really like to post about new obsessions. Hence, this post. The lead singer's voice reminds me of a combination of something like Regina Spektor/Adele. I could listen to her forever. My friend Wade is the bass guitarist. I recorded a little bit of them singing some of their songs. They write all of their songs. Except the last one on this video is a cover of Greg Laswell's "High and Low." And she sings it brilliantly. I love them. So, here is Tangent Rain:

Noteworthy!

I don't know if y'all saw the Sing Off last night on NBC, but if you didn't, you MUST watch it tonight!

There is a group from BYU called Noteworthy that is on it! They are the only all female group to make it in and the are AMAZING!

My friend Siri is on it! She went to Alta! And now she's in my Northern Ren. class. She's my claim to fame. Oh! AND she won "Alta Idol" my sophomore year.

{as a quick post script here: do you people realize she is the 2nd Alta Idol from my three years there to make it to a prime-time television singing competition show? Cuz she is. As well as Jessica Seringue (or "Mariel" as her name was on "Dance Wars: Carrie vs. Bruno!" or whatever it was called...) We can't forget to mention the lovely Julianne Hough, famed country star and two-time winner of "Dancing With the Stars." Anyway, just to show Alta is great and poppin' out stars left and right! Maybe I'll be next... HA!}

I had no idea Siri was part of it until I saw them on the tv last night.

I screamed a little bit.

Okay a lot.

Just ask my roommates.

Siri's the one with short blonde hair on the right in the front most of the time.

Anyway, they made it past the first round and will sing again tonight! I'm so excited for them! Watch it and cheer for them! K k k?! Just do it!

Here is a clip from last night:

I Love...

Finding new music. I reeeeeaaaallllllyyyyy love it when I'm listening to the radio and a song I've never heard before comes on and I really like it. Or just when someone recommends something really great. Or I hear little sister listening to something new and great. Or when I'm on iTunes surfing for new people and find something really good. The latter happened to me today. I discovered a new group.

Owl City:

I came across this album today, "Ocean Eyes," And I love it. Since I love getting great music suggestions so much, I thought I would suggest this lovely group! And if anyone has any great groups or singers, please suggest away! I would love it. And I love all of you! :)

I Love...

THIS SONG!!!!

The very one that you are hearing (or should be hearing) right now.

Words can not describe how much I love this song.

So just listen and maybe you'll get it, ha.

(since I added more songs to my playlist, it's "Whatcha Say" by Jason Derulo)

I am forever more a die-hard fan

Of TAYLOR SWIFT!

So Tuesday morning, dad reminds me that I'm going to the Taylor Swift concert that night.

Oh, almost forgot.

You all know me, I'm not the biggest country fan.

And I had only listened to Taylor Swift on the rare occasion that someone showed me one of her new songs that I liked.

So to be honest, I was mediocrely (is that a word?) excited for the concert, not expecting it to be anything fabulous.

BIG MISTAKE

THE BEST CONCERT OF MY LIFE!!!

Can I just say, I love Taylor Swift!

Seriously, I loved everything about that concert.

The set design, her outfits, every one of the songs, the things she said, how she actually walked down the aisle hugging people that were there and just being cute.

Who else does that?!

Pretty sure no one.

I loved it because you could just tell she loved what she was doing. It wasn't just another show for her, it was a party.

And she was pretty funny too. Here are some of the funny things she said:

(while introducing "White Horse):

"As a kid, I read fairytales a lot. And the thing about fairytales is you can always tell who the villain is. They're usually wearing a black cape or something. But then you grow up, and it's not so easy to spot the villain. Like sometimes, he's really nice and he makes you laugh and he has great hair."

(while introducing "Should've Said No"):

"This song is about choices. There are good choices... and there are bad choices. For example, I dated a guy that cheated on me, and he shouldn't have because I write songs."

(And while introducing "Teardrops on My Guitar"):

"There was this guy in one of my classes that sat next to me. And I had a crush on this guy. And this guy would always talk to me...about his girlfriend. He never knew I liked him. Actually he probably knows now..."

Haha! She was funny. Basically, the whole show was kind of a guy-bashing fest and it was so great. Which reminds me of one other thing she said:

"Since this is my first headliner tour, this may be a first impression for many of you. And I just want to clarify, in general, I try to be a nice person! But if you break my heart, or mess with my friends, or do bad things... you may get a song written about you."

Loved it. It kind of made me want to become a songwriter. ha.

I don't know what else to say besides it was THE best concert I have ever been too. And that's being compared to The Fray, John Mayer and Colbie Caillat, Tim and Faith, Reba McEntire even! And oh yeah, Hannah Montana. haha!

Loved every minute of it.

Here are some pictures and a slide show! Unfortunately, my camera is a pile and all the pictures are blurry and crappy. But you get the idea. :)

A bit of this and a bit of that

First off, I went to the midnight premiere of Angels & Demons last night. I must admit, I was slightly disappointed. It was very different from the book and in my opinion, they left out some of the most important stuff. Such as the important link between science and religion that was very very prominent in the book. And a lot of the characters were way different, and things surprised me because they were so different from the book. But overall, I think they did a pretty good job. Everyone should still go see it, despite my slight disappointment. But be sure to read the book because, of course, it is WAY better than the movie.

Second, I'm way excited to go to the Taylor Swift concert in two weeks. She is one of the few country singers I like. And Bug showed me this music video the other day and I thought it was so great, so I'm sharing with you all. :) (bad news is that the column in my blog is not wide enough for this video, to see it at full size go here)

Third, I love summer. 'nuf said.

An Explanation+Holi!

I'm going through an old movies/music phase at the present time.

Much to the displeasure of my roommates.

I know Victoria secretly loved when I made her watch my favorite scenes from "Hello Dolly" and "Calamity Jane" on Friday night.

She seemed drawn to my lap top screen this morning as we were getting ready for church and I was watching "From Here to Eternity" in the process.

I love old movies. And music.

Hence my playlist.

If you don't like it, deal with it. :)

Second:

I went to the Hare Krishna Festival of Colors at the Hindu temple in Spanish Fork last night. I was so so excited and me and Rachael planned to go out and join thousands in throwing colors in this magnificent pagan holiday celebration. However, after it took us a while to get on our way and being stuck in traffic for quite some time, we missed the throwing of the colors. Very sad. I know. Who knew it would be such a huge ordeal?! Traffic was crazy and there were so so many people going. It was madness. However, I ran into my friend Mindy who was present at the color throwing and insisted I take a picture of her just to show you all what I missed out on... haha. But me and Rach had a great drive down. We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful country air and cruisin' with the windows down. It was fun anyway. There's always next year I guess. :)

My friend Mindy. Everyone walking out of there looked like this, if not worse! Crazy craze.

The Hindu temple in Spanish Fork. See it up there on the hill top?

Rach and I still had a great fun time. :)

This week in my life

So Sarah, my cousin is getting married tomorrow! I'm very excited, but yet it's weird considering she's only like, what, 9 months older than me? But party on! I love weddings.

Second, I am SO excited for St. Patrick's Day. I think I inherit that from mother. We both LOVE that we have the whole Irish heritage thing going for us. I decorated my apartment with the window sticky things and a "Happy St. Patrick's Day" banner. My roommates love me. Oh and mom and I are going to the St. Patty's day parade on Saturday!

Be jealous.

Third, I got my score back from my Art History midterm finally! And I was so relieved. 85%. Not bad considering my professor freaked us all out saying she was very disappointed with most of the scores. I was very excited I got through with an 85. :)

Fourth, I just woke up... which isn't a good thing. I had a class at 9. But no worries because I can go to the noon class! Woot!

Fifth, I'm WAY excited for dad and me to go to Scotland/Ireland. So so so excited! We've booked our flights, now we just have to plan the trip.

PARTY ON!!!

Sixth, I LOVE that Nat is having a boy! Not that I wouldn't love it if the baby were a girl... we just don't have very many boys in this family people! :) I'm so so excited. So congrats Nat!

And last, I bought the new Kelly Clarkson album yesterday! I haven't had time to listen to the whole thing yet, but thus far, I LOVE it!!! Thought I'd share that with you all...

Love and miss you all family! Talk to y'all soon!

Random bits

First random thing: I found an apartment! Yay! They are way nice and I'm excited to live there next year.

Party on.

Second: I love music. And I bring this up because I'm watching the Grammy's. I heart Jennifer Hudson. And Justin Timberlake. And Carrie Underwood. And Beyoncé. I think they are all performing.

Yes.

Third: I watched "The Secret Life of Bees" last night. It is now one of my favorite movies.

Phenomenal.

Fourth: I have an obsession with Veronica Mars. If you have never seen an episode, I highly suggest you do. I wish I were as clever and witty as that teenaged P.I.

Awesome.

That's all I have to say for now.

Ciao.