It starts sometime around midnight

I know that the Airborne Toxic Event is getting a lot of attention and hype, but it is well worth it. They are a solid band. Strangely the front man is a former music critic turned author turned lyricist. Result? The Airborne Toxic Event.

Here is an interview on NPR's World Cafe. They perform three songs that really show their diversity. Their sudden rise is well deserved.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96260600

His voice can be soft or strong. Sometime around midnight is a strong ballad that feels emotional yet edgy.

The other two are softer, but all of them have intense lyrics that wring my heart immediately.

Enjoy =)

The Minimum Heroic

So I realized today just how momentous this summer will be.

I've had an incredibly hard year. Between school, work, and SHAPE-Its been a little busy. Point is I realized today that it is SUMMER!! I am really excited. I already feel refreshed. Well today was long, but when I went into work this morning at 11 I felt good (aside from the hangover that was totally worth it) I realized today just how incredible 2009 has and will be. 

Kelly graduated with her bachelors degree. She has a full time job already and loves it.

Katie graduated from Vet school and has one job offer and another potential one. 

My Dad turned 50 in March and just put a bid down on a house in Pittsburg. Dad and Loren are very excited to move down there, and the house has a lot of character.

My Mom is turning 50 in June.

AND I TURN 21 IN JULY (July 25th just so you know)

On top of that in two weeks I am moving into my first apartment! I've always lived with my family or in the dorms. But now I'm getting my own little one bedroom. I am very excited about this because I can't wait to make it my space. I think this adds a lot of responsibility but also adds a lot of benefits. I am excited to get comfy in my new space.

On top of that I'm getting more responsibilities at my job which is both challenging and rewarding. I guess I just know right now that this summer is going to involve a large amount of personal growth. I absolutely look forward to it. I hope that I step up to the demands that are awaiting me. I am a little nervous, but I think looking at my life with bold optimism is the best way to reach my goals. 

I think it has been so long since I have been able to truly relax for multiple days that I don't really know what to do. But I have things to keep me busy in the mean time. I have a lot of laundry to get done and all of my things to organize before I move. I also hope to work a lot over the summer so I don't have such a hard time with the financial aspects of life.

I am so incredibly grateful for SUMMER!!

Take Me Home

So I have known for some time now that I enjoy writing. Sometimes I just get these urges to write things, to share the thoughts that are swirling around in my head. Yet most outlets for this such as facebook or myspace don't give me the right tool. I feel so exposed. All of my friends are told that I have written something and are encouraged to read it. I'm honestly afraid of the judgement that may come. I'm afraid they may think its silly of my to write. Yet I continue to feel the need to write. Something about expressing myself is so crucial to my nature. I need to do it and most times it helps me gain understanding into my own thoughts. The fact that I have to write my thoughts in a way that makes sense to others helps me process and analyze them. I mostly write for myself, but I do know that some people enjoy reading what I write.

So, this begins my relationship with blogging. Real blogging. Not myspace blogs or facebook notes.  A real blog. 

I hope you all enjoy it.