Year 4, Day 313

Hey guys. Today I give you Stay A Little Longer by Brothers Osbourne.

I know it's technically New Years but it's another fake holiday so I'm not going to choose any special song for it. That being said it is nice to have a set day where you say "okay, time to get my shit together." So in honor of that tradition let's all share a resolution that we want. Twist though: it can't be a typical one like losing weight, eating better, or being better when it comes to procrastination. Make it something ridiculous and totally obtainable so you can get one done out of the gate. My New Year's resolution is to put together a list of the DC timeline for television much like what Marvel did. Or make it something super hard and personal that you'll absolutely hate doing, but probably should handle anyway. My New Year's resolution is to get rid of my debt and tell my dad that we're no longer tethered to each other so get the fuck out of my life. Or make a resolution to pay it forward, however small a gesture. My New Year's resolution is to pay for everyone's coffee at Tim's and create a conga line of (literally) paying it forward in drive thru. Leave yours in the comments, I'm anxious to read them.

Peace.

Year 4, Day 312

Hi. So today's song is If It Makes You Happy by Sheryl Crow.

Sheryl Crow used to be my mom's thing. The amount of times we listened to this CD in the car is astounding and I still know all the words to all the songs. It's one piece of my childhood that I can still look back on with fond memories that hasn't been tainted by the sheer ludicrousy that are my parents. This song is my choice to showcase simply because I like being able to belt out the chorus. It's a good outlet for emotions, much like the nightly screamfest a college in Sweden has. So just in case you guys have some feelings about this year you need to expel, try belting along to Sheryl Crow.

Peace.

Year 4, Day 311

Morning. So today's song is Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood.

I've been listening to a Carrie Underwood song a lot lately (not this one) and it affected me enough to want to include her in the list. This song was one of the first that got really big and introduced me to her. The songs of hers that I've listened to (and I'm sorry that doesn't include a lot) all seem pretty... empowered I guess is the word I'm looking for. When it deals with the betrayal or destruction caused by another person the way she sings the story makes her not seem victimized which I like. Too much woe is me is not so good. For music I mean, actual victimizing for real crimes is a different story just in case you try and read something into my words that isn't there. I'm off the rails today so I'm just going to end it here.

Peace.

Year 4, Day 310

Hello everyone. So today's song is Teardrops On My Guitar by Taylor Swift.

I know, I know. It's time for the obligatory Taylor Swift song. This is an old one from when she was still considered a country star and it's crazy to look back and see her like this knowing where she is now. It's nice to have artists around long enough that you track the noticeable differences in their career. Taylor is one, but I also look at Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, McFly, and Simple Plan to name a few. The fact that there is progression is fantastic, regardless of your opinion on the changes. I almost can't stand to listen to this song anymore, but considering this whole year has been old music I listened to, it seemed appropriate if only to tick it off the list.

Peace.

Year 4, Day 309

What's Up. Today's song is This Kiss by Faith Hill.

I've decided to drop in some country. Usually I would time it out correctly so that the mass country grouping comes in the summer when the Stampede is going on, but I honestly couldn't get it together this year at all, so instead of summer we're going to probably cross over into the new year with this genre. I'm starting off with the ladies and from there I can move on and up, but let's just see how it goes for now.

Peace.

Year 4, Day 308

Hi Guys. So today's song is Hello World by Lady Antebellum.

After being laid out for a few days I'm finally beginning to feel better. I mean I'm still coughing like crazy and now my eye is watering, but I think my nose is starting to quit, which means I can try to to heal it. From wiping my nose so much is ridiculously red and irritated. My grandpa took the opportunity to sing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer at me so I'm motivated to get it back to normal asap. I deem it the best way to burn through Boxing Day since I avoid outside like the plague when this day rolls around. Once my cold has fully subsided these posts should be more interesting. Sorry I'm so one track mind right now.

Peace.

Year 4, Day 307

Merry Christmas! Today's song is the Santa Rap by Eclipse 6.

Okay not going to say a lot because I'm in the middle of our family Christmas still, but wanted to get this out for you. So we always have an impromptu Christmas at my grandma's house so we had lunch and now we're playing cards. Will owns a game called Killer Bunnies and he got two expansion packs for it for Christmas so we've put those in and are playing a master game. I of course am still sickly so I've been playing with one hand with a glove on so I don't infect all the cards. Let me say though that despite being good at the expansion packed game, it's taking forever. We've been playing two hours now and are still on the first game. It's going to be a long day. Anyway Happy Holidays and I hope you enjoy this concert of Christmasized songs.

Peace.