Taken September 10, 2010
Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, Charlotte NC
Sunday, February 6, 2011
.the waiting is the hardest part.
Taken September 10, 2010
Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, Charlotte NC
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Never Settle For Anything Less Than...
I'm a terrible blogger. I let months go by...without a word.
Once in a while I get the urge to share some thoughts.
Throughout ones life, there are disappointments. A lot of those disappointments are not only made by people...but are people themselves.
If you've ever been let down by someone, you know how disheartening it feels. You put so much faith into someone and they just turn out to be not what you really thought at all. Do you ever wonder when or even IF you're ever going to get it right? People always say, "try to find the good in everyone". But is it really up to you to have to search for the good in someone? Shouldn't the goodness shine through them like a lamplight on a dark street? It's really baffling at times. How can a person just be a complete jerk...for lack of a better word?? What drives some people to just fail at being a genuine, good person? "Friends" let you down and it makes you wonder how much of a friend they were in the first place. Boys will let you down. But boys will be boys. No one says you have to give anyone a second chance if they hurt you or betray your trust. Be the strong person that you know you are and dont back down. Listen to Tom Petty and get inspired.
I guess I just wanted to say...to anyone reading...and to myself:
Be patient. You will find what you're looking for. Dont rush it. And dont feel like you have any sort of time limit. Never settle for anything less than what you know you deserve.
Dont let that one person make you close your heart to the rest of the world.
And I will find my Paul McCartney.
In the meantime, be a good person. Be kind to those, even though they arent to you.
Learn more than anything to trust your instincts. Rely on your heart and dont let it be swayed.
And remember, it can be magic. (see photo below, courtesy of EmilyOnASunday)
Never settle for anything less than...
your Paul McCartney...
whoever yours may be.
"I have to go away, I've got no reason to stay here
You said someday you'll change, but even a fool will tell you
Someday never comes." -b.carlile
"you wanted a second chance, but what about mine?" -s.moore
"i was trying to fly but i couldnt find wings..." -t.swift
"from under the covers she'll dream she can soar;
outside the door of her apartment there could still be more" -d.gilbert
"i wanna be the last thing you hear when you fall asleep..." -a.duritz
Yesterday I found out about you,
Even now just looking at you,
Feels wrong.
You say, that you'd take it all back,
Given one chance, it was a moment of weakness,
And you said yes
You should've said no,
You should've gone home,
You should have thought twice before you let it all go.
You should've known that word about what you did with her would get back to me.
And I should've been there, in the back of your mind,
Shouldn't be asking myself why,
You shouldn't be begging for forgivness at my feet,
You should've said no,
Baby and you might still have me.
You can see that I've been cryin',
Baby you know all the right things,
To say.
But do you, honestly,
Expect me, to believe,
We could ever be the same.
You say, that the past is the past,
You need one chance, it was a moment of weakness,
And you said yes.
I can't resist,
Before you go tell me this,
Was it worth it,
Was she worth this?
-t.swift
Once in a while I get the urge to share some thoughts.
Throughout ones life, there are disappointments. A lot of those disappointments are not only made by people...but are people themselves.
If you've ever been let down by someone, you know how disheartening it feels. You put so much faith into someone and they just turn out to be not what you really thought at all. Do you ever wonder when or even IF you're ever going to get it right? People always say, "try to find the good in everyone". But is it really up to you to have to search for the good in someone? Shouldn't the goodness shine through them like a lamplight on a dark street? It's really baffling at times. How can a person just be a complete jerk...for lack of a better word?? What drives some people to just fail at being a genuine, good person? "Friends" let you down and it makes you wonder how much of a friend they were in the first place. Boys will let you down. But boys will be boys. No one says you have to give anyone a second chance if they hurt you or betray your trust. Be the strong person that you know you are and dont back down. Listen to Tom Petty and get inspired.
I guess I just wanted to say...to anyone reading...and to myself:
Be patient. You will find what you're looking for. Dont rush it. And dont feel like you have any sort of time limit. Never settle for anything less than what you know you deserve.
Dont let that one person make you close your heart to the rest of the world.
And I will find my Paul McCartney.
In the meantime, be a good person. Be kind to those, even though they arent to you.
Learn more than anything to trust your instincts. Rely on your heart and dont let it be swayed.
And remember, it can be magic. (see photo below, courtesy of EmilyOnASunday)
Never settle for anything less than...
your Paul McCartney...
whoever yours may be.
You said someday you'll change, but even a fool will tell you
Someday never comes." -b.carlile
"you wanted a second chance, but what about mine?" -s.moore
"i was trying to fly but i couldnt find wings..." -t.swift
"from under the covers she'll dream she can soar;
outside the door of her apartment there could still be more" -d.gilbert
"i wanna be the last thing you hear when you fall asleep..." -a.duritz
Yesterday I found out about you,
Even now just looking at you,
Feels wrong.
You say, that you'd take it all back,
Given one chance, it was a moment of weakness,
And you said yes
You should've said no,
You should've gone home,
You should have thought twice before you let it all go.
You should've known that word about what you did with her would get back to me.
And I should've been there, in the back of your mind,
Shouldn't be asking myself why,
You shouldn't be begging for forgivness at my feet,
You should've said no,
Baby and you might still have me.
You can see that I've been cryin',
Baby you know all the right things,
To say.
But do you, honestly,
Expect me, to believe,
We could ever be the same.
You say, that the past is the past,
You need one chance, it was a moment of weakness,
And you said yes.
I can't resist,
Before you go tell me this,
Was it worth it,
Was she worth this?
-t.swift
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Brandi Carlile
There are few musicians out there that I can say they truly changed my life. Well, tonight it happened.
Tonight I saw my favorite female singer songwriter, Brandi Carlile. I have been very excited about this for a while. But I honestly had no idea I would walk away with the feeling that I did. I was totally captivated. Words cant even begin to describe how amazing this show was. It's one of those "you had to be there" deals. I wish to goodness that this whole experience could have been captured on film.
Her voice is 100% flawless. Her lyrics and delivery are flawless as well.
It was a performance that I'll never forget.
She first comes out on stage with her band and they do an acapella number.
Later on Brandi brings her little sister, Tiffany, out on stage with her. Apparently the whole family is musical. Her mother is a country singer. And her sister is a hairstylist that tours with Brandi (to do her hair) occasionally.
Then she announces that she has a surprise for us. Charlotte was one of only two cities that they were filming a video for. She and her band members step out to the very edge of the stage, completely unplugged, no microphone, and they perform "Dying Day". It was unreal.
Brandi then does a few covers including "Mad World", "The Times They Are A-Changin" by Dylan, and some Johnny Cash.
She came out for a third encore saying she's "never done this" (meaning come out once again to play one more song). She performed a breathtaking version of "Hallelujah".
She also talked about how Elton (Sir Elton) taught her so many things when he collaborated with her on her most recent album. One interesting thing was that he was asking her what music she has been listening to lately. She told him Patsy Cline, and named a few others that I dont remember. He kept asking her if she had heard of this band and that band. And she said no to most of them.
He told her that it's important to appreciate the timelessness of music as it is happening right now.
And that while the classics are timeless, you already know those and have those in your heart. But if you dont seek out new music, then you wont discover the timelessness of what is right now.
It was really a very interesting point of view that I hadn't even thought about.
So, leading from that, Elton John introduced Brandi to new music, like Kings of Leon.
I was so touched by this performance tonight. There were moments when my jaw was just dropped open. I was so in awe and still am.
It's 2am and I have work in the morning. But I felt I had to write my thoughts down now so that I wouldn't forget them.
Brandi Carlile is right there with Paul and Athenaeum. Her music has affected me so deeply that it's literally changed my life.
Breathtaking, captivating, inspiring, unbelievable.
"you cant be something you're not
life is not a looking glass
dont get tangled in your past
like i am learning not to"
Here's one of the shots I got from the night:
Tonight I saw my favorite female singer songwriter, Brandi Carlile. I have been very excited about this for a while. But I honestly had no idea I would walk away with the feeling that I did. I was totally captivated. Words cant even begin to describe how amazing this show was. It's one of those "you had to be there" deals. I wish to goodness that this whole experience could have been captured on film.
Her voice is 100% flawless. Her lyrics and delivery are flawless as well.
It was a performance that I'll never forget.
She first comes out on stage with her band and they do an acapella number.
Later on Brandi brings her little sister, Tiffany, out on stage with her. Apparently the whole family is musical. Her mother is a country singer. And her sister is a hairstylist that tours with Brandi (to do her hair) occasionally.
Then she announces that she has a surprise for us. Charlotte was one of only two cities that they were filming a video for. She and her band members step out to the very edge of the stage, completely unplugged, no microphone, and they perform "Dying Day". It was unreal.
Brandi then does a few covers including "Mad World", "The Times They Are A-Changin" by Dylan, and some Johnny Cash.
She came out for a third encore saying she's "never done this" (meaning come out once again to play one more song). She performed a breathtaking version of "Hallelujah".
She also talked about how Elton (Sir Elton) taught her so many things when he collaborated with her on her most recent album. One interesting thing was that he was asking her what music she has been listening to lately. She told him Patsy Cline, and named a few others that I dont remember. He kept asking her if she had heard of this band and that band. And she said no to most of them.
He told her that it's important to appreciate the timelessness of music as it is happening right now.
And that while the classics are timeless, you already know those and have those in your heart. But if you dont seek out new music, then you wont discover the timelessness of what is right now.
It was really a very interesting point of view that I hadn't even thought about.
So, leading from that, Elton John introduced Brandi to new music, like Kings of Leon.
I was so touched by this performance tonight. There were moments when my jaw was just dropped open. I was so in awe and still am.
It's 2am and I have work in the morning. But I felt I had to write my thoughts down now so that I wouldn't forget them.
Brandi Carlile is right there with Paul and Athenaeum. Her music has affected me so deeply that it's literally changed my life.
Breathtaking, captivating, inspiring, unbelievable.
"you cant be something you're not
life is not a looking glass
dont get tangled in your past
like i am learning not to"
Here's one of the shots I got from the night:
Saturday, January 23, 2010
CONAN
"Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." -CONAN O'BRIEN
Conan, we love you.
Conan, we love you.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Music fans: Words of the Wise
These aren't my words...
BUT, they are my thoughts.
And it was just so good that I had to repost.
Everyone should read this and more people should think this way.
This is from my friend, Luke's, blog (http://lukepilgrim.tumblr.com/post/320581672/confessional).
He's so dead-on and it's ridiculous that more people dont feel this way.
Seriously, listen to what you like. Who's to say it isn't "cool"??
And why like something JUST because someone says it isn't "cool".
Do your own thing.
As one of the greatest bands ever once said, "You can go your own way..."
Okay, here's the post:
BUT, they are my thoughts.
And it was just so good that I had to repost.
Everyone should read this and more people should think this way.
This is from my friend, Luke's, blog (http://lukepilgrim.tumblr.com/post/320581672/confessional).
He's so dead-on and it's ridiculous that more people dont feel this way.
Seriously, listen to what you like. Who's to say it isn't "cool"??
And why like something JUST because someone says it isn't "cool".
Do your own thing.
As one of the greatest bands ever once said, "You can go your own way..."
Okay, here's the post:
Confessional
Ok I’m just gonna come out and say it. I like Taylor Swift. And I think I’m starting to like that Owl City song?
People misunderstand what music is for. If I like something, or if it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, or if it takes me back to my childhood, then I listen to it. They don’t have to be a Saddle Creek artist to be enjoyed.
Why can’ I listen to Sufjan Stevens AND John Mayer? I love Bight Eyes and own Conor Oberst’s entire catalogue. Am I then unhip if I dig a Brad Paisley song? A well written song is a well written song. Regardless of genre, artist, label etc.
To sum up. I don’t care what you think, you trendy, hipster, elitist...[...]
love,
Luke
My comments specifically on the post:
For one, anyone who knows anything about me knows that I ADORE Taylor Swift. I just love her. She's a talented gal and writes some crazy good songs.
Owl City. Fireflies. Brilliant.
People misunderstand what music is for. If I like something, or if it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, or if it takes me back to my childhood, then I listen to it. They don’t have to be a Saddle Creek artist to be enjoyed.
Why can’ I listen to Sufjan Stevens AND John Mayer? I love Bight Eyes and own Conor Oberst’s entire catalogue. Am I then unhip if I dig a Brad Paisley song? A well written song is a well written song. Regardless of genre, artist, label etc.
To sum up. I don’t care what you think, you trendy, hipster, elitist...[...]
love,
Luke
My comments specifically on the post:
For one, anyone who knows anything about me knows that I ADORE Taylor Swift. I just love her. She's a talented gal and writes some crazy good songs.
Owl City. Fireflies. Brilliant.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Pancakes and Panthers
I went to the last Carolina Panther game of the season today with Roby (after having pancakes at the Purple Door).
It was bittersweet. Sweet in that they won 23-10 (against the Saints) and played a great game. They made a touchdown on the second play! Bitter, because I'm gonna miss them til next year. Too late to make it into the playoffs but I loved seeing all the fans there still supporting them.
A record was set:
DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart became the first set of teammates to each rush for more than 1,100 yards in the same season.
Speaking of bitter...we FROZE today. It was so cold, bitter cold. The temperature at kickoff was 30.
According to www.panthers.com, today was the coldest home game and equaling the temperature of the fourth-coldest game in Panthers history.
Ah, yet another record set today.
I dont ever remember being quite as cold as I was today.
And the wind just kept blowing and it cut through like a knife. My fingers and toes went numb.
Back to work tomorrow. I've been off quite a bit here lately, so it seems, for the holidays and such.
So, it's tough getting back in the swing of things.
It'll be good though. A positive attitude will conquer all!
I'm going to set a goal to book one show this week, at least one.
It's REALLY cold outside. It's currently 25 with a "feels like" 16. That's according to weather.com.
Tomorrow morning is going to be a "wish I could stay under these warm covers" type of morning.
Oh wait, that's every morning.
Monday is creepin...
I must get to sleepin.
Bagel Bites in the oven for a late night snack.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Make peace with your past so it wont screw up the present.
It was bittersweet. Sweet in that they won 23-10 (against the Saints) and played a great game. They made a touchdown on the second play! Bitter, because I'm gonna miss them til next year. Too late to make it into the playoffs but I loved seeing all the fans there still supporting them.
A record was set:
DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart became the first set of teammates to each rush for more than 1,100 yards in the same season.
Speaking of bitter...we FROZE today. It was so cold, bitter cold. The temperature at kickoff was 30.
According to www.panthers.com, today was the coldest home game and equaling the temperature of the fourth-coldest game in Panthers history.
Ah, yet another record set today.
I dont ever remember being quite as cold as I was today.
And the wind just kept blowing and it cut through like a knife. My fingers and toes went numb.
Back to work tomorrow. I've been off quite a bit here lately, so it seems, for the holidays and such.
So, it's tough getting back in the swing of things.
It'll be good though. A positive attitude will conquer all!
I'm going to set a goal to book one show this week, at least one.
It's REALLY cold outside. It's currently 25 with a "feels like" 16. That's according to weather.com.
Tomorrow morning is going to be a "wish I could stay under these warm covers" type of morning.
Oh wait, that's every morning.
Monday is creepin...
I must get to sleepin.
Bagel Bites in the oven for a late night snack.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Make peace with your past so it wont screw up the present.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy 2nd Day of January...
I've got nothing really meaningful to say at the moment.
No deep thoughts or mindful blurbs.
Just a recap of the day.
Today was a good day, a relaxing day.
'Full House' was on for 3 hours straight this morning!
That started the day off right.
It's COLD in my house.
And it's REALLY cold outside.
Fiona and I went for a walk today and I didn't dress appropriately.
The wind out there cuts deep. It was sunny though.
Currently it's about 25.
I say if it's going to be this cold, then just snow already!
I'd love to see some snow about now.
However, after about three days of it hanging around and getting all mushy, I'm ready for it to go.
But it's so gorgeous when it's falling.
And there's something so exciting about it. The whole weatherman deal...you can tell he's excited.
Then everyone complains that they have to go get bread and milk, but you know that deep down, they're excited too.
At least that's my take on it.
After our walk, we watched some 'Home Alone'. It was on TV. Not the first one...but the one where he get's on the wrong plane and ends up in New York instead of Florida.
Then it was off to Petsmart.
We enjoy our shopping time together.
Last night was cool. I went to my parents house and hung out with them. Mom made the traditional collard greens. Man were they delicious!
Some lima beans, corn bread, and a roast also graced the table.
This was about 5:00.
Then, we proceeded to watch some Looney Tunes, the old school ones, not that new crap.
THEN...Alfred Hitchcock marathon. It was awesome!!
Some Psycho, Rear Window, etc.
I didn't make it home til after 11!
That's about all for today.
I'm kidding myself by thinking I'm going to update this everyday.
I wont do it.
But I'll try to make a habit of checking in.
I think I'm going to head to the Muse now to see a coupe of bands:
The Spalding Grays and Paper the Operator
Thought for the day:
Go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Think about that...and figure out what it means for YOU.
Chillaxinly,
SM
No deep thoughts or mindful blurbs.
Just a recap of the day.
Today was a good day, a relaxing day.
'Full House' was on for 3 hours straight this morning!
That started the day off right.
It's COLD in my house.
And it's REALLY cold outside.
Fiona and I went for a walk today and I didn't dress appropriately.
The wind out there cuts deep. It was sunny though.
Currently it's about 25.
I say if it's going to be this cold, then just snow already!
I'd love to see some snow about now.
However, after about three days of it hanging around and getting all mushy, I'm ready for it to go.
But it's so gorgeous when it's falling.
And there's something so exciting about it. The whole weatherman deal...you can tell he's excited.
Then everyone complains that they have to go get bread and milk, but you know that deep down, they're excited too.
At least that's my take on it.
After our walk, we watched some 'Home Alone'. It was on TV. Not the first one...but the one where he get's on the wrong plane and ends up in New York instead of Florida.
Then it was off to Petsmart.
We enjoy our shopping time together.
Last night was cool. I went to my parents house and hung out with them. Mom made the traditional collard greens. Man were they delicious!
Some lima beans, corn bread, and a roast also graced the table.
This was about 5:00.
Then, we proceeded to watch some Looney Tunes, the old school ones, not that new crap.
THEN...Alfred Hitchcock marathon. It was awesome!!
Some Psycho, Rear Window, etc.
I didn't make it home til after 11!
That's about all for today.
I'm kidding myself by thinking I'm going to update this everyday.
I wont do it.
But I'll try to make a habit of checking in.
I think I'm going to head to the Muse now to see a coupe of bands:
The Spalding Grays and Paper the Operator
Thought for the day:
Go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Think about that...and figure out what it means for YOU.
Chillaxinly,
SM
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