Had a really good time at a 3 year old’s birthday party… got to make fun of my husband’s bat shit crazy ex because everyone there knows and hates her. Ah, good times!
I adore my husband for trying so hard to play like John mayer. And I love John Mayer because no one plays like he does.
The Rangers just gave the Yankees a serious smack down. I’ve loved this team as long as I can remember. Go RANGERS!!!
We got married on Santorini! Definitely agree it’s one of the most romantic places on Earth!!
I’ve traveled all over Europe (and even lived there) and Greece is the most amazing country yet. It has a very “homey” feel. The people are genuine and pleasant. The waters were crystal clear blue and the towns were very clean. The white houses/building are tradition…
“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
— Bob Marley
Yum! Custard for dinner… errr… dessert, after fresh baked bread with homemade jam for dinner. How sweet it is!
I love music, it’s what makes the world go round. I mean I grew up in one of those families where all the uncles get plastered early and spend the entire evening, into early morning, outside with guitars. I know no other way to live. so I can never name my favorite band, album, or song… but I can give a top ten for certain situations.
This is a list of the 10 albums I keep in my studio at all times to listen to when I’m working. They are not listed in any order.
1. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black: Once upon a time I was living with a boy, and I popped the question. He said yes, I think he was certain he made the right choice when I popped in this album on the way out to dinner that night and he heard the lyric “What kind of fuckery is this?!”
2. The Beatles - Abbey Road: I also have the 1 album… nothing beats the Beatles, and Abbey Road is the best. They really knew how to place music on an album. If I were in Pulp Fiction, I’d have had to tell Mia I was a Beatles man. No disrespect to Elvis, but when I was about 3, no matter what was playing, you could ask me “Amber, what band is this?” and without fail I would have replied “The Beatles”. True story.
3. Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane: Their ONLY really amazing album, the others are rubbish. I could listen to this album every day and not get tired of it… but the tracks are all so UNBELIEVABLY sexy I have a hard time listening when the hubby is off at work and I’m left alone.
4. Shakira - Laundry Service: Shakira inspired me to (try) to learn Spanish. I’m still working on it! Give me a Latin beat and you’ll have my heart, throw in a tango and I’ll give you my soul.
5. John Mayer: When it comes to this guy, I can’t have just one, I have ALL his albums in my studio, and if they weren’t on CD I’m sure I’d have worn every single one out. My favorite (currently) is Battle Studies, but only because we just saw him when he came through. I honestly think he is the best songwriter of my generation. My husband and I fell in love to this music. Clarity used to be my ring tone for him when we started dating. Ok, enough raving… I love John Mayer. Do you hear me!?
6. The Steve Miller Band - Greatest Hits: They are just so easy to sing to! Plus, I remember my parents playing their albums as a kid, so I know every. single. word.
7. EVERYTHING by The Rat Pack, or members thereof: The old crooners make me feel so inspired. I’m kind of excited Michael Buble has become kind of mainstream. he is no Frank Sinatra, but I hope the genre sticks around a little while and doesn’t go out like a light like The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. What was wrong with the idea of bringing back swing?!
8. Cake: I liked them the first time around, but my husband got me this cute little radio that played MP3s for my birthday when we first met (after we had been dating 2 weeks!) and loaded it full of his favorite “office friendly” stuff. That’s important because if you have Sirius radio, the man listens to Octane… he didn’t have that much that was “office friendly” The player was very heavy on Cake… and that was just fine with me. I think I’d say “Stickshifts and Safetybelts” is one of our songs.
9. The Pulp Fiction soundtrack: One of three I need in the rotation. It’s completely fabulous. Janice singing Preacher’s Son is THE best.
10. The Moulin Rouge OR Romeo and Juliet soundtrack: Again with a tango. (Moulin Rouge) I’m completely in love with Baz Luhrman and these albums always get me so starry eyed. Probably not one for the guys, but I don’t care. They make me want to be wooed, and imagine being someone’s muse… and sometimes that helps me find my own while creating.
Fresh from the garden! The best thing about living in S. Texas is the gardening season!
tumblrbot askedI have already traveled around some. Been to London, Mexico, Italy, Greece, and kicked around the U.S. pretty extensively.
But, I want to see everything! If I didn’t have kids I could live out of a suitcase and be blissfully happy with it.
If I had to pick a place to wiggle my nose and be transported to right this second though, it would probably be somewhere in New England. Someplace cooler with some color in the trees for fall.
That said, my next trip will be to Spain. :)
How to win friends and influence people... with homemade wine and a comfortable back porch.
