Check That One Off

It's a new me ladies and gentlemen, and that starts with checking stuff off of my bucket list.

And the first thing to be taken off of my bucket list?  Getting a tattoo.

Yes, I finally took the plunge and got the tattoo last night.  Thanks to my wonderful friends who scheduled the appointment and held my hand, I was able to get through it.  Go figure it wasn't as awful as I expected.  Also go figure I wasn't as anxious as I thought I would be.  I held Shannon's hand when it first started because I wasn't sure what to expect.  Then I held her hand when he first started coloring the thing in.

But honestly?  It's really pretty and it's HUGE that I actually went through with it.  I mean, I have wanted this for a while, and when we were sitting around Otools (I think?) I didn't think it would actually happen.  It was just an agreement during drinks right? Nope, the new me champed it and can not wait to get another one (Sorry dad......).

Now onto jumping off Signal over the summer, and taking on a whole bunch of restaurants for the food aspect of my bucket list.

P.S. pictures to come......the ones I have aren't anything amazing, also known as the one that was taken right after getting it done.

Even If the Skies Get Rough

This blog has recently become a music blog, because well, music runs my life.

I heard this gem last night while setting my alarm.  Instead of quickly setting my alarm and turning over, I sat and listened to it.  And it was magical. Then, I heard it again this morning and once again Jason Mraz gave me goose bumps with this beautiful song.

The song isn't overly produced.  It's a simple guitar and his voice.  And that voice?  You can hear the pain this guy is feeling in the story of never giving up on his true love.  While the rest of the world may have thought this relationship was doomed or completely over, he knows that she is the one and that no matter what, he will always believe they are meant to be in their life.

While I know some may be rolling their eyes at me right now, I understand wanting to fight for someone so much.  I did.  And while now I'm rolling on along, I understand wanting to let that person figuring out everything, but knowing you will be around.  And it's beautiful.  It's beautiful to think that there is this type of love out there where someone does not want to give up on you no matter what, even if you don't believe, they will believe for the both of you.

Plus, I'm a sucker for this lyrical video, because I just love how clever it was with the letters and writing out the quotes.  I know I have mentioned that I absolutely adore quotes, especially song lyrics.  And Jason has done it once again in making a song that I want to quote ALL THE TIME.

Enjoy

Hi Haters....

As March Madness has descended upon us, I have found this wonderful little video that shows how amazing UCONN at Gampel can be.  When we want to be, this small little arena can make a HUGE impact on any game at all.  Give me a packed/high energy Gampel any day and I would be there.

Part of me wishing I was there for this epic video, because I mean, how much fun is this?

Life's Too Short to Even Care At All

"So, Jen.  I heard you've read The Hunger Games...."

I've heard this countless times the past week alone.  I guess my inner nerd has been showing more and more recently now that the movie is rapidly approaching.  But it's nice to know that people realize I'm a book nerd and come to me for reading news.  

This series was amazing.  It's about the strength of a young girl wanting to protect her family and the people she loves over own needs.  Can you imagine having to fight for the safety of your own family and your town people, even if that means your death?  The message is different from what our society views young people as now.  Society thinks we are only concerned about ourselves.  But Katniss shows that there are rare instances that young people do concern themselves with other people around themselves.

I recommend this series.  Everyone I know has fallen in love with it, even people who are not big readers or seem to be fans of dystopia.  Maybe we all enjoy dark and twisty side that we don't want other people to see.  I can not wait for this movie to come out.  I think Jennifer Lawerence is beautiful and will make for a wonderful Katniss.  She has this silent strength and confidence that Katniss has throughout the books.

"Let the Hunger Games begin."

Fun.....Because Who Can Hate on a Band With that Name?

Tonight....We Are Young

Open that link.  Close your eyes. And think of that epic classic song from your teen/early twenties.

Because, to me?  This is that type of song for our generation.  

I'm an admitted music freak.  I have loved this song since Glee did it (okay, I can't believe I admitted that) but I have listened to it all the freaking time.  And it's coming on the radio more and more and more.

This song makes you love the amazing people who a person can surround themselves with.  I have some pretty amazing friends who have stayed by my side no matter what.  And I mean who can't love a song that builds to a chorus that just explodes?

Okay, so I'm not the most elegant when I'm talking about this song.....but it's because every time I have heard it, I fall in love with the song and life more.  It's the possibility of a group of friends just doing wonderful things and making memories.  It's about not being afraid of anything around you, even if you are trying to get over some difficult memories.  It's about those people you will always be around, to help them stand up after life difficulties and being able to overcome them.

I dare you not to fall in love with this song.  I dare you not to sing along to the chorus at the top of your lungs.  Or to raise your hands while singing it.

Because I have found those friends that do carry me home....every time I need them.

Wasting Again in Margaritaville

I finally got my nachos from Margaritaville last night and let me just say, they were AMAZING.

Seriously, I have been waiting for those bad boys for over a year now, and they were everything I remembered and more.  The food was awesome, the company was amazing and even though the bad was okay, I had a really great time.

And a Margarita?  I didn't get to have one last night, butttttt next time I will definitely enjoy a pretty cocktail because I mean who can pass up a pretty color drink?  Not many people I can tell you.

Next time I go to the casino I'm totally going to play Roulette and actually win.  Or wheel of fortune game because Nick won a lot of money off of that game.

An Angel Got His Wings....

Yesterday the world lost another amazing guy to leukemia.

I've been numb since I read the text messages this morning.  It's silly because I have only hung out with Christian a handful of times, and yet I burst into tears multiple times today.

Sometimes I just don't get it.  Why are there so many amazing people who are taken away from us and yet people who don't exude happiness and all that jazz are still around.  He was amazing.  He always smiled.  Always.  In the handful of times I have hung out with him, he just shined.  You wanted to be around him.  And from what I have seen on his facebook and the group about him, everyone else believes that as well.

If I am busy, then I don't think about it.  If I sit around, I can't deal with it.  I said multiple times today that it was one of those days that I needed to just stay in bed and sleep all day.  

And I'm absolutely terrified to go say goodbye to him.  I regret so much not going to see him a few weeks ago.  And now I have to go say a final goodbye.

Christian, you were an amazing guy....seriously one of the few honestly good guys.  And I am so blessed to have gotten to know you.  Even for a little time.  I hope you finally find peace from this difficult battle in your life.  You will be truly missed and have inspired so many people around you.