on REPEAT

This is my latest jam. Been playing on repeat repeat repeat.
Give it a try for your Monday morning.. then go get those big dreams!

'if you've got faith the size of a mustard seed...'

ON my film debut in China (sort of) & major link love

Oh, internet. WHY do I post these things? Why? But I must. I cannot keep this from you.

Click :55 seconds into the video and you may perhaps see a familiar face..

FOR THE RECORD.. the reason that I only appear once in this is because I killed it on every other name. Just owned those names! Those Rosetta Stone lessons are no joke and apparently must actually work because I can look at strange words and pronounce them correctly (I can also say 'cat' in multiple languages. Don't be jealous.)

These are the types of things that happen on a day to day basis in my world. One minute you're leaving an audition and realize your phone is dead so you hightail it to the Apple store across town and on your way, some random people ask you to say the names of Fashion brands on camera for a video in China. And if you're me, you're all "OKAY SURE! And yes I will certainly sign that release form!" Might as well live, you know?

In unrelated news, here are some other internet gems I'm (honestly) loving this week:

Katilda wrote about being a single 26 year old Mormon and her words are really universal.

Melissa wrote about why it's so important to surround yourself with people who are in Love.

Bri reminded us why it's sometimes best to avoid the internet when brainstorming/creating.

And I wrote two pieces here: one about Chez Sucre Chez & one on Home Theatre Inspiration.

Lastly, for the love of potatoes, please make sure to enter the amazing giveaway that I have going until Monday. I'm only $99 shy of my goal for these two amazing dog rescues! Every dollar counts and you could win a boatload of awesome prizes for your generosity. Happy Weekend! xo

ON Caves

Tonight, I wound up in the middle of a little Jack's Mannequin marathon. This is one of the most audibly delicious marathon's known to man. Do try it. Anyway, Caves happened. Well, first The Resolution. But then Caves.

And I thought: you must have it. Your ears and heart and being need to have this song. It's like 7 minutes, I apologize, but play it through. When the urge to dance happens, you must follow it. You must! This is crucial. Lady and I may or may not have made a little dance video of our dance party to this today. I may or may not share that here (you are so welcome in advance, friends. SO welcome).

Andrew McMahon reminds me why I write music. How those delicious words bind and breathe together, the way the instruments become their lovers. I just don't know any other way to put it. He reminds me why I write, yes, but also his music reminds me why I love, you know? And that is the kind of music that must be shared. So, get to it!

I'm now in the middle of a TSwift marathon, which just seems wrong after such musical bliss, but my goodness, is it fun to dance to. That's a post for another day.

On Five for Friday {two}

Five For Friday... on a Sunday! (I mean, it was a holiday and all..)

Five Facts:
1. Henry got a fur cut yesterday and didn't talk to me for an hour afterwards, but you'll be happy to hear I won his love back with potato chips. Bribery, friends, bribery. Since then I've been wrapping him up in blankets since he is now shivering from his short new 'do. Excellent mothering, no?

2. If I don't get a certain amount of alone time, I am sunk. This week I accidentally planned three things that involved groups of people, back to back to back, and about halfway through I thought I was a goner. When I need a good laugh, I imagine myself working in a big office, surrounded by people all day. Oh boy, oh boy.

3. Important lesson: when one paints one's nails in bed, one may end up with purple nail polish all over one's bedspread. All. Over. It.

4. This year was the first Thanksgiving where I had a vegan version of turkey and vegan deserts. This is big, people. I also did my afternoon meditation despite the clamoring going on around the house and the various relatives who were whisper-asking my mom just what exactly was I doing. I maybe forgot to give a disclaimer first and I also maybe did this in the middle of the living room.

5. A mix cd is a most excellent super good gift. Even better when coming from the hands of a handsome man person. If I was given only mix cd's and flowers for the rest of my life, I would be the happiest in all the land. Ahem. Please do take note.

Five Faves:
1. Favorite poem (this week). The last line, friends. Delicious.

2. Favorite current read.

3. Favorite things to browse lately.

4. Favorite new blog. Though you probably already know about it..

5. Favorite video of the week. Because, I mean, COME ON.

Okay now, whatcha got for me? Favorite links?

Favorite facts from your week? Favorite favorites? What? xo

On Christmas in July

Tonight, Bing is serenading me. On repeat.

{when you're worried and you can't sleep

just count your blessings instead of sheep..}