Blink-182
So I know I don't write about music. Ever. Maybe I have once or twice, but who knows. I figured since I found a new CD that I really like I might as well go for it!! Blink-182 has been a favorite of mine since as long as I can remember. Secondly: Read the rest.
Ever since I was old enough to have any musical taste I liked Blink-182. I was also always a drummer and their drummer was KILLER. It was just a bonus that I loved the tunes. Right on the verge of breaking up as I grew old enough to care. The band I loved might have seen their days before I could drive myself to one of their shows. That said, it was my hope to see them live. I always thought, once I can drive I'm buying tickets and seeing them live, and thats that!
Well. This is what happened. I was finally old enough, I had a car, money, and of course. They were broken up. WHAT?! I waited all this time for that?! So I gave up. In the meantime I became ill, lost most of my hearing, and the music of Blink-182. (among other favorite musicians) I had the most trouble hearing, trouble distinguishing the different sounds between instruments and even had a harder time with vocals, it was tiring and sad.

I soon ended up with hearing aids after years of refusing them. Which I barely wore even after that, since it was kind of a drastic change that was very hard to get used to. Sure enough, Blink-182 announced that they were going on tour. I bought tickets as soon as I could! I got to see Blink-182 live in concert, see Travis Barker play his drumset upside down, turning, spinning all over the place, and just be at a live show of one of my favorite bands! Worth it!
Purpose of writing this story, I just found out about their release of a brand new CD. Not a compilation of hits. NEW, everything. I bought it as soon as I could, A CD, not iTunes. The first CD I have purchased in almost 5 years, and the last CD being a gift.
All in all, Blink-182 has made the only CD's that I can listen to all the songs, without skipping tracks. And this one didn't change that. So rock on Blink-182 I'm glad I got to see you live!
Interesting video and one of the heavier sounding songs but it was the only one online so far! Check it out if you would like to find out that we probably don't share the same musical taste lol. But they are only 1/4 of my favs!
Rusted Root – On My Way
I seem to ALWAYS have this song stuck in my head. At least its good! Watch the movie you won't regret it (at least I don't think you will)
Good Life
So. I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately (other than photos). Just trying to get back on schedule with my workouts after all of the travels and also I have been going on more adventures than usual, which is totally awesome! After Washington State University, California, San Juan Island, Great Strides walk in Seattle, and everything else I've been up too lately, there is just no time for my workouts, let alone BLOGGING!!
To the POINT, here is a video I though was super cool, entertaining, and the song fits, right now, just perfectly, because this has gotta be the good life! The video is a video inside a video, which is super cool, but I think you'll have to watch it to see what you think. Very good song I thought, hope you like it too!
"but please tell me what there is to complain about" NO COMPLAINTS HERE
I'm happy with waking up every morning, let alone the 20+ mile bike rides I'm now able to do, as well as going a month or more without even being seen at the doctor! PLUS I could not even begin to tell you about everything good in my life right now! What are you happy about today, what is good in your life??
P.S. Thanks so much Donor!
You are allowing me to live this good life everyday!
One Republic - Good Life
Brandon Heath – It’s No Good To Be Alone
The Leaving Eden Sessions - It's No Good To Be Alone
The Maccabeats
So I don't think it matters what religion you are you should watch this video I think its awesome. I just ran across it one day and thought I should share.
This some a video by the Maccabeats, here is an excerpt of what they are about:
Click here to read more.
In the fall of 2007, a few students at Yeshiva University came to a startling realization: Jewish collegiate a cappella groups had been formed on almost every college campus with a substantial Jewish student community - every campus, that was, except for YU! This realization soon led to the formation of the Maccabeats, YU’s all-male a capella group…..
Candlelight - The Maccabeats - Hanukkah
Nina’s Random Music Player
Just so you all know. I worked VERY hard to bring you the most random blog playlist ever. Hope you like it, I will try to change it up every now and again!
I have attached this player to the menu on the left!
Music
Alright.... Sorry for such random and probably lame posts lately. I thought I would post a video of a song I liked or one I had on my recent playlist. I might post one up every once in a while when I have nothing better to write about. Hope you dont hate my taste in music, I have weird musical taste, and I dont usually keep up with the recent stuff.
I didn't realize how long its been since I listened to music until I got home and got out my ipod again! Almost 2 whole months!
I also added a music player to my blog if you hadn't already noticed!
Green Day - 21 Guns
Are you okay with today if tomorrow is the end?
"So Bright (Stand Up)" by Superchi[k]
Here is a song that I find inspires me and makes me think. Like the verse "are you okay with today if tomorrow is the end." If you stop and think about it would you be okay with how you spent your day if tomorrow never came? Can't we live life trying to make everyday as if tomorrow isn't coming?
Another verse says "What might your life have been?" Sitting and wondering what your life could have been/should have been won't make it better, so stand up! and get out there! start living life so that "at your lifes end" you wont regret how you spent your day! The way you spend each day is what makes up how you spent your entire life! Or as Superchic[k] puts it:
"Stand up, write the soundtrack for your life
It doesn't happen to you, you happen to life
Stand up, you know you're gonna have to fight
Don't wanna lose the will to find your light
Stand up, God gave you the gift of life
It doesn't happen to you, you happen to life
Stand up, do something with your light
You're a light on a hill, you're meant to shine so bright"
Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Check out all the lyrics to this song and see what it means to you! Better yet listen to it!
You're bored, gotta wonder if there's more
Waiting for the
Dreamlife you thought you had in store
Trying to feel something you can chase a life that's thrilla
Living on the edge
Smoking, drinking dream killas
Coulda been shoulda been woulda been
What might your life have been?
Today you're not a has been, but at your life's end
Will you have regrets then, have regrets then?
Are you okay with today if tomorrow is the end
Live today through the future's lens
Don't wanna wish you could rewind and play it again[Chorus:]
Stand up, write the soundtrack for your life
It doesn't happen to you, you happen to life
Stand up, you know you're gonna have to fight
Don't wanna lose the will to find your light
Stand up, God gave you the gift of life
It doesn't happen to you, you happen to life
Stand up, do something with your light
You're a light on a hill, you're meant to shine so bright
SO BRIGHT [x7]We're all scared, gotta wonder what's out there,
Shooting down the ones who did what we wish we dared
Everybody's scared to karaoke in the open
Afraid we're not as special as what we might be hoping
So, we're frozen, haven't chosen
Just going through the motions
Faith and belief, courage overrule emotions
Stand up and be counted for something when it's time
Decide where you stand, take your hands raise em high
Live today through the future's lens
Don't wanna wish you could reset and play it again.































