Relax, Take It Easy

I'm building up some mantras for myself. "Relax, Take It Easy" by Mika came on my iTunes, and I realized how it really is some good advice. I had another one the other day... but I totally forgot what it was. I need to be better about writing things down when they come to my head. One thing I have always struggled with is keeping a hand written journal instead of solely using an online one. I tend to misplace my physical journal or ignore it for months. Kristin Dahland gave me an awesome little journal with a Henry David Thoreau quote. I loved that journal, but I couldn't keep up with it. I do remember at one time, though, the entries were a little toxic. Same goes with a journal my sister gave me. The entries were filled with so many memories and emotions I did not want to relive with a former lover and former love interests. Those were thing I probably will not forget for a long time, but I just did not want to constantly remind myself of these events. Wow I love how my entry flowed from mantras to not remembering things to writing in journals to bad emotions. I am so jumbled in my head, it's hilarious. I have a ton of thoughts stored up there; I'm surprised I don't have smoke coming out of my ears all the time. Okay, on to the 30 Day Song Challenge. I owe you (whoever you may be) two song explanations.

Day 03 - A Song That Makes You Happy

I chose "Amber" by the band 311. I absolutely love this song. When I hear it, I think of the beach. I call it my "Feel Good Song" whenever I need a pick me up. It's smooth, it's relaxed and the instruments make you want to kick back. Lead singer Nick Hexum has such a relaxing voice. He does not overextend himself to show off. He just sings. I love that about 311. They play the music they want to play, and their songs are so eclectic. This is the perfect song to listen to while sitting on the beach, having a drink, enjoying the ocean. By the way, this album cover is from their "From Chaos" album. There is no artwork for the "Amber" single. Great CD, by the way.

Day 04 - A Song That Makes You Sad

Day 04 brought me to a sad song. It took me a while to think of a song. I went through a lot of songs that I thought made me sad, but I realized a lot of songs just make me emotional. Then I looked through my iTunes and saw "Her Diamonds" by Rob Thomas. I remember hearing this song and loving it. I'd jam out in my car to the song. Of course, this meant I had no idea what the song was about. When I saw Rob in concert in November 2009, other than him being simply outstanding, he did a lot of explaining of his songs. For example, "Little Wonders" from Meet the Robinsons is really about Rob's dog that passed away. :( But okay, this song. "Her Diamonds" is about Rob's wife. She has Lupus, and he was explaining how sometimes it gets really bad. If you don't know what Lupus is, Google it. He said how some times it gets so bad for her, all they can do is feel upset and cry because there is nothing they can do. It's such a scary disease. So now every time I hear this song, I get a little sad because it's about a woman suffering from Lupus. :( Still a great song and a very talented artist.