A GOOD FIND ..

BRUISES

CARELESSNESS KILLS

Mediocrity and complacency are our own worst enemies.
Never lose your enthusiasm and passion!
Labor hard and remind yourself
that carelessness kills.

"You've gotta sink to swim..
immerse yourself in rejection"
Art Is Hard - Cursive

MILES AWAY

FINNEGAN BELL (I LOVE)

Just found out my "brother" Jonathan Anderson got the call for his company to head over to Iraq for a period of at least one year. I am so proud of you Bubba! You are unbelievably selfless and strong.. I have always admired these things about you..
I know God will be watching over you and your beautiful wife while away.
and Congrats on making Captain!!

There are so many men and women in the past, present, and future that have and will do the very same to serve and protect us Americans. May we not forget the brave that put their lives on the line for our freedom day in and day out. May God bless you all!

LIFE IS SUBJECTIVE

SO LOOK OUT FOR THE OBJECTIVE.

FEELING GOOD

It's a new dawn.. It's a new day.. It's a new life.. For me
And I'm feeling good

NO PLACE ELSE ..

HELLOGOODBYE

WHEN I LIVED ALONE

IS THERE A GHOST - BAND OF HORSES

Photo Credit: MICHELLE MY BELLE aka. Chedda ;)

TO BE THERE

PHOTO: NEW ORLEANS

OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR

PHOTO: NASHVILLE

HAPPINESS

GOLDFRAPP

TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE

TAKING BACK SUNDAY

IRON AND WINE

This is a photograph of my beautiful Grandmother.
She was a fairly well known flamenco dancer over in Spain in her late teens, this was her passion, before moving over to the States to raise her family at twenty years old.
I remember when I was a little girl and we would go over for a visit, it was always so dark and mysterious, not your typical warm loving Grandmother's home visit. My sister and I would always explore using our wild imaginations to create the life we thought she lived in Spain. I will never forget the large dark velvet Spaniard paintings of bull fighting and beautiful women in every direction you turned. Back then, I definitely would have pictured her as the magical dancing woman in this video.. enjoy!

IRON AND WINE

SET THE WORLD ON FIRE

HEART & SOUL

I know, I couldn't help it.
I still sing along to every word of this song!

TONIGHT

Lykke Li - Tonight from Sharifah Alsagoff on Vimeo.

LYKKE LI

CHIC

"YOU HAVE TO FIND YOUR OWN ANGLE." PETER LINDBERGH

TERRA FIRMA

THE DAYLIGHTS

FEEL.LOVE.THINKING.OF.

I gO there knowing!

BANG BANG - NANCY SINATRA

UNWRITTEN

I received a message recently, out of the blue, from a person with such a sweet soul. She just reached out to say a couple kind words and in turn, completely brightened my day. Isn't it in the small things people do that make the impact?
You never know how much a few simple words can greatly affect the direction and mind of another.

It read "Stay Positive, Today is the first day of the rest of your life"
Short, Sweet, and to the point. She is right. It meant so much at that moment and every day since, I have woken up to my new day with that very thought at the forefront of my mind. I will forever cherish those words of wisdom.

I challenge you to start each day with this way of thinking as well. Every moment is a brand new, never lived before, moment! If you can even for a second, wrap your mind around this concept, you should be able to see it's true power and true beauty.

Don't hold back today! Say something kind at that person in passing. Reach out. Don't ever let opportunity slip away and from this moment on begin to take back control. It is all in your hands, your future, which way are you going to go?

Honestly though, the best moments are when they weren't even trying.
When something just tugged at their heart to reach out and say some positive words, when it is purely genuine never even knowing what they were saying were the exact words you needed.
Thank you (by the way)

"Staring at the blank page before you"...

TRUTH

VOICES

VOICES - SAOSIN

MERCY

Duffy - Mercy from Roesje on Vimeo.

Into The Wild

"So many people live within unhappy circumstances
and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation
because they are conditioned to a life of
security, conformity, and conservatism,
all of which may appear to give one peace of mind,
but in reality nothing is more dangerous
to the adventurous spirit
within a man than a secure future.
The very basic core of a man's living spirit
is his passion for adventure.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences,
and hence there is no greater joy
than to have an endlessly changing horizon,
for each day to have a new and different sun."
— Chris McCandless

"Guaranteed" - Eddie Vedder

Something To Say

Pomplamoose

Hail Mary - Pomplamoose

I think this video is great.
I can't help but laugh a little every time I watch it.
These two are entertaining to say the least.
I do enjoy their music.



Click on the link to check out some more of their stuff.
Maybe you could become their friend if you really dig it ;)

Vitam Vive!

( My sister in New York finding her way ..
literally.. we were a tad bit lost )

Im telling you .. He is everywhere.
Okay, So maybe it's not that obvious. haha
Or, maybe it is?

Today is a new day.
Look around you.
Be thankful for the things you do have.
Life is beautiful when you slow down and take notice.

Go Tell Him How You Feel..

Secret Heart - Leslie Feist

His Smile..

Are you aware?
Do you stop and notice when God is talking to you?
I believe that sometimes He just smiles.
He shows His approval in so many ways.
It's in the small things. Just slow down and look around you.
You will see!

This photograph was taken in Seattle, Washington.
It was truly one of the most incredible weekends of my life.
In this photo it is evident.. that He is smiling.
I wish I could have this weekend back sometimes.
But I have beautiful memories that I will forever cherish.
I love this city and you if you ever get the chance to go.. Go!

( photo credit: D )

Where Does The Good Go!?

Tegan and Sara

Here's My Story..

Welcome to my Blog site "Wonderful Tonight"
The title "Wonderful Tonight" comes from a book I own titled
"Wonderful Tonight - George Harrison, Eric Clapton, And Me" by Pattie Boyd.
I just adore her. She really does have an amazing mind, beautiful soul, and man does she have a story to tell.

I was sitting here on my computer creating this Blog, and had to think of some sort of catchy title.. right? I looked up and there it was staring me directly in the face. So, there you have it. My exciting title adventure.

I want you to know, whomever may take an interest in this sight, that this is just a hobby for me. A way to release some creative energy bottled up inside of me. I am not a Musician, I am not an Artist, I am not a Writer, I am not a Photographer, I am not a Critic. I am however a tiny bit of them all .. wrapped up into one. I do not by any means think my pieces or my opinions on any given subject are brilliant and worth documenting as the gospel. I am only having fun! I am here to share the things I love most with you and the rest.

So please feel free to visit whenever you'd like.
You never know what will come out of my mind and onto a blog post next...

Are you ready!?