simply complicated

New Beginnings.

2009-10-15T23:24:00.001-07:00

It's been over a month since I've posted and there's been an enormous amount of things going on. To sum up the past month- College is everything you'd expect it to be and more. I've met some people that I couldn't see my life without, and I've met others that I wish I never had. Which brings me to why I remembered my blog and wanted to post.

Take a moment one day and just sit down and think about all of the things that you've let go; moved on from. Then think about the things you gained from letting those things go. Are you happier now? Or are you stuck in the same position as myself of not knowing whether you're truly happier or not?
We move on to let go of the things that once made us happy that no longer do. When moving on we find new problems, but a wise person will never face the same problems.
I can't say that I am completely content with where I am in my life, but I can say that I am hundreds of times happier then I was a year ago, even two months ago. So the best advice that I can give to anyone dwelling on the past, wondering if the choices you've made have put you in a better position today, is to remember that you CANNOT change any decision you've made before now. You cannot change what you chose yesterday, let alone a year ago. The past is gone and it is not going to come back. So rather than depressing over what was, thrive off of what tomorrow can be. Become the person you want to become, surround yourself with the people you want to surround yourself with, and always, ALWAYS look out for YOUR best interest in life. Take what is given to you and make the choices YOU feel necessary to make it better.
I'm not all the way there, but I feel happier with everyday that I learn to let go and not worry about the things that I cannot control.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but simply moving on with dignity despite that fear.

-Pat Riley

"Taylor, I'm really happy for you, Ima let you finish.. But Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time.. one of the best videos of ALL TIME."

2009-09-14T16:04:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orbqiMPWOQo

Coming from the perspective of an extremely big Kanye fan, what he did last night was completely uncalled for. What he did at the EMA's was funny in a way and a little bit less harsh only because it actually had something to do with him. This award didn't involve him in any way and made him look like a complete ass for ruining a 19 year old girls first VMA moment. But on the flip side, everyone will get over it. I'm not gonna stop being a Kanye fan and I don't believe that his career is anywhere near "over" for this. And for those fans that have completely lost respect for him and aren't gonna listen to his music anymore, then I guess you weren't a fan for the right reasons in the first place. This man makes outstanding music, and no matter what he does or may do in the future, he's made classic albums and with that alone he will be remembered.

Anyways, I saw this article and thought I'd post it because I agree with it in many ways.

Kanye Was Right

But just so no one takes this wrong, I think what Ye did was COMPLETELY wrong. Regardless, I will remain a fan.

2009-09-13T15:32:00.000-07:00

"Can miles truly separate you from friends? If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there?"

-Richard Bach

"Only in the agony of parting do we look into the depths of love."

-George Eliot

Goodbyes have never been easy, but saying goodbye is only a stepping stone to new hellos. The ones that are meant to be there will remain there. With all tough times comes new lessons learned. Leaving the people you love will test relationships and eventually tell you a lot about yourself and also the people that you left behind. Never forget the people in your past, for they made you who you are today. But never remain in the past because one must always move forward.

goodbye 503, hello 541.

2009-09-13T15:20:00.000-07:00

To all musicians: thank you.

2009-09-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

"A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence."

-Leopold Stokowski

Time to update.

2009-09-09T13:51:00.000-07:00

iTunes 9.0 is available now!

Check out what's new here:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/whats-new/

"The beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

2009-09-08T21:25:00.000-07:00

I love my city dearly.

3 days, i will miss you.

image via http://danlynch.org/aggregator

Support the music,

2009-09-08T14:41:00.000-07:00

get your copies today.

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2009-09-08T01:33:00.000-07:00

"I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you."

-Roy Croft

Friendship.

2009-09-06T22:32:00.000-07:00

The best things in life come when you least except them, and the best of people come out at the worst of times.

Never underestimate an old friend, for the ones that mean the most will always return with time. Never overestimate a "good" person, for just as easily as an old friend may surprise you, a new one may surprise you for the worst. Genuine friends are hard to come across, so appreciate them when you have them because a real friendship lasts a lifetime. Time may separate us but the memories we share will always keep us together.

You must first be a real friend before you can gain a real friend.

Nothing in life is promised..

2009-09-05T16:13:00.000-07:00

besides death.

As summer comes to an end, I'd like to pay tribute to the influential people we've lost along the way.

John "David" Carradine
December 8, 1936 - June 3, 2009

An American actor known for his work in the television series "Kung Fu" in the 1970s and recently in the Kill Bill films. He was found hanging from his closet and was 72 years old.

Edward "Ed" McMahon, Jr.
(March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009)

Most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carsons's announcer and "sidekick"" on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He was also the original host of Star Search from 1983 to 1995. He has also appeared in several films. He was 86 years old.

Farrah Fawcett
(February 2, 1947 – June 25, 2009)

An American actress and pop culture icon. Appeared in the TV series Charlie's Angels and she also appeared off-Broadway. She was 62 when she lost her fight with cancer.

Michael Jackson
(August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

Known as the "King of Pop" and one of the most successful entertainers of all time. Many things can be said about this man, but at the end of the day he will always be remembered as a legend. He was 50 years old.

William "Billy" Mays, Jr.
(July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009)

An American TV salesman well known for his OxiClean commercials and also had a documentary series featuring himself entitled PitchMen on Discovery Channel.

Steve McNair
(February 14, 1973 – July 4, 2009)

An American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Tennessee Titans. He was a three time pro bowler and 36 years old when his wife shot and killed him.

Walter Cronkite, Jr.
(November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009)

An American broadcast journalist known as the anchorman on the CBS evening news from 1962-1981.

John Hughes, Jr.
(February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009)

An American film director, producer and writer. Some of his most popular films include: The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Pretty in Pink, and Home Alone.

Edward "Ted" Kennedy
(February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009)

A US Politician who spent many years as senator on Capital Hill and who became one of the most influential and liberal voices for our country.

Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein
(March 30, 1973 – August 28, 2009)

An extremely popular DJ whom frequently collaborated with Travis Barker who he also survived a fatal plane crash with. He was 36 years old.

As the title says, nothing in life is ever promised besides death. Don't ever take life for granted and continue to thank your loved ones and God for everyday that you are alive. All of these people will be sincerely missed by their family and fans. Looking back at this summer everyone should strive to make a difference and not only try and make an impact in another persons life, but also try and make one in your own. Tomorrows a new day and you can always change while there is still time left. But don't waste a single day, because any day could be your last.

RIP to all we've lost, and hope to not lose anymore.

The Beginning.

2009-09-05T15:58:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to do one of these for awhile now and I've finally got around to doing it. The hardest part of this seems to be how to get it started. I guess I'll start off by just saying I'm an average girl with a lot to say. I'll probably post a few videos, songs, and pictures here and there. But this will mainly be used to not only get my thoughts out to the world, but to be able to simply get them out of my own head.