Grandpa, Tell Me 'Bout the Good Ol' Days

Today’s song was semi easy. I recently watched “The Descendants.” It’s a movie based on a book written by Kaui Hart Hemmings. It takes place in Hawaii and is a pretty decent movie. I enjoyed seeing the locations they used in the movie and absolutely LOVED the soundtrack. It’s mostly old Hawaiian songs. There were a few songs played that reminded me of my Papa Kahumoku. He passed away just before I turned five years-old and I miss him every day. My mom, along with other family members, always tells me that I was Papa’s favorite. I was his “opihi.” J For those that don’t know, opihi are limpets or sea snails that are found clinging/stuck to rocks. Here’s a cool little story on opihi.

Day 26 – A song that reminds you of someone

Kaula `Ili- Sonny Chillingworth

I chose this song because my Papa used to sing this song. In fact, this is one of a few songs that I remember him singing quite often. He was in a group for a while and he would always be singing at home. He would also sing songs with my Gammy. She didn’t sing as well as Papa did, but looking back, I love that he loved her so much that he would constantly sing to and with her. My papa has been an inspiration to me in so many ways. I looked up to him and still do. Although I didn’t have as much time with him, I treasure every memory that I still have of him. I’m such a sap… I’m tearing up while I write this. Oh gosh. The video that I hyperlinked is of my Uncle George Kahumoku Jr. He is my Papa’s nephew. I even cried watching the video. Apparently this song REALLY reminds me of someone. J

Well, before I turn into blubbering fool… I miss you Papa! I can’t wait to see you again. To all my Bloggies out there… Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

Got Tissues?

Day 27 – A song that makes you sad

This one is interesting. I don’t necessarily like to listen to songs that make me sad but I get it. There are those songs that are so good and make such a great point that sometimes they make you cry. This is the first one that comes to mind.

Don’t Take the Girl- Tim McGraw

I first heard this song at least ten years ago. I’m sure it’s been longer though. Matt played it for me, that first time, and I started to cry. It’s a great song but every time I hear it I start to tear up. Prepare for some water works. J Hope you like this one guys! Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

Two for One

No surprise. This is gonna be a double post.

Day 29 – Your least favorite song

How do you even choose that? There’s a variety of songs that aren’t my favorite but I don’t know that I have a least favorite… I think it’s hard to figure it out because I wouldn’t have it in any of my playlists or mixed tapes/CDs. Why would I? It’d be a not-so-favored song… I got it! This is one of my least favorite songs, currently.

Birthday Cake- Rihanna

I have nothing against Rihanna. In fact, I really think she is very beautiful! And, I like her music. I want to do a bob like she has in this picture. I’m just not a fan of this song. The lyrics are pretty… explicit in my mind. And it always gets stuck in my head, even if I haven’t heard it in a while. I think the fact that I heard it once (well, obviously more than once. I DO listen to the radio) and that it’s so catchy makes it easy to sing in my head. All. The. Time. L I’m happy for all of her success and wish her continual success, I just don’t like this song.

Day 28- A song that makes you happy

Straight Up- Paula Abdul

This one just takes me back to when I was a little girl. I was around five or six years-old and I just remember trying to dance like her as I watched the music video. Even though Nani and I weren’t supposed to watch MTV (although thinking back, watching it back then was much better for little kids than it is now), we always somehow did. Which I still find interesting since Mom was always home with us. I also like this song because of the middle part where she sings, “If you’re only playing games, I’ll just have to say, bbbbbbbb-bye.” :) Another fun fact, it’s a song that you can dance to on Dance Central! I love that game! See. Good song. Good memories. Good dancing. Good game. Just a great song all around!

I’ll try my best NOT to double post again, but no guarantees. J Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

The Final Countdown

Hello.

Today is the official beginning of my “30 day countdown to St. George.” J Woot! I was thinking about different ways on how I could do the countdown. At first I was going to have random facts with the corresponding number in them. Then I was going to choose songs/artists that had the numbered day in them. Finally, I decided to go with a less difficult one. It’s a “30 days of songs” kind of countdown. It originally starts at one but for the sake of the “countDOWN” I’ll flip it. Hehee!

Day 30: Your favorite song

This one was so hard to pick. I have SO many favorite songs. My mind is currently bombarded with an overload of song names that I don't know which one to pick. Since it seems impossible for me to choose ONE favorite song of all time, I will simply choose my favorite song currently.

Storm warning- Hunter Hayes

I love this song because I saw the video the first time I heard this song. The song is cute and I like it the most because of how talented Hunter Hayes really is. The video explains it all. J He also reminds me of my brother, Maui. He is so gifted in music that I see him in Hunter Hayes. He plays all of the same instruments and it’s only been about 2 years since he’s taught himself how to play three of them, replacing of course the ukulele for the mandolin. Or at least I think it’s a mandolin. The both of them are true inspirations. They make me want to be and do better so that I might accomplish my goals and wants in life.

Come back tomorrow for another day of counting down. J Until then, be strong, be happy, and find the joy if your life!

Turn the Page

I realize that the previous blog stated there would be more blog postings and there have been a lack thereof. I take this time now to express my apologies, but at the same time I ask you, are you truly surprised? We both know that I have promised an abundance of updates and have frequently failed at doing so. I despise that it has happened as many times as it did. However, I cannot do anything about the past. I can only work toward changing the future. Not necessarily the future of the world, but at least the future of MY world. J

Today’s post will merely be a filler post, as to carry you over until the next posting. I have much to update on and many pictures to include. First, I must organize my thoughts and pictures in chronological order. Keep in mind this WILL take longer than is ideal, since I am moving in about 5 weeks. I have a lot of things to weed out and pack. I must say, I really hate packing. I don’t mind moving, since I’ve done it SO MANY TIMES. The only thing that I don’t like about moving is packing. Oh, and the whole idea of having to “start over.”

I am completely ecstatic over the fact that I am moving back to Utah and finally to St. George. It’s been a move-in-the-making for over 4 years now. I know! I’m sorry. At least I’ve FINALLY said yes, doesn’t that count for anything? With this new adventure, I’ve decided that I must (in no particular order) become more courageous. I must become more confident. I must become more competitive. Not in the sense of having a STRONGER desire to beat everyone and everything. More like fighting for the things that I want/need in my life. Make sense? This next chapter is going to be entitled, Three C’s. J

The song du jour (haha! Idk if that’s right but I thought it worked) is by a semi-new group, Karmin. I’ve been following them (not via twitter, as I find it weird for people to make a stalker’s job THAT much easier J) over the past several months and have fallen in love with them. The recently released their first album and this song is the basis of my Three C’s chapter. They inspire me as does this song. I wish them all the luck and success they need and cannot wait for what they have in store for their Karminites! J

I’m Just Sayin’- Karmin

Oh if I want it, I’m gonna get it

And I’m just sayin’, I’m just sayin’

Oh if I want it, I’m gonna get it

And I’m just sayin, I’m just sayin’

Future in my hands

Gotta make it count

Convince yourself it’s feasible

Then there’s nothin’ else

Sick addiction, dangerous mind

Put it on command

Error undefined

Even when you got a shadow of a doubt

Even when a hundred people tell you it’s a wipeout

You gotta do it big

You gotta do it strong

At the end of the day

You’re the one who’s in the wrong

Regretting and forgettin’ everything you worked for

Instead a trendsettin’ and bettin’

It’s so upsetting’ I’m sweatin’ now

And I can’t believe it

It should be so easy, oh…

Already got a knack

Just dial it back

The window’s open and the world is yours

Go attack

Cause when the wind is right and the tide is high

Then it’s time to fly

Chorus-

Oh if I want it, I’m gonna get it

And I’m just sayin’, I’m just sayin’

Oh if I want it, I’m gonna get it

And I’m just sayin, I’m just sayin’

I know, know, know

Where to go, go, go

Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh

I know, know, know

Where to go, go, go

Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh

Did you ever think

I’ll do what I want

Me in the marathon, uh

One in the front

Now you’re makin’ plans

Don’t let them screw it up

Better write your name on it

Paper cut

Most people afraid of hearing no

Got booed off stage once, Apollo

I can do anything that I wanna do

And I’ll take that

Cause it’s not for you

Took a few years to surface

But now it’s so bizurkus

And I’m ring leadin’ in this circus

I’m just sayin’

I’m just layin’ and pavin’ the road ahead of me

Bravin’ the elements

And watchin’ it cave in

My heart is racin’ and palpitatin’

I’m so done anticipatin’

It’s all good, yeah

Made up my mind

Threadin’ the needle is part of the design

Chorus

Oh if I want it

I know I’m gonna get it

I’m just sayin’ that’s the way that it goes- 2x

And if we look at life

I’mma tell you what

You only get one

We bein’ honest, huh?

Let em tell you no
We on another place approachin’

Destination hit the main vein

Now we glidin’, windin’

Tryin’ not to crash cause we so high

Gotta keep grindin’

Not a limit

No drivin’

The ship

We runnin’

It all

Chorus

Whaaa?!

I just realized that I only blogged twice this year. TWICE?! How is it that 2010 was basically non-stop-blogging but since then, I’ve blogged less than 20 times? Has my life gotten THAT boring? Have I had an overloaded amount of “speech-less” moments? Thankfully and sadly, no to both. It’s really just the fact that I got lazy. Apparently more so than usual. Wow. I just made myself sound even more pathetic. Oh well, we all have our moments, right? The only correct answer would be, “right.” J

I figured I need to catch up and make this year worthwhile. However, I still don’t have the time I need to fully catch you up on everything. I have a bunch of pictures to put up, and they aren’t even on Facebook either. This is really just a little blurb to compensate for the lack of blogging. Mainly to use the minion “whaaaa?” and to dedicate today’s song to my one and only twin, Karyn.

Today’s song is a “blast from the past.” Of course it is a selective past. It’s a song from Barney. Yep, I said Barney, you know- that purple dinosaur. If you didn’t watch Barney then I’m sorry you were deprived of sheer awesomeness. If you did watch Barney, then you get where I’m coming from. I watched the “reunion” show today w/ Keira and Brooklyn (the youngest two of the four I nanny). It was so fun! I think it’s called, “Sing and Dance” or something to that effect. It’s streaming on Netflix. J A bunch of the kids that were on when I watched and when my brother watched came back. They sang a BUNCH of the songs I know and love. I think Keira was trippin’ that I knew all the songs and motions. J Anyways, one of the last songs they sang was this one and it made me think of my “sister from another mister” Karyn. Now that we’re gonna be roommates, for the second time, I’m über excited for July to come!

I’ll do my best to get back on the blogging track. Until then be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life.

You Can Count on Me- Barney and Friends

You can count on me

I’ll always be around

I will cheer you up when you’re feeling down

I like you, you like me

We have fun together

When it’s sunny, when it rains

In any kind of, in any kind

In any kind of weather

You can count on me

Because I am your friend

We make a happy team

Together to the end

You’re my buddy

I’m your pal

Side by side we’re playing

If you ever need my help

On your side I’m, on your side I’m

On your side I’m staying

You can count on me

Because I am your friend

We make a happy team

Together to the end

You can count on me

You can count on me

Better Things

Back from an unplanned, two month hiatus. Here she is, the woman of the blogosphere… Me!

My dear Bloggies. I realize that I sound redundant from past blogs, but I apologize for my lack of blogging. I gather that you would assume I have many adventures to fill you in on. And to my surprise, I do. Little as they may be they still are adventures and I will take what I can get. J However, my dear ones, tonight’s episode shall be a quick one. It is merely to share w/ you all the upcoming adventures in store, have (finally) a start date. I shall claim new residency in St. George, Utah as of July 18^th! A little earlier than originally planned (and I use that word loosely) but hey, the funnest times happen when they are not planned out.

Look out St. Geezy, I’m comin’ for ya! Mothers, lock up your sons. Fathers… Hmm. I don’t know. I can’t think of anything. [Insert awesome comment here.] Stay tuned for all new episodes of the adventures of… Me! Here's a good, uplifting song that I'm feeling right now. J Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

Think Good Thoughts- Colbie Caillat

I'm just gonna say it,

There's no using in delaying,

I'm tired of the angry hanging out inside me,

So I'll quiet down the devil,

I'm gonna knock him with a shovel,

And I'll burry all my troubles underneath the rubble

When I'm alone in my dark dark room,

I have to tell myself to,

Think good thoughts,

Think good thoughts,

Imagine what the world would be if we would just,

Think good thoughts,

Stop the bad from feeding,

I won't let the negativity turn me into my enemy,

Promise to myself that I won't let it get the best of me,

That's how I want to be

Na, na, na, na

I'm not saying that it's easy,

Especially when I'm moody,

I might be cursing like a sailor till I remind myself I'm better,

Cause words can be like weapons,

Oh and you use them, you regret them,

Oh but I'm not gonna let them take away my heaven

And when I start feeling blue,

I remember to tell myself to,

Think good thoughts,

Think good thoughts,

Imagine what the world would be if we would just,

Think good thoughts,

Stop the bad from feeding,

I won't let the negativity turn me into my enemy,

Promise to myself that I won't let it get the best of me,

That's how I want to be

I just think rain on a summer night,

Stars filling up the sky,

Sunshining on my face,

Making a secret wish,

Finding my happiness,

That always makes me hold my head up high,

I wanna hold my head up high,

I wanna think good thoughts (Imagine what the world would be if we would just think good thoughts)

I wanna think good thoughts (wouldn't that be something?)

I won't let the negativity turn me into my enemy,

Promise to myself that I won't let it get the best of me,

That's how I want to be

Na, na, na, na