‘00s Music Spotlight: You’re Beautiful by James Blunt

Butterflies, this song was out long before I started sharing my world with you guys but it definitely would’ve made my list of best songs of 2004. This song was released on English singer-songwriter James Blunt’s  Back to Bedlam album is definitely one of the best songs of the 2000s. Also, he’s on tour this year so if you’re a fan...go check him out!

My Favorite Lyrics from the Track:

My life is brilliant, My love is pure.
I won't lose no sleep on that, 'Cause I've got a plan.
She could see from my face that I was, Fuckin' high.
You're beautiful, it's true.

Music: The Ultimate Positive Vibes Playlist

Butterflies, did you know that March is National Optimism Month? Personally, I’m usually more pessimistic than optimistic because life has definitely traumatized me, but when I think about the pursuit of happiness, being optimistic is really the only way one can find their true happiness and radiate positivity. Being optimistic not only helps build up your perseverance to life obstacles, it also kind of gives you something to believe in. Being pessimistic or cynical is not a bad thing, in this crazy world it’s actually best to keep some kind of guard up, but when I need to I often find the boost of positivity I need to get by in a book or by listening to music. 

Below is a list of some of the most optimistic songs I know. As new tracks are released or discovered, this list will be updated annually. Enjoy!

 

Best Elizabeth Taylor Quotes

The only knowledge I had about one of the world’s most influential women of all time when I was growing up is that she got married A LOT, that’s pretty much the only thing people cared about. I recently discovered some pretty cool new things that I never knew about her. Elizabeth Taylor was born in the UK and later moved to the US with her family. She started acting as a youth and later became a very respected businesswoman and humanitarian. She became royalty, made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000. Elizabeth Taylor was born with distichiasis (double eyelashes) which gave her naturally fuller looking eyelashes and another genetic mutation that caused her dark blue eyes to appear violet at times. Elizabeth Taylor’s unique natural beauty was and still is admired by people all over the world. Her birthday is today February 27th, so in celebration of her I’m sharing some of my favorite Elizabeth Taylor quotes below:

In the Kitchen: Boozy Holidays to Celebrate

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Butterflies, when you’re done adulting for the week, what’s your favorite adult beverage to unwind with? Whether you are a beer, wine, shot or cocktail person, if you’re looking for a reason to indulge in your drink of choice, check out these boozy occasions to drink to below. Also don't forget to check out my list of Texas Food Festivals and my Texas Breweries series.

'10s Music Spotlight: Shut Up and Dance by WALK THE MOON

So I'm listening to Pandora at work today and one of my favorite songs from 2014 by Walk the Moon came on and I've been smiling ever since. It's weird that it came on today because yesterday I was exchanging corny jokes with a friend and one of the jokes that was sent to me was "what do you get when you cross an insomniac with a ballerina?...someone who dances the night away" haha. Anyway, this song always puts me in a great mood...check it out:

My favorite lyrics from this track: