Random nights make the best weekends

What a weekend. Saw some old friends, made some new ones and danced the night away.

Friday I went out to Griffin Lounge (not really my type of place but whatevs) to celebrate Mike Sis's bday and had the best surprise of the year, Matty B showed up! I haven't seen him in far too long, so glad one of my faves came out. The night ended with Sam and I having DPD until 3am....this time without the cops being called.

Saturday had catch up/coffee with Meg - there are very few things better than a soul session to start the day. It must be the month of birthdays because CDC had his birthday party/after the election party on Saturday night. Had some great convos with random people, I love nights like that. After the party, I went to Underground in hopes to catch the end of Carrie's friend's band, unfortunately I was too late, but still fun.

Overall, couldn't have asked for a better weekend after the stress of the past few weeks.

By far the coolest invention ever - solo cups with "blackboards" to label your drinks.

Letting go

I don't know how long I can do this, he said. I think the universe has different plans for me & we sat there in silence & I thought to myself that this is the thing we all come to & this is the thing we all fight & if we are lucky enough to lose, our lives become beautiful with mystery again & I sat there silent because that is not something that can be said.

.thestorypeople.

Letting go of the past.

Forgiving, but not forgetting.

Taking chances.

Creating new memories and cherishing old ones.

Growing up.

Song of the day

I've been listening to Joshua Radin a lot lately and feel in love with his song Brand New Day (ignore the intro). The lyrics just put a smile on my face and I know that I'll get through whatever obstacles may come my way. Here's my favorite part:

Most kind of stories

Save the best part for last

Most stories have a hero who finds

You make your past your past

Ya you make your past your past

It’s a brand new day

The sun is shinning

It’s a brand new day

For the first time

In such a long long time

I know

I’ll be ok

This cycle never ends

Gotta fall in order to mend

Fab Feb

Yep, starting over. I’ve dedicated the month of February to the best person I know, me (sorry Mo). I’m aware that it’s the shortest month, but I can’t do too much introspection or I’ll go crazy. I’m sure a therapist would have a field day with that.

So you may ask “Why February? Why not January when you have a chance to ‘start over’?” The answer is simple. In January I was content. Not happy, not sad, but content. Since then, I’ve made some major life choices and need to re-configure my path. In short, I’m going to find out what makes me happy. A very wise friend told me that you can’t make anyone else happy unless you like youself and where you’re at. With that in mind, I’m going on a month of getting back to basics. Doing what feels right, and not worrying about the small things I tend to obsess over.

Join me on this new adventure, who knows where it will take me!

xo,

D

Update to FB quiz...

Mo (ok, ok, I helped) wanted to share her pick with the world:

Your Artist: N*Sync

Are you male or female: Girlfriend

Describe yourself: Selfish

How do you feel about yourself: Celebrity

Describe where you currently live: Forever in your Heart

If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Tell me, Tell me....baby

Your favorite form of transportation: Sailing

What is your best piece of advice?: Do Your Thing

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?: Something Like You

Your favorite food is: Pop

How I would like to die: Digital Getdown

What is your biggest fear: Everything I Own

My soul's present condition: I Drive Myself Crazy

Something you would tell your Family: Music of my Heart OR No Strings Attached OR I Never Knew the Meaning of Christmas

ps...Space Cowboy can work for every answer :)

pps...who knew N*Sync had this many songs?

Lolla countdown....3 days!

Ahhh so excited, just picked up my lolla tickets for me and big brother. Taking Friday off work so I can fully enjoy the festivities all weekend long. Check back after for highlights (and lowlights, if any)!

All I need for the weekend :)

Pick a band, any band

A little quiz I stole from Facebook that I thought would be fun to try: By using songs from ONE ARTIST, answer the questions below. Try not to repeat any song titles.

Your Artist: ekoostik hookah

Are you male or female: Sweet Lucy

Describe yourself: Keepin' Time

How do you feel about yourself: Loner

Describe where you currently live: Chicago Rhythm Jam

If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Caribou

Your favorite form of transportation: Mississippi Steamboat

What is your best piece of advice?: Day by Day

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?: Madeline

Your favorite food is: Voodoo Stew

How I would like to die: Rollercoaster

What is your biggest fear: Bats in the Belfry

My soul's present condition: In the Clouds

Something you would tell your Family: Everybody's got Something to Hide