burfday week tunes

Hello my lovelies,

Is it Friday yet?! The extra special, it's my birthday, I get cake at the office Friday!!? I would like Tuesday to be over already. I think I may dislike it more than Monday (bold statement I know)...Plus, last night I was making dinner at the same time I was putting together my overnight oats for this morning's breakfast and somehow peppered my overnight oats instead of my dinner. FML. I didn't have another apple to start over / was lazy. So now as I sit here eating my oats and they taste funny... I wonder why. Ugh.

Let's just get to some music.

The Ceremonies :: Land of Gathering

3 brothers in a band! Plus, the oldest is only 21. It's like Hanson, but good.

The Avett Brothers :: Spanish Pipedream

The Avett Brothers always make me happy and this John Prine cover is fabulous. It's just makes me want to move to the country. build a home. and eat some peaches.

Said The Whale :: This City's A Mess

Vancouver based band that I am digging these days. Not all Canucks are weird, eh?!

Local Natives :: Who Knows, Who Cares

This song isn't new, in fact it's off their debut album, but I just love it every time I hear it and since it is my birthday week, I can make you listen to older songs if I want to.

Jai Paul :: BTSTU

Watch out for this guy, he is about to blow up. Plus, he is British and that's just 10 extra cool points. Although don't play it too loud among certain company there are curse words.

Disclosure :: When A Fire Starts To Burn

This song from the English duo is weird, but I can't stop listening to it. Oh electronic music, you make me happy. Not as happy as it makes Helene, but close.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. :: If You Don't See Me

I mean you pretty much have to like this band, just for their name.

The Features :: This Disorder

These lyrics: 

Well I think I know a remedy.

Just shake your arms and move your feet,

and pretty soon you will find a beat,

Find a beat,

And do what happens naturally.

Happy Tunesday! 

<3 BB

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fair shenanigans

So the majority of this weekend was spent with family at the fair! And not just any fair... THE OLD TIME FAIR in West Linn, Or. This fair is pretty much a tradition in my family, as my Grandparent's have been going to or volunteering at it with their Lion's Club for at least 50 years (I think?). 

It always falls right around my birthday too. So when I was little we would celebrate my birthday by getting to go to the fair. 

This year we took my little cousins, including my cousin Emma who turned 8 over the weekend and wanted to celebrate at the fair too. She is a girl after my own heart.

I think the rides are probably older than I am, but whatevers. They were still entertaining for the kiddos and didn't break down. 

My mom came up for the weekend too, so it was extra nice to spend some time with her and my sister while she was here. Also, it's ok to hate my mom a little for how tan she is. I do every.day.



My cousin, Aunt, and I even volunteered with my Grandma's Lions Club to help make Lion's Paws (aka Elephant Ears). I might have eaten one or two throughout the weekend too.

Don't worry I was very gracious when it came to the cinnamon and sugar dumped sprinkled on top. 

What kind of shenanigans did you get into this weekend?! Does anyone else love fair food?! 

<3 BB 

#backthatazzup into my birthday week

Happy One Week Until My Birthday, Folks!

Get excited. 

::And if you're feeling generous buy me this for my birthday;)

::Or better yet, get me one of these.

::Whatever.Loser.I will cut you.

::Check out this interview with Macklemore as he decodes some of the lyrics to one of his songs and his struggle with alcohol.  

::I want to do something better with my life, like this. 

::You should probably be a fan of my friend Erin O'Neill now, so when she is a big timer you'll already be in the know. (So hipster of you)

::This is sometimes read all times why I run.

::Weird ways to burn 200 calories.

::11 types of people we should unfriend in real life.

::And for #backthatazzup I leave you with a glorious song and video.

Because, who doesn't need a little Lionel in their life once in a while?! 
Cheers to the weekend!  <3 BB 

shut it down. deal breaker.

Since I know you are all wondering, the concert last night was everything my little emo heart hoped for and dreamed of. The Postal Service has always been on my must see concert list, but was hard to cross off when the band hadn't been putting new music out or traveling in years.  PLUS! I didn't even snooze my alarm this morning...That might of also had to do with the fact that Brad called me out on snoozing my alarm and said I wouldn't be able to not snooze but..... TAKE THAT, BRAD. I WON!!!!!

Anyway, The highlight of the show though, may have been his opening act Big Freedia.  Wow, that was an experience the white people of Portland might not have been ready for. TWERK, TWERK city. She he had 3 stage dancers with her and they got their twerk on. Not even sure we saw their faces once, just their backsides twerking. Twerking on the floor, twerking on the drum set, twerking on each other.... Miley would have been proud. It was awesome and weird all at the same time.

The experience got me to thinking, thank the lawd that this is not a first date for me and Brad. Could have been real awkward. And while I have my dating history, I don't really have anything good for a blog post to link up with Erin and MacKensie for when it comes to Dating Disasters....but it did make me think about how I appreciate Brad for not having crappy taste in music....That would totally be a deal breaker... This then lead me down the path of other deal breakers I have on my list.

1) He can't make a decision.

Everyone knows I am the most indecisive person ever. If you can't take the reins and make a decision for me once in a while, like where to eat or what we want to do for evening... Deal Breaker.

2) He can't handle my sarcasm and passive aggressive comments.

I am the QUEEN of passive aggressive comments with a hint of sarcasm sprinkled in. If you get offended that's a deal breaker. Also, if I use the term honey with you, it's probably because I am actually talking down to you.

3) He can't quote the following shows or relate them back to real life at a moment's notice.

Friends, The League, The Office. I am still working on Friends with Brad, may be a deal breaker in the making.

4) He has weird feet. 

Just.Eww.

5) He tells me cilantro doesn't even a have a taste.

Are You Kidding Me?! It tastes like the devil's sweat.

6.) He doesn't know how to cook. 

I can cook a delicious feast if I want to,  but sometimes I am tired and lazy and I want you to do it and it better not be mac n' cheese, unless it's the shapes kind.

7. He wears toe shoes. 

8) He makes fun of my blog. 
You make fun of my blog, I make fun of you on it.

9.) He is a bad tipper.
Come on bro, I worked in the restaurant industry. Do better than 13%.

10.) He is obessed with Twitter.
Oh wait, Brad is.... UGH.

Luckily Brad has a lot of other good qualities besides the whole can't reference Friends and is on the twitter twatter too much. I guess I'll keep him around for a little longer.

What are some of your deal breakers that would lead to disaster?!


Cheers to dating!

<3 BB

i think i am getting too old for concerts

So, as I mentioned yesterday, Brad and I have tickets to the Postal Service concert tonight.  While I am so pumped to see the show, there is a part of me that is dreading the 8pm start time. This grandma is usually sprawled out on the couch by that time in her PJs counting down the seconds for an appropriate time to go to bed.  Silver lining though - I sprung for seats!!! Winning. This lead me to think about all the reasons why I may be getting too old to enjoy live shows for the bands I love.

1) Standing room only is hard.

Does anyone else's back and knees get sore after about an hour of standing?!  I will take a concert in the park with a blankie and some chairs thank you very much. 

2) The start times are way past my bedtime.

But no, really, why do you insist on having your start time be 9pm for the headliner, only to then come on 25 mins late? Are you kidding me?! Ain't nobody got time for that. Plus, you have just made me stand an extra 25 mins, we already know my back and knees can't handle that. 

3) The 21 and over sections are getting smaller and smaller. 

I went to the Macklemore concert in Portland a few months ago. No joke there were tweens getting dropped off by their parents on the side of the venue. Then our group had to stand in the wayyyy back where the tiny 21 and over section was so we didn't get mauled by children.  Really, your parents let you listen to this music?! There are curse words. 

4) The music is really loud. 

One of the Allen Stone concerts I went to, I was super close to the stage, but was right next to a speaker.  My ears were still ringing the next morning. Hey Allen, would you mind turning it down just a tad? I would appreciate it. 

5) Cellphones have taken the place of lighters. 

That's weird. Also, don't get me started on cell phones at concerts. Let me break some news to you, honey, you're never going to look at that blurry piece of sheet photo again.  And that video you just took, you won't be able to tell what song it is tomorrow. PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY.

Sign me up to see Chicago, maybe some Barry Manilow or something.

But no really, I won't give up my live music, just yet.  However, I may start being more selective in the concerts I attend. 

Cheers, 

<3 BB

Tunesday Struggles

Here are some things I'd like to share with you.

::I almost forgot that I have a Postal Service concert tomorrow night. Looks like I am staying out late on a school work night. Also reminds me I need to print my tickets.

::My Sirius radio expires on the 24th and I just can't justify spending money to renew it when I have things like Pandora and Songza...but I know I am really going to miss it a.lot. (Insert, my life is so hard, feel bad for me) 

::Speaking of music apps, does anyone else Shazam a song and then go to their recent tags to realize you have already tagged the song like 4 different times?! No, just me?! I must not have a good memory or really like some new songs these days.

Lucius :: Don't Just Sit There 

I can't get enough of female lead pop/electronic duos these days and Lucius is just that. Two little ladies just doing their thing.  Don't Just Sit There is super catchy and I dig it.

MS MR :: Hurricane 

Oh weird, another song with a female lead singer. This is one of those songs that I kept Shazamming and then realized I already had 3 other times. Sorry, not sorry.

Major Lazer feat. Amber of Dirty Projectors :: Get Free

Amber of the Dirty Projectors can do no wrong in my eyes and I think she just takes this song to another level. Also digging the Jamaican vibes of this song.

On An On :: The Hunter

Two things, when I Shazamed this song the other day, the album artwork that came up was Hunter Hayes. Not cool, Shazam, not cool. Also, Their name really is On An On, not And. Throws me off every time.

Avicii :: Wake Me Up

Loving this song for workouts. The song itself isn't over the top from the beginning, but it just keeps building and building and it helps keep my workout going. Plus Aloe Blacc is doing the vocals and I LURVE him.

Grouplove :: Ways To Go

I might like this Grouplove song more than their other single Colours which is saying something, because that song is effing catchy.

Lewis Watson :: Sink Or Swim

Taking it down a notch with this song, but it's still super catchy and I love Lewis' voice. 

Postal Service :: Such Great Heights 

Gotta end with my Postal Service in honor of their concert I almost forgot about tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers to Tunesday!

<3 BB

Tattooed Shenannies

So this happened over the weekend, guys.

That's right, this girl got tattoo number two done at Adorn. 

Look past the tragic curling wand scar .

The other one can be found on my foot. Now before everyone asks, because that's what happens anytime you get a tattoo.  Thy symbol technically is the symbol for air, but really, when it comes down to my reasons for getting the tattoo it wasn't because of the symbol's meaning.  I could sit here and tell you that I got it, because it represents the air that we all breathe and need to survive (you know real hippie shit), but I won't lie to you. To be honest, I just really love geometric shapes and designs and have been wanting a second tattoo for a while now. To me, tattoos are just another form of art and I, personally, don't feel like every tattoo you have has to have some deep and powerful meaning behind it. I just think they need to make you happy and I appreciate the form of art that tattooing is....then again what do I actually know?!

Also, on Sunday, Granny gave us some good advice and we used it at the Pet Aid 2013. 

Pet Aid was put on by our local Alternative radio station 94.7 and featured a bunch of local bands including Portugal The Man as the headliner. The event was free, but they were requesting donations for Multnomah Country Animal Services. THERE WERE PUPPIES EVERYWHERE. CUTENESS OVERLOAD. 

Plus, it was right on the waterfront at Sellwood Riverfront Park, which is always nice.

What kind of shenanigans did you get into this weekend?! 

<3 BB