A tribute to Alicia Keys

A Tribute to Alicia Keys

In my life I prosper by looking up to people. And, with that I have many idols. In the past I have written about Anna Wintour but another one of mine is Alicia Keys. She is my absolute queen. She is beautiful and has such raw talent and I have such mad respect for that. 

Growing up was when I heard of Alicia Keys. I remember I was in the backseat of my dads truck and he started playing a CD. My favorite song by Alicia Keys started playing, "Superwoman." This song is mine and my dads song. Being the weird kid I was (still am) I started acting out the song and mouthing the words though I had no idea what the words even were. This sounds quite silly but Alicia Keys made mine and my dads relationship thrive. Having something like a silly song as your foundation of your relationship is the best thing. "Superwoman" has made some good memories in my life and will continue to. 

Alicia Keys is also my idol because she is such a down to earth person. She emits so much feminism power and she is not fake like some other faces you see in the industry. The way she acts, and how she holds herself is everything you want to see in someone with her title. Though I have never met her she seems to treat you as equal to her. She doesn't care about social status, where you come from or who you are. God, I love Alicia Keys. 

My Favorite Alicia Keys Songs:

1. Superwoman

-Obviously

2. No one

3. In Common

4. Love is My Disease

-Freaking Queen

5. Put It In a Love Song

-My two faves: Alicia and Beyonce

6. Sure Looks Good To Me

7. Go Ahead

8. Prelude To A Kiss

She is my inspiration and had been since I was in the backseat of my dads pick up truck 12 years ago. God Bless Alicia Keys. 

Xoxo

Take Time To

Take Time To

In my life I live by my 3 T's. Take Time To. This meaning take time to do things that are meaningful. We all know I love lists so here we go!! 

1. TTT write a letter to your best friend. 

- I recently did this and it gives me such joy.

2. TTT talk to someone new. 

-Thats how I met my best friends, 

Extremely bad quality pic but these are my people.

3. TTT live in the moment.

- Go on that road trip you've been avoiding. 

4. TTT smile at someone. 

5. TTT write. Write anything that comes to mind. 

6. TTT take pictures. Pretend to be a professional for a day. 

7. TTT thank people.

8. TTT apologize if needed. 

9. TTT hug. 

10. TTT listen to some new music.

11. TTT say "I love you."

12. TTT clear your mind.

13. TTT read a book.

14. TTT tell someone how appreciated they are. 

15. TTT look through old photos. 

This is quite a simple post but I really do live by these. All of these are important to me and is a  reminder to me everyday. Everyone sometimes needs to take a little time to do something that could benefit someone else.


Xoxo

Songs from August

Songs from August 

So, I thought I would start something new!! At the end of every month I want to put a list of new songs that I find and my favorites as well. Hope you enjoy and please take a listen, these are amazing. 

1.  Bitter Pill by Gavin James.

Holy crap, this is my song. Like there is so much passion behind all the words Gavin James is saying and its the kind of song that makes you want to get up and do something... Or just cry. Either is fine really. 

2. Back Again by Flor.

This is the song that I imagine myself skipping down the street dancing like they do in all those cheesy movies. Everyone has one of those songs right?? Maybe I am just crazy.

3. Wherever you take me by Quiet Company.
Wherever you take me is a song I like to listen to on a bad day when honestly you just need to cry it out. It sparks so much emotion which I think is such an impressive quality an artist can have. It messes with your emotions but it helps. So good.

4. Home Alone by Ansel Elgort.
One day while browsing through twitter I found a post from Ansel Elgort advertising his new song (Home Alone). I was completely un aware that he made music. Yet alone music this good. This is such a good piece and you really gets you going.



5. Spirits by Strumberella.
This is a chill song. I find myself wanting to go on long drives and roll my windows down soaking up the last few days of summer.

6. Sunshine by Powers.
While listening to this song you cant help but break out in full on dance. It will bring such a big smile to your face, its so fun and call me a loser for saying this but funky. I love it so much.



7. First by Cold War Kids.
This song is such a classic and has so much passion behind it. Passion makes me feel passionate so I love this song. Cold War Kids is such an iconic band.

8. Build it Better by Aaron Wright.
I myself am a musician and I play piano and sing. This song is absolutely beautiful and I love to sing and play this song. Its so amazing how many emotions you can experience just through music. And god, the lyrics. Please listen to the lyrics. Its amazing.

9. No ones here to sleep by Naughty Boy.
My best friend Josh has amazing taste in music. He shared this song with a few weeks back and I swear, its actually become a ritual to listen to this song everyday. Its so good that you'll never get tired of it.

10. I Can't Swim by Elliot Moss.
If youve read my blog before you know about my slight obsession with Elliot Moss. Just kidding my HUGE obsession. I love his music and this one is of my favorites off his album. 

11. The Night by HONNE.
I really like how smooth this songs feel. The transitions between dynamics is overly impressive and its just such a good song to listen to. It helps me calm my nerves or when Im writing it truly inspires me.

12. All I Want by Kodaline.
Another cry song, I know I seem sad right. Trust me though, this song changes something. Its not something that I can put into words but it makes you feel so much. And when I experience this through a song it makes me love that song so much more. Please I beg of you, just listen to it.

Thats it! (For now)
Trust me, I could go on and on and on and on and on because the music word is so diverse. So please just take a listen and indulge yourself. You wont regret it.

Xoxo