Things To Be Thankful For

Tomorrow isn't just about good food and a big parade, it's about remembering that we all have things worth celebrating in our lives. I'm thankful for all of it.

I'm thankful for my family. They're crazy and funny and all mine. I wouldn't have them any other way.

I'm thankful for my friends, who are the best friends this introverted awkward girl could ever ask for. They put up with me and I'm lucky for it. I'm better for knowing them.

I'm thankful for words; for books and poems and hand written letters. I'm thankful for what words can do when used for good, and for how they can make you feel.

I'm thankful for you, and anyone else who has read my words. You're awesome.

I'm thankful for big, soft, cozy sweaters and weather cold enough to wear them in.

I'm thankful for laughter. It makes me feel good.

I'm thankful for music; for the song that fits with exactly how you're feeling.

I'm thankful for cheese and bread. Because cheese and bread.

I'm thankful for the moon and the stars.

I'm thankful for those "Be Prepared to Stop" signs that are posted before stoplights that blink when the light is about to turn red. Yeah, those are awesome.

I'm thankful for dreams and having the opportunity to try and make them come true, regardless of the outcome. I'm thankful for being able to try.

I'm thankful for trees and seasons and snow and rain and sunshine. To me it's all beautiful.

I'm thankful for having a place to share my thoughts and people to share them with who are willing to listen.

I'm thankful for being able to look forward to what's to come, even if it can be a little scary sometimes. 

I think we should be thankful every day, but now is the time we actually remember to be. I'm thankful for having things to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving. :)

Love & Chaos,
Sam

A Beautiful, Sad Song

A beautiful, sad song I can't stop listening to.

 

 

Love & Chaos,

Sam

What I've Been Listening To Lately...

So the past few months have greatly widened my musical horizons and I couldn't be happier about it. I've discovered a few new favorite bands to love and rediscovered a few old favorites who have recently released new albums. Here's what I've been listening to lately...

1. BASTILLE

The moment I heard a cover of Bastille's new song "Things We Lost in the Fire" I immediately looked them up and have been hooked ever since. They are an English rock band out of London and their new album "Bad Blood" just came out recently and I seriously love it. LOVE IT.

Favorite Songs: "Things We Lost in the Fire" - "Pompeii" - "Bad Blood" - "Flaws"

2. NEW POLITICS

How I've only just now discovered this band in the past few months I have no idea. I wish I'd heard of them years ago. They're from Denmark and they freaking kick ass. I literally love every single song of theirs. Every. Single. One. And with me that almost NEVER happens. Usually when a band I like releases a new album there's some songs I love, some songs I like, and some that just aren't for me. But with these guys I love every single song of theirs ever. Not even kidding.

(My Most Favorite) Favorites: "Stuck on You" - "Tonight You're Perfect" - "Harlem" - "My Love"

3. FALL OUT BOY

I've loved this band since I first heard "Sugar, We're Going Down" way back in the day, and then they left and it was sad. But now they're back and it's fantastic! I know their new album came out a few months ago, but I didn't actually get around to listening to the whole thing til recently. Now that I have I love it and it's been on repeat for the past week!

(New Album) Favorites: "Alone Together" - "Young Volcanoes" - "Miss Missing You" - "Just One Yesterday"

4. PANIC! AT THE DISCO

Panic! has been one of my very favorite bands since pretty much forever (since middle school) and they're new album is definitely worth checking out. Just like all of Panic!s albums, it's different than the one before and shows how amazing they are at changing while still staying true to who they are. Also I'm in love with Brendon Urie and that voice of his. Swoon.

(New Album) Favorites: "Miss Jackson" - "Girls/Girls/Boys" - "This Is Gospel" - "Nicotine"

5. MAYDAY PARADE

Another band I've loved since middle school. I think I'll always have a soft spot for MP. We've been through a lot together.

(New Album) Favorites: "Hold Onto Me" - "Even Robots Need Blankets" - "Angels" -  "12 through 15"

6. PARACHUTE

Love these guys. So funny and just plain cool. Always a great listen. 

(New Album) Favorites: "Disappear" - "Overnight" - "Can't Help" - "Hearts Go Crazy"

RANDOM

Besides albums I've also just been listening to a lot of random songs lately. Big Sean's new single with Lil Wayne and Jhene Aiko "Beware" has been on repeat. Eminem's new song with Rihanna "The Monster" is great. One Direction's new song "Story Of My Life" is just lovely. Paramore's new album came out awhile ago, but I still listen to "Hate to See Your Heart Break," "Still Into You," and "Last Hope" constantly. And then I've been listening to a lot of musical soundtracks lately. Particularly the Guys and Dolls soundtrack because I saw the show twice at my "old" high school over the weekend. The middle sister was in it and did great! Wish I was as brave as her. I've always loved musicals, but I'd never seen Guys and Dolls before. It is now one of my favorites. The songs are so catchy and I can't seem to stop singing them in the shower and in my head at random times during the day.

Anyway, do your ears a favor and check out these amazing albums and singles! Hope you like them as much as I do! 

Love & Chaos,

Sam

P.S. I realize pretty much all of these bands consist of boys, but I promise I like songs sung by girls too! It's just that this month it's been about these albums for me. And if being a fangirl is wrong, then I don't want to be right.