Kanye Didn't Interrupt This Time...

So, today at 2pm, Taylor Swift performed a little surprise concert Auburn Hotel and Conference Center. Thanks to these guys and their project, 350 lucky Auburn students got to see her perform live. Regardless, of actually being there or not, Auburn was buzzing with excitement while facebook and twitter were being blown up with T-Swift updates. It was a good afternoon on the plains, a good afternoon, indeed.

something old, something new

This weekend the WHOLE fam got together in Mobile (where my dad's side of the family lives) for the first time in years to attend one of my cousin's weddings.

We stayed here:

The Battle House Hotel

The wedding was held here:

St. Mary's Catholic Church (the church my dad grew up going to)

And the reception was held here:

The Ezell House

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

I've been sick with the stomach bug since Sunday evening. I spent two and a half hours at the med clinic by myself. My parents came and picked me up to take me back home. I've had blood drawn a total of three times. I've been tested for mono, strep, UT infection, flu, and half a dozen other illnesses. On the plus side, I've been excused from class all week. No water aerobics for me! Fortunately, this was the week to get sick. I didn't miss much, except notes taken in class. Thankfully I have the greatest friends in the world who have offered to drive me from place to place, to go the grocery store for me, let me copy their lecture notes, and have just checked up on me.

cute as a button

Another Moleskine transformation complete. I'm stuck with a huge bag of buttons, and no ideas as to how to use them.

i'm such a gleek

Good news...GLEE is back!! I've been watching Glee since it premiered last fall, and this season's premier was just as great as I thought it would be. Idina Menzel was a nice touch, especially after Kristen Chenoweth appeared last season. Next week the Madonna episode aires, and judging by this clip, it is going to be fan-tastic.

"Dolphins are just gay sharks."

My Life in Lists #3

Last night I was telling Jana how I created a playlist of my favorite 30 secular songs of all time. (And about how little variety there is. But I know what I like.) So here it is...(more or less in order. it's kinda close.)

1. Lovers in Japan-- Coldplay
2. Life in Technicolor ii-- Coldplay
3. You and I Both-- Jason Mraz
4. Your Body Is A Wonderland-- John Mayer
5. Viva La Vida-- Coldplay
6. Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours-- Stevie Wonder
7. I've Got the World On A String-- Frank Sinatra
8. On Top-- The Killers
9. Politik-- Coldplay
10. You Send Me-- Aretha Franklin
11. Moses (Live)-- Coldplay
12. In My Place-- Coldplay
13. You Make My Dreams Come True-- Daryl Hall and John Oates
14. Mr. Blue Sky-- Electric Light Orchestra
15. Bennie And The Jets-- Elton John
16. Fly Me To The Moon-- Frank Sinatra
17. Beyond the Sea-- Bobby Darin
18. Nothing Left to Lose-- Needtobreathe
19. These Arms of Mine-- Otis Redding
20. The Girl-- City and Colour
21. When the Night Comes-- Dan Auerbach
22. Strawberry Swing-- Coldplay
23. City of Blinding Lights-- U2
24. You Are The Best Thing-- Ray LaMontagne
25. Best for Last-- ADELE
26. Wouldn't It Be Nice-- The Beach Boys
27. The Feeling-- Ben Rector
28. Perfect-- Jon McLaughlin
29. Come Dance With Me-- Frank Sinatra
30. I'd Rather Be With You-- Joshua Radin

coldplay in concert may 2009

john mayer in concert february 2010

dinner with 1504

blueberry pie a la mode

shrimp and grits

Auburn Smells Like Honeysuckles. And I Like It.

Kanga: Pooh, Roo has a little surprise for you.
Roo: Flowers.
Winnie the Pooh: Honeysuckle!
[Pooh tries to eat flowers]
Kanga: No, Pooh, you don't eat them. You smell them.
Winnie the Pooh: Oh.

The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books.

So I know these Penguin hardcover classic sets have been out for some time, but I finally bought one ("Emma," just in case you were wondering). They are lovely, lovely, lovely. Let's be honest, I really want the entire set. However, I think I will indulge myself one book at a time. As much as I love the cheap, Penguin paperback classics, this particular set is to die for. I think all books should be just as beautiful.

God Save the Queen

This is why I adore Jude Law. And most other Englishmen, for that matter.
I would have paid big money to see him in "Hamlet."