New Year, New Adventures

Happy 2013 first and foremost to all of you!

You probably have noticed that it's been quite quiet around this little space of mine here on the Internet..

It's because I have struggled with the idea of what and how much I should share about my personal life.

After time out I have come to a decision to end this journey over here.

BUT as I am closing this door I am opening another one..

The Music Smoothie

It's a tumblr page for the music and sounds I love and have loved in the past.

Music is my passion. It has always been. Music is a big part of my life.

So I would like to welcome all of you over there from now on!

Have a blissful new year!

Until next time!

Love,

R

Monday Music FIx : James Arthur

Good morning you lovely people!

How are you doing?

My life has been pretty sweet lately, but it's not why I'm here for this Monday morning. It's Monday Music Fix time, of course!

And this time it's about a young man called James Arthur, who won the 2012 X Factor in the UK.

I don't watch X Factor and/or Idols that religiously. Especially the audition part of the shows, because I don't enjoy watching people making a fool of themselves. I just feel kind of awkward and embarrassed.. Yes, I feel embarrassed watching them.. Is it only me?

But then someone like this guy comes along..

I think I'm not the only one who cried watching his audition for the first time. Heck, I even got a lump in my throat just now while watching it again. He sings from this place of hurt and it has the ability to touch so many people on so many levels.

This guy gives me serious goose-pumps. He made every song he performed his own and I really really like him. And I bet he's going to be huge. HUGE.

Here's his performance after it was announced that he won.

You should check it out!

Have a good one!

Love,

R

Winter [wonder]land

Nature is wonderful during this time of the year.

It's rather refreshing to go into the wild and unwind.

Hope you have a chance to do it, too!

Love,

R

The Sessions [loved it]

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What an adorable and heartwarming movie this was. I don't want to re-tell the story here and ruin the experience for you if you haven't seen it yet. All I can say is that I loved it. I had a feeling that I would like the movie! There were moments when I bursted out laughing out loud, there were these quiet moments and there were moments when the guy next to me dropped a few tears. 

If you are sensitive to the subject of sex and/or nudity, then maybe you will not like it.. But I seriously doubt it. It's a beautiful story and it's told in a very respectable way. 

I would definitely recommend it!

Love,

R

P.S. Have you seen The Intouchables ?

Monday Music Fix : Taking it back

I stumbled on this video last week and it instantly brought back memories. Memories from 6/7 years ago. 

Does music do that for you too?

It reminded me of my first real boyfriend. Why?

Hah! Because he really did not like that I liked this guy's music. He was a tad bit jealous.

This sounds so funny right now, but it was kind of an issue back then.

But nothing comes between me and my music choices, so Craig stayed. 

Have a happy Monday, peeps!

Love,

R

Over the weekend

I've been kind of bad with taking photos lately..

I do apologize!

This weekend went by in a blink of an eye, didn't it?

I spent so little time at home..

 I was out visiting friends and family, rehearsing for a small dance performance that's coming up this week, clearing the drive way from snow at my parents house with a helpful friend and celebrating the second advent with a celebratory dinner at a friends house.

1. A random braid appeared in my hair

2. Newest addition to my accessories collection created by a dear friend of mine

3. Snow

4. Rocking the newest accessory

I hope you had a fun one!

Love,

R

'Coz this is how..

..you do push ups, right?!

I don't know about you, but push ups and me have not gone well together in the past.

I decided to start training to be able to do push ups without losing the proper form 2 months ago.

It's getting better! Slowly, but it's happening.

But, my goodness.. The types of push ups this guy does!

Amazing!

Love,

R