End of the semester wrap-up

The Good:

-I have successfully maintained my weight this semester, despite my eating habits being...less than good. I will get back on track next semester.
-Making new friends.
-The new Spotify for Facebook app. So much new music...I love it!!
-Passing all my classes and successfully entering into the 2nd half of senior year. Yikes. Am I really almost done with college?
-This song in particular:




The Bad:
-Having some of the worst final project groups ever. Dear professors: this is why you should let your students pick their own groups...
-Talking to a guy for 3 weeks, and then having him start ignoring me. Because that's SUCH a mature way to act...

And this is what happens when the semester starts...

...I don't blog!! Sorry guys. I have more group projects this semester than ever. It's so crazy!!

Until I can get back on a regular blogging schedule...please enjoy some of my recent favorite songs, workout and otherwise. ;)

Brooke Fraser - "Deciphering Me" and "Something in the Water"






Kim Walker-Smith/Chris Quilala/Jesus Culture - "Your Love Never Fails" and "Happy Day"

This week's workout playlist

...aka the "Hillsong United is taking over" post. ;)

Warm-up:

Shawn McDonald - "Better Way" and "Closer"

My big brother has been playing the CD these are on A LOT. As a result, I can't get them out of my head...

Sweat music...

Hillsong United has been dominating my iPod this week. They have a LOT of good power walking/running songs.

Solution (see "I heart." post for a link to that)

Yours Forever

Go

Break Free

Take It All

Cool down

Nova

Take a listen, add them to your own playlist if you like them...

I heart.

So I'm kind of in love with this song...

Artist: Hillsong United
Song: Solution
Album: All of the Above

I've seen these guys live. They really rock it!!! :D I highly recommend their music for workouts or just driving on the highway with the windows rolled down...yeah, it's that good. :)

The title is related to these guys too. Google "I heart revolution". It's a great cause.

The music blog, part 3!

Don't worry, I'm not turning this into a music blog. However, I do love music, and it's an important part of my workout. I have 2 more songs that y'all might like to add to your workout playlists. They're extremely catchy and fun to sing along to!!








Now, on to something not music-related. One of my friends and I decided to hit Target yesterday. We found some GREAT sales on workout gear - C9 by Champion running shorts are running between $10-$15! Of course, we stocked up. If you need workout gear, I'd make a trip over to Target and take advantage of the sales!!

Stuck in my head.

Raise your hand if you thought you'd never like rap/hip-hop music.

*raises hand*

*looks around*

I can't possibly be the only one! Come on now. ;)

Well, if you raised your hand like I did, check out the song below. I heard this a couple weeks ago and I absolutely LOVE it. It's also fantastic to power walk/run to.

Schoolchurchfriendsbusy!

I know, I know. I'm a bad blogger. But if you had the amount of schoolwork I had, you'd totally understand!! Haha. I've also recently started volunteering at my church, so that's eating up some time as well. I don't mind, though. I've made some truly AMAZING friends and I really enjoy what I'm doing. To make up for my lack of blogging, here are some of my recent favorite workout songs:
Artist: Jesus Culture (feat. Kim Walker) Song: We Cry Out Album: We Cry Out (2008)
Artist: TobyMac feat. John Cooper Song: Tonight Album: Tonight (2010)
Artist: TobyMac feat. Beckah Shae and Siti Monroe Song: Funky Jesus Music Album: Tonight (2010)

100th post!

Good morning all!

Hope everyone is having a great week so far! Mine has been crazy busy, as I expected. I'm back from spring break (Boo!!) so my profs have, of course, been piling on the work.

I've had a few other...uh...interesting things happen this week, but I'll save THAT for a later post. ;)

Workout song of the week:


Artist: TobyMac
Song: Funky Jesus Music
Album: Tonight (2010)

One of my friends introduced me to this song, and even though it's not really my "style" of music, it's been great to exercise to. It has also been stuck in my head for the past 4 days.

Time for class to start!

Um, wow...just wow. Seriously, one of the best a cappella performances I've ever heard!!



Yes, I know what month it is.
Yes, indeed, that is Christmas music.
But DUDE. It's SO GOOD!

And, of course, it helps that the guy singing it is one of my favorite singers of all time. click and click again

love, love is coming through your headphones...

Why was this song not around when I was in middle and high school?!

Artist: Britt Nicole
Song: Headphones
Album: The Lost Get Found

I've got a feeling it won't be long...

Well, I've been back in school for 1 week. I've got a pretty good feeling about this semester already, hence this song...

"I've got a feeling that it won't be long...maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong..."

Sinusitis: round 2...and other things

...hopefully this is the last round!! Sinus infections are no bueno.

I finished the original antibiotic, but I was still feeling sick. So my doctor put me on a stronger antibiotic for another week. I am hoping and praying that this one works, especially since classes start back up in under a week!! I'm taking 16 (!!) credit hours this semester. I don't have time to be sick!!

Despite not feeling that great, I have managed to exercise a little. (Thanks ExerciseTV.) These are the 2 workouts I've been doing the most...


http://www.exercisetv.tv/workout-videos/cardio/cardio-slimdown-4888 (Power walking, Leslie Sansone, 20 min.)


http://www.exercisetv.tv/workout-videos/cardio/straight-to-the-core-6665 (Yoga/pilates for abs, Elise Gulan, 10 min.)

My top 5 workout songs this week:

Britt Nicole - Welcome to the Show click
Britt Nicole - Glow click
Carrie Underwood - Songs Like This click
Third Day - Make Your Move click
Switchfoot - You Already Take Me There click

"Everybody knows that's how we roll!"

Song: How We Roll
Artist: Britt Nicole
Album: The Lost Get Found (2009)

I'm done with FINALS!!
It's so wierd to be done. While I was doing my power walk, I kept thinking, "I'm forgetting something...I just know it..." Haha.
Time to get into VACATION mode! I get to spend time with the besties this weekend (!). We'll be doing some cookie baking. Anyone got any recipies for healthy, easy to make, yummy cookies??

Study break

I am loving this song this week.



Artist: Britt Nicole
Song: Ready
Album: Say It (2007)

It's great for power walking/jogging, but it's also got a great message. I love the lyrics in the bridge:

I'll put this behind me, the way you defined me
Love says I'm something more
I'm over the pain, I'm done with the shame
I found what I've waited for
You left me with scars
But He healed my heart
I've found my place secure in His arms
So I'll put this behind me
I'll put you behind me

Happy...uh...Black Friday!

Hey bloggies!!

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving!! I know I did. I spent the day with family and enjoyed some great food. Yum...sweet potato pie. I still made some time for exercising, but not as much as normal. I did a 30 minute power walk and a little Pilates, and that was enough for yesterday. I believe in the occasional indulgence. ;)

Now, who actually braved the crowds and went out at some ungodly hour this morning? Not me. I slept in. :p I will be hitting the mall sometime this weekend, but it should be calmer.

Finally, I have had this song on repeat the past few days:



Artist: Taylor Swift
Song: Sparks Fly
Album: Speak Now (2010)

More music!

What does a blogger do when she's waiting for class to start?

She posts music, of course. Oh, and sits on Facebook. ;)




Loving this one this week. Great for running or power walking :)

Artist: Third Day
Song: Make Your Move
Album: Move (2010)




Yes, that is more Christmas music. ;)

Artist: BarlowGirl
Song: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (live)
Album: Home For Christmas (2008)

This week's playlist

I find that I've been listening to these songs most this week:

1. God is in Control - Avalon
2. Grace Amazing - Jimmy Needham feat. Trip Lee
3. The Story Of Us - Taylor Swift
4. You Already Take Me There - Switchfoot
5. Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Avalon
6. Your Grace Is Enough - Matt Maher
7. Beautiful, Beautiful - Francesca Battistelli
8. Lady is a Tramp (Glee Version) - Glee Cast
9. Lucky (Glee Version) - Glee Cast
10. Even If - ZOEgirl

cold.

It's FREEZING here.

No, seriously. I woke up yesterday morning, stuck my head out the door, and was like, "I think I need to change my outfit for the day..."

I may or may not have worn a scarf on campus all day yesterday. ;) And I may or may not be living in my sweatpants and 2 pairs of socks today.

What can I say? I'm a true Southern girl.

Power walking song of the week:



Artist: Jimmy Needham feat. Trip Lee
Song: Grace Amazing
Album: Nightlights (2010)

This is one of those songs that WILL get stuck in your head on first listen and it won't get out - but in a good way. I caught myself humming it during an exam yesterday.

Things I love...

• Jesus :)
• Family
• Old and new friends
• Living a healthy lifestyle
• This song:
  
  

"I bring it to You..."

Artist: Avalon
Song: I Bring It To You
Album: The Creed (2004)

Love, love, love. If you're worrying about something right now, listen to this song!