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.

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.

Long overdue.

WOW. I definitely meant to post sooner than this. Who knew that a part-time internship would actually make your summer busy?? Ha, ha. I love it though - I'm working with a great bunch of people and learning a lot!!

I added several new songs to my workout playlist, so I'll start off by sharing those:

1. "Like A Lion" - David Crowder Band (this is great for warm-ups!)

2. "Awake and Alive" - Skillet (I love singing along to this one)

3. "Best Kept Secret" - Skillet

4. "Make Your Move" - Third Day

5. "Must Have Done Something Right" - Relient K

6. "Monster" - Skillet (This is what I call "sweat music". Always motivates me to push it a little farther)

7. "Funky Jesus Music" - tobyMac

8. "Cross the Line" - Superchic[k]

9. "Alive" - Superchic[k]

Well, I am off! I'm gonna work out, and then get ready to hang with some of my favorite people tonight!! I'm super excited. :)

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

Sinusitis and songs

So, if you've been following my Twitter account, you probably know that I've been sick for a couple weeks. I went to the doctor yesterday and found out that I've actually had a sinus infection for 2-3 weeks. Lovely. At least now I know why I wasn't feeling 100% during finals week. I'm on an antibiotic now and am hoping it kicks in soon so that I feel better...

I did find a great walk/jog song (wog?) during that 2-3 weeks. (Before all of healthy living blogland yells at me for exercising while sick, let it be known that I didn't realize I had a sinus infection until yesterday. I thought it was allergies/stress.)

Artist: Britt Nicole
Song: Welcome to the Show
Album: The Lost Get Found (2009)

I love the fun lyrics and the pop/rock beat. I'm not normally a jogger/runner at all, but this song makes me want to run! :)

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.

It's just a music kind of day...

I'm a bad blogger. I haven't written the next installment of Dealing With Drama yet. It's coming!!

Until then, please enjoy some recent favorites!!




Artist: Julianna Zobrist
Song: The Tree
Album: The Tree (2009)

I came across this song by accident and loved it so much that I had to add it to my workout playlist. It works great for warmup or cool down. I don't know why her music isn't getting more attention! ( website ) I'm hoping she'll stick "Brave One" and "Lock You Down" on iTunes SOON so I can add them to my workout playlist!




Artist: Avalon
Song: Take You At Your Word
Album: In A Different Light (1999)

An oldie, but still good! I love using this song in my warmup.



And now, in a slightly different genre....



Artist: Fireflight
Song: Desperate
Album: For Those Who Wait (2010)

Disclaimer: I'm not normally a fan of harder rock. Fireflight, however, is the exception.

Sweat music.

It has NOT been a fun week. Don't ask why, it just hasn't. Lots of things going on and...AHH. I will be so glad to get to the weekend.

(And why did Blogger make that so tiny?? Grr. *hits Blogger* I hope you can read that!)

That, if you can read it, is my favorite list of power walking songs right now, or as I call it, "sweat music". Sometimes, if you're having a bad day (or WEEK), exercise and "sweating it out" can help relieve stress. It certainly has been helping me!!

If you can't read it:
1. The Best Thing [Euro Stack Mix] - Avalon
2. Million Voices - BarlowGirl
3. Anthem - Superchic[k]
4. Running Out of Time - BarlowGirl
5. Alegria - Salvador
6. Come Alive - BarlowGirl
7. Lady is a Tramp - Glee Cast
8. Don't Rain On My Parade - Glee Cast
9. Psalm 73 - BarlowGirl feat. Todd Agnew
10. Take My Chances - BarlowGirl