It's a rainy day. The puddles are deep and I just wanna put on my rainbow colored rain boots and jump in every puddle I see. It's just that kind of day.
I once had a conversation with a friend about what the best shoes are to wear in the rain (the was pre-rain boot coolness.) I said tennis shoes were the way to go... My friend said flip flops. I still disagree with that friend. Flip flops in the rain is just cold and slippery and wet. I don't know if you've ever walked on painted roads (like crosswalks) while wearing flip flops in the rain, but if you have then I don't even have to tell you why this is bad and if you haven't then I'll tell you that it's not fun. Paint + Water + Flip flops = The most slippery situation you can get yourself into. It's like walking on ice. So my argument still stands with a shoe. Rain boots are what I prefer on rainy days, but the second best is a shoe. I guess I can handle wearing my chacos in the rain- they're a safe way to go on any day. If I talked to my friend today, I would still say "You're wrong... Go walk on a painted street."
It's "Memory Monday". (I think it's Monday anyway... Brad's crazy work schedule has me so confused. I never know what day it is anymore.) Anyway, I'm not going to write about a memory today. I'm in the mood for music. But music and memories kinda go hand in hand- don't you think? All I need is a one good song to play at a perfect moment and for the rest of my life I will remember that moment every time I hear that song.
My whole life I have been a lover of good music. There is nothing that can make me feel more relaxed than a great song. But for the last year or so, I've been music bored. Nothing on the radio has grabbed my heart and gave me a reason to hang on to a memory. I miss that memory reminding music that used to play on the radio while I was driving down the road with my windows down. In fact, I find myself driving in complete silence most days because I'm so disappointed with the new junk they put on the radio. (Except for the great tunes on Air One and Klove). My wish is that there would be a few NEW songs released so my soul can be soothed again. I just want a day to drive to the lake, roll my windows down, and turn up the radio and hear a great new song... and make some great memories.
Here's a list of some of my most favorite songs ever... Each of these songs have a memory attached to them(good and bad) and they put a smile on my face each time I hear them because I'm reminded where my life was and where it is now-- and that's what a good song is all about. (These are in no paticular order.)
Jimmy Eat World-- Hear You Me
Duncan Sheik-- Half Life
Oliver James-- Long Time Coming
Gavin Degraw-- More Than Anyone; & Follow Through
Edwin McCain-- Ghosts of Jackson Square; I'll Be; & Go Be Young
Joshua Radin-- What If You
Howie Day-- Collide
Journey-- Faithfully
One Republic-- Apologize; & Say (All I Need)
Blessed Union of Souls-- I Believe
Dana Glover-- Thinking Over
Linkin Park-- My December
Lifehouse-- Somewhere In Between
Silverchair-- Miss You Love
The Verve-- Bittersweet Symphony
Creed-- Lullabye
Goo Goo Dolls-- Sympathy; Name; & Iris
Ben Harper-- Forever
Savage Garden-- Santa Monica (Yes I said Savage Garden, haha!)
Just for the record... Edwin McCain, Goo Goo Dolls, Gavin Degraw, and One Republic are hands down the best bands I've ever seen live. I can't pick a favorite because each of them were beyond amazing, each in their on way.
