Music Mix-up Post 18 (UBC #7)

With Monday being the fourth of July, I thought I'd put the National Anthem as my music song for this week.... Couldn't find a music video I liked.  What kind of country have we become were I can find all sorts of music videos on all sorts of things, but the National Anthem?  Couldn't find a decent one.  Most were either instrumental, or sung bizarrely, or badly taped NFL videos.  And just when I was about to give up all hope of ever finding one that I actually liked, and wondering if I should just simply pick a different song, I found this music video.  I hadn't really liked most of the acapella versions that I'd found, but this one I actually liked.




I hope you all had a lovely 4th, and please remember all who have died for your freedom, and those who continue to serve and protect us.
    In His Love,
      Christy

Jostie Flick #1 (UBC #6)

I was looking around on youtube, trying to find the perfect video for this week's Music Mix-Up post, when my friend Jessica started talking about the Jostie Flicks.  I'd seen a few of them, but not really "followed" them.  But I came across some really funny ones, and since I'm trying to do the whole 31 blog posts in 31 days, I'd thought I'd add some Jostie Flicks posts. 




"Better Together" just cracks me up!! I've never seen it before, and I can't help but laugh!  The whole "Romeo" and "Juliette" and I'm expecting some band of soldiers to come running out from hiding... And no, it's Cheerios.  It's just so funny!!
   Anyway, enjoy your laugh for the day, and I'll have the Music Mix-Up post up soon.  Right after I quit watching Jostie Flicks and can find the perfect song. :)
     In His Love,
        Christy

Transformers 3 (UBC #5)

Okay, I'm just going to come out and admit it.... I'm a bit of a nerd/geek.  I am a huge fan of the Transformer movies (second one not so much but it was still cool) and so I just had to share this info with y'all.  My church had a float in the local parade for the 4th, and I signed up to walk in it.  Boy, was it fun! One of the really cool things was seeing this vehicle at the line-up for the float.

You can't really tell, but if you look at the door, you can see the Transformer symbol on it.  This fire truck was built locally and used in the film Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon.  And to think that I got to stand next to this truck!! :)  I wish I had a picture of that, but I didn't bring anything with me to walk in the parade - didn't want to worry about losing it or carrying it for the whole time. :(  But just to give y'all an idea about how big it was, I wasn't much taller than the tire!  If you want to read more about it, you can go to this page where there is an article and a news video interview. 

     In His Love,
         Christy

Sadness.... (UBC #4)

Today my brother left.... He was home for 17 days.... 17 days of sunshine and rain.... fun and work.... hugs and movies.... fireworks and mosquito bites... I will treasure the memories that were made in my heart always...  I know he needs to do what he has to do, but I will miss him while he is gone.
    This song has been running in my mind for the past few days.  It seemed fitting.  "I'm Already There," by Lonestar.






  In His Love,
    Christy

Happy Fourth of July!! (UBC #3)

I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July!  Stay cool and dry, and hug those who are close to you!
     In His Love,
       Christy

Blogging Challenge (UBC #1)

My friend Dané was telling me about a blogging challenge that is going on for this month - 31 blog posts in 31 days.  Doesn't necessarily have to be a blog post per day - you could do more than one blog post a day.  And since #13 on my to-do list this year is to blog more, I thought, why not?  And, since the challenge started yesterday, I can count my Music Mix-up Post as one of them. :)

I'm doing this WHY?!??!

And I know that there will be moments when I feel like that cat but I think I'm going to try it anyway. :)  Wish me luck, y'all, cause I know I'm going to need it!  And if any of you feel like joining me, let's do it! 
    In His Love,
      Christy

Music Mix-up Post 17 (UBC #2)

I just have to say - I am totally blaming this post on my little brother Sean.  When it's early in the morning and he's awake, he likes to watch movies on my phone.  So, we were watching "Barbie: Princess & the Pauper" the other day, and so may I present to you: "The Cat's Meow." 



   I know I'm blaming this song on my brother, but honestly, I'm rather fond of this song myself. :)  I'm quirky, I know.  Don't believe me, ask the dishes!  Or my family.  Either way, I'm sure you'll get a response.  My favorite line is: "And if the you is a strange you, doesn't mean you should change you.  Only means, you should change your point of view!"  I know I've said this before, but I'm a bit of a people pleaser, so I've wasted time just trying to "fit in" and get other people to like me...
   Anyone, this is one of those songs that just makes my heart smile and my day seem brighter, so I thought I'd share it with you.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
    In His Love,
      Christy