mousikê and Californ-I-A

This seriously should just be a music blog (is there such a thing?)(Tumblr?)

 Here are some more of my favorite music/ workout music/ Blastin in the car music/ etc.

I hope you don't mind.

Hustling (Life on the Nickel) Foster the People

Why am I just barely getting into them? Sorry it's taken so long ha

Thank you Dancing with the Stars for this one.

Right Now Rihanna (Feat. David Guetta)

(Good for working out)

Do you guys remember way back when I overheard my dad saying he was going over to Californ-i-a for his Disney Job? Well, if you don't remember he was talking about going that weekend or the next but his stained glass has taken him an unexpected couple more weeks, but he has set a day for next friday...and guess who he is taking? Yep, this girl! Huzzah! Can't wait for the sunshine and he's still unsure if we can get into Disney Land for free or whatever, but really it doesn't even matter.
I need me some Vegas, some sun, and the beach and I will be satisfied.
Watch out shmexy tan beach boys!


 

Mom, I'm going to go walk the cat.

 

Gotta Have the Juice

My current obsessions:::

Mmm Almond Milk. Vanilla Flavor. My drug. I just cannot get enough of this stuff.

Lip stick in general but Mary Kay Maple Lipstick is currently my fav.. It's just subtle enough that I can wear it with any outfit and it won't be overbearing. Next, I am on the hunt for a darker shade of plum.

Currently obsessed with this chicks hair! (and of course her style.)

For all my oily skinned sisters, this is the holy grail of all moisturizers/face primers. Highly Recommend! and it smells yummy. ;)

Bold Brows and winged eyeliner. Can't get enough. eryy day.

MAC Brushes. More specifically brushes # 168 (contour brush), #266 (eyeliner brush), and #187 (all over face brush).

 Worth an arm and a leg, but worth it.

Love. MAC Pro Long Wear Blush in Rosy Outlook.

Give Me Some a dat' Musiccc..

Sister Wife by Alex Winston

Sun by Two Door Cinema Club

We came to Smash by Martin Solveig (Feat. Dev)

American Daydream by Electric Guest

Hands in the Air by Girl Talk 

Call it what you want by Foster the People (old but still makes me wanna dance around the room)

Bright Lights Bigger City by Cee-Lo Green (courtesy of Pitch Perfect)

Deceptacon by Le Tigre (courtesy of The Secret Life of Bee)

and last but not least on this list of music I've been listening to is the soundtrack

to Pitch Perfect my friends.

Yes people, last week I finally saw Pitch Perfect. Fat Amy. So funny.

"Amy, what are you doing?"

"I'm doing horizontal running."

"I have a feeling we should kiss. Is that a good feeling or an incorrect feeling?"

"Well... sometimes I have the feeling I can do crystal meth, but then I think, mmm... better not."

"Ya no..don't put me down for cardio."

 Did the ending remind anyone of the movie Easy A with Emma Stone though? Not that it was bad but it

 just reminded me of it..minus the epic lawn mower ride into the sunset... 

 Maybe it was just the song Don't you forget about me by Simple Minds..?

"Sister Wife"  Alex Winston
Caution:: You will find yourself singing about polygamists?

"Sun" Two Door Cinema

^^^^Original^^^

Or even better, listen to the Pitch Perfect version haha

What a Day

Well, I just thought I would share the awkwardness that was today.

1// While I was driving home from working out, I stopped at a pretty big intersection where I found a tiny little wiener dog just walking around, yes folks in the middle of the intersection. Here I am in the car alone freaking out and saying to myself "Ahhhh don't get run over don't get run over pleeeaseee don't get runover..." I seriously thought about just getting out of the car and grabbing the pooch for myself but I was in the turning lane....not exactly a lane you want to be in when you want to hop out and go catch a dog.
Luckily the owners or some amazing pedestrian grabbed the little dog when the light turned red.

"Whew thank you pedestrian."

2// On that same drive home, I come to a stop light and some boys (who knows how old) rolls down the window and pulls out what looks to be a blow horn speaker type thingy and is like talking to me and trying to get my attention--keep in mind it's like 10 at night--I couldn't understand them (my windows were rolled up. Music on full blast)...the light turns green I proceed to go and they keep a steady pace with me...(also keep in mind I just came back from the gym and when I come back from the gym I am no pretty girl.) Luckily once again I had to turn to go home and thank goodness I wasn't followed. After that little schpeel I was like, "what the crap just happened?"

3// Okay before the drive home, I was working out on this track that is pretty close to where I live, it's like 9 at night and as I am running I can see that there is like this couple that is near the track and they were like makin out. Seriously people? I have to say it but seriously get a room. I get that you're trying to be all romantic and make out under the stars and all, but I am here to run so don't mind me huffin and puffin. Just trying to get in my workout for the day.

4// Confession: Yes. I do listen to Cheetah Girls while I exercise.
5// Yes. I do Sing to my hearts content (aka really loud) when I am out driving. Nope. Don't care who's watchin. ~or listening for that matter.~
6// I swear I have some kind of disease or something because I lose unnatural amounts of hair these days. I'm not ready to go bald yet people. Wait. What am I saying? I don't want to ever be bald.

and that's all I have to say about today.   :)

Footprints

At first I wasn't sure what was going to come from this blog, but I'd have to say that as of now, I need a little motivation and inspiration. I'm pretty sure all of you have heard of this little story or poem thing but I still really like it and I feel like when I look back on my blog and what I shared, I want this story on here. I don't want this whole blog to be only talking about trials and sad times and endurance, I want hope and faith and happiness.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow, or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord,
"Your promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always.
But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there have been only one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you the most, you have not been there for me?"
The Lord replied,
"The times when you have seen only one set of footprints,
is when I carried you."

- Mary Stevenson


Gawl now I want to go to the beach.

On Repeat

Even though I didn't know Sydney Taylor Bruning or her family, I followed her blog and I loved the honesty in her posts.
I really felt like I could relate to her.
I've learned that you just don't know what people are struggling through. 
You don't know the trials that they are facing.
I know you've all heard this saying but Be Kind for Everyone is fighting a  hard battle.
I feel like that could have been any of us.


 Too much of life is wasted on things that don't matter. I feel like I can be so self involved that I am careless to let those around me know how much they mean to me.

Miss no opportunity to hug those who are still with you. Tell them, "I love you..thank you..you are so important to me." 

Mountains to Climb

Mountains to Climb via Alicia over at http://cuteandstudious.blogspot.com

All the Single Ladies **Put your hands up**

Dearest Dream Girl,

You probably don't know me yet, and I'm not sure I know you either, but you and I will be in love someday.
I think of you all the time. I wonder about things like, what you look like, what things you like to do, what it is about you that will make me fall in love with you, and how I will know when I find you.
However, there are a few things that I know already. I know that you're a faithful daughter of our Heavenly Father and that you have a testimony of the gospel.
Dream Girl, I'm not interested in the girl who giver her lips freely, the girl who is immodest in dress and conduct. I'm not interested in the girl who changes her standards to fit her company; the girl who can't see anything wrong with the occasional cigarette, drink, or immortality. I'm not looking for you at shady parties because you are not there.
Neither of us is perfect, but we will love each other for what we want to be as well as what we are. And when we don't see eye to eye, we will kneel hand in hand and seek the inspiration of the Father.
There will not be many tomorrows until we find each other, and I'm waiting anxiously for that day. Stay sweet and pure, because I'll be looking for you. Until then, sweet dreams.

Love,
Your Future Husband

Five

I thought this would be fun, just because I see other bloggers do these questionnaires and I love reading the answers.....
Five things you probably didn't know about me.

//1//
I pretty much have all of The Grinch memorized. 

//2//
My name is Brittany Bird and I am a shopaholic. Is there a shopaholics anonymous? I would be leader of that club.

//3//
Dr. Pepper. mm. I am in love.

//4//
Even though I love being social and meeting new people, I’m a total introvert by nature and need my alone time.

//5//
I specifically remember trips to Moab and California when I was little and listening to both Erasure and Depeche Mode (they are bands in case no one knows what I'm talking about haha) and everyone singing along having a grand ol' time with the windows rolled down--hot summer days.
just can't get enough 
just can't get enough...

 

Realize

We all go through days of hurt, happiness, anger, doubt, and fear. Lately, I have been really confused about my future: What career path to take..What boys to date (as dumb as it sounds, it's as equally important, potential future husband?) even though I am still 18 I feel like that is a valid question....What housing to pick (if I should stay in my same apartment)...How to pay for college (everyone seems to know what they are doing--they seem to have their acts together and have jobs and money)..sorry I didn't mean to make this a post with me whining about my "rough" life.
I've really come to realize that for me, what has gotten me through each and every day is the support of my family and friends. without them, I wouldn't be the person I am today. There have been times where I have felt so helpless and alone. Sometimes, it's nice to give a good long cry. But As time goes on I seem to get a warm, calm feeling that everything is going to be alright, and Heavenly Father always seems to remind me of the support I have.
 I am so blessed to have my mom in my life, without her I seriously don't know who or where I would be. We have had our differences and we are so different personality wise but she always seems to make me feel loved and fully supported. Every step I take she has been there ready to carry me, if need be.
Keep your friends and family close because you don't know how long you are going to be with them. When life seems too hard, step outside, get some air and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.

Even though it is still fresh in my mind, I haven't talked about it much but would like to give a little tribute to my Grandpa who passed away July 30, feels like just yesterday I walked into the studio room to find him with classical music on and him painting away. This is a video of his first watercolor introduction, he's a genius when it comes to art. I still can see his kind eyes and his hilarious comebacks, I'm so grateful and honored to be your granddaughter, you will be forever missed by so many. I know you're now helping me through my journey in this life--you are the Bird families guardian angel. We love you.
With all my love,
Rest in Peace Grandpa 
Returned to his Heavenly Home Monday, July 30, 2012

I love you.
It's nice to hear your voice again.