Cuz These Boys Only Listen To Me When I Sing :]]

Hello All,

Life is good :]] Things have been better lately. It was weird, I was all confused, and then that all just went away over Spring Break, and then it came back. But I'm thinking all the crappy confusion is gone for good now! Yay! :)

I'm working on a novel at the moment and since spring has long sprung, I've been getting some amazing pictures lately! (By the way, if there are any photographers reading my blog, what are your thoughts on Macro lenses?)

And through all this, music has been a huge inspiration... Here are some of my current favorites :) A very eclectic, random group, but nonetheless, inspiring.

LOVERS IN JAPAN/REIGN OF LOVE - Coldplay (see below post for my obnoxious rant of the perfectness of this song)
Blame It (feat. T-Pain) - Jamie Foxx
Sweet Thing - Keith Urban (Reminds me of those fun summer romances everyone has dreampt about at least once)
Everything I Ask For - The Maine (amazing band, guys... I found them recently and CANNOT stop listening to this song!)
Always The Love Songs - Eli Young Band (the very reason I love country music is found in this song... The stories they tell are breathtaking.)
Name - The Goo Goo Dolls
Spinning - Jack's Mannequin (Spring Break O9 song of choice :]] )
Richman - 3OH!3
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon (Sooo talented! Made their debut over the summer, and I wasn't too fond of them then... But with this song, I can't stay away!)
Sea Breeze - Tyrone Wells (So beautiful.... I'm speechless.)
American Baby - Dave Matthew's Band (Classic.)
Dark Blue - Jack's Mannequin
Because You Live - Jesse McCartney (Admit it... You like it too :] )
Kiss Me - New Found Glory
I Keep Coming Back - Josh Gracin
Almost Honest - Josh Kelley
Touch My Hand - David Archuleta (He really is adorable. I love how wide he smiles! Too cute!)
With You - Chris Brown
City - Sara Bareilles (See blog post title :]] )
Dreamer - Chris Brown
Sunday Best - Augustana (One of my all-time favorites. Just listen to it, k?)
Can I Have This Dance? - Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron, and High School Musical Cast (Cute!)
The First Single (You Know Me) - The Format (Love the drums!)

Let me know what you think! :)

Love Always,

Kat <3

Music is My Everything

Whether I'm missing someone, grateful, in love <3, happy, sad, or angry beyond belief, there's always someone singing back my feelings to me. On good days it's Jack Johnson, Keith Urban, Colbie Calliat, Jason Reeves... You get the picture :) The happy ones. I can always find a song for my day, mood, experience... EVERYTHING! I love how music makes me feel like I'm not alone... Like how no matter what happens of how crazy I become, there's always somebody else out there that feels the same way. That always makes me feel better. Well, here's my favorite song at the moment... What can I say? I'm a music junkie.

In Color - Jamey Johnson

I said, Grandpa what’s this picture here
It’s all black and white and ain’t real clear
Is that you there, he said, yeah I was eleven
Times were tough back in thirty-five
That’s me and Uncle Joe just tryin’ to survive
A cotton farm in the Great Depression

And if it looks like we were scared to death
Like a couple of kids just trying to save each other
You should have seen it in color

This one here was taken overseas
In the middle of hell in nineteen forty-three
In the winter time you can almost see my breath
That was my tail gunner ole’ Johnny McGee
He was a high school teacher from New Orleans
And he had my back right through the day we left

And if it looks like we were scared to death
Like a couple of kids just trying to save each other
You should have seen it in color

A picture’s worth a thousand words
But you can’t see what those shades of gray keep covered
You should have seen it in color

This one is my favorite one
This is me and grandma in the summer sun
All dressed up the day we said our vows
You can’t tell it here but it was hot that June
That rose was red and her eyes were blue
And just look at that smile I was so proud

That’s the story of my life
Right there in black and white

And if it looks like we were scared to death
Like a couple of kids just trying to save each other
You should have seen it in color

A picture’s worth a thousand words
But you can’t see what those shades of gray keep covered
You should have seen it in color

You should have seen it in color

YOU HAVE TO HEAR THE MAN SING.

Confusion... ???WHAT???

Why can't things be less confusing than what they are? Why can't there be a clear, defined answer to every problem, big or small, that we face in life? Goodness, that would make things so much easier. Especially now. I just wish heartache didn't exist. I could do without that. But, hey, like I ALWAYS say... Everything happens for a reason. :)

Why did someone who broke my heart suddenly have a change of heart? I was so hurt... How can I possibly just erase all of that? That's the thing... I can't.


Unanswered questions eat at my mind.
All I need is some sort of guide.
Do your best and please show me a sign
I wish I could just figure this out.

Unbroken ... FINALLY!!

That's right! I did it. For a while now, I've been saying that my heart is no longer broken. But, today feels like a special day. I wanted to document this epic journey of my life here, on my blog for the world to see...

I, Katie, was broken up with, humiliated, and hurt on January 8th, and today, on March 21th, I am officially heartbreak free. I'm 100% over my heartbreaker. YES! :) :) :) :) :-)

And, in fact, I like someone new.

Concerts and Good Memories

August was a good month for me. I was in love, and I'll admit that! ...Even if it is to the world... Anyways, I went to my first concert in August. With my boyfriend. That's an ouch. Yes. A definite ouch. We saw John Mayer and OneRepublic... 5th row! It really was amazing, even though I went out of there that day thoroughly believing I was deaf. Goodness, those speakers were out to kill me! We had so much fun. Best date ever, hands down!

Until December, that is. My town hosted Jingle Jam with Colbie Calliat, David Archuletta, GAVIN DEGRAW, We The Kings, and Rehab. GOODNESS! That was the BEST night of my life. Concerts were things my boyfriend and I shared. When he broke up with me, I didn't think I could ever handle going to a concert again. (A bit dramatic, but hey, he had just broken up with me for goodness sake.) And, guess what?! I'm going to another concert. Taylor Swift, actually. It's in October. I can handle it. I'll have the support of my two best friends in the entire world! My mom and my best friend, Mist.

So, the point please, Katie. Oh yes. :) The point of this is to let all of my readers out there who have ever had their heart broken to know that they aren't alone by any means. We who have been victims of heartbreak need to ban together. That's how I met three of my best friends. We now have a group called Ekko, standing for the first letter in each of our names. We are super tight. Guys, There's a reason for everything. And though that reason may be unclear at first, someday we'll wake up. Someday, whenever that may be, we'll realize the lesson behind our agony. Someday... Things will be clear. The Lord is good to us. This is why I believe this to be true. And for all we know, something may happen to us for the sake of it happening. God may just want us to be able to say, "Oh yes, that happened to me." Or maybe there is another reason. What's the reason of my breakup and utter heartbreak? I think I know. It lead me to Ekko. I wouldn't trade those girlies for the world. Well, I hope that helps out the brokenhearted out there. You're not alone. Keep your heads held high and stay in good spirits, and know that those who truly love you will help you through your heartbreak. That's the key. Never let it go.

I wish you nothing but the best.

Kat <3