Velour

There is a place in Provo, that I have wanted to go to for a few years. It is a live music venue called Velour. I first heard of it from TR, who had always wanted to play there, and had a chance to when he moved back to Provo a few years ago. I had only seen a small portion of the stage from the videos he had recorded of his performance, so I really didn't know what to expect.

Velour reminded me of another venue in Provo that I went to a while back. Velour had a very artsy/eclectic feel to it. Even all of the people that were there seemed to be the "artsy" type. My favorite part of the venue was the stage, mainly because of the stain glass windows on both sides of the red curtain that at the back of the stage.

I went there because a guy I know is a drummer for the band "Westerlies". (That link is not to the bank, fyi. It's a wikipedia definition I thought was interesting.)
I had never heard any of their music, but a guy from my ward who also knows Jed (the drummer) suggested we go together. It worked out, cause I kinda wanted to go anyway. It was a little disappointing because going there because it wasn't as cool as I always imagined it would be. Probably partly because of my mood and I didn't like the Westerlies style of music. I was really tired and on a date with a guy from my ward that I am not in to.
Plus, the fact that we were in Provo and everyone is in a "relationship" and are staring at each other with googley eyes, it kind of made me want to throw up.
I was trying to be nice to my date, but wanted to be clear that I wasn't "interested" I am trying to be supportive of guys that are asking girls out, due to the recent references made in conference. But, I really don't know how long I will last. Some dates are just painful!
Eric and I didn't stay long, maybe an hour and half. We said hello to Jed shortly after they finished playing, but I told Eric I was ready to go home. I was really tired and feeling a little down. :(

I am glad that I had a chance to see Velour. It has been a place that has held some sentimental value for me over the years. I think what I am coming to realize is that a lot of things that I used to think were really fun are no longer fulfilling and they leave me feeling empty. For example, going on dates with guys that I am not interested in, going to concerts, especially concerts where I am not in to the music at all. Going to "certain" kinds of dances, watching pointless movies, or hanging out at people's houses for some kind of "party".

I couldn't help thinking last night that I would have rather just stayed at home and watched a good movie, an episode of "Who do you think you are",read a good book, spent time with good friends or family, worked out, or actually gone on a date with someone that I really care about.

All of these feelings make me want to find a way to move out of state and try something new...maybe that will happen soon. Hmmm, D.C., Georgia, somewhere in between? Boston or Europe? Only in my dreams...;)

Elements

At work this week, my computer was having some major issues. It took forever to log in each morning, so I had Rob from IT come and fix it. In the midst of fixing my computer, he also cleared off some things, including my last desktop background. So, I took some time to search for a new one.

I googled desktop backgrounds and that is where I found my new desktop background.




I can't really explain why I like this one so much, but it just makes me feel happy! Maybe it's a combination of the fact that the people in the picture are on the beach and that they are jumping in the air out of excitement! I guess it doesn't take much for me to be happy. :) Looking at this every morning when I get to work makes each day just a little bit better. Especially when people ask questions like this "Are you in that picture?" "Do you know the people in that picture?"

Ha ha... NO is my answer, but still makes for somewhat entertaining conversation.

If you want to check out the website where I found this desktop background, go to their site. I think that they have a lot of good ones.

Music Monday

Ok, so I am posting this late because... I don't really have a good excuse.

I was introduced to this song by my friend Cody. He heard it on the show "Chuck". It totally sounds like a movie/tv show song, in my opinion. I like it quite a bit, I think it is pretty :) Check it out and let me know if you like it or not.



I was crying over you
I am smiling I think of you
Where your garden have no walls
Breathe in the air if you care, you compare, don't say farewell
Nothing can compare
To when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me
Nothing can compare
To when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me
I was crying over you
I am smiling I think of you
Misty morning and water falls
Breathe in the air if you care, you compare, don't say farewell
Nothing can compare
To when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me
Nothing can compare
To when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me
Nothing can compare
To when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me
Virtuous sensibility
Escape velocity
Nothing can compare
To when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me
Nothing can compare
To when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me
Nothing can compare
To when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me
Breathe in the air if you care, you compare, don't say farewell
Nothing

Inspiring

This past weekend was the Salt Lake Marathon, Half Marathon, etc. A bunch of my co-workers signed up to do it. Unfortunately I did not because I have not been training. I took quite a bit of time off from running after losing my toenails last summer. But, it is quite inspiring to hear their stories and how great they feel for accomplishing it :)

It is quite an amazing thing to do and if you want to feel even more inspired, check out this link that my co-worker sent to me this morning.

Music Monday

Is it sad to say that what I look forward to most is sleeping in?

Music Monday

Yes I have been listening to this song on repeat since I first heard it on the radio last week. I love it!! :) Death Cab for Cutie is seriously one of the best bands of all time!



Lyrics

(This... Fire... Grows... High...)

When there's a burning in your heart
An endless fury in your heart
Build it bigger than the Sun
Let it grow
Let it grow
And there's a burning in your heart
Don't be alarmed

(This... Fire... Grows... High...)

When there's a doubt in your mind
'Cos you think it all the time
Framin' rights into wrongs
Move along
Move along
When there's a doubt in your mind

When there's a burning in your heart
And you think it'll burst apart
Oh, there's nothing to fear
Save the tears
Save the tears


When there's a burning in your heart

And if you feel just like a tourist in the city you were born
Then, it's time to go
And you find your destination with so many different places to call home
Cos' when you find yourself a villain,
In the story you have written
It's plain to see
That sometimes the best intentions
Are in need of redemptions
Would you agree
If so, please show me
(This... Fire... Grows... High...)

When there's a burning in your heart,
When there's a burning in your heart, (This... Fire... Grows... High...)
When there's a burning in your heart, (This... Fire... Grows... High...)
When there's a burning in your heart, (This... Fire... Grows... High...)
(This... Fire... Grows... High...)
When there's a burning in your heart.

Music Monday

Oh man this is so cute, you have to watch it :)