I have always had a love for music. Especially since I started writing my freshman year in high school. It can be very inspirational. Very motivating. Very emotional.Something you can depend on when you have nothing else to cling to. Something you can relate to when you think no one else understands what you're going through. Music can be powerful. 

It can be the different a good and a bad day. A good and a great day. When you least expect it, when you think you're all alone and your day couldn't get any worse...somehow your favorite song will come on the radio...or on your iPod...or on your phone. And it will just change your whole perspective for the rest of the day! Sometimes it's that slap in the face from reality that you've been needing. Maybe to realize how truly blessed you are. Or to realize your day really isn't that bad. Or to realize simply how awesome you really are.

Just one song. 

Could change everything. 

It could single-handedly describe how you feel towards someone but you just haven't found the right words to say. Or you knew all along in your mind but you just couldn't say them out loud. 

One of my favorite lyrics is, " Now I'll be bold as well as strong, and use my head alongside my heart " by Mumford and Sons! They have such a subtle but clear way of describing things. Sometimes you have to fill in the blanks (After all most songs aren't written out in complete sentences) but that's the fun part. You can interpret the lyrics however you want. Some might be self explanatory, but others are left to the imagination. 

When I listened to that song, those particular lyrics just stuck out to me. It was a powerful statement. To me, it was just the reinforcement I needed. Almost like telling myself I was doing the right thing. Many times in the past, I have used my heart and just my heart. And that really hasn't gotten me anywhere. I can definitely be an emotional person. I have a lot of love to give. And I love making people smile. But sometimes I put to much faith in others. I expect to much of them. And it's always a let down. Being kind-hearted isn't always a good thing. 

So, "Now ill be bold as well as strong, and use my head alongside my heart!!" Just have to use my head more than my heart these days. As hard as it is to leave your emotions out of things, sometimes that's the only way to survive. And then when the time is right...you can let a little bit of your heart show =] 

-KC 

Enjoy Yourself!

"Life and Soccer"

If like was like a sport i think many more people would live in the moment
I think they would take life's struggles and defeat them like an easy opponent
No one would make fun of you for trying something different
They would try and copy what you did or leave their own lasting foot print
Having so much passion, especially when you play
Something that rubs off on other in many different ways...
...Is a emotion I wish everyone could experience
Memories you can look back on; stories to talk about and reminisce
Being able to spend most of your life doing something you love
Is what most only wish they have the opportunity to do; don't ever take it for granted...always thank the man    
  above
Thank him for the talent that he has given you
Thank him for the lasting friendships; both old and new
Through all the injuries and hardships and pain
Remain strong and stay disciplined and you'll have nothing but positive things to gain
Cherish ever moment you're able to step on the field and play
Don't take the people in your life for granted; tell them you love them each and every day

This is a poem I recently wrote and thought I would share with you guys! I'm so proud of you guys and what you have accomplished this season! I know it has gone by fast, but you still have a lot more to play and a lot more fight in you. Every game someone new is scoring a goal, or getting an assist or saving a goal and that's so awesome. Definitely some great character within your team!

I miss playing SO much! Please enjoy every minute. Even practice...even the small things. I didn't think I would miss playing as much as I did after college. But it will definitely hit you. Whether you has aspirations of  playing after college or whether college is where you stop. You don't want to regret anything, because you're not guaranteed anything. You guys are ALL AMAZING!! Keep working hard and the results will speak for themselves!

I love you guys! =] Go UDUBB <3

The Script- Breakeven

"I'm still alive but I"m barely breathing 
Just praying to a God that I don't believe in 
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks, no, it don't break even

Her best days were some of my worst 
She finally met a man that's gonna put her first 
While I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleeping 
'Cause when a heart breaks not it don't break even...even...no

What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?
And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're ok? 
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces 

They say bad things happen for a reason 
But no words gonna stop the bleeding 
'Cause she's moved on while I"m still grieving 
And when a heart breaks no it don't break even...even...no"

This is one of my favorite songs. It's something you can instantly relate to. Although it is somewhat sad, it is completely true. And I am all for the truth. Breaking up is never easy. Well, it can be easy when you're the one breaking up with someone else. Even if you haven't been dating someone for that long...being broken up with doesn't feel to good. No matter how you look at it, someone is basically saying they don't like who you are as a person. And that can sometimes be hard to swallow.

Being in love and breaking up can be one of the worst feelings you will ever go through. You have put all your feelings and time and emotions and trust in that person and in that relationship. Even if you see the break up coming someone is going to be more hurt than another. Someone will be more devastated than the other. It's never an even break.

Maybe throughout the relationship, it was more one-sided and that person went through more hurt than they let on, but as soon as the break up happens, the other person is now going through a world of hurt. It's rare when other individuals are hurting at the exact same time...in the exact same way...for the exact same reasons. So it's not surprising for one person to hurt more than the other when they break up.

These lyrics are so true about a break up it's scary. When I was feeling this way and heard this songs, it was like I had an epiphany. Like I wasn't the only one who felt that way. And when I tried to describe how I was feelings, all I had to do was say these lyrics. "Just praying to a God that I don't believe in"... I never really prayed like I should while I was in a relationship.But as soon as that relationship ended, I couldn't pray enough to anyone who would listen...Just to have a better day...To go a day without crying....To go a day without blaming myself for everything .

"They say bad things happen for a reason, but no words gonna stop the bleeding"...No matter what anyone says to make you feel better after a break up, nothing really helps. No words can cure a broken heart. With me, time really healed all wounds! My mom once told me to give it 6 months and I would feel like a different person. And of course...she was right! But at the time I didn't believe her. At the time I didn't think anything would make me feel better. I thought I would always feel that way. But clearly that wasn't the case =]

It's kind of scary how much you can relate to music. It's definitely something amazing! It can be a mood lifter and a game changer. A way to make you feel like you're not the only one out there.

Something that can put a smile on your face when nothing else can...

-KC

"Day by Day"

-You go though life living each day
-Trying to survive and get past the mistakes that you've made
-Thinking about the things you can't change
-All the while trying to find someone else but yourself to blame
-Making an effort to make each day better than the last
-Making a conscious effort not to keep reliving your past
-Trying your best to show people who you really are
-But making a point to stay true and not take things to far
-Longing to have that comfort of someone by your side
-For them to understand you and not have a reason to hide
-To have the courage to let your doubts go
-To let your guard down and let your true feelings show
-You have so much to give just bottled up inside you
-Being patient is not always something that is easy to do
-Days than months and then years slowly go by
-You can't ever seem to fine the problem; you never really know why
-Why has no one wanted to invest their time in me?
-How many more times do I have to say, "What's meant to be will be?"
-Scared to fall to hard; scared to fall to fast
-Trying to do everything right so that this one good thing will last
-You can't help but think the problem has been you all along
-Fighting the urge not to give up; trying to remain strong
-Continuing to have faith that one day everything will change
-Is something hard to do; especially when things remain the same
-Simply wanting to give someone all your love
-To tell then how much you adore them; starting with a hug
-To show them the little things that make them smile each day
-Finding new things to make them laugh; surprising them along the way
-With each passing day that goes by
-You try not to think about it and wonder why
-Wondering when your heart will be filled with complete happiness
-Wondering when you'll find that something you're heart has always missed

One of my favorite quotes...

Bob Marley was definitely a wise man. I think what I like most about him, is that he just kept things simple. He didn't try to complicate things or use big words that didn't really make sense. It was all from the heart and all something everyone could relate to. Something that truly, "makes you wonder." His music is something extraordinary on it's own. But when you start to learn more about him and who he really was, the quotes he says all start to make sense. He loved life and didn't take it for granted. He cherished the little things and I think he wanted that to be something he was known for. He was a brilliant artist. I only wish I could have created some of the things he did. 

This quote is one of my favorites because it is so simple and straight to the point. Even if you've never been in love before you can still relate to this somehow. It can even be about a friendship if you've never been close to loving someone because that trust and love is still important with a strong friendship. 

Loving someone can definitely be hard. It can be one of the scariest things you'll go through. But it can also be one of the happiest times. There's not certainty with life. There's no certainty that no one will ever hurt you. That the one who supposedly loves you will never hurt you. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try. Being afraid is good. It will keep you alert and on your toes. No one can predict the future. You can't force someone to love you and you can't force yourself to love someone else. That's not true love. But it is hard to TRUST someone with your heart. With your feelings. 

You kind of just have to have faith that they will protect your heart once you give it to them.Once you've said , "I love you." I really like this quote because it's basically saying, just because you SAY you love someone or something, doesn't necessarily mean it's true. Actions should always out speak your words. So who am I to believe what you say? Who am I to believe you with my heart when you say  you love me? 

Guess you just have to take that leap of faith...

Trust YOUR heart...not theirs...

Believe what YOUR gut is telling you...

Love can be a beautiful thing. 

-KC 

NYC banning BIG GULP

On the Today Show the other morning a discussion came up talking about banning Big Gulp sugary products larger than a 16 oz drink. At 7-Elevens all around they sell drink ranging from 20-64 oz of sugary products like soda. Recently, a suggestion has been brought to life to ban the selling of those drinks. 


I can understand the reasoning, but personally I don't think this will work in the long run. It might work when/if they first ban them, but people will just find ways around it. A 16 oz drink is about the size of a small drink from McDonald's. When I go out to eat somewhere, I hardly choose to have a small drink. Does that mean I"m doing something wrong because I normally get a medium? I get the portions in the United States are ridiculously large, but I don't think banning those portions are going to help. When people go out, they'll just order two of whatever they get, thinking to themselves that it equals a normal size for them. 

I went out to Flounder's last week with one of my girl friends and we split our meal. And boy am I glad we did!  We're both pretty petite women, but we can both hold out own when it comes to food! But the portions at this place were huge. Even our appetizer was large. The food was delicious, but after we had the appetizer and split the pasta I was soo full! 

 I also think that when people order food, they want to get their money's worth. They want to get every bang for their buck. It's almost like they think they have to eat everything on their plate because that's what they paid for. I don't even think it's about wasting food these days. I get when people say they have a love for food. I love food just as much as the next person. But I also try to limit my intake of unhealthy foods and I also exercise on a daily basis. 


It is really a shame how many individuals are overweight. Now-a-days, it's not big deal for children to have diabetes. Seriously...children and diabetes should never be in the same sentence. I honestly can't understand how people don't like working out. It doesn't have to be a vigorous workout every single day, but it should at least be something. Forget about looking good for a second...it's just not healthy more than anything. I get that it's harder for other's to get the ball rolling than it is for some.  Why wouldn't you want to feel good about yourself inside and out? 


I think trying to ban Big Gulps won't be a success. I think it almost has an underlying incentive besides trying to help people get healthy. It almost feels like it's a control thing. Like someone just wants to have to recognition of TRYING to take a step in the right direction. It almost seems in genuine...but that's just my personal opinion. 


Banning Big Gulp doesn't mean people are going to automatically going to stop drinking soda and sugary drinks. I think they'll just go about it a different way...Just the way it is. People aren't going to stop doing something they like just because someone say's it's wrong. They have to want to do it themselves. 


Eat healthy. Drink water. Live longer. 


-KC 

Painting the City!

There are definitely some perks about living on the beach and being a local! Everyone comes here on vacation and wants to know all the cool places to go, to eat and to experience. And it's really funny when you start getting questions about sharks and octopus and jellyfishes because they literally think we live in Jaws infested waters!

Last Tuesday I went to Bands on the Beach with some of my friends and it ended up being an epic night some crazy out-of-towners would never forget! lol Pensacola beach is a beautiful place to come and visit and a wonderful place to live! For those of you who don't know, Bands on the Beach is when a few bands come out a night and play for a big crowd of people just sitting in the grass and laying in the sand! It's a great place to go and relax after a long day!

 

Kyle, one of the friends I was with that night, works are Crab Trap on the beach. He is definitely a very chatty guy so I wasn't shocked when he said he met three ladies from out of town. Well, later that night at Bands, Kyle met up with them again and they came over and hung out with us. They were all really cool! Bands ended pretty early and the night was young. We wanted to show them a good time and brainstormed about what we could do! Tyler and I thought about going to graffiti the bridge! Kyle, Colton and the three girls all hadn't done it before so we thought why not! 

                                                                       

 

 

They all had a great time! I don't think they believed us when we said we could spray paint a bridge just for fun! lol They were definitely concerned with getting arrested and getting in trouble! We just simple said "it was a local tradition!" I'm glad we were able to show them something they weren't able to do at home. We saw them out again the next night and that's when we said out goodbye's! I definitely think they'll be back though =]

A little local love is what it's all about! Great night with some great people! 

-KC