2010 ends.

Since this year is coming to an end, and this is probably the last post I will get in before the new year, here is a recap of my year:

Brandon left Feburary. He's a wonderful person,

but finally in my past.

Feburary was a hard month.
March, my uncle came home from basic training

and I came home.

Festival of colors!

Trips to Sammy's.

"All We Are" Cd Release

"Silhouettes Fade" Cd Release

The summer was amazing.
I got back in touch with Toni, and met new people. Went boating...undefeated tubing.

Blind dates.

Got my GED.

Decided what I want to do with my life,

and I'm not backing out.

Changed my mind numerous times about a few things.

Started writing a journal and blog.

New quote book.

Grandparents came home from their mission, and I've
gained a closer relationship with them

since they've been home.

Saw my long lost cousins a little bit.
Friends from my past got married and engaged.

Halloween...well, better luck next year.

Stopped eating sweets.

Got everything I could ever imagine for Christmas.

Learned to be grateful for everything I have. Learned

to love everyone and everything.

Continued on with important relationships I've

developed over the past 20 years of my life.

Started talking to Andy, from Switzerland, more.

Sent cds to him. Made a fan page for his music.

For the most part, I've started living life the way

I want to, more for myself than for others.

Through everything I've been through,

I've kept in touch with my best friend,

even though she moved to Provo.

I've also, built stronger

relationships with those in my family.

Even though this year happened to be harder than most,

I'd say it's one of the best years, as well, because

I've built stronger relationships with the people I know,

and I know who is there

for me through all the hard things in life.

Special thanks to Mary for being there for me, even after all the craziness of my life you always hear about.

Also for being the one person I can talk to about absolutely everything, vent to all the time.

Not only have you helped me in that way, but you always know how to make things fun!

Thank you!

Concerts:

- Feburary 24, 2010; Kilby Court Acoustic Night. This Is Anfield(Alan Hanson acoustic set), Spiral Diary, Double or Nothing, The Foreground, and Larusso. *Brittany, Megan, and Kirby

- March 3, 2010; Kilby Court. Allred. *Megan

- March 6, 2010; LiveRdie charity concert for Clark Kimble. Ask For the Future, Nate Baldwin and the Sound, Double or Nothing, and J. Wride. *Brittany and Megan

- March 23, 2010; Velour. We Shot the moon, w/Double or Nothing, and Broke City. *Brittany and Megan

- April 10, 2010; Sammy's. Allred *Brittany, Megan, and Mary

- July 27, 2010; Provo. Allred's "Covers III" Cd Release. Allred. *Megan, Toni, Christian, Jackie, Tyler, and Cheyanne

- August 12, 2010; Christian's house. Birthday concert. Double or Nothing. *Megan, Mary, Toni, Christian, Jackie, Cheyanne

- August 21, 2010; In The Venue, SLC. Something Corporate. *Megan, Mary, Anna, and Adam

- September 5, 2010; Velour. Jason Reeves and Cameron Rafati. *Brittany and Megan

- September 18, 2010; Avalon Theater, SLC. Allred's "All We Are" Cd Release, SLC. Allred and J. Wride. *Megan and Jamie

- October 8, 2010; Velour. Allred's "All We Are" Cd Release, Provo. Allred. *Megan and Brittany

- October 9, 2010; Kilby Court. Alan Hanson acoustic set, Adam Turly, and others. *Megan

- October 16, 2010; American Fork Amphitheater. Local Artists. Noon-11 pm. Allred at 6:30 pm. *Brittany, Megan, and Mary

- December 3, 2010; Lehi High School. Allred acoustic show. *Megan and Savannah

- December 10, 2010; Rail Events Center, SLC. Christmas concert. Allred and New City Skyline. *Brittany, Meagn, and Mary

"Where words fail, music speaks." -Hans Christian Andersen

Now, for the topic of my life. The one thing I have a true passion for. A topic that will most likely come up a lot...MUSIC!

Music is the most wonderful thing! Since I don't have any musical talent of my own, I have come up with a great plan that will keep music a huge part of my life. I have yet to set that plan into motion, though. I guess I better get a move on it.

Anyway, of course, everyone thinks they love music more than any person that may be next to them. I'd challenge you to that. Concerts. Live music. That is the best!

My favorite bands or musicians:

**************Cat Stevens(Now Yusuf Islam)*************

I've grown up listening to this amazing man! Thank you, dad. There is very little I wouldn't do to be able to see him in concert. If I could travel back in time to any point, I would be at his Earth Tour, 1976 concerts...all of them. Listening to his music just makes me feel good. I don't know how anyone wouldn't while listening to him. There are people that are very foolish and made such a big deal about the change of his lifestyle. They constantly criticize him for it. It just makes me think he's more amazing that he had the courage to follow a path of his own for himself. He's a man that has always been about peace.

“I always stood for the elimination of conflict and wars, and any of those causes that ignite them.” -Yusuf Islam

**********************Allred**********************

The first time I saw John Allred was June 11, 2008. Since then I've seen him in concert 36 times. He was the beginning of my obsession with concerts, pretty much music in general. It seems that every time I see an Allred concert they are better and better, but I still can't say which is my favorite one I've been to.
At the same time that Cat Stevens is my absolute favorite musician, John Allred is my biggest inspiration in music. Through his kindness and all the heart he puts into his music, lyrics and performing, I've decided what I want to do with my life. It's all because of him.
He once said, "I want people to feel like they're a part of the music again." Through the years I've listened to his music, that has truly been accomplished in my life.

www.myspace.com/allred

***********Double or Nothing***********
The first time I saw Double or Nothing was a very, very small show, August 27, 2009. They have come an extremely long way! You would not believe the crowds at their shows now are there for the same band as the one I saw that first day . I didn't think I would ever like their music as much as I ever liked John Allred's music. I don't think they thought I would either. With their most recent album "Silhouettes Fade" I was proved wrong. It was surprising to me. They really are amazing, and so fun in concert! They are amazing and fun people in general!

www.myspace.com/doubleornothing


*****Jason Reeves*****

Jason Reeves is one of my favorite musicians because his music is so relaxing.
I don't know if there is anyone that is happier to be
alive. He just seems at peace with nature and his life. I love
his music because you can hear that peace.
I think he has wonderful thoughts to share with the world, and he is able to do that through
his music.

*****Always Meet Twice*****

Always Meet Twice, Andy Schaub, is for the most part the beginning stages of his music. I've found you will enjoy music and concerts more as you follow a band from the beginning. You just have to be interested in the music and as it goes you will be surprised how fast a band or musician will improve. My favorite songs by Always Meet Twice are "Everything," "Novella," "Photograph," and then newest song, "What You Got." I believe Always Meet Twice has a long career ahead, and I'm excited I get to see it from the beginning! Do yourself a favor and look him up, then do him a favor by spreading his music. It is the least you can do when wonderful musicians are willing to share their music with the world!

www.myspace.com/alwaysmeettwice

**********This Is Anfield**********

This Is Anfield is not together anymore. They are still great friends, though. This was a band full of amazing people and great music. Although they, as a band, are missed, a couple of them are now in the band Allred, so it is nice to be able to see them perform still. It's also nice to see the occasional solo, acoustic show by Alan Hanson.

We truly are the luckiest ones.

For so many things in my life, I have been so lucky to be blessed with. First and foremost being my family, for the many role models I have in my life. This post is about one of the best role models I have, this post is about my Aunt Robin.

Asking myself what I want to be like when I'm older, I can't help thinking that in so many ways I want to be just like my Aunt Robin. Growing up watching her, listening to her, I've learned that there are few people that have such a loving nature towards anyone or anything.

It is the best thing in the world to know that through any hard times my sister or I might have, or even exciting things, we can go to her for advice or just to talk. Don't get me wrong, because all three of my parents, my sisters, a few friends are all there for me for the same thing. My other aunts, too. I just feel like my Aunt Robin always has the right things to say. For a lot of things it's just easier to talk to her.

The things I have learned specifically from her are the reasons she is one of the most influential role models in my life. Through example she taught me to be more open, less judgemental. The biggest thing for me, by teaching me the importance of charity, giving back for everything we have, she taught me to be grateful for every little thing I have and anything I have ever been given. She taught me to love animals. She taught me to love every person in the world, even the ones across the world.

As I read the comment she left me, calling me "angel of [her] heart," I felt she's really the angel. With the many times I have heard her say and the many more times I will hear her say, "I am the luckiest one," I will always believe that we, those of us that have her in our lives, are truly the luckiest ones!

Auntie Robin, I love you! Thank you for all that you've taught me and will continue to teach. Thank you for being who you are.

Hawaiian Speed.

My sister and I just finished playing Hawaiian Speed...Myself being the winner!
Anyway, it got me thinking about the past and what I miss.
First, I miss the beginning of Hawaiian Speed, Delanie teaching us. I miss Brittany, Delanie, and I having sleep overs playing Hawaiian Speed and all the other crazy games we would come up with all night...our courses in the dark, mystery taste testing...I miss it all. Our long bike rides, feeding the ducks at the Homestead, "The Jets," the rope swing. I miss being called "Frick and Freck." Why do we have to grow up? Growing up, I've lost all of these things, and due to being careless about friendship, I've also lost touch with one of the best friends I ever had. I miss her.
I also miss all of the people we passed the game on to. I miss our little Hawaiian Speed competitions, and spoons, the prank phone calls, the night games that we never ended up playing. I miss talking to everyone and hanging out with each other so easily.
As we change, the people in our life change as well. No matter how much you love them, some of them may just end up being a part of your past. Although, I really hope that we will all reconnect one day. For now, I am grateful for the memories I have and the parts they play in them. I wish them all the best of luck in life until we meet again.