Boundaries

Do you have relationships in which you feel taken advantage of? Do you feel resentful at times? Do you ever regret agreeing to things? Do you have long-time friends or family members who push your buttons, sometimes in ways you don't quite understand and have never confronted? Do you feel like all you do is give while others take from you? Do you need some of these relationships to change in your life?

You need to read Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend.

I finally finished it. Every chapter has something wonderful in it that helps you analyze and understand your own feelings in relationships and how to better those relationships, whether with a spouse, a child, a friend, a fellow church-goer, or a co-worker. Boundaries create the environment for healthy relationships and the opportunity for you to take responsibility for your own life. It also gives you the confidence to say no when you need to.

Trust me, it's worth the read!

Steam Powered Giraffe - Honeybee

I first saw this a week or two ago, and I thought it was super weird, but I liked the song and bought it. It's really grown on me, and I actually have come to love the music video too. Its robotic, steampunk-y mesmerizing, animatronic, pantomimey, melodic, tender wonderfulness just got to me.

I'm a Hooman

This meme has had me laughing every day for the past several days. So. Stupid. So. Funny.

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Sara Bareilles - Stay

I happened to look at my top 25 most played songs today, and this one, unknown to me, was at the top of the list by far. I guess it's not too surprising. It's full of emotion and beauty—I got it over a year ago and it's still a favorite of mine.

This woman is a true singer, and I can't wait for her new album, which comes out TOMORROW!!!

Zac Brown Band | Chicken Fried

I hope you're having a good Memorial Day!




I thank God for my life
And for the stars and stripes
May freedom forever fly, let it ring.
Salute the ones who died
The ones that give their lives
So we don't have to sacrifice
All the things we love

Harry Connick Jr.

So, recently I watched the movie New in Town...twice.... And it got me on YouTube searching for Harry's music. I ended up really impressed with him in more than one way. He's humble and kind and funny and chill and he's a great dad and husband. And? He can do this.



Plus, he has a sultry, jazzy, lovely voice. Overall, I am a fan of the guy.

Sara Bareilles - Brave

Sara Bareilles is my favorite artist if you haven't figured that out from all my Sara-loving posts. She came out with this single recently, and I think it's fun, bold, inspiring, and just altogether wonderful. Check it out, friends!