Day 77

#np - The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars

Wednesdays tend to be a black hole for me.  Let's hope today is different.

Day 76

#np - Little Lion Man by Mumford & Sons

There are some songs I can really get behind using a well place f-word.  This is one of them.  

Love.  

It. 

All.

Day 75

#np - Just A Girl by No Doubt

Christmas advertising has kicked in and all weekend I saw the same clothing commercial for some kind of anime line designed by Gwen Stefani.  First, it reminded me of all my favorite No Doubt songs.  Then it made me realize that she's probably designing this clothing line for her kids.  Instead of focusing on how much time has passed since No Doubt was super-popular, I've decided to just dance it out.  Happy Monday!

Day 74

#np - If You're Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins

Today will be spent doing homework and hopefully going to the grocery store.  I need to be productive.

On another note, this is my second Rodney Atkins song and I couldn't pick him out of a line up if I tried.  I guess I'm a fan....

Day 73

#np - Everybody (Backstreet's Back) by Backstreet Boys

I'm heading back to Lexington today. :(  I'm going to miss my brother and my parents so much!  It's been a great Thanksgiving though.  And I'm looking forward to being home and just relaxing.  I have a ton of homework to do and I barely had any time at home between D.C. and Chicago.  Home sweet home.

Day 72

#np - Tonight (I'm Loving You) by Enrique Iglesias

Thanksgiving in Chicago is wonderful!  It's not as cool as it was last year so it's definitely more comfortable. :)

Mom, Me and Jon in Chicago

Day 71

#np - None Of Your Business by Salt 'n Pepa

Happy Thanksgiving!  I'm in Chicago with my brother and parents for the rest of the week.  It's not too cold this year so I think we'll be walking around after dinner tonight.  

Last night, Jon and I found Miss Congeniality on the list of free on demand movies and just had to watch it.  Early in the movie, Gracie Lou Freebush beats the crap out of her punching bag to this song.  LOVE!

We also LOVE Sandy Bullock.

#siblings

PS  Jon knew every word to this song.  EVERY. WORD.  When I asked how he knew it since it's from 1993, he said "I learned it because I love it so much." We're so related.

Day 70

#np - I'll Be There - Jackson 5

Chicago, here I come.

Day 69

#np - 4 Minutes by Madonna (featuring Justin Timberlake)

One one day of work and two classes stands between me and Thanksgiving in Chicago. :)

Day 68

#np - Time is Running Out by Muse

Day 67

#np - Uptown Girl by Billy Joel

I'm postponing Country Sunday today for a city song since I'm still in Washington.  Another day of sight-seeing and then I'm leaving for Lexington tonight around 9.  I love D.C. but I can't wait to get home and see Barkley.  Then it's almost Thanksgiving!

Day 66

#np - Firework by Katy Perry

I'm sight-seeing around D.C. today!  Expect pictures next week. :)

Maybe this is where I'm meant to be...

Day 65

#np - Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer

It's way harder to do my song of the day dance while staying in a hostel in Washington, D.C.  I opted to take my ipod in the bathroom though and dance in there instead of disturbing my bunkmates with both the song and my dancing.  You're all welcome.

Day 64

#np - Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga (because I think she's the only one that can keep me awake today!)

I never even went to bed last night.  I decided to stay awake all night so that I wouldn't oversleep and miss my flight to Washington, D.C.  The Martin School is heading to the county's Capital to meet with Martin School alumni and other D.C. professionals as well as to do some sight-seeing.  The problem is that our flight leaves LOUISVILLE at 6:15 this morning.  Hence my lack of sleep.  Maybe I can sleep on the flight!

Day 63

#np - You're the One That I Want by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta

Day 62

#np - Beautiful Day by U2

Last night, I watched the ABC special about Gabby Giffords, Congressman from Arizona.  Good God.  What an amazing woman.  This is her favorite song; it was before the shooting.  I think it's the perfect song for this blog.  And she's given me some perspective that I think I've lost in the last few weeks as school has been bearing down on me.  So this morning I dance for her to her favorite song. 

Day 61

#np - Footloose by Kenny Loggins

I don't like remakes.

Day 60

#np - Hell on Heels by Pistol Annies

Day 59

#np - Papi by Jennifer Lopez

Day 58

#np - We Found Love by Rihanna (featuring Calvin Harris)

Fairly certain they'll play this at the date party tonight.  Lord, help me.

Day 57

#np - Run the World (Girls) by Beyonce

If I ever get elected to city council, I want this to be played when I make my acceptance speech.  ;)

Day 56

#np - Moves like Jagger by Maroon 5 (featuring Christina Aguilera)

Day 55

#np - Dynamite by Taio Cruz

It's election day!  I hope you go vote!

Day 54

#np - Brighter Than The Sun by Colbie Caillat

It's happening again.  The pull of adulthood is causing me to wake up early.  I noticed it the first time when I was in my last year working at UK.  I started VOLUNTARILY waking up and getting out of bed around 9am on the weekends.  When I went back to school, however, this stopped because I was up so late doing homework all the time.  I noticed this past weekend, after a couple of early nights because my Mom was in town, that this is coming back.  

I always wondered why "old people" always woke up so early.  I guess it's your body's way of saying don't waste your time sleeping.  Anyway, I'm going to stop fighting it and I'm going to try to go to bed earlier from now.  Truth be told, being up early isn't so bad...especially if you get a nap (also known as second-sleep) at some point during the day.

Day 53

#np - Take A Back Road by Rodney Adkins

I love songs and videos that remind me of home.  :)

Day 52

#np - Jump (for my love) by Girls Aloud

I watched Love Actually last night and wanted to use this song because my favorite part of the movie is when Hugh Grant dances to it.  LOVE!

Day 51

#np - It's All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion

You can't really dance to this but you can definitely act it out in front of a full-length mirror...not that I did that or anything.

It was pretty wonderful having my mom visit for yesterday's dance.  It was day 50 and there was a smile on my face all day from seeing her celebrate the day.  It was really special, Mom.   Thanks for coming in!!!

Day 50

#np - Super Bass by Nicki Minaj

I had a guest dancer this morning!  The one and only ORIGINAL TBopp (my momma) came in for a short two day stint to see me and go to the UK/Transy exhibition basketball game.  I think it's clear where I get all my dope moves.

And if you haven't seen this little girl (featured on Ellen, I think), it's definitely worth it.  Wait for the little shimmy move she does on the last verse.  LOVE.

Oh yeah, and I'm 29 and 50 days old today!

Day 49

#np - Stay (I Missed You) by Lisa Loeb

She made black, horn-rimmed glasses cool to me.  Did you know that she launched her own eyewear line in 2010 (so says Wikipedia).  

Day 48

#np - The Sign by Ace of Base

Bah!  Days like today I really wish Jon checked this blog regularly.  He'd appreciate this song.