#SaturdaySongs - The Champion

I am sharing a song if it...

> Spoke to what is going on in the world today...

> Moved me (for some reason or another)...

> Is a treasure that I just want to share...

> Is just something that I like to listen to... 

NOTE: I am not receiving any compensation for spotlighting these songs. I did not write them, sing them or own them... I am just sharing with others who may love music too. 

"The Champion" 

Performed by Carrie Underwood featuring Ludacris

Written by Brett James, Chris De Stefano, Christopher Brian Bridges, Carrie Underwood 

The first time that I heard this song was while watching the video.

And the message that the video was giving is truly what made this song so powerful for me.

Now, when I hear the song (which is often) - the emotion and impact is still driven from the video.

Lyrics:

I'll be the last one standing
Two hands in the air, I'm a champion
You'll be looking up at me when it's over
I live for the battle, I'm a soldier, yeah

I'm a fighter like Rocky
Put you flat on your back like Ali
Yeah, I'm the greatest, I'm stronger
Paid my dues, can't lose, Imma own ya, ay

I've been working my whole life
And now it's do or die

I am invincible, unbreakable
Unstoppable, unshakeable
They knock me down, I get up again
I am the champion
You're gonna know my name
You can't hurt me now
I can't feel the pain
I was made for this, yeah, I was born to win
I am the champion

When they write my story
They're gonna say that I did it for the glory
But don't think that I did it for the fame, yeah
I did it for the love of the game, yeah
And this is my chance I'm taking
All them old records I'm breaking
All you people watching on the TV
You go ahead and put your bets on me, ay

I've been waiting my whole life
To see my name in lights

I am invincible, unbreakable
Unstoppable, unshakeable
They knock me down, I get up again
I am the champion
You're gonna know my name
You can't hurt me now
I can't feel the pain
I was made for this, yeah, I was born to win
I am the champion, oh

Born champion, Luda
The C is for the courage I possess through the drama
H is for the hurt but it's all for the honor
A is for my attitude working through the patience
Money comes and goes so the M is for motivation
Gotta stay consistent, the P is to persevere
The I is for integrity, innovative career
The O is optimistic, open and never shut
And the N is necessary 'cause I'm never giving up
See they ask me how I did it, I just did it from the heart
Crushing the competition, been doing it from the start
They say that every champion is all about his principles
Carrie

I am invincible, unbreakable
Unstoppable, unshakeable
They knock me down, I get up again
I am the champion
You're gonna know my name
You can't hurt me now
I can't feel the pain
I was made for this, yeah, I was born to win
I am the champion

I'm the champion, yeah
Surpassed all rivals
It's all about who wants it the most (I am the champion)

Fight for what we believe in
That's what champions are made of

I am the champion

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Sweet Experience

I belong to a Facebook Group about restaurants/food trucks around the Toledo area...

I found out about this little gem there...And a little gem, it is!

Ice Cream (including vegan) is in high supply as well as some other things that I believe she hand makes.

The cheesecake in a jar were great (not super sweet)! So much, that we got them for a group lunch at work. :)  Gotta support the small shops!

Side note - she is only open Thursday - Monday from 1 - 7pm.

Namaste.

#CraftyTuesday - Movie Watching Time

Most of my creations are to welcome new babies into the world...
But, occasionally, I will make a bigger one (either for my grands or for a friend)...

This quilt was made to snuggle on the couch and watch movies...

Namaste.

#SaturdaySongs - Dancing in the Sky

I am sharing a song if it...

> Spoke to what is going on in the world today...

> Moved me (for some reason or another)...

> Is a treasure that I just want to share...

> Is just something that I like to listen to... 

NOTE: I am not receiving any compensation for spotlighting these songs. I did not write them, sing them or own them... I am just sharing with others who may love music too. 

"Dancing in the Sky" 

Performed by Dani and Lizzy

Written by Elizabeth Hyde, Danielle Hyde 

August is a rough month for me... MommyMarie's birthday is at the beginning of the month and my Dad's transition anniversary is at the end of the month.

This song is one of two that I listen to during the times that are a bit rougher than others...

Lyrics:

Tell me, what does it look like in heaven?
Is it peaceful? Is it free like they say?
Does the sun shine bright forever?
Have your fears and your pain gone away?

'Cause here on earth it feels like
Everything good is missing since you left
And here on earth everything's different
There's an emptiness

Oh, oh, I
I hope you're dancing in the sky
And I hope you're singing in the angel's choir
And I hope the angels know what they have
I'll bet it's so nice up in heaven since you arrived

So tell me, what do you do up in heaven?
Are your days filled with love and light?
Is there music? Is there art and adventure?
Tell me are you happy? Are you more alive?

'Cause here on earth it feels like
Everything good is missing since you left
And here on earth everything's different
There's an emptiness

Oh, oh, I
I hope you're dancing in the sky
And I hope you're singing in the angel's choir
And I hope the angels know what they have
I'll bet it's so nice up in heaven since you arrived
Since you arrived

Oh, oh
(What does it look like in heaven?) Yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, I

I hope you're dancing in the sky
And I hope you're singing in the angel's choir
And I hope the angels know what they have
I'll bet it's so nice up in heaven since you arrived
Since you arrived

 Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Mr. Freeze

We attempted to head to a normal dessert stop one evening and the line for the drive through was clear down the road...
So, we headed to a new stop (but I didn't get a picture of the sign): Mr. Freeze's.

TBH, we had been torn on this one...
We heard a few recommendations for it and many to avoid it at all cost.

We decided to give it a go...

And it got a thumb's up from us.

Only two negatives - no drive thru (a must with this pandemic) and they only take cash.

My cookie parfait was a bit on the big size, so next time - I will try to find something smaller.
MBB got a nutter butter sundae and was very happy.

Namaste.

#CraftyTuesday - Nautical Creation

This week we are welcoming a little boy who will call his nautical nursery home...

Namaste.

#SaturdaySongs - Here On Earth

I am sharing a song if it...

> Spoke to what is going on in the world today...

> Moved me (for some reason or another)...

> Is a treasure that I just want to share...

> Is just something that I like to listen to... 

NOTE: I am not receiving any compensation for spotlighting these songs. I did not write them, sing them or own them... I am just sharing with others who may love music too. 

"Here on Earth" 

Performed by Tim McGraw

Written by Jessie Joe Dillon, Chase McGill, Jon Nite 

The video starts out with a very important message:

"As we go through life it helps to remember that we are together here on Earth"

I really recommend that you watch the video - the messages/signs in the video are very powerful...

So, why are you here on Earth? 

I am here to be the change that I want to see in the world...

Lyrics:

At his mean momma's
On a Saturday night
Buy him a Corona
In the blink of an eye
There's a ring on her finger
But through him parking lot drives
And they're standin' in the kitchen
And there's two pink lines
Nine months later, you're breathin'
And you're the reason
They're here on earth

It's like we opened our eyes
For the very first time
When we found out why
We're here on earth
Here on earth

The drunks get sober
And poets get drunk
Wonder years wander
Guitars get strummed
We all need dreams worth dreamin'
Somethin' to believe in
Here on earth
(Here on earth, here on earth, here on earth)

It's like we opened our eyes
For the very first time
When we found out why
We're here on earth
Here on earth

I was a book full of questions
Heart full of doubt
I sent 'em up to heaven
Answers never came down
Till they did one night
Maybe lovin' you's why
I'm here on earth
Here on earth

It's like we opened our eyes
For the very first time
When we found out why
We're here on earth
Here on earth

It's like you opened my eyes
For the very first time
Yeah, lovin' you's why
I'm here on earth
Here on earth, hey, eh, eh

Here on earth
Yeah, lovin' you's why
I'm here on earth
Here on earth, hey

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - The Brownstone Tavern

We haven't been exploring as much as before COVID-19, but I did clean all of the photos off of my phone and found a few more to share...

Most places had a limited menu because of COVID, so I didn't get to try what I wanted. :(

And if I had to go by the fish and chips (okay fish and tots), I probably wouldn't go back.

But there is a burger that I want, so I will probably give it another go.

Namaste.

#SaturdaySongs - Remembering

I am sharing a song if it...

> Spoke to what is going on in the world today...

> Moved me (for some reason or another)...

> Is a treasure that I just want to share...

> Is just something that I like to listen to... 

NOTE: I am not receiving any compensation for spotlighting these songs. I did not write them, sing them or own them... I am just sharing with others who may love music too. 

"Remembering" 

Performed by Ashley Campbell

Written by Ashley Campbell, Kai Jaron Welch 

This song has been a favorite of mine for awhile now...

But after MommyMarie made her transition, the end hits me a bit harder than it did before...

The last time I talked to her, she couldn't remember my name and didn't know what to say...

That's okay - I'll do the remembering!

Lyrics:

Four years old running up the stairs to your bed

Thunder rolls and I pull the covers over my head
You say it's just a storm, enjoy the show
You take me to the window, show me that it's beautiful
Never had to ask you to sing for me
It's just the way to put me at ease

Bone for bone we are the same
Bones get tired and they can't carry all the weight
We can talk until you can't even remember my name
Daddy don't you worry, I'll do the remembering
Daddy don't you worry, I'll do the remembering

First guitar and I just wasn't getting it right
You showed me how to play it, said it doesn't happen overnight
And in a couple years I come home and show you how I play "Blackbird"
And though I miss a couple notes you still say
That it was the best you'd ever heard

Never had to ask you to smile for me
It's just the way you put me at ease
Bone for bone we are the same
Bones get tired and they can't carry all the weight
We can talk until you can't even remember my name
Daddy don't you worry, I'll do the remembering
Daddy don't you worry, I'll do the remembering

Now I have to ask you to sing for me
And I have to show you the words to sing
You're standing right in front of me and slipping away

Bone for bone we are the same
Bones get tired and they can't carry all the weight
We can talk until you can't even remember my name
Daddy don't you worry, I'll do the remembering
Daddy don't you worry, I'll do the remembering

 Namaste.

#SaturdaySongs - Jealous Of The Angels

I am sharing a song if it...

> Spoke to what is going on in the world today...

> Moved me (for some reason or another)...

> Is a treasure that I just want to share...

> Is just something that I like to listen to... 

NOTE: I am not receiving any compensation for spotlighting these songs. I did not write them, sing them or own them... I am just sharing with others who may love music too. 

"Jealous of the Angels" 

Performed by Donna Taggart

Written by Zachary N. Runquist, Jennifer Bostic, Jimmy Fortune, Barrett Yeretsian 

August is a rough month for me... MommyMarie's birthday is at the beginning of the month and my Dad's transition anniversary is at the end of the month.

This song is one of two that I listen to during the times that are a bit rougher than others...

Lyrics:

I didn't know today would be our last
Or that I'd have to say goodbye to you so fast
I'm so numb, I can't feel anymore
Prayin' you'd just walk back through that door

And tell me that I was only dreamin'
You're not really gone as long as I believe

There will be another angel
Around the throne tonight
Your love lives on inside of me
And I will hold on tight
It's not my place to question
Only God knows why
I'm just jealous of the angels
Around the throne tonight

You always made my troubles feel so small
And you were always there to catch me when I'd fall
In a world where heroes come and go
Well God just took the only one I know
So I'll hold you as close as I can
Longing for the day, when I see your face again
But until then

God must need another angel
Around the throne tonight
Your love lives on inside of me
And I will hold on tight
It's not my place to question
Only God knows why
I'm just jealous of the angels
Around the throne tonight

Singin' hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
I'm just jealous of the angels
Around the throne tonight

 Namaste.