I have been in a complete love bubble the last few weeks. Recently, the one that got away came back into my life (6 years later). It's entirely too long of a story for a single blog entry, it's better suited for a series of books, but what I can tell you is my most excellent knight in shining armour is moving 1700 miles to be with me. That's right, folks, the man is moving from one coast of North America to the other. He comes home to me next Friday, so in the meanwhile, I will be completely rearranging furniture in my house, and while I'm busy upside-downing my sanctuary I thought I'd transcribe (for your reading pleasure) a chat conversation we had the other night.
I never in a million years thought I would find love. I'll be 27 this year, and I'd resigned myself to a lifetime of spinsterhood. Be Love, my cherished and beautiful Mraz Women. My advice to you is to continue being love. When you love yourself and are open to love from someone else, it will happen for you, too. It will happen. And. When. It. Happens. You. Will. Have. No. Doubts. About. True. True. True. Love.
This is the forever kind. My forever.
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KF: You want to kiss me.
And marry me and make babies.
Me: lol
I think you want to do those things to me
You want me to have your babies
And me your housewife
:P
KF: you’re a good one :)
Me: like you’re picking our a breeding companion
KF: lol
Not so much.. just an added bonus to my soulmate
Me: I’m a good egg lol
I thought you didn’t believe in soul mates????
KF: eh I may have fibbed a little before
Me: why would you lie about that?
KF: I said before that i didn’t believe there was just 1
Me: I remember what you said
So what part did you lie about?
KF: not rly lied, but I def believe you are mine
Me: so does that mean you’ve changed your views on the subject? ;)
KF: I do think there’s just 1 person out there who will make you truly happy, more than anyone else ever could
Perhaps
Me: you just made me blush
And smile
And you made my heart pound a little
KF: :)
That’s a good thing
<3>
Me: So you think I’m your soul mate?
You, sir, just made my day
KF: yes I do
:)
Me: I don’t know what to say except I’m laying here smiling
And I love you, more than I knew was ever possible
And you made me cry
KF: I love you
Why are you crying?
Me: because I’m happy
Because it’s hard to believe you feel that way about me
And I wouldn’t trade you for anything, not even a non-hippy, clean shaven, meat eating, short fingernailed Jason Mraz
KF: haha
Wow.. that’s pretty up there
Showing posts with label Brandie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brandie. Show all posts
My Mraz Image
This is my all time favorite Mraz Man pic, not only because he is stunning in a suit + guitar, but because this is the photo my best friend used for the badassery that was my bday card last year.
I'm really a sucker for a man in a suit......
the way i am
Love always finds us when we're least expecting it. It sneaks up from behind and scares the life out of you. And if you're really lucky, you'll know it when you have it. And if you're really really lucky, you'll be given a second chance if you lose it the first time.
The best loves you'll ever have in your whole life will come when you're ready. All too often we find ourselves in a quest to find a partner to complete us or fill some empty hole we think is there. Take the time you're given on this earth to love yourself and discover happiness as you, in your own skin, being yourself with all of your quirks. It has taken me 26 years to realize my worth and figure out that I have to be happy in myself before I can ever hope to be happy with someone else.
And there it was, as plain as day, there the whole time, someone who takes me the way I am: flawed, defective, loose screws, bad wiring, crusty humor.
The best loves you'll ever have in your whole life will come when you're ready. All too often we find ourselves in a quest to find a partner to complete us or fill some empty hole we think is there. Take the time you're given on this earth to love yourself and discover happiness as you, in your own skin, being yourself with all of your quirks. It has taken me 26 years to realize my worth and figure out that I have to be happy in myself before I can ever hope to be happy with someone else.
And there it was, as plain as day, there the whole time, someone who takes me the way I am: flawed, defective, loose screws, bad wiring, crusty humor.
Monday FUNday
I'm getting a really nasty chest infection/laryngitis/cold nonsense that I don't have time for! I'm trying my best to power through the day and stay happy, so I pulled this one out of my bag of tricks. This isn't the official music video, just a fan vid, but it is awesome nonetheless.
This song reminds me of a friend from college who has since moved to Atlanta. I introduced him to this song a few months ago, and it instantly went into circulation on his itunes. Now this song makes me think of him.
xxoo's on this fine Monday.
This song reminds me of a friend from college who has since moved to Atlanta. I introduced him to this song a few months ago, and it instantly went into circulation on his itunes. Now this song makes me think of him.
xxoo's on this fine Monday.
B's Crack Up Tracks
I've been thinking about my smile tracks, and there are too many to post vids. I gravitate toward positive energy music, so almost everything I listen to regularly makes me smile. I do, however, have crack up tracks that make me burst into laughter whenever I hear them. The videos are especially hilarious! I definitely give away my age with these gems.
Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al
Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
This is from 1979, and I believe the first rap video ever
(I can rap this whole song)
Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al
Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
This is from 1979, and I believe the first rap video ever
(I can rap this whole song)
greetings from the desert
I am thrilled to be welcomed into the Mraz Women blog. I wish I would have found you all sooner! I thought for my introduction I would combine a few ideas from previous blog entries, so please forgive the length.
My name is Brandie, I am 26, a single parent, chronic laugher, truly happy, peace seeking, jack of all trades, and very long-winded. My 4 year old took this picture of me a couple of weeks ago. She's an excellent photographer, and for all intensive purposes is known very affectionately as the tatertot.
I love the idea of a Gratitude Journal and feel that everyone should keep one. My story of gratitude begins at birth. I will forever be grateful to my mother for giving my twin sister and me up for adoption. Without that selfless act, I would have been born into a life of nomadic homelessness. Much gratitude is given to my foster parents who, at the time, cared for 4 children under the age of 2. And the utmost gratitude must be given to my parents for taking my sister and me into their family. They adopted us after their oldest daughter was killed in a car accident (I'm also very grateful for her sacrifice everyday). Without them, nothing in my life would have ever happened. I am very blessed and often give thanks for my beginnings.
I have been listening (astutely) to Jason since 2001-2002. I randomly heard "The Remedy" on the radio, and at first the song annoyed me because it sounded so much like John Mayer, who I couldn't stand, but I couldn't get it out of my head furthering the annoyance. The song stuck with me throughout my freshman year of college, and it wasn't until Fall of 2002 that I finally heard "You & I Both."
My name is Brandie, I am 26, a single parent, chronic laugher, truly happy, peace seeking, jack of all trades, and very long-winded. My 4 year old took this picture of me a couple of weeks ago. She's an excellent photographer, and for all intensive purposes is known very affectionately as the tatertot.
I love the idea of a Gratitude Journal and feel that everyone should keep one. My story of gratitude begins at birth. I will forever be grateful to my mother for giving my twin sister and me up for adoption. Without that selfless act, I would have been born into a life of nomadic homelessness. Much gratitude is given to my foster parents who, at the time, cared for 4 children under the age of 2. And the utmost gratitude must be given to my parents for taking my sister and me into their family. They adopted us after their oldest daughter was killed in a car accident (I'm also very grateful for her sacrifice everyday). Without them, nothing in my life would have ever happened. I am very blessed and often give thanks for my beginnings.I have been listening (astutely) to Jason since 2001-2002. I randomly heard "The Remedy" on the radio, and at first the song annoyed me because it sounded so much like John Mayer, who I couldn't stand, but I couldn't get it out of my head furthering the annoyance. The song stuck with me throughout my freshman year of college, and it wasn't until Fall of 2002 that I finally heard "You & I Both."
I'm pretty sure that song changed my life. It's definitely one of those moments in life when you will always remember where you were, what you were doing, what you thought and felt. I distinctly remember hearing it for the first time on a mix CD my best friend had playing in her business. Luckily for me, and fortunately for others, the store was empty so I was free to play the song over-and-over for 4 hours straight. The song brought me to tears. It felt like Jason had been in my head and wrote that song from my memories and experiences. As briefly as I can say without rambling too much, for me it was about love and loss, and overcoming that loss through understand the old adage, "it's better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all." It is still one of my favorites by Mr. Mraz.
My fascination with his music has maintained its fervidity since that fateful moment. I couldn't believe it took 3 years for "Mr. A-Z" to be released, and I soaked that album up like a sponge. Its release coincided with my pregnancy, and the message of love that emanted from that album spoke to me on such a personal level I will never adequately be able to describe. I patiently waited for a third album, and I never thought it would come. When "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things" came out in 2008, I can honestly say my love for Jason reached epic proportions.
Last year for my birthday, my best friend bought me tickets to see Jason in concert and made me this card. I saw the card, knew what was inside, and digressed into insanity and had a "shut up!" moment much like The Princess Diaries. For real, I did exactly that, in a restaurant, at a table of 20 people. Everyone thought I found something in my food or was having a complete mental breakdown.
"I'm Yours" was another song that stopped me in my tracks, and the second time I'm almost positive Jason was in my head. In general, I love people readily, but I have never truly given my heart to anyone besides my daughter. If I ever truly fall in love, my idea of love can be found in the lyrics of that song: uncomplicated, fated, nonsensical, divine intervention...
