Because I am definitely NOT a trendsetter I first heard this song just this past Sunday while watching my Tivo-ed copy of the American Music Awards. I had initially recorded the AMA’s because I wanted to watch The New Kids On The Block (yes, I know. Shut up. ) I ended up being pleasantly surprised by two performances that night. The first was Annie Lennox’s piano version of ‘Why’ which literally gave me chill bumps. You can listen to it here.

The second song that impressed me was Beyonce’s Single Ladies. It is definitely a girl power type anthem and while I may not completely agree with the message it sends I like it anyway and it just has a catchy beat. Happy Friday y’all enjoy your holiday shopping. I’ll be working.

Feel Good Friday action here: Ginger, Ron, and a host of others I will link later today.

As many of you know this last year has definitely been a trying one for me. There are many things that I’ve lost in the course of this lat year but despite those losses I’m incredibly thankful.

I’m thankful for my wonderful parents who have supported me every step of the way and through every decision I’ve made about my life. They’ve stood by me, encouraged me and been there for me in ways I never thought possible.

I’m thankful for the incredible online friendships I’ve made in this last year. Many of you have sent me wonderful emails, you’ve all left wonderful comments and you’ve helped keep my spirits high even in my darkest moments.

I’m thankful for getting to meet three of these wonderful online friends earlier this year. Ginger, Nancy and John being able to spend time with the three of you in Nashville was a true blessing. It was so good to be able to connect to the three of you and I hope that we will do it again sometime.

I’m thankful to live in a wonderful country that allows me the freedom to be who I am without hindering my beliefs and thoughts. I’m thankful to the service men and women who defend this country and I wish them safe journey as they serve in the Middle East and around the world.

I’m thankful to my “real-life” friends that call me and still visit my blog though it’s rare that I see many of you these days. You guys are the best parts of my past and I’m glad you’re in my present.

I’m also thankful to God for my future. It is uncertain right now but I know that He has a plan for me and I’m thankful for that.

I hope that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, enjoy time with your family/friends/loved ones. Be safe and remember that you are all blessed.

You know it’s funny the things that we lock inside our hearts and never let them out again. The fears, the doubts, the insecurities. We hide them away for no one else to see but we secretly unlock our hears when we’re down and we let those things drag us down deeper.

Why is it that we don’t lock away the good things, the happy moments, the things we cherish? Why is that when we’re at our lowest point we can’t bring ourselves to look back on those times and realize that things are good, have been good and will be good?

I’ve been somewhat ill the last two weeks which has kept me cooped up in my apartment. When you’re alone and this cold winter weather sets in your brain starts to rattle around those compartments of your heart that you’ve tried so desperately to keep put away.

I’m not entirely sure you’d say that I’m depressed. It’s more that I have a great deal on my mind. There are many things I’m working toward in my life and I know that in time I will have them. But there are so many doubts and insecurities rushing through my head. I know that this is all normal but there are times I just doubt myself so much that I begin to wonder.

Ok, so yeah I know it’s been a week since I’ve posted and I haven’t posted anything of substance in a while. I promise I’m getting to it. I’ve just been uber busy with life. Please don’t desert me y’all.

Anyway, this week I give you the Pointer Sisters and Fire. Because this song just takes me back to when I was kid listening to 98.5 (Soft Rock) and dreaming about the man that would give me fire.

More Feel Good Friday with Ginger and Ron. Ron has one of my favorites. I’ve always loved that song. Tré  Romantique

You can’t go wrong with a fat man singing about getting laid in the back of a car! I used to team up with my best buddy, Scott and sing this at karaoke. Happy Friday, y’all!

For more FGF action check out Ron and Ginger. There will be more linked from Ginger’s site as they get posted.