I Should Stop Doing Things

I posted a cover of a song today on thisroutehastolls. It's not great. I mean, I'm not thrilled. Like, I'm my worst critic, so I notice every place something isn't perfect which is a lot. But like. I did it? And that still feels really good? I dunno. It's weird. But it's just cool to think that not so long ago the idea of the public seeing me at all was so scary and now this is my 17th video and I'm doing what I love to do, aware of my mistakes and doing it anyway. So. Yay.

The Lord Is Testing Me

Yes, He is. But I'm up for it, I think. Honestly, I see God changing my life for the better in many ways, especially recently. And I think part of that is improving my relationships with people. Today, I found out that our youth group is doing Secret Santa. So we will give little notes and trinkets and such for the next few weeks, and on Christmas we present them with their gift. I. Am. SO. Excited. Since I only came today, I got the last pick from the bag. And it's not easy. Which is completely my own fault. Younger Sammy found no need to make friends with this person, and so I know very little about the recipient. HOWEVER that will not stop me from trying my hardest. I hope my little notes will bring some smiles, and maybe, with time, I'll find the perfect gift. The Lord is indeed testing me, but I need this. And hopefully this starts a nice friendship. In the meantime, it would be SO HELPFUL if I could find this kid on ANY form of social media. But alas.

Admittedly I haven't heard the original song. But this cover? Is so gorgeous. Like, don't look at it as a sad song. Look at the beauty of the voice and the music and the honesty of the lyricist.

PYT

I.aM.mE Choreography

to A Mike Tompkins Cover

of PYT by Michael Jackson

the "How I Made This" section makes it perfect

Collectible

Reason 263: Who just bought their sister the BEST baby shower gift ever? THIS GIRL! No, no applause necessary. Thank you. But actually, I'm way too proud of it. Shh, it's a secret!

Also! Let's talk about cute boy. Remember cute boy? The one I saw way back in December at that show that Alpha Psi Omega put on for the holidays. Yeah, the one who I still haven't spoken to 'cause I'm pretty sure he has a girlfriend and I don't plan on pursuing anything anyway and that one time he replied to my compliment on McDaniel compliments. Him. Yeah, he's in the cast for the Children's Show, and he just happened to show up at rehearsal today a little before he was called/I had to leave. GRAH. FML. WHY AM I A GIRL?!?

Whatever, we're not thinking about it. We're just gonna listen to some Clara C.

Normal People Shun Us

Reason 221: Normal people took this snow day to romp about outside and tube down our giant hill. Aside from using this day to catch up on my endless piles of homework (Hallelujah!) I, not only talked to some dear friends and worked on spring break plans, but I did this.

Ex Malo Bonum

Which means "Out of bad, good".

It's also an AWESOME Anberlin song

Reason 215: Sick days suck. Little things make it better. Call the doctor, get put on hold, hold music is Les Miserables. Relax all day. Thanks to inspiration by Alex, read through my yearbook and get all emotional. Watch all the youtube videos (I swear, as soon as I finished one, a new one would be uploaded!). Listen to so much music. And watch 101 Dalmatians. This McPlague (as the student body is calling it) will NOT get the best of me!

Hooray for Youtube Covers

• Scream & Shout (thefumusic)
• When I Was Your Man (Sam Tsui)
• Thinkin' Bout You (Mike Tompkins)

And an ENTIRE list of Clara C's innovative brilliance

• Rocketeer
• Rhythm of Love (ft. Joseph Vincent)
• Thrift Shop
• Titanium
• Radioactive
• Locked Out of Heaven (ft. David Choi)
• Too Close/Toxic
• Misery Business/Hit 'Em Up
• Home (ft. Tiffany Alvord)