Hey everyone, Rose here. What better way to start out the week, than with a music video??
So, if you haven't noticed - I like Buzzfeed. A lot. One of the things I like the most, are the videos.
Well, I stumbled across this one in an amazing article the other day, and I just had to share it.
Hilary Duff at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards red carpet. (Wikipedia)
Growing up, Hilary Duff was one of my inspirations. She was for tons of girls my age, and with good reason! She was sassy, confident, kind, generous, and a true good girl. She was clumsy, but laughed about it. She was dorky, but owned it. She gave girls like me the licence to be themselves - flaws and all.
To this day, I can't think of a better role model for young girls and young women than her. If I ever had a daughter, I would encourage her to look up to the icon.
Hilary, in all her awesomeness, took several years off from showbiz, to make and spend time with her family. She got married, had a little boy, and sadly ended up separating from her husband (which breaks my heart).
She's put out a new album since then, but this single came out as well, and it's amazing.
I had no idea she hung out with Ed Sheeran - seriously, who doesn't he hang out with?? He's friends with like, everyone, and I'm not really surprised, cuz he seems awesome too.
Anyway, apparently he wrote this song for her, and she then made a video of herself singing it on her front porch - how amazing is that?!? :D
To honor one of my long-held role-models, I'm sharing her video today. So much love goes out to her, and while my heart breaks for her, I can't help but love her even more.
So, what do you think of this video? Does it sound like something Ed Sheeran wrote? Do you like Hilary too? Don't worry, I won't get offended if you didn't like it, or don't like her - not everyone does. I'm curious to hear what you think though, so let me know in the comments below!
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Same-sex marriages are now legal nationwide. The hashtag and term that’s been married (hehe) with this cause, is “marriage equality.”
Something that keeps needling me is this: is it truly marriage equality, or is it simply legalizing same-sex marriage?
Is it done now? Is the movement over?
Homosexuals aren’t the only people who have had their marriage desires denied. Seems to me that it (marriage equality) is either a term that doesn’t truly fit the goal, or it is a movement that will extend beyond one group of oppressed people, and soon we will move on to finding justice for other people who want marriage equality for themselves as well.
Do you think the “marriage equality” movement will extend beyond same-sex marriages, and truly be marriage equality? If so, how?
Ever wanted to dye your hair? Me too *giggles* I don't think I'd ever do a permanent color, but I want to experiment with temp colors. This helped me pick a color, so I thought I'd share!
I got:
Pink Hair!
You got pink hair! You are probably cute and lovable. People enjoy being around you because of your fun-loving nature.
Come on girls, we all wonder this. What do people like about us? What is our strength? Sometimes it's fun to take a little quiz, and see what a random answer says.
I got:
Your Voice
Your voice is incredibly sexy! In fact, you could probably make a killing working for a phone sex line. When you greet someone or answer the phone, they can’t help but notice how sexy you sound. Your voice is enough to make someone weak in the knees.
Ever wanted to be a Southern Bell? I'm not one, although I lived in the South for several years. This little quiz caught my eye, peaked my curiosity, and made me giggle! I love sharing what makes me smile, so hopefully you'll enjoy it too!
I got:
Dixie Blue
A down to earth Dixie girl, you capture the essence of the south with your rowdy, yet sweet as pecan pie personality. Sure you like to throw back shots of whiskey, hop up on the bar and shake your tail feather, but under that feisty layer, lies a kind, compassionate lady who'll do anything for the ones she loves!
These are all terms that tend to circle around in my head when I see magazines, or watch movies, or read articles in mainstream-media.
When I go to the mirror after having these words circling my head, I only see bad. My "flaws" stand out and scream at me. Voices whisper how I must be disappointing to my husband, because I'm obviously not good enough. How I must secretly be the "ugly" friend of my various circles, and I don't know it.
The past few years, God has been working with me on a daily basis, to change the way I think. To re-wire my brain, and re-focus my spirit.
This video really hit home with me - I Am Not "That" Girl. It's not exactly how I feel, point for point, but it's close enough to stir emotions.
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way - obviously, people are talking about it more and more. So, for any other person out there who feels like they're not the idealistic "perfect" person/image/model, I hear ya. This may help.
You two are basically almost inseparable you are always spotted together, Usually picking with each other or out and about. Your relationship is never seems to get old!
So many words fit to describe Ken, but those three seem to jump out at me today.
For those who don't know it, Ken is my hubby, best friend, and one of the most epically amazing people I've ever known. He is a blessing to me and the world, and I just love him to pieces!!
Today is his birthday, and I'm so glad - I love celebrating Ken!! :D
Across my blogs and our Lifestyle blogs, I'm going to have a myriad of posts all dedicated to, focused on, or gushing about the awesomeness that is Ken. I can't get enough of him, and I want the whole world to know it, and to know how amazing he is!
If nothing else, I'll get to gush about him.
I hope you have an amazing birthday hun, and enjoy all the surprises Ethan and I have for you over the next few weeks :)
