We Say Summer (All Time Low)

I was set on making this THE most wonderful Summer in my history of Summers. Mostly because this is the Summer I turn "19 AND CRAZY" but also because I deserve to live a little, go wild, and make the most of this time.

Summer started off with a bang. I have a job, meaning I am making money. And while the money truck isn't backing up into my driveway it counts for something. Secondly, it's been a year since I graduated high school. That fact alone makes me feel so much cooler. Last year I was just in awe that I actually made it. This time I'm like, "Yeah, I pretty much am the best." I AM taking courses this semester but my classes are amazing ones that I should have no problem with. Obviously these things (and more) were key ingredients to the perfect Summer.

And then there was Earthfest. Ya'll know how I felt about THAT one. Well, walking out of the concert this lady says, "Here's this. Free concert in a few weeks." I grabbed the paper thinking it would be some lame group. NO!! It's freaking PARACHUTE!!!!!!!!! So June 23rd, that is where I'll be.

Also, after what, 3 years of not doing it I finally bought the Country Megaticket. Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, and Uncle Kracker on July 9th. Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, and The Band Perry on August 6th. Sugarland and Sara Bareilles on August 20th. And last for the Megaticket Rascall Flatts, Sara Evans, and Justin Moore on September 9th. Epic right??

Plus, while I was high on Earthfest music I totally stalked All Time Low like no other. Found out everywhere they would be and GUESS WHAT!?!? UTAH!!! August 19th. With Mayday Parade, We Are In The Crowd, and The Cab. I'm stoked.

But that's not all folks!! If some of you can recall I was having major issues with the fact that I missed My Chemical Romance. Seriously. I was distraught. BUT THEY ARE COMING BACK!!!!! With..... (drumroll please) BLINK 182. That's September 3rd. And I can NOT wait.

It's a Summer of music... but here's the finale. This little lady right here is going to Caliiiifoooorrrnia!!!! YAAAAAAY!!!! I'll be spending time with my favorite auntie. We are planning on shopping, Six Flags..ing, the beach...ing, and basking in the glory that is that wonderful state. Plus, I will actually be IN California for my birthday. Freaking legit.

Among these other things HARRY POTTER FINAL DUEL!!!!! Midnight showing for that baby. Yippee!!!

Aside from the things I'm DOING I just am all around happy. I feel great about myself. Call me conceited but I look in the mirror and am so content with the fine specimen that I see. It's great.

When my Nana passed away, I was a wreck. But I realized that I have two choices. I can keep moping, or I can go out and have fun so that when my time comes my granddaughter can rant about how much of a life I had too. When someone dies, it is hard. It has been one of the most difficult things I have had to go through. But it's natural and a part of life. It's easy to mourn but it's easier to remember the good things that made that person who they were. And so, I am enjoying the life I have and I think my "Nanu" (family joke) is a lot happier with that.

Anyways, a lot of big plans for this season. And I am stoked. I just need a Summer fling and my Summer will be complete. Nothing is gonna get in my way these next couple of months.

"I have seen millions of faces,
ever-unchanging; content with redundancy,
I'm not the same way;
searching for change in directions that I want to go.
Take a breath, let it out slow,
Seasons change with the break of a lifetime,
Remind me again why we thought twice about it,
We've got ambition like you've got restraint so,
Smile like you don't give a damn about the consequence,
just say anything,
We say summer holds such wonderful things.
This must be more than just built up suspense,
In the wake of an accident.
Twist and turn in my sleep,
wake me up when we get there;
Destination success.
Run like hell - We make noise for the sake of escaping.
Run like hell - You only live once now take this to heart.
Tell my family and friends I'll be ok.
Smile like you don't give a damn about the consequence,
just say anything.
We say summer holds such wonderful things."

P.S. All Time Low's "Dirty Work" CD released today. Go get it!!