It's a bittersweet night! With autumn officially entering into the picture tomorrow, I decided that this will my last "Sounds of Summer" entry for 2017. It's been a wonderful four months of exploring unique genres and melodies that have inspired not only my creative writing, but also my passion for life. From "Endeavor" to "Resonance," … Continue reading Sounds of Summer (The Final Entry for 2017): “Waves”
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Sounds of Summer: Gloria
Greetings from OKC! It's race weekend for me, and I'm excited to swim, bike, and run my way to another 70.3 Half-Ironman finish line this coming Saturday. I've had my sights set on Redman 70.3 since February of this year, and maintained a good dose of discipline while training to become a strong swimmer, cyclist, … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Gloria
Sounds of Summer: Football Head
Ahh...that chill in the air, no matter how small, is the first sign of fall that I've been waiting for -- and I hope it's here to stay! Hey all! I'm happy you're stopping by for my usual Thursday night "Sounds of Summer" post. As the breeze keeps the temperatures in the mid-70s here in … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Football Head
Sounds of Summer: Good Girls
Well, this is a bit different from my usual music choice. If you've been following my "Sounds of Summer" series up to this point, you might be asking, "R-M, you dig modern pop songs?" Yeah, it kinda feels a little too "Top 40" for me. I have my friend Maegan to thank for discovering LANY. … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Good Girls
Sounds of Summer: Back to You
Pop ballads from the early 2000s. Synthwave songs with just the right layers of haze and analog static. Ambient pieces that blend the choral and classical to a soul-stirring effect. Music means a lot to me, not just as a writer, but as a strongly emotive person. If the same goes for you, then I … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Back to You
Sounds of Summer: Every Heartbeat is a Flower
Every Heartbeat is a Flower. Think about that. Close your eyes. Wait until you can feel your heartbeat. Do those words ring true for you? This past week, this simple phrase helped me get through some serious transitions while keeping my cool. Even when I was completely exhausted and unsure about my next steps in … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Every Heartbeat is a Flower
Sounds of Summer: Breathe In
Howdy ladies and gentlemen! I'm a day late, but I'm back with my seventh "Sounds of Summer" entry. Thanks in advance for stopping by! Rediscovering this particular tune was, without a doubt, a serious trip down memory lane. Last Tuesday, I was putt'n around on YouTube when I stumbled across a video for a song … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Breathe In
Sounds of Summer: New Machines
Why hello! If you've been following my blog recently, you know that tonight means more "Sounds of Summer." Fortunately, even while juggling my new job, keeping up with my triathlon training, and still writing a decent amount six days out of the week, I can still find the time to delve into new music. Summer … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: New Machines
Sounds of Summer: Please Be Naked
Hey there bloggers! It's almost the weekeeeend. I hope every single one of you are thriving and getting some serious writing, blogging, and/or vlogging done. I apologize for this entry being a day late; work was pretty busy last night, and I had a much-needed heart to heart with a couple of friends afterwards. *Big … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Please Be Naked
Sounds of Summer: Yours Truly (Summer Was Fun Remix) [feat. Danyka Nadeau]
Salutations dear bloggers! Happy Thursday evening to you all. How's your writing and blogging going? Don't hold anything back; I promise I'm a good listener and want to hear about your highs and lows! I noticed that my "Sounds of Summer" keep revolving around a pretty tight cluster of themes and genres. Spoiler alert: my … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Yours Truly (Summer Was Fun Remix) [feat. Danyka Nadeau]
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