<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484</id><updated>2011-11-27T17:47:06.161-06:00</updated><category term='entertainment'/><title type='text'>Groovitude's Musings</title><subtitle type='html'>This is a blog that allows me to write, express myself. I write about things I find interesting/important/valuable or just plain fun. This blog allows me to give a "Voice" to my thoughts, and comes from my heart. Basically, it provides the answers to this: What's on my mind today? So if you are interested, please enjoy and feel free to email me with ideas or suggestions. This blog is meant to be interactive as well as formed by my opinions. Peace and love to all. --Groovitude</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>23</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-6556290745377114670</id><published>2011-09-27T19:06:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2011-09-27T19:06:46.964-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I'm back...with an update</title><content type='html'>Hi everyone!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Head's up. I'm still going to keep this blog, but I'm working on other ones that may eventually replace this one. I want to explore some options, take things in basically the same direction, but with a few changes. Okay, truthfully I don't know how to move this blog to a different platform (like word press) so I'm kind of trying to start fresh over there. Maybe gain a new perspective. Anyway, I'll keep groovitude's musings going, because I like what I started here, and I know some people occasionally read it. If I can ever figure out how to relocate this blog, I will let you guys know. I don't have that experience, honestly. I do plan on making more frequent updates, and I will tweet when I do, but not excessively. Thought I'd let you all know the deal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By the way, thank you if you've been reading my blog, or if you just came across it. It's appreciated. I love writing, and it's my form of creative expression. To have other's reading it is an honor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Peace,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude (Tina)&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-6556290745377114670?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6556290745377114670/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2011/09/im-backwith-update.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6556290745377114670'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6556290745377114670'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2011/09/im-backwith-update.html' title='I&apos;m back...with an update'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-899002280642318140</id><published>2010-12-31T22:08:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-31T22:08:08.514-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy New Year 2011</title><content type='html'>In a few short hours, 2010 (or the year of wretchedness as I'll politely refer to it) will finally be over. I, for one, am welcoming 2011 with open arms. I had a horrible year, although I'm acutely aware that many more people were much less fortunate. I welcome some happiness and peace. I need to restore my optimisim!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I've been battling the worse case of stomach flu ever for over a week now. It sent me to the ER for dehydration and other things. Couple this with the fact that I am admittedly battling depression, and you have the makings for a very messy situation. However, one thing that is constant is my faith in God. He's blessed me in so many ways, and I have very little to complain about, especially upon hearing others and what they are dealing with. I'm fortunate, and I realize this to no end. I just feel as if a weight is upon my heart at this point in time. I suppose this is natural, but I'm an eternal optimist. This whole misery and depression stuff has thrown my mental state for a loop. I am quite certain that it hasn't helped my health, either. So, the one thing I am resolving is this: I'm going to take each day as it comes and let it be. Nothing more or less. It's not in my control, and the sooner I can relinquish the need to dictate my life, the better things will seem.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In closing, let me just say thank you to anyone who might be reading this tonight. I hope that you remember to keep believing in rainbows, sunshine and love. Good things do happen in this twisted world we're members of. Love each other, appreciate the gifts you've been given, and live well. God Bless.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sincerely, and with much love,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-899002280642318140?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/899002280642318140/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-new-year-2011.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/899002280642318140'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/899002280642318140'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-new-year-2011.html' title='Happy New Year 2011'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-1194567753624623764</id><published>2010-10-21T21:49:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-10-21T21:49:50.547-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The value of sleep</title><content type='html'>This is one person's story of the value of sleep. Or, rather, how miserable it is to be without an adequate amount. I've discovered that my creative side seems to come alive at night, which would be a great thing if not for the fact that I get up insanely early in the morning. I'm the type of person who has to be well rested. When I'm not, my mood ranges from gentle kitten to fierce tiger in a matter of, oh, ten seconds. Depending on the situation, of course. I love to write, and I try to be sensible, but sometimes that just won't happen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My favorite thing about sleep is that I feel no pressures. It's like the world melts away and I enter the blissful universe of Dreamland. When my dreams become crazy, I tend to intercede and make them go the way I want to, meaning that they end up with me getting what I want or being very happy. It's like a movie sometimes. Sometimes I remember my dreams, good and bad. I dream in vivid color, and I have deja vu at times in my real life. I guess that's because I'm a daydreamer and a quiet person. I enjoy simplicity, and I appreciate the blissful escape that sleep allows me. Not to mention that I feel much happier and healthier the next day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Napping is also a good thing. I don't care what anyone says, not much beats a nap in the course of a day, especially if you get to pull off a two hour leisure one. Ahh, yeah! Only a lifelong supply of fine chocolate, great music, great family and friends, and plenty of free time to pursue my own interests would top that. Since those things probably aren't going to happen (other than the friends and family), I'll take my pleasure where I can get it. I absolutely love napping. It's so wonderful. Then, when night time arrives, and it's time to sink into a nice warm bed, I get to have double the happiness. It's the simple things that make me happy, what can i say?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So I encourage you all to sleep, and try to sleep well. It's good for your health, your mind, your spirit, and for goodness sakes, it's great for the relationships in your lives. Never underestimate the value of great sleep, whether it's only a short nap or a full, long night's rest. Enjoy each sleeping moment as much as you enjoy each waking moment. It's not lazy, it's almost a decadent thing these days, almost a rarity for all of us. Savor it!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Love and sleepy, happy thoughts,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-1194567753624623764?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/1194567753624623764/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/10/value-of-sleep.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/1194567753624623764'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/1194567753624623764'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/10/value-of-sleep.html' title='The value of sleep'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-4005999114220114941</id><published>2010-10-09T20:48:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-10-09T20:48:13.521-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Update for October</title><content type='html'>I've been through a traumatic experience as of late, leaving me pretty unmotivated to write much. I'm starting to get my groove back, so yeah. I will keep you all informed of various things. I have a different blog, one which will be dealing with more serious topics I wish to discuss. This one will remain as intended, but you may find more lighter hearted posts here than previously. It's nice to have a balance, I think.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For now, Blessings and Peace,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Me&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-4005999114220114941?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/4005999114220114941/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/10/update-for-october.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/4005999114220114941'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/4005999114220114941'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/10/update-for-october.html' title='Update for October'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-3615619181485241373</id><published>2010-07-07T20:22:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-07T20:22:05.910-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Lemons, Lemonade, and a blog Update (July 7, 2010)</title><content type='html'>Well, hello strangers! It's been a long time without me expressing my opinions, but I'm sure by now you've grown accustomed to this. I do apologize, but absence makes the heart grow fonder, no? :)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Anyway, my life has mostly been quiet for the last few weeks. It's been busy in the respect of having to work more on the weekends, and some things that happened here on the homefront. We had some unfortunate circumstances with my mother, and she has been dealt a few health setbacks. As of now, she's in good spirits, but in pain from taking a severe fall (or two) on Monday morning. At least she didn't have to be hospitalized. Hard cement floors and arthritic knees that tend to give out do NOT make a good combination. I love my family, and we're doing all we can to make things easier for her. She can walk, but it's painful, so we're bending our schedules around and making it work. She has been dealing with health things since May, when she had to be hospitalized with pneumonia, but she's a fighter who has a strong belief in God. He carries her burdens a great deal these days. My father and I are helping in caring for my little nephew, who can be a trying little guy, but what young kid isn't? I'm sure we all can remember things we've done in the past.....yeah.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The good thing that I find comes from all the tribulations and experiences in my life is this: I've never allowed myself to falter in my belief in God and all He has provided me. He has carried me through so very much, I have no doubt of his existence. My heart believes, although I do question myself at times. I sometimes feel as if I'm not doing right by God, I don't read the Bible enough, I'm not doing this or that. I have to remind myself that I'm still growing in my relationship with God, and any relationship worth having takes time to nourish and thrive. I'm not perfect, far from it, and yes, I have a lot to learn and change within myself. I'm taking the journey and keeping my footing on my path, though I tend to stumble lately. I can change that, though, and I can take control of my human frailities, rather than let them lead me down the wrong paths. That's one thing I do well. I accept that I'm not perfect or even good enough. I'm a human who messes up, sometimes royally. I do things I shouldn't, think thoughts that aren't purified, but I'm also a kind, caring, generous person who is growing spiritually and emotionally every single day. It's okay to mess up, but one has to own that. Accept the consequences, and realign ones self with what is truly valuable and necessary. I liken my life to the concept of lemons and lemonade: I am an optimistic person, but sometimes my "Lemons" overpower me and hinder my spirit. However, I'm not a quitter, and when I want to change things, I do. Hence the ability to make "lemonade", which I might add feels a whole lot better. It takes determination and faith, and the ability to see that God will always guide me, if I just allow him to do so. I'm not the one controlling my future, so I need to remember to let go and let God do what He does best. He's never failed me yet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now that this post has gone on forever and a day, let me just close by saying that I appreciate anyone who is reading my blog. You must have patience of Saints the way I don't always update it. The writer's block I've been bothered by is slowly fading, so maybe I'll throw more scraps your way in the future. Stay groovy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Love,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-3615619181485241373?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/3615619181485241373/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/07/lemons-lemonade-and-blog-update-july-7.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/3615619181485241373'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/3615619181485241373'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/07/lemons-lemonade-and-blog-update-july-7.html' title='Lemons, Lemonade, and a blog Update (July 7, 2010)'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-1446504983069138776</id><published>2010-05-08T23:27:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-08T23:27:14.245-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Quick Messages and Update</title><content type='html'>Well, I want to say, firstly, way to go to all the bloggers who were in the DR last week. The Blog For Hope campaign seemed to really go well. I'm very proud of all of you for what you do!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'm sending out my thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the flooding in Nashville. I was there only one time in my life, way back in 1993, with some friends. My first out of state road trip. Loved it. Praying for those who have lost so much, those who are missing, and every single person affected. I send you love.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lastly, Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there. Remember, you don't have to be a blood relative to be a "Mom" or "Dad" to someone. I know that from firsthand experience. Maybe sometime I'll blog about that, but not tonight. I'm a little too tired to focus clearly. Enjoy your special day, moms! Be blessed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'll be working harder on getting this blog updated on a more regular basis. I love to write, but sometimes life gets in my way. Anyway, hope you are enjoying the content so far. If you'd like to follow me on twitter just look for @groovitude2007, and you can continue to find me here, as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'd like to recommend www.1000awesomethings.com to all of you. It's nice place to be reminded of the simple things in life that make you smile. I'm awaiting the book in the mail and I'll let you know what I think of it when I finish it. Speaking of books, I finally finished "hear no evil" by Matthew Paul Turner, and I loved it. Check it out if you haven't, people. You're missing out. I loved the music aspect and learned a lot about faith, too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That's it for this time around. It's late and I need to get myself to bed so I feel good tomorrow. God Bless every single one of you. I appreciate you all reading my blog, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy writing it. You all are special to me. Be safe, well, happy, content, and blessed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Love and Friendship(and blessings, too),&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-1446504983069138776?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/1446504983069138776/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/05/quick-messages-and-update.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/1446504983069138776'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/1446504983069138776'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/05/quick-messages-and-update.html' title='Quick Messages and Update'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-8158978351926373170</id><published>2010-04-26T12:48:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-26T12:48:02.314-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Untitled</title><content type='html'>I've been getting the opportunity to go home early from work a lot, lately. This is a blessing and curse. I mean, on the one hand, it's relaxing. The other: no money and it gets annoying to have to listen to people complain due to that fact. Oh, well. I enjoy getting away from my job, sometimes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not too much going on. Just thought I'd give a quick update to say hello. I haven't written in a bit, so I wanted to make sure everyone knew I was still around. :)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Take care and be blessed.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-8158978351926373170?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/8158978351926373170/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/untitled.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/8158978351926373170'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/8158978351926373170'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/untitled.html' title='Untitled'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-1711007265131472436</id><published>2010-04-11T14:59:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-11T14:59:16.811-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Procrastionation</title><content type='html'>Yep, I'm most certainly procrastinating today. I have a huge cleaning project to be done, but I did a lot Friday night, and now I don't feel like doing it. I can't process the idea. It's so uninteresting, and I'm not in the right mood to accomplish much. I admit that I'm totally guilty of procrastinating, and I need to change it. Maybe tomorrow. LOL. Anyway, I hope you all are well, and I will get back to my project. Later. Much later.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Peace and Love,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-1711007265131472436?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/1711007265131472436/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/procrastionation.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/1711007265131472436'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/1711007265131472436'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/procrastionation.html' title='Procrastionation'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-5110145403588070520</id><published>2010-04-03T11:49:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-03T11:49:58.974-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Easter Season</title><content type='html'>Okay, first off, Happy Easter! It is much more than those chocolate bunnies and colored eggs. My dad told me of a survey that basically said most people don't truly realize what the real meaning of Easter is. It is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ (Jesus), a beautiful event. It's shameful that even a lot of us who claim to be Christians get so involved in the commercial aspect, or are just so uninformed, that we don't take the time to reflect on the true meaning of Easter. It's the same way at Christmas, and I guess I get discouraged by that. I'm not perfect, and I love the whole fun aspect of baskets, eggs, candies, all that, but even I remember what the true meaning of the day is. It's a day for celebration and reflection, in my opinion. Let's try to keep that in mind.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;With that said, I'm off the soapbox. Now, I'm going to move to the other part of Easter. The whimsical and fun part. We bought some precolored eggs this year, and store bought goodies. The original plan was that we were going to bake homemade things, color eggs and just do it ourselves, like always. Unfortunately, various illnesses and misfortunes made this whole week off kilter, and we just couldn't accomplish our goals. My mom did put up some decorations, and the dining room looks very cozy and happy. I think our artificial bunny statues may have been doing some procreating while they were packed away, as there seemed to be an unusual overabundance of them, some whom I don't recall from last year. Bunnies do like the "bunny hop" after all ;) so I guess I'm not surprised. I'm glad we don't have real bunnies as pets. Don't want to consider that. We had some really cute ones, including a precious baby one, who lived outside last year, but the stray cats spooked them away. Their rabbit holes are still in the yard, and I almost tripped over one that was covered in snow. The irony: I was chasing a stray cat away at the time. Stupid thing wouldn't even leave. I guess I wasn't scary enough.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;I think I'll close by wishing you all a Happy and Blessed Easter day. Please remember the true meaning of the day amidst all the fun you might be having. My little nephew will love his basket of goodies, I'll love having the family together, and I am going &amp;nbsp;to take a moment to reflect on it all as well. A nice balance.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-5110145403588070520?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/5110145403588070520/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/easter-season.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/5110145403588070520'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/5110145403588070520'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/easter-season.html' title='Easter Season'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-6287235432018678352</id><published>2010-03-26T21:43:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-26T21:43:35.668-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Pondering Life</title><content type='html'>I find myself thinking about everything these days. There are a ton of personal issues happening around my home, and I feel a bit unsettled. My faith is carrying me through. I have to ask a question: God's Love is meant to bring us all together, right? So, why is that very principal tearing people apart? Can we not put aside our petty differences and recognize that we are all God's children? Why do we always have to be right? Can we not learn to let go and move past our hurts, to forgive and find redemption within ourselves? I guess I just don't get it....&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-6287235432018678352?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6287235432018678352/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/03/pondering-life.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6287235432018678352'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6287235432018678352'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/03/pondering-life.html' title='Pondering Life'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-6860395908634721305</id><published>2010-02-11T20:29:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-11T20:29:37.207-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Chocolate and Sleep</title><content type='html'>I'm going to have some chocolate therapy! Then I'm off to Dreamland! Two of my favorite pastimes are sleeping and eating chocolate. Seriously. Chocolate should be moderated, handed out in rations to me, because I'm the type who can just eat it non stop. Not good for health, but good for the soul. As for sleep, I'm tired. I'm very behind on sleep, for various reasons. Yet, here I sit writing in the blog...hmmm...perhaps I should consider going to rest so I feel better tomorrow. Then again, if I'm in a daze, I won't be all that aware of the crap I deal with at my job. I'll be in my own personal paradise, daydreaming while appearing to be dedicated. Like always.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At any rate, I am going to use some common sense and log off the computer, though I'd much rather write than go to work tomorrow. In due time. Be blessed, and hope you enjoyed the read.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Love, peace, and chocolate,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-6860395908634721305?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6860395908634721305/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/chocolate-and-sleep.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6860395908634721305'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6860395908634721305'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/chocolate-and-sleep.html' title='Chocolate and Sleep'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-6714973976178805947</id><published>2010-02-10T20:19:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-11T20:31:51.789-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Should I just discontinue this blog?</title><content type='html'>I'm getting ready to just say bye to this blog. I don't think anyone reads it, anyway, and I never remember to update it. I must admit, though, it is therapeutic to write my emotions out, and it always has been for me. I just feel like other bloggers have better information and abilities. I feel a little lack of confidence, here. You know, though, everyone has their skills and talents. We'll see. Maybe it's just because I feel sore today, and I think everything is out to get me. LOL. Forgive me for rambling. I must need to express some crankiness. Move on. Next post should be much better. Be blessed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(edited on 2/11/2010 to say: just disregard this post. I was not in a happy place. I'm keeping my blog, even if it's just for my own satisfaction. Groovitude is here to stay, so rest easy if you read this at all. :) )&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-6714973976178805947?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6714973976178805947/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/should-i-just-discontinue-this-blog.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6714973976178805947'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6714973976178805947'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/should-i-just-discontinue-this-blog.html' title='Should I just discontinue this blog?'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-5317717640792175827</id><published>2010-02-05T20:32:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-05T20:32:29.422-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Depression and Confliction</title><content type='html'>I feel conflicted. How is it possible for someone to consider themselves a Christian, to want to follow Christ with all their heart and soul, knowing that you need to trust in God and put your faith in HIM, and still grapple with the concept of depression? I don't understand. Perhaps my spiritual growth is stunted, and maybe I'm losing my ground. Perhaps I need to be more focused. I'm not sure why I feel depressed. I can't comprehend how I can consider myself a Christian and still battle this depression, still feel all that worry inside. I realize that humans aren't perfect, but if I was truly firm in my Christianity, wouldn't that override any sadness I have in my heart? Wouldn't I be able to know that God has me in His hands, and be able to feel enlightened? I am just writing from my heart right now, feeling burdened and confused. I've begun reading my Bible more throughly again, and I'm focusing on strengthening my relationship with God, but I still don't really understand why I feel the way I do. If anyone has any insight to share, or if anyone has any ideas of how I can become stronger and overcome this obstacle, I'd truly love to hear from you. I feel a little lost, but my faith is unwaivering. I know God will pull me through, but I just don't know how to move past this and focus on better things. Feel free to give my your ideas or suggestions. Or, if you'd like, say a prayer or think of me, because I could really use it. Thanks, all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On a much less selfish note, one of my friends is going through a very rough time right now. His oldest nephew has been diagnosed with cancer, and the family could really use some prayers and love right now. So far, they all seem to be keeping an optimistic outlook, trying to keep a sense of humor. Kind of puts things in perspective, as far as life and how fast it can change, how God's plans don't always make sense to us, but He places us in the situations and areas we are meant to be in, for his own reasons. We just need to trust and oblige. It's never going to be an easy win. We have battles to fight. Some more intense than others. I'm starting to really think over all of my views, questions I have, decisions I've made, how I can better myself and be a better servant. After I read my friend's email, my heart sank, but I also know I can give the gift of love and strength, be there to comfort and help. Isn't that what it's about, ultimately? To really love your fellow brothers and sisters, whether they are your friends or complete strangers. To give, not to receive, but out of love and compassion. Everything seems to come into it's own perspective in time. I feel that I needed to share and ask for help from others. My words are born from a deep part of my soul, tonight. I had to share. Blessings and peace to all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-5317717640792175827?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/5317717640792175827/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/depression-and-confliction.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/5317717640792175827'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/5317717640792175827'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/depression-and-confliction.html' title='Depression and Confliction'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-7377022830978293478</id><published>2010-01-17T16:41:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-17T16:52:41.748-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Personal Revelation</title><content type='html'>Yesterday, while my little nephew was napping, I had some free time. I used it to catch up on my Bible reading. I had missed a day, and I felt compelled to make up for it. I feel a spiritual hunger. I will nourish that, allow it to grow within my heart. It feels right, and I feel more balanced. I truly enjoy reading my Bible. I want a stronger relationship with God, and I'm grateful to have accepted him in my life. He is everything! Without faith and devotion, dedication and commitment, it will flounder rather than flourish. This is both needless and pointless. Unacceptable in my eyes. My heart feels less burdened, more alive than I've felt in a long time. I'm fortunate to be able to attend prayer meetings once a month at my employment, and I'm going to continue to go to them. Fellowship helps one grow and thrive. The last one was very nice, and I'm glad I chose to attend. I'm maturing and seeking guidance, wisdom, and strength. I believe strongly in the power of prayer, and I pray each day. My faith is strong, but I still have a long path ahead. This journey isn't easy, but it's the most important and enlightening one I'll ever take. The sun is shining, both outside and inside my soul. I feel like a path is being lit, showing me the way to go. I may get lost and wander, but I'll never stray so far I can't find my way back. I know that with all of my heart and soul. I'm grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to what the future brings. I seek, and I shall continue to find. God Bless.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Blessings,&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Groovitude&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-7377022830978293478?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/7377022830978293478/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/01/personal-revelation.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/7377022830978293478'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/7377022830978293478'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2010/01/personal-revelation.html' title='Personal Revelation'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-5887720497886441503</id><published>2009-12-31T17:46:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-31T17:48:17.026-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy New Year's?</title><content type='html'>Well, so far the ending of 2009 is going rough. Parents are grouchy, and my little nephew is a little hyper. Fun stuff, but rather typical. I truly hope 2010 is a much better year for everyone. I think the world could really use a break from all the crap that's been going on. Blessings, all.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Happy New Year( hopefully it's better than ever),&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Groovitude&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-5887720497886441503?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/5887720497886441503/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-new-years.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/5887720497886441503'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/5887720497886441503'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-new-years.html' title='Happy New Year&apos;s?'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-78312619910357478</id><published>2009-12-25T19:06:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-25T19:08:33.637-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Merry Christmas</title><content type='html'>This was a very nice Christmas. I felt peaceful, almost serene, and that's a great feeling. While I got nice gifts, the best gift was just being with my family, and having things go well. That was excellent. I hope you all are well, blessed, and remembering to be grateful for all you have. Remember the true meaning of Christmas (if you are Christian), and have a Happy Holiday season. Be safe.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Love, happiness, and Christmas Peace,&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Groovitude&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-78312619910357478?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/78312619910357478/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-christmas.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/78312619910357478'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/78312619910357478'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-christmas.html' title='Merry Christmas'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-7510165128944031050</id><published>2009-12-15T21:19:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-15T21:41:22.852-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Another Band Gone or AKA: LIVE has disbanded permanently</title><content type='html'>I'm bummed out a bit. One of my favorite bands, LIVE, is over. I won't go into the details, as that is not my place to speculate, but I will say that I'm disappointed that the split is far from amicable. I remember how much the album "Throwing Copper" brought me joy. It is the album with what is quite possibly my favorite song, "Lightning Crashes", on it. So much diversity and talent. Yes, I feel the quality of the band's cd's had declined over time, but I seemed to be able to find at least one song on every album that made me smile or feel some kind of emotion, and most bands don't do that for me. I love music, but LIVE made me feel a connection when I listened to their songs. I love it when artists can accomplish that, make me feel the music. I loved "Mental Jewelry", "Throwing Copper" is one of my favorite albums period, "Secret Samadi" was decent, though not a favorite, "The Distance to Here" had some really great music on it (Run To The Water, anyone?), I wasn't that into V, but I liked the song "Simple Creed" and I liked "Overcome" also. "Birds of Pray" was okay, but "Heaven" was really the only song I enjoyed all the way, which had started to become a pattern with me at that point. I was thinking that maybe it was just my tastes changing, but LIVE still held a place in my heart. I then heard "Songs From Black Mountain". The song "The River" is very good, and I liked "Mystery" and "Love Shines" tremendously, in particular when LIVE and Chris Daughtry performed "Mystery" together. That was amazing! LOVED THAT! So, while I find the good in all the CD's that I have of theirs, and I appreciate "Awake-The Best Of Live", I was sensing a change in the chemistry for some time. Unfortunately, my thoughts were confirmed. I found out reading it online. &lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;No matter what occurred within the band, no matter what the recent allegations and issues are, I'll still have fond memories of the band who, back in 1994, reinvigorated my love for music. They were the band I'd been wanting to hear for a long time, and for me, the memories remain intact. I'm grateful to have some very cool songs to hear, and I do hope the reissue of "Throwing Copper" still happens. I mean, irregardless of the drama behind the scenes, there's no denying a record that, to me, still holds up 15 years later, and by many accounts was the one that broke the band into the big time, so to speak. Please do it for us fans who supported you guys through it all.  I wish the guys the best in their future endeavors, and I will keep tuned into what the future brings for these musicians. One final note, I'm speaking from a personal perspective, and my opinions are not pertaining to the band as individuals, rather about the music that really defined a time in my life. I don't know any of them, personally, and I'm choosing to focus on happy memories in that respect. The rest of it isn't my business and I'm not going there. Thanks for reading my post today. I just felt I had to write it for my own peace of mind.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Blessings and Love,&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Groovitude (Live 1988-2009)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-7510165128944031050?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/7510165128944031050/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/another-band-gone-or-aka-live-has.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/7510165128944031050'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/7510165128944031050'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/another-band-gone-or-aka-live-has.html' title='Another Band Gone or AKA: LIVE has disbanded permanently'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-4462821684437847266</id><published>2009-12-06T14:27:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-06T14:31:39.722-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Quiet Time</title><content type='html'>Today is a rare quiet day around here. I get a break from doing much of anything, except I wanted to remember to update the blog. I like to have relaxing moments, as they seem harder to come by as I get older. I think all people need the opportunity to unwind and refresh themselves.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;You know, we are all so very blessed to have the lives we have. There are so many who are so much more unfortunate. I need to remember that the next time I start complaining about things that really don't have any significance whatsoever. I guess I get selfish, shameful to admit. With the Holiday Season upon us, I find my heart speaking more to me about love and compassion. I truly aspire to become an even better person as the days go on. I still have a lot of growing to do, but I've come a long way as well. I hope everyone gets to experience joy, love, and blessings.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Peace and Love,&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Groovitude&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-4462821684437847266?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/4462821684437847266/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/quiet-time.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/4462821684437847266'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/4462821684437847266'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/quiet-time.html' title='Quiet Time'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-6981495858748183837</id><published>2009-12-05T21:50:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-05T21:55:43.687-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Finally, an update....</title><content type='html'>Yep, it's official. I stink at updating my blog sometimes. I guess I get busy and forget I have it. How ridiculous, but it's the honest truth. I love to write, and I'm working on some fiction stories for my own entertainment, currently, but I don't have too awful much to share with anyone just yet. I love writing. It's a passion of mine, something that comes easily. I write easier than I speak, as I have the opportunity to think about what I'm saying, without censoring myself so much. It's freeing to my soul. I'll get back to updating my blog on a regular basis, as time allows. I have such a strong admiration for people who maintain a regular net presence. I wish I could do the same, but alas, it's not happening. Anyway, I wish you all a happy holiday season. Remember what and whom the season is about--Jesus. Blessings and peace.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Groovitude(It took many brain cells to write this entry. It might be awhile before I recover. ;) )&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-6981495858748183837?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6981495858748183837/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/finally-update.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6981495858748183837'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/6981495858748183837'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/finally-update.html' title='Finally, an update....'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-458655317604095185</id><published>2009-10-11T12:35:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-11T12:38:17.398-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Sigh!</title><content type='html'>Sometimes my little nephew gets to me. He's a very special child, but it's hard to be patient, one of my weaknesses, because he really tests me. Give me strength to be the best I can for him.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;On a happy note, last night I watched the Good Eats 10 year anniversary special. All I can say is that AB rocks, and I haven't been that entertained by a show in a long while. It felt good to have those huge belly laughs that elude me more often than not these days. Put me in a great mood for the rest of the evening. I only hope I can keep that strong positive vibe today. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-458655317604095185?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/458655317604095185/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/10/sigh.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/458655317604095185'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/458655317604095185'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/10/sigh.html' title='Sigh!'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-2132222954298718579</id><published>2009-09-06T22:23:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-06T22:32:53.136-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Some things I'm into right now....</title><content type='html'>I am a proud supporter of the ONE campaign and of the Make Yourself Foundation. I think both of these causes are wonderful, and important. I also am getting interested in the whole green movement more than I was before. I have a lot to learn. I'm liking the websites for Planet Green and for Treehugger. I also need to pick up a reusable water bottle that's quality. I've been hearing that ecocanteen is good. Anyone have any experience with those? Are they worth it?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;www.one.org&lt;br /&gt;www.makeyourselffoundation.org&lt;br /&gt;www.planetgreen.com&lt;br /&gt;www.treehugger.com&lt;br /&gt;www.ecocanteen.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also, I was searching my music collection and I happened across one of my favorite songs ever. It's called "Dig" and it's from the album "Light Grenades" from Incubus. I just really love the lyrics and the stylings. Anybody else dig Incubus? I think they are amazing, personally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That's about it for this post. Take it easy, and hopefully I'll be back with another update soon. In the meantime, spread the word about the causes I listed, and if you wish, my blog. Take care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Grooviness,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groovitude (oh, yeah--- www.comics.com/getfuzzy) My favorite comic(why I have my name).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PS: if you do decide to email me, could you please make it known in the subject line that you are emailing me due to my blog? Otherwise, if I don't know you, I'll probably think it's spam. Just trying to make it better for everyone. I'm sorry for not being specific before. :)&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-2132222954298718579?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2132222954298718579/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/09/some-things-im-into-right-now.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/2132222954298718579'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/2132222954298718579'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/09/some-things-im-into-right-now.html' title='Some things I&apos;m into right now....'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-3640404548478128263</id><published>2009-08-15T13:22:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-15T13:28:32.475-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Nice Day Today</title><content type='html'>My family went out for breakfast, and it was delicious. I paid, so I made sure I got more than my money's worth. We went shopping, after, and now it's time to relax for awhile.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;I was a stupid dip yesterday. Somehow I had this notion it would be a great idea to go ahead and set up a website. Not paying attention to the cost, I got a case of sticker shock when all was said and done, and ended up cancelling. I'm sure I looked like a complete moron. I felt like an idiot. Especially since I have no real need for a site. I'll forget to maintain it anyhow. I'm lucky if I remember to write in my blog, for goodness sakes. Don't need more to forget about. ;)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;If you like food, and you have Food Network channel available to you, tonight is the premiere of Chefography for The Neelys and for Guy Fieri. I'll be checking those out, for sure. Should make for good entertainment, at the least, and I have nothing major planned. Let's just hope my computer decides to remain on the time that I'm taping the shows, right? &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Well, I guess that is about it for now. Be blessed.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Have a happy Groovitude filled day(&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"&gt;thanks to Darby Conley and Get Fuzzy comics!)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"&gt;,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Groovitude&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-3640404548478128263?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/3640404548478128263/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/08/nice-day-today.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/3640404548478128263'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/3640404548478128263'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/08/nice-day-today.html' title='Nice Day Today'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635964232091263484.post-8657055954622280754</id><published>2009-08-14T13:25:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-14T13:28:56.816-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='entertainment'/><title type='text'>Welcome to the Blog</title><content type='html'>Hey there. I'm Groovitude, and I'd like to take a moment to welcome you to this blog. It's a very casual type blog, nothing too extreme. I'm a writing person, love it with a passion, and I want to give my thoughts a "voice" so to speak, so I've created this blog to accomplish that. If you have any ideas or opinions about the content displayed here, or just want to talk, you may email me directly or leave a comment. Just please be respectful and decent. I'm not interested in being spammed or slammed, so don't waste your energy. This blog is meant to be positive, intelligent, and fun. Nothing more or less. So, lean back, relax and reflect on some of my musings for a bit. I hope you enjoy your reading.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Peace, love, and grooviness for all,&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Groovitude&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6635964232091263484-8657055954622280754?l=groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/8657055954622280754/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/08/welcome-to-blog.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/8657055954622280754'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6635964232091263484/posts/default/8657055954622280754'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://groovitudesmusings.blogspot.com/2009/08/welcome-to-blog.html' title='Welcome to the Blog'/><author><name>Tina</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12837022843200933463</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='15' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0VNp1wweHU/SyhbI428wII/AAAAAAAAADY/iAJfxGSjwnI/S220/characters_wallpaper.bmp'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
