One of my favorite Keith Urban songs made better by the sweet guitar and voice of Mr. John Mayer.

Enjoy, Happy Sunday.

For me music has always played a huge role in my life. From the time I was a little girl I remember listening to Jimmy Buffet in the car with my entire family singing "Cheeseburger in Paradise" at the top of our lungs. Music reminds me of car rides to school with my dad every single morning, listening to Fleetwood Mac, Patsy Cline, Bob Seger and Brian Wilson. It has defined many moments in my life from first dates, parties, breakups and get-to-gethers, so to be required to pick my top 5 offers quite the challenge for me. After searching through most played on my iTunes, looking through playlists, and reading through my blog I think I managed to pick the top 5 songs that I would choose.

1. "Stronger" by the infamous Britney Spears

2. "What can I say" by Carrie Underwood
      Last weekend I had the privilege of seeing Carrie Underwood live in concert. I can honestly say that this song brought me to tears as she belted out the loud notes. One thing I admire about Carrie is that when she sings, she sings with such conviction. She sings as if it is the last note she'll ever sing. Now this song is a little bit more on the 'depressing' side. It talks about a love that didn't work, but it also talks about a love that was real. It debut's Sons of Silva, a wonderful new band that, in no time at all, will be breaking into the Billboard 100 charts. It's the best song to have on a desert island, where I could belt my heart out and no one would hear me.

3. "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" by John Mayer
      One of my all time favorite songs ever. The guitar in this song, paired with John's vocals absolutely move my heart. The passion and raw-ness heard in his voice is enough to make any girl swoon and any boy wish he had this kind of talent. Even though this is somewhat of a sad song again, I promise I'm not depressed, it doesn't change the fact that it's truly one of the greatest.

4. "Wouldn't it be nice" by The Beach Boys
      If you knew my father you'd know that having a Beach Boys song on the list is no surprise. This is one song that whenever I hear it instantly reminds me of my dad, regardless of the time and place. It's just a fun and happy song about two people in love. It instantly puts a smile on my face and just makes me happy. I absolutely love the Beach Boys, and while it was hard to pick my favorite of all of them, this song invokes the most memories.

5. "This Years Love" by David Gray
      I first heard this song on the soundtracks of one of my favorite movies, Girl Next Door. It plays in my favorite scene with my favorite characters as they fall in love. It's the best scene in the entire film and in turn became one of my favorite songs to date. Being a slow song some may think it's depressing or sad, but in reality its an inspiring love song talking about a love that will last. One a desert island this would be the song I listen to while I'm journaling, why? Because it's the one I use now.

Don't get me wrong, there are many songs that could have debuted on this list, but these are the 5 that regardless of time, place and situation will never become old or overplayed. With each of them they bring great memories and happy moods. Let's face it, they're the greatest.

alot of stress is put on communication. talk to your friends when you’re upset. talk to you parents so they know what’s going on. tell your significant other how you feel because you can’t expect them to read your mind. but i think that’s a lot easier said than done. leaving the mystery is alot easier than speaking from your heart. however necessary communicating may be, in a lot of circumstances its the one thing we need the most.

To talk or not to talk: it all comes down to our fear of rejection. i think its a subconscious fear too. or the fact that people wanna be “cool” and say the right things, the things people think others want to hear. Eventually we have to let down those barriers, let those walls crumble and say what we need to say.

i just re-listened to john mayer’s “say” and i actually listened to the words and i love it.

Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You’d better know that in the end
Its better to say too much
Then never say what you need to say again

Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open

Say what you need to say

It’s so important to tell people what we think and what we need to say. Who knows how long they’re going to be around, and how long we have to say the things we feel.

I never really understood the power of a good chat. right now my roommate, although she is the strongest 21 year old I’ve ever met, is going through a rough patch. all she needs to to talk, to say the things she needs to say. once she does she’ll be okay - she’ll start to heal.

talking is a form of healing, its a passage way for honesty and its the one thing that links us all together.

to be bold and honest is a quality i hope i possess and work hard at obtaining it. I hope that with my words, my communication, that ill enable my dreams, and grab hold of someones heart, and hold on until i’ve said what i need to say.