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Sense of Sarah: Concerts

I was raised in a music-loving family.  Music was always playing in my house growing up.  Cleaning on Saturday?  We had a record playing (probably The Beatles).  In fact, the very first concert I “went” to was when my mom was 6 months pregnant with me and she and my dad went to see Billy Joel.  Even now, my most favorite thing is going to a concert and listening to live music.

I thought I’d try to list all of the concerts (that I can remember) I’ve ever been to.  I’m sure I’ll have to add to this list the more I remember concerts, but for now, here’s what I remember!

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My most recent concert–Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dustin is learning to love music as much as I do 😊



Seeing The Avett Brothers


Destiny’s Child  (while I was in 5th grade haha)
Gin Blossoms (x2)
Hootie and the Blowfish 
Blues Traveler
Sister Hazel (x3)
Britney Spears
Dave Matthews Band (x2)
Jason Mraz
OAR
Elton John
Bob Dylan
John Mayer (x4)
Maroon 5
The Avett Brothers
Miranda Lambert
Florida Georgia Line
Luke Bryan
Dave Barnes (x2)
Joshua Radin (x3)
Sarah Barreilles
Ingrid Michaelson
Cary Brothers
Kings of Leon
Hanson (x2)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Ben Rector
Judah and the Lion
Ben Folds Five
Goo Goo Dolls
Foo Fighters
Switchfoot
Hank Williams Jr.
Coldplay
Lauren Daigle
Needtobreathe
Herman’s Hermits
Tim Brantley
Cold War Kids
Alabama Shakes

This is all I can think of at the moment!  I know I am missing so many, plus I can’t even remember all of the opening acts I’ve seen.  Some of these names are popular bands or artists, and some are indie artists that I saw while in college.  I have a feeling I’ll be in the middle of teaching today and remember a concert I left off and have to add it tonight 😂

Are you a fan of live music?


Linking up with Jenn

Update on 2017 Goals

Early last week, I wrote about my 2017 Goals.  It’s only 11 days into the new year, but according to statistics, some people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions.  I wanted to give a little update as to where I am almost 2 weeks in 😀
1. Memorize Scripture each week.  This is a lot harder than I thought it would be!  I’ve got one verse down and I’m working on the next one, but man, this is hard.  I’m busier; I don’t prioritize correctly; my memory is worse….the list could go on and on.  But I’m not giving it up because of it’s immense importance. 
2. Exercise 3-4 times a week.  BIG OLE CHECK ON THIS ONE!!  Rejoining the gym has done wonders for me and my exercising.  I can make so many excuses for myself when I’m at home and need to do an at home workout, but if I’m at the gym, I have no option but to work out.  It even helps that my partner teacher goes to the gym too, so we’ve been going together after school and she’s been showing me some stuff in the weight room.  #muscleshereicome


3. Be intentional about what I eat.  I have been SO good about this!  It’s been really helpful to have 2 friends in a group text where we are constantly encouraging one another about our food.  You may think it’s crazy to text someone everything you eat, but it’s great accountability.  PLUS we are getting some really good ideas from one another.


4. Monthly date nights with Dustin.  We are heading to Memphis this month for a concert, so I’m going to count that as our date night haha!  I am excited to try some really good (and healthy) food!


5. Say Yes to what matters and No to the rest.  So far everything I’ve said yes to are things that really matter to me.


What about you–how are your New Year’s goals or resolutions going?


Linking up with Shay, Erika, and Jenn!

2017: New Year, New Goals

Looking back at my goals post for 2016, I wrote about how goals fit my personality more than resolutions.  And they do!  I am optimistic and like to see the good in each situation, and goals are something positive that you strive for and work toward = my personality to a T!  You always hear the negative side of making resolutions–that most people don’t make it past the first few weeks before they quit.  That’s not me.

My #1 goal for last year (besides graduating with my masters…which I did!!!) was to know the Lord more.  I intentionally pursued God last year and grew in my relationship with Him more than ever because He was gracious to me and made Himself known.  There are so many things that I can sit and reflect back upon and see how God was working through me and orchestrating everything to fit together perfectly.  I read a quote by John Piper yesterday that said, “God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them.”  Can you imagine?!  🙂


Memorize Scripture each week.
Scripture memorization is so important for Believers, and it’s something that’s gotten harder for me the older I’ve gotten.  Probably because I find myself busier the older I get.  I received Scripture memory cards on the attributes and character of God from my mom for Christmas.  There are 52 cards, so one card per week.  Why is Scripture memory so important?  It’s available in your mind for the Holy Spirit to bring to your attention when you need it most; it strengthens your faith; it prepares you to witness or counsel to others (so much better than saying, “Well somewhere in the New Testament it says something like…”); it helps you to focus on the Word constantly.


Exercise 3-4 times a week.
Before grad school, I exercised every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.  Now that I’m done with grad school and back in the gym, I want to get back to my old schedule give or take a day.  


Be more intentional about what I eat.
Eating healthy also took a backseat during grad school, and ever since I graduated in May 2016, I never got back on track (because who wants to give up eating sweets and pizza all the time?!).  I’m in an accountability group with two friends and this has already made a difference.  Of course, losing a couple of extra pounds would be ideal, but my main goal is just to be healthier since heart disease runs in my family.


Monthly date nights with Dustin.
While it’s still just the two of us, I want to focus on quality time with one another.  I’m not going to count a quick run to Subway as a date (cough, cough Dustin) 😉  Even date nights to the movies are on my list since I married a crazy person who doesn’t like the movies.


Quality family time.
Spend quality time (aka not on social media while with them) with my family!


Say Yes to what matters and No to the rest.
I’ve done pretty good with this in 2016, but I really need to start saying Yes only to the things that matter.  I’m a Yes person because I feel bad turning people down when they ask me to do something.  But if I over-extend myself, then I’m left with less time to spend with Dustin or my family and friends.


This year I’m going to continue to focus on finding my joy in Christ and not in everything else.  That kind of joy is the only everlasting joy I could ever have because everything else will eventually let me down.  So my prayer for myself and for you is to be able to find joy only in Christ.


What are some of your goals for 2017?