This Week's Obsession: Josh Groban

This week my mind has been occupied with pretty much one person. Does it mean you're in love if you can't wait until the next time you see them or hear their voice? Then I must be in love because this week I just can't seem to get Josh Groban off my mind. Let's be honest, this isn't just a "this week" obsession, it's more of a "my life" obsession.

Josh (yes, we are on a first name basis) has recently had two major things happen in his life recently. Last Friday, September 21st, his new album, "Bridges", was released, as well as the Netflix original series, "The Good Cop", in which he is the main character.

First we'll talk about "Bridges".

I love it! I think this is my second favorite album, my first favorite being "Closer". I feel like Josh really lets himself get more personal on these songs. They are more personal to his life and what he is feeling. In an interview with "Time" Josh even says writing "Bridges" was "like exorcising a demon". Don't get me wrong, I absolutely swoon over the love songs he sings, but I love how real some of his new songs are. 

"The Good Cop" is exactly how it sounds.

 It's a cop show about a good cop. And it's just good. I definitely will watch all of it, but it is not on my list of my top ten favorite tv shows. I feel like Tony Danza is trying to hard to be funny in the show. I just don't get a lot of chemistry between the characters. They're obviously trying to get a possible romance between Josh's character, Tony Jr, and his partner, Cora, in the show, but I'm not feeling it. I also am not feeling the father son chemistry between Tony, Tony Danza's character, and Tony Jr, Josh Groban's character. They just don't fit together in my brain. I have only watched three episodes though, so maybe it gets better. My favorite character Josh ever plays is Andy's brother from "The Office", and even then his acting isn't as good as his singing.

My all time favorite album is "Closer".

 Mostly because those songs are the most romantic. I pretty much die every time I hear "My Confession", "Remember When it Rained", "When You Say You Love Me", and "Broken Vow". Also did I mention he can sing in like five different languages? Also he can play the piano. Also he has the voice of a heavenly angel. We are so blessed to have his voice guide us in this dark world.

So, is this love? Who knows. Whether it is or not, I know I'm glad that he decided to share his talent with the world. God bless you Josh Groban and all you do for us.

P.S. If anyone has a spare ticket to his concert in October, let me know ;).

P.P.S. Yes, I am fully aware that my obsession is unhealthy, but look at it this way, at least I'm not doing drugs!

It's Been Too Long

I can't believe it's been almost a year since I posted on here. I really am going to try to be better about writing. I've missed it. I think sometimes I keep things in too much and writing helps me let things out. Let's see. What has happened to me in a year?

I got a job last November selling electronics on eBay for an electronic recycler/reseller company. I love the people I work with. They are amazing. There probably about 40 at most people in the company, five of which are women. My department is just me and two other ladies, Kim and Andy. They are amazing. I'm so grateful to have them in my life.

I've been to so many weddings in the last year, I'm going to go broke from buying gifts! I'm so happy for all of my friends who have found the person they want to spend the rest of their lives with. I'm especially happy for my friend Taylor and my sister Sydnie. I was actually with Taylor when she met her new husband. I credit their relationship somewhat to me because I helped convince her to go give him her number when we were about to leave. I'm also very happy to have a new brother in the family. We love Syd's husband and are so glad she has found someone who completes her.

My friends and I bought gym passes to try and get healthier. I'm not going as much as I was earlier this year, but I have lost 10-15 (depending on the day ;) ) pounds this year. I actually need to go buy new jeans soon, they're starting to sag. I have gained a bigger appreciation for exercise and eating healthier. Also I ran my fastest mile yet the other day in 8:54!!!

I started a mini book club with my friend, Jacob. We try to talk every week about the books we read over the app, Marco Polo. It's been really good for the both of us. We each have a goal on Goodreads to read a certain amount of books by the end of the year, and this helps keep us accountable to that. It also helps us keep in touch with each other as we live in different states.

Most importantly, I think I've been happier this year. I definitely do still get depressed, but it seems a bit more manageable. I think I have a lot of that relief to thank Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ for. I've really tried to put more of an effort into my relationship with them. I am very grateful to them and the blessings they give me each day. Some days are harder than others, but there's always some sort of blessing in each day that I can find and be thankful for.

Well, that's pretty much how my year has gone. I'm going to be better at blogging from now on. It helps me clear my head and let me get words out, which is sometimes hard for me.

Until next week!
Jaclyn