Every day is Saturday night, but I can’t wait for Sunday morning – K-OS

I try to make Sunday my day of rest although it never usually works out that way, by choice—well kind of by choice. Let me explain, most Sundays I like to take time out from my work and social schedule to reflect on where I’m at, where I’m going and where I’ve been for the week. I also ponder my place in the grand scheme of things. I like to step back from my work, take stock and give myself a break from everything. Meditation is something I’ve found that can help with this. I also like to take this time to plan my week ahead.

“It’s definitely time to take a break, to recharge my batteries. I’d like to take about six months and not go into the studio. I need to just live life, to be inspired by things again. I’m going to do random things. I want to go to restaurants, maybe take a class and see some movies and Broadway shows.” ~Beyonce

I find more often than not when I take this time out—when I attempt to have that break—I usually have some of my very best ideas; I feel incredibly inspired, hence why I don’t usually get to rest. Once I get an idea in my head I feel compelled to put the wheels into motion. I’m addicted (for better or for worse) to momentum. I have to be careful though because sometimes when you’re working on a project you can be so caught up in it that you actually miss the beauty of the process. And as the saying goes: it’s the journey, not the destination.

In general I find that when people have rest they’re a whole lot nicer. Rest also helps to boost your immune system, gives you energy and can affect your ability to concentrate and focus. And, when you have the world to conquer… cue Bad Religion lyrics…

I want to conquer the world / Expose the culprits and feed them to the children / Do away with air pollution and then I’ll save the whales / We’ll have peace on earth and global communion – Bad Religion

… it’s apt to have all of the above!

Sunday song playlist:

No Doubt – Sunday Morning
K-OS – Sunday Morning
Lily Allen – Sunday Morning
Mark Lanegan – Ugly Sunday
Blondie – Sunday Girl
Jimmy Eat World – A Sunday
U2 – Sunday Bloody Sunday
The Monkeys – Pleasant Valley Sunday
Outkast – Sole Sunday
Stone Temple Pilots – Naked Sunday
Greenday – Church On Sunday
Billie Holiday – Gloomy Sunday
Etta James – Sunday Kind Of Love
Johnny Cash – Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down
Morrissey – Everyday is Like Sunday

So, my lovely friends try to spend time relaxing today… as much as you can. For all my people on the Gold Coast, Australia headed to the Big Day Out today don’t forget the sunscreen,sunglasses (I just got some cute rainbow love heart framed ones for $4.95! score!) and water; don’t forget to charge your mobile/cell phone so that if you get lost/separated from your friends you can call them… or if you’re like me you might skip that because you may enjoy getting lost ha ha… I’m good at making new friends and I like to go where I please… Acts to put on today’s BDO agenda = Lily Allen, Mars Volta & Girl Talk.

Lily by Enersauce

Lily by Deniz Sarac

Girl Talk by Nivium

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez’s guitar pedals by Mr Doubtfire

Volta fro by Mr Doubtfire

RANDOM MISS B STORY: In 1996 I went to the BDO with Custard. It took us 2 hours to drive from Brisbane (It’s usually a 40 minute trip). Half way there we pulled in at a service station to get fuel and snacks, Dave McCormak (Custard’s front man) crawled into a St. Vincent De Paul charity bin and pulled out a straw Mexican sombrero, later in the day he wore it on stage while performing. Custard shared their backstage dressing room with Rancid. I had a chat with Rancid’s Tim Armstrong that day that pretty much inspired me on the path to where I am now. We spoke of creativity; following your heart and the power of music… it changed my life! Thanks Tim. I also ran into Nick Cave that year and was a total fan-girl getting a happy snap with him, he told me that I had one of the most beautiful smiles (awww ha, ha… the man’s a charmer) and Zach De La Rocha commend me for helping prevent a girl from being crushed against the front of stage barrier during their set.

Happy Sunday lovelies! Take care and be safe!

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