Rhythm and Blogs

Singer-songwriter turned blogger.

[musicallynikki]

So Like...

What if the next single is called "Lover" and the album is "Rainbow" or "Butterfly"

I am truly hear for it. ALREADY PLANNING MY BARBIE RAINBOW BUTTERFLY FAIRY COSTUME FOR THE TS7 TOUR.

@taylorswift @taylornation

[musicallynikki]

@taylorswift keeps posting pictures on Instagram, and I am going insane with anticipation. WHAT DO THEY MEAN????

#taylorswift

[musicallynikki]

My favorite album to listen to at the gym is Reputation. Honestly the best music to make you feel like a badass as you strut around in your gym clothes.

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I have been a fan of Taylor since the day my aunt showed me her performance of “Should’ve Said No” at the CMT awards. Taylor is the reason that I started writing music, I perform at my own gigs, and the person who pushes me to believe in myself. I’m writing about this because I finally get to see Taylor in concert on tour on the 29th. I’ve never been able to see her because my family can never afford it, but seeing her perform has been one of my wishes for so long. Granted, I have seen her once, but it wasn’t the best experience. In 2016, I got to see her concert at the Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, something my family would never have been able to afford on our own. On my YouTube channel I have mentioned my love for Taylor. Well, a stranger who called themselves Unicorn Sympathizer emailed me claiming to have given me enough money for 2 pit tickets to her Grand Prix concert. I, of course, was skeptical because who gives a random girl a grand sum of money to go see her idol? But, this person did indeed give me money to see Taylor. The thing is, a concert at the Grand Prix is full of fans, as well as people who show up because they were already at the race. I got there with my sister, only to be stuck behind mothers who blocked our view as they held their children on their shoulders, to be pushed around by drunk college girls who spilled beer on my socks, and to have an argument break out between some fans who wanted to get around the mothers, only to have the mothers scream at them. Needless to say, my experience was not great, and I could not see Taylor, nor could I enjoy her perform. That’s why I am so excited to see Taylor in concert! I know that it will be so much better than the Grand Prix. I am going with my whole family, and my sister and I have already picked out outifts. Taylor is my inspiration, and I wouldn’t be the type of person I am today without knowing her. I don’t really talk about Taylor on this profile, but I wanted to express how excited I am to see her. #reptour #grandprix #taylorswift @taylorswift https://www.instagram.com/p/BoHMmYuFnUj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xl2nsubp7ucm

[musicallynikki]

Change Happens

Life is a funny thing. It seems to always throw some new relentless factor into our lives, whether big or small. 

The past few months have been hectic. A friend turned out to be different from who I thought they were. Someone turned out to be the very thing I needed in my life, but, sadly, timing was very poor. I moved to a brand new city alone. My roommate here at college is much more similar to me than I thought. I have grown close to someone I never expected to. I have had many ups and down lately, but I would never give back anything that has happened.

You see, I’ve learned that there will be times in your life where the change is unbearable. There will be times in your life when you feel like you cannot take any of it any longer. Is it right to give up then? No. The way I see it, things happen the way they are supposed to. 

I guess what I am trying to say is that life can be like the pair of headphones that gets tangled up every time you untangle them (Cheesy and random, I know). Do you ever have that one day when you don’t untangle them? Most likely not, simply because you want to use them. What if you approached life that way? Go through the process. Untangle your messes even though you know they will get tangled again. In the end, you will be alright.

Yes, the past few months have been hectic. I may not be close to that friend anymore, but I made amends. I will always remember the one person who changed me in so many ways, whether we speak again or not. A new city is not too bad. I love my roommate, and I trust we will be friends for a long time. I think this unexpected person will be a positive part of my life.

Change is hard, but I wouldn’t be me without it.

❤️   Nicole

[swiftie-dad]

[musicallynikki]

taylorswift I really wanted to go to the 1989 concert last night. My dad felt bad about it, so he made this gif. I know there will be other tours, but I’m kind of sad I missed this one. 1989 looks so amazing. I hope I get to see your next tour. I love you Taylor!

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The way Ed just turns around like “what the hell are you doing Taylor" 

But seriously Taylor… what do you call this dance move? 

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Taylor this is so important, we need a name for this move

[taylorswift]

The Mom-Croon - (noun) A dance move invented at the 2014 Grammy Awards. To sway, perform, and sing along to a song in an extremely emotional or sentimental way, possibly incorporating hand gestures. Eyes closed, lost in the music. The way your mom gets taken away by a tune from her high school days, glass of red wine in hand, shuffling around the room as her teenage kids roll their eyes in disdain. Cynics may judge the Mom-Crooners (MC’s as they are commonly referred to in the dance world) as it is a form of dance only perfected by those willing to be absolutely swept away by the feels you get when you hear a certain song. Those who know how to Mom Croon cannot see the eye rolls of haters. They have reached a level of musical transcendence that is hater-proof. Once you perfect the mom croon, you are truly free.

Used in a sentence: “Oh look, Taylor’s being embarrassing again– just mom-crooning away in the corner by herself because Sometimes by Britney Spears came on. Oh God. Now she’s crying.”

[musicallynikki]

And this is why Taylor Swift is the best person ever.

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Swiftsession (Swift Obsession)

I am a major Swiftie. I wouldn't say it's a problem...aside from the fact that I have her songs memorized but very few songs of other artists. 

She is my role model and inspiration for just about everything I am. 

 For example: 

1. I started songwriting because of her. 

2. I had bangs at one point because of her. 

3. I love vintage stuff (mostly because I like old things and their history but) because of her. 

I have been a fan since the first album. I even remember the first song I heard of hers. ("Teardrops on my Guitar") I also remember the CMA performance of "Should've said No" that made me realize who she was and totally fall in love with her music.

I kind of freak out about any new songs or videos, and I even suffered a twisted an ankle while dancing to her music. (Totally worth it.) 

I've been here the whole time. I just don't get why some Swifties are giving up on her. She is such a wonderful person. She's caring and giving, especially to her fans. I mean what other celebrity does things like Swiftmas? 

Maybe, they don't like how she has evolved. I don't see the logic in that, though. Everyone changes. It's actually sad to see someone never change. To me, Taylor has changed in the most amazing ways, and I am so proud to call myself a Swiftie. (I even demonstrate that through my T. Swift journals and random lip sync SnapChats. Not to mention my random displays of Public Swiftie Fanaticism, or PSF. Just made that up.) 

The sad part is that I have never been to a concert. (They are really expensive.) I have never even come close to meeting her. I might never take part in either of those things, but she is an ever present impact on my life. One that I am so thankful for. You know when you have that one person that you look up to and strive to be? Well she is mine.

Thank you, taylorswift, for your music. You have a song for every situation. :)

♥Nicole

[musicallynikki]

I posted this on SoundCloud a while ago and I felt like sharing it on here. :D

It was the first time I had ever recorded something completely on my own. It was recorded with GarageBand using an instrumental track.

♥Nicole

[musicallynikki]

The Blogger's Itch

In this short time of having this blog I have realized that I have been overcome by a strange feeling in my stomach and back of my mind. You ever know that feeling? Through the course of the day, I find myself thinking up various scenarios to write about, whether it's emotional or of situations. 

I have deemed this "The Blogger's Itch", and maybe I am not the only one who has thought of this. I feel like this itch will take over my life in such a lovely way. Today alone, I thought of at least 5 different blogs (this being one of them). 

Is this what will become of my life? If it is, I cannot wait for that exact moment. Maybe, no one will ever see this blog. Maybe it will remain unnoticed. Even if this goes nowhere, I cannot wait to share my life with the world. 

I will continue to relieve my itch with my posts just to be bothered by it again. Thank you to anyone who stumbles across my blog.

♥ Nicole

[musicallynikki]

Valentine's Mason Jar DIY

Okay, so Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. (This, of course, isn't because VD is my birthday or anything....) In the spirit of the day I decided to do a DIY! This is the first time I have attempted anything of the sort, so it isn't perfect. But, I am sure that you all could do an even better job than I did!

So here it goes!

Materials:

~mason jar

~acrylic paint of your choice

~clear glass pebbles (I used white, it's up to you!)

~ribbon or string 

~candle or light resembling one

~stencil (I used cut out pieces of paper)

Extra Materials:

~paint brushes

~tape

~scissors

How to:

1. Start off by choosing a design. You can achieve this using a stencil of your choice, or, like I did, you can simply cut out hearts and tape them onto the jar.

2. With the paint you chose, start to paint the jar. When it comes to what you want to be the area without paint, make sure to paint in a way that the shape will turn out well. For me, I had to paint over my cut out hearts to retain the shape. The paper eventually began coming off so I had to paint rather carefully. Even then, the hearts on the back still ended up being iffy. Also, it takes many coats before there are no more holes and the paint is no longer see-through. I found that, depending on my strokes, the paint would come off each time I tried to put more on. So, paint some and dry some. Be patient!

3. Tie on your ribbon or string. When I made this, I used mostly what I had around the house. We had this Christmas gift ribbon stuff and that is what I used. I found that adding it to the jar made all the difference. I went for simplicity when it came to the string, but you can be even more creative!

4. Add your pebbles and candle. It seems that my hand was a tad too big to fit in the jar to arrange it. I ended up grabbing a tea spoon and scooting it all into place. I made a hole with the pebbles so that I could fit the candle into the middle. My candle was not really a candle, as you can see. I got this in a two pack at the dollar store and it flickers as a real candle would. You get the same effect for less of a fire hazzard!

It seems that you are done! It's pretty easy and loads of fun! (Especially if it is your first DIY, and you are proud of yourself.)

I hope you all enjoy and thank you for reading! :)

♥ Nicole

[musicallynikki]

A New Life Chapter, A New Blog

Hi! So, it took some time for me to realize this, but I want to write about my life. I figure that I can write about random events, post DIYs, ramble about certain topics, etc. Maybe, in the process people will enjoy my posts and read about my life. I have gone through a lot of changes recently based on who I am and what my priorities are, so I guess this will be a new one.

I'll keep in touch, world. ♥ Nicole

[musicallynikki]

“People haven't always been there for me but music always has.”

Taylor Swift