Weekly Obsession!

You guys know that I love music.  I especially love music from my childhood.  That's why this post is perfect.  My weekly obsession is....Hit Songs through The Years 2000-2013!  I have watched this video at least 50 times.  It's just SO good!  It brings back so many memories.  I was ages 11 through 24 so that's a long time.  I may or my not have downloaded about 90% of the songs in this video.  It doesn't include every hit song but I can't get enough.  I totally forgot about The Ketchup song!  Which song did you forget about?  Let me know!




xo,
Jerica

Music Friday Christmas Edition: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

Christmas is only days away you guys!!!!!!!!!!!  Plus it looks like the world didn't end after all.  As you are reading this I'll be on my way to my Mom's where I'll stay for 5 days.  I'm very excited for Christmas this year.  My oldest niece just turned 2 so she just started understanding Santa.  We will definitaly be having a white Christmas this year because a massive snow storm hit us a few days ago.  I'm just excited to be with all of my family.  If you want me to blog about what I get then leave a comment.  Today is the last Christmas edition for Music Friday.  I chose an oldie but goodie.  It is Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by NSYNC. It is one of my favorites plus I was obsessed with them growing up.  I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday!

xo,
Jerica

Music Friday Christmas Edition: My Only Wish This Year

Christmas is only 10 days away!!  I'm really excited for Christmas this year.  I'm actually finished shopping already too.  Today's song is one of my favorites.  It is My Only Wish This Year by Britney Spears.  I wish she had her own Christmas album.  I heard this song a few years ago and have loved it ever since.  Have a great weekend!!!!

xo,
Jerica

10 Winter Date Ideas

A few months ago I did a Fall date idea post.  So I decided to do another on for Winter.  Let me know if you guys want me to do certain posts leave a comment.

1. Have Hot Chocolate/Coffee together
2. Look at Christmas lights
3. Go ice skating
4. Bake sugar cookies
5. Ride a horse and carriage
6. Go sledding
7. Do Christmas shopping
8. Relax by the fireplace
9. Watch Christmas movies
10. Take a walk in the woods

xo,

Jerica

Cooking Corner: Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Hey guys!  Today I'm sharing a really simple recipe and it's perfect for this time a year.  I am addicted to hot chocolate.  The minute it turns even a little bit cold I start drinking it.  Last year I bought the Peppermint Hot Chocolate from McDonalds and I loved it!  This year I decided to make my own.  While at Target I found Candy Cane Hershey Kisses.  The package looks like this.

These are sooo addicting too!  All you need for this recipe is 2-3 kisses and your favorite hot chocolate mixture.  First make your hot chocolate and pour it into a mug.  Immediately add 2 of the kisses in your mug and stir slowly.  If you want more of a peppermint taste add another kiss.  Finally add your whipped cream and enjoy!  Let me know if you guys try this out!


xo,
Jerica

Music Friday Christmas Edition: Baby It's Cold Outside

Hi everybody!  Sorry I haven't been posting lately but it's finals week for my classes.  I'm officially on break now!!!!  Today's share has many versions but I chose my favorite.  It is Baby It's Cold Outside by Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey.  In high school I was OBSESSED with the show Newlyweds.  I own every season still.  I love this song because it's cute and reminds me of Christmas.  Her entire first Christmas album is amazing!  You should all check it out!  We are decorating our family tree this weekend and I'll blog it all for you.  Also follow me on Twitter @jerica_89

xo,
Jerica

Music Friday Christmas Edition: All I Want For Christmas Is You

It is December tomorrow!  I'm officially excited for Christmas!!!!!  I already have my entire room decorated.  Before I share today's song I need an opinion from all of you.  On YouTube many do Vlogmas which means vlogging everyday until Christmas.  I'm not a vlogger so I thought of doing Blogmas which I would blog daily until Christmas.  Would you guys enjoy this?  If so what would you like to see me blog about?  Leave a comment letting me know.  Today's song has been a favorite of mine for a few years.  Last year Justin Bieber teamed up with the original artist and I loved it even more.  It is All Want For Christmas Is You by Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey.  I listen to this even when it isn't Christmas time!  It is a definite favorite.

xo,
Jerica

DWTS All Star: And The Winner Is...

This is it you guys!!!  Tonight we find out who the winner is!  Tonight the couples dance their final dance together.  Since this is the finale all the celebrities from this season opened the show with a huge dance number.  I loved it!  It was so fun and energetic.  It was a great way to begin the show.  The judges choose to see Shawn's freestyle again.  It was my favorite from last night.  The final 3 choose their Instant Dance style and music.  Kelly chose the Jive to the song Cat and Mouse.  Melissa chose the Samba to the song Life Is A Highway.  Shawn chose the Cha Cha to the song Respect.  Bristol, Pamela and Helio danced again.  Drew danced again but this time with his daughter.  It was adorable!  Team Gangnam Style performed next. It featured Kirstie, Emmett, Joey, and Gilles.  Joey replaced Kelly who was in the original.  Joey performed a Back to the Future routine.  It was AMAZING!  I'm so sad he didn't win.  Sabrina performed again.  Team Call Me Maybe performed next.  It featured Apollo, Sabrina, Helio, and Drew.  Helio and Drew replaced Shawn and Melissa who were in the original routine.  Kirstie and Gilles performed again.  Apollo and Emmet danced again.  Kelly performed her Instant Jive and her score was 28.5.  Melissa performed her Instant Samba and her score was 28.5.  Shawn performed her Instant Cha Cha and her score was 30.  The results were next.  In third place is Kelly.  I wasn't shocked by this at all.  In second place is Shawn.  This means Melissa is the first ever All Star winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'M SO HAPPY!!!!!!  I hope you all enjoyed my blogging.  I'll be back next season!  Please subscribe!

xo,
Jerica

DWTS All Star: The Final 3

The finals are here!!!!!  I'm so excited to see who will win.  Plus all three finalists are female.  It's all Girl Power!  The couple will be dancing 2 dances tonight.  The first is one of their favorite dances from the season.  The second is the freestyle.  The freestyle is always the most anticipated dance.  The freestyles tonight will be different from any other season.  It's the super sized freestyle which means they can have other dancers dancing with them.  Tomorrow night they will dance the Insta Dance.  They won't know their style or song until they pick it live on the show.

Kelly Monaco and Val Chmerkovskiy:

They made it to the finals without getting a 10 so that is their goal.  Her favorite dance of the season was the Paso Doble.  There was a minor mess up but it was very good.  I still didn't love it though.  It needed more emotion.  Her score was 29.5.  Her super sized freestyle was good but not great.  It was a lot like Dirty Dancing which is one of my favorite movies.  She had a choir and the troupe with her.  I just wanted it to be more original.  Her score was 29.5.  Her total for the night was 59 out of 60.

Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani:

They are the only couple in the finals who haven't won yet.  Her favorite dance of the season was the Samba.  This is the dance that made me love her.  I loved it even more this time!  Her confidence was much better.  Her score was 30.  Her super sized freestyle was amazing!!!  She chose Contemporary for her routine.  It was a definite risk but it paid off.  I also really liked how it was just them on stage.  Her score was 30.  Her total for the night was 60 out of 60.

Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough:

They are the risk takers of this season.  Her favorite dance of the season was the Quickstep.  I love this dance so much.  I love how it breaks every rule but the judges hate it.  It was still amazing though.  Her score was 27.  Her super sized freestyle was perfection!  It was my favorite of the night.  It included the Fierce Five gymnastics team.  It was a medley of all the dances they did this season.  It was just mind blowing.  Her score was 30.  Her total for the night was 57 out of 60.

xo,

Jerica

Music Friday Christmas Edition: It's Christmas Time Again

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.  Now Christmas is only weeks away!!!  Today begins Music Friday Christmas Edition.  I'll be sharing my favorite Christmas songs.  The first is a brand new song that just came out.  It's called It's Christmas Time Again by Backstreet Boys.  I love everything about  this song.  It really got me in the holiday mood.  Plus I love them.  Let me know your favorites too!

xo,
Jerica

DWTS All Star: The Final 3 Are...

The show started with an encore performance.  The judges chose Apolo's Rumba.  It wasn't my favorite but I liked it.  Shawn is the first person in the finals.  The spotlight dance was a 21 year old girl from New Zealand who taught herself to dance.  I loved her!  The Wanted performed next.  I like One Direction way better then them.  Melissa is the second person in the finals.  I'm soooooo happy.  Apolo is eliminated.  Paula Abdul put together this week's Macy's Stars Of Dance to 4 of her biggest hits.  It was actually amazing except she wasn't singing live.  Derek Hough performed a Contemporary routine with 4 of the best.  It was mind blowing!!!  Kelly is in the finals.  Emmett is eliminated.  Next week is the finals!!!!!!!


xo,
Jerica

DWTS All Star: Semi Finals Week

Next week is the finals!!!!  Each couple will be dancing 2 dances this week.  The first will be a unusual themed dance chosen last week.  The second will be to a Michael Jackson song.  The show start with the pros dancing to a mash up of Michael Jackson songs.  It was so good!  Tomorrow is another double elimination.

Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani:

She really wants to make it to the finals now.  Her unusual themed dance was the Caveman Hustle.  I loved it!  It was very interesting but fun.  Plus I love her.  Her score was 27.5.  Her Michael Jackson dance was the Argentine Tango.  It was AMAZING!!!!!!  It had passion and tricks and was perfection.  Her score was 30.  Her total for the night was 57.5 out of 60.

Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough:

She really wanted to impress the judges.  Her unusual themed dance was the Knight Rider Bhangra.  I've never heard of this style.  It was really good. It's an Indian style.  Her score was 30.   Her Michael Jackson dance was the Argentine Tango.  It was good.  I wanted more tricks and passion.  Her score was 29.  Her total for the night was 59 out of 60.

Apolo Ohno and Karina Smirnoff:
He put more hours in the studio this week.  His unusual themed dance was Big Top Jazz.  It was terrible.  It was very sloppy and out of sync.  His score 27.  His Michael Jackson dance was the Rumba.  It was way better than the first.  I loved the emotion of it all.  His score was 30.  His total for the night was 57 out of 60.

Emmett Smith and Cheryl Burke:
He tried to step up his choreography.  His unusual themed dance was the Espionage Lindy Hop.  It was good.  His dancing was more difficult but the acting wasn't.  His score was 27.  His Michael Jackson dance was the Tango.  I liked it a lot.  I found it boring though.  His score was 27.  His total for the night was 54 out of 60.

Kelly Monaco and Val Chmerkovskiy:

She struggled learning her dances.  Her unusual themed dance was the Surfer Flameco.  It was actually really good.  It wasn't very surfer or flameco though.  Her score was 25.5.  Her Michael Jackson dance was the Rumba.  It was very good.  They have amazing chemistry.  His score was 28.5.  Her total for the night was 54 out of 60.

xo,

Jerica

Music Friday: Oath

Hey guys!  Can you believe Thanksgiving is less then a week away?  Don't forget starting next Friday will be the start of Music Friday: Christmas Edition.  Today's share is a song I can't get out my head.  It is Oath by Cher Llyod.  It's very catchy. I just love her music.  Have a great weekend!!

xo,
Jerica

DWTS All Star: Double Elimination

Last night the celebrities danced 2 dances.  The first was dedicated to the veterans and the second was a trio dance.  Tonight is a double elimination.  Kylie Minogue started the show by singing Locomotion while the troupe danced.  I loved it!  It's one of my favorite songs.  Melissa and Shawn are safe.  The cast of Newsies performed next.  I love musicals so I really enjoyed it.  NeYo performed Let Me Love You.  I'm obsessed with this song.  The performance was very high energy.  Kelly is safe.  Kirstie is the first eliminated.  Celebrities will be choosing a dance style and theme for each other.  Next weeks theme is Michael Jackson.  Melissa got the Caveman Hustle.  Shawn got the Knight Rider Bhangra.  Gilles got the Mad Monk Merengue.  Apollo got Big Top Jazz.  Emmett got the Espionage Lindy Hop.  Kelly got the Surfer Flamenco.  Ballerina dancers gave a beautiful performance.  It was amazing.  Emmett and Apollo are safe.  Gilles is the second eliminated.  I wasn't shocked by either elimination.

Take Me Home by One Direction

The day has finally arrived!!!!!!!!  The 2nd album by 1D has been released.  I've had it preordered from iTunes for weeks now!  I really love this album.  I personally like it better than Up All Night.  It has a more mature sound which fits them.  The first thing I noticed is Liam doesn't start every song.  If you've heard the first album then you'll understand.  Also Louis and Niall have more solos which I love.  I'm so glad they are expanding and letting them sing more.  It has the perfect mix of slow and fast songs.  The boys also wrote more songs on this album.  I honestly love every single song.  Normally I wouldn't like at least one song but One Direction has done it again.  I bought the deluxe yearbook edition which includes 4 extra songs and 3 live performances.  Plus it includes a backstage interview from the iTunes festival.  If you are a hardcore directioner like I am then you will absolutely love this album.  Since I'm obsessed with every song it's hard to review each song.  So instead I'll be putting my favorite lyrics from each song.  My top 5 songs are Last First Kiss, Loved You First, I Would, They Don't Know About Us, and Back For You.  I can't wait to see them on tour next year!  Leave a comment telling me your favorite One Direction song.

1. Live While We’re Young-And girl, you and I We’re about to make some memories tonight I wanna live while we’re young We wanna live while we’re young

2. Kiss You-Yeah, so tell me girl if every time we To-o-uch You get this kind of, ru-u-ush Baby say yeah, yeah If you don't wanna, take it slow And you just wanna, take me home Baby say yeah, yeah And let me kiss you

3. Little Things-You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you And you'll never treat yourself right, darling, but I want you to. If I let you know I'm here for you Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you
4. C'mon, C'mon-The one that I came with, Didn't know how to move, The way that you let your hair down, I can tell that you do
5. Last First Kiss-I wanna be last, yeah, Baby let me be your, Let me be your last first kiss, I wanna be first, yeah Wanna be the first to take it all the way like this, And if you, Only knew, I wanna be last yeah, Baby let me be your last, Your last first kiss
6. Heart Attack-Baby now that you're gone, I can't stand, Dumb love songs, Missing you is all I'm thinking about, Yeah Everyone's tellin' me, I'm just too blind to see, How you messed me up, I'm better off now
7. Rock Me-I used to think that I was better alone Why did I ever wanna let you go? Under the moonlight as we stared at the sea The words you whispered I will always believe
8. Change My Mind-Never felt like this before Are we friends or are we more? As I’m walking towards the door I’m not sure
9. I Would-Would he say he’s in L-O-V-E? Well if it was me then I would Would he hold you when you’re feeling low? Baby you should know that I would
10. Over Again-Said I’d never leave her cause her hands fit like my t-shirt, Tongue tied over three words, cursed. Running over thoughts that make my feet hurt, Bodies intertwined with her lips
11. Back For You-I’ve never been so into somebody before And every time we both touch I only want more So tell me nothing’s going to change yeah And you won’t ever walk away yeah Cause even though every night you’ll know what I’ll say Goodbye.
12. They Don’t Know About Us-They don’t know about the things we do They don’t know about the "I love you"’s But I bet you if they only knew They would just be jealous of us, They don’t know about the up all nights They don’t know I've waited all my life Just to find a love that feels this right
13. Summer Love-Wish that we could be alone now If we could find some place to hide Make the last time just like the first time Push a button and rewind
14. She’s Not Afraid - Deluxe Only-She's not afraid of all the attention She's not afraid of running wild How comes she's so afraid of falling in love She's not afraid of scary movies She likes the way we kiss in the dark But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love, love
15. Loved You First - Deluxe Only-Girl that should be me, driving to your house Knocking on your door, kissing you on the mouth Holding on your hand, dancing in the dark 'Cos I was the only one who loved you from the start
16. Nobody Compares - Deluxe Only-Because no one ever looked so good In a dress and it hurts, because I know you won't be mine tonight No one ever makes me feel like you do when you smile Baby, tell me how to make it right
17. Still The One - Deluxe Only-I tried, I tried to start again and find somebody But I remember all the time and all the words we said, yeah I can't get it out of my head, yeah




xo,
Jerica

Music Friday: Your Body

It's Friday!!!!!!!  This week went so fast but I'm very glad it is Friday.  Before I share this weeks song I want to tell you about some things that will be coming on this blog.  Tuesday the new One Direction album finally comes out!!!!  I will have a full review up on that day.  Starting the Friday after Thanksgiving I'll be starting Music Friday: Christmas Edition.  So every Friday instead of a favorite song it will be my Christmas songs.  Lastly I want to know what you guys want me to blog about.  Leave me a comment below or send me a tweet or email.  Just click the contact tab above to find all my information.  Follow my blog and I'll love you forever.  Now it's time for today's share.  I've been so addicted to this song lately.  It is Your Body by Christina Aguilera.  I'm so glad she is putting out new music.  I'm still debating if I'll buy her album though.  I hope everybody has a fantastic weekend!!!

xo,
Jerica

DWTS All Star: Fusion Week

It is Fusion week which means two different dance styles are being combined into one.  Nobody will be going home this week.  Instead there will be a double elimination next week.  There will also be no result show tomorrow.  The show started with the pros showing how the fusion dances should be done.  It was really cool.  The All Stars will be participate in a swing dance marathon at the end of the show.  The spotlight dance was so good!  I really loved the modern style.

Apolo Ohno and Karina Smirnoff:
He had a very hard time learning the dance this week. His fusion dance was Cha Cha/Paso Doble. It was very good. I couldn't even tell it was two styles. He finally took his shirt off!!! His score was 27 out of 30.  He gained 6 points in the marathon making his total 33.

Emmett Smith and Cheryl Burke:

He is happy his family supports them and wants to make them proud.  His fusion dance was Rumba/Samba. It wasn't my favorite.  She was making them change styles every 10 seconds.  It was too much.  His score was 27.5 out of 30.  He gained 7 points in the marathon making his total 33.5.

Kirstie Alley and Maks Chmerkovskiy:

She filled a truck with goods for the hurricane victims.  Her fusion dance was Quickstep/Samba.  I actually really liked it.  It wasn't perfect but it was entertaining.  Her score was 24 out of 30.  She gained 4 points in the marathon making her total 28.

Kelly Monaco and Val Chmerkovskiy:

She has feelings for her partner but isn't sure what the are yet.  Her fusion dance was Cha Cha/Foxtrot.  It was so adorable.  I really loved it.  It was elegant but sexy.  Her score was 27 out of 30.  She gained 9 points in the marathon making her total 36.

Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani:

She kept confusing her dance steps.  Her fusion dance was Tango/Cha Cha.  I loved it plus shes just amazing.  It was the perfect mixture.  Her score was 29 out of 30.  She gained 10 points in the marathon making her total 39.

Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough:

Last week both her and her partner were injured.  So Mark Ballas stepped in this week.  Her fusion dance was Tango/Paso Doble.  It was amazing!!!!  It was the best of the night.  Her score was 30 out of 30.  She gained 8 points in the marathon making her total 38.

Gilles Marini and Peta Murgatroyd:

He just wanted to get high scores this week.  His fusion dance was Argentine Tango/Samba.  It was good.  I just didn't like the combo.  His score was 28.5 out of 30.  He gained 5 points in the marathon making his total 33.5.

xo,

Jerica

Up Owl Night???

If any of you know me then you'll know I have a slight One Direction obsession.  You'll also know I have a major YouTube addiction.  So what does that have to do with this post?  Well I've discovered the best shirt ever from watching a YouTube video.  It is a 1D shirt but not just any 1D shirt.  It is little owls dressed as the 1D boys!  It is sooo adorable!!!  I immediately bought one.  All One Direction fan must get one.  So this is for my fellow 1D lovers.  You can buy it at the store Delia's or online here http://store.delias.com/product/up+owl+night+tee+307425.do.  Tweet me a picture at @jerica_89 if you buy one.

xo,
Jerica

Music Friday: Little Things

Can you believe it is already November?  This year is going so fast!  If you follow this blog then you won't be surprised by this weeks share.  It is Little Things by One Direction.  I can't stop listening!  It made me love them more than I already do.  It was written by Ed Sheeran.  This song has such a great message and it's good for girls to hear.  I honestly can't wait for the album.  I'll be doing a full review also.  Have a great weekend!!

xo,
Jerica

DWTS All Star: Elimination Time

Sorry this is up so late!  I was feeling sick but here it is.

The show started out with the dance that the judges wanted to see again.  They chose Apolo's dance.  I really loved this dance so I'm glad it was picked.  Nobody will be going home next week due to the presidential election.  Emmett and Kelly are safe.  Jason Mraz performed his hit song I Won't Give Up.  I'm not sure why he performed on country week but I still love him.  Shawn, Gilles, and Kirstie are safe.  The Macy's Stars of Dance was next.  It was a French era theme and it was amazing! Fusion dances were chosen next.  This means 2 dance styles combined into one.  Emmett got Rumba/Samba.  Kelly got Cha Cha/Foxtrot.  Gilles got Argentine Tango/Samba.  Shawn got Tango/Paso Doble.  Melissa got Tango/Cha Cha.  Apolo got Cha Cha/Paso Doble.  Kirstie got Quickstep/Samba.  Sabrina got Tango/Foxtrot.  Taylor Swift performed We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.  Of course I loved it!  Melissa is safe leaving Apolo and Sabrina in danger.  Sabrina is eliminated.


xo,
Jerica