long story of a short girl

Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Song(s): 1. “One Time”
                         2. “Never Say Never”
                         3. “Baby” 
                         4. “One Less Lonely Girl”
                         5. “Boyfriend” 
Favorite Album: “My World 2.0”
Favorite Lyrics: ”Let me tell you one time, girl I love you.” / “And there’s no turnin’ back when your hearts under attack, gonna give it all I have, It’s my destiny. I will never say never, I will fight till forever. Whenever you knock me down, I will not stay on the ground.” / “If you let me inside your world, there’ll be one less lonely girl.” / “I’d like to be everything you want.”
Seen Them Live?: I know I’m probably gonna get some shizz for putting Justin Bieber on here, but I’m not a teeny-bopping 12 year old girl so I’m not gonna cry if you hate him, but you know what? I genuinely like him. Because, unlike 99% of the music industry nowadays, he writes his own music (with some help, but seriously, he’s 18….some 18 year olds can barely graduate high school). And not only does he write his own music, he PLAYS AN INSTRUMENT (which is something almost unheard of now on the radio [which boggles my mind completely]). He’s got an amazing voice. And think about it, when our generation was growing up, we had people like Brittney Spears and Christina Aguilera and the Spice Girls which are no better/worse than what Justin Bieber is now. His lyrics are sweet and heartfelt, and to me, that’s what really counts. Honestly, would you rather hear “Oops I did it again?” or “All the boys and all the girls are begging to fuck me” over “I will never say never”? I made my point. So, Justin Bieber, keep doing what you’re doing. :)

Artist: New Found Glory
Favorite Song(s): 1. “My Friends Over You”
                         2. “Head On Collision”
                         3. “The King Of Wishful Thinking” (cover)
                         4. “All Downhill From Here”
                         5. “The Promise” (cover)
Favorite Album: “Sticks & Stones”
Favorite Lyrics: ”Please tell me everything that you think that I should know about all the plans you made when I was nowhere to be found and it’s all right to forget that we still talk. It’s just for fun, isn’t it. It’s my fault that it fell apart.” / “And it feels like I’m at an all-time low, slightly bruised and broken from our head on collision, I’ve never seen this side of you. Another tragic case of feeling bruised and broken from our head on collision.” / “You contradict the fact that you still want me around.” / “Still waiting for a good day…”
Seen Them Live?: Nope. :( But they were like the first like punk pop band I really liked, back in what, sixth grade maybe? I feel like these were one those few bands that kind of paved the way for punk pop to be popular. And I definitely thought I was soooo cool for liking them, haha. But still…the lyrics to these songs are still good, really good. Not to mention New Found Glory can cover just about any song ever and make it sound even better than the original.

you should have killed me when you had the chance.

Artist: John Mayer
Favorite Song(s): 1. “Your Body is a Wonderland”
                         2. “Bigger Than My Body”
                         3. “Neon”
                         4. “Daughters”
                         5. “No Such Thing”
Favorite Album: “Room For Squares”
Favorite Lyrics: ”Damn baby, you frustrate me. I know you’re mine, all mine, all mine. But you look so good it hurts sometimes. Your body is a wonderland.” / “I’m bigger than my body gives me credit for.” / “She’s always buzzin’ just like neon, neon, neon.” / “Fathers, be good to your daughters. Daughters will love like you do. Girls become lovers who turn into mothers, so mothers be good to your daughters, too.” / “I’d like to think the best of me is still hiding up my sleeve.”
Seen Them Live?: YES! I saw him at my first ever concert (with Maroon 5). I know somehow he turned into a douche nowadays, but at the very least, he didn’t use to be. His lyrics really really speak to me. I know singing “I’m bigger than my body gives me credit for” is kind of a conceded thing to say but…for me? I’m only 4’11” so I’d like to think that I really am bigger than my tiny body gives me credit for, ‘cause I’ve accomplished so much; I’m a cancer survivor, I’m a nationally ranked synchronized swimmer, at just 22 I’ve gotten an invitation to audition for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, I’m a college cheerleader, I’m a wife, a daughter, probably the greatest friend you’ll ever have, a “mom” to two dogs and a bunny, an award winning photographer, and a student on her way to become a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist. That’s a lot. And looking at me…you’d probably never know that, haha. And seriously? What girl wouldn’t want to be told that they have “once mile to every inch of your skin like porcelain, one pair of candy lips and your bubblegum tongue”? If someone said that to me, I’d faint. As hyper and energetic as I am, I would definitely say “I’m always buzzing just like neon”. And as a daughter, I learn a lot from my father, and while he’s not perfect and I probably picked up most of my bad habits from him, I try so hard to overcome them to just be a good person. …Wow, I rant an awful lot, lol. But, however conceded or jerky or whatever John Mayer has become….at least his music is still amazing. But don’t worry… “The best of me is still hiding up my sleeve”. ;D

so…i’m moving to hill air force base near salt lake city, utah. and if there’s anybody there…or near there…or just has a working knowledge of synchro teams, is there a team in utah anywhere near where i’m going? i’m still in college, so i’m totally up for a collegiate team…but i also competed in masters in 2010. i just miss synchro and i don’t like life without it! so if anyone knows about any teams in utah, PLEEEEASE let me know!!!! :D

Artist: Maroon 5
Favorite Song(s): 1. “She Will Be Loved”
                         2. “Sunday Morning”
                         3. “This Love”
                         4. “Harder To Breathe”
                         5. “Makes Me Wonder”
Favorite Album: “Songs About Jane”
Favorite Lyrics: ”I don’t mind spending every day out on the corner in the pouring rain. Look for the girl with the broken smile, ask her if she wants to stay a while. And she will be loved. And she will be loved. Tap on my window, knock on my door, I want to make you feel beautiful.” / “Fingers trace her every outline, paint a picture with my hands. Back and forth we sway like branches in a storm. Change the weather, still together when it ends. That may be all I need, in darkness she is all I see. Come and rest your bones with me. Driving slow on Sunday morning, And I never want to leave.”
Seen Them Live?: They were the first concert I ever went to, with my mom, my friend, and her mom. :) Adam is a sex icon, no matter what anyone says. And his voice is like freaking velvet chocolate with strawberries and sex (yes, that is the best way to describe it). Not to mention that I was convinced that “She Will Be Loved” was about me, I’d pay millions of dollars to have him sing that to me. And i can’t wait to see them again!!! Not many bands can be around for this long and still be relevant, and they still are. That’s the sign of a band that will last.

I know it’s crazy to try and fundraise on tumblr, but heck, I’m crazy, so I’ll do it. :)

I know many, if not all of you, know what Relay for Life is, but if you don’t: It’s when participants fundraise for money to go to straight to the American Cancer Society. 

Now probably, if you read my tumblr, you know I’m a cancer survivor. I am going into my 14th year in remission from Acute Myelogenous Leuekmia. And this year, I’m doing Relay for Life with my husband and some other Air Force people that he works with. So ANYWAY, in hopes that someone on here might want to donate to me, or anyone else you’d want to donate to, up there is a screen shot of my personal page to donate to (which anything is accepted and needed, so if you can PLEASE donate), or go to http://www.relayforlife.org to find a Relay for Life to join or donate to. And if you want to donate to me, or even read my story, search Nina Atkins in the 99506 zip code, or search Anchorage, AK or my team name (team vm) and you’ll see my, and tons of others, personal story about why I run. Thank you so much for donating to me, other people, participating, or even taking the time to read this or my story. It really does mean a lot to me . :)

(That’s my Dad and I on Christmas 1998, the first day I was allowed out of isolation after my Bone Marrow Transplant. I’d say it was a good Christmas present. :) And hopefully, this will be the only time I’ll ever be more bald than my father!)