"Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye

I know, I know. It's been awhile. I've had a lot going on.

But enough excuses. Here is my latest musical obsession. Love the xylophone. And her voice is amazeballs.

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" performed by Judy Garland

There are many versions of this song, but in my opinion, you can't beat the original. This has been my favorite Christmas song this year. It has been hard to get in the Christmas spirit without my husband around, but I am "muddling through somehow." The thing I love about this song is the sense of hope for the future, that in time things will be good again. That is what is getting me through right now.

Merry Christmas!

"The Cave" by Mumford and Sons

I cannot get this song out of my head. The lead singer has a great voice, all deep and gritty.

I love the lyrics, especially the chorus:

"But I will hold on hope
And I won’t let you choke
On the noose around your neck

"And I’ll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I’ll know my name as it’s called again"

And I also love the banjo. Not an instrument you hear often on the radio, unless you're listening to a country station, and even then not so much anymore.

I Heart Shania

I have loved Shania Twain since I first heard her song "Any Man of Mine" as a teenager. I loved the sassiness of that song and only grew to love her more as she released a series of albums full of love songs and girl power anthems. She was the first artist I went to see in concert and the woman puts on an amazing show.

I have missed her the last few years while she's been out of the spotlight dealing with things in her personal life. I am so glad she's back with an awesome new single (see below) and the announcement she'll be headlining a show at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. I have never had a desire to go to Vegas before, but with that announcement it moved to the top of my list!

If you haven't watched her docuseries on the OWN Network, "Why Not? with Shania Twain," I highly recommend it. With everything that's been going on in my personal life lately, I could relate to her journey and she truly gave me hope for the future.

Eye to the Telescope (Music Monday on a Tuesday because it feels like Monday)

I know this album has been out for quite a while (like years), but lately I have been obsessed with K.T. Tunstall's Eye to the Telescope.

Every.

Single.

Song.

The lyrics, the music, her voice. Perfection. I highly suggest you check it out...