I haven't had a Friday Favorites in quite a long time! I decided to make this a video edition, because I've come across a lot of fun/funny/creative/awesome videos lately. Happy Friday! Enjoy!

This video is a little long, but SO funny, and with great cameos!



I saw this video on VH1 one night when I couldn't sleep, and I thought it was the coolest thing. (I still thought so after watching it fully rested, so it wasn't night time hysteria.) I'm not a huge fan of the song, but I love the style of the video.



The volume isn't the best on some of these scenes, but this is a great montage of the catch phrases of Friends. How can you not love this show??



I just came across this mashup of "It's Time" and "Little Talks". If you know my love of Glee and Pitch Perfect, you know I appreciate a good mashup. Imagine Dragons is one of my favorite bands, and Of Monsters and Men are really talented. Brilliant. Oh yeah-and they mashup the videos too.

On Monday, August 26th, I was able to fulfill a childhood dream while at the Minnesota State Fair.

When I checked the lineup, I saw that Hanson was going to be performing on a free stage. My friend Amy said she would go with me, despite having no real expectations of the show. I, on the other hand, had been a fan since I was 13. This would be my third Hanson show since that very special birthday when my mother got me theMiddle of Nowhere cd. I'm clearly not as rabid as I was, but they will always hold a special place in my heart and in my memories. (The picture to the right demonstrates my fandom back in '97.)

The show ran from 8:30 to about 10:30. It felt like it was 100* out that night, so it was a tough one to stick out. Once the music started, though, it was all worth it! They are Hanson 2.0, all grown up with a new sound. However, they did a really good 50/50 mix of old favorites and new songs. (Their new cd, Anthem just came out this summer.)

After the show was over, Amy's friend Angela wanted to stick around and see if any of the brothers would linger. I was hot and tired, and tried to convince Amy to walk back to our shuttle bus. I am SO glad she decided we should stick around. A few minutes later, Zac, the youngest brother, came out to talk to fans and talk pictures. I couldn't believe he was right in front of us! At my second Hanson show at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, I was inches away from them but separated by a bodyguard. I couldn't get any closer. But here, now, 16 years later, I had my chance! Taylor and Ike were nowhere to be found (Zac said they had friends in the area), but Zac was always my favorite anyway. :) I got a picture and an autograph, and I can now die a happy woman. :)

I have a habit of being reaaalllly late on my blog posts, but I suppose better late than never?

As news of one of Eau Claire's most beloved professor's passing spread, it become incredibly clear the impact he had on people's lives. His previous students were passing the article around on Facebook, sharing their kind words and speaking about how he affected them. He was so passionate about his work, always cared deeply about his students, and always made it a point to know what was going on in their lives. I unfortunately didn't get to know him as well as others did, but I always knew how much joy he spread around. Chuck Tomkovick left behind such a legacy.

As I read about Chuck's life and the impact he had, it really got me thinking: what kind of legacy do I want to leave behind? Will I be known as the crazy, emotional, slightly irrational hypochondriac I am? (I say this in jest, of course.) Or will I leave behind something more? A truly great life can be measured in how you made others feel, how you affected their lives. I want to have a positive impact on as many people as I possibly can, by ways of donating time, talents, money, etc. I'm only 29, so I hope I have plenty of time to still create my legacy.

What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?

To read more about Chuck Tomkovick, click here.