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There’s nothing like taking off on a road trip, top down on your mustang convertible, the cool wind in your perfectly done hair and belting out some of your favorite tunes…okay, okay, in reality it’s more like loading up the mini van and turning on the AC that mildly blows the baby hairs from the sides of your messily pulled back ponytail. In the end, it doesn’t matter which way you take your road trips, the perfect planned playlist is needed every time!
We’ve all made them…Playlists get us in the mood and give us the feels. You can create them for just about anything you want…
college study jam sessions…no? Just me?
Babies nap time, Evening Run (or walk if you are old like me), House Cleaning and so on…So if you haven’t made your road trip playlist yet what on earth are you waiting for?!
These are my 21 Must Have Sing Along Road Trip Songs:
“Shut Up and Drive” by Rihanna
“Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett
“Hit the Road Jack” by Ray Charles
“Everyday Is a Winding Road” by Sheryl Crow
“Scar Tissue” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman
“I Drove All Night” by Cyndi Lauper
“Drive My Car” by The Beatles
“Day Tripper” by The Beatles
“Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles
“Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne
“California” by Phantom Planet
“Life Is a Highway” cover by Rascal Flatts
“Radar Love” by Golden Earring
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
“Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
“Route 66” by Chuck Berry
“Take It Easy” by the Eagles
“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
I’m singing parts of each of them as I type this…ok just because it’s in my head now….
Please tell me you’ve heard of these people! We can’t be friends if you haven’t…I’m still in shock at the younger twitter universe saying…
Kanye is going to make this unknown artist (Sir Paul McCartney) Famous…sigh (face palm)
I’ve recently heard about this peer-to-peer car rental network, called Turo, where some of the renters will leave their CDs, custom playlist or an aux cord for their rentee to enjoy! I listen to just about anything…I say just about because I do draw lines…So someone leaving me their CDs or playlist would be an adventure all in its own! New car, new songs, new trip…LETS GO! Would you rent a car from a peer-to-peer service?
What songs do you or would you put in your playlist?

Mindfulness refers to the practice of always focusing on the present moment. It’s about allowing the mind to be completely attentive to what is currently happening (as opposed to worrying about the past or future.) Mindfulness isn’t abstract, yet it is often easier said than done. Meditation can allow us to practice mindfulness; for example, focused meditation can involve focusing only on our breathing. When we focus on the breath, and allow everything else to clear from our minds, we are permitting ourselves to be fully present and free of wandering thoughts.
To practice mindfulness in your day-to-day, it’s about being purposeful and taking things slowly. You might like to set a positive intention for the day, whether it’s walking the scenic route to work or eating only healthy foods. There are plenty of books on mindfulness which can help you to learn more.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy has been a stress-reducing practice for centuries; the practice uses essential oils to boost our health. You can either inhale the oils, add them to a bath or mix them with a carrier oil and apply to the skin. Suitable carrier oils include both coconut oil and jojoba oil. Whichever way you choose to use essential oils, there are many benefits to be accessed. Lavender oil, for example, is often praised for its ability to ease stress and anxiety. Lavender also has antibacterial properties which can help to heal wounds. Chamomile oil is an excellent choice for those who struggle with insomnia, while ylang ylang helps to boost one’s mood.
Thai massage
A Thai massage is largely based on healing practices that began in India. There are many health benefits, one of which is relaxation. During a Thai massage, your masseuse will use stretches and apply pressure gently to help your body to heal and relax. One study in Healthline reports that massages have been proven to reduce stress levels significantly. Thai massages can also help to lift your energy levels and improve circulation. With an indulgent massage or two, you’ll soon boost your wellness levels.
Breathing techniques
During times of stress, never underestimate the power of deep breathing! Finding workable breathing techniques are particularly crucial for those who suffer from anxiety. One great breathing technique for reducing stress, commonly used in yoga, is ‘three-part breath.’ The chest, the diaphragm and the abdomen are the three parts used. Firstly you inhale to fill your lungs entirely; it’s important to breathe into every inch of your rib cage, stomach and upper chest. Secondly, you completely exhale. Three-part breath is about breathing fully so that we are no longer restricting oxygen from our blood vessels.

With INSIDE OUT opening everywhere tomorrow lets take a sneak peak with a new INSIDE OUT Featurette!
Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head? Disney•Pixar’s original new film “Inside Out” ventures inside the mind to find out.
Based in Headquarters, the control center inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five Emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), whose mission is to make sure Riley stays happy. Fear (voice of Bill Hader) heads up safety, Anger (voice of Lewis Black) ensures all is fair and Disgust (voice of Mindy Kaling) prevents Riley from getting poisoned—both physically and socially. Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith) isn’t exactly sure what her role is, and frankly, neither is anyone else.
When Riley’s family relocates to a scary new city, the Emotions are on the job, eager to help guide her through the difficult transition. But when Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches of Riley’s mind—taking some of her core memories with them—Fear, Anger and Disgust are left reluctantly in charge. Joy and Sadness must venture through unfamiliar places—Long Term Memory, Imagination Land, Abstract Thought and Dream Productions—in a desperate effort to get back to Headquarters, and Riley.
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INSIDE OUT opens in theatres everywhere this Friday, June 19th!

In the sequel to the 2015 global smash, father and stepfather, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) have joined forces to provide their kids with the perfect Christmas. Their newfound partnership is put to the test when Dusty’s old-school, macho Dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad’s ultra-affectionate and emotional Dad (John Lithgow) arrive just in time to throw the holiday into complete chaos.

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ Ant Man. Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
Marvel’s “Ant-Man” delivers a high-stakes, tension-filled adventure on July 17, 2015.

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Talking with talent is always a highlight, you get to hear all the juicy behind the scenes gossip and their feelings on the film. During the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tells No Tales press junket we interviewed the talented Javier Bardem about his role as Captain Salazar & a little about the first time he met Johnny Depp…you don’t want to miss that story!
Let’s jump right into the Q & A session with Javier!
Q. I want to know how long it took you to get makeup every day & How was it talking through the black goo coming out of your mouth?
A. It took Javier Three hours to get into makeup…“The goo was a liquid. They told me it was supposed to be like chocolate, chocolate my ass. That taste worse than that and they were supposed to put it on the teeth. I said give me that, so I drunk it and then I went to play the first scene, I think it was with Geoffrey Rush and it starts to pour out of my mouth and he was very disgusted.”
Javier’s Thoughts on Captain Salazar
“I thought it was like rage pouring out. It’s not blood. It’s like the rage of the character coming out, like something more physical, like a bull. I’d always thought the character was like a bull, like a wounded bull with the blood and moving like it’s wounded and breathing like it’s out of breath and with a very strong idea for revenge.”
Q. With all that makeup packed on your face and really intense emotions during the film, was it difficult to portray the emotions through all of that makeup?
A. “That was one of my concerns to see if my facial expression can go through the mask, but these guys won the Oscar for “Mad Max”, and they did an amazing job. Once I had the mask on the face, I realized that I could express myself through it, which is important.”
Q. How did you become involved in the project?
A. “I got involved back then, 2010, because Penelope was shooting “Pirates 4″ so I went to the set in Hawaii, a beautiful place and I was very envious. I was very jealous because I was seeing all this amazing production taking place, the water, the special effects, the boat, the sword fighting. I wanted to be one of those. So, I said to Jerry, Jerry please, give me a job. He called me five years after and I was so surprised and honored because as a movie goer, I love the franchise.”
Javier Thoughts on Captain Salazar
“I thought it was this great thing about one same character played in two ways, he’s alive and it’s all about pride and it’s all about honor and when he’s dead he’s all about betrayal and pain and revenge.”
Q. Whenever you saw yourself, like after all the CGI was put in, I mean the finished project is absolutely amazing, can you tell us about what that was like?
A. Because I was working a little bit on the darkness with the hair, they showed me some pictures and videos and it was like yeah, right, looks great but how is it going to look like at the end. The floating hair was an idea that the directors brought and I thought okay, but what do you mean, floating hair, like a troll? Then little by little, they were bringing all these drawings and concepts and I was amazed by it.
When asked if he pulled any inspiration from other villains he’s played his answer was a surprising NO! He was actually inspired by the idea of a wounded animal (a bull) because in those times the Spanish army was very powerful in the seas and the captains were all from the south of Spain where the flamingo & bullfighting culture belongs.
Fun Facts:
Javier played rugby
Javier met Johnny Depp in 1999 in Vera Cruz, Mexico doing a movie called “Before Night Falls” by Julian Schnabel.
“Johnny played a Drag Queen in “Before Night Falls” & when I saw this beautiful blonde hair and a beautiful ass. I said that’s a beautiful ass, and they said it’s Johnny’s, it’s a beautiful ass. I don’t care!”
Javier on Johnny Depp
“He’s so funny to watch and he will do and say anything and he will be brilliant so I had to cut sometimes the scene because I was laughing I cannot hate you, but he’s a great colleague and a beautiful guy.”
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