#MusicMonday - "Looking Up" by Paramore

#MusicMonday is dedicated to "Looking Up" by Paramore, which was off of their Brand New Eyes album that was released in 2009. In May 2017, Paramore released a new album called, After Laughter. Check it out!

Things are looking up

Oh, finally

I thought I'd never see the day

When you'd smile at me

We always pull through

Oh, when we try

I'm always wrong

But you're never right

Oh, you're never right

Honestly, can you believe

We crossed the world while it's asleep?

I'd never trade it in

'Cause I've always wanted this and

It's not a dream anymore, no

It's not a dream anymore

It's worth fighting for

Could have given up so easily

I was a few cheap shots away

From the end of me

Taken for granted

Almost everything

That I would have died for

Just yesterday

Just yesterday

Honestly, can you believe

We crossed the world while it's asleep?

I'd never trade it in

'Cause I've always wanted this and

It's not a dream anymore, no

It's not a dream anymore

It's worth fighting for

God knows the world doesn't need another band

Whoa, oh, oh

Whoa, oh, oh

But what a waste it would've been

Whoa, oh, oh

Whoa, oh, oh

I can't believe we almost hung it up

Whoa, oh, oh

Whoa, oh, oh

We're just getting started

Whoa, oh, oh

Whoa, oh, oh, oh

Honestly, can you believe

We crossed the world while it's asleep?

I'd never trade it in

'Cause I've always wanted this and

It's not a dream anymore, no

It's not a dream anymore, no, oh

It's not a dream anymore, no, oh

It's not a dream anymore

It's worth fighting for

I can't believe we almost hung it up

Whoa, oh, oh

Whoa, oh, oh

We're just getting started

Whoa, oh, oh

Whoa, oh, oh

I can't believe we almost hung it up

Whoa, oh, oh

Whoa, oh, oh

We're just getting started

Yeah, we're just getting started

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #10: Joey Hernandez & Volite's First Tattoo!

#ThankfulThursday: Giving thanks for the past, present and future in a  series of weekly shout outs to those who have and continue to support VoliteINC.

DISCLAIMER: These #ThankfulThursday posts are in no way, shape or form ranked or prioritized, so if you're not featured here right away, that doesn't mean that you're not important. I've got a lot of gratitude to give, so please stay patient and your time to shine will come :) If there's something special you'd like to say about VoliteINC and/or if you'd specifically like to be featured, please let me know! 

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#ThankfulThursday - Edition #10: Joey Hernandez

I met Joey in college through mutual friends back in 2004 when I first started Volite and he has always been a big fan and supporter ever since. He is one of the sweetest guys I have ever met and he has always made it a point to keep in touch to let me know how much he loves the brand and the different products I've released over the years. When I started making jewelry, he was one of the first to order a charm bracelet and when I was promoting the brand, he took it upon himself to send me a really cool picture of him rockin' his chucks with the promo picks scattered around.

I still vividly remember the day he called me to tell me he was getting the logo tattooed and I almost shit my pants. [NOTE: Not literally and yes, I swear. A lot. Probably more than I should. Oh well. It's a part of who I am and to me it is just a small part of expression in language...] ANYWAYS, I remember when he called me and I told him I HAVE TO BE THERE to support you! He wanted it done ASAP and was getting it within a week so I wasn't able to coordinate being there with him, but it turned out great and I am so amazed that he did that! 

It means so much to me to have friends like Joey supporting me and the brand. Loyalty and friendship are so important in life and I believe they are truly key elements to happiness. Thank you so much, Joey! Your support means the world to me and I am forever grateful to know that you believe in my brand and in me as much as I do :) You inspire me and I hope that Volite continues to inspire you.