You know the worst part about traveling? Hands down, it’s the unpacking and putting stuff away. Why in the WORLD did I pack THIS MUCH STUFF? I’m all — oh yeah, stick that in there in case we need it! – that is until I find myself (literally) sprinting across the Houston airport with something like 5 carry-ons AND a kid in a stroller. All this trying to make it to my connecting flight in a “terminal” that is nothing more than a converted trailer. For reals – Gate 84E? Wouldn’t that be easier as Gate 89? Anyway, yeah, it’s at that point I regret throwing the roll of blue painters tape in the suitcase, as well as trying to shove in the last 3 issues of Vogue and In Style. And did I really need to bring her mini-piano? REALLY?!

How about some music? I’ve been bopping around the house all day, and I’ve declared these my favorites of the week. Check ’em out on iTunes.

1. Thinking of You – Katy Perry — Her first single was catchy but not something I’d add to my iPod, but her last two singles — this one being her newest — have really captured my attention. I love this song, and I’m impressed that she can do a ballad equally as well as snarky pop.

2. Broken – Lifehouse — This song came on the radio yesterday on our way home from Florida and I loved it so much that I googled the only lyrics I could remember. When I discovered it was Lifehouse and realized what the song was called I couldnt’ help but giggle — I had already downloaded it a week ago because I really liked it. So yeah, at the least I can say that my taste in music is consistent.

3. 1, 2, 3, 4 – Plain White T’s – Great lyrics, really sweet, reminds me of why I love “Hey There Delilah” so much.

4. Love Remains the Same – Gavin Rossdale — I’ve been hearing this song for a couple of weeks and today when it came on Sirius I came flying into the living room to see who sings it. I am totally impressed with Gavin Rossdale – I love the sound of this song, as well as the lyrics. What a difference 10 years made for this guy, eh?

5. Waitin’ on a Woman – Brad Paisley – Ok, ok, I’ll admit it. This song made me cry. Like, tears streaming down my cheeks cry. Such a beautiful song about what it’s like to spend life waitin’ on a woman. I won’t ruin the surprise, but I’ll just say that the end of the song is what made me cry. If you hate country music, google the lyrics, at the very least.