i couldn't go to sleep so i came online to listen to some of whitney houston's old music. i grew up listening to all her songs. i even sang "the greatest love of all" at a talent show in third grade while claudia played it on the piano....claudia, remember that?! i can only imagine how terrible i sang it.

while i was looking at houston's old videos, i came across one of my favorites from jr high and high school. "that's what friends are for" by dionne warwick. it's such a simple and sweet song. the harmonica in the beginning of the song is awesome. loved this song back then and still love it today. this line especially touches my heart: "well, you came and opened me and now there's so much more I see and so by the way I thank you"

happy valentine's day, everyone! keep smilin....keep shinin!



And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you

And if I should ever go away
Well, then close your eyes and try to feel
The way we do today
And then if you can remember

Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Well, you came and opened me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you

Whoa, and then for the times when we're apart
Well, then close your eyes and know
These words are comin' from my heart
And then if you can remember, oh

Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
In good times, in bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
Oh, that's what friends are for

Whoa... oh... oh... keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me, oh, for sure
'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for
For good times and for bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for (That's what friends are for)

On me, for sure
That's what friends are for
Keep smilin', keep shinin'