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2011 – A Few of My Favorite Things

December 31, 2011 By in Ramblings Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

When I was little time moved with me. If I wanted the day to go by fast it went by fast and if I wanted it to last for eternity it kindly obliged. But the older I get the more time is working against me. Always testing my patience, testing my ability to find myself in a sea of constant change, and forcing me to balance the dreams of a young girl with the responsibilities of a young adult. So as time no longer gives me the tender care it once did as a child I’m learning to race with it and find a place for myself amongst the crazy world that surrounds me.

Here’s to you 2011 for being one of the best years of my life. By feeding my dreams and testing me as a person I’ve learned so much…and it’s only just begun.

Happy New Year!!!

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New Year’s Resolutions are for Suckers…So Here are Mine!

December 29, 2011 By in Ramblings Tags: , , , , 2 Comments

Instead of making the usual resolution of eating better and getting in shape I’m going to just assume that will become a part of my life and set some real goals. So as I sit here eating my Dominos pizza dipped in ranch (don’t hate they really have made a comeback) I’m making plans to make 2012 the best year ever.

Goal #1: BLOG MORE!!!

For all of my thousands of readers out there (a girl can dream right??) I have some good news for you…you’re about to hear a lot more from me. I LOVE to blog but unfortunately the daily grind and fact that I feel the need to do everything keeps me from finding the time to blog everyday. That is about to change. Excuses are for quitters and well…if 2012 is the last year on earth I’m going to make it the most fantastic year ever!!! 😉

Goal #2: Finish my EP!!!

2011 kicked off to an amazing start with my singing career with American Idol and it has pushed me beyond belief. But…(cue the violins) the busyness of life has kept me from accomplishing my music goals. So in the new year I want to focus more on my songwriting and finally finish my EP. I’m working with some amazing people that are pushing me in the right direction, but nobody is going to get it done but ME!!

Goal #3: Decorate my house!

Ummmmkay so this is totally embarrassing but we’re all family here so I will admit that I’ve been in my house for almost 4 years now and I have 3 bedrooms that are completely undecorated. Shame Shame!

Excuse me I need to get another piece of pizza…

Okay I’m back. So decorating takes time and money, and so does cooking and singing. The challenge will be to learn how to manage my time and resources so I’m not completely neglecting my home. Thanks to Pinterest (TOTALLY OBSESSED! PLUG: Check out my Boards HERE) I’m starting a collection of ideas to help me along the way.

I’ve definitely got my work cut out for me but as long as I can limit my time on Tumblr (Another Plug: Click HERE) and Pinterest I think I can get some stuff done. Damn you technology, I love you but you are seriously making me scatterbrained.

So here I am, speaking out into the internet void in hopes that I actually keep a resolution…I mean goal…for once in my life. I think I can do it!

What are you’re resolutions this year?? Let me know in the comments below! Love love! ❤

Perez Hilton Cover Competition – Katy Perry, The One that Got Away

November 28, 2011 By in Music to My Soul Tags: , , , , , , , , 2 Comments

Perez Hilton is holding another Cover Song Competition and this time it’s for “The One that Got Away” by Katy Perry. So of course I decided to put my own spin on the song and submit my video for the contest.

Check it out, let me know what you think, and share it with your friends!!

Perez Hilton Cover Competition – Adele, Someone Like You

September 26, 2011 By in Music to My Soul Tags: , , , , , , , 2 Comments

Alright here’s a new video for everyone. Perez Hilton is holding another cover competition and this one is for one of my favorite songs off Adele’s sophomore album, 21, Someone Like You. I decided not to change it up too much. The song is just so beautiful on its own. I hope you like it. 🙂

Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks [Cover] – Sarah Sellers

September 2, 2011 By in Music to My Soul Tags: , , , , , , , 3 Comments

Alright everyone I just finished a new video and I’m super excited about it. The main reason I’m so excited about it is because I finally figured out how to use my GarageBand and iMovie! Hooray!! I still have a ton to learn but at least I’m on my way. So check it out and let me know what you think. I changed it up a bit to make it my own…I hope you like it.

Ellie Goulding & The Boom Blasters – New Music!

August 10, 2011 By in Music to My Soul Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

The summer is flying by and I’ve been busy having fun with different types of music and artists. Side note – it is hatch chili season (finally) and I’m definitely due for a food post soon so send me your ideas for hatch recipes so I can get to cooking!

I recently recorded a cover of Guns and Horses from one of my favorite artists, Ellie Goulding. The fabulous Jon C from the band Intake helped me out with his guitar and vocal skills so check it out!

Ellie Goulding – Guns and Horses (Cover) Sarah Sellers & Jon C

On the opposite end of the music spectrum…I’ve been recording some fun pop tunes with producer and songwriter, Ben C Jones. I love writing and playing my own music, but every once in a while it’s fun to step outside the norm and have a little fun. Sometimes I feel like music is taken a little too seriously, so with that, here is a sample of my electro-pop side (any takers on some alter-ego pop names…let me know). 🙂

The Boom Blasters – I’m Down

Help the States – BamaJam 2011 [Charity Event]

July 16, 2011 By in Music to My Soul Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Brought to you by The Hartman House!

The Hartman House:

Hartman House is a certified 501(c)3 non profit organization founded in 2005 by Butch and Julieann Hartman of West Hills, California. Hartman House was started because the Hartman family wanted to make a difference in the world. Although the organization is based in California, its philanthropies extend all across the U.S. and into some of the most hard to reach countries in the world. From Haiti to downtown Los Angeles, Hartman House does its best to lend a helping hand to those who need it most. The Hartman’s goal is a simple one: to provide financial and spiritual support to people and organizations across the world who are in need of assistance.

This wonderful organization asked me to participate in Help the States: BamaJam 2011. A charity event created to raise $10,000 for care packages to family’s who have been affected by the tornadoes in the south. The emergency packages will include: Gift cards, toilet paper, all toiletries, flashlights, batteries, crayons, coloring books, power bars, granola bars, pedialyte, crystal light, gatorade, baby bottles, pacifiers, and small tarps for shelter.

The Hartman House has asked some amazing YouTube artists to join together and create a viral, charity event to help reach their $10k goal and beyond. So please help me out by viewing my video, sharing, tweeting, Facebooking, and most importantly, making a donation! Every little bit counts!!!

Alicia Keys – Prelude to a Kiss (Send Me an Angel) – Cover – Sarah Sellers

Quick & Easy Snacking – American Idol Top 3

May 22, 2011 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

It’s finally here, the finale of American Idol. This week we said goodbye to our last Idol hopeful before the big finale week. Unfortunately, that person was Haley Reinhart. I’m a huge Haley fan and was totally bummed she didn’t make it to the big show. So, for the first time in Idol history, we will be seeing an all country finale. Lauren and Scotty are very talented and will have huge careers, but a Scotty and Haley finale would have totally been it for me. We will see.

Every week this Idol season I’ve had the pleasure of posting my culinary creations on Lyndsey Parker’s Yahoo! blog, Reality Rocks. Last week I was serving up Cajun Shrimp Cakes and Crawfish Spinach Dip for Leiber and Stoller week.

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Quick & Easy Snacking – American Idol Top 12

March 23, 2011 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Last week came and went in a flash with another person sent packing during American Idol’s Top 12 week. The gorgeous and talented, Karen Rodriguez, couldn’t quite bring in the votes with her version of Taylor Dayne’s “Love Will Lead You Back”. Her time may be up on Idol, but I have a feeling we’ll be hearing more from Miss Rodriguez. **Side Note: girl was looking fierce in that black sparkly dress and sky high boots.

Whether you were dabbing your tears or jumping for joy over Karen’s departure, I hope you had the chance to enjoy my Idol top 12 recipes. Yahoo’s super fab music lover and creator of the popular “Reality Rocks” blog, Lyndsey Parker, posted some more quick and easy snacking recipes from yours truly.

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Quick & Easy Snacking – American Idol Top 13

March 12, 2011 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Another week has passed and the first American Idol hopeful from the top 13 was sent home packing. The “lucky” group of what could be the show’s most talented singers sang their hearts out on the big stage, which means I was whipping up some dishes for you & your watch party to feast upon!

Yahoo’s fabulous reality/music blogger, Lyndsey Parker, has been giving me much love in her weekly series Snackin with Sarah Sellers. My creative process has involved hours in the kitchen, pen to the pad, and music blaring to keep my focus to the stove.

This week’s recipes are sure to please the pallet so check out some of my new, tasty treats below. Don’t forget to check out Lyndsey Parker’s blog, Reality Rocks, every week for new recipes and the latest Idol goss!

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