Poor Moon - People In Her Mind

Hello, darlings!

I heard this nice little ditty in the car today from Poor Moon (thanks, KEXP), and immediately fell in love. But then again, what else could come from a collaboration between Fleet Foxes (ahem, favorite band) band members Christian Wargo and Casey Wescott, along with the brothers Ian and Peter Murray but pure musical bliss? Their EP is available on iTunes, so go give them a little listen :)

In other music-related news, the left bud of my earphones gave out this week, so I finally decided to splurge a bit and purchase some Urbanears headphones. Not only are they more comfortable on my ears, but, my gracious, the bass! I'm convinced that I've only ever heard about half of a song with my normal headphones before these babies came along. Such a difference! Bonus, they come in the cheeriest of colors (I chose a bold teal).

I hope you're enjoying spring!

Adoringly,
Yours

Don't Give Up The Ship

Hello, darlings!

Today has been showcasing some of my favorite weather - warm spring rains. The greens are so vibrant against so many shades of grey - and the rain is my home.

It's musical Wednesday, but I've decided to switch things up in honor of the mad amounts of study time I've been putting in lately... so here's a mix of some lovely tracks that have been getting me through.

1. Don't Leave Me (Ne me quitte pas) - Regina Spektor
2. Stubborn Love - The Lumineers
3. Model - Balanescu Quartet
4. Hang On Little Tomato - Pink Martini
5. Hang Loose - Alabama Shakes
6. Lover's Game - Geographers
7. Myth - Beach House
8. Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major - MW 1007: 1. Prelude Cello - Yo-Yo Ma
9. Your Bones - Of Monsters & Men
(Fun. and M. Ward's new albums for the after-study dance party sessions)

I hope you have a little bird who sings you awake each morning, just like the little one who sits outside my window and chirps me awake. The grass is growing, my dears, summer is near.

Adoringly,
Yours

p.s. This has appropriately become my motto this quarter.

11 Weeks (Until Summer)

Hello, darlings!

I hope you weren't fooled too terribly badly yesterday, but now that we've passed the fool's day, onwards to spring! Today was a refreshing (and quite unexpected) 61 (!!!!) degrees and, boy, was it lovely!

Thankfully I have developed quite a fondness of being a student in recent years, as my time these days is spent almost entirely working through my mathematics homework. It's interesting, actually, as before this quarter I thought I was only fond of being a student as long as it pertained to subjects that intrigued, but did not intimidate me. Well here I am in a 10 credit class that would have normally (and still does, at times) seize me with anxiety, and I find myself enjoying the challenge of it all. If I could just be a student for the rest of my days, I'd be one very happy clam. I'm actually anticipating attending a brief seminar tomorrow about mathematical patterns found in nature... no extra credit involved. Who IS this girl who's semi embracing math? I'm in shock.

I do find, however, that the busier my schedule is, the more I try to maximize my free time. I went to an art gallery on Sunday that I'd never been to, which was beyond wonderful for my soul. I will never tire of the stale walls and hushed hallways brimming with the works of people muddling through life - artists trying to find a way to express the world - their lives - sometimes their lives to the world. It's unsettling, graphic, moving, and beautiful. I can't get enough of it, and I can't wait to learn more. I have also begun to carve out time in the evenings to unwind and continue working through my eternal stack of books. I'm continuously trying to find the right balance, but aren't we all? (I know I say it again and again, but, my goodness, life truly is heart-filled quagmire.)

I hope you were able to break out your most summery sandals today, and reflect a little on this week leading up to Easter. We are all so very blessed.

Adoringly,
Yours

p.s. These darling little flats, and this song on repeat.