Montana
I was so reluctant to say yes to a trip to Montana. It used to be that when I heard the name, I would think of people living in log cabins with no electricity and eating potatoes from their farm... (how uncultured I am). My original point of view was quickly transformed. Yes, there are log cabins in Montana but they are beautiful and sit perfectly among mountainsides and fields of wild flowers (and come equipped with electricity), there is an incredibly vast amount of wildlife, Yellowstone National Park, breathtaking views, great restaurants, and the most incredible weather (no humidity!). So, although our trip to Montana only consisted of a few days, it was packed full of adventure and the excitement of seeing new things. Arriving home to Atlanta and stepping out into the 97 degree heat and outrageous humidity (the kind that makes you want to instantly run back inside), I wished that I was back in Montana... I never thought I'd say that.
Happy Tuesday
Packing Playlist
When I pack for vacations, I get really sidetracked... these are the moments when I swear that I have ADD. Instead of packing, filling you in on the music I have been listening to sounded like a lot more fun. So here it goes.
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals.
Thanks to Nylon's Blog, I discovered this band. They are rock but when I listen to her voice I hear a tad of country coming through. I don't consider myself a fan of country music by any means but this music just does something for me.
The songs: Paris (Ooh La La), Tiny Light
Sleigh Bells
This band has surfaced on my blog before but I just have to say... I am totally obsessed with them. And I don't know why but for some reason in my head I keep comparing them to the dance mix version of MGMT. Maybe it's because they both have the song, "Kids." Just give them a whirl.
The songs: Riot Rhythm, Run the Heart, and Tell 'Em
Lissie
She is one of those people that I look at and imagine her singing one way but then hear her voice and just think, woah this is wonderful.
The Song: Everywhere I Go
More of what's playing: Shontelle: Impossible I think this song has probably been played 10 times in the last hour. The Ready Set: Love Like Woe I love the piano part in the beginning and then bam, the song starts. She & Him: Gonna Get Along Without You Who doesn't love Zooey Deschanel? The Broken Social Scene: All to All The intro is long but the wait is worth it. And their Canadian. So, duh.
Italia!
I leave for Italy in one week and I am absolutely ecstatic. On the itinerary are stops in Florence, Tuscany, Rome, and Sorrento. I feel like no matter what my expectations could be, they will be exceeded. All I know is that the shopping in Florence, cooking classes in Tuscany, tours in Rome, and beach days in Sorrento probably won't be anything short of amazing. To gear up for this trip, my kind of research involves looking through photographs... here are some that I have found and love!
