Used Books. There's something about a use bookstore that makes me really happy. Maybe it's seeing thousands of books that once belonged to other people's book collections. Or that used books just feel different, more broken in. Maybe it's the unorganized piles of books that intrigues me, forcing me to search for something wonderful among the clutter. Whatever it is, put me in a book store and I'll be there for hours.
My friends and I took advantage of the beautiful weather that Birmingham has had this week, and spent some time in the park. Aside from these photos I snapped, I took some shots for a potential stop-motion video. Looking through them reminded me of the beauty of candids and how humorous they can be. Hopefully one day, the candids of Emma's handstand can grace this blog. I hope you all have enjoyed the incredibleness of this entire week as much as I have.
Also, somewhere along the way I acquired a dog. [pictures coming soon]
This picture and the topic of music have absolutely nothing in common. But I love this old picture my mom came across this weekend in our attic. And I can't help but share the music I am currently obsessing over because I am a firm believer that you should definitely go download it. all of it.
1. Lykke Li Her entire new album, entitled Wounded Rhymes, seriously rules. You should think about downloading the whole thing. If not, go for Youth Knows No Pain, Sadness is a Blessing, Love Out of Lust, and Get Some. Thinking about this album makes me giddy. It's so good.
2. The Sounds A new found favorite. Sometimes I don't always have faith in us girls having the vocals to deliver but Maja Ivarsson's got it. Truly, listening to her makes me feel empowered. It's weird. Maybe that's why I am so obsessed with this band. Or maybe it's their cool new wave, indie sound. I don't know but you should go listen to Yeah Yeah Yeah, Something to Die For, and Wish You Were Here (a tear jerker at it's finest).
3. The Limousines Where have these bands been hiding? Truly. This California duo rocks the indie electronic sounds of the times. I remember first hearing their song Internet Killed the Radio Star and liking what I was hearing. But, it wasn't until recently that I dug a little deeper, only to find some true gems such as Very Busy People, Flaskaboozendancingshoes, and Fine Art. It all makes me want to dance.
[on a side note, my mom tried to tell me that that picture up there is of my Uncle... excuse me? what is my family not telling me? this must be a mistake.]
This is the month of the big 21st, so in an effort to make the most of the last of the 20th, I am setting goals for myself. In the next 24 days I am determined to [1] learn how to use a dark room, or at least start learning how to use a dark room. Wolf camera is probably sick of me complaining about photos not turning out, so it's about time I learn for myself. [2] Learn how to use my Diana Camera. It has been sitting on my shelf for one whole year and I have yet to put film in it. [3] Stop dreaming (literally every night) about Skydiving and just do it already. [4] Sit down at a piano and teach myself 'Home.' I have been talking about this for a month but lack of a piano isn't helping my cause. [5] Get advertisers. Visits on here are increasing and it's about time I make something of this blog. [6] 'unspoken.' I totally just pulled that. [7] Clean out my closet. Sell some clothes. Make some money. Save for Italy.
7 reasons why this weekend was so great. 1. The sun was out, the sky was a crisp blue, and temperatures reached 80 degrees 2. I played Phase 10 with friends and it reminded me of home 3. We pulled blankets onto the quad and laid there for hours 4. Breakfast with a best friend at Over Easy, the best breakfast spot in this town 5. I had my first Icee ever. And it will not be my last. 6. I accidentally bought Lykke Li's entire new album and am now obsessed with it 7. I brushed my hair. For those who know me best, this is huge.
