Music
Every now and then I find music that just neeeeeds to be shared- this is one of those moments.
I recently went to see The Paper Kites- a band that I've fell in love with over the past year. The show was great, but the opening act was the kicker.
A band from Calgary, my hopes were not set high for Reuben And The Dark. I had no clue who they were and had decided to camp out in the VERY back of The Park Theatre for their portion of the show. But after the opening notes and the first few harmonies I found myself in the middle of a group of people at the front who were as equally entranced as me. The melodies reminded me of Bon Iver with a bit of Dead Man's Bones. And I was hooked to the harmonies that cut through to my soul. I could have left after their set- but luckily for me my $20 went a long way that evening and got a BOGO of a deal (every Menno's dream).
enjoy*
You know you live in the prairies when weather dictates your life. This past weekend I ended up coming home early from a weekend away because the weather looked to not be friendly and I didn't want to get stuck out south of the boarder when it hit. *(nothing against the States... I just like being at home when I get snowed in.)
I'm not always a fan of the when white stuff begins to fall, but when it is as beautiful as it was this past weekend... what else can you do but take out your camera, go for a walk, and revel in the fact that getting snowed in isn't always that bad.
I'm nearing the end of the semester of school- with only a few weeks left people are always encouraging me, stressing the fact that "I can do it!", that when grad comes I can do anything I want. The reality is those are dangerous words for me because, well... I WANT to do EVERYTHING! And as hard as I try, there never seem to be enough hours in the day to do all that I want to do.
Believe me- I've tried... and it's to the point where people ask me if I even sleep anymore- ha.
I can assure you I do sleep, but there is just sooo much I would rather be doing! I want to finish school (and finish it well... not just say I survived it), I want to take more photos, do more running, spend more time in the kitchen, hang out with my friends and family more, spend time being creative, spend time laughing, spend time having good-deep and meaningful conversations over an exceptional cup of coffee... I want to make better coffee, get away and travel somewhere, spend more time at home, spend more time designing things, spend less time sitting on my bottom, spend more time reading, spend more time crocheting, spend time overhauling this blog, spend time walking the trails in the woods, spend time jumping off of cliffs, or sitting in a canoe on a lake. All of these things I can do... but it seems that my biggest hold up is that I CAN'T do everything.
Some days I get a chance to do a few of these things- sometimes I try hitting two birds with one stone *(like laughing till I cry over a game in media production that I may or may have taken a bit tooo seriously- lol- now people know just how competitive I can be. Or studying with friends while drinking great coffee, or having a crocheting party while investing time watching my new obsession (Community).)
Sometimes you can do a few things ya want... but doing everything isn't an option. The sooner it seems I learn that the more time I'll have to just sit, take a big breath, and relax... apparently something people say I need to try more often.
So while I run off to do something else... sit and ponder... relax... and listen
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*Satuday's always go better with a soundtrack.
Today-- is the day that I begin making list upon list of things that need to get done.
I'm officially calling March= March Madness! The list of things happening at school and in life is GROWING exponentially... So while I make some lovely lists... I listen, and sing along.
*these last two are the same song... but it is just to funny to watch-
Enjoy the weekend!!
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While assignment deadlines loom I try to find
*who knew a car could play good music.
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It's the week of projects and due dates... and I'm workin overtime here in CreComm vill.
In moments like this 2 things happen:
1. I'm usually found on my kitchen floor eating out of a peanut butter jar- Thankfully because of this challenge for another project I won't be doing it because... well... the peanut butter I like to eat has sugar in it! WHO KNEW!?
2. I LOVE to make up random playlists of music to listen to- and hit the repeat button. Currently I have only one song on that list...
and though I should share my love.
Here's tosurviving , enduring, acing the week!
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In moments like this 2 things happen:
1. I'm usually found on my kitchen floor eating out of a peanut butter jar- Thankfully because of this challenge for another project I won't be doing it because... well... the peanut butter I like to eat has sugar in it! WHO KNEW!?
2. I LOVE to make up random playlists of music to listen to- and hit the repeat button. Currently I have only one song on that list...
and though I should share my love.
Here's to
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'Tis the countdown to Christmas and now at my house- 'Tis the sound of sweet music playing playin' throughout.
First up on deck is the folky sound of Sufjan Stevens and his one man band.
And last but not least is Future of Forestry, with instrumentals galore it is some very stunning artistry.
sigh... I love Christmas.
And to top it all of a cool-young lad from Winnipeg created this wonderful Christ*mas filled masterpiece.
Well done Sean Quigley... well done!
First up on deck is the folky sound of Sufjan Stevens and his one man band.
Then we move on to something more rockin', with David Crowder and his Band who's CD will end up in my brother's stockin'.
sigh... I love Christmas.
Well done Sean Quigley... well done!
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