A very She & Him Christmas

Downloaded this puppy today from Amazon for $5. I recommend you do the same.

shins, sounds & cookies

I got off my blogging kick for a little while. 4 days to be exact. It was some rough times. Can't really say I've been up to that much. I am digging the new ios5, however geektastic that is to say. when you use google maps, it actually give you MULTIPLE routes now. And I like the new reminder app thingy.

We got to see The Shins AND The Sounds last weekend on the BEACH and it was very fun/awesome/cool/fun etc. Both were good!

The Shins

The Sounds

pretty beach sunset

Also, here's a fun autumn recipe I found on pinterest--Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies. I really liked them!!

Picture from their website.

One Little Video

Love the Killers, love b. flowers. and his kids are cuties.

seaside

I've always loved this song, but I've been freakishly obsessed with it the last couple days. I think it's a sign.

I'm having fun now

As my loyal friends and readers might recall I am borderline obsessed with Jenny Lewis. Review here.

Last night I got to see her again (3rd time!) with Jonathan Rice in slc. ooh it was SOOO GOOD! She's sassy and precious and i just want to be friends with her. It was really nice too, bc the venue was pretty small (the stateroom) and it was 21 and up. (Such a difference it is going to an all ages concert vs 21& up.) It was cool because it felt like a more intimate setting, like they were just some friends putting on a show for us or something. The place cleared out pretty fast, but britt and I hung around for a bit and I was able to snag the set list and get it autographed. (not in person, but one of the crew guys took it back for me)

THEN, we were walking back to our car behind the venue and the 2 guys from her band were walking out. so i took the opportunity to get a picture and we chatted it up a little bit. See it was pretty cool because Jason Boesel is the drummer from Rilo Kiley (jenny lewis's other band) Plus he's pretty awesome so i was kinda estatic. I told him Rilo Kiley needs to put out another album...because i know me saying that will make it happen.

It was so cool.

After we got back in our car, i realized we should have been more aggressive and like tried to hang out with them or something. I just dont have any guts around "famous" people. I'm the kind of person who totally ignores people of any celebrity status. I don't know why but I dont want to be just another dumb fan, so i don't do/say anything. ha.

It was kind of surreal. Its the only time i've really ever been star struck. Now i just gotta meet Jenny. and Zooey. And then my life will be complete.

OK Go NEW VIDEO

I realize I have been posting video after video on this blog, one of these days I'll post a real update, but in the meantime, here is OK Go's new music video that britt shared with me.

music

I have been lovin Kate Earl the last couple days. Like I have been listening to her all day today. I just bought her album on itunes for $5.99. PLUS her song Melody is the FREE single of the week on itunes. you can listen for free here too. yay

love of my life

I love Jenny Lewis. Alot. So much, that I went to her concert last night in Fayetteville all by myself. yes, alone. solo. me, myself and i. I actually copied brittany's i.d. and tried to have erica pass for her (it was 18+) but, it didn't fly (that is a whole other story).

awkward moment: in between the opening act and jenny, i'm just kinda standing there, amongst the mass, in the front, doing my own thing, and these 2 girls come up to me and the following convo takes place while about 20 people stare:

girl: "hey, we're taking pictures for a local website, can we get your guys' picture?"(referring to myself and some guy i'm next to)

me: "oh, we're not together"

girl: "oh, well just whoever you're here with"

me: "oh, i'm actually here by myself." (thank you for making me point that out to all bystanders)

girl: "ohh, ok, well can we just take your picture then"

me: "ok"

and then i awkwardly pose for a picture alone while everyone else just watches.

did i love it? YES. was it worth it? YES. will i attend more concerts solo? if need be, YES. am i more in love with jenny? YES! do i wish i could see her again tomorrow night in slc? YES!!

and i will leave you with this, a short clip from last night:

boy don't try to front..

as promised, here it is. womanizer. pahaha

Rilo Kiley ♥ ♥ ♥

if you be my star, i'll be your sky

Birds and Boats by Gregory and the Hawk. do yourself a favor and check it out. It's one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a while and I can't stop listening to it. Happy Monday!

the bird and the bee

yes, this band is my current obsession. They just came out with a new cd the end of january. I liked them before...but now i am officially obsessed. you should check it out.

Eisley

Last night I saw Eisley with Britt annnd they were amazing, of course. Also, I think its precious how they're all siblings (and a cousin). Its just kinda adorable. So I included some pictures and music video below. Enjoy.

Blackbird

Took a little quiz--"What Beatles song are you?" Apparently this is the answer:

Blackbird

You have recently been given a newfound freedom. You are a very hopeful individual with a unique and creative mind. However you do not like being told what to do, and value your independence. You have a good deal of patience but may be a little insecure about yourself. However your independence will put you into new, challenging situations and you will find courage you did not know you had.

The Beatles know me so well. Except maybe the patience part, but close enough!

ps. the more you look at the word "blackbird" the more incorrectly spelled it looks..its really weird.

On My Mind

soo..i really have nothing great to write about., but i do like this quote:


"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies so that you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself. And sometimes good things fall apart so that better things can fall together."

as far as music goes, these could be found on my current playlists:
(natalie, this is for you. since you're currently out of touch w/reality)

great northern--low is a height and home.
lupe fiasco- superstar
straylight run-never gets easier
emiliana torrini-prettty much everything. to name a few: heartstopper, to be free, sunny road..
feist- let it die
the cranberries
rilo kiley

i'm kinda on that female-vocalist kick again. i go through phases with my music.

Just for the record, on a totally different note, I think Ellen Page is great. I watched a few interviews with her today, and she just seems so real. and i love that. and i also loved juno.




peace & love.