I'm in Charlotte airport on my way to Boston for a couple of days. Needless to say, my iPhone has been playing music since the second I left this morning. I loaded Spotify up before I left with four albums from The Pack A.D. This will be on heavy rotation for the next few months, if not indefinitely. Think Black Keys and the White Stripes and you will be heading in the right direction. Oh, and it's two chicks btw. Rock. On. They definitely have their own thing and I love them. After I get done with this post and find a decent wifi signal, I'm adding these guys to my must see list for 2012.
Albums I'm spinning:
Funeral Mixtape
Tintype
Unpersons
We Kill Computers
A few tracks I've favorited so far:
Don't Have To (Funeral Mixtape)
Making Gestures (Funeral Mixtape)
Snow (Tintype)
Dannemora Blues (Funeral Mixtape)
Catch (We Kill Computers)
Everyone Looks Like Everyone (We Kill Computers)
Gold Rush (Tintype)
thepackad.com
PS - They are playing in Denver on March 5th... I'm so there :)
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Moving at a Snail's Pace
These guys are about my speed. I managed to get outside for a few
minutes during a break in the rain today. I used my macro lens to catch a few snails on the
wall for practice...
Peace,
Jen
Friday, January 20, 2012
Don't Take It for Granted
I take my life for granted about a thousand times a day. And I probably will keep doing so because we're all selfish by nature and we get so wrapped up in our little lives and how everything seems like such a big deal in that moment. But in this moment, I'm thankful for:
1. My home - I walked in the door tonight and I was so happy just to be home. My own little part of the world where I feel safe, with the things and sounds around me that mean so much to me. Not material things really, but the stories behind the pictures and paintings and hats... my life.
2. My health - I was feeling sorry for myself earlier because I have to take some medicine for a few days that's going to make me uncomfortable but I have insurance that covered it and only had to pay $5. There are so many people that would love to be able to take medicine that makes them uncomfortable but better but they can't afford it. And then there is the little boy that I saw on my way in to the doctor that has cancer and I'm sitting here feeling like a real schmuck now. I can't imagine the pain he is going through, what his mother must feel on a daily basis to watch and wonder what will happen to her little boy. Yeah, I suck.
3. My family - My little girl drives me CRAZY on a daily basis. And the days I don't see her I physically hurt from how bad I miss her. But she is happy and healthy and smart and beautiful and I'm so lucky she's mine. It's not the greatest situation, the shared time but I'm doing what I truly feel is best, and doing the best with what I have.
4. My job - I bitch about it on a daily, sometimes hourly basis. But I have a job and I'm independent and I can do things a lot of people can't. And I truly am thankful.
5. My freedom - I get lonely and it sucks sometimes. But I don't live in fear or walk on eggshells on a daily basis and I know I take my life for granted.
On a side note, I found this while I was going through some things when I was moving and I wanted to share...
My Hand Print
Sometimes you get discouraged,
Because I am so small,
And always leave my finger prints
On furniture and wall.
But every day I'm growing up,
And soon I'll be so tall,
That all those little hand prints
Will be difficult to recall.
So here's a current hand print
That you can put away.
You'll know just how my fingers looked
This year for Mother's Day.
Hopefully I will get better at this, and be better. But in this moment, I am so thankful for my life and all the people who love and care about me. I am a very lucky girl.
Peace,
Jen
1. My home - I walked in the door tonight and I was so happy just to be home. My own little part of the world where I feel safe, with the things and sounds around me that mean so much to me. Not material things really, but the stories behind the pictures and paintings and hats... my life.
2. My health - I was feeling sorry for myself earlier because I have to take some medicine for a few days that's going to make me uncomfortable but I have insurance that covered it and only had to pay $5. There are so many people that would love to be able to take medicine that makes them uncomfortable but better but they can't afford it. And then there is the little boy that I saw on my way in to the doctor that has cancer and I'm sitting here feeling like a real schmuck now. I can't imagine the pain he is going through, what his mother must feel on a daily basis to watch and wonder what will happen to her little boy. Yeah, I suck.
3. My family - My little girl drives me CRAZY on a daily basis. And the days I don't see her I physically hurt from how bad I miss her. But she is happy and healthy and smart and beautiful and I'm so lucky she's mine. It's not the greatest situation, the shared time but I'm doing what I truly feel is best, and doing the best with what I have.
4. My job - I bitch about it on a daily, sometimes hourly basis. But I have a job and I'm independent and I can do things a lot of people can't. And I truly am thankful.
5. My freedom - I get lonely and it sucks sometimes. But I don't live in fear or walk on eggshells on a daily basis and I know I take my life for granted.
On a side note, I found this while I was going through some things when I was moving and I wanted to share...
My Hand Print
Sometimes you get discouraged,
Because I am so small,
And always leave my finger prints
On furniture and wall.
But every day I'm growing up,
And soon I'll be so tall,
That all those little hand prints
Will be difficult to recall.
So here's a current hand print
That you can put away.
You'll know just how my fingers looked
This year for Mother's Day.
Hopefully I will get better at this, and be better. But in this moment, I am so thankful for my life and all the people who love and care about me. I am a very lucky girl.
Peace,
Jen
Thursday, January 19, 2012
New Music Thursday?
Typically new music is released on Tuesday. But it's Thursday and I found some new music so I'm going to share. I recently signed up for PandoraOne and even more recently Spotify. I think I'm officially off of iTunes now. Pandora is great for finding new music and I love Spotify for the ease of finding any and every song that pops in my head as well as being able to easily create playlists and sync them to my iPhone (which I use to workout, in the car and anytime I'm not on my laptop). Ok, so here goes:
1. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson
I've loved her music for a long time, although it's been quite awhile since I've listened to it. I found this song while searching for workout music based on inspiration from my friend Jane's latest blog post. I also put Kelly's newest album on Spotify for further review.
2. Hold Me Together - Royal Taylor
From Jane's blog (link above).
3. I'm Not Who I Was - Brandon Heath
Ok, I kind of cheated on this one. I didn't exactly discover this today but I am in love with this song. It's pretty self-explanatory so I will just leave it at that.
4. Let's Make It Last - Brandon Heath
Again, didn't discover this one today but happened upon it when I got his album because of #3. I had been listening to a lot of sad songs of love lost and this was one of the first things that reminded me of how wonderful love can be when I came out of that dark place.
5. Stereo Hearts - Dorm Parties
From Jane's running playlist as well and I will be sweating my ass off on the elliptical/spin bike to it.
As you can see my posts will be a little random at times, enjoy the ride :)
Peace,
Jen
1. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson
I've loved her music for a long time, although it's been quite awhile since I've listened to it. I found this song while searching for workout music based on inspiration from my friend Jane's latest blog post. I also put Kelly's newest album on Spotify for further review.
2. Hold Me Together - Royal Taylor
From Jane's blog (link above).
3. I'm Not Who I Was - Brandon Heath
Ok, I kind of cheated on this one. I didn't exactly discover this today but I am in love with this song. It's pretty self-explanatory so I will just leave it at that.
4. Let's Make It Last - Brandon Heath
Again, didn't discover this one today but happened upon it when I got his album because of #3. I had been listening to a lot of sad songs of love lost and this was one of the first things that reminded me of how wonderful love can be when I came out of that dark place.
5. Stereo Hearts - Dorm Parties
From Jane's running playlist as well and I will be sweating my ass off on the elliptical/spin bike to it.
As you can see my posts will be a little random at times, enjoy the ride :)
Peace,
Jen
Hello World!
Hi everyone and welcome to my blog... well another one anyways. Hopefully I will be a little more committed to this one and make it a place you will enjoy visiting from time to time.
A few things about me and what you can expect to find in my little patch of the interwebs (in no particular order)...
1. Music: I love music. Actually a better statement would be, I live music. I'm constantly listening to new music, music I loved forever and going through phases where I listen to an artist or playlist incessantly for a few weeks or months. I also try to see as many shows as time allows so you will probably hear about those too.
2. My life: I'm a soon-to-be divorced mother of a beautiful 3-yr old little girl. She is my world and she is the best and sometimes most difficult part of my life. I will try to keep the venting to a minimum... I really try to waste the least amount of time possible on negative thoughts and energy.
3. Photography: I take a LOT of pictures. On my iPhone using Hipstamatic mostly, but I just upgraded to a DSLR and I plan on practicing and posting as much as possible.
4. My etsy store: I started an etsy store in November and I'm trying to make it a success (read shameless self-promotion). I don't know if it will be successful, it may not. But I won't have any regrets and I love using some of my hobbies to (hopefully) make a little extra income for my daughter and me.
5. Being creative: I paint, I tie dye (hence the name), I make chalkboards, I re-purpose, I attempt (albeit miserably right now) to sew and I will probably share these experiences. In no way am I an expert so if you are looking for expertise or creative inspiration, you might be disappointed. You could find a little comic relief though, and I'm okay with that too :)
So that's a little about me and why I'm here. I hope you enjoy my posts, I hope I can make the time to share my experiences and make this blog worth reading and well, thanks for stopping by. Peace, Jen
1. Music: I love music. Actually a better statement would be, I live music. I'm constantly listening to new music, music I loved forever and going through phases where I listen to an artist or playlist incessantly for a few weeks or months. I also try to see as many shows as time allows so you will probably hear about those too.
2. My life: I'm a soon-to-be divorced mother of a beautiful 3-yr old little girl. She is my world and she is the best and sometimes most difficult part of my life. I will try to keep the venting to a minimum... I really try to waste the least amount of time possible on negative thoughts and energy.
3. Photography: I take a LOT of pictures. On my iPhone using Hipstamatic mostly, but I just upgraded to a DSLR and I plan on practicing and posting as much as possible.
4. My etsy store: I started an etsy store in November and I'm trying to make it a success (read shameless self-promotion). I don't know if it will be successful, it may not. But I won't have any regrets and I love using some of my hobbies to (hopefully) make a little extra income for my daughter and me.
5. Being creative: I paint, I tie dye (hence the name), I make chalkboards, I re-purpose, I attempt (albeit miserably right now) to sew and I will probably share these experiences. In no way am I an expert so if you are looking for expertise or creative inspiration, you might be disappointed. You could find a little comic relief though, and I'm okay with that too :)
So that's a little about me and why I'm here. I hope you enjoy my posts, I hope I can make the time to share my experiences and make this blog worth reading and well, thanks for stopping by. Peace, Jen
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
On the road again
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