Rain and Fog

I don’t know what it is, but rainy, foggy, all around “icky” days happen to be my favorite.
That might sound crazy to many of you, I’m sure. And don’t get me wrong, I’m so ready for sundresses and sunshine and swimming. This impending summer feels long overdue considering winter was so bitter.
Still, especially on days I have off (like today), I long for moody, misty days.
Sure, they give me license to spend the entire day in sweats and messy hair and not feel bad about drinking loads of coffee and eating comfort food like grilled cheese. However, these days also inspire me.
The last day like this that I can remember, I talked to myself the whole way home from an early morning shift, clutching a toasted marshmallow cappuccino, ideas flowing out of me like a waterfall. It could’ve been the coffee and lack of sleep, but I had all of these ideas hit me and I was so excited about them. When I finally did make it home, I told my mom everything I came up with and wrote everything down in a notebook so that I wouldn’t forget.
It’s funny, because I took a nap and a lot of the excitement (okay, and caffeine) had worn off…but the ideas remained.

When a rainy day comes, I have to make my own fun…and that means working on projects I have all the equipment for but haven’t sat down to actually execute. The music blasts, the coffee flows, and I’m okay with sitting inside and working. In fact, it’s what I want to do. But the sunshine holds me back a bit. I need to be outside or be where the sun is shining or I get cranky because my work schedule means I spend a lot of my days off alone (which isn’t awful, because you should spend time by yourself and enjoy your own company).

These pictures were taken in January. On that same day, I got all of this done.
So, as much as I adore the beautiful weather we’re enjoying and more that will come, I sure wouldn’t mind a gloomy day.
I have lots of stuff to do!

Rainy Day Tunes

Yesterday was the warmest day (50s) we’ve had in a long time, but it was also dreary, foggy, gray, and rainy. Maybe it sounds crazy, but I really enjoy days like that. Perfect for cuddling, watching movies, reading books, and drinking tea. I don’t always get to do those things all day, but I can still listen to the perfect stormy soundtrack, filled with mellow and dramatic music.

Grizzly Bear – Shields
Florence + the Machine – Ceremonials
Lana Del Rey – Paradise
Local Natives – Hummingbird
Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago
Warpaint – The Fool

Just some of my recommendations. Some of it is new, some of it is a bit older. Still does the trick.

The week’s almost over…

Well, a bunch of time went by and I haven’t said anything about anything. As you may have experience, the last three days have been gray, cloudy, and rainy. And not just for a bit…the entire day consisted of icky, depressing weather.

No fears, the sun and blue sky is here to greet us once again. And just in time for the weekend…I suppose that works out better, anyways.

Despite all of the icky weather and mopey moods, I still managed to make some of this week tolerable by…

• having an impromptu Chinese buffet date
• purchasing my very first DSLR camera (the one in the post below, Canon Rebel XSi), though I’m still waiting for it’s arrival in the mail
• spending time watching DVDs and TV with my friends
• pasta, wine, garlic bread, and Frank Sinatra (this recipe is killer)

  {All pictures taken with the iPhone. The first and third, Hipstamatic.}

I’ve been a crappy blogger. I’ve had so much to say, and I haven’t given myself enough time to actually say it. More to come, I promise, and maybe even better.

Lazy Sunday

It is a gray, rainy day. I’ve mentioned many times how much I love those. Sometimes, I wish I had someone to spend it with. I miss college so much lately, but especially when I’d like to be lounging with my friends in one of our rooms, watching crappy movies, snacking, and typically nursing hangovers.

I had a good weekend. Maria came home Friday, and, after much debate, we decided to head up to Wilkes-Barre to look around at some of the stores, get a late dinner at Panera Bread, and read magazines (and craft books, in her case) at Barnes and Noble. No matter what, we always have a good time, laughing tons and basically acting ridiculous. 

Yesterday I woke up early to head to my hair appointment. The salon is 45 minutes away, but it’s worth it. I’ve loved Ashley since I first went to her back in 2008. She is worth the trek and the money. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my hair, but when I took it out of the ponytail, she gushed at the length. She’s only known me with hair no longer than chin-length, so she encouraged me to keep growing and gave me some shape and bangs ( I’ve missed bangs!). I was getting bored and insecure with my hair, but I forgot that I haven’t had a good haircut since I went to her last March. I’ve only gotten a trim since then and it was from an older woman and at a crappy place because I was desperate for a bang trim, which she didn’t actually give me anyway. Let that be a lesson…never stoop, just go for the goods.

I experience a new first in my life. SNOW TUBING. We listen to the radio at work all day long, and they’ve been advertising it like crazy so I randomly mentioned it to my friends. Next thing you know, we’re setting up a date on Facebook to go for it. I was super nervous, like when you go on a rollercoaster for the first time, but, like with the rollercoaster, I fell in love and kept going back for more. I will definitely try to go back and do it again before the winter season is over. But this time, I’ll make sure I don’t hurt my tailbone and I’ll load up on extra pairs of socks.

As for today, I’ll be lounging in my room, playing mellow music and looking at blogs and eventually going to Joe’s to watch Lost and finish up the 3rd season. I’ve given up on the prospect of us actually catching up in time for the new season (FEB 2nd!!!), but at least I’ve seen them all anyways. I just wanted a refresher. Man, I love that show.

Part of me is wishing I had my own place in a city somewhere. I’d love to bundle up and walk the streets, eventually stopping in some cafe to have a cup of coffee and read a book or something. One day.

Remedy

I was very grumpy when I woke up this morning. Unreturned phone calls/texts, strong winds, rainy slush, and waking up earlier than I wanted to all factored in.

So I made the decision to pick up a Hot Chocolate from Dunkin’ Donuts. I don’t know what it is about hot cocoa but…it was like my mood instantly changed. It’s delicious and warm and it almost feels wrong to drink because it’s chocolate…but it’s so right.

I suggest that, even if you’re in a good mood, you pick up or make some hot chocolate tonight. Because it might change your life.

Gloomy and Gray

I’m not anticipating the best weekend, especially since the only thing I have going for me right now is work tomorrow.

But it looks like rain all day today. So relaxing with the Order of the Phoenix, some magazines, movies, and good food sounds pretty perfect to me.

{Photo link on picture}

Whirl

It's a rainy gross day, but I decided to wear my thrift skirt anyway. Luckily its not cold!
I hate Mondays. I only have one class but the thought of going to work depresses me.
This week depresses me. I can't wait for the "business" side of the day to be done.
Just have to keep cheering myself with clothes and fun things.

Anti-social

It's a gray, gloomy, chilly day.
Most people would probably hate it.
But I love it. I always have and I probably always will.
There is something comforting about this kind of day, because your internal instinct is to stay in, to cuddle under the covers, to just relax. It's kind of romantic, even if you're alone.
Which is what I feel like being right now.
Alone.
I love being social. I love surrounding myself with my friends or anyone I can communicate with. I am alone enough in my room.
But somedays, like today, I highly dislike the prospect of being around people.
Especially if they are not feeling the way I do, and they are laughing and joking and I don't really want any part of it.

Today, instead of classes (which I have to go to), I'd rather stay in bed with a never ending cup of tea and the lights off, flipping through the channels and napping on and off.
But alas. Class soon.