We Built This World Of Our Own

One of the things that I love about music is that it makes you feel. It sets your whole body in motion; you can literally feel it. It's a world within itself and every song, every sound tells a story. And makes you feel like no one gets the main character of that story better than you do.

Here are some of my favorites of the last few months.
It's a variety, lemme tell ya now.

1. Thirteen. Ben Kweller.

2. History of Lovers. Calexico & Iron & Wine.

3. Airplanes. Local Natives.

4. Janglin. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes.

5. Creature Fear. Bon Iver.

6. Hummingbird Heartbeat. Katy Perry (UH Duh.).

7. Fire Escape. Fanfarlo.

8. 3 Rounds and a Sound. Blind Pilot.

9. White Knuckles. OK Go.

10. Dancing On My Own. Robyn.

  

Ain't it grand? I'm obsessed with this album cover.

From When You Taught Abroad In Japan

My friend Annie came to mind today. She moved to Alaska at the start of the school year and I miss her. Annie is intelligent, unique and original; she brings perspective, laughter and new ideas. And I miss her.

This makes me think of her because I find she's always helpful when I pester her with college related questions.

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2RJTpm/www.c4vct.com/kym/humor/mitlettr.htm

Love ya, Annie. Can't wait to see you again!

Grapes Just Want To Have Fun

Claire, me, Danika

There is nothing like doing something out of the ordinary and enjoying the heck out of it. This weekend, full of oddities, was definitely fantastic for that reason. On Saturday night, I celebrated sweet Al's 18th birthday by doing a few absurd things with the Five. Then, today, Dani, Claire and I participated in Challenge Nation, a huge suburban scavenger hunt race in downtown Houston. The race offers a few prizes for winners and of course, best costume. Hearing the call, we dressed up as the most delectable and ridiculous grapes you have ever seen.

Ahh, my fellow Headitors (and two of my best friends). Dashing, aren't they? I am so lucky to have these two as the people I work with so closely this year. They are hilarious, unique, inspirational and understanding. And I LOVE them!

The clues were.... not exactly easy, but we managed to get 6 of the 12 before giving up and giving in to hunger. Honestly, I only expected us to get like 2 or 3 so the fact that we got half gives us bragging rights without a doubt. We had a really great time just walking around downtown, messing with other teams (although not a certain mother of ours....), taking pictures and taking advantage of the beautiful weather.

Our first clue!

Claire Hogan Photography!

More Claire Hogan Photography!
Don't ask me what Dani and I are doing in this photo.

Popping the balloons was an adventure in itself. We happened upon a spiky plant and decided to use it as a tool. As it clearly shows in this picture, putting your face close to a balloon that's you're trying to pop has painful results. And Danika was entertained.

I invite you this week to do something out of the ordinary, something you'll look back at and smile upon. To Al, happy birthday; you are so dear to me. To Dani and Claire, I'm going to grape you in the mouth. To Hart, you've been graped. To everyone else, everyone's graping in the moonlight. Have a wonderful, exciting week!