My Recent Ramblings
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – June 2, 2011
Oh Land - "White Winter Hymnal" (cover of a Fleet Foxes song)
Take 5: Portmanteau
Note: Another new type of post - I will be doing collection of 5 things/thoughts/etc. Expect a lot of randomness. These are my new favorites. Both using exisiting ones and making up my own. What is a portmanteau, you ask? A portmanteau or...
Simple. Beauty. Nature.
Just when you have doubts about the state of the world after seeing so much hate and destruction, watching this video restores some faith in the world and humanity. At least it did for me. I also hope one day to be half the photographer that this person is....
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – June 1, 2011
One song, three versions. Naya Rivera (Glee Version) Eva Cassidy (from the Love Actually Soundtrack) Fleetwood Mac [youtube...
Something new!
For those that follow me on Twitter, or are friends with me on Facebook, know that I've been doing something new - something I like to call "Jammy's Jam of the Day". Basically, just a song each day that either I've been listening to, is a reflection of my day,...
Sun! Finally!
Here are two songs for this sunny Sunday. Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over" Lily Allen "The Fear" Both are making me smile. There's just...
Long and Winding Road
Music. It always has been a part of my life. Whether making, listening, or discovering, it has been a constant. I have a lot of memories related to music - good, bad, odd, different - but they show the deep my connection to music and my feelings. Granted...
Kanye West Workout Plan
Today I was asked by someone, "What are you doing to get in shape?" Normally, that is something that would be an unwelcome and impolite comment, however this time context totally matters. Context here? We were discussing my trip to Nepal. Now, I've always...
Simplicity.
Came across this post from The Dish by Andrew Sullivan in my Google Reader earlier today. From the creators, Mixtape Club: "When F5 commissioned us to do a short film conveying happiness, we thought what better way to express our happiness than to distill the essence...
Beautiful spring day
Taken at Walgreens - Grand Ave
Como Lake at dusk
Taken at Como Lake
Make a list. Check it twice.
I've never seen it before, but earlier this week I decided to check out the 2011 TIME 100 list. I will admit, I got the link via Twitter when Diana Aragorn tweeted about Chris Colfer being named to the list, but I digress . . . I had a number of thoughts as I...
For your listening pleasure. . . .
There's just something about the melody and general feel of this song that I really like. Enjoy.
Need vs. Want
Over the last year or so, I have begun to get more structure in my life in one very important place - my personal finances/budget. It's not to say that I was completely hopeless (they did let me buy a house afterall), but there was room for improvement. One of...
I think I’m goin’ to Kathmandu
In October. My latest travel adventure - two weeks in Nepal - is going to be amazing. It was a random opportunity presented to me by my mom and I am thankful for the chance to see this part of the world. There are a number of reasons I am looking forward to this...
Soundtrack of the Day
I have a confession to make - sometimes I briefly sneak music/headphones at my desk. (shhh don't tell anyone) Today was one of those days. I am in one of the stretches of time where my job is absolutely hectic, busy, and full of a lot of writing, phonecalls,...
Fregalicious
If you hold a library card from the Saint Paul Public Libray and you aren't using Freegal, you are missing out on 1)FREE MUSIC and 2)FREE MUSIC! Long story short, Freegal is a service that provides libraries (and their patrons) access to music in the Sony music...
What if?
More wisdom on the walk into work.
