Before I get into all this list-y fun, let me just say that I am so glad everyone is keeping up with HMPV!! Anyways, back to the good stuff. Here is the dealio- some of the stressin' is over with- I mean, sure, there is always stuff to worry over, but now it is time to CHILL. Here are some things I have been obsessing over while I work, drive, and just plain ol' chill.
1. Cocteau Twins.
So it took me a while to really understand my friend yourinator's obsession. However, this past year, everything became crystal clear. The Cocteau Twins with all their dreamy, ethereal pop goodness are about as close to perfect as music can be. They go perfectly with everything- except I guess, dancing at a club. Working on your thesis? "Lazy Calm" or "Athol-Brose" will serve as perfect background music with enough melody to please the ear without distracting you with crazy loud beats. Driving in the car? Just listen to all of Heaven or Las Vegas (minus "Road, River, and Rail"). You can pretend you understand Elizabeth Fraser's vocals enough to sing along or you can just lean back and lose yourself in the dreaminess. This is a little embarrassing, but sometimes I just lie down in bed and listen to them! Okay, I have probably said enough- considering I am a rookie fan- but they are just so GREAT.
2. Fruit Tarts.
They are so delicious. I ate two last night! Personally, I like the ones at Whole Foods, but most bakeries make a pretty decent tart.
3. Bikini bottoms that are termed "ring hipsters"
I just bought a bikini bottom made by Perry Ellis. Normally that would be kind of embarrassing to admit, considering the fact that I am only 24 and shouldn't be wearing "Mom" swimsuits, but these bottoms are so CUTE. They don't ride really low like all the other bikini bottoms out there and they have these cute little rings on either side of your pelvis bone that give your boring bikini bottom edge. I also like the tiny "reveal" of skin that isn't usually shown. This picture isn't the bikini bottom I bought- but you get the idea.
4. Short stories.
As everyone here at HMPV knows, I have been stressing- which means I haven't been able to keep up with "Bestseller weekend"- my lofty attempt to read a bestseller in a weekend. Every week. So, instead, I just curl up with short stories at night! A short story can be great because you can enjoy the writing and get a sense of accomplishment before bed by finishing a story. The book pictured has a bunch of really tight short stories. I bought it at a thrift store a few years ago for like, a dollar.
I guess that is it for now. There are tons more things that are keeping me chillin', but I would be blogging about them till the sun comes up!
4 comments:
These are all sweet ways to chill. You are the queen of chilling.
I'd like to add a good nonfat iced latte as another crucial component to a good chillfest.
Also, I just ordered a Perry Ellis bathing suit, thanks to your suggestion. While I do feel a bit middle-aged, those ringed bikini bottoms are wicked cute.
it's ok kiki, somtimes i listen to CT in my room, by myself, in the dark, whilst crying. it's no biggie, really.
a nice glass of red wine helps too.
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