Lately.

I have had a writers block lately. I have so much to say and sometimes can't figure out how to say it.

I've been into some awesome-fucking-things lately. Yes, the "fucking" in the last sentence was necessary because they are truly awesome-fucking-things.

Twin Peaks.

What the FUCK. How did I not know about Twin Peaks until THIS FUCKING YEAR? I feel cheated. Seriously cheated. I have been in the dark about the awesomeness that is David Lynch for 26 whole years. I was 6 years old when Twin Peaks came out and I never had the privilege of knowing someone that could enlighten me of with this knowledge. Thanks to my lovely Amoreena, I have been enlightened. Better late than never right? Le sigh.

This week I had the pleasure of watching Blue Velvet. ("Can we spell BRILLIANT children?"). I could watch it every day. After finishing both seasons of Twin Peaks, I promptly queued up "Fire Walk With Me" on Netflix and experienced the movie. Then Blue Velvet. Next? Eraserhead. It's like having your favorite band continually come out with new music. I have so much David Lynch to still stumble upon. And I'm oh-so excited.

Cutting my own hair.

My Mother has been a hair stylist since before I was born. She gave me my first cut. My first color. My first perm. She didn't always do what I wanted. She used "discretion" when cutting my hair, later explaining "I know that's what you wanted but it wouldn't have looked good" or "I know you wanted platinum blond, but your hair would have fallen out". I've dyed my hair many times, but I've always had my Mom cut my hair. That is... until about 4 months ago. I started cutting my own bangs after watching an adorable girl give a perfect tutorial on YouTube. And now I save about $50-$70 a month by not getting my hair done in a salon.

Music, of course. Music is floating into my ears at least half of every day. I am so grateful to have had such a musical house hold growing up. My father bought me my first R.E.M. CD, my first Elliott Smith CD. He named me after an Elvis Costello song. He played vinyls of The Clash for me and my sister to dance our hearts out to. For that, I am beyond grateful. Recently I have been really into a little bit softer music. Twangy indie rock, if you will. Ray LaMontagne and Band of Horses are two of my faves. I can't imagine a single day without music. I have been anxious to be in a band again. I want to make music.

Counted cross stitch.

I haven't completed a pattern in a few years. The pattern I'm working on now is intense. I had no idea I could do one this complicated. It's all one color. I'm beyond half way at this point, going back to cross stitch all the half stitches. It's taken me at least 10 hours at this point, maybe more. I have no idea exactly how long but it's been very relaxing.

Spin class. Duh. it's one of my favorite things and brings me the best high. It's contributed to me losing over 20 lbs. I plan on losing 10 more. It's changed my life and I love it so.

Bed time. That's it for tonight's entry. I promise to be back more often.