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]]>Spring is almost over, so it’s time for me to share what I’ve been loving this season. Without any further ado, here are my spring 2021 favorites in no particular order.
WHAT I’M LISTENING TO
Girl in red’s “if i could make it go quiet” is giving me life. Don’t ask me why, because it’s completely different… but it kind of reminds me of CHVRCHES and Veronica Falls.
Next up, Lana del Rey announced a new album coming out on July 8th. Mind you, I’m still processing “Chemtrails Over the Country Club”, but there’s no stopping the artistic goddess that is Lana del Rey, I guess. So she already released the title song, “Blue Banisters”, which of course I had on a loop for days.
I’ve also been catching up on Bleachers in order to prepare for their new album (coming out July 30th). Their new single (“Stop Making This Hurt”) is out now. Here’s the feel good music video.
Finally, Antònia Font has just announced they’ll be getting back together for Primavera Sound 2022. This Majorcan band had disbanded a few years ago, to my dismay. So glad to hear they’re back. Highly recommend their music. My personal favorite album of theirs is “Lamparetes” (2011), but honestly, just listen to anything they do. It’s worth it.
WHAT I’M WATCHING
I discovered “Shadow and Bone” (Eric Heisserer, 2021-?) on Netflix and became completely obsessed. So obsessed, in fact, that this section slightly overlaps with the “What I’m Reading” section.
So yeah, loved the show. There’s action, there’s romance, there’s magic and there’s an incredible cast of characters. Honestly, I started more invested in the whole Darkling and Alina story, but I ended up loving The Crows more (Kaz and Inej are just perfection. And Jesper… Jesper is freaking wonderful).
After reading the books, I really appreciate how they’re adapting the show. You can really tell Leigh Bardugo, the author of the books, is also helping with the show. I honestly think it’s one of the best adaptations ever done. Netflix, you better renew this for season 2 soon.
Along with this wonderful show, I also wanted to use this chance to recommend “The Mitchells VS the Machines” (Mike Rianda & Jeff Rowe, 2021) on Netflix. It’s such a fun and sweet movie. It’s clear that the creators of the film really put their heart and soul into it. Without a doubt, it’s the best animation feature of the year.
WHAT I’M READING
So yeah here comes the overlap. It’s possible I read Leigh Bardugo’s “Shadow and Bone” trilogy in less than three weeks (only a few days after watching the show). It’s also possible I’m halfway through “Six of Crows” and that I already ordered the “King of Scars” duology. “Why am I like this?”, you may ask. I honestly don’t know. But I like it. 
I’m also reading Jen Sincero’s “You are a Badass at Making Money”. Loving it so far. Same tough love energy she shared in “You are a Badass”, which is just what I was looking for.
WHAT I’M WORKING ON
I’m not working on anything new at the moment. I’m still keeping up with my journaling and meditating habit. Actually… well, I wouldn’t say it’s something I’m working on, but I am cooking more. It’s quite relaxing for me. I’ve even been baking. I’m not a person who loves sweets that much but I like to have them once in a while. I found this book with healthy recipes and I am trying them out. It’s making me happy.
Anyway, I hope you guys are doing well. Take care and don’t forget to work on yourself as well as your personal projects.
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]]>What time is it? Winter time! Any “High School Musical” fans around? Yeah? High five! Anywho, it’s finally time for my winter 2020/2021 favorite post. As always, I share what I’ve been listening to, watching, reading and working on these past months. I hope you enjoy these recommendations. If you do, let me know!
WHAT I’M LISTENING TO
Hey, I know what you’re going to say. “Not Taylor Swift AGAIN!”. Well, first off: How dare you?! Taylor Swift will ALWAYS be an important part of my life and this blog. Secondly, it’s not my fault that Taylor Swift put out 3 albums in the span of 15 months, coinciding with my -insert season here- favorites post. So yeah, of course I have been listening to “evermore” ever since it came out on December. “No body, no crime”, “champagne problems”, “long story short”, “marjorie” and “evermore” are my top 5 songs in the album. I also love the two bonus tracks in the album. “it’s time to go” in particular really speaks to me. Additionally, Miss Swift released “Love Story” (Taylor’s Version). Make sure you listen to her version if you want to revisit this BEAUTY OF A SONG.
But I have been listening to other music, I promise. I love Lana del Rey’s “Chemtrails Over The Country Club”. It’s so comforting to me. I’m also obsessed with the crazy music video that goes with it:
Additionally, I loved listening to “Lo vas a olvidar”, Rosalía and Billie Eilish’s collaboration. It’s so beautifully haunting, I immediately fell in love. Finally, I’ve also been revisiting Halsey’s album “Manic” and been loving the hell of it. It has been keeping me company during the long work hours for sure.
WHAT I’M WATCHING
The “Euphoria” (Sam Levinson, 2019-?) special episodes. Oh my God, the writing, ladies and gentlemen. I really think these have to be the best episodes of the show. Is it just me? I mean, I do have a soft spot for scripts that have two people alone in a room just talking, so I might be slightly biased.
I also decided to watch “Freaks and Geeks” (1999), an oldie but a goodie. I’m still half-way through but I’m really loving it so far.
“Servant” (Tony Basgallop, 2019-?) is back and I love this really creepy show. Quite simply, it’s like a horror story about maternity, as it plays to all the fears and anxieties new mothers might have about welcoming a child.
Finally, I was also looking forward to the premiere of “WandaVision” (Jac Shaeffer, 2021) and let me tell you it didn’t disappoint. Love the aesthetic, love the concept, and really looking forward to seeing where it takes us. Episode 5?! Oh. My. God. Episode 5.
WHAT I’M READING
In December I started reading “A Discovery of Witches” (Deborah Harkness), because honestly, I hadn’t read a fiction book in a long time. Actually, I think the last piece of fiction I read was “Little Women” (Louisa May Alcott), back in August. So I picked this book because I wanted a fun, easy read. Also, it includes vampires, witches and demons and I love anything that includes those creatures.
So flash-forward to early February when I’m almost done with the second book in the saga “Shadow of Night”. These books are so much fun! They’re greatly entertaining and I love the attention to detail. Highly recommend this saga if you are looking for a romantic yet gripping, witchy/vampiry read. There’s also a TV Series adaptation if you are interested. I’ll get to it when I’m done with the books.
Anyway, I’m alternating this with Jen Sincero’s “You Are a Badass” and honestly, I’m loving it. I know this book has been out for a while. I’ve had it home for years. I actually remember purchasing it at the Newark airport a few years back. I was supposed to start reading it on the plane, but I fell asleep and never did. So I arrived home, put it on a shelf and forgot about it. Anyway, I’d heard so many great things about it, I wanted to read it. So here I am. Let me tell you, I’m not disappointed. I’m loving Jen Sincero’s almost “tough-love” approach to self-love.
WHAT I’M WORKING ON
Honestly, still working on my journaling, finding what best works for me. Using Lavendaire’s “Artist of Life” workbook, I have decided that my word for the year will be “Discovery”. My goal this year will be to sit down, listen to my gut and find my intuition. This year for me is all about self-discovery, so the Lavendaire “Artist of Life” workbook will be helping me with just that. If you want to know more about this workbook, here’s a flip-through video!
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