My friend Megan from SortaCrunchy does monthly What I’m Into posts. I find all sorts of fun things with this link up, so I’m going to try to share things I’m into once a month.
My favorite photo from October:
{Trick or Treat!}
Music:
I asked a few of my friends for new music recommendations. Leigh emailed back with a list of at least a dozen artists and bands I’d never even heard of. She’s my new go-to girl for music ideas.
My favorites so far from her list are:
The Lumineers -self titled album. I especially like Ho Hey
The Avett Brothers - this is just so perfect for Fall in the Ozarks. I’m kicking myself for not buying tickets to their show here in Fayetteville a few weeks ago. I should have listened, friends.
And Seth Haines posted something about HoneyHoney and a few YouTube Videos later and I’m so hooked.
Of course Mumford and Sons new album is fantastic, but I’m probably not the first person to tell you that.
Apparently I’m in a folks-y mood this fall.
Books:
I took the advice of my friend Laura the Hollywood Housewife and read The Paris Wife. I absolutely devoured this book. I checked it out from the library, but I wish I’d bought my own copy so I could dog-ear and underline throughout. It was that good. Read it.
I received Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way as a gift and I read most of it on a flight from South Carolina and it is so, so good. I love the writing style, and the essays are easily read a chapter here and there. Good stuff.
Movies & TV:
The only movie I saw was Pitch Perfect. I went with Abby and we laughed and laughed. Just the right kind of movie for watching with friends.
My list of TV shows is growing though:
The Walking Dead (I am both terrified and obsessed.)
Vampire Diaries (go ahead. judge.)
Once Upon a Time (I spend most of the time confused.)
Friday Night Lights (Two words: Tim Riggins.)
When I’m in the mood to laugh:
Fooood:
This Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup goes really well with this Beer Bread recipe.
And I’m more surprised than anyone that I adore this Ravioli with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon.
Lots more good stuff on my Pinterest board.
So whatcha got, friends? Something you’ve been listening to, watching, or eating? Tell me!
Okay, so The Mindy Project is maybe one of my new favorites! Confession: I kinda think she and I are the same person…except I’m tall, not Indian, not a doctor/actress, etc. She’s SO FALLIBLE, though, and that’s what I love and relate to…so question: do you like the new jerky lawyer boyfriend (I kinda do) or the doctor? I like them both!!! : )
I can see that!
And I’m torn. The jerky lawyer is sooo not my type, but seems like a good fit for her. That doctor, though? *dreamy*
I’m reading Bittersweet now, and I’m taking my time because I just don’t want it to be over. I have Cold Tangerines on my nightstand to read next, then a few more similar type books. Memoirs are the best!
I have Cold Tangerines waiting next too. I’ve heard it’s amazing as well. And she has a new one coming out really soon!
I have been contemplating reading the Paris Wife for a while now. But reading about France makes my heart ache for it. Miss it so much!
If you love France then you would LOVE this book even more I think. Must read.
Um, now I sortof want to do this except that it’s now the TWELFTH of November. Maybe I’ll just take great notes the rest of this month.
And yes, the new Mumford & Sons album is heaven in my ears.
Yes, you should totally do it for November. It’s really fun!