Love Songs

It started with some old Hindi tunes I would hear growing up. The place where I grew a fondness for instruments in sync, melodies with magnitude and tender heartfelt lyrics. The list grew with Sinead O'Connors' Nothing Compares. A song I had been hearing for years but it never really touched me until this year. The love grew with 311's Love Song. The melody, lyrics and the heartfelt feeling behind the words! A more genuine declaration of love in music you don't often hear.

While I believe Phil Collins is the epitome of a heartbroken musician, the list wouldn't be complete without other artists who have lyrically captured the feelings of unrequited love.

I revel in some of these tunes. Seriously. I actually find them uplifting. Some find it amusing that I'm such a huge Phil Collins fan. :) How could you not like Mr. Collins!? The man is greatness and oh so humble.

I think my list is pretty crafty! I've picked the BEST of the best. So enjoy!!

1. Love Song - 311
2. Against All Odds - Phil Collins
3. Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O-Connor
4. Written In the Stars - Elton John, Leann Rhimes
5. Goodbye My Lover - James Blunt
6. These Days - Jackson Browne
7. With or Without You - U2

My Hindi Favorites!!! These can be found on you tube. My picks are simply irresistible.

1. Chalte Chalte Yunhi Koi Mil Gaya Tha - Lata Mangeshkar
2. Khabi Khabi Mere Dil Me - Kishore Kumar
3. In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke - Asha Bhosle

I have to add another favorite that got left out of the original list.

Flightless Bird - Iron and Wine

Comfy Sweats and Crocheting Hats

These chilly winter days has me wondering whatever happened to those pink sweats I wore back in high school days. These sweats were perfectly worn in. Oldie but goodie! Drawstring pants with ankle elastic so not to let any cool air in. Soft, cozy and many memories.

I have an assortment of flannel pants that are working as OK substitutes for now. I'm still looking around for those pink sweats though!

I got a sudden impulse to crochet an orange hat. You see, I purchased a woolen orange hat early in 2009 from Club Monaco. I was so proud of that stylish hat. But the hat disappeared with no trace less than 2 weeks after being in my possession.

I decided to turn my frown around this winter when thinking of my orange hat, and decided to get busy knitting. I got all the necessary supplies and sat down one evening. I didn't quit working until I had two hats made!! I'm keeping the second one.. this beret. My little sister will get the first one..a little more snug for my large head. :)

It's not as easy as it looks. My fingers ached. Tired and blue from the taxing labor.
Takes patience and improvising skills. I think I just have a knack for crafty things. I just like to create. Hats and scarfs for everyone this Christmas! I'll be one busy elf. :)

Jalepeno Cheese Grits

I've really done it this time. My kitchen and the state of my apartment is one horrific, crime-scene-looking, tornado-hit-it-aftermath mess.

I think I'm finally 'mentally' prepared to tackle the mass-chaotic state of my abode. Of course, I've also called in for outside help. This mess has become bigger than me. :)

That's always the hardest part. To get myself prepared to face it. That's right!! I called an intervention on myself. What's a girl to do? I finally reached a point of embarrassment. I'm sure I could've survived a few more days, maybe even a week or two but the stench may have alerted the neighbors. Ok, so not quite that bad. But that's just not good quality of life. The thought of coming back to relax at my apartment was starting to feel not-so-relaxing anymore.

So, my lovely is on his way. I asked him to please help me. He obliged. He's coming with his pepper mill. I asked him to cook me some jalapeno cheese grits too. What a sweetie!!

November

So I'm waiting for this test to end
So these lighter days can soon begin
I'll be alone but maybe more carefree
Like a kite that floats so effortlessly
I was afraid to be alone
Now I'm scared thats how I'd like to be
All these faces none the same
How can there be so many personalities
So many lifeless empty hands
So many hearts in great demand
And now my sorrow seems so far away
Until I'm taken by these bolts of pain
But I turn them off and tuck them away
'till these rainy days that make them stay
And then I'll cry so hard to these sad songs
And the words still ring, once here now gone
And they echo through my head everyday
And I dont think they'll ever go away
Just like thinking of your childhood home
But we cant go back we're on our own
Oh,
But i'm about to give this one more shot
And find it in myself
I'll find it in myself
So were speeding towards that time of year
To the day that marks that you're not here
And i think I'll want to be alone
So please understand if I dont answer the phone
I'll just sit and stare at my deep blue walls
Until I can see nothing at all
Only particles some fast some slow
All my eyes can see is all I know
Ohh..
But I'm about to give this one more shot
And find it in myself
I'll find it in myself
Doo doo doo(x9)

Keep Calm & Carry On

I have a mantra for certain times. Times when my mind is in turmoil. Conflict. Brewing a storm and a riot is waiting to surface. A deep breath and calmness is the most soothing. It breaks the currents and subdues the deluge.