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Three indie bands you need to listen to

Do you know those grey, cozy days when you feel introspective and just want to stay in? Or when you’re feeling kind of sad and all you want to do is listen to some really depressing songs that’ll make you feel even sadder? Those days need the perfect soundtrack!

Recently I’ve very randomly come across three different indie bands/artists whose music is so beautiful and sensitive that I’ve been just listening to over and over again. And I’ve got great taste in music, so you should trust me on this. Ha! Jokes.

So here they are:

Daughter: They’re British, their lyrics are heartbreaking and wonderful and Elena Tonra’s voice is soothing and gorgeous. Listen to: Youth and thank me later 😉

London Grammar: Another amazing British brand. Hannah Reid’s powerful vocals and the ethereal feel of their sound is perfect for melancholic afternoons. Listen to: Hey Now.

Julien Baker: Well, Julien Baker is not a British band, but rather an American singer. A mix of a calming voice and emotional songwriting, her songs are hauntingly beautiful. Listen to: Sprained Ankle.

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Paris for the weekend

One of the best things about living in Europe is that you get to say things like, I’m going to Paris for the weekend!; and that being hardly a big deal, since you can literally hop on a train or bus and be there in a matter of hours.

So in the spirit of taking advantage of life opportunities, that’s exactly what I did last weekend. I got on a bus, and soon enough I found myself walking the streets of Paris, once again. The weather was fantastic and the city was alive with people walking around everywhere and motorcycles almost running you over. So thrilling and exciting! But the best part is that I was there for a very special reason: one of my best friends is doing some travelling around Europe and I knew I had to see her. Then I quickly figured out that if you put your best friend and Paris together, you pretty much get the perfect deal. For years we talked about being in Paris together and trying all the sweets and pastries we could possibly find, and suddenly there we were, doing exactly that: walking the streets of Paris, laughing uncontrollably, attempting to navigate the unfamiliar blocks of the city and stopping to marvel at every single delicious store display along the way. We successfully accomplished all of our goals. View The Post

Quick Tip Tuesday: Vaseline

If you’ve watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you remember how the dad used to believe that anything could be cured with windex – Put some windex on it! 

For what seemed to be a very long time, I was trying – and failing miserably – to deal with my dull and lifeless fingernails. Suddenly my hands started feeling constantly dry and my nails were brittle. I don’t know if it was the weather or stress, but it was driving me crazy! I tried everything: from vitamin pills to different moisturizers, but nothing really seemed to work.

And then, out of desperation I tried slathering Vaseline all over my hands. I did that for weeks. Doing so is oddly satisfying, but also so inconvenient; it’s so sticky and grease and hard to cleanse from the skin. I got Vaseline all over my keyboard, my phone and it’s really messy and annoying. BUT, you guys!, my fingernails look so healthy again! It feels like a small miracle. I was losing hope. I think Vaseline might be the answer to everything. My new motto is just put some Vaseline on it. View The Post

My guilt pleasure: Notting Hill

Is it weird that I want my life to be a Richard Curtis movie?

As I much as I enjoy watching documentaries and movies that strive to portray the struggles of real life, I’m also convinced that movies largely exist to entertain us and give us pleasure. There are times when I just want to escape real life for a couple hours and fall in love with cities I’ve never been, feel nostalgic for things that never actually happened. Maybe that makes me an awful victim of romance and nostalgia; but in my defense, it also gives me that wonderful warm fuzzy feeling that love conquers all and life’s so beautiful; and I realize how damaging and silly that is but I don’t care, because it’s just a movie and life goes on.  View The Post

Home Inspiration: The health benefits of indoor plants

The weather around here has been consistently great. The days are long and warm, I’m lucky I get to ride a bike everyday and feel the chilly wind on my face; there are beautiful, bright flowers of all kinds blooming all around us and it seems to be lavender season in Germany – they’re everywhere and they’re stunning. On my five minute walk to the grocery store I pass by a ridiculous amount of flower shops. So I believe I’ve been treating my lungs to a pretty healthy daily dose of fresh air.

When I’m not indulging in all that fresh air, I’m sitting in front of my computer going down the Pinterest rabbit hole, because I’m a millennial and that’s what we do I guess. But oh boy, isn’t it great to waste – I mean invest – to invest all that wonderful time in daydreaming about the perfect house? I mean, that’s even profitable, Diane Keaton wrote a whole book inspired by it! I’m not even close to buying my own house but I already have an endless supply of ideas for every imaginary room in it. Thanks, internet. View The Post

The Magic of Breakfast

Breakfast…one little word, endless possibilities. It’s my favorite meal of the day and I could eat it for every meal, really. I even make a point to get up earlier in the morning so I can get enough time to prepare a decent breakfast and properly enjoy it. Sometimes I go to bed excited at the thought that in a matter of few hours I’ll be eating something delicious. I mean that’s not weird, right? View The Post

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