March Life Happenings

Clockwise from top left: Last month's Sabres game from my quick Buffalo trip; a new spikey bracelet from Bauble Bar; a lovely winter morning; alt-J at Paradise Rock Club!

How is it March already? How?!

Anticipating...

Spring! For the love of Mary where is spring?! As Boston is in the midst of yet another snow event, I'm sure this is the question we're all asking. I'm not a hot weather lover, but I am a warm weather lover. Bostonians have been spoiled by really mild winters for a few years running now so what might be normal March weather is not the new normal and we're sick of it! I also think/hope I'm close to booking a vacation for this year. Fingers crossed!

Reading...

I LOVED The Night Circus. It's a fantasy novel, which is really not my bag, but this book was gripping from start to finish. I don't think I can describe it in less than 15,000 words so just do yourself a favor and read it. If you like suspense, romance, and imagination, then you will like this. I really hope they make it into a movie because I'd love to see how some of the special effects are pulled off. Right now I'm trying to get through my March issues of Marie Claire and ELLE (I do actually read them from cover to cover) and then I'll get a new book going.

Relieved About...

I don't know if relieved is the right word, but I'm thrilled that my sister passed her exam to become a registered dietitian and landed an awesome job to boot!

Watching...

Now that Downton is over (I have so many feelings about what happened there) for at least another year, there's nothing on that I really look forward to each week. I did manage to catch the season premiere of Boston's Finest last week and I really liked it. I watched the second episode last night and I like it even more. For those not in the know - Donnie Wahlberg (yes, that one) produced a reality show about Boston police officers and it debuted last week. It's refreshing to see real Bostonians given the utter trash that is Southie Rules and Wicked Single.

Working On...

I feel like I should just leave this blank because everything that I'm "working on" is not improving! I guess I'll just say that I'm working on staying positive during some very frustrating times.

Craving...

I can't get enough of toast with mashed avocado lately. Don't knock it until you've tried it. Avocado is so buttery and smooth. Yum! Toss on some of Trader Joe's egg whites salad (found in the prepared food section) and we have my new favorite lunch.

Listening To...

I had to add this in since music is such an important part of my life. Right now I can't get enough of alt-J (pic above.. they were great live!), The Lumineers, Kodaline, and Foals. I also can't wait for the American release of Biffy Clyro's new album. And if the Yeah Yeah Yeah's new single Sacrilege is anything to go by, their new album will be immense. 

I feel like the weather and life situations have me in a Doldrumy fog lately. Maybe daylight savings time this weekend will help. I sure have no problem losing an hour of sleep if it means more daylight and sun and happiness!