jesse woods

The past couple of days I've only had ears for Jesse Woods. What a beautiful musician. Each and every one of his songs are filled with gorgeous lyrics and melodies that make me feel nothing. Nothing might have a negative connotation, but that's not what I mean. I feel nothing. I feel free. Everything feels simple. Problems are nonexistent. I close my eyes and I am dancing, smiling, breathing. There's something magical about music that makes you feel nothing.

lately

This song! It empowers me. Convinces me that I can be on my own. It also finally makes sense to me. I'm very inconsistent with my feelings and I change my mind daily, so I may feel different tomorrow, but currently this song makes sense. I feel like I'm finally mature enough to be over something from my past, I just don't care about this person anymore. I no longer wonder about them constantly, I no longer have piercing pains in my stomach from my memories of them. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I feel content with where I am and who I am. It's amazing how music has this power.

The Helio Sequence - Lately

brooklyn

A while back I went to Brooklyn with one of my good friends from home. She called me that morning and asked if I wanted to go and I had nothing better to do... so why the hell not? We just ran around the city and had a pretty awesome time.

(I need this van!)

soundtrack

This beautiful song has been stuck in my head all day. It's so relatable to my life right now. Although I'm often surrounded by wonderful friends, I spend a lot of time alone, but I feel less alone in those moments. Generally I value being alone; it's something I depend on. I love driving alone listening to my favorite songs, free of judgement by others. I love running outside breathing in the fresh air alone. I love just sitting by myself; giving me time to think about anything and everything. This song reminds me of the beauty (and insecurity) of this alone time I treasure so deeply.

Sayde Price- Untitled No 3

mountains of jersey

There's not too much that I enjoy about my hometown, but if I had to choose something, this would be it -- The Sourland Mountains. Although it is not the most impressive mountain, it'll do. It isn't the most difficult hike, but weaving through trees and rocks at any incline is a beautiful reminder of the wonders of nature and the most important things in life... and once you get to the pipeline you can actually see the NYC skyline. Not too shabby for some mountain in the middle of the suburbs of jersey.

navy yard life

I created this blog with full intention of using it -- clearly that hasn't been the case. It's more of a place where I can reflect on memories.. assuming that I'm the only person reading it. I've been spending the past two months at the beautiful, beautiful navy yard in philly and I couldn't be happier. Here are some pictures of building 25 -- proof that offices don't have to be painfully boring white walls and grey cubicles.

past adventures

the last weekend of July I had the wonderful experience of going to the Newport Folk Festival in Newport, Rhode Island and I met up with one of my old friends from school. We waited late to get tickets, so we only saw Friday's performance, but it was definitely better than nothing.

it was my first music festival experience, not including bamboozle when I was a teenager, and it was without a doubt my favorite. the pouring rain didn't stop me from being front row for Feist and Old Crow Medicine Show. I didn't get to see everyone perform, but I was fortunate enough to watch Kingsley Flood rock out, Hey Marseilles, and the Last Bison. What beautiful bands with incredible talent. The musicians were just as joyful as the festival goers and everyone had a great time despite the endless rain.

I'm definitely going back next year and I'm making sure I get three day tickets.