Little Victories: My Etsy Shop

- Entry from September 11, 2012

Well, I did it. Small steps towards bigger things, eh? :]

Introducing: Parsamend Prints

Feels

Edit: I wrote this a couple months ago and found it in my drafts. But it fits. So... here. :]

I believe

the skies

are doorways

home.

I think one of my favorite things about this video is that all the kids were his relatives. He paid them in pizza.

I've been doing a bit more reflecting these past few days than I have in months. My whole life has kind of been full steam ahead for the past year now, and I reflect so less often than I used to. Usually, this is an incredibly good thing. But I've changed so much recently without reflection that I almost feel disconnected from the Allyson who didn't have clear, aggressive career goals over two years ago.

I feel like this is also why I write less. Why I blog less.

I have less time in my head.

I don't even know what my emotional outlet is anymore. Huh. That's weird. Is it crying? Do you cry more when you have less emotional outlets like writing or singing or things as such?

I don't know. Maybe I've just been emotionless lately. The feels. I lack them. #INTJ

I just think I'm losing touch with who I used to be. And that's confusing to me. How are you supposed to explain that to someone you used to know. 

But I suppose it's okay, because we're all different... right? Humans are not meant to be stagnant creatures. But how are you supposed to remain close to someone who isn't experiencing your growth? 

And frankly, my dear, I am so ready for a glass of wine.

2012 Favorites: Albums/Concerts

Albums:

1. Mumford and Sons // Babel

Well, I certainly don't claim to be the only fan who claims that Mumford owns a piece of their soul, but gosh. I am very much certain there will never be a year in which they make an album that isn't my number one. 

2. Passion Pit  // Gossamer

This came out in early summer, and I still just let the whole album play out. It's just brilliant for every mood.

3. Coldplay // Mylo Xylo

Not my personal favorite Coldplay album, but another solid and brilliant record.

4. Sigur Ros // Valtari

Also soul owning. Seeing this live so soon. I may burst from elation.

5. Alt-J // An Awesome Wave

Okay. I can't believe this is top five, and maybe it's because it's still fairly new to me... but I am becoming increasingly obsessed with it as I listen. Just, give this guy a shot.

Highly Honorable Mentions:

Sleigh Bells // Reign of Terror

Stars // The North

Regina Spektor // What We Saw From the Cheap Seats

Ben Folds Five // The Sound of the Life of the Mind

David Byrne & St. Vincent // Love This Giant

Andrew Bird // Break it Yourself

*cough*

One Direction also Taylor Swift okay?

Concerts:

1. Needtobreathe // Dublin, Ireland

I still get goosebumps when I think about this night. I have never danced so much in my life. I just. Best night of my summer, best night in Ireland, best feeling.

2. William Fitzsimmons  // Madison, Wisconsin

3. Ingrid Michaelson // Dublin, Ireland (The Ps. I Love You pub)

4. St. Vincent & David Byrne  // Chicago, Illinois

5. Andrew Peterson // Green Bay, Wisconsin

Highly Honorable Mentions:

JJ Heller // Green Bay, Wisconsin 

The Hush Sound  //  Chicago, Illinois