my faves Christmas albums.

isn't it ironic how daunting Christmas music can actually be? i mean, yes, Bing Crosby is incredibly nostalgic for me but, at the same time, can no one come out with new, original Christmas songs? or especially great covers of old classics? i mean really.so, yes, i'm a little picky about the Christmas tunes i will play during the Christmas season. but by being picky, i don't get sick of hearing the same songs by the same artists over and over and over again and when i do find an entire Christmas album that i actually like, its like finding that lost earring you've been searching all over for. GLORIOUS!
so, what do i listen to during the Christmas season? well, i'm so glad you asked. i've been circulating three albums this year and i've been really enjoying each album.

album: Home for Christmas

artist: *NSYNC

this album is one of my Christmas staples. i've been listening to it every year since 1998 and i probably will listen to it every year for the rest of my life. its just not Christmas without a little bit of my favorite boy band crooning to Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.

album: Christmas

artist: Michael Buble

um, who wouldn't want Michael Buble serenading them during the holidays? yeah, even his generic Christmas tunes make me melt like butter.

that man. oh.

album: A Very She&Him Christmas

artist: She&Him

this is probably the most quaint and charming Christmas album i've ever heard. it makes the holidays feel so cozy and lovely. i love, love, love Zooey Deschanel's voice and their spin on some of the traditional Christmas songs are a nice change of pace from what's usually played on the radio.

so, tell me, what are your favorite Christmas albums? i know the good ones are few and far between, but there have to be some out there, right?

♥ ♥

i'm talkin' television.

i've come to the conclusion that i watch a lot of t.v. and by that i mean i watch too many different shows to keep up with! i'm currently watching:
+ modern family seas 2
+ community s. 1
+ i love lucy s. 2
+ supernatural s. 1
+ dr who s. 1 (of the 2005 series)
+ gossip girl s. 4
+ the secret life of the american teenager s. 2
+ saturday night lights s. 1
+ new girl s. 1
and i just borrowed sherlock from a friend and have about 1,000 more shows on my iq on netflix. while it takes me quite some time to actually get through said shows because i rarely actually have time to watch them, i do enjoy getting lost in the awesomeness that is television.

well, to feel productive about my addiction, i've decided to whip up a few telly reviews now and then. everybody reviews films but few people review television! so tonight, i'm going to talk about a few of the shows i'm currently watching.
let's get started, shall we?

community

season 1

i.... don't love it. everyone kept telling me "community is the new 'office'," and "you have to watch it, its so much funnier than the office." welllllll its not the worst show i've seen but it is most definitely not comparable to the office either. i don't like the characters as much and i think that's what it all stems from. i think the actual story idea could have worked but so far, i am not feeling the chemistry between the characters and its really not as funny. i will say, the whole peirce/von rivalry thing is kind of humerus and i do like abed but... i prefer the office (and other shows) above this one.

however, i'm going to keep watching. perhaps it will get better.

supernatural

season 1

i have already seen season 1 and 2 of this but my friend hasn't so we get together once a week and watch it. i l-o-v-e this show. yes, it is creepy as all get out and i cover my eyes through most of it but i love the winchester brothers *ahem* dean to be exact. i really like the show because of the witty one liners the winchesters throw back and forth at one another. it adds a nice twist to the crazy-scary-through-the-whole-thing theme that horror films and shows usually carry.

and did i mention dean winchester (aka jensen ackles). i mean, he's worth every minute that i spend creeped out. and yes, the sfx are kiiiind of horrible but still, the story line is good and even the music rocks my socks. i love.

dr who

season 1 or, more accurately the 9th doctor

i. love. this. show. and i know that everyone's favorite dr is ten, but i'm so jiving on 9 right now! i love he and rose's chemistry. and i love all the weird creepy alien stuff that happens. this show is definitely for nerds, like me, and is definitely about as british as it gets.  

what are you watching right now?

♥ ♥

new girl.

the new girl pilot just aired last night. i may or may not have watched it twice today...
besides the fact that my #1 girl crush, zooey deschanel, is in it, the show is also entertaining. i already love the cast and i can really relate to jess' character. her nerdiness is perfection and her glasses are amaze.

i also just started community and have been working my way through dr. who. and that's all in addition to keeping up with gossip girl and watching i love lucy every night.
yes, i am a television junkie.
what gives?

have you seen new girl yet? if not, go here to watch. you'll thank me later!

♥ ♥

weekly love.

here is what i particularly l♥ved this week:

{belle & sebastian and iron & wine.}

i compiled a play list of all the songs of theirs that i have and listened to it non-stop most of the week.

*sigh* i love stupendous music.


{the re-opening of my i heart 365 blog where i take a picture a day of things i love for 365 days. i'm so glad to have finally started the project.}


{my girl, zooey deschanel}



{the dallas weather}

it has been in the high 50's low 60's all week. warm enough to still wear dresses or shorts, cool enough to wear a light jacket if you want. aka PERFECTION! that's my kind of winter weather.

{this blooper from supernatural} (with, you guessed it, jra)
(i know i already shared the clip on my music post, but if you didn't watch it then, now is a good time to do so!)

{16 & pregnant/teen mom}

i've been watching 16 & pregnant to refresh my memory before i start teen mom.

why this show is so addicting, i'll never know. i do know one thing though, watching this right before bed has been giving me some cRaZy weird dreams. like, whoa.

{designing new blog headers for friends}

this is the newest header i've designed for a friends blog. i'm no expert or professional, but i do like putting things together and making them look cute!

you can view my other work here.

and {these boots}

i found them in a store called runway in idaho falls, id.
they were all of $10. awesome boots ftw!


what'd you l♥ve this week?