Tea and a Biscuit

As we students approach or have arrived at the beginning of a new semester, we need to breathe. It’ll be okay. Freaking out is meant for finals. Now is the time to enjoy school. I for one have a new attitude this semester. Okay, I have a “new” attitude every semester, but now it’s legit: no freaking out, a.k.a., stressing out. a.k.a., generally being miserable. Sure, maybe I need to study really really hard to get straight A’s this semester to increase my GPA, but I am not going to panic. SERIOUSLY. We all do better when we are not stressed. So, I need certain things to ease me into studying again. Unhealthy amounts of tea. And good music. Started listening to the new John Mayer album, Battle Studies. Not bad! I have only been listening to “Assassin”, which is great in a “I can listen to this over and over until I hate it” way. Also, interesting song from newish artist Theophilus London; you may have heard it on the obnoxious faux music snobbery of MTV U’s Video Hour or Dean’s List, “Humdrum Town”. At first I thought it was good, on second listen I really liked it. And a excellent track off Imogen Heap’s latest album sounds like her best, “Tidal”. Sometimes I love songs just for the first 20 seconds. This song is great the whole way, and has flourishes of manipulation of sound that only Imogen Heap’s music mind can create. There are some songs that I do love really only for the first 20 seconds. “Just Don’t Pretend”, by 16 Frames, “Sweet Disposition” The Temper Trap”. Can you think of songs that you listen to just for that sweet intro? In other news, a great new show to occupy you this semester; The Deep End. I was expecting it to be completely idiotic, but it was very watchable. There are enough talented actors in this show to give me confidence. The guy from Jack and Bobby! Eggs from True Blood! Rachelle LeFevre! Mac from Veronica Mars! And many more.  The first episode covered a lot of territory without being stuffed with too many plots. And yes, slightly less sex than Grey’s Anatomy but no unbearable and self-involved characters (*cough* Meredith). I’ll watch this show! Now, on to ordering books for classes in two days.

And I thought the Stress would never come

Yes, it is official. I am officially about to flip a shit. Somehow, I have two papers, a project, and lots of lovely reading to do this week. But that is why I am writing right now. I just need a few minutes of peace, just me and my blog. I have been thinking about the movie I saw on Friday night with some friends, 500 Days of Summer. I loved and hated that movie at the same time. The music was freaking luscious and atmospheric and affecting and perfectly timed. I felt the pain and love of Joseph Gordon Levitt. But I feel like that had more to do with his acting then the quality of this film’s message. I mean, how could anyone understand Zooey Deschanel’s character? How could you not hate her, I mean, honestly? Is that what falling in love really is? The character of Tom manages to pour every drop of his heart into loving this girl, but he doesn’t even understand the truth of who she is. At the same time, I have not been moved by a movie like that in awhile. I wanted to cheer at the end when things finally began to look up for Tom. The last shot that began the days again with “1″ was perfect. Back to the soundtrack…I knew I was in love when Mr. Gordon-Levitt was showing Ms. Deschanel the city skyline and “Sweet Disposition”  by Temper Trap came on. It was one of those profound moments when you say, “WHAT IS THAT SONG!?!? Hearing it is hearing the truth of the universe”. That is real love.

p.s. Also shout out to Minka Kelly.  So good in the one scene she had.