Tigers do not find worth in power or money. They will be completely honest about how they feel and expect the same of you. On the other hand, they seek approval from peers and family. Generally, because of their charming personalities Tigers are well liked. Often, failing at a given task or being unproductive in his personal or professional life can cause a Tiger to experience a depression. Criticism from loved ones can also generate this type of Tiger reaction. Still, like all felines, Tigers always land on their feet, ready for their next act in life, pursuing it with unyielding energy and hunting it infallibly. Tigers are unpredictable and it would be unwise to underestimate their reactions. They may appear cool, but they have the Big Cat's instincts to pounce at a moment's warning. The Chinese say having a Tiger in the house is the very best protection against the evils of fire, burglary.
Doesn't that last bit make you wanna be my roommate? lol I love it! Okay, on to another rousing edition of Jen's Current Interests...
Music: Lately I've been hunting good music like my life depended on it! The top players, as of late, are:
I will forever be grateful that I randomly found this guy. I know he's been around for a while but fate would have it that I discovered him now and the music god's have an eternal devotee since blessing my with Adams work. Yes, a bit dramatic, but my love runs deep! Photo cred to another genius, Annie Leibovitz.
Patty Griffin
Killer voice and I just love her bluesy, classic sound. If my life were a soundtrack, she would have the whole middle portion of the album. Also, I'd kill to have her hair.
I find it hard to put into words my absolute devotion to this guy. It pains me that he's no longer with us, because his voice is like a tall glass of deep, rich, red wine. You can just feel it coursing through your veins until it punctures your heart and you are eternally affected and feel everything that he did when he sang his songs. Should you have a glass of wine while listening to Buckley, make sure you aren't alone or feeling particularly sensitive/vulnerable. And can we just talk about this picture?? Actually, it really speaks for itself. It's everything.
I forget how I found these guys, but suffice it to say, I'm glad I did. They are just a fun listen and look like a great live band! I'm so excited to see them in concert here in Madison later this month. It's going to be so fun!
Always and forever, but I am making a desperate plea to the music god's right now to find me a friend or two to go with to see the band in concert at Alpine this summer! I missed them last year and I'll be damned if the concerts are sold out before I get the chance to redeem myself...)
Writing: I've been writing and reading a lot of poetry lately. I think the ball started rolling for me in fifth grade as part of a homework assignment. I found it wasn't that difficult and pretty fun, but never got serious about it. I may have written a handful of poems while in college, but never bothered keeping them. On a whim I recently saw the movie Bright Star (which I highly recommend!), about John Keats, and have a renewed interest. So it's been Keats, Henry Rollins (really heavy, dark stuff, but I'm strangely into it), and others. Garrison Keillor's The Writer's Almanac is a great, fun website filled with fun facts and a poetry library to get schooled in some fantastic poets! Also....
This lovely lady graced Madison with her presence this past February (Eat, Pray, Love author) and it was such a treat to see her live, in the flesh! My mom and I were dead center, five rows back from the stage and she was on fire. I'd kill for her wit, it just oozes so effortlessly from the woman! She's got this warm, friendly personality that makes you want to take her home with you and be BFF's. She speaks like she writes and is very generous in sharing her life with complete strangers (I can relate!). I wanna be just like her when I grow up! haha
Misc: I love good shopping deals (I'm a frequent Target shopper!) and recently stumbled upon this awesome, eclectic consignment shop...
For the longest time I thought it was a store for women my grandmas age, but when I walked in there I was surprised at how much variety they have! Every single wall and floor space is covered with everything from bedding to accessories to clothing to, well, you name it and they've probably got it! Vintage wonderland full of goodies that make my mouth water. I LOVE IT!! And speaking of things that make my mouth water...
THE BREAKFAST BURRITO!
So wonderful and delicious and the perfect way to start a full day of drinking (which is what we do in Wisconsin in the winter, haven't you heard?). Middleton's annual Bockfest was this weekend and my crew and I started it off the right way, with bellies full of breakfast burrito awesomeness!! Oh but we did it up right and made them ourselves. No fast food nonsense! It was perfect, just like the day. Lots of beer, good music, and DANCING! I don't have a camera but will likely snag pics from everyone else and post a few up here.
Well, I hope this post makes up for lost time (to all 3 or 4 of you that read this, haha). Have a good one and HAPPY SPRING!!
