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August Recap

August was a blur and time needs to slow down a little :’)

I am so happy September is here but my brain can’t comprehend how we’re here already! This is my favorite time of the year and I am curious to see what the Autumn season will bring ♥︎ only 21 days until the Equinox! 

With finding new music and old favorite songs, my listening minutes have definitely been progressively going up. I can for sure say The Thread by Willow and the Untitled.jpeg live by Jessie Mazin were easily my most listened albums and artists for August. I know for how much these albums touched my heart and soul they will keep in rotation for quite a while longer:) 

An honorable mention goes to an incredible Cd find while physical media hunting, finally tracked down the Fox Animated Studios soundtrack for Anastasia! 

Reading physical literature was far and few between this month but I successfully finished Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain :’) I will probably make a separate post about it but I enjoyed it so very much. I specifically read this to prepare for the A24 film Tony, directed by 

Matt Johnson. Growing up I was inspired and infatuated with Anthony Bourdain watching his shows so now reading his book(s) and watching the adaptation of Kitchen Confidential its a perfect example of your childhood interests following you into adulthood. I guess with saying that it can also be applied to comic books as well :) the comic of many from this month, I thoroughly enjoyed this addition of Web of Spider-Man! This comic is from 1985 and was in pristine condition and I was so excited to add it to my comic collection. I do have to say it was hard picking a favorite since I found so many treasures comic book hunting this month super enjoyed the artwork and color saturation of the pages, I truly believe that comics before 1999 our superior. 

I didn’t do too much movie watching this month, especially in the theater, but I at least kept up with logging new watches to Letterboxd! I went to see Tony in the theater twice and definitely made me cry more than that :’) I was very touched by the way that Johnson put together the film. Visuals, the vibe, the soundtrack just incredible storytelling. I will Be looking out for it on DVD to add to my library! The new avatar film and hoppers were very enjoyable, after waiting such a long time for new Avatar the Last Airbender media it was well worth the wait:) I hope they continue making stories within that universe♥︎ hoppers is not at all what I expected it to be, but it was still a cute movie nonetheless and a lot of the messages they tried to portray I hope we’re being listened to.

Been chefin it up at home, learning how to make new dishes and new techniques! The August star dish is Ratatouille! I love love love the Pixar film Ratatouille and I’ve always wanted to make the dish so I took it upon myself to gather all the ingredients and make one of the best meals I’ve ever cooked♥︎ I wished I made more time to cook and bake then August launched me right into it! Realigning my life and priorities to include more food creating and knowledge! 

On to September! 

Holy Haul Batman!

 Gotta love a successful physical media haul! I went to two Half Priced Books locations to find some treasures and not only did I get more than expected I also found some media that I’ve been looking for for years! 

For books I got Wildwood by Colin Meloy to prep for the new Laika Studios film adaptation coming out in October and I found a book I have legitimately been looking for for at least ten years:’) which is ‘From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler ! I’m excited to read Wildwood for the first time but the young girl in me is beyond ecstatic to reread a novel from my childhood:) 

I am a sucker for a cd or cassette tape since I grew up with both and with building my physical media collection, they are a must find! I have genuinely been looking for all six of these soundtracks/albums on CD or tape so my day was made!

Last but definitely not least is the movie haul!

When I say I have been searching FOREVER for secretary im so serious so man was I excited to find it xD 

same for penelope and the complete that 70’s show! So over joyed for all of these finds :’) 

It’s crazy that after not seeking out certain media after a long while of no luck that most of them popped out at me in this trip! Remaining hopeful for the next treasure hunt fingers crossed!

Fahl Friday

 Today marks another magical night of live music from the earth angel Mary Fahl! She is the former lead singer of October Project, one of the most beautiful, poetic and haunting (in a good way) groups. Mary is like a siren drawing you in with her beautiful voice, truly a warm wave pulling you into the ocean. A true force of nature♥︎ 

Even though it will already be a great day at work, this is going to get me through the day :’)  will of course be listening to my playlist which I’ve also linked below! If you are looking for your next 90’s whimsigoth band/sound, October Project and Mary Fahl is a great next stop ;)

Lunar Eclipse 08/27/26

 Just experienced one of the most beautiful and magical moments of a lifetime! I have seen a lunar eclipse with my own eyes!

Not only was the experience from the beginning to peak eclipse incredibly mesmerizing but I saw a bright sparkling shooting star dance across the sky with the brightest tail! Right under the eclipse! Wow :’) I truly don’t have words to express how beautiful the moment was and the emotions that washed over me. I’ve never seen one before it was so unbelievable, left me completely speechless.

So grateful I didn’t give into bedtime because of work or I would’ve missed it. Just a sign to make the moves to experience more in life:)

New Recipe!

 Added a new recipe to the Anyone Can Cook page! 

This time on the menu it’s cinnamon rolls ♥︎

time in the garden

 This is my first season growing my own herbs / food and  I’m so happy to document they’re ready for repotting! My pride and joy right now is the Holy Basil/ Tulsi plant that has reach new heights so quickly:’) 

But can’t forget to mention the progress on the other herbs and pepper plant! 

Repotting will take place by the end of the week then a new set up will have to take place, maybe even a new porch greenhouse! Will also have to start over with the lemon balm seeds since they didn’t do very well ( not sure why they weren’t happy like the other seeds/what I did wrong) I’ll have to figure out the best method - Only time will tell!