Bonnaroo, Part II

After a brief political interlude, the adventures continues!

The rest of our days at Roosky were amazing--I had an overall tan permanently seared into my skin, but we heard so much incredible music that I don't even care. Plus, overalls are awesome. And now I look like I'm always wearing them.

the masses

the fountain, before it took on its characteristic day-3 brownish tinge

Day Three started slowly--we waited in line at the Comedy Tent for Ed Helms' Comedy Hour and then lounged in the shade of a tree, listening to the Cults.

When we finally got into the Comedy Tent, we were pretty happy with life--air conditioning and shade and Ed Helms--what could go wrong? Sadly, Ed wasn't all that funny. His bluegrass was wonderful, but we were expecting stand-up and definitely didn't get it. We ended up dipping out early, but Andy from the Office will always have a place in our heart, Ed! (*break me off a piece of that fancy feast*)

In an attempt to salvage the rest of the morning, we rode in the Ferris Wheel which is a bonnaroo-must. Its amazing to see the whole scene from up high!

Mumford & Sons, one of the bands we were most excited about seeing, ended up canceling their show due to some medical problems. We were crushed, but Jack Johnson filled in for them, and he's pretty sensational. We also got to see Tallest Man On Earth, Cat Power, and The Lumineers, so all was not lost.

We ended the night with a dance party in the Silent Disco. Clearly, I came to get down--my whole body was aching from my dance moves when we went to bed that night! I also made sure to get an energy ball going, although my sister dropped it a few times. Its definitely an official roo dance move and absolute necessity at any dance rave. 

Day Four was possible the greatest concert experience of my life. Even though the Macklemore fans nearly killed us (we literally got caught up in a mob and nearly trampled--if the Tom Petty fans had not lifted us over the barricade into safety, we would have gotten crushed) he was wonderful live. So much energy, so much fun, and I was covered in chill bumps in the 99 degree weather when he sang Same Love.

fur coat he got from an audience member

After Kendrick Lamar did his thing (even though I'm an avid hip hop fan, I just don't get him.) THE NATIONAL were up! And our perseverance paid off--we got to be right smack dab in the front row. 

mere feet from my favorites. 

And then...THIS HAPPENED.

This is possibly the greatest picture I have ever taken at a show, because he was literally on top of me. The freakout that ensued after he left was amazing--every single one of us was screaming from joy. Matt, you have no idea how much you rocked our world with that. 

Also, your show was delicious and wonderful and I had so much fun that I have bought tickets to see you again in both Nashville and Kentucky in the fall. I may have a problem.

After we recovered from our National nirvana, we sat down with our dinner of cheez-its and apples and savored our last cookies and cream pop tart while we listened to the king himself, Tom Petty. He is such a rock star--I loved it.

Even though we had to leave early to get home--I had that whole work thing on Monday--we got to hear Free Fallin' so I wasn't terribly crushed.

Thank you, Bonnaroo for the best weekend ever. Despite the near death experience, some show cancellations, and your never ending lines this year (seriously, we gotta work on that), I still love you dearly. Can't wait until next year!

see Part I here!

Its been a little (ok, a lot) quiet over here these last few months. I wish I could say its because I've been having a grand old time living life away from my computer, buts its actually the total opposite: I've been chained to this stupid machine for weeks on end, memorizing and studying, typing, and learning. Missing out on fall. Missing out on fun. I have stacks of Cooking Light, Glamour, and Kinfolk sitting in my room, their spines waiting to be cracked. My recipe to-do list is overflowing but all I ever have time for these days are salads and oatmeal. I stayed in town for Thanksgiving break instead of going home to my family so that I can prepare for final exams. It most certainly has not been the most fun time of my life, but its approaching its end. Finals may kill me, as will the anxiety of waiting for grades, and the inevitable crushing disappointment I will feel when those grades don't meet my expectations. But its approaching its end.

I won't be neglecting this space that much anymore though. The happiness I get from writing and posting and sharing is worth the study time it steals. I have some fun recipes lined up, holiday gift guides, and a whole lot of Nashville to share in these upcoming weeks.

In honor of Thanksgiving, today my heart is full of:

My family

There is no way I would have gotten through...well, anything, without them. They're the funniest, kindest, and most amazing people I know. Their encouragement and support is unyielding and I'm so thankful for each of them.

My soulmates.

We may be in three different states this year, but keeping in touch with them and hearing about their lives is always a highlight of my week. I miss everything about this picture, but I'm so proud of them both for working hard and achieving so much. I hope they do realize though that I'm kidnapping them and dragging them to Nashville next time I see them. I think 6 months apart has been plenty.

School.

Yes. I'm even thankful for school. I'm thankful I have the opportunity to keep educating myself, and building up for my future. This is a privilege. I forget that a lot, but its worth reminding myself that this is special, and not to be wasted.

The miscellaneous things:

Mumford & Sons

I dont want to think about where my life would be if this hadn't been playing on repeat since it came out.

Greek Yogurt

Coffee. And all caffeine, generally.

And finally, My absurd collection of fuzzy socks. For keeping me warm.

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I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings!

Pinterest Finds

Some current loves found on the rabbit hole known as Pinterest:

A tomato and peach salad for those ripe and delicious summer fruits.

White and fluffy bedsheets in a simple bedroom. Pretty much my ideal deco.

Girl crush worthy Hanneli Mustaparta and this outfit makes me ache for fall.

I've been spending a lot of quality time on Netflix watching Felicity. Not only is it the perfect "you're about to start school again" show (how I wish I was starting undergrad and not grad school though...hello butterflies.), but I adore Kerri Russel and her 90s style--all of my chunky sweaters would have been at home had I gone to college in the 90s.

Hair: please grow so that you can be as beautiful as Diane's. Thank you.

Adventures to go on.

And a song for Wednesday.