Aujourd-hui, je me sens trés français (a.k.a. Musician's Review #9 - We Were Evergreen)

Today I'm feeling very French.
(Or, as the French would say, aujourd-hui, je me sens trés français...)

Anyway, keeping up with the theme, today's Musician's Review is We Were Evergreen, an "indie-electro-pop trio" from Paris, France.

These are definitely a band to put on any summer playlist - their music is very summery and light, making use of ukuleles and mini xylophones and shakers that look like apples...

Although originally from France, the band have crossed the Channel to the UK, making waves in both countries; particularly with their song Leeway (which reached Number 6 in the French charts!) :

 

 

And here are We Were Evergreen with 'Penguins and Moonboots'.

And the video's also incredibly cool - which is a bonus!

My Enjoyments in Life

Tea

Any tea. Anything.
I love tea.
I probably love tea almost as much as I love my best friend.

He is aware of this.

I think my obsession started through Guides. I probably drink on average 1.5 mugs of tea every Thursday evening, and more whenever I'm camping.

 I'm easily pleased...


Folk Music

As you probably already know, I'm a bit of a folk-fan. I don't know when I really started enjoying this kind of music, but it's now an enjoyment of mine. 

Friends and Family

In typically clichéd fashion, I can't compile this list without including these wonderful people. Although I may not show it all the time - and I may not say it to their faces - but I really do love them, and thank them for everything they've done for me.

And now I sound like I've just gone and won an Oscar...
 

Using My Imagination

My parents say that, ever since I could, I've been writing, and making up stories.  Over the last few years, this hasn't quite been the case (Writer's Block is both a hindrance and a curse!) but I find that there's always something circling in my head - a half-there idea; a character; a plot line...

I also have this annoying - yet often highly entertaining -  tendency to people-watch/make-up-stories-about-people-in-Tesco.

'Tis great, until they start to realise what you're doing...


The Countryside

I live in the countryside, so it's a comfort to me. I like little quaint villages in the middle of nowhere, and public footpaths, and knowing my neighbours.  There are only 6 cities in the whole of my country, so most of the land is mountainous and un-urban. 

Languages

I really love languages. 
They're a great passion of mine, for some strange, unknown reason...

I speak 2 languages fluently, and can speak a bit of French - and would love to learn more. 
My dream is to be able to communicate with people from other countries in their languages, rather than depending on them understanding mine.

One of my friends is a massive linguist, and I really envy his talent for languages.

If You're Happy And You Know It Clap Your Hands

Hey guys!

So today, I can actually say that I'm truly happy.

Ok, so generally I'd consider myself to be a relatively happy person. I don't tend to complain unnecessarily, try not to take things for granted, smile at least once every day...

But today, even though I have 2 exams next week that I'm absolutely dreading, and a heck of a lot of revising to do, I actually feel incredibly happy.

Here are 5 things that have made me truly happy today:

1. The sun shining through my bedroom window
2. Re-downloading Spotify and finding all of my old playlists and music
3. Hearing that one song that reminded me of that one person
4. Finding time to read 54 pages of my new book
5. The feeling of nostalgia after finding a pair of my brother's sunglasses from when he was a baby

Ok, so these may seem like minor things, but put them together and - like a science experiment - they form something new; something exciting; something magical...

So, today I'd like to ask you guys a question.
What makes you happy? 
Is it something specific - like a particular song or event?
Or is it something general - like the weather?

Feel free to comment and let me know!!!

That post where the obscure Brit explains her love for American Football...

Hello!

So, today's post will only be a relatively short one, because my exams start next week and my mind's been predominantly focused on revision and fundraising nights for Greece - hence why I haven't posted for a while!

Anyway, onto the post...

I'm not American, and I don't tend to watch much NFL, but I have a bit of a thing for College Football.  It could be because I watched the whole 5 seasons of 'Friday Night Lights' a few years ago, but I watched a few games on TV last year and kind of got into it.

So, today's the 3rd day of the NFL Draft, where college juniors/seniors from around the USA get drafted into NFL teams.  I find the concept really cool - apparently it's quite a big deal and I've been told that it's a bit like an X Factor concept (I don't like X Factor, but the concept sounds cool!).  I've really wanted to watch it, but apparently the only way I properly can is by some slightly illegal websites that I don't fancy trying, so...

Anyway. the team I always tended to see play (by complete chance) were the Arizona Wildcats, from University of Arizona.

And, a few weeks ago, I found out that their star Running Back/junior/my favourite player, Ka'Deem Carey, was on the draft.

And a few minutes ago, I found out that he was picked, fourth round, for Chicago Bears.  Which means, next season (hopefully), he'll be playing proper, full-fledged NFL-standard football. 
Which I think is pretty darn epic!

In other news, Eurovision's on tonight (yayyayyayyay!). 
Sorry revision, but you can wait...