Steven Bindernagel - Untitled (2010) - Watercolor and acrylic pencil on yupo paper
Chile-fried butternut squash tacos with mango pineapple salsa
Andreas Nicolas Fischer; Schwarm VII; [generative Software]; 2013; Dimensions variable;
Lana Del Rey - Young & Beautiful.
I love Lana. I know, at age 23, with a solid education under my belt, a full time job, and plenty of common sense, you would think I would be over the phase in my life where I swoon over some media-built actor or singer. But I love Lana.
You can watch her recent video Ride here. I pulled a few of the quotes I like from the video:
“I had a chameleon soul. No moral compass pointing due north. No fixed personality. Just an inner indecisiveness as wide and wavering as the ocean.”
“Who are you? Are you in touch with all of your darkest fantasies? Have you created a life for yourself where you can experience them?”
“And when I’m at war with myself I ride, I just ride.”
- Lana Del Rey
I love running long distance - it gives me time to think, time to reflect, time to soak in my surroundings, time to appreciate the fresh air, and time to listen to my music.
A good playlist can determine the speed, length and mood of my run.
Here are my favorite songs to listen to when running or working out, and the ones I’ll be rocking out to this Sunday when I am running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. Enjoy!

The Distance - Cake
The Fighter (feat. Ryan Tedder) - Gym Class Heroes
Is Anybody Out There? - K’NAAN, Nelly Furtado
Forever - Drake, Lil Wayne, Kayne West, Eminem
Body Work - Morgan Page, Tegan & Sara
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
Don’t Stop - Foster the People
Lose Yourself - Eminem
Comeback Kid - Sleigh Bells
Fall Behind Me - The Donnas
Carried Away - Passion Pit
Take Me Out - Franz Ferinand
Dog Days Are Over - Florence + The Machine


This weekend I went to Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park. Saw some really great artists. To name a few: Regina Spektor, Stevie Wonder, Fun and Franz Ferdinand.
And - look at that crowd!
I am posting this song due to my excitement of getting to see my favorite country singer, Brad Paisley, perform tonight!
For the record, this is my favorite song.
Saw Ingrid Michaelson live this week. She was amazing. As is this music video.

I have not listened to anything else but Lana Del Rey for over a week now. This album is fantastic!