Today, Leave Good for Great

My ears were first graced by the rhythmic beats and witty lyrics of Matt and Kim about two years ago. I first heard of the talented duo when one of my top-notch pals, my boyfriend, introduced me to their “Yea Yeah” single on Youtube, from their self-titled album; where the pair participates in a chaotic montage of food throwing magic. I had to know more!

After rummaging through cyberspace, I then discovered another one of their singles, “Daylight”, off of their Grand album. And my experience was ‘grand’ as I played that song over and over and over again; blaring from my car stereo, dancing to it in my room, and flexing my vocal cords while getting ready for the day. Shortly after, I decided that it was best to venture into more of their lyrical masterpieces than let them remain as unknown gems. I was not let down as I excavated the crevasse of their musical genius. Sadly, as time passed, Matt and Kim became “one of those great bands I used to listen to”, with the fix of their upbeat charm.

But wait!, Could this be?!, A new album…but not entirely new, released at the end of 2010 to be exact. Immediately my interest in the band was rekindled. I started listening to their most recent album Sidewalks only a week ago, and have listened to it every day since then. They’ve done it again; they’ve released another supercharged, musical magnum opus. I hate to pick favorites but this album is crazy fresh, from slow rhythms to upbeat jams. One of my favorite songs from the album, “Cameras”, has one of the best music videos I have seen for a while (aside from Katy Perry’s “ET”). While the remaining songs on the album all measure up to the creative genius displayed by this great single. I can’t wait for future melodies from this rad twosome.

Their fresh beats and sharp linguistics always put a smile on my face and a tap in my foot.

I Think I'm Going to Boston

Recently, I packed up my bags with few in tow to venture to the ‘oh so sweet, sweet’ land of Boston. It wasn’t the architectural allure, or the historical ambiance; it was the general movement of the city that I fell in love with. I know that I may pose some bias with this assessment, being that I have not yet voyaged to many of our nation’s great cities. But I found it difficult to leave such a great city behind for the journey home.

Boston shows its own personality, with its small-town charm and adventurous experiences that continuously await. The structural design of the city contributes to the amazing feeling you get when you walk its streets, enter its shops or enjoy its times past. You can almost hear the city whispering to you, “It’s okay to unwind, indulge, and soak up whatever the day has to offer.” One day you may enjoy shopping for trinkets in Chinatown’s marketplace, and the next day you may tap into your historical vein by walking the Freedom Trail, taking in the sites along the course. I was surprised to find that walking in and out of all the old structures and enjoying all the history was my favorite part of the entire visit. Shopping even took the back-burner! Although that's always a lot of fun, with street vendors on almost every corner trying to haggle some sort of great deal.


We were also able to experience the famous Boston Market! As you first approach this chaotic hall, your stomach is soothed by the delicious aromatics running through the air.  You can be quickly overwhelmed by the sheer amount of people bustling through to find some sort of yummy treats for lunch. However, there are plenty of places to choose from and the ordering process reminds you a little of the big city feel. I enjoyed my first city authentic panini and it was delicious! I couldn't tell you what meat was on the sandwich and for some reason, I didn't care; which is unusual for such a picky eater as me. The entire experience was amazing and I would love the thought of being able to visit the great city of Boston again.


Regardless of how you may feel about Boston, or even your own hometown, learn to take a minute to just slow down and marinate in the town’s offerings. You may find something new, exciting, and worth the adventure. 

...And So It Was

Alright, here it goes. It's finally time to share my opinions with the world, as if I haven't secretly tried already. But, I'm limited to those around me, not specifically 'proximity' of course. I began another blog adventure but sadly left it to surpass its limits of mega 'webs'. Now it's time to get serious. I plan on providing you, the general public, with my valuable thoughts on...everything, or anything more accurately put. What I mean is, I plan on reviewing about anything I feel may be useful or that I just find fascinating. I may also get sidetracked with an occasional post about something else super-awesome that I feel I must share with all of you.

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