Toast & Niblets

Here are some ways you can help the South’s tornado victims: http://www.good.is/post/how-to-help-the-south-s-tornado-victims

1) The Naked and Famous

2) Foster the People

3) Adele

4) Bon Iver

5) M83

6) The Strokes

While toying with the idea of making peach jam this weekend, I was reminded of the annual Georgia Peach Festival. Apparently, the festival will showcase “the world’s largest peach cobbler”. Yummy! I remember the peach ice cream at the festival. It is one of my favorite childhood memories. I wish I could go this year (June 4 - 11), but alas, I guess I’ll have to settle for just making peach jam. :)

Tonight, on my way back from my first experience of anti-gravity yoga, which induced nausea and massive headaches, I found myself revisiting a discussion I had had with a colleague today. The entire chat was about how time and relinquishing the need to control/predict everything can present magical surprises. We talked about relishing in the simple joys in life that bring a smile to your face. Then, of course, I began to really dig in and ponder about what those things are. Here’s what I came up with, all of which are from today.

1) My evening shower with my favorite soap, white grapefruit, from Saipua.

2) A bowl of “Mom’s Chicken Soup” from Whole Foods.

3) Making a complete fool of yourself and sharing that experience with friends —> anti-gravity yoga.

4) Keeping in touch with the people who bring you love and joy.

5) Realizing that you are enough (thanks Brene Brown).

6) Mentors.

7) Pinwheel cookies.

8) A really good cup of coffee and/or Black & Blueberry tea with soy milk and honey from Coyi Cafe.

9) The smell of clean laundry.

10) Modern Family — Absolutely love this television show.

11) Sunshine, iPod, and a good walk home.

La vie est belle!

Here is Refinery29’s top picks for this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. I really want to see “Last Night” and “Lotus Eaters”. By the way, you can rent “Last Night” for $7 on iTunes. Movie tickets are $12 or so anyway these days, why not expend $7 on iTunes?