Hello and Happy Friday!
I just came back from the BookCrossing meeting in Coburg that takes place once a month and is always a great hangout on a Friday night and a good start into the weekend. I met awesome people, made new friends, discovered fantastic books and had conversations that easily lasted four hours with just one Campari Soda to moisturize my throat. It is seriously so good that some people drive over an hour to meet at the Hungry Highlander in Coburg and talk about books and whatnot. I love talking to people because I learn something from each and every one. I want to share a little quote I love and then start with my Five Things. Enjoy!
“Your assumptions about the lives of others are in direct relation to your naïve pomposity. Many people you believe to be rich are not rich. Many people you think have it easy worked hard for what they got. Many people who seem to be gliding right along have suffered and are suffering.”
Reading: Le husband is back which usually means he brings back many books I ordered. Yay! I finished Brave Enough by Cheryl Strayed today and loved it. It is a beautiful little book full of inspiriting quotes. My favorite is:
“If someone is being unkind or petty or jealous or distant or weird, you don’t have to take it in. You don’t have to turn it into a big psychodrama about your worth. That behavior so often is not even about you. It’s about the person who’s being unkind or petty or jealous or distant or weird. If this were summed up on a bumper sticker, it would say: Don’t own other people’s crap. The world would be a better place if we all did that.”
I also start reviewing Andie Mitchell’s Eating in the Middle – A Mostly Wholesome Cookbook. I will write an official review on bloggingforbooks and of course on my blog soon. Currently, I am reading Nora Ephron’s book The Most of Nora Ephron. I love her. She was/is an amazing writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, producer, director [When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and many more] and even blogger. With 576 pages, most certainly not a quick read but I will enjoy and savor every single page.
Watching: My brother recommended The Martian with Matt Damon and I of course had to watch it. His movie recommendations are usually pretty spot on and I was never disappointed. All I can say after watching it is: WATCH THIS MOVIE! It is fantastic.
I am looking forward to watch Monsieur Chocolat, Peggy Guggenheim documentary and Minimalism: A Documentary.
Listening: I looked through my husbands music online and found two great CD’s. Portishead – Dummy and the Prince “Batman” album. I also discovered Lubomyr Malnyk and his album Illirion. So beautiful. You remember Richard Ashcroft and the song Bitter Sweet Symphony? He came out with a new album called “These People”. It is pretty awesome.
Discovering/Learning: Did you read or hear of Moorea Seales yet? Lately, she is all over the web with her online store and a fantastic selection of jewelry, books and so much more. Looking for gifts online? Nice clothing and whatnot? Do check out her website. Another great website to find deco and gadgets is Feinedinge.
Have you read my last post on Chocolaterie Seelenlust in Coburg? You want chocolate and are in Coburg? Plan a visit to this fantastic place. YUM!
Check out this app and download it for free if you need a little help with mediation and staying or becoming calmer. It works for me. I love it. Highly recommended.
Jacques Henri Lartigue is one of my top ten French photographers and painters.
This book just has been published in February and is full of his amazing artwork and of course on my Wishlist! [Hint Hint, le husband!]
Looking forward to: Working with my friend Mischa and his artwork. He is an amazing person and painter and has a plethora of beautiful paintings. I will write an entire article about him and his work, with interview and so much more . So stay tuned for that.
If you are into design and architecture, the Coburger Desingnertage will open soon. It will take place from May 31st to June 5th and is absolutely worth a visit. I will be there for sure!
Have a great weekend. Enjoy it.
