the lonesome lows don't quite go away overnight

Album Listens (12/10)

Julia Jacklin, Pre Pleasure: Quite the atmosphere piece. I've listened completely twice now, and it is, in a weird way, difficult to select individual tracks for my rotating playlists, because the album as a whole piece is such a cohesive mood. Which isn't so say that there isn't movement, or excellent guitar. I like it a lot. I like her lyrics, and the way the music moves.

Muna, Live at Electric Lady: This live EP really showcases the expert musicianship in the band. Taken, August (a Taylor Swift cover), and Anything But Me are highlights, but this version of Silk Chiffon is just... next level. There's some awesome mixing, AND Naomi does verse 2, showcasing her absolutely perfect voice. 

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New-to-me Recipes (18/12)

Salmon and Udon Stirfry: Made this for my birthday dinner, and it turned out really good. The salmon is kept spice-free, adding a really clean taste to balance out the flavor fest of saucy udon stirfry with bok choy, peppers, and my favorite recent food purchase, furikake! The sushi sauce makes leftovers a LITTLE bit too fishy if served without salmon, but that's really my only critique. 

Slow-Cooker Boursin Chicken Pasta: I'd never had Boursin cheese before, but this recipe looked so creamy and good that I couldn't resist. In the end, it was all a bit... bland? Essentially the cream cheese, chicken (shredded), and pasta. No one hated it though, so we're going to attempt a version two with some sun-dried tomato. 

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We're wrapped episode two of A League of Their Own (so good) but otherwise haven't had the energy or... anything for watching much. We're consider turning Hulu back on for Abbott Elementary, (possibly) The Patient, and What We Do In The Shadows.

For my birthday, Liz and E got me a beautiful Coleus plant. My other exciting purchase is a new sheet set and pillow. I'm truly an Old.