Frightened Rabbit

My good friend Connor texted me last week to listen to this band called Frightened Rabbit. He said he thought I would like them because they reminded him of Mumford and Sons. Connor, you did good! Although they are far from the greatness of Mumford and Sons, I am really loving this band. I bought their newest album today and have listened to it four times now. I highly recommend checking them out (The video posted is their most popular song off the new album). Personally they remind me more of bands like Of Monsters and Men or Wintersleep than Mumford. They're not a perfect band, but I'm still enjoying them nonetheless.

Be Thankful

This comes straight from the online counseling college blog. I've followed it ever since my mom showed it to me and check it almost everyday now. I especially loved this recent post and felt compelled to reblog it quick before class. Personally I need to be better at being thankful, and this illustrates perfectly why.


Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary
Because it means you’ve made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.

~Author Unknown~

The Great Gatsby

via society6

I finished The Great Gatsby today. I've been wanting to read it ever since I saw this incredible trailer I have posted below for it's upcoming film. After sitting down and reading it today I can now see why it is used so much in English classes. Not only is it one of the most well written books I've ever read but there are so many interesting themes and symbols that I don't want to go into too much detail with in case I spoil something. Fitzgerald has showed that the American dream isn't always all what it is made up to be.

If for some reason like me you haven't read this book yet I highly recommend doing so, and to do it before the movie comes out. It's a shame F. Scott Fitzgerald's life was cut so short and he wasn't able to write more books.


“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

The music is my favorite part of the trailer. I also love the cast.

Among the Sleep

Among the Sleep puts you in the first person perspective of a two year old child trying to find your parents. There is no traditional fighting combat in the game; instead you can only hide from your enemies to survive. It's a very original idea for a horror adventure game that has me very intrigued! So much in fact that I have backed this project on kickstarter in hopes that this game becomes a reality. I admire that this small studio from Norway called Killbrite Studios wants to remain free from the control of a producer, and has been working on this project while holding other part-time jobs. I sincerely hope that they not only finish the game but also that it's a commercial success.