Slow like Honey… Molasses
I’ve been slow to write to y’all, but everything else around me has been moving in such a whirlwind I feel like I’m double-dutching trying to decipher when to hop in and out.
So where should we first jump in at? Last month I dropped a mix which the photo from above is from and I feel it encompasses my mood -music wise as of late. Special Instructions v.2 inspired by my nowadays set filled with street soul and love songs galore! I took a day off from school because I had to get prepared for this all vinyl gig later that evening for Half Magic and Dieux launch party and I hardly play vinyl let along an all vinyl set so I was pretty stressed and recorded this to alleviate some of that tension. I’ll always turn to music to relieve me.
One thing I tend to feel guilty about is taking mental health days, but they were needed in abundance this semester. I have to remind myself i’m not in my late teens early 20s anymore. I’m not partying on school nights instead of studying, I actually do my homework. I also have a vivid goal in mind this go ‘round. It’s fine to take breaks (no matter the reason) but especially when you’re feeling burnout on the rise.
My BSAAx Science research group has basically taken over my friday’s, It hasn’t been as rewarding as I thought it would be when I initially signed on as a cohort, but I get a stipend and it’s credited for when I transfer schools so, at this point it is what it is.
I also DJ’ed A Fucking Magazine launch (that’s the name of the magazine) upstairs at PR for the first time. It was fun as hell, but I think i’m too short to be djing sitting down! My arms can’t reach. I then hopped in an uber to close out the night and my homies new party body rock at Wu Lou Lounge. I love a double feature.
Went up state with my boo and some friends and it was the relaxation I needed! Their house is so divine. We got stuck in traffic on the way up and have you ever been in a rush to chill? I’ve been thinking about that question ever since.
I’ve taken a break on buying cds (kinda) but here’s some pick ups I’ve remembered to take pics of.
I’ve been trying to sit down and listen to my current collection as of late, and it’s just as fun as going record shopping I have no idea what i’m going to stumble upon.
Earthlings is probably the craziest book I’ve ever read, and that’s all i’m going to say about it. Read it at your own risk!!!!
Been trying to decide what the outcome will be of my over growing collection of books! Might donate some to the plethora of black bookstores around me, or to a community organization. If you’re reading this and have an idea, or simply want to borrow a book hit my line!
If i’m not being an overachiever with my good reads reading goal, or studying for school, or DJing; I’m trying my best to spend much needed quality time with my loved ones. It’s been a challenging couple of months trying to balance it all, but taking it slow has really proved to be the formula of resolution. I’ll leave you with these two tracks as they embody my fall mood. The soundtrack to this read if you will.
P.S. my special instruction for you is to move as slow as you need to. No need to rush to chill. :)
-Ella