Musical musings for October

Technology failed me last month and is the key reason why I am posting this in November as opposed to October. My beloved macbook of six and a half years decided that it would no longer connect to the Internet. After a trip to the Apple genius bar, an authorised third party repairer and an attempt at a quick, cheap fix I am now resigned to hooking my macbook up to the Internet via a cable. It may sound a little bit silly, but in all honesty I totally prefer this option to putting money into something that is on borrowed time. The cable is doing the trick at zero cost and hopefully will allow me the time to save up for a new macbook because I don't want to go back to a laptop even if they are cheaper. So there you have the back story as to part of the reason why I am doing this at least ten days later than normal. Regardless, country still reigns supreme except for Taylor Swift as she decided to go more mainstream and so did I for just one catchy song:

• Love You Like That - Canaan Smith
• Automatic - Miranda Lambert
• Sun Daze - Florida Georgia Line
• One Great Mystery - Lady Antebellum
• 747 - Lady Antebellum
• Style - Taylor Swift

I've definitely been listening to music more, especially at work, which is why it is great to mix new songs with old favourites. 

October's musical musings can be found on these albums (images courtesy of iTunes)

2014 fall television

How quickly the months fly by and we find ourselves once more wading through the many new fall TV shows adding a select few to our existing viewing rotation. As sad as it sounds, this is one of my favourite things about fall partly because the weather makes it enticing to stay indoors and indulge in what may seem like a bad habit. Unfortunately, one show has already been tried and discarded, Bad Judge. However, there are still seven I am trying and one more still to come:

• A to Z (NBC Network)
• The Flash (CW Network)
• Forever (ABC Network)
• Gotham (Fox Network)
• Stalker (CBS Network)
• How to Get Away With Murder (ABC Network)
• Scorpion (CBS Network)
• State of Affairs (NBC Network)

Throw in all the other shows I am already watching and I have quite the full plate of television viewing so thank goodness for pvrs. My only hope is that I have enough self control to mix inactivity with some sort of physical exertion. Time will be the telling factor for sure and maybe the weather too.

Caramel apple oreo pops

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and grateful for all things, both big and small. Well this is how I look at the occasion seeing as I am not a Canadian. By the way, I feel it only fitting to be eating homemade pumpkin pie (not made by me) while I write this. I am thankful for so many things, primarily being happy, healthy and having been afforded so many amazing opportunities in my life so far. However, for everything I am thankful and grateful for, I know I have not tapped into all of my potential and fulfilled half my goals in life. In order to do this, I need to breakdown a few self-imposed barriers, but perhaps thoughts and words for another musing. Thanksgiving allows me the opportunity to do a bit of baking and spend the Sunday prior in the company of some really good people, who have been generous enough to open their home to me time and time again thanks to one of favourite people. For the baking portion, I was excited to use some limited edition oreos I had purchased from Target during my recent holiday. I do so very much enjoy the treasure trove that I find each time I visit this store. I used them as the key ingredient in a Bakerella recipe I found here.  

Unfortunately, like so many recipes I try that require a polished finish I am yet to be able to decorate beyond an amateurish skill level. Hence, the below photographic evidence of my attempt to disguise the mess I created coating the pops with the candy melt. 

My saving grace is that they tasted delicious and the rustic look was actually surprisingly appealing. Just one of many sweet treats consumed post-turkey dinner, which was scrumptious both the first time and when leftovers were eaten a day later.