Music, Books, Miles, and Looks of April

Another month has come and gone.  I'm ok with how fast life is going right now.  I just want it to be June so I can have this test behind me.  I am sure my friends & family want it to be over, too, as they are probably sick of hearing about it. 

I digress.  Here is the recap for April!

Music:

Violin by Amos Lee - When I finished the CFA materials last week, I treated myself to a couple new albums, including Amos Lee's newest album.  Oh my goodness, it is so good.  His voice is so smooth and beautiful.  I highly recommend it you are a fan of low key, singer/songwriter type music!  I am in love with this man. 



For the Summer by Ray Lamontagne & the Pariah Dogs - If this month's music has a theme, it's "chill".  I also bought the newer Ray Lamontagne CD.  I love the song For the Summer (and the whole CD). 

Books:

Sammy's Hill by Kristin Gore - this is quite possibly one of the WORST books I have ever read.  And it was my pick for the blogger book club, so I feel like I should be banned from making suggestions for awhile. It's a horrible book and the shocking thing is that they published a sequel...  WTF?

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain - This is the May book for my local book club...  which is dissolving after this month.  :(  It a historical fiction novel based on Ernest Hemingway's first marriage.  The was a whole lot of infidelity in this novel.  It was a good/interesting read, and it was well written, but it was difficult to read at certain times.  I might do an actual review on this this month...

The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz - Yep, another book set in Paris.  I just can't get enough - I bought 3 memoirs set in Paris last month...  I'm clearly obsessed.  I figure if I can't move there, I might as well read about those who have.  This book was a fun read - it's a collection of short stories about adjusting to live in Paris as an Expat and each story ends w/ a recipe or two. 

Miles:

Not my best mileage month.  I was feeling under the weather for a good portion of the month...  and then was overwhelmed by reviewing for the 7...  and then I just basically took over a week off from running.  I am back on track now, though, and 10k training starts in a couple of week.  May will be a better month for miles, I just know it!

Looks:

I haven't purchased this outfit yet, but I am pining for it.  I love blazers.  I love stripes.  I must have this.