Eyes, ears, mouth, and nose~~September

In my Eyes, ears, mouth, and nose series, I'll be sharing the things I'm into every month. What am I consuming? What trends have captivated me? What new things have I learned from all sorts of media feeds? So here are where my eyes, ears, mouth, and nose were in September:

If you've never met me, you should know this: September is my least favorite month of the year. So I am happy (nearly thrilled) that October has finally arrived. Everything surrounding us in September tells us that times are shifting, new activities are starting, and the school year calendar is beginning. But the weather (at least here in LA) is hotter than ever. August and September are the height of summer and there are moments that feel exhausting and...I just think Greenday said it best with "wake me up when September ends". So because of September and all its warm baggage, my wardrobe has been a little lacking this month. I mean, I'm still wearing clothes (very much so). But I'm growing tired of my normal summer ensemble of skirts, tanks, and sandals. What you'll usually see me in these days is just that, though I did buy my first ever pair of skinny jeans (major step!) for when the weather changes. I've taken a new (again) liking to my Birkenstocks and ever since my marvelous boyfriend gifted me with brand new Rainbows, my feet have been pretty happy in one or the other of my arch-supported pairs.

I have been listening to the Lumineers (since I'll be seeing them live in concert this weekend!), Ingrid Michaelson-a faithful standby, and a lot of pop. It's great for driving but terrible for falling asleep...the genre that won't get out of your head. I've been watching Gilmore Girls DVDs (currently roaming through season 6), Parenthood (it's back!), Lost, and a couple Wes Anderson films. The boyfriend is to thank for the latter two. He really does enrich my media knowledge.

I am into cooking baby food, since niecey just started solids. It doesn't take much skill to boil/steam/blend fruits and veggies though, so I've also been into some grown up foods. Among recently concocted recipes: potato pancakes with homemade applesauce, pumpkin pie, chicken pot pie, and many creative pasta creations. I'm thanking the Lord for AC as I turn on the oven and fall-fake-it. Soon, very soon, the weather will reflect my culinary longings.

I'm reading "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" and "The Happiness Project". With it, I'm starting my own happiness project! This has been exciting.

My eyes, ears, mouth, and nose are super excited for fall to finally, actually arrive (though you better believe I had a little celebration on September 21st). Because they will be into autumn pallets, warm beverages, pies, and everything cozy by the end of this month!