Tag: music review

  • Weeks 20-25/52 Part 1 – OPW Challenge 2024

    It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Here’s a summary of what I’ve been up to and why I haven’t been keeping up with my blog: the school year ended, I ended a long-term relationship, I went out of town to celebrate my sister’s birthday, my washer broke, I got two flat tires, I had to…

  • Weeks 13-18/52 Part 1– OPW Challenge 2024

    It happened. I stopped keeping up with my blog for a month 😦 Last time I said March was busy, but April was really busy. We had state testing at work, and so I was out proctoring tests for 3rd-11th graders for two weeks. Then I don’t know what happened; I had to recover I…

  • Week 12/52 – OPW Challenge 2024

    I went to another wedding (actually, I officiated it!) during the week of March 17-23. It’s been a busy month, busy year really, and so I’m writing and sharing this review a bit later than I would have liked, but I’m still proud of myself for making it all the way through March and still…

  • Week 10/52 – OPW Challenge 2024

    Below are my reviews for the week of March 3rd-9th. This week I listened to a brand new album by one of my favorite bands and watched a movie. Album: Parallel Realms (2024) Directed by STRFKR My Thoughts: STRFKR (pronounced “Starfucker”) is an indie rock/synth-pop band. I’ve been listening to STRFKR ever since my sister…

  • Week 8/52 – OPW Challenge 2024

    This past week (February 18-24th) I listened to one album. I guess after watching 5 movies in one week I needed a bit of a break. I’ve also been struggling to finish some of the books that I’m reading. Before I share my thoughts on this album, I want to talk a bit about who…

  • Week 7/52 – OPW Challenge 2024

    This week I watched several movies. I’m also including a movie review for a classic that I watched for the first time ever last week. I forgot to include it in last week’s post! Below are my reviews for the week of February 11-17th. Movie: Jurassic Park (1993) Directed by Steven Spielberg; Screenplay by Michael…

  • Week 6/52 – OPW Challenge 2024

    Are you all proud of me? I am! I’ve made it to mid February and I’m still posting regularly. Yay! This past week I watched another Oscar nominated movie and listened to an album that was recommended by my favorite band from last year. Below are my reviews for the week of February 4th-10th. Album:…

  • Week 5/52 – OPW Challenge 2024

    Below are my reviews for the week of January 28st – February 3rd. Album: Black Friday (2024) by Tom Odell My Thoughts: One night back in 2013 when I was in college, I was getting out of my car as I was arriving home (probably from Friday night choir rehearsal). As usual, I was listening…

  • Week 4/52 – OPW Challenge 2024

    Below are my review for the week of January 21st-27th. This week I was able to listen to an album, watch a movie, and finish a book! Album: Good Company (2014) by The Dead South My Thoughts: About a month ago, my mom recommended I watch the following music video for The Dead South’s “In…

  • Week 3/52 – Part 1 – OPW Challenge 2024

    Below are my album and book reviews for the week of January 14-20th. I watched several movies this week, so I will share those reviews in a separate post! Album: GUTS by Olivia Rodrigo My Thoughts: First of all, I want to say thank you to my friend who recently recommended that I listen to…