On Repeat

These next few things are on repeat on my playlist, (pretend) shopping list, Instagram, and YouTube meanderings...and snacks...snacks are essential...

Charlie Puth.

If we were playing a game of word association, the words "impish" and "prodigy" would come to mind. This young man is very talented, has the "it factor," has great management and (is probably taking their great advice...) is making some strategic collaborations that have resulted in several songs that will probably show up on "summer love" playlists for years to come.

If his sticky pop songs are not clinging to the insides of your brain, here they are for your listening (and viewing) pleasure!

Marvin Gaye
One Call Away
We Don't Talk Anymore

I have a nine track mind, too, Mr. Puth, and your songs are usually on repeat on at least three of them at one time.

On to my pretend shopping list...

Purses...

I'm a house divided when it comes to the Louis Vuitton "Capucines" bag. Do I like it or do I not. I think I do not. But if you do, power to you. It's lovely, structural, and pristine. It's just not to my liking. Not to mention the black leather is coming off navy blue on almost every YouTuber's channel...what's up with that?

Instagramming...

Kyle Krieger is not new to the game, nor is he new on my radar. He is, however, a self-taught photographer, an epic specimen of a man, a very sweet soul, a person who has not merely survived addiction, but is now thriving, and the brother of a kick-a$$ US Women's soccer player. (Ali Krueger)

This man's self-portraiture skills are unparalleled, and if you watch his YouTube channel, you find he's not at all vain, which is so refreshing in Insta-land.


Do you YouTube?

I'm still loving the twice-weekly trips into a fairytale life through the amazing photography and video-making skills of Lydia E. Millen and her partner, the British adonis, Ali Gordon, but I've also been captivated by some amazing TED Talks this week.

Kyle Krieger's TED Talk is one for the ages. His story is not unique, but his dramatic life change most certainly is. He is a light for so many. Do yourself a favor and listen to his story...you will be so very inspired.

This one was my favorite. Leila is now one of my heroes, and is a true pioneer, who, in her own words, has turned "their sh*t into fuel." Many women are about to step into her momentum, so watch out, world...here we come!

Watch and take notes. It may be the most well-spent 14 minutes of your week.


(P.S. Snacks.)

You cannot watch YouTube, surf Instagram or shop on the internet without the proper snacks. (Though looking at Kyle Krieger's Instagram may make you want to only eat arugula, order turmeric lattes and take ginger shots for the next ten years...).

In a recent trip to Trader Joes, I noted that they now have "Bollywood Popcorn." The glycemic index is to high for this princess, but if you're brave and bold and have tried such wonderment, please comment below.