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Saturday

March 21, 2009 could have been the best Saturday of my life thus far. Although all my time was spent mostly in Williamsburg it felt like a mini vacation. Staycation, if you will.

Some things to reflect on--- late lunch at Surfbar which ended up being a drinking/eating fest, crazy friend Greg did a shot of vinegar thinking that it was oil (whyhewouldeverwantdothattobeginwithisbeyondme), then our waitress caught on fire. No, Im not exaggerating. She literally went up in flames. Her name is Cara, and yes, shes still alive. Cara held her composure very well given the circumstance. So that was fun, I mean what else would you call it? Later that evening we went to a hookah bar. Or at least thats what the sign outside said... it ended up being a dance party with a live spanish band covering awesome songs. Next Judi and I decided to race Tyler and Greg... the guys on skateboards, Jud and I on foot. One by one we arrive at our next and final destination, Judi was there first (IheardshesasescendentofJackieRobinson) I got there second, then the boys. Once we're all together again we find out that Tyler went flying into a scaffolding pole and Greg had been hit by a car. I kid you not! This was my Saturday.

Spring it on me.

Trading this...

for this.

A few things I love about spring-

parks

bright colors

frisbee

hearing the ice cream man

sandals/flip flops

anything in bloom

white and spring ales

eating outdoors

truly feeling alive

Happy Spring!

Me Lykke

First and foremost, I have to thank my best friend Vanessa Jean for introducing me to my new girl-crush. Her name is Lykke Li and shes simply awesome. Lykke Li's album Youth Novels was released in the US in May of 2008, and she is currently finishing up an international tour. This 23yr old Swedish electropop indie singer resides in the Södermalm district of Stockholm when shes not touring. You may have heard her song "Little Bit" in Heidi Klum's IPEX for Victoria's Secret commercial, but that commercial does no justice for just how talented this Swedish singer really is.

Lykke Li may look like a porcelain doll but its obvious that there is much, much more to her than just a pretty face. With a uniquely intriguing voice and a certain "je nais se quoi" this little lady is one to keep an eye, or shall we say ear, on.

Montauk St.Patricks Day Parade

This weekend is the 45th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Montauk, sponsored by the Montauk Friends of Erin. It is widely considered the official 'start' of the new season. The parade beings at the Montauk Firehouse (across from the LIRR Train Station) and winds down Edgmere St., eventually looping through town and ending near the West end of town by the IGA. The parade is this Sunday, March 22nd at 12:30pm. If you plan on driving in dont expect to be able to leave town quickly after the parade is over. As you probably know, there is only one way in and out of Montauk so expect heavy traffic. I would recommend taking the LIRR. Montauk's Sunday weather is supposed to be sunny and around 48', so dress accordingly.

Laugh Out Loud

Just a lil somethin' somethin' to get you through this dreary dark day. I dare you not to laugh while watching this. Bet you cant do it :)

Alaska in Winter

Alaska in Winter is an American electronic band consisting of front man Brandon Bethancourt. I came across this one man band while perusing through Freewilliamsburg.com. He apparently put on an "artful performance" at Grasslands in Williamsburg, BK last Wednesday. After checking out his music its clear that I truly missed out on a great show. Bethancourt dropped out of art school in Albuquerque, New Mexico then "spent a semester in a tiny cabin out in the middle of nowhere Alaska recording music on a laptop during the winter," hence the bands name. He will be performing a few more shows in the states (sadly no more in NY) then is back off to Europe to finish off his tour, and finally will head home to Berlin, Germany. In addition to the video below, there is an awesome video on youtube entitled "Balkan Lowrider Anthem," it's a must see.

A breath of fresh air.

Today I realized just how much spring isnt only a season, but a state of mind.  Its a time for new beginnings, clean slates, and fresh starts.  With that idea of newness, I have decided to take up blogging.  "Mused At Bay" doesnt have a certain direction or purpose, it is simply the scenic route to all that eludes me.