December Nights

Since I've been such a bad blogger lately, I thought I would treat you all to my "favorites" this December-- also how I'll be spending my time during winter break. College finals are kicking my butt right now, so this is what I'm looking forward to. Also, if any of you guys get bored during Christmas break, look up some of this stuff!

Christmas is the most magical time of year, obviously, and I hope all you wonderful people have a fantastic holiday season. More varied posts are coming your way with the new year (hopefully!), but in the meantime... MERRY CHRISTMAS!

{THE HUNGER GAMES}

I'm sure you all have heard about the Hunger Games phenomenon happening right now. There is huge buzz around these books, and especially the movie in production starring Jennifer Lawrence. I'm not even going to try to attempt to summarize the story, it sounds ridiculous to be honest. But trust me, I read the first book in 3 days. It's an amazing story and so well written. I'm waiting to read the 2nd and 3rd book until after finals... and it's been really hard. It has drama, romance, is so thrilling-- and just look at the eye candy we have to look forward to in the movie...

Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson.

Katniss and Gale.

Peeta. Really looking forward to seeing him...

Collection of Hunger Games posters... other stars in the movie include Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Elizabeth Banks, and Stanley Tucci.

Full (younger) cast of The Hunger Games.

Hello.

{MICHAEL BUBLE, CHRISTMAS}

If you haven't listened to this CD yet, you haven't experienced the true joy of Christmas. Please... indulge. I've listened to the whole thing a thousand times, and that started back in November.

beautiful cover of "all I want for Christmas is you."

one of my absolute favorites- and an original song: "cold december night."

{MISFITS}

Seriously, my favorite TV show-- and it isn't even aired in the United States. It's a very brash, edgy British drama/sci-fi/comedy. If it was aired in the US it would probably be pushed aside onto Showtime or HBO since it's a bit raunchy. The dry British humor on Misfits is absolutely hilarious.

It's currently on their 3rd season and lucky for you Yanks out their-- the first two seasons are on Hulu!

A freak storm gives these delinquents super powers, but the last thing (most) of them want to be are heroes. It's hilarious, sometimes scary, but always incredible. Check it out. 

{SET FIRE TO THE RAIN, ADELE}

I'm just obsessed with this song currently. Everyone is crazy for Adele, and this is one mainstream(ish) artist who absolutely deserves the limelight. I hope she stays around for a really long time. 

"Set Fire to the Rain" was one of my favorites when the album first came out, just because it sounded really cool. Now I'm actually listening to the words, and it's really powerful, emotional and meaningful to me now. I could just see (or hear) it playing in some of the most dramatic relationship moments in my life, it's incredible.

I usually don't like fanmade music videos, but this one was actually really great-- even though that's not really Adele, the dancers work so well with the music. This song is best listened to really really loud I feel. Try it out.

{CHRISTMAS MOVIES}

And above you can see the movies I watch every Christmas, or else it doesn't feel like Christmas to me. Everyone has their personal favorites, and I'd love to hear about yours. The longest running one on my list is The Muppets Christmas Carol. Absolutely love it.

So these are the things that are occupying my thoughts this Christmas season. And after successfully bombing my French final today, I am even more impatient for Christmas break and celebrating the holidays at home. Merry Christmas!