Rainy Day Blues

As the rain pitter patters down outside (and on occasion rushes in bucket loads) I can't help but contemplate the effect the weather may have on mood. Are you more likely to embrace the day when the sun is shining bright in the morning? Or when it's freezing cold?

I understand that may be a bias question, because no one I know in their right mind would like to face the day when as soon as they get out of bed, they turn into an icicle. And it's not like when there is sunshine people jump out of bed and starting singing as if life were a musical.... (although, i must admit, I do know a few likely suspects that may or may not do this regardless...).

However, from extensive research of watching the discovery channel over the years, I am now led to make the observation that humans are the least likely animals/species to adapt to their (or our) environment. For example, if I am feeling cold, or have cold feet, i turn the heater on. Unlike some crazy penguins, who have this amazing thermoregulation thing happening... (Check out seaworld's facts on penguins, it's incredible.)

So, I will admit my observation is not based on years on hard scientific research, and it is very much in my nature to create these long winded hypothetical arguments/observations on the world without much evidence, BUT somehow it does resonate some truth (in my life anyway!). Yes, I am the person on a sunny day, who will go out of my way to find an extra green hill and start singing "The hills are alivveeeeeee...." from the Sounds of Music. And yes, on other sunny days I will hide in front of an air conditioner complaining about the heat and how i turn into a lobster if i spend more than ten minutes outside.

Whatever the weather brings, I suppose we can look at it this way: our mood/emotions can be as scattered and as unpredictable as a weather forecast in Melbourne. (Check out the song "Four Seasons in One Day" by Crowded House).

So from now on, I will make an effort to pack an umbrella, hat, ski gloves and sunscreen!! (just in case..)

Teenage heart -throb gone musician

It's always such a great feeling when you discover that a teenage obsession has actually become a great musician. This moment does not come often, so I'd like to take this opportunity to savour this moment.

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Matt Corby! Yes, he was the teenage heart-throb of Australian Idol and nearly made it on my wall, next to Ewan. And that is saying something... Not many people come close to that honour. With that behind me, he has emerged as a grounded musician-fresh from the UK with an debut album. And of course, supporting Mumford & Sons at the end of June is a great start! I am really regretting not purchasing those tickets now.. He's looking better than ever, and his music is sounding pretty good too...

Also on the music scene, the band Oh Ye Denver Birds have come to my attention! Check out their song "Walls", it reminds me of Grizzly Bear.. but not.

All these music revelations are thanks to the bus this morning being stuck in traffic, due to the drizzly Sydney weather, and tuning into fbi radio. :)