the winds are a blowin.

i am a firm believer that the weather is not just what temperature or conditions are outside at the moment, but also a gauge as to how to attack the day. I find for myself that the weather effects every last little part of what i do more than i have realized in the past. I mean, we all know to dress for the weather, obviously. But the weather effects so many more things, quite importantly, your mood. Your mood takes control of your body, your day, and your overall experience. It's your choice to either let it ruin you, or let it work for you.

In my experiences, i have observed that there are quite a lot of people that let changes in the weather completely ruin their moods or their days...when really they shouldn't. sure, it sucks when it's sunny and warm, and then clouds move in and put a chill on everything. But why should you let that destroy your mood? People hate rainy days, because there's nothing on tv, and they're bored and blah blah blah. I love rainy days because it's a chance to experience things i don't normally do...on a rainy day like yesterday i could sit around and watch re runs of shitty shows...or i could turn the tv off, put on a record, light a candle and just relax, and soak in the moment. Moments like that are meant to be enjoyed, not scowled at. Music is a very large conductor of emotion as is weather, so why do so few people combine them?

I mean, don't let me tell you how to enjoy your music, you can do what you want with it. But to me, there is certain music that is almost better enjoyed with certain weather...almost as if they each have their own power, and when combined, they present you with an experience that is like no other.

to me, combining your clothes, your music, your activities and of course, your cologne with the weather is completely essential. On a crisp autumn day, the wind is blowing and the chill is setting in....open the window a crack, grab a comfy sweater, put on some burberry cologne, and find yourself some woody herman to play (preferably on vinyl), and watch how your day changes. Or a day like today...colder than it has been, windy and gray...why let it ruin you, and why beg for the sun? Put on a jacket and some comfy shoes, go for a walk with your ipod and listen to something that captures the moment...for me it would be something vintage or something like the verve pipe. for you, could be something totally different. It's all about what makes you feel good...but capture it. Take control of the moment, and go with it, instead of letting them pass you by.

Expand your musical tastes, look wider than you have before. Stop listening to the same old shit over and over again, and test yourself. You will discover a world of new experiences.

Oh, i have also discovered that Starbucks' caffe verona french press coffee goes fantastic with early morning Postal service.