Lollipop

I'm currently listening to Lollipop by Lil' Wayne which is what inspired me to name this post what it is (I didn't realize how raunchy it was until I really listened to the lyrics,  but it is still very catchy and it is stuck in my head).  The song was on this past Saturday at Crash Mansion where I went to go see my friend's band, April's End, perform, and the song has stayed with me since that night. Of course, given that it was a rock show, a more rock-heavy version of the song was playing.

I recently saw a VH1 documentary on Lil' Wayne in which he stated that he doesn't write his rhymes anymore.  That's pretty awesome- to be able to go into a studio, rap on the spot and have it be part of a song.  You also must have serious power, too, as a person, to be able to go in and do that.  Now, if only he would pull his pants up a little higher than where they normally sit...

It seems as though Lil' Wayne's extemporaneous rapping is his catharsis and one that he releases with passion.  About two weeks ago, I wrote that I would find a release, a method of relaxation every day.  At the time of writing, I didn't know how this would really pan out, but I'm pleased to say that I am still feeling the relaxation I felt when i first returned from Singapore.  Since my return, I have begun cooking, which is really a form of therapy for me.  The 30-60 minutes I spent a few times a week preparing my lunch for the next day have been surprisingly relaxing.  I think this is because my mind i focused on the taste, the outcome, the ingredients that i forget everything else around me.  My recipe source?  See below!

I bought the cookbook on a recent trip to Nasvhille and have currently made Veggie Stir Fry with couscous and Eggplant Parmesan.  I did modiy the recipes a little (i.e. the Eggplant parmesan recipe inlcuded ham, which I left out), but it is a great,easy and healthy way for a new cook to start off in the kitchen.

Speaking of food, check out the link below; it leads to a site about Village Voice's Choice Eats- a food fest on March 29th featuring numerous restaurants.  If you're a foodie like me, this event is a must-attend.  Hope to see you there!
http://choiceeats.villagevoice.com/2011/


Music for Today features:  The Cave by Mumford & Sons, Lollipop by Lil'Wayne, There Goes My Baby by Usher