It's Christmas! Let's be glad!

After Liz and I finished up the last of our work for the semester, we finally had a chance to get some decorating done for the holidays. We bought a little tree and put up some decorations and made garlands out of popcorn and cranberries. 

Sufjan's Christmas music has been a staple this holiday season as well. Of course! I've decided that my favorite album is Hark! Vol. 2. Here's a sweet little cartoon. 

the NEW stomping grounds

All in all, I really like the city of Rochester so far. There is a really great energy. Still getting used to the whole locking doors and cars thing, but you know...it is a necessary evil. Liz and I are living in the South Wedge area of the city. Our street has a very neighborhood-y feel to it and we are still within walking distance to a few local hot spots and city essentials. I'm really starting to love our apartment. At the moment it is freezing, but other than that it is super cute. Here are some interior shots of the new pad. 

*We love our owl salt and pepper shakers and our checkered floor!*

VSW is also my new "stomping ground". I'd say I'm there as much as I'm at the apartment. Two super old buildings, filled with dark rooms, empty spaces, a couple galleries, offices, kitchens, research center, library, auditorium, etc.

Yup. New spaces. Here's a great video/song I've become recently obsessed with. LCD Soundsystem - "Home". Makes me want to boogie.