Musica: Elisa \\ L'Anima Vola

L'Anima Vola 
Le basta solo un po' d'aria nuova 
Se mi guardi negli occhi 
Cercami il cuore 
Non perderti nei suoi riflessi 
Non mi comprare niente 
Sorriderò se ti accorgi di me fra la gente 
Sì che è importante 
Che io sia per te in ogni posto 
In ogni caso quella di sempre 
Un bacio è come il vento 
Quando arriva piano però muove tutto quanto 
E un'anima forte che sa stare sola 
Quando ti cerca è soltanto perché lei ti vuole ancora 
E se ti cerca è soltanto perché 
L'Anima osa 
E' lei che si perde 
Poi si ritrova 
E come balla 
Quando si accorge che sei lì a guardarla 
Non mi portare niente 
Mi basta fermare insieme a te un istante 
E se mi riesce 
Poi ti saprò riconoscere anche tra mille tempeste 
Un bacio è come il vento 
Quando soffia piano però muove tutto quanto 
E un'anima forte che non ha paura 
Quando ti cerca è soltanto perché lei ti vuole ancora 
Quando ti cerca è soltanto perché lei ti vuole ancora 
E se ti cerca è soltanto perché 
L'Anima Vola 
Mica si perde 
L'Anima Vola 
Non si nasconde 
L'Anima Vola 
Cosa le serve 
L'Anima Vola 
Mica si spegne

I should have been Greek! | Hawaii

   

One of my favorite times of the year finally happened, Honolulu Greek Festival! I can't even remember how long I've been going, it's been that long.  Usually we try to go to both days but as I've gotten older, I treat my mama to the second day.  I had to work one of the two days this year so my mom and I went on opening day, my treat.  This year was just as great, not to mention delicious.  Over the years we've learned that on the first day you get there super early in order to make it into the pastry line first.  Those suckers sell out by the first couple of hours.  This year we stoked up on pastries up to my eyeballs.  Baklava, chocolate baklava, kataifi, koulourakai, and sooo much more.  It was a good call because by 3:30 (festival opens at noon) half of it was sold out.   

After we pretty much single-handedly bought out the pastries we headed to the greek kitchen section to feast.  I got the spanakopita plate which included greek salad, feta cheese and bread, olives, rice pilaf, dolmathes, and a piece of baklava.  I also got an extra piece of spanakopita because it's my favorite and just so damn good.  My mom shared the plate with me but got her own piece of spanakopita and a piece of moussaka, her favorite.  We found seats near the main stage where we got a great seat in the shade under the trees and watched the live greek band, Apollo, perform.  We lucked out that some of the festival volunteers from the Greek Church danced to traditional songs.  

About an hour later we decided to muster up the energy to get up (and not explode) and walk around.  I always love visiting the booth that a local jewelry store, Artlines, sets up.  I usually find a bracelet or ring that I like but this year I found a sick bell bell chime that I couldn't pass up.  It was so hot that day so to cool off we shared a bowl of lemon sorbet.  Before we called it a day, I picked up a gyro for dinner and a greek sausage and pita bread for my mom.  Overall, another great festival and a very satisfied Kiyana.  

Originally written and published on August 28, 2012 on The Late Night Chronicles

Playlist: The Layover

I was looking over my flight itinerary the other night and I have an almost 7 hour layover between the US and Europe.  W H A T. That seems ridiculous.  So, in preparation, I decided to create a playlist that I can listen to so I don't go crazy.  Music is a really big part of my life and it seems like I have the need to create a soundtrack for various events and mindsets that I find myself in.  With studying abroad being one of the most extravagant and exciting things I've ever done in my life, it seems fitting that I start soundtrack-ing it.

The Layover, Vol. 6 from kiyanananana on 8tracks Radio.

Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood || Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Gold Dust (Flux Pavilion Remix) || Flux Pavilion x DJ Fresh

Middle Management || Bishop Allen

Hold On || Alabama Shakes

Lucifer || Jay-Z

Warm Waves || Observer Drift

Smooth feat. Rob Thomas || Santana

Everyday I Have the Blues || John Mayer Trio

I Never || Rilo Kiley

Precious Time || The Maccabees

Sunday Morning || No Doubt

15 Step || Radiohead

Last Nite || The Strokes

Low Shoulders || Toro y Moi

Feel The Love || Rudimental