Music Monday: Rainy Days

It has been raining here for a little over a week now. Little peaks of sunshine here and there, but mostly rain. I love rainy days most when I get to stay home, sleep late, maybe bake something, and watch a movie. But since that occasion is rare, I rely on my wonderful ipod to get me through schlepping in the rain. Here are some of my favorite rain-centric songs:

this has become one of my absolute favorite songs. It is such a feel good, uplifting song for any day.

because I absolutely love Kaskade. ♥

so calming, and makes rainy days almost bearable.

every time i hear this song, I imagine myself walking off the tube in London, in a trench and rain boots with one of those large clear bubble umbrellas. Ah, the power of imagination.

What songs keep you from feeling down on those gloomy rainy days?

PS: Congrats to everyone for surviving the "rapture"!!! Ironically enough on Saturday, when I ran out to get at around 5:45pm, it got pitch black and started to pour. Seeing people absolutely fa-reak out thinking the rapture was indeed going to happen was quite hilarious. 

Snowed in!

The first snowstorm blizzard of the season and the last of the year has hit NY.  

I love snow days. I love the whole idea of being inside, enjoying hot chocolate, catching up on movies, TV, magazines, reading and most importantly staying warm. Braving the elements; not quite my thing.

Nothing is more beautiful to me in winter than the first day after a snowfall, before it turns yucky from dirt (and other things). The way it glistens in the snow and off the trees, and just how pure and peaceful it makes everything.  Kaskade's Still Still Still has pretty much become my snow day anthem as it reflects my snow sentiments perfectly:

What are your favorite snow day activities? Do you like to go outdoors or enjoy the snow from inside?