Shit That Rules

Spring is in the air. That means people here in the greater NYC metro area are slowly shedding their winter skin. They are instantly becoming ever so slightly happier (myself included). Let's do away with the negative for a moment, shall we? In honor of one of the first "Windows Down, Music Up" days of 2010, I'm going to write about shit that rules.

1) Pancakes



Pancakes fucking rule. I happen to believe that they are one of the all time ultimate breakfast foods. Sometimes I wake up on Sunday morning and the only thing I want to do is find them. Have you ever had a pumpkin banana pecan pancake? I bet you haven't. You probably should. It made my taste buds moonwalk.

2) Sundresses



Listen; I don't know who designed the first sundress, but I want to kiss them on the mouth. There is no better garment for a girl to wear during the spring/summer than these little creations from heaven. There's just something so god damned wholesome and cute about a sundress while remaining incredibly sexy. I'm all about it. "Way you wear those dresses, the sun comes shinin' through. Way you wear those dresses, the sun comes shinin' through. I can't believe my eyes, all that mess belongs to you."

3) High End Lingerie



Sweet baby Jesus. Everybody should read that book. (Yes, there is actually text in there.) If you're a woman that loves Agent Provocateur, get at me. I think I should have been born in a time when girls still regularly wore thigh highs and garter belts. I'd lose my mind on the daily.



This classic shot from The Graduate says it all.

4) Music



Music has been my favorite thing in the world ever since I was about 12 years old. It's been there for me during the best times of my life and has gotten me through the worst. These are some records (off the top of my head) that I've been spinning lately which I highly recommend:

Beck - Sea Change
Denali - Denali
Freelance Whales - Weathervanes
Four Year Strong - Enemy of the World
Bat For Lashes - Two Suns
The xx - XX
Minus the Bear - Planet of Ice
Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
Massive Attack - Heligoland
Slugabed - Ultra Heat Treated

Open your ears and let the party start.

5) Inside Jokes



My best friend just bought me a doormat as a housewarming gift that says NO DIRTY FEETZ. Do you know what that means? Nope; but I do, and I'll laugh every fucking time I walk into my new apartment because of it. See also: Lodootz, FAT DADDY, Thine Onions Shall Be Crisp, Get Your Sweet and Sour Sauced, WDYJFMA, and Cap Spinner.

6) American Cars Manufactured Between 1949 and 1954



These were the glory days for the American automobile. Holy shit. The designs that were coming out of this country were phenomenal. The '49-'50 Mercs, '49-'51 Fords, '53-'54 Chevys, '50-'53 Buicks, etc. were all such beautiful cars. What's even better is that customizing these babies turns them into completely incredible, drivable, and badass works of art.





Oh hi, I'm a 1950 Ford Sedan that's been chopped, shaved, lowered, and flamed. Get in my garage, now.

7) Moving Into My Own Place



Sweet motherfucking freedom. There are only 2 weeks left until I'm done with roommates forever. I'm already buying art for the walls and looking at furniture. While I'm not going to be in Brooklyn or NYC, I'll be a mere 12 miles away. I can handle that.

I have a feeling that this spring/summer are going to be awesome.

Here's to keeping that PMA.

-Nick