If you caught my last Midweek Hype, you might be able to guess this one’s theme. This week, as we barrel toward the holidays at full speed, gear up with the super fun and upbeat side of Christmas! I’m wishing all of you Germies a wonderful holiday and lots of rest and recovery this break. […]
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It’s no secret that I absolutely love Christmas music and have been known to take a listen as early as July. One of the things I really love about it is that even though there are only so many songs, they’ve each been done so many times that there’s always something new. I tend to oscillate […]
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Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album has not disappointed. The highly anticipated album sold millions within the first week, more than any of her past albums, including 1989, which was listened to over 10 million times and featured six songs that reached the top 40. After buying the album, I have listened to it on loop […]
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With an incredible amount of support behind her, Taylor Swift releases yet another beautiful album to the world (review to follow!). With her total amount of albums sold reaching 33 million and ticket sales reaching a total amount of $423 million, saying that her achievements have been a success would be an understatement. As we […]
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If you’re in the States, then you’re probably getting in the headspace of counting your blessings. At least I hope so. Thanksgiving can be stressful, for sure, but I really hope you take the time to stop and really think about all you have and feel grateful about it. Whether you’re thankful for friends, family, […]
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Though many classics cause debate, I’ve found none so polarizing as Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights — which just happens to be our book of the month. It seems you can only find Heathcliff’s intense pursuit desperately romantic or unbelievably unnerving. But, whichever side of the argument you may fall, I think we can all agree that some […]
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It’s time to dust off your costumes, carve your pumpkins, start your witches brew, (rewatch Hocus Pocus), and go to town on as much candy as you can get your hands on. It’s Halloween! Get the party going with our special playlist made just for you, Germies! Listen and prepare for the days ahead (because […]
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The titular character of this month’s book theme, Frankenstein, is a — let’s face it — less than stellar role model. When things don’t go his way and his life’s work literally walks away, he isolates himself and sulks rather than taking responsibility. And, as we know, the results of his inaction are pretty terrible for […]
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When making his first trip to Diagon Alley, Harry Potter missed the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron. He took a look around and noticed that most everyone who walked passed never saw a strange pub. This midweek I’m here to remind you, Germies, that there is magic all around you if you’re just willing to […]
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