This must be the place
April 8, 2012 – 9:29 pmI’m reveling in the boredom that is my life these days. Almost six years ago, I tired of routine and that made me move across the country. Now, I enjoy the set routines that make up my daily life.
Though, there is also the realization that this routine shall pass. Once Werewolf Guy arrives in the U.S., it will mean adapting — full-time — to a life that involves another person in addition to my not-too-bright cat. (I love him, but he’s not right in the head.)
It’s the fear of the unknown that makes me nervous. I like being able to come up with a plan in advance. I like plans and planning. It’s why I’m an insomniac — my brain is constantly working on Plans A – ZZZ to ensure I’m equipped to deal with whatever happens. When things don’t to according to plan, that’s when I start to stress out.
I’m looking forward to reducing the plan-making once WG is here to ease my nerves. I’m also sure I will visibly look different as I will begin to sleep more and not show signs of aging on my face and body.
Don’t Funk with My Groove
March 9, 2012 – 9:59 pmIt’s been a little while since I’ve posted about a song or band I’m loving. Thanks to last week’s Chillcast with Anji Bee, I have something to rave about again — THEESatisfaction. As soon as I heard their song “QueenS,” I stopped the podcast so I could see who sang the song and where I could get it.
These Seattle ladies have me excited to pick up their debut album being released on Sub Pop, no less, in a couple of weeks. Of course, I will be picking up the vinyl version.
Make Your Move
March 6, 2012 – 10:19 pmI feel it’s by no coincidence that I woke up the other day with a song stuck in my head with the lyrics, “Baby, make your move.”
While I am moving forward — somewhat — it’s at a slow pace. It probably doesn’t help that my personal motivation is somewhat limited as of late. For instance today, I spent too much time deciding if I should a) go to the grocery store, b) order something to be delivered, or c) put something together from what’s in the cupboards. Each option brought on additional layers of questions — “If I go to the grocery store, what should I get? Ooh, I could make banana-Nutella crêpes” “If I order out, should I get Thai or pizza?” and so on.
(I ended up going to the grocery store. Instead of bananas and Nutella, I bought fixings to make a grilled cheese, but ended up having taquitos and a glass of wine for dinner. What’s wrong with me?)
Working from home is great, but it can also make going outside seem like a big production. Especially when you keep your hair rolled up for most of the day and don’t have to get dressed…much.
At least I’m self-aware. I’m fine with the slow-pace, but I would love it if my motivation rang the doorbell in the near future.
One moment in time
February 11, 2012 – 7:18 pmBeing a child of the 80s, Whitney Houston was part of my childhood soundtrack. I danced around to her music and played her albums on a record player.
Her performance of “Star-Spangled Banner” shut it down for other versions of the song. My BFF at the time and I were definitely not of age to see “The Bodyguard,” but that didn’t stop us from going to the theatre to see it. Her version of “I Will Always Love You” was inescapable. I’m pretty sure even heavy metal-oriented radio stations played it at some point. Her voice was her instrument and she played it amazingly well.
Sure, there were some negatives in her life, but you know what? That’s part of living. I want to remember her for the music she gave to the world and for reminding me of when I was a kid dancing to “So Emotional” on a 45.
Thank you.
