Mar. 28th, 2008 | 08:32 am
On gray, wet, cold morning such as this, my morning commute music is often debatable. Do I want to wallow in the grayness with depressing music? Or fight it off with cheeriness? This morning I tried to construct for myself the ultimate, most irresistibly happy playlist. It did indeed chase away the gloom. And now I want more suggestions!
So what I'm looking for are songs that make it practically impossible to be glum. Not songs that make you happy because they are so good, or songs that remind you of good memories, but songs that exist on their own as gleeful little entities. ( What I listened to this morning )
In book-related thoughts- I'm reading Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. Can it really be 100% true? It's detailing exactly the kind of "corporatocracy" that I believe exists, but to have it all spelled out as "this actually happened, I really did this" makes me wonder about the veracity of the source. Oh god, I'm such a librarian.
So what I'm looking for are songs that make it practically impossible to be glum. Not songs that make you happy because they are so good, or songs that remind you of good memories, but songs that exist on their own as gleeful little entities. ( What I listened to this morning )
In book-related thoughts- I'm reading Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. Can it really be 100% true? It's detailing exactly the kind of "corporatocracy" that I believe exists, but to have it all spelled out as "this actually happened, I really did this" makes me wonder about the veracity of the source. Oh god, I'm such a librarian.
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Mar. 19th, 2008 | 08:43 am
Ugh. March is killing me with the dreariness. Snow?! I just want a week of sunshine and 40-50 degree weather. Is that too much to ask?
A metaphorical beam of sunshine in my life is Night Falls over Kortedala, an album by Jens Lekman that is just superb. My latest acquisition in Mission: Listen to Music by More ATP Artists. I'm so pleased that I like this album so much, especially after finding out that I really don't care for Animal Collective. Now it will be easier to figure out which stages I'll absolutely need to stake out for good spots!
When it gets nice out (which I assume the way things are going will be June), I'd like to start letterboxing or geocaching. Treasure Hunt!
A metaphorical beam of sunshine in my life is Night Falls over Kortedala, an album by Jens Lekman that is just superb. My latest acquisition in Mission: Listen to Music by More ATP Artists. I'm so pleased that I like this album so much, especially after finding out that I really don't care for Animal Collective. Now it will be easier to figure out which stages I'll absolutely need to stake out for good spots!
When it gets nice out (which I assume the way things are going will be June), I'd like to start letterboxing or geocaching. Treasure Hunt!
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Mar. 11th, 2008 | 01:19 pm
In gearing up for the Slathered-In-Awesomecakes that will be All Tomorrow's Parties, I'm starting to download some albums by artists who will be there that I've never heard before. So I got the latest Animal Collective (Strawberry Jam), because Pitchfork has been creaming their pants over this band for years, and I gotta say, I just don't feel it. It's interesting, and I can appreciate that they're doing something unique, but I don't feel like they're writing songs so much as crazy aural architecture. It just feels kind of pretentious and cold to me. But they do sound like they might be a really great live experience. And they sound like maybe they'd blow my freakin' mind if listened to while stoned
I am hoping that Stephen Malkmus actually tours with the Silver Jews, because, um, Stephen Malkmus and Lou Barlow at one festival? Indie Rock Gods!!
I've been slowly getting some vinyl converted into mp3 (technically, I guess it's mp4s or whatever the iTunes format is). I can't stop listening to "On Avery Island," it's been so long since I last heard it, and it's still one of my all-time favorite albums.
Also, we have been researching haunted pub/inns for the one night in England that we still have unscheduled. I'm getting scared just reading about some of these places, I won't get a wink of sleep! But it's too neat to pass up the chance.
I am hoping that Stephen Malkmus actually tours with the Silver Jews, because, um, Stephen Malkmus and Lou Barlow at one festival? Indie Rock Gods!!
I've been slowly getting some vinyl converted into mp3 (technically, I guess it's mp4s or whatever the iTunes format is). I can't stop listening to "On Avery Island," it's been so long since I last heard it, and it's still one of my all-time favorite albums.
Also, we have been researching haunted pub/inns for the one night in England that we still have unscheduled. I'm getting scared just reading about some of these places, I won't get a wink of sleep! But it's too neat to pass up the chance.
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Mar. 6th, 2008 | 12:07 pm
I learned today from the Boston Globe that I am wasting my life. There is a community access tv show in Cambridge called Adventures with Jenny, and it involves a girl named Jenny talking about stuff while her pet rabbit, Banana, sits there with her. Grennie and I need to be staaaaars!
Also, Freezepop is playing the Middle East tomorrow night.
Also, Freezepop is playing the Middle East tomorrow night.
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Feb. 20th, 2008 | 07:16 am
A lesson in "can you ever trust your sources"- yesterday I found an error in a Mass. law on Lexis. Not just a little oopsie, but a bunch of words that should have been there were not there, as verified by a print copy of the law and the copy posted on mass.gov. Sheesh. If you can't trust the #2 law purveyor in the land, who can you trust?
Yesterday was crazy at work, I suspect this entire week is going to be exhausting and nonstop.
Also, music update: I can't stop listening to Tullycraft's Disenchanted Hearts Unite, such a great album!
We're seeing Daniel Johnston tonight at the Roxy! Here's hoping he plays "Greviance" and "Devil Town!"
Yesterday was crazy at work, I suspect this entire week is going to be exhausting and nonstop.
Also, music update: I can't stop listening to Tullycraft's Disenchanted Hearts Unite, such a great album!
We're seeing Daniel Johnston tonight at the Roxy! Here's hoping he plays "Greviance" and "Devil Town!"
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Feb. 11th, 2008 | 06:49 am
So I spent a lot of this past weekend talking about these books, but I'm gonna do it one more time. Over the past week I devoured two books by Deanna Raybourn, Silent in the Grave and Silent in the Sanctuary. And they were so, so good. A little heavy handed with the thesaurus at times, but I was thoroughly charmed by the characters and absolutely compelled by the stories.
And now I really wish I had a modicum of talent for writing, because I'd love to write a thrilling historical novel. I truly lack any kind of creativity whatsoever, but it would be really fun. I'm now reading Raybourn's blog, and the idea of doing all kinds of research and then writing a book sounds so neat. You'd think that someone who spent her entire life with her nose in a book would have picked up some writing skills.
So that's that. This weekend was fun, even though I did imbibe a bit too much yesterday in boozeahol. Also, Drew is the bestest and I have a usb turntable coming to me! I'm super excited to get all my vinyl into mp3s. And then I can burn non-iTunes music onto cds for people! I know y'all want your very own copy of the 1998 Sub Pop Singles Club.
And now I really wish I had a modicum of talent for writing, because I'd love to write a thrilling historical novel. I truly lack any kind of creativity whatsoever, but it would be really fun. I'm now reading Raybourn's blog, and the idea of doing all kinds of research and then writing a book sounds so neat. You'd think that someone who spent her entire life with her nose in a book would have picked up some writing skills.
So that's that. This weekend was fun, even though I did imbibe a bit too much yesterday in boozeahol. Also, Drew is the bestest and I have a usb turntable coming to me! I'm super excited to get all my vinyl into mp3s. And then I can burn non-iTunes music onto cds for people! I know y'all want your very own copy of the 1998 Sub Pop Singles Club.
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Feb. 1st, 2008 | 08:51 am
Being all posty about shows, hows about a list of upcoming shows I'd like to go to, if anyone wants to keep me company?
April 3: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks (Paradise)
April 20: Neil Hamburger You know you want more Neil Hamburger! (Middle East upstairs)
May 9: Clinic (Paradise)
And of course, there's Rush inFebruary July.
I'm reading Bill Bryson's "The Mother Tongue" right now; it's about the history of the English language. Really interesting, and chock full of neat factoids, but I'm put off by the organizational style of the book. In that, it doesn't feel like it has much organization. So I'm balancing it out with a light read about a Victorian lady solving murders with the help of a sexy mysterious stranger.
Also, Supernatural last night kicked some eff'n ass! What a great show. It brings me much joy.
April 3: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks (Paradise)
April 20: Neil Hamburger You know you want more Neil Hamburger! (Middle East upstairs)
May 9: Clinic (Paradise)
And of course, there's Rush in
I'm reading Bill Bryson's "The Mother Tongue" right now; it's about the history of the English language. Really interesting, and chock full of neat factoids, but I'm put off by the organizational style of the book. In that, it doesn't feel like it has much organization. So I'm balancing it out with a light read about a Victorian lady solving murders with the help of a sexy mysterious stranger.
Also, Supernatural last night kicked some eff'n ass! What a great show. It brings me much joy.
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Shows
Jan. 31st, 2008 | 08:37 am
So posting about the NKOTB reunion got me reminiscing about shows past. And because I've been slowly concocting a list over the past couple of days of Shows Past, I now give you
( a semi-comprehensive list of every show I have been to that I can recall )
( a semi-comprehensive list of every show I have been to that I can recall )
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Dec. 4th, 2007 | 12:40 pm
Oh hai intarwebs! Nice to see you.
I almost forgot to report in on the Ted Leo & The Pharmacists show I went to Saturday night. Suffice to say: Rock was enjoyed. Ted Leo officially had the best stage banter I have ever heard, ever, in the history of going to shows.
Also, the Roxy's labeling of shows as "sold out" is highly suspect. I've been to plenty of sold out shows, and that was not sold out, despite what their posters said.
It was a great show!! I think I like going to shows again. I could live without ever seeing another opening band, though.
I almost forgot to report in on the Ted Leo & The Pharmacists show I went to Saturday night. Suffice to say: Rock was enjoyed. Ted Leo officially had the best stage banter I have ever heard, ever, in the history of going to shows.
Also, the Roxy's labeling of shows as "sold out" is highly suspect. I've been to plenty of sold out shows, and that was not sold out, despite what their posters said.
It was a great show!! I think I like going to shows again. I could live without ever seeing another opening band, though.
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Oct. 26th, 2007 | 08:39 am
Mates of State last night was just fantastic. I'm so glad my Craigslist ticket purchasing went through! The MFA is a great venue, I'm really excited to see more shows there. First, seating is a good thing. Second, despite the ridiculous number of silly looking hipsters (just say no to faux-hawks!) and the "dude I'm so drunk" guys behind us, the crowd was actually really good. Third, those are some nice acoustics, and the sound was done properly. I am kind of a stickler for proper sound mixing at shows, and it's so rarely done well, it was a big treat to be able to hear the vocals and each instrument as they were meant to be heard. The show was pretty short, but it was nice to get out of a show before 10:00, because I am old and I like to sleep before working in the morning. So, yay!
Also, some of you may giggle at this tidbit: the Mates of State husband/wife duo met in Lawrence, Kansas. Hee! I am a nerd. Speaking of Lawrence, Kansas- who watched last night's Supernatural? I want to discuss!
Strangely, I have been enjoying watching the baseball games lately. Go Sox!
Also, some of you may giggle at this tidbit: the Mates of State husband/wife duo met in Lawrence, Kansas. Hee! I am a nerd. Speaking of Lawrence, Kansas- who watched last night's Supernatural? I want to discuss!
Strangely, I have been enjoying watching the baseball games lately. Go Sox!
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Oct. 24th, 2007 | 07:27 am
Last night's New Pornographers show was solidly entertaining. They played really well, played all the songs I was hoping to hear, and the crowd was overall pretty great (there was a Dancing Too Hard Guy, of course, and he was taking it to the limit, but he was far enough away to not be a bother). Good show!
Now to see if I can finagle a couple of tickets to tomorrow's sold-out Mates of State show at the MFA.... someone on craigslist is selling a pair, and they offer pick-up in Davis Square, so maybe I'll get lucky! ETA: damn, tickets were already claimed.
Upcoming shows I'm interested in, anyone else interested in coming along?
Nov. 15: Yo La Tengo @ MFA (the early show at 6:30)
Nov. 19: Spiritualized @ MFA (8:00)
Dec. 1: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists @ Roxy (6:30)
Now to see if I can finagle a couple of tickets to tomorrow's sold-out Mates of State show at the MFA.... someone on craigslist is selling a pair, and they offer pick-up in Davis Square, so maybe I'll get lucky! ETA: damn, tickets were already claimed.
Upcoming shows I'm interested in, anyone else interested in coming along?
Nov. 15: Yo La Tengo @ MFA (the early show at 6:30)
Nov. 19: Spiritualized @ MFA (8:00)
Dec. 1: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists @ Roxy (6:30)
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Oct. 16th, 2007 | 11:52 pm
So, ( Smashing Pumpkins show )
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Oct. 3rd, 2007 | 08:51 am
So, along the lines of my rant last week about music and how awesome the 90s were, I've become obsessed with finding old music videos on YouTube. This is what I spend my time doing while Drew plays Halo. I... have a problem. A problem that you can now enjoy!
Lots o' vids behind the cut. I don't vouch for their work-safeness, though I don't think there's anything glaringly bad in any of them. And if you're willing to watch YouTube at work, then you're either super discreet or your work doesn't care anyway.
( Music videos! From the Olden Days! )
I am also working on a compilation of trip-hop vids. Because trip-hop makes me happy.
Lots o' vids behind the cut. I don't vouch for their work-safeness, though I don't think there's anything glaringly bad in any of them. And if you're willing to watch YouTube at work, then you're either super discreet or your work doesn't care anyway.
( Music videos! From the Olden Days! )
I am also working on a compilation of trip-hop vids. Because trip-hop makes me happy.
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Sep. 25th, 2007 | 08:48 am
Last night I caught the season premiere of How I Met Your Mother. The only thing I really have to say about it now is please, please, please can laugh tracks go away? I will laugh when something is funny, I don't need canned laughter to help me out! It seems so out of place and disconcerting, especially now that I'm usually watching laugh-track-free shows like The Office, 30 Rock, Arrested Development, and cartoons. Anyway, it's a cute show, I'll give it a chance.
Switching gears to consumption of other mass media- The Onion AV Club posted an interesting music list last week (via Metafilter when I finally got around to reading the thread). I have to agree with much of the list, though I'd argue that Helium's Magic City should be replaced with Built To Spill's Perfect From Now On. I do think that one could argue the same "199_ is the new 19__" with almost any year (other than 1999, that was a crap year for music. Can I tell you how glad I am that numetal and rap-rock are mostly dead?). I mean, 1994 had: Beastie Boys' "Ill Communication," Beck's "Mellow Gold," Bikini Kill's "Pussy Whipped," Jeff Buckley's "Grace," Built to Spill's "There's Nothing Wrong With Love," Green Day's "Dookie," (shut up I love that album) Hole's "Live Through This," NIN's "The Downward Spiral," Nirvana's "Unplugged," Pavement's "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain," Pearl Jam's "Vitalogy," Portishead's "Dummy," Sebadoh's "Bakesale," Smashing Pumpkins' "Pices Iscariot," Soul Coughing's "Ruby Vroom," Superchunk's "Foolish," Stone Temple Pilot's "Purple." Oh god, is that what's going to be playing on "classic rock" radio stations when we're 40?
I do contend that Ok Computer is one of the top 10 best rock albums of all time. Or at least, of my lifetime.
Switching gears to consumption of other mass media- The Onion AV Club posted an interesting music list last week (via Metafilter when I finally got around to reading the thread). I have to agree with much of the list, though I'd argue that Helium's Magic City should be replaced with Built To Spill's Perfect From Now On. I do think that one could argue the same "199_ is the new 19__" with almost any year (other than 1999, that was a crap year for music. Can I tell you how glad I am that numetal and rap-rock are mostly dead?). I mean, 1994 had: Beastie Boys' "Ill Communication," Beck's "Mellow Gold," Bikini Kill's "Pussy Whipped," Jeff Buckley's "Grace," Built to Spill's "There's Nothing Wrong With Love," Green Day's "Dookie," (shut up I love that album) Hole's "Live Through This," NIN's "The Downward Spiral," Nirvana's "Unplugged," Pavement's "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain," Pearl Jam's "Vitalogy," Portishead's "Dummy," Sebadoh's "Bakesale," Smashing Pumpkins' "Pices Iscariot," Soul Coughing's "Ruby Vroom," Superchunk's "Foolish," Stone Temple Pilot's "Purple." Oh god, is that what's going to be playing on "classic rock" radio stations when we're 40?
I do contend that Ok Computer is one of the top 10 best rock albums of all time. Or at least, of my lifetime.
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Aug. 25th, 2007 | 12:40 pm
87 degrees and 60% humidity is not an ideal condition for kung-fu outside. But on the plus side, it feels really good when you're done!
Picked up the new Rilo Kiley and new New Pornographers albums yesterday, and they are both so good! Especially the N.P., it's a perfect summer album. So good!!! And I get to see them both play in Boston in the next couple of months! Also, note to those in Boston, on Sept. 9 Neil Hamburger and Pleaseeasaur are making an appearance at the Middle East. I must attend!
Anyone up for doing anything tonight? Not like anyone checks the LJ on the weekends, so we'll probably call around later, but you know, I'm just covering my bases.
Picked up the new Rilo Kiley and new New Pornographers albums yesterday, and they are both so good! Especially the N.P., it's a perfect summer album. So good!!! And I get to see them both play in Boston in the next couple of months! Also, note to those in Boston, on Sept. 9 Neil Hamburger and Pleaseeasaur are making an appearance at the Middle East. I must attend!
Anyone up for doing anything tonight? Not like anyone checks the LJ on the weekends, so we'll probably call around later, but you know, I'm just covering my bases.
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Jan. 29th, 2007 | 02:11 pm
Ack! I just spilled a bunch of White-Out on my black pants. Googling presents a cure of spraying said pants with WD40. I question that, but apparently a damp paper towel only makes the situation worse.
So this weekend involved admitting to myself that I often have truly terrible taste. For instance, I think I might enjoy My Chemical Romance as much as I enjoy Dashboard Confessional. Not as much as I love Blink-182. I may actually be a 12 year old boy.
In other questionable taste news, I discovered that I could really like Supernatural. Or at least the fanfic written by Supernatural fans. I also enjoyed an episode of Battlestar Galactica, so I'm not writing off the show entirely just yet. It's really Baltar (sp?) that makes that show.
Also, Achewood is utterly hilarious.
So this weekend involved admitting to myself that I often have truly terrible taste. For instance, I think I might enjoy My Chemical Romance as much as I enjoy Dashboard Confessional. Not as much as I love Blink-182. I may actually be a 12 year old boy.
In other questionable taste news, I discovered that I could really like Supernatural. Or at least the fanfic written by Supernatural fans. I also enjoyed an episode of Battlestar Galactica, so I'm not writing off the show entirely just yet. It's really Baltar (sp?) that makes that show.
Also, Achewood is utterly hilarious.
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Can you make the blood run up the walls?
Jun. 23rd, 2005 | 08:16 am
Undoubtedly, the highlight of last night's Sleater-Kinney show was their cover of Danzig's "Mother." Priceless. Their new material just doesn't have the same energy as the old stuff. I like it, but it's not as much of an adrenaline rush as the old stuff was. I also really miss hearing songs from Call the Doctor.
Alright, I'm going to quickly recap our honeymoon, but for those of who don't read![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
c_m_i, you should check in on his journal once in a while, as he has all the pictures and will be writing more entertaining entries with them than I will.
( The trip )
Alright, I'm going to quickly recap our honeymoon, but for those of who don't read
c_m_i, you should check in on his journal once in a while, as he has all the pictures and will be writing more entertaining entries with them than I will. ( The trip )
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We're back!
Jun. 20th, 2005 | 06:13 pm
Yay! The flight back really took a lot out of me today, but we're here. Stories to come later.
Tomorrow: laundry to get the smell of cigarettes out of my travel clothes, and grocery shopping.
So Wednesday is Sleater-Kinney-spacedthekeys and incandes_flower, what are your estimated arrival times in B-town? (Mere, are you coming? I recall that you were, but I saw a comment in M.'s journal about you being here on Friday?) Maybe we can meet up for dinner before the show.
Tomorrow: laundry to get the smell of cigarettes out of my travel clothes, and grocery shopping.
So Wednesday is Sleater-Kinney-
spacedthekeys and incandes_flower, what are your estimated arrival times in B-town? (Mere, are you coming? I recall that you were, but I saw a comment in M.'s journal about you being here on Friday?) Maybe we can meet up for dinner before the show.Link | Start a riot? {23 sent to the hole} | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend
Help?
May. 31st, 2005 | 05:45 pm
Yikes. So we've been planning on walking "down the aisle" to the String Quartet Tribute to Nirvana version of All Apologies. Only it turns out we can't find a frickin' mp3 of it on the 'net at all. However, we don't have any file sharing programs, so we're wondering if any of you kind folks out there have a file sharing program you could use to see if you can find this song for us. We'd be forever grateful! Here's a link to the album on Amazon so you can see the info about it: click. Of course, since we're leaving on Thursday it's also way too late for us to buy it on Amazon.
Also, of course, turns out my dress definitely was not bustle-ified. I just pulled the stressed out bride routine (aka Bridezilla Cries), and they should get it done for me by 5:00 Thursday, so I can grab it on my way out of town. 'Course, it'll cost me extra. Gah!!!!!
Also, of course, turns out my dress definitely was not bustle-ified. I just pulled the stressed out bride routine (aka Bridezilla Cries), and they should get it done for me by 5:00 Thursday, so I can grab it on my way out of town. 'Course, it'll cost me extra. Gah!!!!!
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May. 25th, 2005 | 08:35 am
The new Sleater-Kinney record is so good! Drew picked it up for us last night. I like the Sonic Youth-esque jamminess, which is apropos because S-K and the Youth are the only bands that I've loved since high school who are still putting out great music. The abstractness of the lyrics will take a little getting used to, though, I'm not sure how I feel about "The Fox."
Ok, so a question formrs_muffin and kayranord (and anyone else, too, but you two are the only people I know who had Maggies): I asked the seamstress who hemmed my dress to add whatever is needed to bustle the train up. I tried the dress on last night, and lo, it appears there's nothing for bustling. There is one loop on the inside of the train, but I think that's more for hanging up the train so it doesn't drag in the closet. So, um, what should I be looking for? When I call the seamstress to complain, I want to know what it is she was supposed to have done so I can explain better than saying "the hooky things for the bustle." As an aside: AARRRRRGGGH. I paid $155 and she didn't even do something I specifically asked her to, after taking at least a week longer to get it done than she originally promised? WTF, I am not some wide-eyed little girl wanting to be a pretty princess, I am an adult, and I want the damn job done right. *ahem* I'm glad I actually checked it out now, instead of waiting to bring it up to Maine.
Ok, so a question for
mrs_muffin and kayranord (and anyone else, too, but you two are the only people I know who had Maggies): I asked the seamstress who hemmed my dress to add whatever is needed to bustle the train up. I tried the dress on last night, and lo, it appears there's nothing for bustling. There is one loop on the inside of the train, but I think that's more for hanging up the train so it doesn't drag in the closet. So, um, what should I be looking for? When I call the seamstress to complain, I want to know what it is she was supposed to have done so I can explain better than saying "the hooky things for the bustle." As an aside: AARRRRRGGGH. I paid $155 and she didn't even do something I specifically asked her to, after taking at least a week longer to get it done than she originally promised? WTF, I am not some wide-eyed little girl wanting to be a pretty princess, I am an adult, and I want the damn job done right. *ahem* I'm glad I actually checked it out now, instead of waiting to bring it up to Maine.Link | Start a riot? {10 sent to the hole} | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend
May. 24th, 2005 | 08:44 am
This is why I can't live in the Pacific Northwest. My kingdom for some sunlight! We'll be lucky if the sun peeks out for 5 minutes this coming weekend. You know, Atlanta or somplace down south is starting to sound pretty good right about now.... Although they have scary poinsionous spiders... Because it's so gloomy here in Beantown, I give you
( A Jaunty Tune )
( A Jaunty Tune )
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May. 20th, 2005 | 08:53 am
Yay, I just bought 2 tickets to Sleater-Kinney in June!! I believe I've seen them on every tour since Dig Me Out. Heck, I've even gone to New York to see them (still wishing I could actually remember that show). I'm trying to decide if I want to be totally extravagant and buy Spoon tickets (they play June 7), but I just got new shoes last night and bought 2 albums on iTunes yesterday, so I think my discretionary spending should go on hold. I still need wedding shoes, though I may just say screw it and wear black shoes under my dress. No one will really notice anyway. I saw a great pair of gold sandals at DSW, but they were Steve Madden shoes, and hence, a bit too rich for my blood.
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May. 18th, 2005 | 09:03 am
The bunnies totally need this.
This morning my slightly OCD habit of checking the shower while my glasses are on for creepy-crawlies paid off- there was a nasty little critter sitting in there. I just hate the idea that there could be bugs in the shower with me that I could only fuzzily see because of my blindness. *shudder*
Today's song is Belly's "Stay." So pretty.
This morning my slightly OCD habit of checking the shower while my glasses are on for creepy-crawlies paid off- there was a nasty little critter sitting in there. I just hate the idea that there could be bugs in the shower with me that I could only fuzzily see because of my blindness. *shudder*
Today's song is Belly's "Stay." So pretty.
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May. 14th, 2005 | 09:07 am
So, it's really easy to get married in Maine, I guess. I was expecting to have to show some sort of proof of identification, a passport, social security card, or something. But we just signed the papers for the license and that was that. When we got back in the car, the radio was playing my favorite Arcade Fire song. Then it played I Wanna Be Yr Joey Ramone by Sleater-Kinney. It was a beautiful moment. XM Satellite radio now rocks my world.
We stopped at the den for lunch, the lady whose daughter I used to work with remembered me and gave me a hug. It's nice to be remembered. I tried to stop by the libes to say hi to Brenda, but she wasn't there. So we mosied up to Monmouth, filled out our papers, and after about 10 minutes were on our way. We wound our through the back roads to Freeport (which is actually faster than the highway anyway), and shopped. I found a dress for the rehearsal, Drew found a bunch of clothes and shoes. I stil haven't found shoes. Now that the Parade of Shoes in Downtown Crossing closed, I am at a loss. Anyone know of a Parade in the area that's open? We then went down to Portland for a leisurely dinner and walked around a bit. It ended up taking so long to get back here, though, that we called it a night when we got in.
I've already done my grocery shopping this morning. Yes, already. It's actually quite pleasant to do so at 7:30 in the morning, despite being bleary-eyed and unshowered.
PS- Neil Hamburger is tonight!!! It will be awesome. I take no responsibility for anyone's enjoyment of it, though. Be warned: he is so unfunny that he is hilarious. But consider yourself warned.
We stopped at the den for lunch, the lady whose daughter I used to work with remembered me and gave me a hug. It's nice to be remembered. I tried to stop by the libes to say hi to Brenda, but she wasn't there. So we mosied up to Monmouth, filled out our papers, and after about 10 minutes were on our way. We wound our through the back roads to Freeport (which is actually faster than the highway anyway), and shopped. I found a dress for the rehearsal, Drew found a bunch of clothes and shoes. I stil haven't found shoes. Now that the Parade of Shoes in Downtown Crossing closed, I am at a loss. Anyone know of a Parade in the area that's open? We then went down to Portland for a leisurely dinner and walked around a bit. It ended up taking so long to get back here, though, that we called it a night when we got in.
I've already done my grocery shopping this morning. Yes, already. It's actually quite pleasant to do so at 7:30 in the morning, despite being bleary-eyed and unshowered.
PS- Neil Hamburger is tonight!!! It will be awesome. I take no responsibility for anyone's enjoyment of it, though. Be warned: he is so unfunny that he is hilarious. But consider yourself warned.
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May. 3rd, 2005 | 11:10 am
My brain is mellllting. XML is hard. But hey, I just did something right, so that's good. I'm smart, I'm not a technophobe, I can figure out this coding business. It would be nice if computer language didn't involve words like parsing and CSS.
Besides, I'm out in beautiful Southborough and actually have a window next to me to see the sunlight.
Edit: Ack, of all the days for Metafilter to be broken!! Damnit, I need entertainment of the webby variety.
Edit 2: Ack! Sleater-Kinney play Boston the day after we get back from our honeymoon! I don't care how tired I'll be, I have to go!
Besides, I'm out in beautiful Southborough and actually have a window next to me to see the sunlight.
Edit: Ack, of all the days for Metafilter to be broken!! Damnit, I need entertainment of the webby variety.
Edit 2: Ack! Sleater-Kinney play Boston the day after we get back from our honeymoon! I don't care how tired I'll be, I have to go!
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Apr. 29th, 2005 | 02:47 pm
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Apr. 20th, 2005 | 02:08 pm
Whaaa?!!?
Dinosaur Jr. is back together. With their original line up.
Holy crap.
First Slint, now this. Consider my mind blown. At least the guys in Slint actually liked each other after they broke up. This... just really surprises me.
Crossing my fingers for Pavement to be next... and then, Nirvana. Lou Barlow playing with J. Mascis is almost on par with Kurt coming back for one more show.
Dinosaur Jr. is back together. With their original line up.
Holy crap.
First Slint, now this. Consider my mind blown. At least the guys in Slint actually liked each other after they broke up. This... just really surprises me.
Crossing my fingers for Pavement to be next... and then, Nirvana. Lou Barlow playing with J. Mascis is almost on par with Kurt coming back for one more show.
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Apr. 19th, 2005 | 12:25 pm
Pardon me while I completely geek out for a moment: I've been appointed to the Law Librarian Recruitment Committee for the American Association of Law Librarians. I feel like such a grown-up now. This is sweet, as I've been interested in "career development" and "professional growth" lately. I'd love to know how people find the time to do stuff, though. Ideally, I'd like to be able to throw myself into some professional activitites and network or whatever it is that adulty librarians do. I'd like to have some personal growth stuff to do, like taking classes and volunteering to help homeless people (though I'm still a little burnt by the homeless people, maybe they'll be nicer to me when I don't get paid to help them). But I also really need just plain socializing time to hang out with people. All that, working 35 hours a week, hitting the gym after work to stay in some semblance of shape, and cooking dinner at home to be healthy. There is no time! I'm also back on my law school kick, though that will absolutely have to wait until a time when I work somewhere that will pay for my tuition.
Yesterday I heard the most beautiful radio transition ever: Mogwai into Built to Spill. Which made my day, it was just breathtaking how well the two songs worked together. It also comforts me to know that the kids these days are still actually listening to music I would be playing on my hypothetical radio show (I'm reading the WMFO email list now, and I promise, promise, promise that when they have sign ups for the summer I'm going to get on that train).
Yesterday I heard the most beautiful radio transition ever: Mogwai into Built to Spill. Which made my day, it was just breathtaking how well the two songs worked together. It also comforts me to know that the kids these days are still actually listening to music I would be playing on my hypothetical radio show (I'm reading the WMFO email list now, and I promise, promise, promise that when they have sign ups for the summer I'm going to get on that train).
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Apr. 13th, 2005 | 08:40 am
Huh. So this eMusic offers 40 mp3 downloads a month for $9.99. They appear to have a wide variety of indie rock. I'm thinking that 10 bucks a months for about 4 albums worth of music is a very good idea indeed.
Oh, and the Arcade Fire album is blowing my mind with its awesomeness. I may be a year late to the party, but at least I'm here now.
And thanks toc_m_i, I now have a favorite web comic: Questionable Content.
Oh, and the Arcade Fire album is blowing my mind with its awesomeness. I may be a year late to the party, but at least I'm here now.
And thanks to
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Apr. 11th, 2005 | 08:18 am
Such a lovely weekend. I could close my eyes and pretend it was the middle of summer. Friday night we tikied (dirtymikesell, the Tiki Room is just not the same without you!), then headed to Jillian's. We had pool-playing intentions, but never actually got around to playing, as sitting and talking was already a boatload of fun. Drinking and talking is a good activity.
Saturday Drew & I stayed in, as we were out late Friday and were feeling lazy. I did manage to head out to the Brighton Petco and Starmarket for groceries, and can report that the Star there is cheaper than the one in Porter Square. It also has a better selection and is less crowded. Now I need to decide if it's worth the $9.50 to take a Zipcar out an extra hour each week for groceries and just go there from now on. The one in Porter has been an absolute zoo of late. Though farmers' market season will soon be here, and I can do all my veggie shopping there, so it may become a moot point.
Yesterday I met up withtenillypo for lunch, and tried some new chicken salad that did not make it onto The List. My quest continues. Did some laundry, ran some errands. You would think all that running around would have tuckered me out, but sleep was elusive and annoyingly hard to come by last night. I also downloaded the Arcade Fire album that all the indie kids got their panties in a twitch about last year, and I must say, it is a fine slab of indie rock. I'd even say it's the best thing I've heard in a while.
dirtymikesell, the Tiki Room is just not the same without you!), then headed to Jillian's. We had pool-playing intentions, but never actually got around to playing, as sitting and talking was already a boatload of fun. Drinking and talking is a good activity. Saturday Drew & I stayed in, as we were out late Friday and were feeling lazy. I did manage to head out to the Brighton Petco and Starmarket for groceries, and can report that the Star there is cheaper than the one in Porter Square. It also has a better selection and is less crowded. Now I need to decide if it's worth the $9.50 to take a Zipcar out an extra hour each week for groceries and just go there from now on. The one in Porter has been an absolute zoo of late. Though farmers' market season will soon be here, and I can do all my veggie shopping there, so it may become a moot point.
Yesterday I met up with
tenillypo for lunch, and tried some new chicken salad that did not make it onto The List. My quest continues. Did some laundry, ran some errands. You would think all that running around would have tuckered me out, but sleep was elusive and annoyingly hard to come by last night. I also downloaded the Arcade Fire album that all the indie kids got their panties in a twitch about last year, and I must say, it is a fine slab of indie rock. I'd even say it's the best thing I've heard in a while.Link | Start a riot? {3 sent to the hole} | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend
Apr. 2nd, 2005 | 06:21 pm
Dear Modest Mouse:
It was one thing when I heard a song from The Moon & Antarctica in a car commercial. I could deal with that. The Target ad pushed me a bit more over the edge. But you were Modest Mouse, and I've loved you for so long, you deserved to finally make some hard-earned cash. But now, you have allowed Float On to be included on the Kidz Bop 7 cd. Modest Mouse, that is it.
Uh, that's all I've got. Sin City was pretty cool. I liked the pretty ladies and the fact that the gore was unrealistic. The Otherside Cafe has seriously tasty sandwiches. I can walk from South Station to the Hynes Convention Center T stop in about half an hour. Grendel is being a very cute bunny today.
It was one thing when I heard a song from The Moon & Antarctica in a car commercial. I could deal with that. The Target ad pushed me a bit more over the edge. But you were Modest Mouse, and I've loved you for so long, you deserved to finally make some hard-earned cash. But now, you have allowed Float On to be included on the Kidz Bop 7 cd. Modest Mouse, that is it.
Uh, that's all I've got. Sin City was pretty cool. I liked the pretty ladies and the fact that the gore was unrealistic. The Otherside Cafe has seriously tasty sandwiches. I can walk from South Station to the Hynes Convention Center T stop in about half an hour. Grendel is being a very cute bunny today.
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Mar. 23rd, 2005 | 12:38 pm
For ms_ntropy and tenillypo- Playing May 14th at the Middle East: Harry and the Potters (with Ponies in the Surf!). Although I have to inform you that you may be obligated to see Neil Hamburger at Great Scott that night. Hee. Just thinking about Neil Hamburger makes me giggle uncontrollably.
ms_ntropy and tenillypo- Playing May 14th at the Middle East: Harry and the Potters (with Ponies in the Surf!). Although I have to inform you that you may be obligated to see Neil Hamburger at Great Scott that night. Hee. Just thinking about Neil Hamburger makes me giggle uncontrollably.Link | Start a riot? {7 sent to the hole} | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend
Mar. 21st, 2005 | 07:37 am
Slint rocked so hard. That was an amazing show. Not quite as tight as the England show, only because they took the most unnecessarily long pauses between songs. They ended with Good Morning, Captain, which was so, so good. Thanks to komos and wisdom_seeker for being such great indie rock companions! Yay, indie rock!
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Mar. 14th, 2005 | 06:00 pm
Well, that was about as satisfying as a weekend can get. It involved a huge amount of lounging, and lounging is good.
Friday night we headed over to the Second Circle for tv and, um, camaraderie. Yay for camaraderie. Saturday Drew & I spent the day lazing about. I made 2 sad looking loaves of bread. They taste fine, they just didn't exactly rise much... or at all. Now that I think about it, though, I don't remember seeing bubbles in the sugar-water-yeast mix I made, so I think maybe the water wasn't warm enough. I need a thermometer for cooking stuff. Yesterday we hit the Galleria for a little shopping, then went tokomos's place to watch him brew.
And that was that. Next Sunday I'm seeing Slint again, and they will rock.
An AskMetafilter question reminded me of the greatness of Tullycraft, and I looked 'em up, and lo, I see that there's a new album in the works! Twee Pop!
Friday night we headed over to the Second Circle for tv and, um, camaraderie. Yay for camaraderie. Saturday Drew & I spent the day lazing about. I made 2 sad looking loaves of bread. They taste fine, they just didn't exactly rise much... or at all. Now that I think about it, though, I don't remember seeing bubbles in the sugar-water-yeast mix I made, so I think maybe the water wasn't warm enough. I need a thermometer for cooking stuff. Yesterday we hit the Galleria for a little shopping, then went to
komos's place to watch him brew. And that was that. Next Sunday I'm seeing Slint again, and they will rock.
An AskMetafilter question reminded me of the greatness of Tullycraft, and I looked 'em up, and lo, I see that there's a new album in the works! Twee Pop!
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Mar. 1st, 2005 | 08:03 am
We're back! We have consumed much beer and indie rock goodness.
( An account of London & All Tomorrow's Parties )
( An account of London & All Tomorrow's Parties )
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Feb. 23rd, 2005 | 08:44 am
Tonight we set out for All Tomorrow's Parties. There will be much indie rocking. *squee*
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Feb. 14th, 2005 | 01:55 pm
The weekend involved the usual going out and doing stuff. Had a very interesting girls' brunch at the East Coast Grill, their brunch is all spicy and full of unnecessary meats. We were so lazy on Saturday that we took a Zipcar out to go to a party in JP, as JP is simply too far away for us to stand the commute on the T. It was expensive laziness, but well worth it for the decreased hassle (though I suppose my horrid driving probably hassled poor c_m_i more than it hassled me, even I'll admit that I was driving terribly that night).
I finally found a bag to replace my lame library conference bag. It's cute and red. I was expecting to get a much more expensive messenger bag, so with the money I saved, I got a copy of The Fiery Furnances' "EP," which is quite good. I love jangly indie pop.
So, I just signed up to host a library student for SLA's Host-A-Student-Day. It's so weird to me that I'm actually a read adult professional. Speaking of, I should really get cracking on some research I have looming over me right now.
c_m_i more than it hassled me, even I'll admit that I was driving terribly that night). I finally found a bag to replace my lame library conference bag. It's cute and red. I was expecting to get a much more expensive messenger bag, so with the money I saved, I got a copy of The Fiery Furnances' "EP," which is quite good. I love jangly indie pop.
So, I just signed up to host a library student for SLA's Host-A-Student-Day. It's so weird to me that I'm actually a read adult professional. Speaking of, I should really get cracking on some research I have looming over me right now.
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Feb. 11th, 2005 | 02:16 pm
I meant to post this earlier, but forgot. So, for those of you who got your free iPods online: here's a little new story. Not that I think you really have anything to worry about, just thought it was interesting, along the lines of "no such thing as a free lunch."
And for the indie rock kids: Splendid eZine is the best music blog I've ever seen. Better than Pitchfork, even! Check out the boombox section, there are tons of full-length songs available for your listening pleasure.
And for the indie rock kids: Splendid eZine is the best music blog I've ever seen. Better than Pitchfork, even! Check out the boombox section, there are tons of full-length songs available for your listening pleasure.
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Jan. 25th, 2005 | 08:40 am
You wanna know what's weird? Reading an AskMetafilter post about music, clicking some suggested links, and coming across what appears to be a pretty popular blog run by a bunch of guys from WRBC (well, from 'RBC back in my days there, not now). Good for them, I say, it's a very well-done music blog. Color me impressed.
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Dec. 27th, 2004 | 02:03 pm
*giddy dance* *squee*
Mogwai is playing All Tomorrow's Parties! The line-up keeps getting better and better!!! This is the greatest thing ever!
In other news, I have sampled the cupcakes for our matrimonial shindig, and they are tasty. DJ from Thrifty Auto Rentals is officially my least favorite person ever- not cool to be half an hour late to open your place of business, offer no apology, and give me no discount. DJ's manager is going to be getting a letter, and DJ's corporate office is getting a phone call. I got the same amount of snow he did, and was able to drag my ass out of bed a little early to compensate for the crappy commute.
Mogwai is playing All Tomorrow's Parties! The line-up keeps getting better and better!!! This is the greatest thing ever!
In other news, I have sampled the cupcakes for our matrimonial shindig, and they are tasty. DJ from Thrifty Auto Rentals is officially my least favorite person ever- not cool to be half an hour late to open your place of business, offer no apology, and give me no discount. DJ's manager is going to be getting a letter, and DJ's corporate office is getting a phone call. I got the same amount of snow he did, and was able to drag my ass out of bed a little early to compensate for the crappy commute.
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Dec. 13th, 2004 | 02:47 pm
I am such a wuss. I really would love to get back into doing radio. Tufts is right up the street from me, so convenient, and hey, I've even been trained there once upon a time. I'm just so very intimidated by the fact that it's been a few years since I've even been all that in touch with what the indie kids these days are listening to, and by the fact that I assume everyone else who does college radio is cooler than I am... though having said that, I have to remember certain stellar characters from Times Past who were definitely not so much with the cooler... *ahem* Neighborhood Psycho *ahem* I need to get off my ass and just suck up some courage to get back in the game. I can be cool... right?
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Nov. 30th, 2004 | 08:29 pm
Tricky's "Maxinquaye" is what a chilly winter evening calls for. I settled in ready for some trip-hop, when I realized that I got really, really lazy in transfering cds to my iPod. So instead of reading and listening to music, I'll be ripping cds into the old iPod. I don't even have any Massive Attack in that thing yet. I have a lot of stuff on vinyl that I'd like to listen to (Yo La Tengo's "I Can Hear the Heart..." being one in particular), but I can't afford to buy all of them again on cd or mp3. Must...hook up... record player.
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Nov. 16th, 2004 | 10:30 am
My kingdom to be able to listen to music at work. I have an insatiable need to hear Neutral Milk Hotel's Naomi right now, preferably my scratchy vinyl version, there are pops and crackles in it that the digital version just can't do.
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Nov. 8th, 2004 | 02:53 pm
Maybe my brain is weird, but...
It's funny how even just the mention of a moment in the past can put specific songs in my head.incandes_flower's brief recollection of Christine's 21st birthday suddenly popped an old Pavement song from Brighten the Corners into my head. Pavement makes me happy.
It's funny how even just the mention of a moment in the past can put specific songs in my head.
incandes_flower's brief recollection of Christine's 21st birthday suddenly popped an old Pavement song from Brighten the Corners into my head. Pavement makes me happy.Link | Start a riot? {4 sent to the hole} | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend
Nov. 5th, 2004 | 12:21 pm
Well, the nagging headache I'd had since Black Tuesday has finally subsided. And hey, at least we know the Daily Show will have 4 more years of material. But seriously, I'm feeling less tumultuous and more resolved to get off my lazy ass and start working for change. This is a good thing.
For those in the Davis Square area- the place that just opened, Sauce, is quite good. Tasty wine.
Well, I'd been putting off saying anything about it because I'm still a little nervous about the sucking up of funds that this'll do (but that's what the extra Dec. paycheck is for!), but I can't contain myself any longer. We're going to this. *swoon* Slint-y goodness.
For those in the Davis Square area- the place that just opened, Sauce, is quite good. Tasty wine.
Well, I'd been putting off saying anything about it because I'm still a little nervous about the sucking up of funds that this'll do (but that's what the extra Dec. paycheck is for!), but I can't contain myself any longer. We're going to this. *swoon* Slint-y goodness.
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I'm a sheep!
Oct. 15th, 2004 | 01:43 pm
Name a CD you own that no one else on your friends list does:
Tullycraft- City of Subarus
Name a book you own that no one else on your friends list does:
Songbook, by Nick Hornby (though I'd betphilbot has that, so... Theory of Justice, by John Rawls
Name a movie you own on DVD/VHS/etc that no one else on your friends list does:
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Name a place that you have visited that no one else on your friends list has:
Marco Island, FL
Tullycraft- City of Subarus
Name a book you own that no one else on your friends list does:
Songbook, by Nick Hornby (though I'd bet
philbot has that, so... Theory of Justice, by John RawlsName a movie you own on DVD/VHS/etc that no one else on your friends list does:
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Name a place that you have visited that no one else on your friends list has:
Marco Island, FL
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Sep. 29th, 2004 | 08:27 pm
Whew. I have Pearl Jammed, thanks again to spacedthekeys. We snagged a ride home with a cabbie from the Middle East who had lots of opinions about politics, hating France, and Kerry kowtowing to the UN (which was also on his hate-list, along with the president of Germany). Gotta love that the god old GOP proganda machine has worked so well. Today's adventure in serials cataloging was slightly better than a sharp stick in the eye. Of course, since I catalog without ever having to use or look at MARC tags, a lot of it didn't apply to me, but I came away with knowledge, some good ideas, and a lot of thankfulness that my cataloging system is dummy-proof and does not involve MARC. I also got to wow the academic librarians with my tales from law librarian-dom, which is worlds away from what they're used to (i.e. we're glad when people remember to check out the books before they take 'em until they retire, there is no "circulation" system). Picked Drew up from work, then shopped for the cutest little red jacket and hat ensemble, a TiVo, and miscellaneous home goods. *Yawn* Now I'm sleeeeepy.
spacedthekeys. We snagged a ride home with a cabbie from the Middle East who had lots of opinions about politics, hating France, and Kerry kowtowing to the UN (which was also on his hate-list, along with the president of Germany). Gotta love that the god old GOP proganda machine has worked so well. Today's adventure in serials cataloging was slightly better than a sharp stick in the eye. Of course, since I catalog without ever having to use or look at MARC tags, a lot of it didn't apply to me, but I came away with knowledge, some good ideas, and a lot of thankfulness that my cataloging system is dummy-proof and does not involve MARC. I also got to wow the academic librarians with my tales from law librarian-dom, which is worlds away from what they're used to (i.e. we're glad when people remember to check out the books before they take 'em until they retire, there is no "circulation" system). Picked Drew up from work, then shopped for the cutest little red jacket and hat ensemble, a TiVo, and miscellaneous home goods. *Yawn* Now I'm sleeeeepy.Link | Start a riot? {3 sent to the hole} | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend
Sep. 27th, 2004 | 09:23 am
One more thing: Drool. More Pavement.
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Sep. 27th, 2004 | 08:54 am
My favorite line thus far from the new Daily Show book: "If 'pro' is the opposite of 'con', then isn't Congress the opposite of progress? Or did we just fucking blow your mind?!?" Tee-hee.
This weekend was, as usual, pretty great. In fact, I haven't had a "do-over" weekend in quite some time. *knocks on wood* Thursday I sat through most of a baseball game with surprising patience, but they lost me by the 8th inning. Had the dorkiest fangirl moment ever when I saw Mary Lou Lord busking in Park St. station on the way home. It involved a lot of blushing, giggling, and failing to look cool. Friday I learned that I'm either as tall as a short dwarf or a tall hobbit. Thanks, Tolkien. Saturday I tikied until I was too tired to tiki anymore. The Tiki DanceTM, however, has jumped the shark. It'll come back when it becomes retro-kitsch.
I'm psyched for this week, as I have a free lunch tomorrow with the West reps who will thank me for my patronage and probably give me more free stuff. I'm also going to the Pearl Jam concert tomorrow night. Wednesday I'm heading to Nelinet all day for a class on electronic serials cataloging. We'll see how happy I am about that when I've been sitting there for a few hours learning more cataloging.
This weekend was, as usual, pretty great. In fact, I haven't had a "do-over" weekend in quite some time. *knocks on wood* Thursday I sat through most of a baseball game with surprising patience, but they lost me by the 8th inning. Had the dorkiest fangirl moment ever when I saw Mary Lou Lord busking in Park St. station on the way home. It involved a lot of blushing, giggling, and failing to look cool. Friday I learned that I'm either as tall as a short dwarf or a tall hobbit. Thanks, Tolkien. Saturday I tikied until I was too tired to tiki anymore. The Tiki DanceTM, however, has jumped the shark. It'll come back when it becomes retro-kitsch.
I'm psyched for this week, as I have a free lunch tomorrow with the West reps who will thank me for my patronage and probably give me more free stuff. I'm also going to the Pearl Jam concert tomorrow night. Wednesday I'm heading to Nelinet all day for a class on electronic serials cataloging. We'll see how happy I am about that when I've been sitting there for a few hours learning more cataloging.
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Sep. 16th, 2004 | 11:10 am
God. I am so freakin' tone deaf. If the music isn't loud enough, I can hear myself sing. It is not pretty, folks.
but how can you not sing to Regret?
but how can you not sing to Regret?