week in music: catch up, a midterm.

The dog days of Summer are over. Even though it's still 60ish-sometimes 70ish degrees out, Fall has officially begun. It's been over a month since I have posted any new material. In that month, I have broken up with a boyfriend, got school on track, ended my days of couch surfing, and begun to pick up the pieces of a life long battle with anxiety.

Stats
# of CD's purchased: 2
# of albums on heavy rotation: 12
# of concerts attended (this week): 0
# of concerts attended (this year): 14

3 weeks ago, I got the privilege of hanging out with What Made Milwaukee Famous (spreading the love all around...tons of good one liners and stories) and Wild Sweet Orange (Preston Lovinggood thinks I'm a "christian without even realizing"). Long story how I went from fan to friend. Essentially I was rejected from a wmmf show a few months prior for being just shy of 21. The band witnessed this and took pity. We kept in touch through the occasional myspace message.

For the first time I got to experience the glamorous and not so glamorous side of rock n' roll. Being behind the scenes made me realize how much music, especially live music, fuels my own artistic passion. I enjoy being surrounded by talented people doing what they love. It's similar to getting a taste of the fountain of youth; the spirit and sheer drive to succeed at anything becomes contagious.

My possible groupie status does concern me. Am I technically a groupie?

s.o.s.

I've had mono for almost two weeks now. My birthday is in 5 days. I have never felt so alone or miserable. Most of my days are spent trying to sleep, sweating off multiple fevers, choking on phlem, watching my family eat solid foods, and thinking of ways to off myself. I get very spiritual in these bleak situations, praying to gods I don't believe in. Is it just me or do people only pray when they want something? It's probably just me.

endless lists.

I've been laying low lately. There's not much to report when you're happy. Lots of spooning (not so single anymore), staying inside with the air conditioning, and procrastinating about procrastinating. I can see the storm brewing in the near distant future. For once it's the kind of storm to stand in, with arms stretched and head cocked back to enjoy. There will be a mess load of concerts to attend, a birthday a few weeks away, jet setting, cat sitting, getting everything ready to become an adult.

angels vs. gods party

wet hot american summer @ mccarren pool

whig and masque review: photos

a night to remember/ moments to forget

I went to the Whig & Masque party on Tuesday night. Everyone had to write a secret and a dream. One dream would be brought to life and all of the secrets were passed out and read to the crowd. One of these secrets (pictured) happens to be mine.

...Can't wait for next month's party.