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And I can’t sing the blues anymore

I’ve got a 9am meeting this morning so I have to rush Celeste out the door. This will not be fun. No bath. Eat in the car. And my having to say no in regard to playing, reading books, and going for a walk will probably bring plenty of tears. But… if I can keep a good attitude. Maybe she will too. I could just wake her up earlier, but, she didn’t get to bed until late. And I rather ruin my day than ruin hers.

I went to pay a big stack of bills this morning to find that they were all either not actually bills or already paid. Hooray. Cause I’m running low on cash.

Had a nice time at the park yesterday with Celeste, Bonnie, Justin, and Niece (their dog).

I think it’s sad that no one writes sappy love songs any more. Not the “umf umf, let’s do it all night long, cause I can go all night” kinda song. I mean the “brown-eyed girl”, “I wanna hold your hand”, “something in the way she moves” variety. Or maybe people are writing them and I just haven’t heard them. What’s your favorite love song from the past five years that doesn’t include “li-li-li-lick you from your head to your toe” in the lyrics?

I think my mattress is broken. Or something. It was expensive and purchased within the last 2 years so, in theory, it should still be comfortable. But I feel like my weight has made a permanent dent in it and that shouldn’t be possible. That dent is causing it to not support my weight like I need. Yeah, yeah, insert all the fat jokes you want right here. I’m not sure if I should call them and see, sell the thing and buy a new one, or just live with it. I’m not looking forward to the hassle of dealing with customer service. Regardless, it hurts my back. Maybe I’ll sleep on the air mattress for a few nights and see if it’s any better. If so, at least then I’ll know it’s responsible.

  • http://twitter.com/FarrisGoldstein FarrisGoldstein

    Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but for the most part you're going to have to listen to country to find those now.

  • http://twitter.com/evolvinglines Jet Regan

    “Falling for You” – Colbie Callat
    “I Will Follow You Into the Dark” – Death Cab for Cutie
    “I’m Yours” – Jason Mraz
    Lots of Norah Jones (can’t think of specific songs right now)
    Also, check out Ani DiFranco’s new album, Red Letter Year. Much more positive and “wow the world is wonderful” kind of vibe.

    I’ll think of more later – these have been my favorites lately. :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=517654711 facebook-517654711

    *cracking up at your depiction of the modern love song* I don't pay attention to current music too much. You're supposed to turn your mattress every 6 months. This was something that was on my calendar before I was gifted with temperfoam.

  • Rebecca

    If you have to buy a new mattress, I suggest Select Comfort. Yes it’s expensive, but it rocks (as in ‘you to sleep’, not ‘your socks off’) and I know for a fact their customer service has always been excellent (yes I know time and things change.)

  • brush

    Not necessarily… there is a whole world of emo that both of y'all have avoided (J moreso than D) My favorite way to find new music is to use Pandora.

  • brush

    Daniel, check out The Shins. I'm listening to Phantom Limb… sounds like what you may be looking for.

  • http://revjim.net/ Jim Reverend

    I'm actually okay with Country. I'd like to find some Rock or Pop songs as well. But Country is okay.

  • http://revjim.net/ Jim Reverend

    Thank you. I'll check that out tonight.

  • http://revjim.net/ Jim Reverend

    Ah yes! “I'm Yours” certainly fits the bill. I'll check out the other tracks you mentioned tonight.

    I haven't heard any “new” Ani since revealing and reckoning. I probably should.

  • http://revjim.net/ Jim Reverend

    I turn mine every 3 months, because I'm lame/cool like that. But… this is a special mattress that does not need to be, and in fact cannot be, flipped. So… I can only spin it. And… I'm not even sure I'm supposed to. I think it has magical padding designed for each body part or something like that. Like I said, it was an expensive mattress.

  • http://revjim.net/ Jim Reverend

    I'll check them out for sure if I have to buy new. What I prefer in a mattress is FIRM and inexpensive. Due to the all the gross stuff that gets trapped in a mattress, I'd much prefer a cheap one I replace every 5 years to an expensive one that I keep for 20. Because after 20 years… ew.

    And I don't need pillow top, memory, feather foam. I can buy that after market if desired. I just need something softer than the floor. That's all. :)

    And… if my mattress is going to rock. Ideally it'd have a knob so I can select between “you to sleep” and “your socks off”. Because… every now and then, I'm just too lazy to take off my own socks.

    And I miss you. We need to hang out. Soon.

  • Rebecca

    Never thought about the ew's staying in my bed… geez thanks!
    Let me know if you want a more consumer review of Select Comfort.
    The knob I've found that rocks my socks off rarely stays in the bed… just saying!
    I miss you as well and yes hanging out would be good, life gets so complicated so fast.

  • http://revjim.net/ Jim Reverend

    Stick with me. It's all “ew” all the time. Wait… I'm supposed to be picking up chicks not pushing them away?!

    It took me a few reads to get your “knob” joke. Ha. I'm slow. :)

    I'm going to try like mad to make the next face painting. If it's a Monday, I'll have to see if J will swap with me for C.

  • Rebecca

    It is Monday the 28th from 6-9 (ish) and Major Tom's and you should definitely come out if you can!
    Hope to see you there!

  • http://revjim.net/ Jim Reverend

    Working on arranging a swap with J for that night. I hope I hope I hope.

  • http://revjim.net/ Jim Reverend

    Swap arranged. I'll be there!

  • http://revjim.net/ Daniel

    Swap arranged. I'll be there!