Ingrid Michaelson ~ Maybe

It's time.

I'm going through everything I've gone through this year.

I'm cleaning out my mental closet, and donating those things I no longer need to good will.

With the subtle hints to and clinging onto my catalyst for the amazing journey I've had this year... well, this song is only fitting.






I don't believe it, though.  I'll admit, I think about that moment when we do meet on some city street somewhere.  His face ingrained in my mind, I'll have this vague feeling of familiarity with an otherwise stranger. And I doubt he'll recognize this beautiful soul he opened up for the world.

Perhaps that is a shame. Wouldn't life be better if we knew EXACTLY how we improved the lives of the people we touched?

But, in the end, knowing I'll have an affect on people doesn't inspire me to keep trying to do just that.  The best mystery of life is that we'll never actually know what we did or how we did it, but yet we always do change the course of life for so many people that we come across.  I enjoy the mystery and hope that it's always for the better...At least that's why I try to always leave with gratitude...and if not, look back on those devils as lessons learned...

Marina and the Diamonds ~ I am NOT a (L.A.) Robot

Months ago, my friend recommended Marina and the Diamonds to me. I have forgotten about her this summer....until he brought her up again last night. I am grateful for that friendship for more than just discovering this lovely and hilariously wonderful music...but today, it's for the music! ;-)

Regina Spektor - "Dance Anthem of the 80's"

And I am one of your people, but the cars don't stop...
It's been a long time since before I've been touched and now I'm getting touched all the time...and it's only a matter of time...and it's only a matter of when....



As a child of the 80's, I have a definite admiration for the music from that time.

As a child of the 80's, I have many friends born in that time.

Today is one of those friend (since babyhood)'s birthdays.

Happy Happy Day Day!

Kim Mitchell ~ Patio Lanterns

The 80s really were some great years....

Frankie Goes To Hollywood ~ Relax (Don't Do It)

I'm feeling in an 80s kind of mood this week. There's nothing wrong with that.

Coitus interruptus, however, is not a recommended form of birth control nor a preventitive measure against STI's, STD's, and the epidemic that shook the 80s: AIDS.

Maybe Frankie should have stayed at home...

Nena ~ 99 Luftballons

September is the beginning of my year, every year, student or not.

This song is not only a memory of times past, but a celebration of what is to come - hope for the future. As such, it is only fitting for this day...

Joel Plaskett ~ A Million Dollars

Ode to more great Canadians...

This is a beautiful anthem. I love it, like I love many things about this day.