My attempt to justify my long absence

Well, after I posted my little snark on the Silent Hill sequel, I realized that just that won't do to prove that I still have interest in this blog.

I've been working on homework, which has a lot of reading. I think that's why I haven't read any other books as of late, which sucks because I keep buying books but I don't have the time to read them. A lot of critiquing for my workshop, which I kept putting off. I also do a critique lead and turn in my story on the same day. Brilliant timing, self. Just brilliant.

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Music geek (with help from her last.fm) will emerge in three... two... one...

Been listening to all the Talking Heads albums. I'm up to Remain in Light, and just started yesterday. Dunno why I decided to do this, but I'm going along with it. I also rediscovered Bat for Lashes, who had been criminally ignored for a while. I'm trying to get into all the people I used to like, just to keep my mind straight during this dense semester.

Yes, I've been listening to "The New Adventure" by Jerry Harrison a lot. No, I have no shame. I'll forever associate this song with bus rides and campus wandering, all while it being cloudy.

And Empire of the Sun's album is really good. I highly recommend it. And yes, they keep getting plays. Thanks to "Standing on the Shore", "The World", and "Half Mast". Great to listen to while reading feminist novels.

Oh, yes. Joy Division. I love them now. They beat Editors, taking their spot for "Best Alternative British Band" on my list. Best song is "New Dawn Fades".

I'm worried now, since there is nothing on how to get the new Editors album in the US. Methinks it's never coming over here. So, I have to go back to Amazon (and this entry will explain why I have a problem with doing this) and order it. I would like to have the Special Edition, but it's an astounding 32 bucks.

/music geek

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No writing, just working and trying to sneak in playtime. Dang Internets keep sucking it all up though. I have to work on that. After this, I'm signing off and try to finish some things before going to work later on today.

That's about it for now. Until next time... signing off.