Lawrence, KS and Thanksgiving Update...

So I put on my ruby slippers, clicked my heels three times, and I'm in Lawrence, Kansas! How amazing is that?

Seriously, I am in Kansas until Tuesday and this is the first time I have been where there are no mountains. I'm completely disoriented and have no sense of direction. Not that I need to know where I am; I'm in Kansas for goodness sake! I have a friend just about finished with his master's degree from the University of Kansas so what better way to spend my Thanksgiving weekend except out here in the heart of the country I am thankful for? There's probably a few things I can think of that might be better, but I am having fun regardless.

On a slightly different note, we cooked Thanksgiving dinner this year and I am extremely proud of the way things turned out. All the food was not just good, but very good and we only had to call various family members for help/instructions three times. Overall, an AMAZING holiday! What's on the lineup for Christmas??

I just have to reiterate this one more time (at least for now): I have the most amazing friends. I hope everyone at some point in their life experiences a relationship like I have with these people. We should all be so lucky...

My Infinite Playlist - Vol. 4

Dream Academy - Life In a Northern Town

Depeche Mode - Blasphemous Rumours

Counting Crows - Colorblind

Pearl Jam - Jeremy

Andain - Beautiful Things

Motorcycle - As The Rush Comes

Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight

Air - Playground Love

Morcheeba - World Looking In

Portishead - Roads

Massive Attack - Angel

Fleetwood Mac - Dreams

Incubus - Agoraphobia

Zero 7 - The Pageant of the Bizarre

Weezer - Island In the Sun

Sublime - Wrong Way

Everclear - Sunflowers

Lily Allen - Everything's Just Wonderful

Sia - Lentil

Guns N Roses - Paradise City

My Infinite Playlist - Vol. 3

So I know I've been posting these frequently, but Scott and I get to talking about them and remember more and more songs that I need to list. Which means I already have Vol. 4 finished as well...

We went and saw ATB on October 10 and he played mixes of both Hide and Seek and Mr. Brightside...fucking amazing! That's all I have to say about that...for now.

Green Day - Brain Stew

Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

Gorillaz - 19-2000

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Pearl Jam - Even Flow

The Killers - Mr. Brightside

The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

Hole - Doll Parts

Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek

Frou Frou - Let Go

Regina Spektor - The Ghost of Corporate Future

Tenacious D - Tribute

God Lives Underwater - From Your Mouth

Sneaker Pimps - Six Underground

Poe - Angry Johnny

Royal Bliss - Fine Wine and Champagne

Fountains of Wayne - Someone to Love

Our Lady Peace - Superman's Dead

Sister Hazel - Champagne High

Sarah McLachlan - Good Enough

I kinda want one...

I've had the girls home sick with me for the last few days and it has reinforced the feeling of wanting a child that I started having a couple of weeks ago. We were at S___ house and I found myself envious of my friends that are parents. Most of the time I love being the aunt or godmother but this particular night I was keenly aware of the fact that there are certain things only a mother can do for children, whether they are hers or not.

Now, truthfully I don't believe that I will ever have children. And I really am okay with that. It's not because I'm single and think I won't ever find anyone or the fact that I'm diabetic. There are several reasons (which I choose not to discuss at this time) for this belief. I guess it's just that the experience of having the girls all day is something that has tripped my biological clock. But I'm sure I'll get over it soon enough.

Currently listening...

Okay, so this is my October "Currently listening..." post because we don't have internet at home right now and this is the first chance I've had to post it.

Just as a couple months ago I did In Search of Sunrise 7 for the whole post, October has been all about In Search Of Sunrise 5. Here is the track listing:

In Search of Sunrise 5: Los Angeles
Disc: 1
1. Conil - Malibu Beach
2. Mark Norman Pres. Celine - Colour My Eyes
3. Late Night Alumni - Empty Streets
4. Electro Prompt - Beside Me (Gothek DC Remix)
5. Fonzarelli - Moonlight Party
6. Leama & Moor - Everything Matters (Matthew Dekay Remix)
7. Matthew Dekay Vs. Proluctors - Let The Game Begin
8. Karen Overton - Your Loving Arms (Club Mix)
9. Parker & Hanson - Let Me Be (Extended Mix)
10. Kalafut & Fugle - Novocaine (Mark Otten Remix)
11. Jes - People Will Go (Steve Forte Rio Remix)
12. Basic Perspective - Small Step On the Other Side
13. Tom Cloud - Told You So
14. A.M. - Arise (Hammer & Fubayashi Remix)
15. Cass - Little Bird

A-MAY-ZING! I have been listening to this one at least as much as 7. I have several favorite "moments":
The first thirteen minutes, which are the first three tracks are my favorite grouping. I love everything about the first 13 minutes. Your Loving Arms has my favorite lyrics and favorite "instant" moment; when it comes in on the offbeat at about minute 40. Ooh...gives me chills. Let Me Be has my favorite vocals; her voice is so passionate. And finally, Novocaine has my favorite instrumental part. When the guitar comes in, simply and purely. This is a fan-fucking-tastic album! That's all I have to say about that.