Stop and go

Today my car officially got rims (and new wheels). That means that currently my wheels look newer than the rest of the car.

Today I also had a "What do all of you want from me?" moment.

I guess I'll try harder next time.

Thanks for reading.

Song in my head: Phil Collins, "Take Me Home".

In paradisum

A few days ago, I played one song on the piano for a funeral--a big one--at the Vestibule. This was one of the few instances where I was not the main pianist at a service. (I'm thinking there should be more, but that's really just my laziness talking... ^_^) After the pianist (who also conducted the choir) heard me play, he told me in passing that he admired the naturalness of my playing, and invited me to receive from him his 40-year-old catalog of musical arrangements. He also told me that a gift like my playing is received from God, not inherently mine, and that I should always find a way to give it back to Him.

I was inspired by what he said, needless to say, but then I thought about it. This is exactly what I needed to hear at this point in time. I can't be too upset about being unable to do everything I'd like to do. I didn't ask for a broken leg that's still healing, so the best choice is to deal with it.

In somewhat related news, my mother, my brother, and I just took advantage of two weeks free at a fitness club in the lowlands below the Plantation. I've visited the club twice already, and at least in this very early stage, I'm enjoying it. Fact is, my muscles have started to ache. Then again, people tell me that's when my muscles are growing. ^_^

Thanks for reading. And yes, your card is coming to you, Serenity. ^_^

Song in my head: Jack Johnson, "Better Together".

Titanium legs, one year after

Yesterday marked the day last year when I broke my leg over the ice. Because I realized it at 8:30 pm at night, I wasn't able to mark it in any special way.

Perhaps it is just as well. ^_^

Thanks for reading.

Song in my head: Philip Bailey, "No Compromise". Did Gary Valenciano ever cover this song?

Laws and orders

In my natural scheme of things, Summer is heralded by a number of occurences. One of the more notable indicators that Summer is here is the increased frequency of Law & Order marathons on TV.

After a few days (a few hours each) of watching the show, I realized something that I (and I am sure all the Law & Order addicts) do when perusing the program: they--I mean, we--check the clock. ^_^ Actually, the clock is a very good indicator of where the plot of the story is going. There are two things that almost always happen in an episode: (a) an arrest, and (b) a verdict. Avid viewers know that the arrest should normally happen at 30 minutes and the verdict near the end. If either doesn't, then the story has a twist. For example, today I saw an SVU program get a verdict at 30 minutes. That means it's not over, and a plot twist is in progress. ^_^

It makes watching the show that much more fun, I think. Keep the episodes rolling.

Thanks for reading.

Song in my head: Royksopp, "Remind Me".

P.S. Oh, yeah, and before I forget, I thought that Law & Order fans didn't give Milena Govich enough of a chance to become part of the show. Why be threatened because she was hot? ^_^

Seventeen syllables, No. 12

The white pillow-clouds
That cover blue sky don't stop
The Sun from shining.

Happy birthday, Serenity. Belated, as always. ^_^

Fifty posts and two less teeth

A few days ago I went to the dentist, and my top wisdom teeth were pulled out. It took three years of delaying it, on the grounds that I didn't want to lose my wisdom.

Turns out I didn't have much to lose, because I don't feel any different. ^_^

Summer's upon us, and projects abound. I hope that I am able to land a summer job. Any ideas?

I'm writing songs again. I think that imo as a concept is maturing, and it shows in my recent writings.

Thanks for reading.

Song in my head: Eagles, "The Best of My Love".