7.20.2006

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Christians celebrate the birth of Christ, but we heathens know where the real fun is—It's The Show's birthday*, people!

Last year, in commemoration of this most joyous event, I offered up The Show's birthday gift to anyone who could correctly answer the inane trivia question of my choice. There were several takers, and all were sent copies of a 2-disc mix CD compiled and lovingly packaged by yours truly. This year is slightly different: you answer two questions and get one disc. Hey, I've been busy, folks!

I anticipate there will be some grumbling from the Birthday Girl when she realizes that she's getting jacked out of a unique gift for the second year in a row. Suck it up, babe, these people demand music and it's my duty to bring forth the rock.

Okay, so it's Indie rock and therefore doesn't really rock so much as lull you with pert melodies and smart lyrics. But it is guaranteed to please, nonetheless. I'll even give you a preview:

1. To Die a Virgin – The Divine Comedy
2. Slow Down Chicago – Canasta
3. Awoo – The Hidden Cameras
4. Postcards from Italy – Beirut
5. Black Cab – Jens Lekman
6. I Love to Dance – Langhorne Slim
7. Did I Step On Your Trumpet? - Danielson
8. Lazy Little Ada – Colin Meloy
9. Carousel – Skittish
10. Lloyd, I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken – Camera Obscura
11. Best Thing Ever (Maybe Not) – Viva Voce
12. Vain – Bishop Allen
13. The Drive Will Do You Good – Sure Juror
14. Bitch Please – Brigitte
15. A Gilded Age – Norfolk & Western
16. Ecoutez Bien! - Eux Autres
17. June Gloom – The Like
18. The Veil Comes Down – Thunderbirds Are Now!
19. Plan of the Man – The M's
20. Skip To The End – The Futureheads
21. Rock City Wankers** - The Ark
22. Feels Good Being Somebody – Dios (Malos)

Rocking, no? Admit it, dear reader, you would love to get your little paws on a mix CD of such fine quality. And it can be yours if you just answer the following two very easy questions:

1. Would you like a copy of this fine mix CD?
2. What is your mailing address?

All answers should be submitted to the BOMT mailbox and not the comments so as to avoid the inconvenience of having strange people on the interwebs stalk you at your homes. Feel free to leave any affirmative responses to question #1 in the comments so that The Show will know exactly who is getting a share of her birthday gift.

Oh, and you can leave birthday wishes in the comments as well, if you must. :)

UPDATE: The CDs went in the mail yesterday afternoon, so you should all receive them very soon!

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* Birthday is actually July 23rd, and I make no guarantee that the CDs will reach her or you in time for this glorious event. Again, busy. Deal with it.
**This is by far my favorite song of the year. The opening guitar and synthesizer remind me of that scene in The Breakfast Club; you know the one, where protojock Emilio Estevez gets high and dances on the railing, while prissy princess Molly Ringwald finally realizes that she's hopelessly besotted with brooding bad boy Judd Nelson. Brilliant.

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annamaria at 6:37 PM

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3.10.2006

Moral Dilemma.

So. Here's the thing - I come home, and there's a FedEx package. Inside is a paystub. From a job i had like three jobs ago. And it's a live check, for something like $550.

Now it's sitting on my coffee table, staring up at me. I hated the job, and I like money.

Kerri, you might be familiar with this place of employment.

If you were a girl who just got a free $550, what would you do?

[Not what would Jesus do, because that's obvious. What would you do?]

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Anonymous at 7:23 PM

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