music - personality

I was skimming some stories on Reader and came across an article re: what your playlist says about your personality. (Side note: I had just told Jessica on the drive down to Helotes that I hit the Top 25 list the night before and 20 of the 25 songs were by Reckless Kelly. LOL - I acknowledge that I have a problem.) Anyway, the results of some study/survey/research says if you listen to X type of music, you exhibit A, B, and C personality traits. My problem with the results is what people only listen to one type of music?! If I were to hit shuffle on the ipod, I could hear country, rap, classical, rock, latin, blues, r&b, alt-rock, pop... You get the point. What poor, sad, sheltered person limits the music to which they listen and enjoy to only one genre of music?

Here's the link: Music & Personality

I heard some GREAT voices this past weekend: Micky's was strong, Gary's was great (and I was disappointed to only hear him sing one), same can be said of Stoney's. Britt Daniel/Spoon was great, too. He kept apologizing to the crowd for the sound difficulties. I have no idea what he was referring to, because from where we stood everything sounded fantastic.

Why was it necessary for the office to be open today? I so could have used another 2 hours of sleep.

Pictures - still not uploaded

I have seen two movies since last time, though. I did go see Away We Go, and then watched 10 Items or Less on dvd.

Away We Go - See it. The last scene of the movie was perfect. There were parts that I could have done without. Some of the characters were over the top and distracting, but that's really my only complaint.

10 Items - If you like Morgan Freeman, I'd say rent it. It's a small independent movie that runs maybe 75-80 minutes about an out-of-work actor and a grocery store clerk. His character asks the question in the movie: 10 items or less, what in your life would you keep?

I've decided to stay in town this weekend. I was tempted by the Boland show down at RRIH, but I just don't want to deal with the crowd/heat. I'll get that next weekend, I'm sure. Jack Ingram's in Ruidoso...if I had any desire to drive, I'd be there.

well...

When I actually upload pictures, I'll post about the trip to Chicago and Concan.

This week, I am driving around in a rental car and wondering if I'll go to ATX/NB for the weekend. I want to get out of town, but don't really want to be packed in RRIH with everyone for the Boland show. Same story for Seguin. I guess we'll see how the rest of the week plays out.

I think I'm going to see Away We Go tonight. I've been looking forward to seeing it since April, so I hope it's entertaining.

I finished a book this weekend and started a new one. I finished Shutter Island. Leonardo DiCaprio is starring in the film adaptation. I think it comes out this fall. I liked the book, but figured out a good chunk of the story before the reveal. I'm sure I'll see the movie, just to see how it unfolds onscreen.



I am about half-way through Wintergirls. It's a young adult novel about a girl's battle with anorexia and the death of a friend. So far, it's pretty engaging.

Quick things from the weekend:

* It was so good to see everyone. I know it's only been a little over a month since I saw most at MMM's wedding, but it felt longer.

* I escaped the weekend unscathed by the sun! The same cannot be said of mosquitoes, mystery bumps and bruises. I've come to accept (and expect) these as a price of a weekend with these people. LOL

catchup

A lot of things have happened, here's a quick rundown:

* My mom's recovery is coming along well (one trip to the ER later)
* I'm going through a hectic time at work. I'll have nothing to do for an hour or so and then there's a flurry of activity. I can't say I like it. I'm such a research and writing person. Translation - not exactly thrilled when my afternoon turns into family hour. People (parents) don't understand that I'm not beholden to them when their adult offspring hire the office. I don't care what YOU want...I answer to your child.
* The Hangover - hilarious. Go see it. Go just to see Bradley Cooper if you have no interest in bawdy comedies. LOL
* This week sealed the deal on my fate regarding remaining at this office. I will go crazy if I'm here much longer. It's not the caseload, it's not the staff...it's something that will not be changing. I know that, so I need to make a change.
*I have one more stinking brief due tomorrow by closing time. I'm actually happy with my progress on it at this time. I only have to polish the argument and it will be ready to file. This is a MUCH better feeling than last week.
* Season 5 of Weeds started up again this weekend. The first episode was good. I missed Andy, Silas and Shane. (Nancy? Not so much.)
* I've read two books in the last 2 weeks: Replay and Paranoid Park. I enjoyed both of them. Paranoid Park was a fast read. Replay was intriguing. I'd recommend both.
* No Sake of the Song Fest for me this weekend. I'm sorry that, apparently, I'm missing everybody and their dog. It just didn't work out. I get a great weekend here, though: Charlie on Friday and MMC on Saturday.

can't stop procrastinating...

Things I should be doing:

* looking for another job
* finishing two briefs
* reviewing a case file
* writing the court about a scheduling order
* reading a few cases regarding "possession" of a child (there's no way I'm giving into what the latest ruling said...it's not reasonable in its application)

Things I should NOT be doing:

* writing this entry
* listening to new music
* reading Entertainment Weekly
* going to see Bingham in an hour
* putting off the briefs for another day
* anything on the internet that does not involve Westlaw

It's been a rough week. Monday started off with my mom undergoing an outpatient procedure. She's fine now. The immediate recovery was more difficult than anticipated, but she was just released mid-morning. Also, on Monday, the main atty in the office underwent open-heart surgery. (Thus the #1 item on my list.) He's also recovering nicely, and just moved into a room this afternoon. With him out of the office for the next 4-6 weeks, my caseload has increased. The slow June I had envisioned is gone. No Houston for me this weekend, no Sake for the Song, no RK pre-Rangers game... whine, whine, whine (sorry)... Thank God everyone is doing well now.

LOTS of new music this week, too....and CONAN on the Tonight Show! :)

Quick recap of last week:

RR/WB - fun, crowded, great covers
Graduation party - lots of laughs, lots of family and friends
Graduation - long
Remainder of Saturday night - FUN, lemon-drop martini, daiquiri, spectacular dancing (I wish there were more people around to witness the last one - it was fantastic!)

busy week

There are tons of things going on this week, just a sampling:

* Writing a reply brief
* Mom's birthday
* Writing another brief
* Randy/Wade show
* Gathering info on a civil case that is a MESS
* Graduation party
* Graduation
* My sister's birthday

I had a fantastic time at Melissa and Travis' wedding a few weeks ago. I have some pictures of the day, and if I get some free time I'll upload them. It was fantastic to see everyone there. The rehearsal dinner was a good time, and the wedding day itself couldn't have been better. The only thing I would have changed? Maybe the number of patron shots or that adios mf'er drink...no, definitely that red shot. I had to give it away after taking a sip.

I just finished up with the discovery phase of one of my cases, so I'm taking a break this morning. Here's how I've passed the time thus far:

* watched diggnation, the full hour, with the intent to watch only the first 5 minutes...damn kevin rose.

* trolled facebook

* checked movie times (with no intent to see something until next week)

* searched for new books on Amazon (I just finished This One is Mine - drama/comedy - better than most television shows)

* searched for new movies on Netflix to add to the queue (I know I'm 6 months behind, but I just saw Milk. WOW)

* skimmed Twitter

* emailed Jeanne pointless and random links, as usual

* realized I need to pay a visit to OKC, I miss it

* listened to some new mp3s, I'm not on the Passion Pit bandwagon just yet

* caught up on Spencer Tweedy's blog (Yes, Jeff Tweedy's son. His writing belies his age. How cool is it that his dad sang "Forever Young" for him at his Bar Mitzvah?)

I guess I should get to work this afternoon. I'm counting down the hours until the LOST finale, Macon Greyson tomorrow night, and road trip Friday!