The First Night of the Rest of My Life
I just turned one year older, there's nothing particularly special about that. I am, however, a few years wiser. I don't feel like celebrating, but I should mark the occasion none the less. I've never had a way with words, but I have an appreciation for those that do.

I'll let them do the talking tonight.

As for me I'll be hanging back with an old friend: DJ JD.



We go back a ways, and it's been a long while. Funny though that with some friends you can pick right back up as if not even a day has passed. We're going to be laying down a lot of tunes tonight, so try to keep up. I know all of you peg-legged bastards won't have any trouble. For those that don't feel me here's three words for you:

Fuck the RIAA.

I best get to it; the night isn't getting any younger, I'm certainly not getting any more sober, and my lungs won't be getting any lighter.


First up we have a song that I've always liked, but I've never really understood until tonight. Makes me think on how one can know someone for years but not really *know* them:
Bush - Come Down.

In a lot of ways this song relates to myself and in many others it doesn't. For what it's worth, here it is:
Frente - Bizzare Love Triangle.

This is song is close to me. It hasn't been so until recently:
Crowded House - Into Temptation.

I don't remember much from classes at high school. One quote from English lit does stand out:
"For of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'It might have been! ..." ~John Greenleaf Whittier.
Some have wondered what drives me. Robert Smith said it best:
Cure, the - Spilt Milk.

I do well for myself. I have a house, a car, a steady job. I don't lack anything. Why is it then, that I only feel truly alive when I am hurt?
Nine Inch Nails - Hurt.

Often times I hear from people the things they want. Their ambitions, the things they most *desire*. Most people don't know the fucking meaning of the word:
Nine Inch Nails - Closer

In times like these I think back on the things I've done, the people I've met:
Beatles, the - In My Life.

I suppose this is where things get philosophical. Perhaps things are simpler than what they seem. I believe a big part of maturing is knowing what battles are worth fighting and when you should just:
Beatles, the - Let It Be.

A cowboy friend gave me some advise awhile back. I'm not sure if I simply didn't believe him or that I though I knew better. In the end I've learned that you shouldn't tempt fate; She's a real bitch.
Nickel Creek - Helena.

The sun is rising, so this must come to an end. This last song goes out to the love of my life; may she rest in peace:
Audio Slave - Like a Stone.