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Day Thirty Eight (Year Three)

Well, I started unpacking CDs today.  I'm starting at the end of the alphabet this time around and working my way forward.  That said, I made it from Z all the way through S.  Might stay up late tonight and keep going, we'll see.  Either way, I'd like to have all of the music put away by the end of the day tomorrow.

Let's see, what else happened today... I got the download code for both the audio and video of that Counting Crows show from DayTrotter.  It's 40 tracks, including stage banter, and it's amazing so far.  Haven't had a full three hours to listen to the whole thing, mind you, but I'll get there.  Hell, I was just happy that I found a pair of earbuds last night, so I can get back to carrying the music around with me.  SL commented the other day that she doesn't see me listen to music much.  I'm sure that will change some once we get married in October, but she's right.  I haven't done as much conscious listening of late.  Music is always on in the background, but it's not everyday lately that I sit down and make a concerted effort to listen to a whole album all the way through.  I need to start being more selfish about taking that time.  Granted, with the CDs now almost out again, that will definitely help.

Another thing I need to be more selfish about?  Playing more every day.  Especially now that I'll be teaching again.

Picked up a 1/8" into a 1/4" jack adapter at Radio Shack today... and I'm pretty sure it's still in SL's purse.  Oh well, guess the turntable will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest.

Good day today!  Oh, and, the internet is working again.  Yay!

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