December 2009
34 posts
31 Dec 1999
Ten years ago today my parents had my friends over for a pizza dinner before driving us to a party at my girlfriend’s house. I insisted that one of my friends bring her younger brother along (as I had a crush on him), and my girlfriend spent the night asking why I was paying more attention to our friend’s brother than I was to her.
#12
Minus the Bear - Absinthe Party at the Fly...
#11
LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends
Ah, Christmas
Today my dad and I were sitting around browsing the Boxing Day sales flyers (he tried to buy me a Canon SLR tonight, I declined his offer) while listening to ABBA and Lady Gaga - totally normal father-son stuff, right? My mother walked into the room and I said “NO! Men only!” so she turned around and walked back out.
“I haven’t seen it; I was too busy stomping grapes and making ravioli.”
– Joy Behar, when asked if she was offended by Jersey Shore
Not Coming Home for Christmas Anymore, Pt II
Four more sleeps until I freeze for two weeks. The only thing that will warm me is our impending (semi-annual) Christmas bender.
Not Coming Home for Christmas Anymore, Pt I
“I don’t eat as much. I will gain it all back when you waddle into town.”
Katie upon my asking her about her weight loss secret.
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The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone...
Oh also →
My list shares a lot in common with NPR’s 50 Most Important Recordings of the decade. How shocking.
#6
Bright Eyes - Another Travelin Song
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#5
The New Pronographers - Sing Me Spanish Techno
Last night Michael Yerxa told me he hated me and I involuntarily threw my full cup of wine across the room.
Some celebrity chef is hosting an event at my work. In what I think was an attempt to figure out whether or not I like guys,* my co-worker showed me a picture of him and told me she thought he was really hot. And then asked if he “did it” for me. Because he does not “do it” for me, I said no, and she seemed genuinely confused.
Katie’s response: “She just...
I am really bad at the internet!
#2
Q and Not U...
#1
The Rapture - Out of the Races and onto the...
FAVOURITE SONGS OF THE DECADE
Each day until December 31st I am going to post a favourite song from the last 10 years, in no particular order, because I have nothing better to do, with the exception of grading 50 exams (essay format!!!!!) and writing my thesis.
SHOUT OUT LOUDS - Walls
The first 30 seconds of...
