Hiding out

I've been hiding out for the past 2 days. Laying low. My eyes are heavy - that's always a sign I'm feeling down. Another sign is that I want to do nothing and I'm mad for doing nothing. I wish I was one of those people who could just work out to get rid of the blues. Thich Nhat Hanh says to cradle your sorrow. I don't think it counts, but I decided to feed it chocolate peanut butter ice cream with graham crackers crushed in it...it helped...

Random noteworthies:

*I'm obsessed with Annie Lennox's new video "Dark Road". It pulls me in. Moving lyrics, powerful voice. But mostly, I just like watching her sing. Especially when she's singing a sad song in a superhero costume. New album drops Oct. 2. Oh, the anticipation.

*While I wait on Annie, I have plenty of other great new music. Rilo Kiley, New Pornographers, Junior Senior, M.I.A., Tegan & Sara. I made a new playlist with Rilo Kiley, Junior Senior, Tegan & Sara and The B-52's. I got inspired because Kate & Cindy (from B-52's) do guests vocals on the new Junior Senior. Good fun.

*I almost got beat up by a 40-something neighborhood drunk on Monday. When I walked past him and his friends, his friend asked if I had a cigarette. I said "sorry man, I don't smoke". He said "you're gonna smoke in about 5 seconds" and started following me. For 6 blocks. I just kept walking. He was drunk. I felt stupid for not confronting him. Now, I feel stupid for feeling stupid.

*Some friends drunk-dialed me from another HOB going away party last night. It's nice to know that no matter how old you think you are, you're never too old to get drunk-dialed. Ron, I miss you too. Congrats on the new gig.