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Feeling good? Nice. My buddy ATP finally launched his blog, so if you have a moment, go check that out over at AndrewPitkin.com. He’s a super talented writer and we met back when he was the age I am now and I was a whiny prat. Fun times.

I have a monster headache today (probably neck issues) but I was brainstorming at work over my “Super Secret, Super Huge” idea. I need to take more notes and begin to write down all the fantastic things I have ever said about music, but for now, please accept two links as a token of my appreciation:

Broken Dial mp3 Mixtape: Vol. 23
Rilo Kiley, Grand Ole Party, Johnathan Rice @ Webster HallI wrote those (one with Cash’s help) but my thoughts and feelings about the whole Radiohead announcement are there. Thanks.

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That is how many pairs of jeans I purchased. 

The feel of the fabrics made me feel sexy and I couldn’t decide. They were all like a million denim kisses on my legs and bottom. Yes, I just said bottom. 

That is all.

I have to go buy new jeans today.  I have this new, crazy habit of making pants EXPLODE!  It started in January (when I gained all this weight out of nowhere, but I could have been over-eating.  Hell, if I wasn’t paying attention to my diet like I should, anything is possible), and it is a bit embarrassing, but only when they pants explosion happens at a truly inopportune time.

My favorite jeans ’sploded on Thursday, so I must go buy some more today.  Maybe two pairs because you can never have too many pairs of nice jeans (and my crappy Old Navy pants also died about a week ago).

Pants?  I need more jeans.  Must go buy.

The last two days have been hell. I am still all sorts of sick and I didn’t make it into work yesterday. I had a dentist appointment today (routine cleaning. what what!) but otherwise, I am sick as a dog.

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Holy cow, I love this shirt. It isn’t the greatest thing ever (that would be cookies and cream ice cream, for those keeping score at home!) but I am so glad that I saw it.

As a child, my sister was really eager to open all of her Christmas presents. I remember quite a few instances in which she not only broke her brand new toys because she was too impatient to wait for my mother or father to assemble it for them, but then wailed incessantly for a new one.  I especially liked when that toy was totally sold out. Served her right.(Just kidding. I love the little brat.)

Anyway, cool shirt. Made me think of Kristin, so I wanted you all to see it.

BrokenDial.com, my indie music blog, has been nominated in the People’s Choice Category, Best Music Blog, for this year’s Digital Music Awards.

I would really love and appreciate you, if you took the time to get out and vote for us. We have worked our asses off this past year and wouldn’t mind making a little noise.

Thanks guys. The staff of Broken Dial and I really appreciate your help.