TOP THINGS OF 2008
CDs: Punch- Punch Brothers
Punch was the debut album for Chris Thile's (of Nickel Creek fame) new band Punch Brothers. These guys really know how to push music to the edge. Also, it's got a four part movement on here, and it's just a long story about his divorce. Hardcore. Listen to it. I love these guys.
Juno- Various Artists
Alright folks, this album is not for everyone. Most of the songs are by Kimya Dawson, who Ellen Page said she thought Juno would listen to her. Kimya has an interesting voice, with basic chords and goofy lyrics. However, if she is not your style, there are a lot of really good songs on here. Sonic Youth (who I am not a fan of) does a fantastic cover of Superstar, and Cat Power's Sea of Love makes it hard for me to breathe it is so beautiful. I'm listening to this soundtrack now because I forgot how amazing it is!
Books: Born Standing Up- Steve Martin
If you don't like Steve Martin, get out. He is brilliant. Amazing read. He tells the story of how he got into comedy, his method of approaching it, and why he stopped doing stand up. He is also a great writer and I will say one of my favorite biographies I've ever read!
The Chris Farley Show- Tom Farley Jr.
This book was so interesting. A biography written through interviews. Tom Farley starts off every chapter by describing what was going on in Chris's life and then the rest of the chapters are pieces of interviews from people who were there with Chris and tell first hand how they saw him destroying himself. Really sad, but great read.
Movies: Wall-E
I'm only going to do one movie. This is it. Wall-E. I don't even remember other films this year. Yeah, The Dark Knight wins too. But honestly? Come on people. I have never wanted to cry in a movie like I did when I saw Wall-E. Thinking about it makes me feel my heart. This movie should win every award ever. Sorry, Heath.
Now that's all the listing I'm going to do, but I'm sure if you ask me about certain things that happened or other favorite things, I will gladly tell you.
Haley Jane told me to write my blog again, because she recently discovered she has internet in her house, so now she's always online! That's a really good thing, because it's nice to see her online and get to say a little hello message. She is the greatest thing that's happened to me, and I miss her incredibly. She's one of the few people I know who can just make me laugh. I mean, I laugh a lot, but she really makes me laugh. At myself, at her, at life. She really understands me. I am blessed to have found her.
Also, one of my best friends is now engaged! GO LIZA!!! I couldn't be happier for her. Tucker and Elizabeth and Haley and I all started dating on the same day. I feel especially close to them, especially her. She has been one of my best friends through college, and I hope forever. I know I can talk to her about everything. I can't wait to see that rock.
Finally, I hate my job. I am looking for a new one, but am terrible about getting out and looking. Also, I don't really have a resume. If anyone reads this and has a good template let me know. I'd love to check it out.
Speaking of work, one final story. Yesterday, I waited on a table of some punk looking kids who must have been about 17. Don't get me wrong, just because they looked punky, does not mean they were mean. They were actually really fun. I had a good time joking around with them. Anywho, I was passing out their food, the tray flipped and one of the girl's food flew everywhere. I was very apologetic and told her I'd get out another one asap. They were real chill about it, and after they finished they left. As I was cashing out the checks (server talk) one of the girls came up to me and said, "Hey, you know that girl who's food you dropped?" I got worried for a second and responded, "Yeah. What's up?" She said, "She wants your number." It totally caught me off guard because I thought she was going to say something like "She's mad her meal wasn't comped." I said, "I have a girlfriend...and I'm 22." The girl said, "Oh, ok," and walked away. It was probably the most adorable thing ever.
I promise not to neglect you again avid readers (Chelsea?). Have a great weekend.
From my cozy apartment,
CB
