All My Little Words

Yesterday I saw The Magnetic Fields here in Austin. I was really excited because they're one of the few "favorite bands" of mine that I hadn't seen live. It definitely sounded different than how it does on some of the albums...I guess many of the songs are the result of studio production. Anyhow, the more natural/acoustic-y/live version was easy to appreciate. The music seemed more careful live, if that makes any sense. There was an acoustic guitar, cello, bouzouki (which I just learned is a Greek guitar type of instrument) and a piano. There was also lady that "just sings". Three-fifths of the people on stage used their voices. I think the women sound really good when they sing together. I was also surprised at how smooth and velvety Merritt's voice was in real life. I felt like the band just looked like a bunch of music teachers up on the stage. In a good way. They seem cool because they're not too flashy. Personally, I thought the choice of songs could have been better. They played a lot of stuff from random CDs they put out for plays, movies, Stephin's dog, other projects. There were enough "hits" to satisfy me, but many of the favorites were left out. I'd definitely go see them again; there are still so many I want to hear live.

Tonight I watched the final debate between McCain and Obama. More than ever I feel the need to keep to my promise that if McCain wins I will move out of the country. Watching him...he's just too old. I mean, I'm sure he could get the job done, but he's too boring/old/bitter/redundant. Plus I don't agree with a lot of what he says. He was asked a question, to basically explain his choice for VP, why he thinks she could be president, etc. The first thing he says is that Sarah Palin is a role model. That's NOT a reason to be VP of the United States. I could care less if women look up to her. I'm a woman and I think it's great a woman could be VP, but I don't think it's any sort of qualification. He also mentioned stuff about her lowering taxes, fighting corruption and kids with disabilities. It's fine, but weak compared to Biden. I almost feel like she makes woman look incapable. I don't necessarily approve of her representing my gender. I really respect Obama more because of his diplomacy during the debates. He comes off as being fair and calm, but can still stand his ground. McCain just seems angry and rotten. He points fingers about stuff I don't even care about. Obama has this look in his face when McCain is saying something dumb that reminds me exactly of my dad. It's the face of repressed annoyance. :)

Two years ago my grandma died. I think she would have turned 76 today. It would have been her birthday. I miss her too much. She makes me want to believe in heaven.

Things at work are progressing nicely. I applied for a promotion. It seems as though I would get it, and everyone thinks I will, but it's taking an especially long time. Tomorrow is Boss's Day and I bought some cookies!

Life leaves me mostly confused right now. I am taking things into consideration, whatever that means. I sort of worry about becoming a useless human. I worry that I can't see things for what they really are. I worry that I love stability and that breeds carelessness or thanklessness. Maybe I should "shake things up" like Sarah Palin.

I'm hoping that in a few more entries I'll have a new web site. Theoretically, it will be better than this.