This weekend I went to sweet concert in Petaluma. It was Keller Williams. He has something about him; part genius, part jester. He is a one man band who plays an instruent, such as a snare drum, a guitar, a vocal harmony, doo-wops, beat box noises, horn sounds sans horns and loops it and builds a song to blissful critical mass. He is a guitar virtuoso; his fingers fly and leave smoke. His voice is really nice and he sings intermitently throughout a song, like a jazz instrument. It was very dancefloor hip and it seems the whole floor was squirming with beautiful tie-dyed, dredded children; arms swooping around, necks bobbing with body, hips sway and eyes closing in delight. There was a great long-haired, bearded 40-something with a pipe that shared his herb and I shared mine in return. I was tall beyond all heighth.

Saturday morn, I walked down to Borders and got a couple albums; The Del McCoury Band and Hot Hot Heat. The Del McCoury Band is straight-off bluegrass and it is beautifully soul-lifting. Del's voice is so twangy that you can't help but smile and oh, those forceful fingers of guitar, mandolin, bass and banjo. I figure since I am going to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival this year, I had best bone up on my bluegrass, yes? I am excited, slated to play so far is Bela Fleck, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmylou Harris, Leftover Salmon and Nickel Creek amongst many others. Now, speaking on Nickel Creek, I have to say I have a big crush on their violinist. She has such a beautiful face and eyes that melt my insides.

The other album I purchased was Hot Hot Heat. It is magnificent! It makes me want to rock out like noone's business. The music is straight out kick your ass rhythm that changes up mid-song and it just doesn't let go of your ears, pulling headphones on. The guitars are chunky, the bass is plunky, the keyboards are sometimes looming, sometimes playful and the vocalists is a bit like Robert Smith with and amazing vocal styling. The songs are short, clever, catchy and sure to herald re-listen after re-listen until it becomes a part of your psyche and you will be a chunky Canadian monkey! Hahahahahaaaa. It's a little bit post-grunge rock, a little bit 80's garage rock and a whole lotta good Canadian rock. It is a rushing white water type of album; it demands respect.

Sunday was a day full of relaxing after wearing myself out dancing around like a fool at the Keller Williams show. So, to start the day, my roommate and I wake and baked and watched a sweet skate video. The rest of the day was filled with lounging about and weed naps. I watched A Beautiful Mind with my other roommate, later on in the day. I wish I could say I wasn't in front of the idiot box the whole time, but the war is addictive. Maybe I am just an optimist, but I hope something positive comes out of something so awful. The open Turkish border is a little scary. Open borders is how World Wars start. I wish I had gone on a hike at Annandel but I was so dead tired and sore. Damnit, I have a motivation problem. That night I made a birthday mix tape for my good friend, Kori. I love making mix tapes. It is not even relaxing, it is good fun though.

I have to say many thanks to a real saint. The matron saint of good music, Abigail AKA Liquid Diamond, sent me a few CD's she burnt last week and they are so good and I love them and I am incredibly appreciative. She sent me Ryan Adams, Jump, Little Children and Pedro the Lion. So, thank you thank you, saintly one. And also, thanks for the great, fun AOL chats. You're a force to be reckoned with. Boo-yah!!

I hate having a lack of direction. I have no idea what I want to do with my life. I got an AA in Graphic Design and I loved the art aspect of it. It was creative and fun and then I got into the working world and it ceased to be enjoyable and became work. I guess I think I need to find something that doesn't seem like work. I am all for supporting myself, but I don't want to suffer a job that is just a job. I want to do something that is important and enjoyable. I am getting down on myself about it. I might go back to school for illustration and education and become a teacher. I love teaching, so I figure it would be a good move. Maybe I will find what I want or maybe I will find what I don't want. Either way, I will be closer to finding a solution to my issue. Well, I need to shower before work and trust me, I am stinky! Hahahaha. Ciao for now, diary.

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