Wow...it's Monday again already?

Because honestly, the past four weeks have just flown by in a crazy blur. I took a long weekend and went to visit family, then came back and worked for ten days straight (except for the one day I *had* to call out to get my car fixed - there was no other time, since I worked through both weeks and a weekend!), then took another long weekend to visit Spank in Atlanta. It was a much, MUCH needed girl's weekend!

There was junking/thrifting/antiquing/flea marketing:

Clockwise from top left: some really cool, way oversized silver bangles; mid-century pendant lamp; adorable fish wall hangings; tall, skinny mid-century table lamp; and vintage red lamp (part of an identical set. I have a pair of very similar ones, but mine are smaller. And I totally have shade envy!)

I got a manicure for the first time since the mid-nineties:

And speaking of the nineties, I've been really nostalgic for that decade musically lately.  This band wasn't around for very long, but they had an impact on me, and (some of) the lyrics to this song really resonate with me:

Blind Melon - "Tones of Home"

And also during the visit, much music was discussed.  We're planning our concerts up to the end of the summer, and here's one of my favorites from one of the bands we'll be seeing in August:

Weezer - "Dope Nose"

Also a nineties band, but that song wasn't a nineties song...

So after that long weekend, I came back and am now in the middle of a nine-day-in-a-row stretch.  At this point I'm stressed and irritable and no one can stand to be around me.  I'm trying to learn to take care of myself through the stress and constant motion, though, because I think this might just be another "new normal" for me.

C'est la vie.

What music is on YOUR mind this week?

This post is part of Monday's Music Moves Me at Dolly's place.

Post-Mayhem Monday

This past weekend I attended the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival with my good friend and concert buddy Spank when the show rolled through Atlanta. I had an amazing time, and plan to post about it once I am home and can collect and compose my thoughts - I'm currently still in Atlanta at Spank's place and blogging from her computer. (Hi, Spank! I'm not even gone yet and I miss you already! ::mwah:: ) She and I have dished about the show at her place, so you should check that out if you get a chance. And if you have a sense of humor :)




In the meantime, it's Music Monday again. The theme for the 100th week is "Gone but not forgotten - featuring music from artists who have passed recently. Unfortunately, there are far too many of these.

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4.  Finally, Boogie down to your Fellow Rockin' Bloggers. Also, bring some back with you to join us!

Slipknot - Duality
(Paul Gray, 1972 - 2010)

I know I keep giving you Slipknot videos during my Music Monday posts, but the theme makes this entirely appropriate. At the show this weekend, the band played "Duality" in tribute to Paul Gray while the backdrop changed to a giant "2" (Gray's stage persona was #2). I don't think they ever perform without honoring his memory.



The Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated
(Joey Ramone, 1951 - 2001)

My first real rock star crush. Peter Criss from Kiss (before the makeup came off) doesn't count - I "liked" whoever the babysitter's daughter liked, because she was older and knew best. And I was just annoying that way!



Type O Negative - Wolf Moon
(Peter Steele, 1962 - 2010)

My forever rock star crush. One of the best memories of my entire life revolves around a Type O show, and I am SO thankful I've been able to see them live several times.



Be sure to come by XMas Dolly's place to play along and find some new music to listen to :)