the prize {October 27, 2009}

I feel like I am always on the train—though this isn't necessarily a bad thing. See, I'm not a morning person, so the 90 minute transition from bleary-eyed to bright-faced is rather welcome. Still though, I spend nearly 3 hours a day in transit. Sometimes I think about all of the things I could be doing in these 3 hours.

Learning how to sew.
More breakfast.
Making curtains!
Thinking about this. Whoa.
Finding a boyfriend. (Terrible at this.)
Folding my laundry. (Even more terrible.)
Speaking French. Ambition's custard ...
Drinking more water. (Delicious honey & tea, coffee & cream—damn you!)
Becoming a better swimmer. (Horribly terrible. Well, I wouldn't die right away. I could stay afloat for 10 minutes. Maybe.)
Writing a novel. (I'm an editor, not a writer. Eff.)
Sleeping. Melting.
Writing him back. (See # 5)
Being brazen. (See # 5)
Concerts!

The autumn concerting season is in full swing. I plan on blocking your view at Amy Millan's performance on Wednesday, the Dodos on Thursday, The Antlers on Friday, The Dirty Projectors on Sunday, and Land of Talk on Monday! Holy overscheduled. It's going to be a fine smattering of live performances though—I'm ready. Clean calendars are for later.

As a special giveaway to my readers, the beautiful folks over at SonicLiving (the best online concerting calendar out there) have set aside TWO FREE TICKETS to the Dodos show at Bimbos on Thursday, October 29. The Dodos' sophomore album, Time to Die, is one of my favorite releases of 2009, and these guys are great live. I witnessed an abbreviated set a couple years ago and it's time for a full-on, fantastic immersion. 

Email theblisslist@gmail.com with the subject "Dodos o my" to be entered. The winner will be chosen & notified at 8am on the day of the show. Your tickets will be held at will call. Good luck, dear readers, the grand prize awaits!

Jodi - Dodos    |  website
Time to Die - Dodos    |  website

(graphic by dkim)

Comments

[patrick]

i hope i win!!!!

[liz]

you didn't win. :(

[Casey]

Have we talked about Barry Lyndon? Remind me next time we convene.