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You know how I always say that I want the autonomy that comes with running my own company (or similar activities), and that I would like to be the master of my own future, but I just couldn’t come up with one good Idea? Well, you may not know that I say those things, but I do once in a while. It seems I may have found that Idea I’ve been looking for, and I’ve been thinking about it for at least a week now. To the best of my knowledge, it’s something that doesn’t currently exist in the scale I’m thinking. Step One has been completed: the domain name has been purchased. Stay tuned…

A few weeks ago I changed one of my morning routines. I switched from my Norelco Electric Razor (similar to this one) to the Gilette Mach3. I like the way it feels, but even after several weeks, it still irritates my skin. I have to find some sort of after-shave lotion (or something) that will help. Also, maybe it’s time to put new blades on. Any suggestions?

Rain, rain, beautiful rain. It’s raining now, at a quarter after two in the morning, and it’s been doing the same all day. The television warned us of flash floods and the Whole Bit. There’s something about the sound of the rain hitting the cars, street, roof and rain-gutters that is relaxing and almost musical in that chaotic, polyrhythmic sort of way. It’s the sound of the car alarms and the ambulance sirens that I don’t enjoy as much.

My roommate lost her job today. I wasn’t convinced that she actually had a job. Instead there was the possibility she just might have made workplace stories up out of thin air, and was actually spending her time smoking pot and going to clubs in NYC. Our neighbor upstairs, J.C. (it must stand for Jesus Christ—what else could it be?), is a nocturnal DJ who spins in some club that my roommate goes to all the time. I pay my roommate my “half” of the rent each month, but I don’t think there’s actually a landlord here. Even if that’s the case, it really doesn’t matter. I’m still getting a decent apartment for the small price I am paying… and no lease.

I just got back from seeing the Indigo Girls with Rebecca and Denise. I learned a few things tonight:

• Listening to good music live brings out a lot of emotion within me.
• The last time I saw the band was during college. I heard a lot of Indigo Girls during college, actually. While I lived in my Ray Street dorm, I would often fall asleep listening to music, often the Indigo Girls, and in love. Throughout college, without a real basis, I became less confident in my musical abilities, and even though for years people would keep telling me I would be a great teacher, more and more doubts entered my mind. It’s possible that by the time I was student-teaching I no longer felt passionate about what I set out to do four and a half years prior. That same semester was very bad relationship-wise as well. Several months went by where A. and I just didn’t talk even though we saw each other and worked with each other every other day. I don’t remember why now. But I think it must have been around this time that I lost whatever passions I had.
• I need to get real music back into my life. I’m just not the same without it.
• Lastly, I learned that I should not be allowed to write online after midnight.

And one final word: Have a great time in Europe, Becca, and good luck—I hope things work out for you.

From our Obvious Parenting Advice department: Bedroom TVs Linked to Fatter Kids.

I went into New York last night to have dinner at Harry’s Burritos with Stacey and friends for her birthday. Mexican food has been in the air lately, as the previous night I had dinner at Chevys. I was further invited by Stacey’s friends to see Maceo Parker on Thursday as well as to see one of Stacey’s friends perform in a choir this weekend. I’m probably going to pass on Maceo. I just don’t have enough money to spend on all these concerts lately, including the Indigo Girls tonight and especially with the possibility of seeing Ben Folds next week. In my opinion when it comes to spending money, Live Music is a good expense, and I have completely paid off all of my credit card debt, but I’m still repaying my student loans and my Debt to Society.

Addendum: They Might Be Giants are doing an in-store signing appearance in New York on June 11, the day their new album, No, is finally released. How can I pass that up?

… In the Sun, Sun, Sun…

The weather lately has been great. This past weekend I bought a new frisbee to celebrate being outdoors. It set me back three bucks, but it was worth it. There will be more celebration today with Becca involving Chevys. Tomorrow is Stacey’s day with dinner in New York. Wednesday I will be celebrating with Sushi in the City and the Indigo Girls. I love the summer.

About 16 years ago, I screwed up in front of my entire school. I was on stage for the school’s Spelling Bee finals, and I misspelled “length” as “legnth.” My teachers, especially Mr. Kesten(baum)*, were quite upset with me; I think some may have placed bets.

Fast forward to present day. I still would get knocked out at the school level, although on a more difficult word. I got nine out of ten on this quiz. Give it a try (without the aid of Merriam-Webster, you cheater) and see what you get. For more “fun,” guess which word I spelled wrong.

* He legally changed his name from Kestenbaum to Kesten when his son was born. The reason he gave was because it would be “easier for the kid to learn.” I think the CIA made him do it.

Excellent. Thanks to Amazon, I can browse menus from New York restaurants. Maybe soon I’ll be able to afford to go out to eat in the city more often, and when I am, you can be sure I’ll be using this service. Plus, I would probably trust Amazon’s reviews (once the service becomes more popular) over Zagat.

This is from Yahoo Astrology. Sometimes they know the right thing to say.

Be bold and aggressive today, dear Pisces. Although that is normally not your natural mode, you will find that self-confidence can be particularly rewarding on a day like this. People will be delighted to hear from you. Your opinion is precious and you have a great deal of insight to offer to the group. Put aside your adaptable nature for now, since it will most likely be others who need to make adjustments to come around to your way of thinking.

Nobody ever comes around to my way of thinking. I just adapt to other people. It’s quite frustrating.