TILT: 10.1.09

October 1st, 2009 → 7:00 am @ Alexandra Franzen

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TILT: 10.1.09

Ooh, what a week!  I’m totally high on life these days. I can’t help myself from bopping around with a slap-happy grin on my face.

Here’s what I’m loving this fine Thursday … in an easy-to-read list format!

{ Catching a glimpse of Brian Eno’s shiny pate during an interview at 89.3 The Current. Yes, working at a radio station has its benefits. }

{ Discovering old-skool beauty tricks — like sprinkling cornstarch on your roots to de-grease unwashed hair. Don’t judge me. That shit works. }

{ Taking my evening constitutional with Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here pumping through my iPod. }

{ Using the phrase “evening constitutional” in everyday conversation, and having friends who know exactly what I’m referring to. }

{ Discovering webcomics by witty, whimsical, wickedly-funny female cartoonists — like Erika Moen, Dylan Meconis and Lucy Knisley. Why do they all live on Oregon and Vermont? And why won’t they marry me? }

{ Going to buy alcohol and NOT having the salesperson scrutinize my ID card with severe dubiousness. Could it be … do I FINALLY not look like a fifteen-year-old? }

{ Saturday car trips to the Sandstone Octoberfest with Anna & Steve. We missed the Chmielewski Funtime Band (curses!) but we did see a whole lot of emphatic anti-abortion billboards. }

{ Rediscovering the myriad joys of ironing. There’s something about a freshly-pressed shirt that puts an extra spring in my step. I’m sure y’all can relate. }

{ Splurging on a daily subscription to The New York Times. Such wild extravagance! }

{ Walking around my house in an elaborately-beaded corset … and plotting equally-elaborate Halloween costumes. Would it be inappropriate for me to dress up as a unicorn? How ’bout a proletariat? Karl Marx? Or I could wrap myself in clear cellophane and go as The Glass Ceiling. Hmm … that costume would only work in certain feminist circles. }

{ Bleach: it really works! }

{ Realizing that my dining room has incredible acoustics. Perfect for secret / solo rockstar sessions. Hope my neighbors aren’t too bothered. }

(Photo via DAR: A Super Girly Top Secret Comic Diary)

Things I Love Thursday was originated by the visionary freelancing Kiwi Gala Darling. Kudos, Ms. Darling!