in the throes of thursday

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building rome, friends, work

Holy hell, 8 classes down, only one left to go. FUCK YEAH!

So last night I really and truly didn’t do anything creative, but that’s ok. I did manage to read my book for a bit before crashing. How stupid does it sound when I say that I had somehow managed to forget how much I love to read? Honestly though, I really need to keep this up.

I went and talked to K first thing this morning about what’s been going on with our boss and she said that the time had to Write the Email. And so I did. I gave a very factual and polite accounting of the week – how the classes have been going, the things I have asked for help with but not gotten, shit which is left unresolved, and an update on my mental AND physical health. I sent it to her and her boss, and I asked K to proof it before I sent it. She said it was perfect.

And that’s how I ended up having lunch with my boss and chatting like old chums.

At any rate, I was given the blessing to leave tomorrow after the last class, which should be no later than 11:00am given that some moron booked another class immediately after mine. Yay.

Tonight I’m hoping to do… Something. I have no idea what yet. I’m not getting on the treadmill because I’m already entirely too tired and too sore. I’m contemplating drawing, though I may see about getting deeper into the Code Academy thing. I actually know a fair bit about HTML and CSS already, but I want to work on improving my skills – you know, just in case I decide to jump ship and need to look for a new job.

mood music

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mental health, mental illness, moods, music

Music can do a lot to help, or hinder, my moods. It has also been known to enhance my productivity, both at work and at home. Music actually does a lot of things for me, except put me in The Mood. (never have figured that one out)

Pissed Off

Something best played loud, with a good beat – doesn’t even need words. My all time favorite song to listen to when I good and pissed is “Because I’m Awesome” by The Dollyrots. Just something about Kelly’s voice and the lyrics, works every time. “Gives You Hell” by All American Rejects is another good one.

Stressed Out

I prefer something more towards the instrumental side when I’m stressed. Scale the Summit has an album called “The Migration” that is amazing, and it’s great when I’m stressed. It’s instrumental metal, but not too heavy. It also makes for really nice background music. I’m also fond of – I know, I’m odd – bagpipe music when I’m stressed. Don’t ask me to explain it.

Happy

When I’m happy I’m not really picky EXCEPT that I want something I can sing to. Could be anything from the Steve Miller Band to Van Morrison to Pink to Bowling for Soup to Garth Brooks to Fountains of Wayne… The list goes on. Something with clear lyrics and a nice hook. Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl” is an all-time favorite that always makes me smile. Of course, so is Georgia Satellite’s “Keep Your Hands to Yourself.”

Productive

When I need to get work done, I turn on the tunes. Often it’s something a little less intrusive, more of a background kind of vibe. Mumford & Sons is great for that, as is much of the Celtic music I have. Something that sounds pleasant but doesn’t demand attention.

Creative

When I feel like being creative I like to either have total silence or something really funky. Weird Al is perfect for when I feel creative, as is some of the weirder Bowling for Soup, Barenaked Ladies, and Fountains of Wayne.

Those are some of my picks for different moods, how does music affect your moods and what are some your favorites when you’re up/down/sideways?