deaR j. cRew:

$95.00 for a tee shirt??? give me a break.

oNe thiNg i Now woN't have to put oN my bucket list

what you need to know about richie havens:

• upon hearing his voice, you would never guess it is that of a man who just celebrated his 69th birthday.
• he began touring in 1961, and continues to do so quite rigorously. he says it makes him feel alive.
• he talks about aliens. a lot.

what an amazing show at a tiny little theater! row "f," six back from the stage? yes, please.

coachella liNeup aNNounced.

some day, i'll make it here

the big thRee... oohhhhhhhhhh.

i never thought i would care. i made so much fun of rob when he turned thirty and kind of freaked out about it, and here i am, five months away and kind of freaking out about it. i just feel like i'm running out of time. as much as i know that it's silly, i can't help but wonder if now is my real chance to shape my future. i've got to stop messing around in a cubicle and get to the real thing, for god's sake!

while i torture myself with these thoughts and plans and freak-outs, i have decided that it's time to make a point to learn and try new things. what am i gaining by sitting back and keeping within the routine? nothing. so, here goes.

two weekends ago, i learned how to crochet. i know it's not any sort of risky undertaking, but... baby steps. i have no desire to get crazy with it and crochet a sweater with little elephants in the stitches for my sister; i'll be happy with arm warmers and scarves. we'll see if my hands survive those. maybe then i'll do a blanket, but still with nothing fancy. i will NOT be one of those old ladies with little doilies that i made lying all over my house!

here's the progress so far:

not too shabby, eh? let's hope i can repeat the success!

um, yes please.

i could live a happy life here. i will try to win it. every day.