Boys of Summer

[hiddenmuse]

I love that Don Henley song as it is - but The Ataris version just blows me away with how much it sounds like a punked-up version of the original.

Besides that, things seem to be going alright. Work has its hellish moments, the Problem Children seem to have retreated until the next time, and all in all - it's work. Keeps me busy, keeps me out of trouble, keeps a roof over my head.

Family is doing well. My brother is in town until Thursday night, which is definitely cool, especially since he didn't think he'd make it into town.

My stepdad's undergoing chemo - 9 hour days of IVs of saline solution, anti-nausea drugs and his drug cocktail. It's all this week, then one day a week for the next two weeks, three weeks off, then back to the one full week and two one-day weeks round before its completed. He's doing fairly well - as well as can be, I'm sure. Mom seems to be doing pretty well, although she probably has her own private breakdown moments.

I'm doing alright so far this week. I think it's PMS finally backing down - and keeping myself plenty busy with work and visiting my family that helps. This weekend, I have to look for a dress to wear to Rachelle's wedding next Saturday (23rd), so I will be quite occupied with that, I'm sure!


Now, onto good stuff!

Congratulations to Miss Jeska nakedhead on getting her Masters Degree, and a kick-ass job working for a museum in California!

Congratulations to Miss Sheila typoamongus on the birth of her baby girl, Lucy. Momma and baby are doing well.

Welcome to my world, bnlfanofed! Glad you're here! :)

Hello to all of you out there - hope you're all doing well!

And to Kellie sigmaration, I love you sweetie!

Comments

[bnlfanofed.livejournal.com]

Carly,

That Ataris songs kicks so much ass! I think I love it more than the original. :)

I'm sorry to hear about your stepdad. :( All that chemo and stuff really takes its toll. Hopefully it will all be worth it. :)
I'll be thinking good thoughts for you and your family!

Good luck dress shopping! I hate dress shopping. Its the hardest shopping of all, especially for someone like me that's short, fat and hates dresses! lol ;)

Jocelyn :)

[msvu20.livejournal.com]

I love the Ataris cover of Boys of Summer. I thought it was blashpemy at first because the original is one of my favorites, and there was no need for it to be redone... but I admit the new one has grown on me. It sounds like a totally different tune. Now as long as American Idol doesn't get its songfucking hands on it... lol.

[jupiters-angel.livejournal.com]

Thankies lady!!! :)

[sigmaration.livejournal.com]

I've also been feeling the need to get my hands on some Atari's action. I normally hate cover tunes (as you well know) but I really am impressed with this one.

I love you too!