losing my burning virginity

Sacred feces! I have burned my first CD of music. My very first! I have never had my own CD burner before my 12″ PowerBook. I was sparked into action by my friend Fonta needing to hear a song I’d like her to sing for me someday (Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust”). So I bought some CD-R discs after work today, then purchased the Ella Fitzgerald version from the iTunes Music Store, and put it as the first track on my legendary cheesy love songs playlist. Then I inserted a blank disc, hit the “Burn Disc” button, and it burned the whole thing in seven minutes. I’m beside myself with glee. Off to Brina’s now, with my new CD o’ Cheese in the car stereo. Life is so very good.

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Posted on 1 Aug 2003 | Comments Off

the friday five

The Friday Five: 1. What time do you wake up on weekday mornings? This week? Bah. Usually I wake up around 07:00 and write for an hour before getting ready for work. 2. Do you sleep in on the weekends? How late? Indeed I do, and as late as possible. That usually translates to 11:00. 3. Aside from waking up, what is the first thing you do in the morning? I write. Then I pet my cat and check my email. 4. How long does it take to get ready for your day? I can be ready for work in a half-hour, since I function on automatic so far as clothing choices and the absence of make-up. If I’m not going to work, then all bets are off. 5. When possible, what is your favorite place to go for breakfast? Since I don’t have a favorite breakfast place, I’ll say...

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Posted on 1 Aug 2003 | Comments Off