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April 30, 2008 at 5:55 am | In fun & frolicking |

I almost entitled this post “Worth the Neck Strain” but knowing some of you (cough, nudge, wink), you might have taken that the wrong way. Which is one of the reasons I like you. So you can stay.

I have faltered in my commitment to the Grassroots Blogger Campaign. I had grandiose ideas and many topics I wanted to cover but alas, my life outside of blogging got hectic and frankly, my thoughts are all over the place. I’ve been having crazy dreams too. I even remember them and that rarely happens to me. I won’t bore you with the dream details but suffice it to say I think my psyche is under some pressure based on the bizarre and startling shit it’s conjuring up in my sleep. I am not waking up feeling rested and this makes the days feel very long. Plus that whole having to go to work thing.

Yawn.

But tonight, TONIGHT!, I have the amazing opportunity to see The Swell Season’s sold out show at The Moore. It turns out someone I know had an extra front row ticket and it’s worth every penny of the $50 to me to be able to see them front and center. Bonus, my fellow Seattleites over at Alphababy said they’d throw things at to me from their balcony seats. I’ve requested chocolates.

Here are Glen and Marketa singing one of my all-time, top five, favorite songs ever. . .Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic.”

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See - you’re figuring out ways to do nice things for yourself. OK, so maybe it’s not moments alone, but surely hearing favorite musicians play is music to the soul!

Comment by Nilsa S. — April 30, 2008 #
I was SO sad that I dilly dallied in purchasing in tickets to the Portland show, cause they sold out. Hope it was awesome, though!

Comment by Rhi — April 30, 2008 #
Siizzzzzzle! I LOVE Into the Mystic. Also, one of my most favorite songs EVER. And, I love this version. I’ve never heard of The Swell Season… I’m liking them (him?). Enjoy the show! You deserve a little treat my dear!

Comment by brookem — April 30, 2008 #
Ditto on the all-time favorite song, ever. LOVE IT.

Comment by La — April 30, 2008 #
So, so jealous.
They aren’t playing Vancouver and I couldn’t make it down due to work.

I hope you have a fantastic time.

Comment by just a girl — April 30, 2008 #
I had never heard of them really until the movie. I like the sound of them together. :)

Comment by Kyra — April 30, 2008 #
I wish I could be up there to see them again. I caught them Monday night in Portland and they were fantastic. Posted a review at http://isorski.blogspot.com/ - check it out!

Comment by Isorski — April 30, 2008 #
Sweet! =)

Comment by justduckie73 — April 30, 2008 #
You will have an amazing time, for sure. When I saw them in November, it was seriously the best concert experience I’ve ever had. Goosebumps and chills, cheers and tears. So, so good. We would’ve gone again, but the tickets were so expensive this time, compared to last - almost double. But $50 for a front row seat? I woudn’t blink at that, either. Can’t wait to hear how about it tomorrow!

Comment by Jen — April 30, 2008 #
HAVE FUN!!

Comment by notperfectdotcom — April 30, 2008 #
Lucky girl!

I have to agree on the dream thing. I sadly can’t even blame the full moon this time… maybe it is something in the water? *Yawn* …stop that. It’s catching. ;)

Comment by sue — April 30, 2008 #
Nice! That will be a good break! Enjoy. :)

Comment by Marie — April 30, 2008 #
But if we could talk about dreams for a minute… I had triplets last night. I don’t even know where to start on that one.

Enjoy the show! :)

Comment by justrun — April 30, 2008 #
I can’t remember the last time I woke up rested. I woke us this morning after having a dream that one of my TV show ideas was picked up and turned into a discovery channel series. Sadly, I woke up right at the point I was telling my coworkers ’see, I told ya so.’

Have a great time and I hope you get pelted with lots of chocolate. Wait, I’m not sure that came out right…
;-)

Comment by Michael C — April 30, 2008 #
Can I just say that I could not be more jealous right now? And also, what do you think the odds are of Glen Hansard leaving her for me?

Comment by Carly — April 30, 2008 #
I’ve never heard of them either, but will check them out! Have a great time tonight.

Comment by 180/360 — April 30, 2008 #
What we throw may resemble chocolate…but I don’t recommend eating it. harr harr..

I’m guessing most people HAVE heard of them..that is if they watched the Academy Awards. They won an Oscar this year for a song from the movie Once. And they performed the song at the awards. Great movie, by the way.

See you there Sizzle.

Comment by alphadaddy — April 30, 2008 #
Did you find it really hard to talk about sex on your blog? I sure as hell did, which is why I made all of two posts. I guess I’m just not *that girl*…on the blog anyway.

Comment by Hilly — April 30, 2008 #
“Into the Mystic” gets me every time. Thanks for posting that video, it made my day!

It reminds me of something we might have heard on KMTT’s Sunday Morning Brunch during the Chris Mays era. Ah, the good old days…

Comment by fairydogmother — April 30, 2008 #
Oh! Have fun tonight!!

Comment by Angella — April 30, 2008 #
Wow! (How is it, that I’m older than you and don’t know that song??)
That sounded great! I bet they will be terrific tonite. Have a great time, because some things in life really ARE worth the little bit extra! :-)

Comment by Bully — April 30, 2008 #
This show is a really hot ticket as you already know. Have a great time witnessing some wicked good live music.

Comment by egan — April 30, 2008 #
Pockets full of chocolate ready to be tossed your way.

Trying not to be jealous of your last minute, first row tickets but it is pretty damn hard.

Comment by andrea — April 30, 2008 #
Can you believe I have had this movie from Netflix on my dresser for a month and have yet to watch it? One could guess I was having too much sex to watch little love stories.:)

Comment by gorillabuns — April 30, 2008 #
awesome! off to check out this campaign you’re talking about…

Comment by Robin — April 30, 2008 #
Chocolate is yummy. Have a great time!

Comment by Foo — April 30, 2008 #
That was real purty. I didn’t even know that song until just now but I like it. Gave me warm fuzzies.

Comment by Mocha — April 30, 2008 #
I’ve been listening on repeat all night pretending I’m there!

Hope you had FUN!!!

Comment by Kandace — April 30, 2008 #
Van Morrison rules. Also, I must listen to the Once soundtrack at least twice a day.

Comment by Whit — April 30, 2008 #
1. Weird dreams — I’m so there with you. I’m not remembering whole dreams these days, but scenes/ideas/feelings are staying with me. I feel like I have a separate life. (Wait, wasn’t that a movie?)

2. Swell Season — Weeee! I’m sure the show was great. We saw them in Portland last time around and the venue sucked. We wanted to see them again, but the cheap tickets sold out fast. So jealous, but happy for you too. I love the song “If you love me…” (Although I’m bummed it gets no more car play, I’m happy that my four-year-old daughter won’t get the chance to finish memorizing the line, “If you love me, satisfy me.” She was on her way and, well, it’s just not time for that.)

Comment by Sara — April 30, 2008 #
Oh, man, you are one lucky Sizzle! Hope the show was great!

Comment by Long Story Longer — May 1, 2008 #
I’m so jealous…we were supposed to go to see them, but the date was the same as a wedding of a good friend. I hope is was a great night!

Comment by punchlinewalking — May 1, 2008 #
my fave too
for forever

Comment by amy — May 1, 2008 #