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I think you should listen to Joni Mitchell’s A Case of You today
One of the most haunting voices I’ve ever heard, and such simple, sweet lyrics. Hear this song and stay haunted. This song is older than me by a lot, but it’s one of the most played songs on my ipod, and one I sing often. The lyrics go: Just before our love got lost you said “I am as constant as a northern star” And I said “Constantly in the darkness Where’s that at? If you want me I’ll be in the bar” On the back of a cartoon coaster In the blue TV screen light I drew a map of Canada Oh Canada With your face sketched on it…
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At 17 (+10)
I turned 27 this weekend, in the most blissful place possible, the beach. Maybe this growing up thing ain’t so bad, I thought, as I wiggled my toes into the sand and lay down the and smelled the salty air that always makes me hungry for uni. It was a trip we finalized the night before, and just planned as adults. We got into the car, decided our own itinerary, and headed for the North, to one of my favorite shores on earth, San Juan, La Union. Why do I love San Juan? It’s easy. People are nice. Resorts don’t charge entrance. You can buy a beer at one place,…