Book quote, death, dumb and disco

"It was a dull noise, but deafening - as of millions of heavy, wet pieces of leather dropping on a huge untightened drum." Stanislaw Lem, Eden

Thanks Lem, I know exactly what that sounds like (what???).

Make me into diamonds when I die.

I've been enjoying listening to The Strokes a lot this week, because they talk about a lot of stupid thoughts and impulses they have, and about how they wish they weren't such bad people. Sometimes it's a big relief to hear stupid shit like that, especially when I feel like I'm drowning in a circle of mature, optimistic go-getters. Like I'm the only horrible one. If I had stayed on L.I. I'd probably feel better about myself but also be incredibly bored. I'm still sticking with low confidence and excitement, but maybe someday I'll change my mind. Until then, must keep listening to The Strokes! Too much sensitive and intelligent music! Not enough dumb and disco.

Happy Birthday Joe! Thanks for pulling me and all other awesome into your circle of friends, you are the center of many things and I like living with you.