The return of the Jane

Dear Internets,

I'm back from ACL and catching up on work and blogs. Stay tuned for an ACL re-cap.

Love,
Jane

ACL Fest-trations

Dear Internets,

There will be 5-6 people (and my 65-lb dog) staying at my two bedroom condo this weekend for ACL Fest.

Um, it seemed like a good idea when A asked if it would be OK? (Also, there was a free ticket involved...)

I have spent the last few days furiously cleaning. And by cleaning, of course, I mean making sure that my files are in order, none of my toiletries are expired, and my CD's are all in their proper cases. Because who cares if there's a ring around the bathtub when there is a W2 from 2004 stuck in with the mortgage paperwork from 2007?

(Um, I don't do well under pressure. Ahem. Also, there is no ring around the bathtub. Anymore.)

On the brighter side of things, in about 48 hours I will (hopefully) be dancing and singing blissfully along with the Old 97's. [Dear Rhett Miller, if you're reading this, I probably won't make it nearly as close to the front of the stage as I usually get. In fact, I may even watch from the "chairs" section in the back. It doesn't mean I don't still love you guys. ACL is just hotter and more elbow-y than most Old 97's shows. XOXO, Jane] One of our friends from Arkansas who is staying with us is also a huge Old 97's fan, and A really likes them too. I am hoping the show will make the whole (stressful) weekend worth it.

I haven't gone through and picked out the other shows I want to see. This is the schedule:

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Who should I check out? Are there any awesome bands I shouldn't miss? Have I reached the age where the little teenagers and college kids are going to laugh at my creepy old-person-dancing?

I have to miss a big chunk of Sunday because I have to work, but I'll probably appreciate a break from the heat at that point. I was hoping the nicer cooler weather would last, but no dice: highs will be in the 90's (34 C). That's better than a few years ago, though, when the official high was 108 (42.2 C). Mmm.... sweaty hipsters (and hippies - we still have a few of those).

Love always,
Jane

This is only a test

Dear Internets,

Sorry to be annoying - I'm just trying to figure out why Google Reader stopped updating my blog.

Um.... I love bananas.

Love,
Jane


UPDATE: I think things are working now. It is possible that I was just crazy. It's late. I had probably better go to bed. XOXO.

Multiples

Dear nine years I spent learning French,

I started reading this blog. I love the history of languages and learning why people choose certain words over others, but I find myself (idiom! yay!) having to translate everything in my head. It's just frustrating - I wonder if I wasted my time.

Love,
Jane

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Dear guys playing guitar as you drove down the highway,



Welcome to Austin. I think you'll fit in well here.

Love,
Jane

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Dear painting I made for my mom for her birthday,



I don't think she really liked you. But I will try again.

Love,
Jane

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Dear UT Band,

I wish you would let the Rice M.O.B. play at football games rather than always making the Rice game "Alumni Band Weekend." The M.O.B. is way more entertaining than most marching bands. Besides, it's nice to be able to laugh at yourself once in a while.

This was kinda cool, though:

Love,
Jane

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Dear Valentino,

I know it was probably stressful to have your tank moved upstairs to my office area. But please don't die. I like you.



Love,
FishMom (aka Jane)

P.S. Yes, that is a Neil Diamond CD below the fish tank. I also stole my parents' vinyl Neil Diamond albums. Don't judge me.