And....Go
Wes and I went downtown to the court complex and filed for divorce today. The clock starts today, and 64 days hence, it will be over. That's July 26th. It seems very strange. We filed our paperwork and then we went out for lunch. Odd. You would think we should hate each other a little more, since we are divorcing. Really, this is typical of our entire relationship: it's very lukewarm. I've heard it described as sibling-like. That's accurate.
When we walked into the building, we had to approach the information desk to get directions to the file clerk's desk. Wes threw his arm around me and gave me a jovial squeeze while telling the guy, "We need to get divorced!" He said this with a glib and disturbingly jolly tone. I wanted to kick him in the nuts. He did it again at the clerk's counter, and I asked him not to ever do it again. He said, "You can see why we are getting divorced."
For those counting, this makes three divorces. "Divorce" is a word that looks funny when you pluralize it. I guess you aren't supposed to. I made the joke to my friends that I'm getting a frequent shopper deal at the courthouse. Two more divorces, and I get a free sandwich.
I have to laugh because I would climb a tower with a rifle if I didn't.
I made a new driving CD for myself last night. I think it is, quite possibly, the best damn mix CD I have ever made for myself. This is something I have started doing, every few months. I made one in October/November. It was pretty good, but it had a preponderance of Flogging Molly on it. That wears on you, after a while. Plus, there were a few song on there that weren't really singable, and were too slow for driving. Blah. Then, I made a new one in December. It was punky and fun, and had a few songs from the earlier generation CD on it. It has served me well, but the Dresden Dolls tunes at the end of it were always out of place. Now, it has started to skip during Missed Me, and that is so not cool. So, I made a new one.
The new CD fits so beautifully with the season, and with the speed of my commute. Not only did I select good songs that feel rockety, but I also placed them in nearly perfect order. They blend well, with the pace and tone shifting in one lovely arc. It was a moment of genius, I think. I'm pleased, and the commute has become more enjoyable.
Now, of course I am going to list the contents of the CD. I don't want to hear a bunch of scrutiny and criticism over my music selection. There are reasons for all of them, and they all have a place. So, be kind.
1) Fugazi - Waiting Room
2) White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
3) White Stripes - Hardest Button to Button
4) Ranicd - Time Bomb
5) Matthew Sweet - Girlfriend
6) Pixies - Bam Thwok
7) Ween - It's Going to Be a Long Night
8) Weezer - Hash Pipe
9) Weezer - Dope Nose
10) Weezer - El Scorcho
11) Weezer - Keep Fishin'
12) Weezer - Island in the Sun
13) Weezer - Beverly Hills
14) The Donnas - Livin' After Midnight
15) Zombina and the Skeletones - Nobody Likes You When You're Dead
16) Ween - Voodoo Lady
17) Rilo Kiley - Portions for Foxes
18) White Stripes - We're Going to Be Friends
19) Dead Milkmen - Punk Rock Girl
20) Ramones - Sheena is a Punk Rocker
21) Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You
22) Lemonheads - Mrs. Robinson
23) Sonic Youth - Bull in the Heather
24) Smiths - How Soon is Now?
Rock on.
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