good things

I just came home from a seriously intense Thai-style massage.  I *almost* had to tell her to back off when she was kneeling on the knots in my calves but I soldiered through and now I feel awfully good.  She did great work in loosening up all the hip muscles, too.  I suspect I will be sore later but better after that.

Last night I went to an annual CD swap that an extended circle of friends has been holding for many years now.  It's a very nice tradition to have.  Last year I did an elaborate theme for mine, but this year I just went with songs that make me happy.  I titled the mix "Charms," and wrote this to accompany the track listing:

"There is something about each of these songs that has always made me feel better.  They aren't all happy songs.  Some of them are not happy at all.  What that says about me, I don't know.  But whether it's through words, tonal qualities, memories or perhaps most of all saudade, these are the songs that soothe."

And here's the track listing, with annotations as to why I chose the songs:

( Charms )

Today, website planning, then out dancing at Basha Cafe!