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Why I went back to buying CDs (and you should too) — CJ Chilvers

Audio means a lot to me. I love movies and books, but albums have always been where I’ve gone for the most solace in my life. So, when my audio library is messed with, I don’t take it lightly.

Same. I have several albums that I hold onto for dear life for the very reasons stated.

If you are ever over, ask me to play the original indie pressing of Maroon 5’s Songs About Jane. Sounds like a completely different (and way better) band. Because they were.

Because the nerds need to know, here’s what I use for a Travel Journal — The no-longer produced Pelle Journal. Perfect for the task. Other fun fact: I always write my travel entries in brown ink. With the cream colored paper it seems more “travelly” to me.

Pelle Journal with Camera on a Small Table

Choosing Happy

So this is the deal. There’s a lot on my life that’s not perfect (and yes, I know social media makes everything look great). There’s a lot of stress, and worry, and things not working right, and anxiety, and all of that. Right now, I’m struggling with having been sick a lot this year despite the mild winter, and some overarching dread that there’s some huge health issue and I’m going to die young like my mom..

But every single day I wake up and make the choice to be happy.

Gosh, I love her.

Coining a new term:

Jacket Book — Everything you need to know from the book can be gleaned from simply reading the jacket, thus eliminating the need to read the whole book.

Many non-fictions fit this category perfectly. Maybe deserves it’s own genre.