Prelude 12/21

I spent a good amount of money today.

I finally bought a few Christmas presents for my immediate family. I waited a long time this year since I've been watching my money, and in the end I just ended up buying gift cards. It's not very personal, but at least they'll be able to buy things that they want. After sneaking a peek at the gift someone sent me, I realized just how important that is. It's really tough to tell someone how much you love their gift, when you don't really like it much at all!

I also just downloaded 30+ songs on iTunes. I'm completely addicted. I've downloaded close to 1,000 songs in the past year and a half. Some of those were free or from gift cards, but yes, that's more money than I'd like to admit to spending on music.

I don't really buy CDs anymore unless it's an artist or band I've been listening to for a long time, like Guster.

I primarily listen to my iPod when I'm driving in my car; I hardly ever listen to the radio. So I need a steady flow of new music...or at least that's how I justify it to myself. :-P

Some of my choices from today's bulk purchase:

8mm - Forever and Ever Amen
AFI - Prelude 12/21 (Oh look, it's the post's title and the date. How convenient!)
The American Analog Set - Cool Kids Keep
Jackson Waters - Center of Attention
José González - Heartbeats
La Rocca - Goodnight
Ok go - Oh Lately It's So Quiet
Smith Point - Goodbye
Trespassers William - Different Stars

Check them out if you're looking for something new!