A weakness for 60's pop

Bob Dylan once said a man is a success if he wakes up does what he wants and goes to bed.

I believe that to be true.

Every morning I wake up and start listening to music before I even have breakfast. And it continues throughout the day, no matter where I go or what I do typically.

I can't feel bad about that when I go to bed a night. I'm doing what I love. Passively listening to music is a hobby of mine.

Recently I have realized how much I really love the Beach Boys. They are epic, they give me goosebumps....I under-estimated them. I still like the Monkees, thanks for reminding me Pandora.

I'm going to be lightening my hair and dying it blond soon. I am afraid. I feel like having black hair diverts people always from me...which I like. And blond will attract un-wanted attention. I have a feeling people will think I am less intelligent. I seriously fear this.

Other good 60's pop bands, The Association, Dave Clark Five.

Comments

Anonymous said…

Heck yeah, The Beach Boys are great! And those other bands you mentioned.

I hate to say it, but it's a stereotype I even sometimes succumb to of thinking blondes are stupid.

April 8, 2010 at 11:44 PM

Becca Jones-Starr said…

Me too! Thanks for commenting! <3

April 13, 2010 at 12:12 AM

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