Monday, June 6

Phones, the Interweb, and Music Monday

My phone is dead.  It is.  It died Saturday.  Unfortunately for me, my husband had the car, the internet was out, and my phone had decided to kick the bucket.  It was a crazy feeling.  I couldn't read blogs, I couldn't text friends, I couldn't even run to the store to grab anything.  I was trapped.  Then I started thinking about life before the internet and smart phones and whatnot.  It was quite a different time... at least it was for me.  After I got done with the initial shock of not having any means of communication, I had the most productive night in months.  I'm not saying I'm ready to give up or take a break from the e-world, I'm just saying that, at least for a little while, when it's time to work I'm going to start pretending like it's the 90s and I'm too poor for computers.  Oh yeah... and what's a cell phone?  *wink, wink*  I think it's going to be a mighty productive summer for Skunkboy Creatures (Ha, if I can stick to this!).

So... here's my Music Monday contribution for this week.  I've been listening to the new Death Cab album pretty much non-stop for the last couple of weeks.  I've said this before, but Death Cab is a huge part of my summertime soundtrack.  What do you think of the new album? 



Have a great Monday, friends!  I'm off to grab some sno cones and spend some time with my sweet little family.  :)   xoxo Katie

15 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Cool, this is such a nice blog, these 'creatures' are adorable!
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  2. Jenny KingJune 6, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I really need to learn to do this once in a while. I have the internet constantly with me because of my iPhone. It's probably not healthy :D

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  3. Sécia MischkeJune 6, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Pretty song. I need to shut everything down every once in awhile too... just haven't done it. ;)

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  4. KateJune 6, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I layed my cellphone to rest after this happened: http://saffakate.blogspot.com/2011/06/gumby-stops-brain-tumors.html

    So I know how you feel. I have actually never owned a "smart" phone until i just purchased my replacement phone and I feel like my brain is stuck in the 90's trying to understand this contraption.

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  5. AshleyJune 6, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Isn't being disconnected such a freeing feeling? I always feel I have to respond to everything so quickly when I have my phone near me or computer at the ready. I cut everyone off at 8 every night (well, phone wise). Just leave the ringer on in case of emergencies. It's fantastic!

    I've only heard great things about the new DCFC album, I need to actually listen to it.

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  6. KatieJune 6, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I love their new album! My favorite is the song "Codes and Keys". I also like "Portable Television". I'm going to see them in August, I can't wait!
    I'm glad you like them too!

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  7. KirstenJune 6, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I love Death Cab so much. I'm really excited to get my hands on the new album!

    -Kirsten
    kirstenrenz.blogspot.com

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  8. Amanda SmithJune 6, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I LOVE the new Death Cab!

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  9. AliviaJune 6, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Oh Katie! I just got a bunch of new Death Cab music today, before seeing this post!! Love when things that that happen :)

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  10. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Agreed about the Death Cab album. Saw them in D.C. last week. Completely amazing. I'm pretty into "Monday Morning."

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  11. Lauren CalderonJune 7, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    ITS AMAZING!!! Mine has been on Repeat for over a week!

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  12. kat annJune 7, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    i am LOVING the new deathcab album. its so great to grow with a band that you've been listening to since like jr high haha.

    i agree about the technology thing.. when i forgot to pay my netflix bill and was broke (and had to quit watching national geographic documentaries & cheesy indie films), i accomplished so much! lol

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  13. Hiedi TownsleyJune 7, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I love the new Death Cab album and have been listening to it pretty constantly since it came out. I actually stopped today, though, and am listen to The Cults.

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  14. Jodie / Lova RevolutionaryJune 11, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I know what ya mean! Ever now and then the internet will go out and its such a strange feeling..like being disconnected from the matrix! However, I totally miss the 90's - pagers & pay phones! ;) I find it kinda liberating whenever I accidentally forget my cell at home!

    - Jodie

    lovarevolutionary.blogspot.com

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  15. Kacie - With LoveJune 13, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    It's crazy how much we (especially us bloggers) use the internet(s)! Know how you feel!

    Kacie
    http://www.acollectionofpassions.blogspot.com/

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