Open Relationship.

I talked with my girlfriend, Salma Hayek, and asked her if I could see other women. She said yes.

This is good.

Because now I can continue my romance with songstress, Regina Spektor. I mentioned my infatuation with her in an earlier journal entry, but with the release of her new album a few weeks ago, it has blossomed into a full-on love affair. In addition to songs I listed previously, give a listen to my new favorites: Sampson, Hotel Song, and That Time.

Now don't get jealous, Debbie Gibson. I still can't shake your love.

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Local band, Yovee, has recently released their music catalog on iTunes.

This is good.

I play Intimate Controversy and City Strollin on a constant loop. Give a listen to IC on headphones. I like the way it was mixed. If I'm sitting on a hillside, overlooking the ocean, pondering places I've been to and those I still long to go, these are the songs I want playing.

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With the arrival of the heat wave, I have found an actual use for the mint that grows in my mini-garden: iced tea with a not-so-little touch of mint.

This is good.

Because my mint plants were out of control and my balcony started to resemble the outfield of Wrigley Field.

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In the latest issue of Rolling Stone they recommended KEXP's podcast in their music review section.

This is not so good.

I made this recommendation over a month ago in my journal. Damn it people – why must I always be the musical Nostradamus? How much longer can I carry you on my backs? Being a trendsetter leaves me absolutely exhausted and dehydrated. And I can't afford this drain due to the intense heat and the fact that I need to conserve my energy for the gym where I shape the earth with my massive biceps. C'mon people. I need all of you to pick up the slack and let me know about cool music earlier.

I'm fatigued from typing this. I really need an intern.