midsemester blues - summer session style

Forgive me, but I can't stand another minute of my summer course. This is when the dangers of online learning really begin to show. I have no set schedule, no classes to attend. So, what's to keep me keeping up...except for falling behind?

I've spent the past 2 days reading the first 2 books in the Twilight series (or, eh hem, the "Twilight saga"). I tried to listen to my cataloging lecture today, I really did. But the 3rd book in the series is sitting here, singing to me, just begging me to sink my teeth into it...
(Sorry, pun intended, I couldn't resist.)

If the procrastination demons don't leave me soon, watch my other blog for the reviews.

Random question: end of spring semester soundtrack suggestions?

As I sit here and struggle with my final paper of the semester, I realize what's missing: a soundtrack. Years ago, studying for finals, I always had what we old-timers referred to as a mix tape playing in the background. The The (no, kiddies, that's not a typo, look them up), The Smiths and The Cult got me through junior year finals. Senior year it was 10,000 Maniacs, The Church and Jane's Addiction. Of course, there were no iPods, so music was blasting out of boom boxes all over campus. Do they still do that? I hope so. There is nothing like walking across campus on a spring day, following your favorite music to its source, and finding out who is blaring it out their window.

So, here I sit, 20 years later (yes, 20!), writing my final paper of the semester without a soundtrack. The new REM is very reminiscent of their 80s stuff. Maybe a little too much? (Dudes, you are making me feel OLD.) I need something new. I tried John Mayer, but that tabloid picture of him in a mankini keeps popping into my head. (Okay, EW!) Too distracting. Jason Mraz? Too-complicated lyrics - I can't concentrate. I recently started listening to David Ford. Love him, but um, I'm already depressed, thanks.

Any suggestions?