Day: July 1, 2008

June sounded a lot like this

Here’s my mix for June, if you’re interested:

  1. “Inní mér syngur vitleysingur” by Sigur Rós
  2. “We’ll Be Free” by BLAMMOS
  3. “A Better Son/Daughter” by Rilo Kiley
  4. “3rd Planet” by Modest Mouse
  5. “I Heard Something” by Charlemagne
  6. “Frozen” by Tegan and Sara
  7. “The Case Continues” by Ute Lemper
  8. “Noisy Ghosts” by Tom Wilby
  9. “Bang Your Drum” by Wolf Parade
  10. “My Medicine” by Snoop Dogg
  11. “Kicker of Elves” by Guided by Voices
  12. “Space” by the Beta Band
  13. “Boomdeyada” from the Discovery Channel
  14. “Tramp the Dirt Down” by Elvis Costello
  15. “Plus Ones” by Okkervil River

As always, I’m very happy to do a one-for-one trade for your mix, if you have one.

Ouch, reloaded

Okay, I’m officially tired of being in pain.

I went to the orthopedist yesterday. A short visit, basically reiterating what I already knew: I have a herniated lumbar disc (L5-S1) that’s putting pressure on the sciatic nerve, thus causing the near-constant discomfort in my left leg and thigh, for which I need several weeks of physical therapy. He also referred me to another doctor to discuss epidural cortisone injections, which can often help ease the swelling and take pressure off the nerve. (There’s some debate, apparently, about their efficacy, so I may just stick with the PT.)

Now I just need to choose a physical therapist (from the long list the orthopedist gave me) and make an appointment.