I have several friends visiting Chicago this week, and I'm more homesick than ever. It's easier to feel the pangs when the dialogue is open. Soon, they'll be boarding a plane back to ATL fresh with stories and experiences. It's hard for me not to ramble about Chicago facts when they tell me. It just a verbal purge.
There's a song I think about every time I consider my move from my home. The song is "Today, Tuesday" by Frida Hyvonon off her album Until Death Comes. In her song, Hyvonon captures the emotion of leaving your comfort zone of unconditional love to accomplish the goals that you feel are worthwhile to your well being. I think that "Today,Tuesday" fully encapsulates the isolation and loneliness that any implant feels (silicone aside).
I used to burst into tears every time I heard the song. But, I'm in a coffee shop, so I have to keep my cool. It usually gets me by the 2nd verse, so I have to turn it off...now.
Thanks to Kristin Komar and her amazing mix CD abilities for turning me onto this song. Here's Frida Hyvonen live at Motel Mozique.
