High Anxiety

Well, today was relaxing. An extended class of Arabic in the morning, a little rest, a little visit to the south side with a friend, and then back home to relax and prepare for the holiday. Thanksgiving is very close, and I hope everyone has a good one coming to them.
     Well, today I battled a physical anxiety attack. Yes, for all those who don't know, I have anxiety. Tonight, it came in physical form, creating nausea. But I fought it off very quickly today which I am proud of. I'm starting to learn how to control the physical aspect of my anxiety.
      Anyone else have anxiety? It comes to me emotionally and physically at times, but it's being controlled. But doesn't it suck to just feel it? It's annoying and sometimes frightening, but it's just a part of life. It's not a weakness, which I think a lot of people sometimes think it is. What with all the pills floating around that make us "happier". Though, I believe, in some cases they work, I'm not a fan of hearing that 27 million people in the USA are on them as of 2009 (done by a poll featured in USA Today in 2009). I'm not saying I'm against people who need it, but it is being abused by others in the country, which I feel like is not needed.  Oh well, that's my little rant on it.
    Anxiety sucks, but it can also be fought, and I'm glad I'm able to fight it and I hope everyone else there will be able to as well. Social, emotional, and physical anxiety suck, it's true. But it's life, and it's something worth fighting : )
    I've been feeling great these past few days, and I'm glad things are looking up a little bit more. Even the little moments, like just sitting at the apartment hanging with my roommate and watching Heroes. I live for the little things too, they bring good memories. Even just walking around the city today, I felt alive, and it's a great feeling.

new Pipettes album

    I bought the new Pipettes album today, which I'm really excited to listen to! If you don't know them, you should definitely check them out! They are a British indie pop group and they really make good music. I first heard about them when I was in Citywalk at Universal Studios in L.A. when I lived there during a summer. I was having lunch somewhere there and next to us outside was a big jumbotron playing music videos. One of those videos was "Your Kisses Are Wasted On Me" by The Pipettes. When I heard it, it really caught my attention and I really enjoyed listening to it. I decided to find out more of them and I bought their album "We Are The Pipettes" with that song and others on it that are amazing, and it's a band I really truly enjoy! Don't hate on me because I like a girls group, they are really good!! Though more recently they have gone through some line up changes, they have just came out with their second album "Earth vs. The Pipettes" which I picked up today at Reckless Records on Madison Avenue (check it out if you have never been there, it's really amazing!) and plan on listening to it very soon! Check out their website and some of their music videos (one which is the Video of the Day), which are on Youtube. So yeah, check it out! They really are awesome and have a unique quality to their music that you don't hear so much these days. That's The Pipettes!
  
     SONG OF THE DAY: "Fire and Regeneration" by Wendy and Lisa feat. Shenkar
     From the "Heroes" soundtrack! Beautiful orchestration. You're sure to find it on Youtube! In a Heroes mood tonight.

     Well, that's all I have for now! Don't forget to check out the Video of the Day! I'll see ya when I see ya!

- The American Reject