I don't even have a proper preface to this entry. Nothing would properly introduce how I felt on Wednesday night, so as for what I did: some of you already know this, but on the evening of the 29th I attended my first Jason Mraz concert. I've wanted to see him live for years, ever since 2005 when I really started getting into his music and who he was and how he sang. This was the first time he played near me, and I was able--finally--to snag tickets to go see him.

And I still can't believe it.

So. What follows is an account of Wednesday, July 29th, 2009.

( oh, kiss me with your eyelashes tonight )

All pictures can be found here! There are no captions, though, so if you didn't read this you may wonder why there's a photo of an envelope that says 'Are you Toca? Yes, No' and also a picture of a man hula-hooping in a yellow jumpsuit. Just sayin'.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRAZMAN. ♥

You are 32 now and still freaking hot, at least in my book. Don't ever stop being who you are, because you're amazing. I love every single bit of you, from the way your voice swirls like melted butter on a plate to the way you are so in love with the earth. I honestly would not be the person I am today, thinking the way I do, without the words you write and sing. And yes, Ms. Jackson. I am for real.

Here's to you, and you and I both on July 29th, okay? I don't know what I'm going to do if I get to actually meet you that night (or any other night), but I'll try to be some kind of normal. No promises, though! :)

In music, if I’m truly committed to letting go – to being completely open to the power of sound – surrendering to the love supreme of spirit – and acknowledging how (to me) success thrives in the instability of spontaneity – if I’m committed to any or all of those things, then I can transcend this world entirely, getting as close to or even being whatever God (or love, or happiness) might actually be. If the performance of a song goes absolutely well, it won’t even feel like a performance. In many cases, I won’t even remember singing the song. It becomes more like time-travel, because in that moment, I’m so not caught up in society’s game. My attention rests in a space where time and space cease to exist. That’s the state where infinity lies, and it’s the most intensely rewarding experience I’ve ever known. - Jason Mraz

eta: singability updated, this time with something original!