Music of the Day, 8 July 2025

severe earworm warning!

It finally happened.¹ I think I’ve overdosed on introspection. Between wanting to pivot to a different type of work and trying to prepare well for possible interview questions, I’m tired of me.

I don’t recall ever having an easy time of finding work. The timing of me reaching adulthood, my choice of profession, and some other vagaries and personal decisions all contributed to that. But none of it compares to the state of play now. There’s so much bullshit and gamesmanship and sleight of hand that it’s dispiriting to even the most ardent optimist.

Trying to keep myself focused and moving through it all is exhausting. And I think all of it has culminated in a bad case of earworm.

I found a listing for a role that combines two of my passions. It’s in a region I know well (I’ve lived there before) and would love to return to. The daily work sounds pretty ideal for me. And that’s why “You’re the One That I Want” has been looping in my mind for a few hours now. How I wish I could say that to the recruiter, and have them say it to me after reviewing my application!

I remember what a sensation Grease was in 1978. For reasons I don’t remember, my sweetie and I drove to a town over an hour away to see it, and I think that made me feel somewhat obligated to say I liked the movie more than I did.

Just watching this video once has brought back how little I liked it. I hope it’s enough to drive the earworm away… but if not, I’m ready to engage stronger musical measures.

1. no, I’m not slightly mad