Reflection on love

Warning: Totally shallow and superfluous blog ahead.....ok so normally I wouldn't take the time to write such a shallow reflection, but I think I am in love with John Mayer. Don't stop reading......It hasn't always been like this, I actually used to think he was a bit of a merck. In Melissa language a merck is someone who doesn't really contribute to the world around them and often times mopes creating either chaos or trouble - and sometimes both. I also use the word 'squirrelly' interchangeably as well. I mean, he seemed like a nice guy and all and his music was catchy and he's a wicked good guitar player, but a merck none the less - sorry John. But since the new album and all I think I'm changing my mind.

A few weeks ago I was over a friend's house and I heard this haunting, jazzy, fresh melody that caught me by surprise. Right away I knew it was him and expected the same old 'your body is a wonderland bit', but I was pleasantly surprised. It was his new song, which was bright and jazzy - about changing the world and feeling rowdy and protester-like. letting your voice, which was voiceless heard- I was diggin it. So I promptly looked up the new CD on itunes, like every new John Mayer lover would do, and found his website. I found out 3 great things from this site...

1. His site hosts 4 songs, including "waiting for the world to change." Now these songs are easy accessible for any John Mayer fan at any time. The site also hosts the music video of my new fav. song which is chey great. It's artsy with the city in the background. There are people who look engaged, angry, ready to stage a revolution.... Graffiti, tattoos, guns down, standing against the man - all good stuff.

2. His site host his blog. John is a blogger - yeah!!! Now, he might not be the most insightful blogger, more 20 something boyish writings about zombies and such, but he writes, and is consistent, and to me, some of his more serious writings and journal logs seem authentic and real and make me want to know him more. I can get behind a man that blogs like that.
Plus, his last few entries were from Portland OR. He likes Portland a lot - hello!!! can we say wedding bells...

3. John Mayer is a good looking man. Normally I wouldn't write such a comment, and looks are hardly very important to me, but he did look quite nice in his video. His New England garb was quite fabulous and that pea coat made him look caring and mysterious - about the world, and wanting to change it.

So there you have it. I'm in love. I can't wait till pay day so I can run out and buy the new CD - the new CD of my future rock star husband John Mayer.

But of course he isn't perfect. He doesn't have neat links on his website that lead to world changing groups like ONE-End poverty, or World Vision, or the Red Cross. I think that if you want to change the world, and have others want to change it with you, you should give people the opportunity to get involved and give and stuff like that-just saying. And I'm not sure if he loves Jesus, which is the most important thing to me. And when I was at the grocery today I noticed in the check out line that he might be dating Jessica Simpson. Hmmm -i don't think i can compete with Jessica Simpson. So maybe it isn't love after all, maybe just infatuation or lust (yikes). But he did look great in that coat.

That's alright, Perhaps I'll just listen to his soothing melodies and be content. That will be enough.
But John if you're reading this..... you can sing me love songs, I won't mind. Jessica doesn't have to know.


***I promise - I am a good blogger. If this blog disappointed you please feel free to read last Saturday night's blog which was much less boy crazy and more contemplative.




Currently Listening to: John Mayer 'I don't trust myself loving you"