Requesting Music!!

It’s Friday, August 24, 2007 at 8:00pm. Rain is pouring outside my bedroom window. As bolts of lightening strike the town of Cantarannas household lights flicker in fear. My little town will soon disappear into the darkness of the valley. I will be left writing under candlelight, squinting to make out the words in front of me. Power in Cantarranas never lasts throughout the duration of an entire storm. Tonight the lightening is especially strong. The sky dances with flashes of white light, clouds quickly emerge out of darkness, and the moon tries desperately to push itself through streaks of pouring rain. Four Geckos straddle the white wall outside my window, doing their best to avoid the soaking Earth. Just now, a neighborhood dog pushed his dirty little nose through the crack of my bedroom door. Everyone seems to be seeking shelter while the lights continue to shine in Cantarranas.

After many hours of piecing together phrases of broken Spanish, listening to long lectures in the afternoon heat, and walking the dusty streets of Honduras, I stumble home to my little house in Colonial Laurales. Evening fatigue has led to a nasty little habit of coffee consumption. However, two cups of hot Honduran coffee each evening usually allows me to study Spanish until at least 8:30pm. In order to maintain a small amount of sanity I spend most nights hunched over my computer listening to music. Therefore, I have a simple request (I’m begging actually) to ask of you guys.

I NEED MUSIC!!! I miss the music of the States terribly and have every single song on my playlist memorized. Many of you are music gurus and I would love to stay in the loop if possible. I am working on purchasing a guitar and will begin writing music when I have the chance as well. However, until then, I am reliant upon the music I have in my computer. If any of you would like to send me the latest tunes from the States (or a mix of oldies), here’s what you should do (I would be indebted to you forever. Music is the one thing that provides a temporary release from periodic moments madness.)

First, make the cd. Second, send it to my mother’s house in the States. Here’s the address:

Dan Akenhead
1236 Setter Drive
Albuquerque, NM 87112

Third, expect a huge kiss from me upon my return to the United States (or a hug if you’re opposed to kissing me). I hope everyone is well. I love and miss all of you!!!

Dan