alphapodding rules

1) Listen to your ipod alphabetically by artist. Don't do this alphabetically by song; that would allow you to avoid the pain of realizing that you have, for hypothetical example, 7 britney spears's songs.
2) Every time you play your ipod, no matter what the context, you must pick up where you left off. It's sad and embarrassing when the songs don't match the occasion but that's how it goes.
3) Do not skip any track along the way, no matter how painful it may become or how awkward it may be to listen to Frank Sinatra while lifting weights. The only exception to this rule is when you find that your ipod has exact duplicate tracks. This does not mean remixes or different versions of the same song. When the song is precisely the same as one you've already listened to, you may skip to the next track.
4) No updating of the ipod is permitted until alphapodding is complete. This is harsh, I know. I guess you can add artists that start with a letter that you have not yet gotten to, but that's a matter of personal conscience.
5) Start a blog?