Amanda has allowed me some precious time today, and I was recounting the events of the past week to her, specifically details about Matt. “I want that,” Amanda says longingly. She wasn’t talking about a boy though, she was referring to the DeWalt 18V Heavy-Duty XRP™ Hammerdrill/Circular Saw/Reciprocating Saw/Floodlight Combo Kit pictured in the Home Depot circular in her hand.
Life is so good. Does it take some sort of emptiness to create a witty blog? I feel like all I do is gush over my emotional state lately, I haven’t thought of anything other than mushiness to blog. I’m trying to hold back to spare you from gagging.
The DFW Blogger happy hour Wednesday night was phenomenal. I am amazed that this little site that was started to just list a few blogs I knew about has turned into this wonderful community. A place where brilliant minds come together and enjoy each others’ company. A site which points out the latest content every hour, with possibilities for so much more. A group that makes thirty strangers feel welcome and instantly at ease.
Matt and I were discussing what it is that makes hanging out with the bloggers so much easier than any other social situation. I think we have more invested in each other than just the single serving you would find at most happy hours. These are people who you already know something about, who may know something about you. They have common interests. They are intelligent. They are well-spoken. They care. They are my kind of people.
I am so glad to have them as friends.
Last night, we watched Rushmore and talked til 4am again. I don’t know what it is about him, but I don’t ever want to let him leave. I feel so peaceful and content when he is near.
Tonight we’re going to The Door to watch Josh sing back-up for Heather Clickard, then staying for Andrew Peterson, whose new stuff I haven’t heard, but I like his older songs.
It has been a good week.
Perhaps if I didn’t make the soundtrack of my life songs from WB programming, it wouldn’t feel like such a soap opera.
Mark, here’s your song: Musical Youth “Pass the Dutchie”
There is a really great issue of The Onion online now. Highlights include: President Urges Calm, Restraint Among Nation’s Ballad Singers; Not Knowing What Else To Do, Woman Bakes American-Flag Cake; and God Angrily Clarifies ‘Don’t Kill’ Rule.
Tonight! DFW Blogger Happy Hour
7 PMish – whenever
New Amsterdam Coffeehaus and Bar
831 Exposition Ave. at Parry Street
Dallas, TX 75226 (214) 824-5301
Be there or be square.
Conversation with my laptop this morning: “Come on baby, you know you want to power up. Momma doesn’t want to have to disassemble you so you’ll turn on again. The nice Dell man will be here today to give you a new motherboard and you’ll be feeling all better. Just power up for me. [push power button] Oh, that’s my baby. Good computer. That’s how we do it. Momma loves.”
I told myself I would go to bed by 1am tonight. I’ve been averaging a bedtime of about 4am the past five or so nights. Unfortunately, my clothes are not dry, so I have to wait for them to complete their cycle.
So, Saturday night. Matt and I went and grabbed a sandwich before meeting up with Erica and Mark and journeying to the Plano Balloon Festival. It was a gorgeous night, the temperature was comfortable, the company was excellent. Watching the balloons glow was amazing. I haven’t ever seen anything like that. Richard Marx was performing and I had to laugh at myself for knowing at least some of the words to every song he was singing. Plano put on an amazing fireworks display, they went all out.
Afterwards, the four of us went to Josh’s house, where Mark was dogsitting (hey Josh, you probably don’t know I was at your house. Thank you for letting me sit on your couch and partake of your entertainment system). We watched Raising Arizona, which I had never seen before. Very funny stuff.
Matt took me back to my place, where I introduced him to Gracie. We walked her around the block and talked. And walked around another block and talked. And another. And another. Then we ended up walking around the track across the street several times. All told, we must have walked over a mile and a half. Then we sat on my front stoop and talked some more. About everything. Until sunrise. I think this could be the start of a beautiful friendship…
To bed now! Fresh warm sheets = Yummy.
Have you ever not wanted a night to be over? That was my Saturday night.
Friday night found me in the company of two extraordinary men, Matt and Dave. How does a girl get so lucky? It’s a gift.
We dined on Vietnamese cuisine at the Green Papaya. I was wary at first, I am not an adventurous eater by any means. I picked out a chicken dish with garlic sauce and vegetables. Tasty. We discussed the DFW Bloggers and some ideas for that site, which, by the way, launched version 2.0 yesterday (and really kicks ass).
We departed Dallas for the western side of the Metroplex to catch a show at the Ridglea Theatre. After driving around Fort Worth looking for the theatre (never asking for directions, thankyouverymuch), Dave finally located the venue. We caught the end of the first opening band’s show. I do not have much exposure to post-modern rock. I couldn’t tell you if those guys were good or not. I have no comparison.
I really enjoyed the second opening band, !!! (who are darn hard to find an URL for, being as they are all punctuation). Their lead singer wasn’t great, but the band itself had a strong stage presence and seemed to really enjoy what they were doing. I would describe their music as disco funk, and very fun.
Finally the band we had showed up for came on stage. I was already beat as Modest Mouse took the stage. The Ridglea was hot and so smoky my eyes were burning, not to mention I only had five hours of sleep each of the two nights prior. I had never heard of Modest Mouse until Thursday night, and they are not the typical sort of music I would listen to. I did enjoy their show though. I’ll probably be adding some of their songs to my playlist.
Conversation floated between music (don’t judge me by my playlist), tattoos, passions, passivity, relationships, and wish lists (I am not my wishlist!). I really like these guys. They are very smart and a lot of fun to hang out with. Though, I have been informed that I need to see a a movie or two in order to be cool enough for them.
I’m still debating what to do tonight. There is a Shag show opening tonight. Also, the Plano Balloon Festival is going on. There is a glow at 8pm and fireworks at 9pm. That could be fun. I need people to go with, though. Are you interested?
The radio just announced Richard Marx is playing tonight at the festival. Richard Marx! Bwahaha. Just hearing his songs takes me back to the sixth grade science camp at the community college. We stayed in the athlete dorms and at night, they would turn on the radio and have a dance. Not that I ever got to dance with anybody, but I remember watching the others dance.