shows, cold weather and turkey day...
The Mando Diao show is tonite! I'm pretty psyched to see this band play live. I sure as hell hope they're good. I hate falling in love with a CD and getting all excited to see a show to find they suck live. The pressure is on, Swedey boys!! They have a couple video's on their site that make em look like they'll be a fun band. I'll of course bring my good attitude and give them the benefit of the doubt, be sure my head is "bobbable" for any tunes that may strike it's fancy to do just that. I'm no stiff at these shows - I'll shake if I'm moved to! shake shake shake it!Ok so then tomorrow night is Les Savy Fav at GAMH - which I'm psyched about TOO! They're more like that NY punk rock sound that I *luv*... so between the two of em we've got some pretty rockin shows! wahoo! vs. the more emo slower type stuff we've been seeing... It's good to have bands that make you wanna move and shake shake shake it.
I'm starting to get white... I need a tan. I wish I was going to Costa Rica like Jee and Sarah!! My mom even just got back from a quick Cozumel trip. I'm pretty much *always* dreaming of tropical vacations. Sandy - if you're reading this - I *WILL* be coming to see you in Maui dammit! (and email me for goodness sakes, how are you guys doing out there?)
I'm still sitting here working away, wishing someone was cleaning my house. (I know, don't we all?) I think that's most likely how I'll spend my holiday (thanksgiving) morning: Cleaning.
Speaking of - Can you believe I don't have anywhere to go eat turkey on Turkey Day?!
Matt & I had a whole group of friends we used to do Thanksgiving with every year... in fact last year we even held it at our house for the first time! We had a great group of friends we always did Easter and even most 4th of July's, etc. It was nice. Now 2 or 3 of them are married w/ kids, one couple is moving away I heard, and Matt & I have split up. Life goes on I guess... it's just weird to feel so orphaned this year.
I wish I could even go back and be with my family for 24 hours. They're all having dinner at my Aunt & Uncle's new home in Denver. I could see my family and everyone's kiddos (cousins of mine) for the first time in a couple years since the last O'Brien reunion.
Then again I am pretty easy - I could just as easily go get some take out somewhere, too. But then I start thinking of homemade pies, and stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean cassarole... I'm sure I'll find someplace by Thursday.
