January 2011
33 posts
December 2010
56 posts
Jam of the Day:
In the New Year by The Walkmen
I...
Jam of the Day:
Las Vegas Nights by Hootie &...
Wedding recap and Vegas bound?
The Bro’s wedding was pretty fantastic. There were a few hiccups, of course (read: stoner guitar player not showing up, so no music at the service), but in the end, it was a happy occasion and bride and groom were both just glad to be hitched. They made a big sacrifice having the wedding at all, as neither of them like attention (yes, the Bro and I are COMPLETE opposites) and wanted to...
It’s the wedding day, people! I’m getting up with Dad for an early morning run. I expect that the Santa Barbara sunrise will be beautiful.
I'm having a better week than you are.
That is all.
Jam of the Day:
Come in California by Signal
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Best Man Duties
A little over two weeks ago, when I was TwoGuns’ best man, I nearly broke out in hives worrying about losing the ring that he gave me to hold on to an hour before the ceremony. Imagine how I felt tonight when the Bro gave me Future Sis’ ring TWO DAYS before the wedding. I’m going to have a panic attack.
Tomorrow, I’ll wake up early to catch a flight to the west coast. I’ll be in Santa Barbara by tomorrow evening, and on Monday I’ll meet up with the rest of the fam. Then, on Tuesday afternoon, the Bro will be getting married.
I make a lot of smart ass comments about how Future Sis owns the Bro, but in all honesty, I’ve never seen him happier. I’m so excited to have...
Evacuation
Today, I was working from home (again - it’s awesome, I know), when I got a knock on the door about 9:45. I wasn’t expecting visitors, so I went to see what was up. I open the door to see a fireman, who proceeds to tell me that they registered dangerous levels of carbon monoxide at the bar below my apartment and wanted to check out our apartment. So he comes in, and his carbon monoxide...
Jam of the Day:
Birthday (I heard it) by Wilson...
I’ve had a fun but weird-ish night. It’s not been enchanting (yet).
Further updates to come (maybe).
Edit: No further updates.
Four weeks ago, I posted this fortune that I got at lunch that day. Tonight is the next full moon that it’s referring to. I’ve been careful not to eat Chinese since then so I don’t override the fortune. Should be interesting to see what the night brings.
Jam of the Day:
Love Left to Lose by Sons of...
Got home from work today and immediately fell asleep. Now it’s 9:45 and I either A) got up from a two hour nap or B) took a quick break during my 11 hour night sleep. I’m leaning towards B.
Jam of the Day:
Gimme a Sign by Ryan Adams
If...
Good news
The rental place did not charge me for the rips in my tuxedo pants.
And today was a much better day. Thanks for asking.
I ended up drinking a couple more beers than expected. I think I’m going to write my mid-year self-review anyway.
Update: he was talking about his time in jail. He also just ordered strawberry saki.
I can’t be sure, but I think the guy next to me at the bar is telling his date about his time in jail.
Jam of the Day:
We Are Nowhere and It’s Now...
Jam of the Day:
Ms Jackson by Outkast
This is...
Jam of the Day:
Such Great Heights by the Postal...
B: Why do you powerslide? I see no redeeming quality to it.
Me: I don't know. Drunk Kenny thinks it's awesome. Sober Kenny realizes that it's a terrible idea and not that cool. But those two guys are never around at the same time, so sober Kenny can't explain his logic to drunk Kenny
B: Drunk B and sober B totally understand the dichotomy.
“Guess you are going to have to drop a big wad of cash on red when you get to...”
– Co-worker, after telling him about my car.
Timing belt, busted valves, new spark plugs
When it comes to cars, I know how to check the oil, change a tire, and replace a battery. That’s it. Imagine my surprise to find out this morning that there’s actually quite a bit wrong with my car when I took it in for it’s 90,000 mile maintenance. So long, $2000.
Most. Expensive. December. Ever.
I absolutely destroyed my tuxedo pants (and my knees) powersliding. I’ve got to find a new move. I think someone got it on video.
My best friend TwoGuns is getting married today. I don’t know what to say about him other than what I said last night during my speech at the rehearsal dinner:
I feel privileged to be standing before all of you today as TwoGuns’ best man. TwoGuns has been my best friend for the past 13 years. Back when we first became friends in Ms Mayer’s math class, we used to bond over Wes Anderson movies...
Jam of the Day:
Things by Frightened Rabbit
I...
I just got back from Second String Santa, an awesome charity event in Charlotte that collects toys for underprivileged kids. It was absolutely fantastic and great to run in to several friends. The free beer wasn’t bad either.
Jam of the Day:
Silver Star by emmet swimming
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jumpingfeetfirst asked: Favorite Christmas Carol? Favorite Christmas Song? Note that I consider songs and carols separate things. Miss you!