I think I woke up still drunk this morning, but it could be just waking up from a really deep sleep that kept me off balance for most of the morning. My eyes remain puffy until something wakes them up, and usually (despite the coffee/expresso combo I drank this morning) the only thing to do that is time. I thought I would be asleep by the time I got home, but I find myself awake and excited for the upcoming weekend. Something I’m most looking forward to, and I know it sounds lame and superficial, but I’m really looking forward to the nice weather that’s predicted. I need some sunshine my way. Feels more like March than May these days, and while I’m dreading whatever hotness July and August brings, I’m holding on to the cooler weather, but I’m missing the sunshine. Predictions for the weekend are mid-70s and sunny. Perfect, if you ask me. I’m taking Katie into NYC for dinner and Islands and I’m hoping we don’t have to deal with any type of rain.
As for last night, went to BAR mostly for The Simple Pleasure and a little for the $2 beers. So, the Simple Pleasure are a great band to see live, they just put you in a good mood. The lead singer has sososososo much energy, but it turns out to be a good thing, and it’s music you can dance to. Electro-pop. They’re local to New Haven (and Austin). So far, I’ve seen them twice, and they haven’t let me or the rest of the crowd down. In fact, my sister and her boyfriend liked them quite a bit, which I think surprised them because they really aren’t into my “type” of music. Truth is, I don’t think I have a particular type, especially as time goes on and I find myself listening to different things and maybe even stuff I shouldn’t, but I really like sharing music and I’m glad I had the chance to do so with them. Invited a few friends, and only one of them showed up, but it was nice for a change not to be at a show alone. Once the drinks started kicking in, I found myself laughing more and feeling more at ease and eventually we got home at about 12 after a really surreal cab ride and I put some Simple Pleasure on maybe a little too loud and my sister and I had our own dance party. And then it dwindled down to my own dance party. And then I bothered everyone I could via AIM or text and then finally I went off to dream about really weird stuff.
But, honestly it was a really weird night. Too many people out in New Haven for a Wednesday night. Just all around, downtown was crazy.
Also, Friday night I got to see Mates of State, which was a nice treat. Last time I tried to see them (July 2006) I ended up losing the tickets, disappointing a friend, and then getting really ill and ending up in emergency surgery. :\ Previously I saw them open up for Feist and I’ve been liking their sound ever since. I like that they’re something I can sing along to very loudly, which is what I and about half the audience ended up doing at the show last week. It was good to be at a show like that. Good vibes all around. Also a sort of homecoming for them, since they live close by. Nice. They’re a bit more poppy than what I’m used to listening to, but they’re catchy and sweet and I think they’re awfully cute. And sometimes that’s okay in music.
I honestly don’t know how I’m going to afford all the shows that I want to see this summer.
Went to Stamford last Saturday to do some shopping for books and clothes. Snagged some great books for $7 (four of them) and I’m currently reading one of them — Spook by Mary Roach. To my delight, there were notes from the previous owner(s) on the blank page before the title page. “Richard Call Me!!!! 1 215 2** 21** the party never ends!!!!” and “Kelly 829-****” (obvs blanking out the real #s) Should I call? Will the party really never end? Craziness.