Freekend

Even though I haven't really had a job for the past three weeks, I still consider myself to be one of those "working for the weekend" types. I say this because none of my friends really do anything during the week, which is understandable because they all have real jobs. We are in our mid 20's after all. So during the week it's mostly just beating Nick and Tommy in Madden, and the occasional trip to the bowling alley to beat Nick and Tommy at on the lanes. But for the most part, the week is kept low key, until Friday, when Happy Hour rears it's beautiful head. This past Friday, after a nice 6 mile run for me, we chose to go to the Nutty Irishman to see The Jumpers, who are the best cover band in the tri state area. I have a great story about them that I will share sometime this week, when I feel the time is right. I think the best way to describe Friday night is by using a simple math equation, and it goes like this: Plenty of cheap booze + an awesome swing cover band / Mike + Sean + Nick x hot little babies = A real bloodbath. I even fell down on the dance floor. Good Night.

Saturday, I was up at a disgustingly early time for a Saturday, so I took advantage of the nice weather with a 8 mile run. Then, I went to Blue Point with Torey, Martine, and Martine's friend. Blue Point is the greatest place in the world. I am convinced. After that, I went to go see Kris Roe, the singer of the Atari's, play at Backstreet Blues, which is actually called Vibe Lounge now. My friend Terence opened, and I really enjoyed his band. You should check them out here. The show was pretty cool because Kris Roe played the entire "Blue Skies Broken Hearts..." album straight through. It was acoustic, but it was still pretty cool. I used to be really into the Atari's, and Blue Skies was always my favorite album, and while we are it, "San Dimas High School Football Rules" is my favorite song. Not of all time, clearly, but off that album at least. But it was a good time, my friend Danielle was there, and it's always nice to see her.

Then today, Sunday, I worked with Tommy on a shoot for the game show "Bet the House." I met the Maytag Repair Man, and I believe that he is the greatest actor of our generation. I'm not joking either. But it was a really long day, and it started to rain at like 7, so I only got in about 1.5 miles just a few minutes ago. Kind of a waste, but whatever. I feel good about it.

Now I'm sitting here watching Extreme Makeover Home Edition and trying not to bawl like a little baby, eating some sunflower seeds, and will probably be retiring to my quarters in a minute. I start a new job tomorrow. A real job. With benefits and all. I've been calling benefits "benny's" because it makes me feel cool. I'll write more on the subject tomorrow or Tuesday probably. Not now though, because they are about to move the bus and I have a lump in my throat.


Miles run this weekend: 15.5 Year to Date: 108.5

BTW: This time last year, I had run 113 miles at this point. But that was including the Disney Marathon. I'd say I'm on a pace to surpass the 1200 from last year for sure.