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April 10, 2006
So much to say, so little time
In my habit of overbooking events, I have had a very busy week. And while I'd love to write a witty entry about each one, I think it will be more expedient to just lump them all into one.
First, I saw Yo-Yo Ma at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday with my family. He played the Bach cello suites, which I just adore, and several encores from the Silk Road/Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon era. It was part of the "birthday for dad" extravaganza, which also included a new iPod and a very abstract discussion about why there is no "stop" on iTunes. Somehow, the concept that you don't *need* to stop, since "pause" works just as well doesn't translate to the older generations.
On Thursday night I went to the American Rights at Work award dinner with Ms. ADA, where I mingled with the union and pro-labor movement crowd, saw Danny Glover, Senator Edwards, and Tom Morello (of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave fame). And because I'm so lucky, I even won a prize in the raffle--a very sleek Razr phone and pre-paid phone card. Of course, I already have a phone (with a 2-year Verizon contract), and what I really want is a Treo, so I'll be making someone very happy on their birthday.
Yesterday was another busy one. I had a Big Idea conference call in the morning, then met up with Mr. XXXXX* for lunch and a movie (V for Vendetta)--which I found entertaining, but puzzling at the end. Dear reader, if you have seen the movie and would like to straighten me out about the identity of V, please do so.
From there I betook myself to Alexandria for a "naughty girl" party (click here if you are over 18 and NOT my mother or father). It's rather like a tupperware party, but with *other* goods for sale. Quite fun.
From there I hopped back up to D.C. for Ms. Wish to See's bachelorette party. I cheerfully partook of stupid games (although getting the smeared whip cream out of the crotch of my jeans today proved to be more than I bargained for) and enjoyed karaoke at Peyote Cafe. I managed to kiss someone with the "Plague of Death" (picture forthcoming) and now have my fingers crossed that I don't catch ill.
A sleepover at Ms. Red's finished off the night, and the morning dawned bright and sunny--and with Ms. Signe reaping the consequences of her nightof heavy drinking. Poor thing--Mr. Signe had to come fetch her back home, while I threw on a sweatshirt and hurried back home to prepare for my 3rd date with Mr. Cool.
It started off promisingly, with Mr. Cool arriving to pick me up for dinner in Bethesda. From there we drove down to the 930 Club to see Neko Case and Martha Wainwright. The music was great, and Mr. Cool and I had an easy repore. At the same time, it was REALLY difficult (once again) to get a read on whether he was just being friendly, or if he was interested. There were signs everywhere, but they all conflicted. Reaching around to make sure I could see the stage--good. Noting that he had a meeting at 9 a.m. that he wasn't prepared for--bad. Sigh.
Fortunately, it all worked out in the end, when Mr. Cool agreed to come inside for a minute after driving me home. God bless the man for making the first move. I'll spare you the details, dear reader, but I assure you they were more sweet than shocking.
So to sum up, I've gotten more action this weekend than the WHOLE rest of the year combined. April is being very, very good to me. And what a nice way to start the week!
*Hmm, I don't think I have a name for him, and after 30 seconds of reflection I'm still at a loss.
Comments
RE: V -- his name is Hugo Weaving, best know for his role as sci-fi bad guy in tje Matrix movies. Born in Africa, I believe, educated in the UK, and settled Down Unda, this man has a voice that is painfully delicious.
Posted by: mandy at April 10, 2006 08:33 AM
Oh yes. Not only did I kiss you, but I kissed Mr. BA too. Tell your immune systems to PREPARE.
Posted by: KT at April 10, 2006 01:16 PM
