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Andy’s film shoot and trying to be social

such a long ass shoot today but I think we’re doing ok and getting what we need to get. I forgot sunscreen on the backs of my calves and as a result am severely burned. silly me.

despite exhaustion, I made it over to Mike and Scott’s party. A little later than I planned and I didn’t expect so many people to be there. I really felt out of place and wanted to leave, but I figured my alternative was to sit home alone like I normally do unless I go out to a see a band. I think I did ok with the party thing although I find it easier to be in a room full of strangers watching a band as opposed to pretty much the same thing at a party. I dunno. feeling anti-social I suppose.

I almost left 5 times, but ended up being the last to leave. weird. but that was partly due to the mix of a beer or two, a glass of wine and complete exhaustion. I guess I wanted to make sure I was ok to drive. But then I felt silly and overstayed my welcome a little…at least in my mind.

NJ and my parents’ 40th anniversary

I’m in NJ this weekend to celebrate my parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. I think it’s pretty amazing since anymore due to divorce rates, I’ve found I’m the exception to a lot of my friends’ families as having parents who have managed to stay dedicated to one another for so long.

We were able to get the entire immediate family together for a family portrait on the beach. I hope they turn out to be great photos!

A visit to my home state

I went to NJ this weekend for the tribute cd release party for:

WHO’S Not Forgotten-A Tribute to the WHO

on FDR Label

I got to visit with my friends, Laverne and Charlie, too who enjoyed the sets from Cordalene, The Commons, The Dipsomaniacs, and Taggart.

I was sort of a surprise special guest, and Laverne commented as we drove home after the show, that ‘You know lots of boys in bands.’ well, yes, I do and I don’t think that is a bad thing AT ALL!!!

Cordalene was fresh off a week long tour that included a SXSW showcase and it showed! You could tell they played a lot in the last 10 days or so, because their set was tight and dead on for the most part.

It was the first time I saw The Commons and they were fun, and had what I call hippie girl dancers who don’t quite dance to the music that *WE’RE* listening to! I also have to admit that ‘Squeeze Box’ isn’t the same unless Carroway is covering it.

The Dipsomaniacs prepared an entire WHO set and it ROCKED!!!! Windmills galore and it was incredible.

Taggart did the same and you could tell they rehearsed it as they had easily transitioned from song to song, and it sounded soooooooooo good!! I’m glad I could be there for the show.

The rest of the weekend, I just hung out at Laverne and Charlie’s place, we saw ”Jersey Girl” at a Saturday afternoon matinee and I’m glad I saw it in Jersey. It made me miss my home and the ocean and all the good stuff about NJ. I’ll admit it’s not Kevin Smith’s best film, but it was cute and charming and just a good movie to make you thankful for what you have and the people you can share it with.

Later, we watched “Gothika” and it SUCKED! It was drab and boring and drug on. Oddly enough, both movies featured music from The WHO!

now I’m debating whether or not I’ll so see the show at IOTA tonight.

family and the rock n roll lifestyle

I can’t believe I’m even awake. just got in after spending one last day in NJ, having Shawn’s birthday dinner with the family, and then leaving around 7pm to drive to Delaware (on my way back to Arlington) to see my great friends, The Bigger Lovers. Their new cd is out in a week or so and it’s great. thankfully it helped to keep me awake for the drive home after their set. I left Delaware at 1am and got home just before 3am. it was rough, but totally worth it.

gotta leave for work in 5 hours….yuck.

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