So this weekend Leslie came to town because Will (the jerk that he is) is moving back to wisconsin.
The weekend was awesome, as it usually is when leslie and will are both around. but two things in particular were eventful.
1. Friday night we went to Duffy's and when that bar closed we decided it was time to go to Ben's Chili bowl (always a good idea). We walked down to U street and saw a zillion police cars and fire trucks and even an ambulance pulling away. We figured it was probably a U street gun violence incident. We kept walking to Ben's. We got closer and noticed that Solly's was f'ed up...was it a fire or something? no, there was no charring. We got even closer and...what is that? could it be? yes, it was a taxi cab lodged in the side of the building! I'd say i've never seen anything like it, except a few years ago i saw a taxi cab go into Mcfaddens. Makes you not want to get into Taxis huh?
2. After our sat evening with Mike, and tristan we decided to watch some casual TV. mike picked the "dog agility invatational" . We watched a little and then Nipper the dog came running out, and the announcer goes "here is nipper with his two time gold medalist handler" and I totally missed it b/c i thought they meant two time gold medalist in dog agility, but peter and leslie go "um...is that THE greg louganis?"
It was.
WTF. olympic diver turned Dog handler? I guess michael phelps should consider this as an option.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
seriously???
Less than a week after getting my car back from getting an emissions inspection, new timing belt, and new shifter pin the "something is wrong with your emissions" light is on. WTF. Word to the wise, dont buy VW
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Watchmen
Peter bought me the watchmen this weekend to read before the movie comes out.
I was already excited for the movie for two reasons
1. it looks awesome
2. the trailer kicked ass with the smashing pumpkins song matching up perfectly to everything. it rocked
I wasn't sure how it would go since i haven't read any comic books or graphic novels since middle school...high school at best.
I am one "chapter" into it and its AWESOME. I highly recommend everyone go out and read it.
No, i'm not a nerd for reading this and liking it, its legitimately good.
I was already excited for the movie for two reasons
1. it looks awesome
2. the trailer kicked ass with the smashing pumpkins song matching up perfectly to everything. it rocked
I wasn't sure how it would go since i haven't read any comic books or graphic novels since middle school...high school at best.
I am one "chapter" into it and its AWESOME. I highly recommend everyone go out and read it.
No, i'm not a nerd for reading this and liking it, its legitimately good.
Monday, February 2, 2009
NYC Weekend
We packed a lot of fun into one little weekend.
The highlight of the weekend was sat night. Peter Leslie Sarah and I went to a latin restaurant and had many mojitos and chaiparinas before going to the Thermals show. The show was supposed to be a late show with doors opening at 11, so we got there a little late so we could just walk right in...turns out that was wishful thinking. The show before ours had run late and we got in line with everyone else. At least the place was nice and handed out hot chocolate and cookies, and we finally made it inside by about midnight.
The opening band was only so so, but then the thermals came out and the rocked it. Just as good as i remember :) high energy band with a fun show. I know leslie and i enjoyed it, and I think sarah and peter did as much as you can without knowing a band.
The superbowl last night was also surprisingly fun to watch! I figured i'd root for the cardinals but theyd get shut out and noone would care anyway. Turned into an exciting game with almost a suprise win! I just wish my boys were playing.
The highlight of the weekend was sat night. Peter Leslie Sarah and I went to a latin restaurant and had many mojitos and chaiparinas before going to the Thermals show. The show was supposed to be a late show with doors opening at 11, so we got there a little late so we could just walk right in...turns out that was wishful thinking. The show before ours had run late and we got in line with everyone else. At least the place was nice and handed out hot chocolate and cookies, and we finally made it inside by about midnight.
The opening band was only so so, but then the thermals came out and the rocked it. Just as good as i remember :) high energy band with a fun show. I know leslie and i enjoyed it, and I think sarah and peter did as much as you can without knowing a band.
The superbowl last night was also surprisingly fun to watch! I figured i'd root for the cardinals but theyd get shut out and noone would care anyway. Turned into an exciting game with almost a suprise win! I just wish my boys were playing.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Only a few more hours
Till I get to see L-bone and Sarah in NYC! Peter and I are driving up after work for a sat night show in brooklyn. If you live in NYC and are reading this give me a call, but i'm only going to be in nyc for one day. If you want me to visit you try luring me with a show like leslie did :)
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Car Situation
So finally enough things were wrong with my car that I decided to take it in.
1. I needed an emissions inspection
2. The defrost function smells like gasoline when in use
3. The key doesnt come out without a lot of effort
4. There is a weird churning noise under the hood.
I brought the car in on friday and they immediately found out that the shifter pin was broken which made it hard to put in park which is why the key never came out. The timing belt and water pump needed to be replaced which was the cause for the noise. and lastly they didnt know what i was talking about with the gas smell.
They were nice enough to lend me a Mazda 3 which I actually like more than my car at this point.
Supposidly i'll get my car back today though fingers crossed!
1. I needed an emissions inspection
2. The defrost function smells like gasoline when in use
3. The key doesnt come out without a lot of effort
4. There is a weird churning noise under the hood.
I brought the car in on friday and they immediately found out that the shifter pin was broken which made it hard to put in park which is why the key never came out. The timing belt and water pump needed to be replaced which was the cause for the noise. and lastly they didnt know what i was talking about with the gas smell.
They were nice enough to lend me a Mazda 3 which I actually like more than my car at this point.
Supposidly i'll get my car back today though fingers crossed!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Marathon Movie Weekend
well it was only two, but thats still a lot.
Peter wanted to see all the best picture nominees or as many as possible before they went out of the theater. We had already seen Milk, and I had seen slumdog millionaire (both GREAT, and personally I think slumdog is gonna win)
Sat we went to see Frost/Nixon. It was a pretty good movie, well acted and well written. I did not however, think that it deserved a best picture nod. The funny thing, was that when the movie was over I felt bad for Nixon. I know he did a lot of bad stuff, but as a person i still felt bad for him :(
Sunday We met up with tristan, mike, laura, and matt to see Rachel Getting Married (me and tristan), and the rest went to see slumdog millionaire. Rachel Getting Married was....AWESOME. no, i dont just like it b/c of the title, thats not really what it was about anyway. Anne hathaway was so good! i've never seen her in a role like this before! And the movie itself was so emotional and all the characters and story was well built. I was crying from like the second scene on. I'd go see that movie again and maybe even buy it.
Peter wanted to see all the best picture nominees or as many as possible before they went out of the theater. We had already seen Milk, and I had seen slumdog millionaire (both GREAT, and personally I think slumdog is gonna win)
Sat we went to see Frost/Nixon. It was a pretty good movie, well acted and well written. I did not however, think that it deserved a best picture nod. The funny thing, was that when the movie was over I felt bad for Nixon. I know he did a lot of bad stuff, but as a person i still felt bad for him :(
Sunday We met up with tristan, mike, laura, and matt to see Rachel Getting Married (me and tristan), and the rest went to see slumdog millionaire. Rachel Getting Married was....AWESOME. no, i dont just like it b/c of the title, thats not really what it was about anyway. Anne hathaway was so good! i've never seen her in a role like this before! And the movie itself was so emotional and all the characters and story was well built. I was crying from like the second scene on. I'd go see that movie again and maybe even buy it.
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