packed. I worked a full day, and then my hubby and I got out for a date night. I'd promised myself a few years ago that my days of working weekends were behind me, but I'm really glad I went in yesterday. During the week, it's
hard to make any progress, as I seem to get interrupted with something new every time I start anything. So, it totally sucks that I only get half a weekend, but I made a lot of progress, so I'm grateful. Once I got home, Brian and I went to a local brewery. We've only been there a few times, but it's a nice place. It was pretty packed, so we bellied up to the bar. I'm glad we got there when we did, as it turned out there was a benefit, so soon it was wall to wall with people.
The benefit was for a scholarship in the name of a girl who was killed in an accident a couple of years ago, during her Senior year of h.s. It was really touching to see the turnout, and the support this little town has for one another. Brian nearly got teary eyed, not because of the benefit, but because they had Longboard on tap. He said, he never wanted to leave. He's been
dying for his favorite beer ever since we've been out here, but they've never
had it anywhere. Anyway, going to dinner turned into staying for a drawing that we'd bought tickets to and then me talking Brian into staying for some live music. It was so nice to hear live music. It's just a shame that we had been
there so long. We knew we wouldn't be able to listen long, and I'd hit a point where I knew I was three sheets to the wind. So, mid song, mid beer, I told him we needed to go. We had a great time, though. It had been much too long since we'd had a date night. I'm also glad we got out, as I'd worked all day, and then Brian was called into work today.
So, today leaves me with a tiny bit of a hangover, but it's been a slow moving day, which eases it up a bit. Well, that along with a Pepsi and Motrin 800. I need to get off my duff and get some things done today. It has been a good day so far, except my brain just won't leave me alone. I hate it when it does that. I did talk to my cousin Melinda earlier, which was nice. She's one of the easiest people I know to talk to.
This morning I watched some videos on my laptop. As much as I use a computer, I always forget about the cool things that it can be used for. Brian and I wanted to check out the unrated Blurred Lines video by Robin Thicke. I
love that song, and I wanted to see what all the hoopla was about. Brian, well just wanted to see boobs. I'll tell you what... It's actually a really inspiring video. Those women are so confident within themselves and just strut their stuff. I can't even begin to imagine being in a place, where I'd be so
comfortable with my own body. I don't mean in terms of videoing it for the world to see. I mean, just with the confines of my own house, behind closed doors. Good for them... Really. I also checked out the Stay video from Rhianna. I think that video is so beautiful. After checking out videos for the art, I watched 22. That damn Taylor Swift. As much as I really don't want to like her music, I just keep loving song after song that she keeps pumping out.
I find it hilarious that my 9 year old and me have so many similar tastes in music. For someone that has a mind that won't quit, I certainly have a very simple mind in so many ways.
Well, I guess I should get to work on my bills. Lots to pay today. The State of Illinois took a nice chunk of change from us on tax day, so paying bills will be even more depressing than normal. Such is the life of an "adult!"
I hope you all have a wonderful day. Please take the time to enjoy it.
Much Love,
Jen
"22"
It feels like a perfect night to dress up like hipsters
And make
fun of our exes, ah ah, ah ah.
It feels like a perfect night for breakfast at
midnight
To fall in love with strangers, ah ah, ah ah.
Yeah,
We're
happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time
It's miserable and
magical, oh, yeah
Tonight's the night when we forget about the deadlines
It's time
Uh oh!
I don't know about you
But I'm feeling 22
Everything will be alright
If you keep me next to you
You don't know about
me
But I'll bet you want to
Everything will be alright
If we just keep
dancing like we're
22
22
It seems like one of those nights,
This
place is too crowded.
Too many cool kids, ah ah, ah ah (who's Taylor Swift
anyway, ew?)
It seems like one of those nights,
We ditch the whole scene
and end up dreaming
Instead of sleeping.
Yeah,
We're happy, free,
confused, and lonely in the best way
It's miserable and magical, oh, yeah
Tonight's the night when we forget about the heartbreaks
It's time
Uh
oh!
I don't know about you
But I'm feeling 22
Everything will be
alright
If you keep me next to you
You don't know about me
But I'll bet
you want to
Everything will be alright (alright)
If we just keep dancing
like we're
22
22
I don't know about you
22
22
It feels
like one of those nights,
We ditch the whole scene.
It feels like one of
those nights,
We won't be sleeping.
It feels like one of those nights,
You look like bad news,
I gotta have you,
I gotta have you.
Oh oh
yeah hey!
I don't know about you
But I'm feeling 22
Everything will be
alright
If you keep me next to you
You don't know about me (you don't know
about me)
But I'll bet you want to
Everything will be alright
If we
just keep dancing like we're
22
22
22, yeah, yeah
22, yeah, yeah,
yeah
It feels like one of those nights,
We ditch the whole scene
It
feels like one of those nights,
We won't be sleeping
It feels like one of
those nights,
You look like bad news,
I gotta have you,
I gotta have
you.