From the Ritz to the Depths of Hell

On Friday, I went with Otter, Toners, Aitch, Bruges, Da Hulk, and a few others to see Half Pint Jones play at Club Lasalle. It was quite the classy affair. I simultaneously tried to look like and avoid looking like a douchebag. I don't know if I was successful on either front. I wish I had style. Some people can wear loud clothes and look good doing it. That's not me. Oh well. I feel like I need a new look. I also feel lame for caring about this at all. In the end, the night was a success--much better than going to the Backer or Finny's like everyone else.

The next morning, Toners and I woke up early to drive to Munster to buy Three Floyds' Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout. We arrived at about 10am to a line that stretched several blocks and was 5-6 people wide. It took us five hours of shuffling forward before we got our opportunity to buy six bottles of beer at 66 cents an ounce, which we still haven't cracked open. Next year we'll be better prepared to deal with the crowd and occupy ourselves in line. It was fun to hang out with Toners on our semi man date. I feel we haven't done that in quite a while. I miss living with him, and I think the feeling is mutual. I doubt there will be an opportunity in the future for that to happen again, so I regret messing up the arrangement we had. I won't feel nearly as comfortable in the house next year. None of the places I live really feel like home anymore.

Toners and I returned to South Bend to a day party being thrown at our house. I love day drinking, especially with the Babes. As I told Aitch, they all act like toddlers when drunk (I hope she didn't take offense). As the party wound down, Aitch ran off without telling anyone; Bruges passed out and curled up in my bed; Da Hulk got bossy; the Archae (as in archaeologist) got pouty. They were all tuckered out. It was adorable.

I left the party around the dusk and started heading back home. My cousin was having a birthday party at one of our local bars. He's been having a rough time for the last five years or so, so I'm very glad that so many of his friends showed up. Everyone had a good time.

Fergie - Glamorous (Treasure Fingers Remix)