Ever have a night when everything around you feels surreal?
Friday night, I worked out at Gregory Gym. After I finished up, I noticed a girl by the front desk obviously very sick. As I exited the building, hunky firefighters rushed in to the building (I am always quick to notice hunky firemen). Then, as I crossed the front plaza to my car, an ambulance pulled up, and some very cute paramedics rushed in to the building (I am always quick to notice cute paramedics). En route to my apartment, I saw no less that four cops either on the road or "assisting" someone on the side. It's only about 12-14 miles to my apartment, and four was unusually many.
I quickly showered and ate before heading to Lynn's Birthday/Going-Away Party. On my drive out, there were two more ambulances at another building in my complex. OK, three ambulances tonight, and four cops so far. Driving back to campus, there were two more cops, who admittedly, may be cops from earlier. I met Chase outside Dobie, and we then proceded to Lynn's house. There was another ambulance and cop at the corner of Guadalupe and MLK. Too many flashing red and blue lights for me that night. I almost packed it in and went home, thinking they were some sign from the gods. Or from Tom Ridge.
Lynn's Party: it was nice. I didn't know many people there, but I had a good time all the same. Lynn and Eva looked fantastic! And I really liked Lynn's house. And talking to Drunk Lynn is really kind of fun. ;-) Saturday was Chase's party. I realize I no longer drink much. I'll nurse one drink all night long, and that's exactly what I did Saturday. Meeting Chase's and Evan's friends was pretty fun, and it was nice talking to them. Sunday, I got a massage from Mary (THANK YOU SISTER!) and then hung out at the mall with Chase & Co. Malls closing at 6 pm on Sunday is un-capitalistic. It's downright communism! Then Chase and I watched Anchorman, which is freakin' hilarious. It would probably be funnier if I was a little drunk when watching it.
So that's the weekend. I'm getting my haircut, and then Thursday is the DCI Quarterfinals broadcast. Justin, Eric and I head to San Antonio for a night of drum corps fun. And of course, Thursday also marks Chase's last day in Austin. So, yes, this is a busy week. So many changes this week, that it's almost surreal.
Posted by Ben at August 3, 2004 01:30 PM