This Dating Life: Rejected

I recently was blown off by a lady who preferred instead to watch an "I Love Lucy marathon." I guess it shows a good taste in classics, but isn't everyday an I Love Lucy marathon? The show's been off the air for 40 years yet every single channel shows it at least 8 times a day. I guess it's better than getting blown off so she could wash her hair...

Mike Birbiglia Accomplished!

As a birthday present to me (in the past, because that's when my birthday was, and it won't be again until the future, and I don't have a time machine*), Pris took me to see the amazing Mike Birbiglia at Union Hall performing new material entitled "60 Minutes of New Stories." It lasted for 60 minutes, and was incredible, like all of his shows. I'd previously seen "Sleepwalk With Me," thanks to the kindness of Janet. I sat right by the stage for both shows, but Union Hall was definitely a more intimate space. This was a good thing for me, but maybe not so much for Birbigs, who didn't seem entirely thrilled when I took the first photo of him on stage. Mike also told stories that carried heavier emotional weight, revealing more of his personal life. Comedy stands out better when it pokes through the seriousness of the past. It was an amazing show, and Mike solidified his place even further as my favorite comedian. So, congratulations Mr. Birbiglia!

Taunting/heckling me before the real stories begin. Sorry Mike!


*Yet

Manchester Pub Photos

Check out food and behind the scenes photos at Manchester Pub, a fine establishment owned by Lawrence Chan and Hudson Tang:
Food shots
Behind the scenes

Squirrels Have No Respect For Personal Boundaries

The following conversation occurred between me and Priskilla via text message on Memorial Day. I was in Boston Commons by the Tadpole Pond (or whatever it's called) and she was orbiting the Earth's moon, I assume.

Me: A squirrel just woke me up by stepping on my head.

Priskilla: Christ, how tall was this squirrel?

Me: It wasn't the jolly green giant of squirrels. I was laying down in the grass, attempting to nap.

Priskilla: I think it's awesome! Why walk on soft downy grass when you can traipse across a human skull?