Panduh!

Yesterday, as I mentioned before, I went to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers in DC at the Verizon Center. It turned out to be a good time, except for the leaving part, which I will get to later.

So yea, I get into DC, probably around 3pm. It took me a little over an hour and a half to get there due to crappy traffic. Normally, I don’t drive into downtown DC, but I wanted to park in a garage this time for a couple of reasons – (I normally park in a residential area further out and I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my car out there unattended not knowing whether it would be towed or not because I’m not really supposed to park there and two I didn’t know when the concert was going to end and I didn’t want to miss the last metro train). In retrospect, I should’ve just parked where I normally do and I would’ve been fine. At least I know for next time, right?

I did some wandering around since I was there way before the concert started, but I did that on purpose. I always like to have a cushion of time before events/dates/appointments/etc. I am afraid of being late to anything.

I took this while waiting on the train to come. It took forever, it seemed like. I always feel kinda seasick/claustrophobic when I am down on the subway platform. I don’t know why.

I went to Sticky Fingers and got some amazing vegan food. I got a faux tuna melt and a cupcake. I was going to get a carrot cake cupcake, but I noticed the vanilla ones had these cute rainbow sprinkles.

Concert nails. [=

I finally made it back to the concert venue. I got a beer even though I am not supposed to be drinking right now. It didn’t bother my stomach too much, which is good. I just really needed something to help me loosen up so I wouldn’t be all weird and worried about other people. I just wanted to dance and have a good time and not be bothered with anyone else.

The opening act was Sleigh Bells. They came on at 7:30 and put on a half hour set. I was not impressed. I never liked them in the past, and I definitely did not like them live. There was barely anyone in the stands while they were performing. The Peppers came on around ten minutes ’til nine and put on a good show. I danced and had a good time. It wasn’t the best concert I have ever been to, but it was still pretty good.

The show ended at 10:30 and that is when my traumatic experience started. I blame the parking garage that I parked in, which happened to be attached to the Verizon Center. Long story short: a machine ate my money, I panicked, had a hard time finding someone that spoke English so I could find a manager, Nobody wanted to let my car out of my parking spot so I could get out of the garage, The guy in the booth gave me wrong change, my GPS couldn’t get a signal so I was stuck driving in circles downtown DC in the dark, and I had an anxiety attack trying to find my way around due to crappy GPS and it being dark. I was fine once I get on the highway because I knew where I was going then and I was able to calm down a bit.

So at the end of the day, I learned a valuable lesson — never take my car into downtown DC ever again.

I got my hair done on Saturday after much anticipation. Yay! I have always wanted a full head of fun colored hair, and now I’ve got it. It is going to take some time to get used to, personally. When I look in the mirror, it is still surprising. I love it. Its just going to suck not being able to wash my hair as often as I would like. I have a dry shampoo, but I absolutely hate it. Its an aerosol and it is the worst to spray. I feel like I am suffocating everytime I use it. I should probably find another brand of dry shampoo and maybe it won’t be so bad?

I went to Sprout Salon in the city, and I really liked it there. I think it is my new go-to for all hair stuff. Before, I only got my haircut whenever I was in SC (even then, I didn’t do it everytime I was there) because I didn’t really know where to go to get haircuts here in Baltimore. Problem solved, I suppose!

Other than exciting new hair, I am going to a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert on Thursday in DC. I am pretty excited/anxious/nervous about it, but I am sure I will have a good time like always. The only downfall, I won’t be able to drink any booze (I think I have a stomach ulcer, so avoiding anything fun for a bit.) while I’m there to put my mind at ease and to help loosening myself up. I should have a good time either way.

Fun stuff.

I didn't take this picture, but its the only one I could find on flickr from that night.

On Saturday, I got to go see Owl City in concert at Pier Six in Baltimore. It was pretty much amazing and I really enjoyed myself. Adam Young is just as awesome in concert as he is on his recordings. Plus, his cute lyrics and personality make me smile. He kept stopping to say, “Baltimore, youre so cuuuuuuuute.” I’m pretty sure he says that everywhere he goes, but I’m going to pretend he doesn’t.

Here's the only picture I took with my cellphone.. Its blurry and crappy.

The venue was right on the water, on pier six, which I thought was pretty cool. The first band was Unwed Sailor, which was an instrumental rock band? I thought they were pretty good, but I wasn’t really in the mood to listen to it, so I sent James to fetch me a beer to keep me occupied. The second band was Mat Kearny, which was like a generic Jack Johnson or John Mayer to me. I wasn’t really digging it and drank another beer and just kinda tuned him out.

Finally Owl City came on, and it was the best ever. It was all colorful with the lights and then sometimes there were projected snowflakes and other shapes on the ceiling above. He was really cute and I enjoyed the concert. My only complaint, is that I wish I had more time to learn the lyrics to the songs on his new album so I could sing along. I also wish he played a couple more of his older songs like Hot Air Balloon because that would’ve made my day.  Overall, I was happy. ^_^

Now, I am home in South Carolina. It took me awhile to get here on Tuesday as one of my connecting flights was canceled, so I had to go through hoops and bounds to get home. Thanks Delta for ruining my day! /This is me waving the middle finger at you! I’ll write more about that later.

I’m enjoying my time at home and I’m looking forward to the beach this weekend. I didn’t bring my camera cable, so I won’t be able to upload any new pictures until I get home, unless I take some with my crappy blackberry.

Rawr!

Since I have motivation to post, going to do that now while its here. I’ve been feeling good this week and only had one bad day, which was yesterday. I just hope

I have a few busy days ahead. Going to the Owl City concert tonight at the Pier Six Pavilion down by the harbor. I convinced James to come along with me so I didn’t have to go alone, so I’m hoping it’ll be fun and worth it. I just hope it doesn’t rain or anything.

I need to pack for my trip to South Carolina and get everything ready and not wait until the last minute. I was sitting outside yesterday and wrote up a little list with crappy doodles. Then my hand cramped up and I ran out of beer, so I didn’t finish my list. Either way, I have lots to do before Tuesday, but I’m looking forward to my trip.

See, I told you my doodles were crappy. I don’t really know how to draw unless I’m looking at something for reference. I fail. I’d rather take somewhat artsy pictures of the new shoes I can’t wear yet because of the gashes they put into the back of my heels when I first wore them.

I look forward to wearing them.. pain free. I guess that’s what I get for wearing nothing but flip flops or clogs for the past eight years. Oops. WHO KNEW?!

Peace out girl scouts! I’ll update later this week on how the concert went. ^_^