Went to Bonnie "Prince" Billy last night with Rachel and Nathan, a rare night out with the both of them sans le bebe. I spent a little dancing time with Augie beforehand, which was pretty rad. He's an amusing little kid and it's fun that he responds when I ask him stuff. Little man, he is. Now that he's talking a bit more, I'm going to have to start convincing him to say my name. We did some high fives, so he's on the way to being an appropriate rock out friend. Maybe we should discuss having a dance party since he busts out some hot moves for a 19 1/2-month-old. He was partying with a 25-month-old last night as well and I'm pretty excited about the next 6 months, watching his personality develop even more. He's pretty sweet.
The show was at St. James, an old church that now seems to be a community centre, even though the pews are still there. The sound was really warm and the place full of moderate hippies: lots of recycled woolens and unkempt hair on heads and faces and beer in plastic cups. I'm starting to really prefer seeing shows in unconventional locales, like old churches and libraries. I think it diversifies the crowd somehow. I'm pretty sick of hipsters, truth be told. There was a baby there and I worried for his ears, but he barely made a noise the whole night and didn't seem disturbed by the music. Maybe his parents shoved earplugs in or something. Or maybe they're just bad parents.
I also collected my birthday present from Rachel and Nathan, and, I must admit, I'm not sure how I can top this for either of them. They got me a starter ukelele and practice book! I'm so excited to have one of my very own; I'd been borrowing one of theirs. It's green and from a Hawaiian company, so should be good for Don Ho songs, since that's the sort of ukelele stuff I love anyway. I might even sign up for classes in the new year (I meant to do it this month, but things sort of got out of control with school). Actually, I probably will. I'm not a good self-motivator lately. I need the structure.
If you're going to Meligrove Band tonight, tell me how it goes and try to convince those boys to come back soon. Seriously, the worst night ever to play a show on-campus.
This morning I'm heading off to Victory Square for the Remembrance Day ceremony and then to the Billy Bishop Legion for a few. Please take a few minutes to acknowledge those that served; I know I would not be alive if they hadn't.
Currently listening :
Tan Simple Como El Amor
By La Casa Azul
Release date: 23 March, 2004
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