Oh, it's such a perfect day. I'm glad I spent it with you

The above lyric is from Lou Reed's Perfect Day

So yeah, today was about perfect. It started off simple enough -- did the whole 'go to work' thing.

Okay, I gotta flash back to last night, because that pretty much started off my perfect day. I wasn't gonna do anything after work -- was just gonna kick back and do nothing, watch TV, read, and pay bills. I ended up at the Grind in the Central West End until 2:30 am, kicking back with friends, drinking loads of cappucino and playing cards. It was great. Everyone seemed to have a really good time.

I'd like to take this time to reflect on old friends. You know, a lot of people have come and gone out of my friendship circle. However, I love the fact that these people genuinely care for me and that our friendships have endured some 10+ years without major obstacles. I've known Yoda since I was 6, and Chuck, Nate, and Joe since I was 15. Amber and Toni are people I met in high school, but they're my girls. I've known Epps since I was 16. It's just weird how we're all still so tight. I think it says something for how much stock they put in friendship. Not even friendship really, now that I think about it. More like family, kicking back and hanging out with family. True, I get my share of bullshit from some of them (I'm looking directly at you, YODA!) , but there's never been a major squabble between me and any of them (except Joe, but I wouldn't want to live with me either. And we've made amends and moved on). It's just so strange to me. Sometimes I wonder why they've kept me around so long, and I realized a long time ago, it's because they value what I bring to their lives, just as I value what they bring to mine. Not that I don't love my newer friends, but something has to be said about the 8-10 year bond I have with a lot of these guys.

Anyway, so I worked. Then I decided to meet up with Yoda, Chuck, and Amber at Forest Park. After braving Zoo traffic and seriously thinking about hitting some slow pedestrians, I made it to the park across from the Muny. We tossed the football around (I tossed it badly. I used to be able to throw a mean spiral, alas, it's no more) and played croquet. Yes, Jason owns a croquet set. We sat around, talked, made fun of Chuck, and drank beer. Then we went to Ted Drewes. It was lovely. I don't get to Ted Drewes much. My boss always has me go up there and get him ice cream. I usually don't get anything. Ice cream is a once in a while thing for me. A great while. I"m more of the orange sherbet type. And gelato, which is this amazing Italian ice cream. I love gelato.

Then Nix came home!!! YAY!!!

Then I went and saw The Amityville Horror. Quite a decent flick.

I'm home now. It's 2:30 in the morning. Tommorow is pay bills, go to the store, do homework day.

Could it be possible? For the first time in a long while, I've had back to back solid, good weeks, and amazing weekends. I feel good.

Other highlights that made this a true 'perfect day'
1. The weather -- could it be anymore pretty outside?!
2. I heard and rocked out to Bohemian Rhapsody twice on the radio today. It's always a good day when you hear Bohemian Rhapsody twice in one day.
3. My apartment is relatively clean. Except for the bedroom and the bathroom, it looks pretty good.
4. In less than 48 hours, my Uncle John from California will be here. I'm excited. Don't get to see him very much. He's fun.

I think that's all. I'm not gonna do a 'ponder this' because I don't care to do it. I'm gonna quit it with the 'features' thing. When I feel like putting something up, I will.

That's all. Thank you all for visiting.
HIZZ

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