i know it’s the ‘hard rock’ cafe and all, but it is layed out like a restaurant, not a club. and it’s also at universal studios citywalk, one of the cheesiest places in southern california. and the sound is downright terrible. so why, when you really think about it, would they decide to have a battle of the bands at this place on a wednesday night? to sell more bud light and french fries, i guess. screw those profiteers though, i just went to see and vote for my buddies in augustus, who put on a good show despite the obstacles. can’t wait to see them somewhere where i can hear all four band members at once actually mixed properly.

also, i bumped into a coworker/friend yesterday (the elusive title that allows for out-of-work socializing on occasion), whom i hadn’t spoken to in a month or so, and gave her the rundown on things. after telling her about all my fun adventures she asked, ‘are you still seeing that girl?’ to which i was forced to stop in my tracks and admit, ‘well, no. there are no girls in the picture right now. not at all.’ kinda makes you wonder if maybe i’m orchestrating all these wacky adventures to keep from being stuck home with a dull moment in which to face my loneliness, doesn’t it?

oh but that can’t be. i’m perfectly happy alternating nights between books and beers, for now anyway. all is not lost though: i do have a crush on the cute girl with glasses and a pink sweater from the most recent starbucks frappuccino commercial, in which she gets all doe-eyed and starts mistaking everyone for a mildly attractive guy singing to her, who i’m almost sure i am cooler than. maybe she lives in LA and would like to come play beer pong with us! if so, my lovely bespectacled princess, you are more than invited and you could even humorously name your team ‘double shot’. how adorable.

[update: if anyone finds out about this girl or even a good picture (some people have already started coming here via google in search of info on her too!), please do share.]