Marking a few things off the list …
3. Watch my friend Philip get married.
This was one hot wedding. And I’m not just talking about the grooms. Set at Philip’s parents’ house in Kansas, family and friends gathered in 100-degree temps to watch the couple exchange their rings. Then we took refuge inside, where there was a room full of homemade cookies. There must’ve been more than 1,000 cookies in all. There were so many the guests were told to take some when they left. It was a little bit of heaven. Congrats Philip and Chris! You two deserve every happiness!
22. Make it back to the Hollywood Bowl this summer.
It was a beautiful evening to sit on the picnic bench and enjoy the Kings of Leon. The last time I saw them it was 2003 and they were young, energetic and long-haired (kinda like me). They’re still young (we will never age), just as energetic, but definitely shorter in the hair (again, just like me). The big difference? Back in 2003, we carried lighters and used them during the slow songs. In 2010, the glow of cellphones reigns, with people tweeting, recording video and Facebooking constantly. I kinda miss the good ole days where people actually WATCHED the concert.
16. See a band in concert that I haven’t seen before.
A few months ago we saw Portugal. The Man for free at an art show in Hollywood. Or should I say we heard them. The space was pretty cramped, so we stood in the alley and enjoyed the music without actually seeing the band. Can’t complain for a free show!
Also, we saw The Features and Built to Spill, both for the first time, at the Hollywood Bowl.
7. Go sailing.
This was one of my favorite things from our trip to Seattle. It was so relaxing. More details here.
