Nancy, Brock, Greg, and then me...pointing out my jokes!
Soul Sister...Better get yo' Flo Sista'
The Lyrical Genius herself!
We got pretty close right...?
Let's play, "where have you seen that handsome face..."...Barney you say???....you know it!
So Kate Nash...if you haven't heard of her - it's time you did! I've been quoted to have before called her a "lyrical genius" and I'll stay true to my claim. She's a singer/songwriter from across the ocean and happened to be in town last week. Now - I'm not a girl that's been to very many concerts..shows..whatever you want to call them. Not that I am not obsessed with the thought - but I've realized that unless I have some sweet seats, some VIP status, or in this case the ability to sneak darn close to the front - I can just as well listen and watch them on MTV with the same effect. (Although, I can't even really do that cause I don't have MTV...you know...too many things to covet smeared up all in my face. (namely the ability to procreate...if you know what I mean)- Gotta try to keep myself grounded!)
But Brock...who is quick to humor me (even if he regrets it the next day...oopps) took care of business and made my encounter with a lyrical genius a reality. So last week Brock, Tessa, Josh and I made our way up to LA. I'll have to admit I was the only REAL fan out of the 4 of us - but was excited nevertheless.
I'll have to admit I was a bit exhausted for the first little bit. I mean - in case you weren't aware I'm officially out of my "hobby phase" and back into real life. I have a new job to even prove it. No more Apple Store bathroom timeouts for me...thank you very much. This job actually has a REAL paycheck and I have to do REAL work. We'll see if I can keep the two in sync.
So for the first little bit I was just taking in the atmosphere and awaiting the arrival of the British red head to come on stage. We went upstairs and did a bit of people watching. Which, I will have to say is my favorite activity...in LA especially. The stories I get to hear from these randoms I meet keeps me entertained for hours.
On this night in LA - it was the duo of Greg and Nancy that kept me giggling all night long. They were both in LA living the dream...auditioning by day and cleaning tables by night. Actually Nancy had recently quit her gig of being #34 suitcase gal on "Deal or No Deal" - and Greg is the PSA poster boy these days. But I'll have to say that their day jobs...or 7 minutes in the spotlight...weren't exactly what entertained me.
It was the alcohol consumption! It gets me every time. You see - I figure that if a knowing adult makes the conscious decision to partake of something that is going to alter their persona and decision making abilities then I'm going to have myself a good 'ol time. (Perhaps this is where the cracks lie in my foundation...)
Brock and I first made conversation with the pair as I yelled over at them to not tell me who got kicked off of American Idol cause I hadn't seen it yet. Then we started talking about our favorites etc. etc. I of course gave my shout outs for David Archuletta (and yes I have the total younger hunger for that boy. I'll write him his whole mission if he asks me to. I've waited this long for love...I can wait a few more years. No prob!) They quickly responded negatively with, "Oh you like that Mormon boy?!" Oh and you know I jumped on that right away with a "yeah man - that kids so cool he makes me even want to check out that crazy church!" (And some of you try to say you can't find any missionary opportunities. Shame on you! - Come on now...every member a missionary!)
Well, we kept on with the chit chat with our new friends- and then... - I'll have to even admit myself that I just may have taken it to the "next level" (perhaps it's this 'next level' that always makes it so I have to end up apologizing to someone that's a bit sensitive. Oh well...some of us must be compelled to be humble right?!) ...Well good 'ol Greggy was thinking Brock was pretty cute and all I did was crack a joke here or there with Brock being the butt of it. I know, kind of rude. After all - it was Brock that was taking me to the fun concert and this is how I was repaying him? Well all I gotta say to that is this: Brock knows me pretty well, and he was nice enough to let me have my fun. And had Greg not been under such an influence of liquids than perhaps my jokes couldn't have gone on as long as they did. Yep...they lasted all night. And I was gigglin' all night to myself. Mostly cause Brock is just too sincerely nice to 1) tell me to shut my big mouth and 2) to let on to his admirer that he is actually very much straight.
Anyways, I have to tell you that I had a great time. Our new friends were hilarious and made it all the more fun. Kate Nash was amazing and I feel like I was close enough to have considered myself in my made up version of the VIP area (cause that is where I belong!!!) Brock was a blast and more than a good sport. Thanks for taking one for the team Brock...oh wait...what team are you on...have we established that yet?
Just kidding Brock...X to the O baby! Thanks for the fun night!
