Sweethearts

This weekend was amazinging fun and relaxing.

I can't remember what we did on Friday but I'm pretty sure we did something. I think we ended up at the Phoenix Lounge where I saw Shannon and Hara Isis. Justin 3Peace was playing records with another DJ and Lance and I came by around 1am so that he could play. We left at 2am and didn't get home until just before 2:30am. It was a good night.

We slept in on Saturday and just sort of lazed around in bed watching movies online. Saturday was Valentine's Day and normally we would have something planned but it was a lazy Valentine for us. I think it was the best one yet. He didn't get me anything, which is fine with me since he's throwing me a birthday party and all.

I got him a card and in it was the location and time of his massage that I booked up. I booked him a 30 minute deep tissue massage at the Portland Spa and Boutique which is right next door to the Riverplace Hotel on the Waterfront. He was excited about it. He told everyone about this massage. We finally roused out of bed in the afternoon for some brunch. Lance made me some biscuits and sausage gravy. We finished it off with some watermelon vodka and cranberry juice mix. It was a good brunch and back in bed we went.

We finally roused ourselves in the late afternoon and went for a walk, I think, with Dixie. Later we were in Portland running an errand with Steve and then went back to his place. Heidi was there getting ready and we all had salad and chicken for dinner right before the Sweethearts show.

For this show, Lance and I bought those 5 hour drinks and they work very well. Normally towards the end of the night on the stuff we were on, I would be ready to past out at 5am. Instead, I was able to hold out until 6am when we got home, although truth be told, I was nodding off in the car while Lance drove.

Sweethearts was a good show. We spent most of our time behind the stage under the tent. That was where Kevin and Naoki were doing their visuals. Most of the Giganticore crew members were there too but they all left early. Still, it was nice to see them and catch up. Depending on your perspective, it could have been a little awkward. Kari was trying to be talkative with Erin and you know, after giving someone the cold shoulder, you don't just pretend it never happened and hope that they forgot it too. It doesn't happen that way. Erin was fine with the situation and if she's fine with it, so am I.

We left at 5am and went over to Steve and Heidi's place for a little while. Heidi showed us her ceramic works and it makes me want to get back into ceramics. She also just turned 23 on Feb. 15. I always thought that 23 was a good age. But then again, it was also when I was graduating and moving onto the next phase in my life.

Sunday was pretty much a repeat of Saturday day time. We slept in, watched movies in bed, and when James and Genessa came over, we played Wii. Lance and I really want to get Ravin' Rabbids. It is a FUN game. Very interactive. The other games she brought over were pretty neat too.

Monday was another lazy day. We were in bed until noon and then left at 1pm so that Lance could get his massage at the Portland Spa and Boutique. Dixie and I dropped him off and went to find a place to park. He was only in there for 30 minutes but he said it felt like forever. Any longer and he might have fell asleep.

Dixie and I sat out front and walked a little bit. Mostly we sat and watched the river. When he was done, he looked so happy and relaxed. With his back aching so much, I thought a deep tissue massage would help him out. I also noticed that the nail boutique, Pink and White, moved right next door. I will have to make a nail appointment. I haven't had my nails done in a few years. Not since the last time I went with Erin and that seemed forever ago.

All in all, a good and relaxing weekend. It is nice to just hang out with my boyfriend and it is nice that he doesn't mind it either. I wished I had another day but next week is my birthday weekend and we're going to be exploring the Shanghai tunnels on Saturday, Feb. 28.