Rock!

I love a lot of bands. But MUSE fucking walks on water. I got their new HAARP DVD today, and it kicks so much ass! I was soooo excited when I put it in, I jumped up and down just like I was at their show.

If you're a Muse fan, you should own this DVD. Buy it. Watch it. Rock out to it. You know you want to.

Also...

The Subways have a new single out, and I'm pretty much obsessed with it. I love this band. Their new album comes out in June, and after 3 years of waiting, I couldn't be more excited! IMHO, Charlotte Cooper kicks the ass of most female bassists in rock music today (sorry LynZ).



The Subways on Myspace

Download their new single

In other news...

Work is weird right now and I don't know how it's going to turn out. Everyone is being really proactive about trying to make things better, but at the same time, everyone is really frustrated. Lots of tension and stress, but also some progress.

Nope, still haven't found a new job.

I'm finally reclaiming my kitchen from the mice. I killed "the last one" (knock on wood) a couple weeks ago, and now I get to cook again without feeling completely grossed out. I made a bacon & egg scramble for dinner, and it was so damn good! Yes, I eat breakfast for dinner. :)

The guy I went on the date with has made a couple more awkward attempts to hang out, but always at the last minute when I already have plans.

MCR in Portland next week. I booked a hotel room a couple blocks away from the venue, so I'll be parking my car and hoofin' it around the city for two days. I plan to hang out with a friend while I'm in town. My mini midweek vacation is coming together nicely!

[Rubs hands together, Mr. Burns style] Excellent.

Where, oh, where are my old friends??? Alie is presumably busy with her man, who hopefully made it home from Australia safely. She at least tells me what's going on once in a while, but Undercover Brother and The Black Rose? I have no idea. It's been many weeks now with no sign of life. Maybe we're not friends anymore. :(

Other than that, just the usual... work, skiing, WoW, music, movies, sleep... all good stuff.

I suppose I should take the new Subways single off repeat now. It's only played about 20 times!

Happy April Fools Day!
(No foolin'!)

Now it's time for pudding......

The Date

I went on my date last night, and it was quite possibly the most awkward dinner I've ever had. The guy was clearly very nervous, and like a callous idiot, I totally called him on it, about half way through the dinner. He turned bright red. I don't know what I was thinking. Sometimes I pick people apart just because I can, without thinking first about whether I really should. In this case, I shouldn't have, but by the time I realized what I had done, it was too late.

Poor guy.

We talked for a couple hours about all the usual "getting to know you" topics. He's really nice and sweet, and even kind of witty in a cute way. I actually like him a lot. Just not like that. No attraction at all.

I was honest with him. I told him that I am neither interested in nor ready to be dating, but that I thought he was a great guy and I'd like to be his friend. He said he was cool with that, and we talked about getting together again to hang out as friends. But I could see that he was disappointed with my declaration, so I don't know if he really wants to get together again. I guess we'll see what happens.

Classic lines that guys totally hate to hear...

You're a really great "friend".

I really like you, but I'm not interested in dating.

And the George Costanza original...

It's not you, it's me.

Not saying I used these exact phrases, but the conversation ultimately went in that direction. It was the honest truth.

I know I let him down, but hopefully he appreciates my honesty. I'm proud of myself for being up front with him and being true to myself. I could have easily squirmed out of it without telling him how I felt, but I didn't.

Yay me.

It's almost like I've learned.

Or something.