I never really had a chance to enjoy the relaxation week I had planned the end of March, and I think it finally caught up with me. I spent most of this week falling asleep a few hours earlier than I normally do, but waking up every morning extremely refreshed and ready to start the day. I was able to get a lot accomplished at work, but then crashed and burned at home.

Last night, I was planning on going home and crashing on the couch, possibly having some friends over to chill with some movies and gelato. However, it was not long before I was swayed by my friend Jessica to head to the local East Valley gathering which was at O’Sullivan’s last night. I haven’t been to a gathering in weeks due to other plans with friends and visitors coming into town, and I think everyone thought I was dead. I’m glad I showed up and proved my existence.

I have to admit I was a little loopy and out of it from a long week and the longing for another long night of sleep, ended up walking past Jessica and sitting with some other “regulars” and an out of towner that I had the pleasure of meeting.

After hanging out at O’Sullivans for awhile I headed to Kirk’s for some well needed karaoke with CJ, Dan, Debbie, Scott the out of towner, and two other new people I had never met before! It was a fantastic night. I was thrilled they actually had my Erykah Badu song. Some guy in the bar came up after I finished singing Tyrone (my signature song) and told me I had a very pretty voice and I sang the song well. Awwww.

I had such a blast and it was a shame that I was way too tired to have after karaoke rock band. The drive home was filled with cops as well as rain that prevented me from opening my moonroof. However, it did not prevent the awesome 90s rap that filled my car on the way home

I want to thank Jessica for dragging me out, all my awesome Phoenix friends I have met, and my new friend Scott… oh and another special call out to Debbie for the great commentary on my night last night!