Danko Jones

29 Saturday Jan 2011

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When my good friend Jason asked me if I wanted to go to the Danko Jones show, I have to admit that I really didn’t know any of their music. Of course, I had heard of them but just hadn’t actually listened to any of their tunes.

Jason warned me that it was going to be a loud show so suggested I bring some ear plugs to protect my ears which i was grateful for. They were loud!! But they were awesome. They played a full on energetic set. And I loved every minute of it!

Here are some pictures I took at the show. I had just picked up this camera the day before. A Canon SD4500IS.

 

 

After the show, we were lucky enough to go backstage and chat with the band. Really great guys and down to earth.

I also got a chance to meet George Stroumboulopoulos which was kind of cool. He is a good looking guy…. not going to lie! 😉 

I love nights when there are no expectations and end up being just so much fun! Last night was definitely one of those nights. Great times!

Now excuse me while I go download some Danko Jones.

The Travel Bug

29 Saturday Jan 2011

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It’s official. I have the travel bug. Having being to London, Paris and Italy in the last year and a half, I have seen what is out there and I want to see more.

I started planning my next trip before I even left for Italy last summer. We knew we wanted to switch things up and not do Europe again but we weren’t sure where. We talked about Thailand for a while but then when friends came back from Vietnam and we had done a little research we decided that it was the perfect place to head to next.

15 sleeps until we embark on the latest adventure. We are flying on Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong to Hanoi. In addition to Hanoi we are planning on visiting Sapa, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Nha Trang and then Ho Chi Minh City with an extra night spent in Hong Kong so we don’t miss out on that experience.

There are so many things I am looking forward to on this trip: Experiencing the different culture and foods of Vietnam. Celebrating Susan’s 40th birthday in Halong Bay (it also happens to be a full moon that night). Taking my new DSLR camera on a serious test run and my older brother flying in to meet us for a couple days from Manila.

But of course, with the trip being so close, I am already planning my next trips. Chicago in October to run the marathon. Coachella Music Festival in April 2012 and a family reunion cruise in the summer of 2012. From there, who knows? The world is waiting for me!

Seattle Seahawks

31 Friday Dec 2010

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Tick another item off the bucket list.

I had gone to NHL, NBA and MLB games but had yet to go to an NFL game and I really wanted to experience it. We are lucky to have the Seattle Seahawks so close by and who doesn’t like a road trip!

Some friends and I headed to Seattle on a Saturday afternoon to get some shopping in and enjoy the night life prior to the Sunday football game. We had a great dinner at a seafood restaurant that served half priced bottles of wine. Of course we indulged although maybe with one too many bottles! And enjoyed a jazz/blues bar in Pioneer Square before calling it a night. I really wish I could share the video that i took at the end of the night. Best drunken conversations ever. My friends would kill me though.

 

We woke up in the morning a little worse for wear but grabbed some greasy grubb and headed to the stadium. I couldn’t get over the amount of people. 60,000 plus people filled the stadium. And was it ever loud. I mean LOUD!!! Every time the opposition touched the ball the stadium was filled with boos. The guy behind us had a set of lungs on him… ridiculous that one person could be that loud. But it was all a part of the game.

Another part of the game, drunken fans! After the first half things really took a turn for the worse. The guy standing next to me was a complete wreck. He kept hitting my arm but was so drunk he didn’t even realize it! When I saw he was about to walk down those steep steps, I was seriously concerned for his safety. He could have toppled over at any moment. And then there was the girl a couple of rows in front of us who passed out and then proceeded to throw up on herself. Seriously? I get the whole tail gaiting thing but is that really necessary?

The drunk revellers aside,what a fun game to watch. The fans are really what makes the game fun! It’s the fans that create that fun, energetic environment. We had a blast and would definitely go again!