FINALLY
Ella and I were finally able to get away for a weekend sans kids. We tried to do this back in January, but it didn't work out so hot. It was nice to just have some time to ourselves for a change (this was the first time we went anywhere overnight without the kids in over four-and-a-half years). Hopefully, we won't have to wait five more years to do it again!GROANING
I went into Oilily for the first time during our vacation. In order to afford anything in that store, you have to be able to wipe your ass with twenties. It's crazy! $200 for a sweater the kid will outgrow in a few months? I'll pass.MOANING
Caught Black Snake Moan on Saturday night. Definitely worth checking out.BEMOANING
The independent record store is officially dead. I know it's been on life support for some time, but the town we vacationed at used to have seven or eight really cool (non-chain) record shops. Now there's only one left.I really miss going into a record store and spending an afternoon thumbing through the stacks and discovering new music.
ADVICE TO ANYONE WHO OWNS A MALL
We went to a mall on Sunday afternoon. They had a nice area with sofas and three plasma television sets, all tuned to the ACC Championship game. Ella was able to shop in peace and I was able to watch Carolina slip by State. Everyone wins!They should have these areas in every mall.
MORE ON THE HEELS
Christ, their road to the Final Four will be a tough one. They're lumped in the East with Georgetown (who have looked unbeatable lately) and Texas. And before they even have to worry about either of those teams, they'll have to get past the Marquette-Michigan State winner.Song of the day: Freak Of The Week by Marvelous 3
