Saturdays are for sleeping late

Went out last night and did something I don't usually do. I went to a live music show. Was invited by Sean since his band was playing. It was definitely different than most of my Friday nights. Went to Deep Ellum, did the stop in at a couple bars where friends work. Then made it down to the club. Sean's band was playing when I got there so I only caught half. It can be annoying to stand in a crowd watching a band when you're my height. But I finally found a corner with a view.

The music didn't do much for me. I got into it more as time went on but as far as touching my soul, making me want to groove, it didn't. This was to be expected. I know what I like...and it's usually electronic. The sound has to be fairly clean and ordered. Music tastes probably have something to do with the reflection of the person. But honestly, I don't spend too much time thinking about it. Music has never been something I obsess over.

What I really enjoyed last night was watching and meeting people. Of course, people are my hobby. They fascinate me. I spent quite a bit of time listening to a couple in near-matching leather jackets with spikes and "Samhaim" patches. It was great to hear all about their retail jobs. Apparently he's doing inventory tonight. She wore a red latex dress (which looked surprisingly good) and a wedding ring. They seemed happy. Later I saw them playing video games together.

I got to talk with the guitarist or bassist from the "out of town" band. He was smiling at me from across the room so I figured I'd indulge. John lives in Memphis, works as a cook, and plays in a band. He's lived all over the US so I guessed he was in his late 20's. He is only 23. They are going to Austin today; I hope they have a safe trip. Oh yeah, and John is a boxer. His arms showed it. What a strange thing to be. Too bad there wasn't more time and a quieter place to hear his life story.

Talked with Sean about computer stuff. Got teased for being an email junkie. I'm not that bad - I don't have it on my cell phone. Yet. He has two live journal "friends" who met because of him and now they live together. I can think of a lot worse ways to meet someone. He pointed out the woman he had been dating most recently. She was beautiful. But I agreed with him, she needed a little more work on her hair. I learned he's not into boots on women. I met his "doctor" friend, whom I had heard about. He wore a skinny tie and a red shirt. Sean doesn't want a woman unless she can discuss the ideologies of the Rolling Stones between 1968 and 1972. Hey, at least he knows what he wants.

Sean introduced me to Kyle who played with the last band. I think I liked them the best due to a couple slower songs and the addition of a violinist and sax player. I had noticed Kyle earlier in the evening. It was his attractive, non-rock star appearance that caught my eye. Sean said good things about him - "soulful" and "gentle." Kyle was slightly nervous but maybe that's just his personality. I'm drawn to people who are uncomfortable in social situations. I guess they make me feel like I'm in control. We talked for a little while before it got late. The bouncer was kicking people out or asking us to go to the bar. It was late enough for me to chose home over the bar. Afterall, I had already been up 21 hours straight.

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