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[jianantonic]

Last night, I was home alone watching Erin Brokovich. I got up to use the bathroom, and when I came out of the bathroom, I noticed the light was on in the kitchen. I didn't think I'd left it on, but whatever, I probably did. Then I farted. It was one of my more impressive ones, too, very booming. Then Ray said, "Whoa!" Apparently, in the time that I'd been in the loo, Ray came home and was on his way to bed when I came out of the bathroom. He was just to my right, but I was looking left. Now here's the thing about this. If I'd have known Ray was there, I would've been like, "Incoming!" and farted anyway. And it would have been great. But he caught me off guard, and so instead of being proud of myself, I was embarassed. I didn't get the maximum possible enjoyment out of it, so I was sad. Link says heterosexuals are too obsessed with pooping and farting, I guess because they don't have enough butt sex? Whatever, man, I embrace my flatulence. Anyway...


Sorry if you read behind the cut expecting something better, or less disgusting. Maybe it's a "you had to be there" story, but I thought it was funny.

So. My weekend gets crazy starting this afternoon. I'm leaving here a little before 2 for Herndon, where I'll meet up with Stuart, Olivia, Kerry, and Jill, and head Marylandward for dinner with some Edheads and the EFO concert at the Gordon Center. What makes tonight's show so important is that it's one of the only shows this year. Some background...
Folk bands don't make enough money from their CD sales or endorsement deals if they have them that they can afford to take breaks. Maybe a few weeks here and there, but they're pretty much always on tour. That's how they support themselves. And you don't exactly get a 401k from being a musician. So, when Eddie's mom got sick over the summer, EFO had to cancel a bunch of shows for him to be with her. Literally no sooner were they back on the road than Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer, and they've had to cancel every show since. Julie's surgery was a success, and I don't know what kind of treatment plan she's on from here, but I know with cancer, you want to make extra certain that you've gotten it all, so there'll be things like chemo even after the surgery...so I imagine Julie's in a pretty weakened state and will be for some time. They've cancelled all their shows through November, except for tonight's show. They didn't cancel it because Julie wouldn't let them. It's a cancer center benefit close to home for them. It's going to be a really special night. I'm so excited to be going, and to be riding up with my pals from Camp Edhead. I'm really nervous on Julie's behalf, but I wouldn't miss it for all the gold in the world.

Anyway, with all their shows cancelled, the band has taken a huge hit financially. They're selling their brand new RV, and lord knows what other struggles they're going through. I know I've been talking this band up for years, and I know some of you are still sitting on your asses thinking about maybe checking them out one day - well, now's the time! Or if you hate folk music, but you know someone who doesn't, get them a gift...check out this band's store at www.eddiefromohio.com. It's always best for the band if you purchase their newest album, which is This is Me. You can listen to a lot of the songs from all of their albums if you click on the music tab on the website. Seriously, great music. And Julie's voice...wow. I'm listening to "Alone" right now, which is from the new album, and even though I've heard it a thousand times, I'm continually blown away. Here's a thought. If you buy one of these albums, and you don't like it, I will buy it from you and give it to someone who will. What have you got to lose? Check them out.

After the show, I'm crashing at Stuart's, then going to my cousins' house for breakfast, because they're next door neighbors (small world, isn't it?), then coming back here in time for yoga on Sunday. Yay:)

Peace.

Comments

[dance-addict.livejournal.com]

Im so jealous...I have to work tonight and have made so many schedule requests so far that I'm afraid to make any more lest they notice the trend. I want to hear all about it though.

[jianantonic.livejournal.com]

You should totally try to come, though.....
But yeah, I'll post about it.

[dance-addict.livejournal.com]

I can't...I work till 11:30 PM theoretically, although since it's Saturday, it'll probably be more like 1 or 2 am.