The weekend

Well, it's Monday in these parts... and that means the weekend is OVER. It also means a recap of the weekends events is in order.

Friday after work I got home and Rachel and I quickly cleaned up our already spotless apartment in preperation for Kevin and Lindsay who were coming to hang out and see Linus. As always, Linus entertained and everyone loved him. Then we went to Noodles & Co. in Hunt Valley for dinner. The weirdest thing happened while we were there. So, Lindsay and Rachel ordered their food and then Kevin and I ordered ours. Well, when we were done ordering, we went into the restaurant area looking for our GFs. They were NO WHERE to be found. We both looked at each other like we were in an episode of Twilight Zone. So, we thought maybe they both went to the bathroom. Almost 10 min passed, and still, no sign of them. By this time, Kevin and I had taken a seat and were talking about things like "maybe we never had girlfriends" and re-enacting scenes from our lives where a girlfriend would be there (like signing a lease to an apartment) and looking crazy because we really had no girlfriends. Then, we saw the guy with our food and our GFs food going to a secret area in the restaurant. So, we followed and finally, there they were. Why they didn't come looking for us is beyond me.

Next, we went to Caribou and L & K got some coffee. Rachel didn't get anything cause she was going to get popcorn at The Charles for the movie we were going to see... or so we thought. Well, Kevin and I played checkers for like 20 min and the girls sat at another table and chatted. Then, It was 8:40 and I said we should leave soon for our 9:25 movie. Kevin was like, "you mean 9:10 movie?" Of course he was right about the time, and we had to bolt out the door and get downtown and park and buy our tickets and get our seats in a half hour. We actually did it though, so that's good. But, Rachel did NOT get her popcorn :(

We saw "Precious", and it was remarkable. Some of the most real movie scenes I have seen (ha) in awhile. Comedian Mo'Nique plays Precious' mother, and like Rachel said, "they should just hand her the Oscar right now". I don't know if Mo'Nique grew up in a house like the one portrayed in the movie, but man oh man was she terrifying. Definitely chilling to watch some of those scenes. I also thought Precious' teacher was great, and I actually liked Mariah Carey in the film too (Precious' guidance counselor). Precious herself was great, but she may be the odd one out come Oscar time. I thought the direction was good in the movie, but some of the choices of shots were questionable. Overall, definitely a good movie, and The Charles was a good place to see it.

Saturday morning Rachel and I slept late, mainly because Linus decided to scratch at the door from 7 am till we got up, once every hour pretty much. When we did get up, I worked on freelance and Rachel went out with Jackie. Then, when I was done working, I went to the AT&T store and found a new phone I want. I am getting it online though, cause it's cheaper.

Then, my sister and Jamie came over to see Linus since they were in the area. That was cool.

Then the night rolled around, and Rachel and I went to Hairspray at the Lyric. What a great show! I had only really seen Cats on Broadway, and then A Bronx Tale at the Hippodrome before this show. Hairspray was non stop music. All of the roles were acted very well. I liked the dad a lot, and I thought Seaweed was great, and of course his sister too. And, the main role of Tracy Turnblad was well done. Overall, a great show. Our seats were awesome too.

AND, I did not have the Cowboys score ruined for me. I had my headphones on at intermission, and then when we were leaving, and no one ruined it for me. But, then when we got home... I almost ruined the game for myself. I pressed a button on my cable remote, and it went to the game LIVE. Luckily I didn't see anything, and I didn't ruin it. (Oh yeah, the Cowboys won 34-14... first playoff victory in 14 years).

Sunday, Rachel's family came over for some of my pizza and the Ravens game. Good times! THe Ravens won too, so that was good for her dad and everyone. Linus was entertaining again. Everyone loves him haha.

Then Sunday night Rachel and I watched a movie (I let her pick because she was very understanding with the whole Cowboys thing on Saturday night). We watched Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Interesting movie, and I can see why there is a huge cult following. I liked it! The lead role was great, and the guy even directed the movie.

Overall, awesome weekend!