Pop Tarts & Red Bull

Blueberry Pop Tarts and a 12 oz. Red Bull has pretty much been my breakfast this week, and let me tell you it isn’t too shabby. Although last weak I read a story that pretty much all energy drink are restricted by the FDA as to how much pure caffeine they can put in a drink. The same story stated that an average Starbucks coffee has three times the caffeine that an energy drink has, and that…well made me a little sad. Because, while I can appreciate the aroma of a freshly brewed coffee beverage I cannot stand the taste, no matter how much vanilla, English toffee, caramel, or creamer additives you mix in.

For the first time since Spring we slept with the windows open last night. The Antelope Valley is returning to the cool mornings and evenings that make this area a sometimes pleasant place to live. The layout and location of our specific apartment does not allow for great natural air circulation, so I bought a window fan to blow in air to the bedroom. Amy does not like the sound, which I just equate to a little white noise. So I had it turned on in the evening to keep things cool. Amy turns it off just before going to bed. I swelter in shallow sleep and wake up an hour later to turn it back on. And finally I wake early this morning and turn it off so she doesn’t get too cold or get angry at me.

Earlier this week I was suffering from a bought of insomnia so I fired up the old Xbox 360 and continued my game of Mass Effect I had been playing, and within the course of about an hour I finished up the game. For a Sci-Fi RPG I really enjoyed it. Bioware really knows how to make an engaging and entertaining role playing game. I had previously enjoyed the original KOTOR also developed by Bioware and this game lived really lived up to my expectations. This game is supposedly just the first part of an anticipated trilogy of games, so I am eagerly anticipating the next game in this series. In the meantime I guess I can do some other things like read or spend time with my wife, now that I have saved the galaxy…for now.

A Not Quite Laborious Labor Day Weekend.

I realize it is the Friday after Labor Day Weekend, but I thought I would update with what went on that week. Suffice to say the week was rough, not only did the Antelope Valley provide sweltering weather but work at the Shop was frustrating. We continued to face some real tough jobs in the shop that just really had us racking our noodles to figure them out.

Thursday night, though, provided a real treat with a visit to the Antelope Valley Fair to see Weird Al Yankovic perform live. Amy and I saw him last year when he was performing at the Orange County fair and we really enjoyed it, so we thought we would try again. The concert was free which was great and we arrived early enough that we were able to get great seats. I also ran into two former school mates Jeremiah Horton and Brandon Morgan from High School, (You are always bound to run into someone you know at the fair). The concert was great, it was the last official show of the Straight Outta Lynwood Tour, and we were center stage only about 12 rows back so we had perfect seats. Al was again very funny and energetic. The show was easily worth three or four times the price of admission.

Friday night was a crash night, we stayed in watched TV, and I probably played some video games. Basically a night to enjoy the fact that we could afford central air conditioning.

Saturday the party kept on rolling as we hit up the Hollywood Bowl with Amy best friend Anna and her boyfriend. Conducting that evening was the always great John Williams. The focus that evening was on Hollywood Musicals and there was a special guest appearance by the famous Hollywood choreographer Stanley Donen. The weather was little warmer then I would of liked but the music was absolutely great. John Williams and the LA Phil also played all his hits which is always fun, especially when they hit the Star Wars theme and all the nerds bust out their lightsabers.

Sunday we returned to the AV Fair to see the bull riding. I remember back when I was younger going to see when they used to have a full rodeo, but those days are gone as is much of that element in the Antelope Valley. It was much cooler then Amy and I expected and the bull riding was not very good. Or at least the riders weren’t very good, the bull I guess were excellent.

Labor Day was full on no laboring, we stayed cool in doors, I continued to try and finish up my current video game obsession Mass Effect and Amy ran some errands and started some scrap booking.

A good weekend overall, and we got to do some fun driving in our new Honda Fit Sport, so yea us!