Intense Dream! (expletive)

I had an intense dream last night with a couple friends of mine (who are married in real-life) in it.  In my dream, though they were still married, my husband-friend was cheating on my wife-friend. And i was so furious and upset and mad at husband-friend that i went to find him, forcefully grabbed his left hand, pointed at his wedding band, and yelled (at him),

“Well, what the f**k is this, then?!!”

Whoa nelly! In a way, I’m kind of proud of myself. But, like in real life, I can always work on some tact…

Vulcan, AB

There is a small town outside of Calgary called Vulcan, AB. Yes, Vulcan. You might think it’s nerdy and lame but being the Star Trek fan that i am, i was excited to see it!

While driving through the town, we couldn’t find the famed Enterprise monument so we stopped in the middle of the road and asked some locals about it.  Steve rolled down the window, gave the “Live long and prosper” hand gesture and asked, “Where can we find the spaceship?”

Oh. my. lanta. I totally lost it and burst out laughing! They were very amused and laughed with us, what a relief! We did find the Enterprise and took pictures like true interested tourists. The Star Trek museum was closed but we walked across the street to the local Esso gas station where Vulcan ears were purchased (yes, you read correctly). We chatted with the two teenage Esso boys and learned about the town’s annual Spock Days.  We got screamers (slushie with soft-serve ice cream on top) and they gave generous portions, mmmm! They had beef jerky that was practically beef HIDE. Instead of being broken up in pieces, it was just a slab of jerky! Salty and tasty =D

We honestly had such a good time! Live long and prosper.

The Esso kid who told us about Spock Days.

I apologize for being an as*hole

Is it unreasonable to expect an apology from those who have offended you? I’m learning not to expect it while still holding to the opinion that so-and-so should apologize. It’s a tricky line, thinking one ought do so but not dangling expectation over them. Because if i hang on to expectation, for one: i’ll likely be disappointed. Two: even more likely that it will lead to bitterness.  Three: It makes it a million times harder, if not impossible, to extend forgiveness (regardless whether they’re sorry or not).

It becomes a waste of time to keep thinking things like, “I can’t believe he’s not sorry or doesn’t feel bad about it.” And it doesn’t change anything, it just eats away at me. Bad.

But, relief came in a specific situation recently. He said, “I’m sorry, I apologize for being an as*hole.” I won’t pretend it doesn’t make feel better cos it does. It’s just good to be on the same page. “hey, that hurt.  oh, you now recognize that, too? that’s good.”  Note: no pedestals here, it’s not that cordial in my head most of the time.

Keith Urban Concert

Um, $21 for a huge Keith Urban concert? Yes, please! (Lady Antebellum opened) Tonight just reinforced the fact that Calgary is SO COUNTRY!  A broad demographic that came out, moms came with their grown children and I saw a few guys swaying with their girlfriends, hands raised through the duration of the night. A little weird? Calgary.

But what a fun concert, the crowd was dancing and so into it. Keith is a ridiculous guitarist and entertainer. He ripped through so many electric guitars, it was amazing to see him go at it. The live arrangements on several songs just blew the studio versions out of the water, imho. Songs like “I Told You So,” “Where the Blacktop Ends,” “Better Life” just to name a few.

Keith played many songs from his new album, Defying Gravity, but also packed in a good chunk of his previous hits. Even though this tour is promoting his new album, the performances i enjoyed the most were his fan favorites from other records. “I Told You So” and “Once in a Lifetime” in particular were highlights for me. Though, “Sweet Thing” and “Kiss the Girl” off his new album stood out.

But the BEST part of the night for me was “Somebody Like You”– of course! There’s a reason he put it as the last song in the set list; it’s still Keith Urban’s best song ever. Easily the greatest highlight: crowd all riled up, booming and electric, the whole building was rocking out.  A couple people dancing got pulled on stage, a nice long instrumental, a “Day-O” interlude (Daylight come and me wanna go home). After “Somebody Like You,” the crowd gave one of the loudest encore call cheers i’ve ever heard.

I only have crummy phone camera pics.  This photo’ of the night is from Keith’s twitter.

And as with all concerts i go to, i am conscious to keep a record of the set list as it comes. I think i missed one in the middle but the rest of the list should be bang on.

Keith Urban set list | September 19, 2009 | Calgary, AB

Hit the Ground Runnin’
Days Go By
Stupid Boy
Where the Blacktop Ends
You’re My Better Half
Once in a Lifetime
Making Memories of Us
Only You Can Love Me This Way
track ?
Sweet Thing
Til Summer Comes Around
If Ever I Could Love
Raining on Sunday
Seven Bridges Road (The Eagles cover with Lady Antebellum)
Kiss the Girl
I Told You So
You’ll Think of Me
You Look Good in My Shirt
Somebody Like You

ENCORE
Tonight I Wanna Cry
Better Life

I Rock Out to Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift! I have both her albums, she provides easy going, fun times. Best to ya kiddo!

And we all know Beyonce has talent going up the wazoo.  She is one classy lady, my respect for her has skyrocketed.