a weekend fit for a free-spirited queen

I was in Savannah, GA this past weekend. I vow that this city has a magic to it. I feel like I fit there, as if that's the place that would solve any of that discontentment that settles into my brain from time to time. My puzzle piece. The streets, the buildings, trees, the character that seeps out of every window and door downtown.. the sound of the branches, birds, swoosh of cars going past.. it makes for a gorgeous melody.

Going the weekend before St. Patrick's Day was interesting. Savannah celebrates this holiday beginning weeks in advance. Everything was green - building lights, water fountains, beer. The streets were packed at night with party-goers in their green circus wigs, face paint, hair, shoes. Very cool to experience. Cabs had TWO hour waits, so Saturday night we ended up calling someone we knew to come and give us a quick ride home. Amazing, I tell you.

My hubby and I went childless, which was a huge plus. Don't get me wrong, I love my son more than life and he IS my heart, but as a parent you just need need need these times away. Fortunately, my dear old friend took us into her home for the weekend and we had a fabulous stay. We were about 5 minutes from downtown and stayed gone for most of the trip save for potstickers at 4am, Scattergories on the couch, and a few early morning, hungover bed conversations.

On Saturday, we had waffles and coffee, then drove out to the beach to hang out for a while. It's always therapeutic to see the ocean.
I had a beautiful time.

Also, to my delight, I discovered a band - Dead Confederate. They hail from Athens, GA and have a familiar feel that makes my soul happy, but are original at the same time. I stayed stage-front at The Jinx their entire set. As a matter of fact, as I type this, I am downloading their albums. I am psyched.

There is nothing else in this world like traveling. The new experiences, having no set schedule, and laughing and loving with no cares. I'm so thankful for my weekend of peace.

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Grateful

So, my fun-filled weekend has come to an end, but I'm not dreading going back to work a whole lot.. I need the structure, it's good for me.

The NIN/JA tour show was absolutely magnificent. I seriously can't even find the perfect words to describe it. It met my expectations and more.
Nothing beats feeling free in the music, singing along, dancing in your own little personal space bubble, walking barefoot up a dewy grassy hill, sweat (yes, sweat), hanging with fun people, one of those being your awesome husband.
I'm lucky.


The songs that Nine Inch Nails played and the range of emotion they are able to pull me through was intense. I was so, so glad that he put 'Something I Can Never Have' on the set list. I got so lost in that one, so I had to kind of climb my way back to reality.

(LYRICS)
I still recall the taste of your tears.
Echoing your voice just like the ringing in my ears.
My favorite dreams of you still wash ashore.
Scraping through my head 'till I don't want to sleep anymore.
You make this all go away.
You make this all go away.
I'm down to just one thing.
And I'm starting to scare myself.
You make this all go away.
You make this all go away.
I just want something.
I just want something I can never have
You always were the one to show me how
Back then I couldn't do the things that I can do now.
This thing is slowly taking me apart.
Grey would be the color if I had a heart.
Come on tell me
In this place it seems like such a shame.
Though it all looks different now,
I know it's still the same
Everywhere I look you're all I see.
Just a fading fucking reminder of who I used to be.
Come on tell me
I just want something I can never have

Jane's Addiction's backdrop intro was rad. I desperately wanted to get a good picture of the hot and shirtless Dave Navarro but I didn't manage. The side screens weren't showing up well on camera. But I did SEE him.. and it was sweet. Ha. Jane's did a nice show as well. We left about 3/4 through their set.

Not to mention, I ran into and got my photo with Margaret Cho. ;)

If you're interested in seeing pictures from the show, I've posted a set on my Flickr account. Feel free to add me.

I think there's another rock show in my future.. I'll have to update when I find out for sure.
On the lawn with the fans, I am truly in my element. One group of people together to enjoy something they love.

It's gorgeous, really.

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