Big days

Last week was full of days like season finales, like final exams -- big days where you need to rush out of bed, rush from one place to another all day long, and then rush back into bed so you can get a decent night's sleep so you rush out again the next morning. This is what spring has always been like for me and probably for most people too. If you ask me what's makes spring so busy, I couldn't even tell you. Since I've been done with school the reasons seems to differ every year. Maybe it's all in my head. No, I take that back -- work was hectic last week any way you spin it, and it involved plenty of overtime. We also had big events going on after work, which adds to the stress because it requires leaving work on time. And if there's one thing harder than leaving work on time, it's leaving work on time two days in a row, as was the case last week.

Thursday was the Jack of Clubs premiere. The movie played well. Obviously you could tell you weren't watching a Hollywood-level production, but anybody who has seen the online trailer knew not to expect that. It wasn't a movie to watch for nuanced performances or a sharp script, but people seemed to like seeing Delaware on the big screen and supporting a filmmaker who is working his way up, movie by movie. I personally enjoyed seeing how every shot turned out and remembering the trivia and effort from behind the scenes. I also enjoyed visiting with some friends from the shoot who I ran into at the gatherings before and after Thursday's screening. It was a good evening.

Friday was the Barefoot Ball. This was a big party we attended on the riverfront that was sponsored by the Delaware Theater Company. Included in the ticket price was all you could eat and drink from various local restaurants and micro breweries. They also had a live band, so R and I had to show off some of our moves on the dance floor : ) It was another fun night and a good way to kick off an otherwise lackluster, yet very welcomed, weekend of getting caught up with work and relaxing.

That's all for now. Come on back to Jeblog later this week for an extra special surprise!