The sabbatical diaries

 
Yesterday's Alaska show was awesome! Just the highlights. Of course, Eric and I were very sad that Pam couldn't make it, but we were determined to have a good time anyway. We went to the venue with two worries: one, we hoped there'd be no issues with Alaska's upgrading us to VIP, and two Eric had asked in advance for seating and they said it would be no problem - but the venue is basically a mosh pit so we didn't know what we'd encounter.

Well, soon after we both get there, Alaska is right there in the hallway! He ensures we get the right wristbands, guides us to the extra-good lighting and gets photos with us. He didn't have much time to chat (Eric and I kinda had the time mixed up and we'd arrived after the meet n greet) but was super-nice as always. And there are plenty of chairs along the side of the room, up a step so we are able to sit and have a decent view of the stage. The concert itself was awesome. Great music, great singing and dancing. And because of the wristbands Alaska got us, Eric and I were among only 8 people who get to go on stage at one point (it's during a song the queens have about meet n greets)! I texted Alaska afterwards to thank him for everything and tell him what a great job he did, and he texted me back. 

One interesting (to me) note is that the venue last night was in Logan Square. Logan Square is also the Chicago neighborhood that I explored on my first day of sabbatical. So I came full circle. The venue was just a few doors down from City Lit Books.

As for today, I didn't have any plans since Pam was supposed to have been here all day. Rain has been expected all day (but has held off), but maybe because of the impending rain and my late night last night, I am feeling like I really want an "at home" day. So after my workout, I haven't done much other than cook lunch and am now binging GLOW. 

One joy of sabbatical - I kinda need more groceries and I could go to the library since a few holds have come in. But I don't have to, since I could also do those errands tomorrow or the next day. I'll see how I feel, just kinda enjoying being inside now. It is a luxury to be able to put off errands when not in the mood! 

Game night tomorrow!