I love surprises

I was not in a going-out-mood last night (post-concert recovery, from 10 hours of drinking etc, was taking a lot), yet, had I stayed in I would've missed one of the best nights EVER. After hearing about it, I probably would have told myself that "it was just one night" and "no big deal," but that would have just been something to file under a load of crap I tell myself to stave off utter disappointment. Anyway, I put off fully getting ready until I knew there was a solid plan. I thought I could actually resist going out if it didn't seem like a big deal. Fact is, I could not, no matter what, truthfully. Tiffy said the crew was getting together at her and Carly's place, and even though I see a lot of these kids.. I really do miss them even when it's only been less than a week!

Tiff and I stopped to get some liquor, I decided on the new Bud Light Aluminum Bottles (Beck, I thought of you cuz I wanted a High Life 40ozer -- I don't know if I was just blind, but I could not find the F-ing Forties! Not conducive to "taking it easy" anyway). We played some drinking games, once there were enough people over; I was still having trouble finding my drinking face. Then the Beer Bong came out, no I didn't do one, (huh, it's been a while) though it did make me perk up a little watching Carls stand on the counter while Tiff crouched on the floor to make their ridiculously long beer bong function.

We were having fun and I was starting to get into my party mode when Tiff and Carly began acting very strangely. Tiff disappeared for a moment and when she returned Carly asked "Is it all set?" Tiff replied, with a huge grin on her face, "Yep, it's ready!" Then the girls grabbed a cd player and rounded up all 13 of us to announced that we must take some beverages and follow them. Surprised that the girls had been keeping a secret from me and excited about whatever that secret might be I eagerly followed them and the troops onto the elevator.

The Big Secret, was a three level event room on the top of their building, with two nice balconies overlooking the city. I couldn't have been more pleased, immediately sizing up all of the possibilities! We explored for a bit and eventually gathered around the ping pong table for some Flip Cup. My day-long hangover instantly vanished, who can resist that kind of setup? My team won the first game but continually lost after that. Nonetheless, it was a blast.

We played until the beer ran out and it was time to hit the bars. Stopping at our favorite bar first, we ran into some old friends and I managed to drop and shatter a double gin & tonic before it left the bar (I switched to water after downing its replacement). Next, the call was made for some dancing, and much to my astonishment: everyone was down for it.

At the next bar, we danced our asses off, even Tiff & Dan were unexpected dance-enthusiasts. I ran into a cute Italian from one of my classes, super nice guy, and we even got Emily up for a little karaoke. We closed out the bar there and a few of us went back to Tiff & Carl's where Grant decided it was time for some of his fav documentary Spellbound. After some good laughs, and some delicious beef and veggie soup (Thanks Tiff!) I decided to make a night of it and stay with the girls. I proposed a Chili's trip for the morning, which didn't take any convincing, and the three of us rushed to go to bed because we were already craving Dr Peppers and bottomless chips and salsa.

Oh what a fun night! I dunno how tonight is going to live up to that... but I'm sure as hell going to try and find out :)