"You're not so dumb."

This may seem like a small thing to a lot of people, but I can proudly say that I have successfully followed my instincts and managed to make Actual Sense out of my feelings on a very confusing issue. And! I'm also responding to it in a sane, direct, and responsible manner. Now, it's a matter of waiting, and hoping that the outcome proves my inner pessimist wrong.

Times like these maybe me think that, hey, maybe I'm not as dumb as I thought! Of course, I'm likely proving just how dumb I am, by even daring to think that, but I can't help at least trying to counter the pessimism with a bit of optimism. ;)

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Anyhoo, this weekend was all relaxed-and-groovy time, and not a moment too soon. Derby practice on Saturday was a beating in the best way possible, thanks to our guest coach from the A+ awesome PDX derby team, Wheels of Justice. I felt spectacularly out of my depth for most of practice, but it was fun and challenging, rather than frustrating. And we did couple of drills that I really liked. I know I'd probably end up on Blocker duty, were I in an actual bout, but I think my heart secretly wants to be a Jammer. ;)

AND! I also got some outdoor wheels for my skates. Now I can roll around and be scary on the mean streets of PDX! Or something.

I also got to do a shoot with Amy, to promote her music, and it is *always* good seeing her. She also wanted hair and makeup, so I got to bring my favorite MUA on for that, and we all had a nice chat during the fancying-up part of the afternoon.

AND! Karaoke! It was fun, as always, and I tried some tunes that were not of my usual sort, thanks to the BINGO-esque game they had going on that evening. AND, I also talked to the KJ, resulting in a development that I will post shortly. I think Andy gets the award for Most Ambitious of the evening, though, because he attempted TWO Queen songs in one night. I love me some Freddie Mercury, but even *I* won't do more than one in a sitting, so damn, props.

Sunday was a nice day of kicking it down south at Brice Creek for a few hours. We hiked a bit of trail, played with dogs, and enjoyed a crapton of sun and a rather chilly but ultimately awesome swimming hole. I was rewarded with a wonky sunburn, but it was awesome to finally take some time to lay around and enjoy a warm day, and not think about all the places I have to be or work I have to do.

Of course, once I got back, it was nose-to-the-grindstone again, but I was significantly less cranky about that fact. And now I only have one wedding left to proof, so huzzah!

KARAOKE CONTEST

I already created an event on FB, but it's being odd at the moment with allowing me to send out invites. And hey, cross-posting is never a bad thing.

SO! This Thursday is the FINAL ROUND of the Karaoke Contest at The Pit Stop! There's $250 on the line, and they've already had a few rounds over the past few weeks, which I unfortunately had to miss, due to working constantly.

But, one of the finalists had to drop out. And the person replacing said finalist? Why, none other than Yours Truly, otherwise known as The Drunken Master!

I'll be bringing my usual brand of karaoke bad-assery, in an attempt to capture the grand prize, and I've been instructed to bring my friends for support in the final vote. If you haven't seen me do karaoke before, I'm not going to lie: it can occasionally be pretty darned epic.

I know we're all busy people, so no pressure, of course, but if you can make it, I'd love to see you and have your support. :)

Also, question: I must pick a song, and it must be completely awesome. So, if you *have* been to karaoke with me before, what do you think is my best tune?