Calm before the storm...

So it's quiet this week. Jaime's out of town on business. I don't have any grand plans. I'm rather enjoying it. But it won't last. It never does.

Friday night is the start of Oktoberfest in Fremont. Yummy.
Saturday night is the pre-release of Backspacer, for which I have been waiting months. I'll be down at Easy Street rocking out with all my Pearl Jam brethren.
SUNDAY - We will be welcoming our 3rd niece (Ryan and Michal's 2nd daughter) into the world! This will be a grand event. I'd also like to mention that Ryan and Michal are two for two - Pearl Jam's last album (Self Titled) was released - can you guess? Do you know Kendal's birthday? That's right - May 2nd, 2006! Sunday is the official release date of Backspacer. I will officially have two totally rockin' nieces! (and a niece and nephew in England whom I miss dearly!)
Oh, also, Jaime gets home from traveling.
Monday - Night 1 at Key Arena - Ben Harper and the Relentless 7 are opening. We're going to pre-funk with neighbors Chris and Yvonne.
Tuesday - Night 2 at the Key. Same plan, except this time we'll be prefunking with Regan and Lindsey!
Saturday - I'm driving to Portland to rock out some more. Josh has never seen Pearl Jam live. We're taking care of that!
Finally, on Tuesday the 29th, Jaime and I are going to see Wicked at the Paramount. Word on the street is it's pretty good. And afterall, she's endulging my musical love, so I can only return the favor. Should be a good time!
I think October starts after that...

***Oh, also - begin ranting now - Seriously, Seattle Public Schools? You're ACTUALLY considering lowering the graduation requirements? SERIOUSLY? A D average? I mean, I was never a perfect student, but come on, that's absolutely absurd! Where's the f*cking motivation for that?