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Last night, I got some tickets from my supervisor to go see the Twins play the Pirates at the Metrodome here in lovely Minneapolis. I brought my bro-in-law, Bryan, and friends Erin and Jason.

Bryan approved of our awesome, free tickets.

Jason and Erin were more than happy to join me at the game.

Then I was presented with this ballot, which I didn’t understand. I “voted” for the dudes with the best names, but then I left it in the drink holder at the Metrodome because I didn’t want to waste a stamp on it.

I think Twins games will be more fun for me when they are held at Target Field (i.e. outdoors).

I could feel the weight of every female fan’s crush on Joe Mauer, so I succumbed to peer pressure.

During the 7th or 8th inning, I started getting a little bored.

Hello, we’re tourists! Except we live here!

I liked the way this guy wore his socks. Don’t judge me.

This evening made me want to plan a Saints game with friends later this summer. You in?

Hello. There is a lot to do before things get all sorts of crazy at work/the University in about a week and a half. Some things I have to do are LIVE and see things and take photos that I don’t have time to love properly and drink wine. This means that I don’t have a great update for you.

But here is where I’ve been and what I’ve been knowin’:

Wednesday the 22^nd: I rock’n'bowled for the Sound Unseen festival. I scored 54 points because I am not a good bowler, but it was tons of fun. Somewhere out there is a photo of my team of coworkers (Hell’s Bells) and The Alarmists. (Hey, I found it!)

Thursday the 23^rd: I watched the first outdoor film for the Bell Museum‘s 2007 “Summer Sci-Fi Series”: Attack of the Giant Leeches (the photo is from pre-screening insect touching). It was very fun. You should attend the second film tomorrow night: The Killer Shrews.

Friday the 24^th: I drove home to Vermillion, but forgot all of my clothes because I was just so excited to get out of the city. I had to stop and go shopping. (I didn’t mind too much.) I also sang some karaoke with some friends, Kelsey, Jen and Lindy.

Saturday the 25^th: My mom’s supervisor, Andy, is turning 50 soon. So we had a “surprise” party for him all afternoon. Everyone drank a lot of beer. That night I joined Bridget, Lindy and Royce at Chae’s for dinner, then back to Royce (and Kelsey)’s house for a fun game of Payday.

Sunday the 26^th: I drove back to Minneapolis, stopping to buy yarn and a book of Harry Potter knitting projects (Charmed Knits by Alison Hansel). I’m working on a Ravenclaw scarf (Prisoner of Azkaban style).

Monday the 27^th: I knit while Ellipses curled around my legs. I didn’t think about anything except relaxing.

Last night: Rebecca and I turned what was supposed to be a quick dinner and creative night into a really elaborate dinner (pizza and salad with lots of stuff) and 4-hour Sex and the City marathon.

Tonight: I promise I’m going to do more photo work tonight. Though I really want to knit until my fingers fall off.

Tomorrow night: Killer Shrews at the Bell Museum!

Friday the 24^th: Cousin Jamie is celebrating her 23^rd birthday, so I’ll be getting lost somewhere in the ‘burbs to help her with that.

Saturday the 25^th: I’m attending a farewell party for coworker, Sarah, as she prepares to head to Boston for graduate school. After that, I’ll be heading over to Club Underground to enjoy the musical stylings of Plastic Chord.

And so far I don’t have any more plans until September. I’m sure things will come up, though.

Last night I attended the Vikings vs. Rams game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. It was my first football game (ever) and my second excursion to the Metrodome.

Normally, I wouldn’t attend this kind of event. My coworker, Jane, gave me her family’s two season tickets for the game. I didn’t have any other plans, so I decided to take the opportunity (and dragged my brother-in-law, Bryan, along to the game).

I sort of understand football now. I told Bryan, “This Thanksgiving? I’m going to be all about watching the game.”

In other news, yesterday was Karyn’s 31st birthday. She and Barry (his 33rd yesterday) are celebrating tonight with a kegger. Should be good times!

But right now I’m accompanying Rebecca and Whitney to the humane society. I’m going along in order to pet kitties—Rebecca will be doing the adopting.

I am SO OVER the Olympics on NBC! I just want to watch Medium and Law & Order and ER again. I don’t have cable! Next time the Olympics should be on CBS.

On Friday, Kristi rented Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles so we could once and for all figure out what events happened in which movie. I think we are clear now. Jen came over for Sixteen Candles, too. I spent intermission downloading songs by Cher, INXS and the OMD (last download inspired by the prom scene in Pretty in Pink).

On Saturday I woke up early for a haircut at the Aveda Institute. I over-tipped my stylist-girl but maybe that will give me good karma for my next trip to Aveda. Afterwards I went home to grab Kristi and change for bellydancing class. Met Karyn at the Center. Margo wasn’t teaching this weekend because she is in a performance. I hope she is back next weekend. Also I bought zills (finger cymbals) so I can practice and drive Kristi crazy.

That night, Jen, Kristi and I headed to St. Paul for some Rollergirls action. Scotty, the announcer, told us that it was the biggest audience the Rollergirls have seen so far. And it was packed!

I’m happy that they’re popular but not happy that it took forever to get beer. But, speaking of Scotty, I think I am in love with him.

Um, anywho… We rooted for the Garda Belts (vs. Atomic Bombshells) and they won.

We also rooted for the Dagger Dolls (vs. Rockits) and that match was very close — very well played by both teams — but the Dagger Dolls were the victors. Hooray!

The gals and I went to Station 4 for a drink at the after party.

It was very crowded, but another friend, Ryan, still managed to find me. We hung out for a little while before Kristi’s insatiable hunger took over and we had to make an emergency trip to Taco Bell.

We then met Jon, Lucas and Lucas’s friend, Alex, at Stub & Herb’s. It was unfortunately really dead and no one was there to listen to me sing karaoke (I made Jen and Jon come listen to my one song). We also e-bowled a couple times. It was a lot of fun! The waitress was drunk, a couple of characters got rowdy and thrown out, and sexual innuendos were being thrown around like leaves falling from a tree.

At bar time, Jen asked Lucas to give me a ride home since he lives closer to me. He wasn’t going home, of course & he was going to poker night at a coworker’s apartment building (and I learned all of their names, and I could still tell you what they are). We took 280 to Larpenteur, but after that I don’t know where we were. Oh, well. All of the boys were wagering their money and Alex kept trying to kiss me and I asked too many questions to Jeff.

Alex was a very sweet, very inebriated young man.

I felt sort of awkward being the only girl, but they all seemed like very pleasant guys. I could have played, too, but I’m not the gambling kind of gal. Finally, around 4am, Jeff was going home (and he lives in my neighborhood somewhere) and since Lucas was not going home anytime soon, I made Jeff drive me home. It was a fun adventure but I was happy to go to bed.

I slept until noonish yesterday, then Kristi and I brought our hangovers to the Spring Street Tavern. She drank coffee, I drank a Bloody Mary and we both ordered the Spring Street Browns (mine with eggs on top).

We drove to Hollywood Video before going back home and I rented In Her Shoes and The Girl in the Cafe. Then we went home and barely moved from our respective couches until 8pm. It is awesome having two couches.

I didn’t sleep well last night, so I still feel a little blah, but at least the museum is very quiet today. Welcome to Monday.