You know me... I'll use any excuse to spend some more time with my lovely friends. And few excuses are better than birthdays! Hence, a delightful dinner at the Zinc Cafe in Laguna Beach (perfectly refreshing gazpacho + potato arugula pizza + swanky white ... just in case you were wondering) followed by fun times at Ocean Ave, a "brewery," in quotes because I've never actually consumed a pint of their brew, nor do I ever remember anyone ordering one during our numerous visits over the years. Weird, right?
Speaking of weird, I once believed that I had a rather unfortunate super power to magnetically attract every weird-o within a 10 mile radius. This night was no exception. The evening began with some fantastic jazz by a trio who must have been playing together for the at LEAST 60 years... seemingly weird but actually delightful and relaxing in the best way. The weird part began a passer-by found the trio equally delightful and relaxing but did not want to come in for a glass of wine or a delicious bite to eat. So she just enjoyed the music from the other side of the hedge about 1.5 feet away from the keyboardist, swaying to the melody to the very last drop, when the trio announced their last song. It was funny for the first five minutes, amusing for the two songs that followed, and definitely creepy for the remaining 20 songs.
It doesn't end there. We finally get to Ocean Ave and the only other people there are 40-50-somethings. It seems that one of these little princesses were out past her bedtime. P.S. If in 25 years, you find me even slightly resembling this pretty gem, PLEASE INTERVENE!
I don't mean to be a jerk. I promise. But some things just beg to be shared. I'm happy to say that I had a wonderful night in the company of fantastic friends. Birthday mission accomplished!
I'm the one who attracts all the crazies. That's how we became roomies, remember? And sadly, Joo, I've already seen you looking like this lady before.
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