slow-dog.backintheusa

I had a ticket to see Built to Spill tonight. I drove 30 miles into the City. I had dinner with Nick. I left Nick's and drove by the Great American Music Hall. It was 9:30. There were going to be two opening acts. "I don't really need to see Built to Spill, do I?" I thought to myself. And I decided, that, no, I didn't really need to see them.

I'm burned out. My job is a roller coaster of good and bad, but whether you love or hate the roller coaster, you're still getting accelerated and hung upside down, and after a time, it starts to wear on you.

Last night, I had dinner with friends. They asked me about my job. I described the roller coaster and gave some examples of the highs and lows. I pointed out, several times, that work had been pretty good that day. It was a good night. I was in a good mood.

And so karmically, it was completely to be expected that today at work would suck royally. And the outlook for tomorrow? Not good.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company's Poleeko Gold is the worst beer I have purchased since the Pabst Genuine Draft (not to be confused with PBR) fiasco. Not only does it have a terrible taste (and aftertaste), it has the unique ability to foam over the bottle with the first sip and then continue to foam over the bottle, even after you've made a serious dent in it. AVBC should focus on their Amber Ale, which is a fine brew, and fire whoever came up with the Poleeko Gold recipe.

Slow-dog is going to Mexico for Cinco de Mayo! Bienvenidos a todos los borrachos en Mexico! Vamos a celebrar mucho. Oh wait....I'm going to be in New Mexico for Cinco de Mayo. Which is probably not the same thing..................