Weekend Updates (Am I Even Allowed to Use that Title?)

Rock Erie updates:  The Romantic Era beat out my brother's band, Strangers and Liars for best rock band which I think Tom was quite pleased about.  He is very adamant about proclaiming that Rock Erie is not in any way his scene, and if you knew my brother you would understand that.  God only knows what his thank you speech would have been had he took home the award.
"Thank you for acknowledging the skill of my band but I hate everything you stand for that will destroy this nice plaque you gave us."
 I'd like to hope I'm exaggerating and he'd be really nice and fake a genuine face (is that even possible? I realize that's a complete oxymoron) but they had free Rolling Rock at the pre-party so...

BUT in all honesty I'm proud of both the bands I associate myself with.  Which I don't even know what that means because I do not consider myself a groupie in any way?  I remember taking my friends to one of Connor's shows last year which were close to my school and since it was further from his band's home base they didn't have many fans coming for only their band particularly.  So, when the ticket dude at the door proclaimed to my friends and I that "Oh!  You must be The Romantic Era groupies, right?!"  I had to kindly yet sternly explain that I was strictly only sleeping with the singer and really had no other relation to the band in any other way, shape or form and therefore should definitely not be considered a groupie.
He didn't respond and just gave us our wristbands.

To sum it up:
The Romantic Era did deserve the 2 awards they won.  They are dedicated and put in so much time behind the scenes to do what they do.  Unfortunately, I'm so guilty at complaining (Echo, please admit I'm not the only one) that it's too much time, sometimes, when it comes to my selfish girlfriend side or I'm just hormonal and taking it out on C, but if you knew them it's plain to see it's their passion and I admire all of them for following it.

I drove back to school this morning, and am exhausted and have a cold.  I'd love nothing more than to crawl into bed but I must fulfill my duties at the library until 10pm.  Books need love too.
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You Do Music? Stand Next to Me

I've had to come home a lot so far this semester, sometimes by choice and sometimes for obligatory girlfriend reasons.  Ok fine, only this time for obligatory girlfriend reasons but I enjoy it.  Today are the Rock Erie music awards, the way smaller city version of the Grammy's.  Like way smaller but it's still a good time and they get a trophy so it's worth it.  I went last year and it was fun and this year is hopefully better because I know what to expect.  For starters I'm old enough to actually be in the bar where the pre-party is, so that's a plus.  Connor's band, The Romantic Era is up for a few awards and my brother's band, Strangers and Liars is up for one.  Ironically, they're up for the same award.  Best rock band, I think.  Let's just say I'm rooting for the third nominee to avoid confrontation.  We all know Tom and Connor would rumble to the death had one beat the other.  And I know you're thinking, "Oh that's weird Ali has a sibling who does music and a boyfriend who does music she's probably musically talented too!"  Please continue thinking that, but to be honest I just surround myself with musicians to make up for the talent I lack.  Crazy, right?

I sing beautifully in cars though.  It's insane, put me in a car and it's like, "Dude, is Michelle Branch in here cuz that sound is bangin'".  I recently realized that's why driving in the dark is so much better than driving in the day.  People can't even see if you're doing hand motions along with the singing.  Last night I made this awesome playlist for a longer drive I had and it contained new songs I wanted to hear and a few songs I like to sing to.  I ended up skipping over every new song after 20 seconds and just playing ones I could blast and scream the lyrics too.  (If only Jenna was with me, we do a great rendition of "My Heart Will Go On")
Then my iPod fell between the seat and I had to reevaluate the point of my entire trip.

Also back to Rock Erie- I like a couple of the other girlfriends of the band members so I won't mind when all the musicians have to go do musician things. There's other people I actually like who I can talk to and mingle with.  I don't mind standing around alone but I've been told I look pretentious when I do such a thing.  BUT MAYBE I AM PRETENTIOUS HUH!?  I'm really not.  

Wish me luck for my event tonight.
I don't have to do anything.
Which is the best kind of event (Your only worry is what you're going to wear).

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My Friend Jenna and Other Thing(s)

It was so so great seeing my friend Jenna yesterday.  If you don't know her, you should because she is one of the best people to be around.  Even when we're both PMSing we don't go five minutes without laughing about something.  No exaggeration.  I hadn't seen her for weeks which is pretty strange because it didn't feel that long at all, that's how you know they're a good friend, right?  It's funny we get along so well because we're quite different.  She laughs at EVERYTHING.  I could hardly ever call it a fake laugh either, the girl just likes to have fun.  I'm convinced that's why guys love her.  That and her beautifulness, obviously.  And, get this, she doesn't even dress like a skank!  It's unreal.  She has literally gotten more numbers in a weekend than I'm certain I've gotten my whole life.  At one point, I legit was going to take lessons from her, then I realized it simply couldn't work because laughing at something I don't think is funny is one of the most treacherous things you could ever ask me to do.  Not that I don't have a good sense of humor (well that's probably debatable) it's just my humor is dry and sarcastic and dirty and neither of those things really bring out hardy laughter.  I do weird voices a lot which can be funny but that's not something I do unless I'm trying to have everyone around me who doesn't know me very well to hate me and think I need help.  Leah, Jenna's sister, is cursed (?) with my sense of humor too.  It can be a bitch, girl, but once you find a dude who can be a bitch right back it's a lot of fun.

In other news, the new Killers CD, "Battle Born" comes out tomorrow!  PUMPED.  They're one of my favorite bands and there was a point in high school I was contemplating marrying the lead singer Brandon Flowers.  Then he grew this weird mustache and I was like, meh, I'll keep my options open.

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