To backtrack a little, last week on Tuesday I went to the Minneangeles bowling night. For those that don't know its a group of former Minnesotans who get together every Tuesday to bowl. Now most of you know that I am NOT a bowler, but I couldn't pass up this great opportunity to meet a bunch of people. Everyone was awesome that I met and so very welcoming. I did bowl and got the lowest score of the group, a 71. Why can't it be Silverstrike?! I'd be killin 'em! I do plan to attend the bowling night pretty often. Loads of fun.
Afterwards, I wasn't quite ready to call it a night so I headed up to the Bigfoot Lodge for a nightcap. While sitting there I started talking with this guy who turns out to be some big music engineer who has worked with U2, Cheap Trick, Heart, The Boss and many others. Just random how you can come across those folks so easily here. He invited me to some "hollywood type parties" the following weekend, but I just took his card and ended up not joining him for that.
Instead I spent my weekend doing other things. Saturday afternoon I hung out with my pal, and many of yours, Jerry. We went to Playa Del Ray and Venice. Saturday night I decided to venture out on my own. I went to this dive bar on Wilshire called the HMS Bounty. Not long after I arrived, a conversation was sparked with 3 guys sitting at the bar. They were excellent. Super friendly, funny and informative. One of the guys called his girlfriend, Julia, and told her to come down and meet up with us. From the minute she walked in, I knew she was a rad chick. We hit it off immediately. Julia's boyfriend, Christian, had told me about the L.A. Derby Dolls (rollerderby) tournament that was happening that weekend. Turns out where they have their bouts is under a mile from my place, so I said I'd check it out on Sunday. Julia said she'd be there as well. We parted ways with plans to meet up the following day. Upon arriving home, our house guest, Ruth, was sitting out back with my neighbor, Craig, who I hadn't met yet. We started chatting and I invited them to join me for the derby.
Sunday rolled around and Craig decided to pass on the derby, but Ruth said she'd still join me. She's this fabulous woman who is originally from England, but currently lives in New York. She took the train cross country which eventually landed her here in Los Angeles. Ruth is a writer who is incredibly interesting and an absolute blast. The derby was amazing. Their venue, called the Dollhouse, is black and pink and they skate a banked track. (MN Rollergirls use flat track) The bouts were crazy. The second one ended with much controversy and confusion, but it was superbly entertaining. We also caught this amazing band called, Critical Brass. 13 members playing a New Orleans style. Ruth and I hung out with Julia and she and I exchanged info and chatted music as she's a musician. Also, Julia and Christian work with this sketch comedy group called Fries on the Side. They have performances 3 Saturdays a month and mentioned the possibility of helping them out a little if I enjoy the show. I'm going to check it out on the 12th and the skits I've seen online have been hilarious.
Upon coming home from the Derby, I was lucky enough to meet my other neighbor, Jessica. She's an utter doll, very chill and easy to talk to. Who knew I'd live next to such cool folks! Last night I hung out with Ruth, Craig, Jessica and her friend, Heidi. We drank wine, chatted and watched crazy American spin-offs of Japanese game shows. Heidi was a delight as well. She and I sat and mocked the people on tv for 2 hours.
Jessica, Ruth and I were talking tonight and decided to go to the Getty Center tomorrow. I had found information about it a book that Jerry gave me and said to Jessica that I was going to check it out tomorrow. She said its one of her favorite places in L.A. and that she'd love to join me. Ruth was down too. Supposedly this place has stellar views and so very much to see. I can't wait to report back afterwards.
Until next time...
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