fun:day - u.s. senior open

today was the final day of the 2010 u.s. senior open out at sahalee country club. despite what people may think, golf is real exciting to watch. so i trekked out to redmond with my dad to watch some of the pros take on the course for the final time this week.

so what did i see today? fred couples having a bit of bad luck on the second hole, but still finishing with much power and dignity in his home town. several other players who also had bad luck on the second hole. tom kite and his awesome straw hat. jay haas who i really just liked because he is named after a brand of avocados. and of course, bernhard langer killing it all day to take the title. and all this with no camera? sometimes i actually wonder why i like golf. it's the one spectator sport where they don't encourage standing, being loud and taking pictures. in the immortal words of seth rogan as officer michaels in 'superbad'..."fuck that!"

ok, seriously though, golf is a really good time. everyone is very friendly and considerate to all viewers, which is more than we can admit at a football game. sometimes things can be enjoyed while still being quiet. i really wonder, though, how they can get 30,000 people to be completely silent. it boggles my mind. but it's so peaceful and pretty and green. goddamn, why don't they let you bring cameras!? sometimes i hate that i'm such a good samaritan and didn't sneak one in. at least you can see what my ticket looked like!

fun:day - the week in review

i have to say, my week was packed with activities. here are some highlights.

a bit of a shoe splurge at the nordstrom anniversary sale. ok, so i had these picked out at the preview, but i finally got them. each pair is so tasty. i don't think i'll wait til fall to wear them. by the way, i think suede is in this year...

an embarrassing first time golf practice after being away for two years. here is a tip, don't take two years off. you might find it difficult to return. p.s. if you want to get my golfing look, just combine a pair of $6 target leggings and a free long-sleeved beer t-shirt you won from a bar. viola! my classy driving range outfit.

beer. and lots of it. tuesday night i said goodbye to an old friend, but hello to a new bar that i had never visited before. the ltd bar and grill in fremont. let's just say i'll definitely be going back on account of the $5 giant mugs of rainier. plus, it's within walking distance of my house. double win. unfortunately it wasn't at all a win at work the next day.

capitol hill block party to be highlighted tomorrow on music monday. in the mean time, let me sleep to get rejuvenated for nothing other than.....jury duty. that's right. i'm starting this week off at the court house. i object!