turns out I love basketball

Boy oh boy. Did I have fun last night at the WNBA All-Star game! I met J in the crazy storm at the TGIFriday's for after work cocktails. 2 happy-hour priced margaritas and a quesedilla later, I was ready for the game! The crowds only made me moderately grumpy and as soon as we made our way to our nose-bleed deck, everything was much mellower. We stood in line for beer only to find out the keg was out. Then, found the "Garden Pub" where they had fancy beer like Amstel Light and Heinekin (which was also out) blus a pretzel in your mug handle for only $0.75 more! What joy! Our seats were actually very good for $10 (if you don't take into consideration the surcharges and necessary beverages). We had a direct view to the court which was nicely illuminated in its new 10th anniversary paint job. The game began after some twin teenage rocker girls performed a song and then it was quick, quick, quick! I had a great time because:
I understand the rules of basketball since I acually once played it in middle school; the lulls at this game were filled with gymnasts and child cheerleaders (all co-ed); it is REALLY cool to watch women be so strong, physically; I was drunk; J stood in line for nachos at the end when I got fussy and there were slam-dunks!

All in all, a great time had and we went back on the subway together (plus H--she came midway through without L) and there was no one who yelled at us.

I am in such a particularly good mood because today is my friday. Also, I am excited about the free Guggenheim tomorrow evening. AND J found an openbar.com listing that is in a Soho boutique. I have already promised her to keep my designer obsessed butt in check. i.e. must continue to budget even if there is a free bar. I have just discovered the blog dooce.com and I like her pictures and her daughter is cute. It makes me want to take more pictures and play with photoshop since I have that on my computer and post them! It also makes me want a new camera. I think I will ask for one for my birthday, where I can focus only the foreground. Like this one, the Nikon D50:
J has now called me a big basketball fan. And from such a sporty, softball-dyke, that is quite a compliment. Also, it was the only sporting event where I have seen so many gays. Even gay BOYS were there! They must love the basketball as much as I do. And, probably for the same reasons.