2008 - A Year In Review (month by month)
January
- Welcomed in 2008 with Parker, Duncan, Laurie, Brandon and Kelly. Nice dinner then (controversial) games at Alin's. Turned 25. No kiss at midnight.
- Had a toy party at the apartment (Katja was our host).
- Got a new camera (Nikon D80) and then tested it out at Tigran's going away brunch.
- Co-hosted the Letters C & D Party at Denise's. Wore the little gold dress.
- Brandon's birthday.
February
- My dad's big 70th birthday bash at Buca di Beppo (and premiere of the Byron Bloch Bio that Brandon and I made).
- Social events: Super Bowl party at Howard's, dinner with Ben & Wes, Hoots & Hellmouth at Jammin Java, Connolly's brew party, MiDC American Idol, a bunch of Dinner + Movies with Leaf...
March
- Helped Liz paint her bathroom.
- Kevin helped me get my guitar!
- Ming's baby shower.
- Shamrock Fest.
- Kelly's birthday tea party.
- Help Andréa and her friend shoot some weird movie trailer thing...
- Easter.
- Helped Brandon film the Scott Brooks artist profile.
- The Letter E party.
April
- April Fool done successfully (sooo many people got fooled into thinking I was pregnant! lol).
- Alexis' birthday.
- Dave Brubeck at the Kennedy Center.
- MiDC 5t Anniversary T-Shirt Graffiti party (went with Jeannette).
- Passover.
- Rach and D visit!!
- Finally get mystery health issue resolved with third doctor. Yay.
- Andrea's birthday lunch and then AMST Alumni Dinner at UMCP.
- Maryland Day! Then Hello Tokyo at Rock and Roll Hotel.
- Pike's Peak and then got my car hit in my garage by some dumb bitch.
- Lunch with Sam and Hello Tokyo.
- Creative Video freelance project in VA and then DC.
May
- Mom's biopsy and Dad slices hand open.
- Hoots and Hellmouth at DC9.
- Take engagement announcement photos for Miles & Gaby.
- Howard Gale's going away party at Bailey's.
- Dad's lecture at GW.
- Stood up by asshole George, miss Artomatic opening as a result.
- Art gallery opening for Scott Brooks (went with Kevin in his new Corvette).
- Mother's Day and Mom's birthday.
- Charles' going away drinks at Dogfish Head.
- Kelly's graduation from Catholic University Law School.
June
- Jon and Darren BBQ.
- Press Conference and Senate Hearing of Roof Crush and Preemption.
- Take engagement announcement photos for Michelle and Anthony.
- The Letter F event.
- Help Paul with video shoot.
- SilverDocs!
- Boston for William's Bar Mitzvah and then Montreal and Quebec with parents.
July
- Philly for Beli Seminar.
- John Mayer concert!
- Saw a bunch of movies (including Dark Knight and Long Way Down).
- Treated Leaf to dinner to celebrate his new job.
August
- Summer Olympics Beijing!!!
- Brandon and Kelly's BBQ/Pool party.
- Eddie visited for French lessons.
- Saw American Idol on tour.
- Letter G (Goodbye Apartment) Party.
- Strathmore outdoor film festival.
- Brunch with cousin Mike M.
- Move out of Rockville apartment.
September
- BBQ and sundaes at Dylan's.
- Happy Hour Kickball season starts (House of Cosbys!).
- Thurlow photo shoot with Brandon.
- Move into new Bethesda apartment.
- Pool closed for season and Presidential debates start.
October
- Trip out West with my Mom: San Francisco ('Red, White & Brew' book release, almost got tattoo, Presidential debate 2, quality time with Rachel and D!!) and the Northwest (Seattle and Portland).
- Annual Rockville Classic Car Show and then Renee's Housewarming.
- Kickball continues.
- Jason Mraz concert!!
- 'Red, White & Brew' booksigning at Brickskeller.
- Annual Halloween Party at Mikey's (I was Juno this year).
- Andréa moved into the apartment.
November
- BARACK OBAMA ELECTED AS OUR 44th PRESIDENT!!! :)
- H is for Housewarming party.
- Kris visited from NYC.
- Social events with friends out in Bethesda.
- Cats arrived at the apartment.
- Union Jack's of Ballston opening.
- Rachel visited!
- Thanksgiving!
December
- Zoolights with Denise
- Various holiday parties at friends' (Jon & Darren's, Jamie& Kevin's, Debby's, Mikey's Birthday, Wii at Barry's, etc.).
- Holiday Pops at the Kennedy Center with the Family.
- Hanukkah and Christmas.
- Paul's debut solo performance.
- Welcomed in 2008 with Parker, Duncan, Laurie, Brandon and Kelly. Nice dinner then (controversial) games at Alin's. Turned 25. No kiss at midnight.
- Had a toy party at the apartment (Katja was our host).
- Got a new camera (Nikon D80) and then tested it out at Tigran's going away brunch.
- Co-hosted the Letters C & D Party at Denise's. Wore the little gold dress.
- Brandon's birthday.
February
- My dad's big 70th birthday bash at Buca di Beppo (and premiere of the Byron Bloch Bio that Brandon and I made).
- Social events: Super Bowl party at Howard's, dinner with Ben & Wes, Hoots & Hellmouth at Jammin Java, Connolly's brew party, MiDC American Idol, a bunch of Dinner + Movies with Leaf...
March
- Helped Liz paint her bathroom.
- Kevin helped me get my guitar!
- Ming's baby shower.
- Shamrock Fest.
- Kelly's birthday tea party.
- Help Andréa and her friend shoot some weird movie trailer thing...
- Easter.
- Helped Brandon film the Scott Brooks artist profile.
- The Letter E party.
April
- April Fool done successfully (sooo many people got fooled into thinking I was pregnant! lol).
- Alexis' birthday.
- Dave Brubeck at the Kennedy Center.
- MiDC 5t Anniversary T-Shirt Graffiti party (went with Jeannette).
- Passover.
- Rach and D visit!!
- Finally get mystery health issue resolved with third doctor. Yay.
- Andrea's birthday lunch and then AMST Alumni Dinner at UMCP.
- Maryland Day! Then Hello Tokyo at Rock and Roll Hotel.
- Pike's Peak and then got my car hit in my garage by some dumb bitch.
- Lunch with Sam and Hello Tokyo.
- Creative Video freelance project in VA and then DC.
May
- Mom's biopsy and Dad slices hand open.
- Hoots and Hellmouth at DC9.
- Take engagement announcement photos for Miles & Gaby.
- Howard Gale's going away party at Bailey's.
- Dad's lecture at GW.
- Stood up by asshole George, miss Artomatic opening as a result.
- Art gallery opening for Scott Brooks (went with Kevin in his new Corvette).
- Mother's Day and Mom's birthday.
- Charles' going away drinks at Dogfish Head.
- Kelly's graduation from Catholic University Law School.
June
- Jon and Darren BBQ.
- Press Conference and Senate Hearing of Roof Crush and Preemption.
- Take engagement announcement photos for Michelle and Anthony.
- The Letter F event.
- Help Paul with video shoot.
- SilverDocs!
- Boston for William's Bar Mitzvah and then Montreal and Quebec with parents.
July
- Philly for Beli Seminar.
- John Mayer concert!
- Saw a bunch of movies (including Dark Knight and Long Way Down).
- Treated Leaf to dinner to celebrate his new job.
August
- Summer Olympics Beijing!!!
- Brandon and Kelly's BBQ/Pool party.
- Eddie visited for French lessons.
- Saw American Idol on tour.
- Letter G (Goodbye Apartment) Party.
- Strathmore outdoor film festival.
- Brunch with cousin Mike M.
- Move out of Rockville apartment.
September
- BBQ and sundaes at Dylan's.
- Happy Hour Kickball season starts (House of Cosbys!).
- Thurlow photo shoot with Brandon.
- Move into new Bethesda apartment.
- Pool closed for season and Presidential debates start.
October
- Trip out West with my Mom: San Francisco ('Red, White & Brew' book release, almost got tattoo, Presidential debate 2, quality time with Rachel and D!!) and the Northwest (Seattle and Portland).
- Annual Rockville Classic Car Show and then Renee's Housewarming.
- Kickball continues.
- Jason Mraz concert!!
- 'Red, White & Brew' booksigning at Brickskeller.
- Annual Halloween Party at Mikey's (I was Juno this year).
- Andréa moved into the apartment.
November
- BARACK OBAMA ELECTED AS OUR 44th PRESIDENT!!! :)
- H is for Housewarming party.
- Kris visited from NYC.
- Social events with friends out in Bethesda.
- Cats arrived at the apartment.
- Union Jack's of Ballston opening.
- Rachel visited!
- Thanksgiving!
December
- Zoolights with Denise
- Various holiday parties at friends' (Jon & Darren's, Jamie& Kevin's, Debby's, Mikey's Birthday, Wii at Barry's, etc.).
- Holiday Pops at the Kennedy Center with the Family.
- Hanukkah and Christmas.
- Paul's debut solo performance.