At least for now, I gotta go my own way.
IMAF was yesterday. I almost decided not to go, but I did, and I'm glad I did because it was overall a positive experience.
On the way there, I stopped at Half Price Books to buy a Father's Day present for my dad. Found something in no time, which was awesome, and it barely put a dent in my bank account, which is also awesome, as I have little funds as it is. Then I went off to meet Susan. She got lost on her way to meet up with me, but she finally found me and took me to Slutbucks. :) Oops, wait. I mean Starbucks. And she got this lemonade thing that looked really good, and I was an idiot (kind of) and got a caramel apple spice. Yes, I realize it's summer. But that's the only thing I know I like there! And it wasn't bad, because I let it cool and drank it in my car w/ the A/C cranked. Mmmm. Good stuff.
While I drove, by the way, I busted out (in a way; looked them up on my iPod :) some old school-ish music. Some favorites of mine from a few years back. Yellowcard. the Ataris. Rooney. Needless to say, it was an awesome drive.
After we got our beverages of choice, we headed back to my car. When we got stuck at a stoplight near where my car was parked, she asked me if it'd be OK if she let me out on the sidewalk. hahaha so I ended up getting out of the car as if she abandoned me by the side of the road. I bet it was a funny sight. Then she honked at me.
And then I walked to my car and drove to IMAF.
IMAF was good. Got to see some people I haven't seen in FOREVER. Got to talk to Joanna about what I've been doing/my interview this week, got to stand with Pam during Lord of the Yum Yum, which was great because he was a big topic of discussion (such as how crappy it was that we couldn't get him to come) when I worked on the festival for my internship. Also got to see/hug Ray, say hi to Sarah, and hang with my seeeeecret loooooover, Candace. ;)
Oh, and Sammi and Ian, too.
After a while, some other peeps met up with us and we all went to Qdoba. I had tacos. Mmmm. Candace and I made eyes at each other across the table. Good times.
And then we went back to IMAF, where we finally saw Wolfy, so we went over and I got my eagerly-awaited hug. Yay!! And then I also got a hug from Josh, and then we sat around gossiping (no, really... hahaha) until time for Wolfy's set. Which was awesome. As per usual. And I have missed seeing them play.
After that, I gave them goodbye hugs. Which they resisted kind of, because they were quite sweaty. Wolfy was trying to protect me, I think, but I'm like I don't care! I'm gross too. Which, I was. I had been using this fan they gave out to fan my armpits all afternoon. hahaha I'm serious!!! Ask Candace or Ian or Sammi. They witnessed it firsthand. So anyway, I digress. We hugged, and it was magical. And then I hugged Josh again, and then saw Matt, so I'm like MATT! You get a hug, too! And he kinda stared at me. And I hugged him anyway, and realized why. He was soaked to the bone w/ sweat. It was kind of hilarious. :)
Then I hugged Ian goodbye, and looked for Candace and she had DISAPPEARED. So I didn't get a goodbye hug. :( But that's OK, I forsee seeing her soon. Forsee seeing? Nice, Allison.
Thanks. I rather liked it.
Then I walked to my car (beautiful walk, btw) and tried a new route home, using highways this time as opposed to taking Meridian alllllll the way through the city. I have no idea if it was faster, but it felt faster.
Got home around 10. 1 hour past my bedtime. Not too shabby.
So yay for seeing Wolfy!!!!! That, of course, was my main reason for going.
And I bought their "EP" which was actually more like a demo. And it's good. And makes me happy.
And I'll take all the things that make me happy these days that I can get.
So keep 'em comin', world.
See: Facebook for a few pictures, if it'll ever let me upload them without having errors.
Stay classy... planet Earth.
"Gotta Go My Own Way"
I gotta say what's on my mind
Something about us
Doesn't seem right these days
Life keeps getting in the way
Whenever we try, somehow the plan
Is always rearranged
It's so hard to say
But I've gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay
I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
We might find our place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way
Don't wanna leave it all behind
But I get my hopes up
And I watch them fall every time
Another color turns to gray
And it's just too hard to watch it all
Slowly fade away
I'm leaving today
Cause I've gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay
I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
We might find our place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way
Troy
What about us?
What about everything we've been through?
Gabriella
What about trust?
Troy
You know I never wanted to hurt you
Gabriella
And what about me?
Troy
What am I supposed to do?
Gabriella
I gotta leave, but I'll miss you
Troy
I'll miss you
Gabriella
So I've got to move on and be who I am
Troy
Why do you have to go?
Gabriella
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
Troy
I'm trying to understand
Gabriella
We might find our place in this world someday
But at least for now
Troy
I want you to stay
Gabriella
I wanna go my own way
I've got to move on and be who I am
Troy
What about us?
Gabriella
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
Troy
I'm trying to understand
Gabriella
We might find our place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way
On the way there, I stopped at Half Price Books to buy a Father's Day present for my dad. Found something in no time, which was awesome, and it barely put a dent in my bank account, which is also awesome, as I have little funds as it is. Then I went off to meet Susan. She got lost on her way to meet up with me, but she finally found me and took me to Slutbucks. :) Oops, wait. I mean Starbucks. And she got this lemonade thing that looked really good, and I was an idiot (kind of) and got a caramel apple spice. Yes, I realize it's summer. But that's the only thing I know I like there! And it wasn't bad, because I let it cool and drank it in my car w/ the A/C cranked. Mmmm. Good stuff.
While I drove, by the way, I busted out (in a way; looked them up on my iPod :) some old school-ish music. Some favorites of mine from a few years back. Yellowcard. the Ataris. Rooney. Needless to say, it was an awesome drive.
After we got our beverages of choice, we headed back to my car. When we got stuck at a stoplight near where my car was parked, she asked me if it'd be OK if she let me out on the sidewalk. hahaha so I ended up getting out of the car as if she abandoned me by the side of the road. I bet it was a funny sight. Then she honked at me.
And then I walked to my car and drove to IMAF.
IMAF was good. Got to see some people I haven't seen in FOREVER. Got to talk to Joanna about what I've been doing/my interview this week, got to stand with Pam during Lord of the Yum Yum, which was great because he was a big topic of discussion (such as how crappy it was that we couldn't get him to come) when I worked on the festival for my internship. Also got to see/hug Ray, say hi to Sarah, and hang with my seeeeecret loooooover, Candace. ;)
Oh, and Sammi and Ian, too.
After a while, some other peeps met up with us and we all went to Qdoba. I had tacos. Mmmm. Candace and I made eyes at each other across the table. Good times.
And then we went back to IMAF, where we finally saw Wolfy, so we went over and I got my eagerly-awaited hug. Yay!! And then I also got a hug from Josh, and then we sat around gossiping (no, really... hahaha) until time for Wolfy's set. Which was awesome. As per usual. And I have missed seeing them play.
After that, I gave them goodbye hugs. Which they resisted kind of, because they were quite sweaty. Wolfy was trying to protect me, I think, but I'm like I don't care! I'm gross too. Which, I was. I had been using this fan they gave out to fan my armpits all afternoon. hahaha I'm serious!!! Ask Candace or Ian or Sammi. They witnessed it firsthand. So anyway, I digress. We hugged, and it was magical. And then I hugged Josh again, and then saw Matt, so I'm like MATT! You get a hug, too! And he kinda stared at me. And I hugged him anyway, and realized why. He was soaked to the bone w/ sweat. It was kind of hilarious. :)
Then I hugged Ian goodbye, and looked for Candace and she had DISAPPEARED. So I didn't get a goodbye hug. :( But that's OK, I forsee seeing her soon. Forsee seeing? Nice, Allison.
Thanks. I rather liked it.
Then I walked to my car (beautiful walk, btw) and tried a new route home, using highways this time as opposed to taking Meridian alllllll the way through the city. I have no idea if it was faster, but it felt faster.
Got home around 10. 1 hour past my bedtime. Not too shabby.
So yay for seeing Wolfy!!!!! That, of course, was my main reason for going.
And I bought their "EP" which was actually more like a demo. And it's good. And makes me happy.
And I'll take all the things that make me happy these days that I can get.
So keep 'em comin', world.
See: Facebook for a few pictures, if it'll ever let me upload them without having errors.
Stay classy... planet Earth.
"Gotta Go My Own Way"
I gotta say what's on my mind
Something about us
Doesn't seem right these days
Life keeps getting in the way
Whenever we try, somehow the plan
Is always rearranged
It's so hard to say
But I've gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay
I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
We might find our place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way
Don't wanna leave it all behind
But I get my hopes up
And I watch them fall every time
Another color turns to gray
And it's just too hard to watch it all
Slowly fade away
I'm leaving today
Cause I've gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay
I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
We might find our place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way
Troy
What about us?
What about everything we've been through?
Gabriella
What about trust?
Troy
You know I never wanted to hurt you
Gabriella
And what about me?
Troy
What am I supposed to do?
Gabriella
I gotta leave, but I'll miss you
Troy
I'll miss you
Gabriella
So I've got to move on and be who I am
Troy
Why do you have to go?
Gabriella
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
Troy
I'm trying to understand
Gabriella
We might find our place in this world someday
But at least for now
Troy
I want you to stay
Gabriella
I wanna go my own way
I've got to move on and be who I am
Troy
What about us?
Gabriella
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
Troy
I'm trying to understand
Gabriella
We might find our place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way