I went to see The Police concert at the Staples Center on Wednesday night, the 20th. It was cool to be there -- I went alone and had a fun time -- but maybe around halfway through the concert, I realized it wasn't really all that great.
The last time I was at the Staples Center for a concert was in January to see Justin Timberlake. Sometime during his first number ("FutureSex/LoveSound"), my friends and I remarked how amazing he sounded. His voice was crystal-clear and the acoustics were pristine. On Wednesday, sometime during "Synchronity II" or "Roxanne" or one of the old hits, I realized how crappy the sound was. Sting's voice sounded muddy and the music was just very feedbacky. Not to mention that the guys just seemed to motor through the set -- probably with dollar signs ch-chinging in their heads. Big bummer.
But, despite the concert price tag (about $125 including Ticketmaster fees), I'm still happy I decided to get in on this reunion tour. I even got so caught up in it that I lost my mind temporarily and shelled out $80 for a distressed (read: washed and has tiny tears and holes) T-shirt. I know, I know: crrrazy and just a bit out of character for this frugal chick. Anyway, onward and upward. I'm looking forward to Sing-along Sound of Music at the Hollywood Bowl next Saturday.
Some other highlights of the week:
- attending the Joost cocktail party at the TV Academy. Once I get a computer that can handle it, I can't wait to take advantage of my beta tester status.
- deciding to ditch "Late Night at LACMA" plans on Summer Solstice with a friend and scoring a last-minute table at Pizzeria Mozza (yes, Batali's place on Melrose). Actually, the meal was just "OK" -- no big whoop. Been there, done that ... I can cross it off my list.
- third interview at a big company for a full-time freelance gig. I suppose it's time to do my finances a favor and get back on the 9-to-5 bandwagon...
- "Ocean's 13" screening at the TV Academy. Fun flick. Could've been 30 minutes shorter, tho.
- Martha Stewart Living event at the Beverly Center L'Oreal Paris store. Pleasant event with nice giveaways. But, I have to admit, both of my events there attracted larger numbers of women who were more fun, engaged, and interested in the makeup. Yay, me! ;-)
- Summer solstice dessert and cocktail party at the friend of a friend's place in Beverly Hills on Saturday night. What a fun little soiree. And, I met my Asian doppelgänger! She's a mellow gal with a similar passion for travel, and -- get this -- we even sort of have the same name! How cool to make new friends (and potential travel buddies!) when you least expect it!
This coming week is another full one, but my mom is coming to visit, and we're fixin' to have lots of fun.
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