A rainy night at the Fillmore w/Jason Mraz..and...

I haven't submitted any entries as of lately because I have been feeling quite EXHAUSTED!!  Saturday was my son's birthday, and I had family over, and Monday I went to San Francisco after work in the evening to The Fillmore to see a concert.  (Pictures to come shortly).  I took my Flat Scalzi with me, but unfortunately, due to the expected rain, John's image is somewhere in the gutter of San Francisco near the Fillmore.  I'm sorry John, but the rain and wind got the best of you.  Last time I saw him he was adrift with some autumn leaves on Fillmore St., near a sleazy bar.  I guess there are worse places to be, but that part of San Francisco in particular, isn't the best.

                                                        

Despite the rain, and standing in line in the rain, and looking for umbrellas in the rain, it was an enjoyable evening.  We went to see Jason Mraz, and he is quite the entertainer!  The opening acts were a little long winded however, and I think I would have enjoyed my stay at the Fillmore if I had a better seat to sit on.  I was fortunate enough to get a side bench seat somewhat near the stage, and I was able to sit on top of the bench board (my butt is still sore) so I could see above the very tall man who chose to stand right in front of me, as well as the very nerdy, skinny man who used his back jean pockets for two umbrellas...eww..   My daughter and her boyfriend were standing near the stage  for the whole 3 hours of the performances.  What kids will do to get close to celebritites, and what will parents do as well for their kids....

I really should have ordered a drink or two...  At least I got to take my picture with Janis Joplin.  There was a bin of apples outside of the theatre--they were wonderful!!  And the big chandeliers with the purple and blue lighting were awesome.  I noticed that there were many pictures (almost too many) of Willie Nelson and Grateful Dead band leader, Jerry Garcia.

 I hope my pictures came out. 

Anyway, after a number of illegal turns in the steep and narrow and winding streets of San Francisco, as well as run ins with very creepy and questionable street people, I made it home alive in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.  Hubby and baby of course were fast asleep in their beds.  Of course, Nicholas woke up as soon as I went up the stairs to my room.  As soon as he caught glimpse of me, he extended his arms and exclaimed, "Mommy's home!"  After putting him back to sleep, I think I fell asleep around 4am, only to get up an hour later and get ready for work.  I as very tempted to call in sick, but did I???  Why no...of course not..

I'm just so GLAD today is Thursday, and tomorrow is a HOLIDAY!!!  YIPPPEEE!!!