the weekend

I was awoken this morning by the fire alarm at 7am. I didn't know what to do, but I definitely couldn't sleep. At first I got dressed just incase this was real – but I stuck my head outside and no one was outside. Apparently everything was OK. So I decided to go to McDonalds for breakfast. I love treating myself to McDonalds every so often.

This weekend was alright.

Friday: what better thing to do then go to the American Legion for some dancing? My friend Allison had invited me along, for what was supposed to be a fun-filled night of Cajun dancing. So I arrived an hour before hand for some lessons. The only time I partake in any dancing is after midnight (for obvious reason) and I figured I needed to brush up on my (totally absent) rhythm skills.

When I got to the American Legion I was surprised to see a mixture of ages: some old, some young, some really old, some really young. After the dance lessons, the lights dimmed and the disco ball began to spin. I got beer.

First on the agenda was some chicken chase thing. This is apparently some Mardi gras ritual that involves catching chickens. That's a good enough description.

Then they played "When the Saint Go Matching" in honor of the upcoming game today.

After that, the dance took place. It was amazing. Old (may I say elderly) people are amazing dancers. Enough said – can't explain it.
Afterwards we went to Alison's house for drinks.

Saturday I slept in late… again. Then I had to go to the bank. I barley made it before it closed. I chose a bank across the river instead of going to a bank in town. I thought I out-smarted the system because it is a lot easier for me to take the bridge to the west side of the river then to drive in to town. But I didn't make it before it closed. It was closed when I got there. The workers had decided to shut up shop a little early and go home. Thus I had to find another bank in town. My plan failed. Next time - just you wait.

That night we (Jordan, Jess, and me) went to go see Children of Men. Which was good, and interesting. I've been predicting this for years, and someone finally believes me.

Then we went to Champs and drank for a long time. My friends allowed me to get some artichoke drip. I have the coolest friends.

Today is the Saints game. I'm trying to get my Saints game down, since I'm in their country. But then we get to watch the Colts after the Saints.