More concerts.

This week I went to two concerts. The first was by this Russian pianist who is at the most twenty years old. His playing was impeccable to say the very least and he still has years ahead of him. Yesterday evening, I went to the Doc Severinsen and his big band farewell tour concert. Doc is most famous for being the musical director when Johnny Carson was with the Tonight Show. He played some jazz and big band music. It was a great time. Too bad there were not too many people in the audience. It was a fundraiser concert for the DM Symphony Youth Academy. Those of us who were in the audience thoroughly enjoyed the concert.

Oh, I forgot to mention that on Friday, Joel and Kathy, Dave and Cindy, Jim and Barb and his daughter, Claire and her boyfriend, John went to the Chinese restaurant. We had more than enough to eat and the food was once again spectacular to say the very least. One thing that all of them had never had before was jellyfish and the best way for me to describe the texture to them was to say jellyish! I did not tell them what it was until after they tried it. It's funny how they liked it initially but when I told them what it was, the reaction changed for some! Overall, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience and like Joel said, it's something he's definitely never had before. The way the food was prepared and tasted was so different than any Chinese meal they all have had. That was the intention! Before we left, there was another big group that came in and they too were all speaking and ordering in Cantonese. The chef/owner remembered who I am and he said the next time I bring a group, just ask for him and to talk to him on the phone. He even came out after the last dish was served to ask if there was enough food. I asked everyone and there was more than enough. Joel loved the sea bass the most because it was so flavorful. I'm so happy everyone had a good time. I brought my camera and the intention was to take photos of the food, but everyone was so hungry (me included) that the only photos I took were of our dining party.

Weatherwise, it's been really warm and it's supposed to be ub the mid 60's on Monday before going down to what it normally is (mid 40s-50s). What's nice is that the snow is really melting and it's great to see different signs of spring. That's pretty much it from me for this week. Nothing too much happening in my neck of the woods.

I just remembered, last Sunday, Cindy Brunkan called me up after I left a message on her phone a couple of days back and she told me that she's now engaged! I'm so happy for her because she deserves to be happy. Her fiance, EJ is a great guy and I met up with the both of them last summer when I went to the ordination in St. Louis. Cindy said the wedding would be in the spring of 2008 at the very earliest. This wedding would be great because it will be gathering of old Drake friends. Can't wait for that celebration! Over the years, Cindy has had some unfortunate things happen to her so it's really neat to see her all happy and to know that things are going great with her.