NEW YORK

Well, since nobody around here likes big fatty posts, I shall say that New York was fun. Hanging out after dark, staying up late, attending concerts at the convention, and playing...pretty fun. We played in the biggest room in the Hilton Hotel...for an audience of perhaps 60 people. ECKS DEE! But it was a fun trip and we all had a good time. Now the pressure is on, because we have to record for the Ellington contest by next Sunday, and much learning of parts has to be done. We played with George Cables last night at Shorecrest, and then I got a ride with Chris over to Val and Jenni's birthday party. It was very fun. Daniel Fuerte was there, and he said that I have the best dance moves ever. Well, I wouldn't want to brag.
Today I went to a cool punk record store with Zach. We took the bus downtown and then checked it out. I bought a reggae album. It's so awesome. Afterwards we played Gears of War, but not for long, since I had to be home for when we did our jazz sectional. Surprise! No one showed up except Jomie, and we went to his house and listened to our concert and worked out some stuff. Now I shall eat dinner, do French homework, practice the piano, and play (and perhaps even beat) Final Fantasy 2.