Swordplay

on our way to class

the warriors

jc couldnt wait to get started

we love ireland

she was ready to behead him

we're too nice to be killers

piss me off one more time!

take one more step..

wassup?!!

...otherwise known as the Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship. I am not sure why, but Babs and I let our friends JC and Jaxon convince us to go to a sword fighting class that they found on Craig's List, although super skeptical we gave it our best effort. Turns out the class  was taught in some castle in the middle of Phoenix by two very competent  and intelligent guys that actually teach kids in high schools and clubs around the area. The purpose of their Saturday morning class is to expose more kids to the art of sword fighting. Needless to say, we loved it! Not sure how often we'll be going back but I was so impressed by their knowledge of this sport.  My favorite part was looking all hardcore wielding a sword.

The Big Bang

My favorite player of the night

Since I moved to AZ I've been dying to go to this piano bar called The Big Bang. We made it happen this weekend and it was everything I expected and more. Inside the bar there are two pianos with some very very talented piano players. All night the audience is requesting songs that they want them to play from any time period. I was so impressed by their knowledge of music. My favorite stuff was the hip hop/rap. Just FYI the Regulators sounds amazing on a piano.  The musicians did a great job of engaging the audience and actually make it a show. It was just a fun atmosphere and I went with a fun group of people.

First Fridays

Like most cities, Phoenix has a designated time when local residents or visitors can check out museums for free. I remember years and years ago Emily and I went to the MoMa in NYC on just such an occasion.  It's called First Fridays here because it's the first friday of every month. DUh. A group of friends and I went to the art museum here in Phoenix in early September. I thought I'd share some of my favorite exhibits.

Huntington Beach, CA

I went to Huntington Beach to visit Emily for the first time since she's moved there.  It was great to see her and she showed me an amazing time.  Loved her  little neighborhood and how close to the beach she is. I probably wouldn't get anything done if I lived there  year round but I'm glad I now have somewhere to go when I want to get away for the weekend.  Although it was a quick trip (Friday night-Sunday morning) Em made sure it was packed with the best of the best.  I knew the trip was going to be  memorable when a band of pirates showed up to pick me up from the airport.   Emily threw  a party in honor of National Talk Like a Pirate day. Her and all her friends were dressed in pirate garb and throwing out arr's like no other. Sadly, I don't have any shots of that. Saturday we did exactly what  I love all day, ate mint brownies and went to the beach, life doesn't get better.  Sunday we rode bikes to catch the sunrise before she dropped me off at the airport. It was great to see my shorty and I'm excited to continue visiting her. 

 

Happy Labor Day

Carne Asada Party

Technically it's still Labor Day weekend but I thought I'd post now while I have some energy. I spent most of my weekend in UT with my family. I had to go back for the first day of classes and to get some loose ends wrapped up. Hopefully I get my degree by December. If not...it was nice knowing all of you, cz I'll kill myself. Anyway, I had an amazing time in UT. I love my family and my friends and I love visiting UT.