Adam and I went to see Jimmy Eat World on Tuesday night. The arena, O2 Academy in Brixton (London) was the perfect venue for a band such as this. High ceilings, massive, stadium-like, standing area (so vertically challenged people, such as myself, aren't left to watch the back of some guys head for two hours), multiple bars on both levels (negates long lines), and lower side areas so that you have the option to lean while still enjoying the music. Not to mention the decor was what you would expect of an old British performance area. Simply beautiful. It's been almost over 3 years since I last saw them (I think it as at the DAR in DC), and I have to say they get better with time (unlike a some bands, *cough* Eve 6 *cough* who, perhaps, should call it quits). 23, Big Casino, Table for Glasses, The Middle, The Sweetness were amongst some of the songs played. Though I think their final song, Goodbye Sky Harbor, in full performance, might I add, was the perfect way to end their set before the encore (the fact that they were able to incorporate a bit of technology with that one, and still have it sound brilliant, was mind blowing). Personally, I thought one of the best parts of the performance was the audience itself. There was a part of me that was a bit worried that they were going to attract 'teeney-boppers' and really young university students; luckily, I was wrong. People of all ages attended (I even saw a few pensioners there) making for a fantastic night over all.
Adam also came in second in The Guardian (Like the NYTimes) 2010 Travel Writing Competition (out of 2000 entries) last weekend. So incredibly proud of him. Check out his article at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2010/nov/20/reader-competition-adventure-winner
(Second from the top titled 'Mongolia or Bust').
Now, I've saved the best for last in this post. Some of you already know this because of facebook or because of my frantic texting, but if you haven't been updated, I had an interview yesterday with a publishing group. By the end of hour, I had a job. I will be, as of January, starting as the PA to the director of Elwin Street. Even better, I get to start off as an intern (unpaid of course) tomorrow until Christmas, which means that I have the opportunity to really get to grips with the company and see if this is the right place for me (of course this will also mean that she gets to monitor my progress and see if she thinks I'm still a good choice by the end of the few weeks).
It seems like good news all around.
