The annual college bday party 2026

It’s worth it, though

Me: I think this is the fourth year you’re coming with me for this dinner?
Her: Yup! The first was just a few weeks after our first date.

It was a pretty full weekend as I had to shoot for Scenic Fights both Saturday and Sunday; we have a new guy we added to roster, along with a special guest.

That’s them above.

I was chosen to work with them because they were both weapons specialists.

Both were very nice and knowledgeable fellas – really looking forward to having you all see the videos.

Now, the second day of shooting, I’d forgotten to bring peanut butter with me to eat so I picked some up across the street.
While I was in the kitchen, the studio manager told me that he liked my machete trainer.

Him: I have a real one, you know?
Me: Oh, that’s a good thing to keep in the house as a self-defense tool.
Him: Home? No, here. Here.

And he pulled out this really snaggle-toothed one.

That’s a tool that’s seen some stories, man.

Right after the Saturday shoot, though, I shoved some fried fowl into my face, rushed home, changed, and grabbed Sara.

We both headed downtown to meet up with my college friends for our annual birthday with Gar and Cappy at a restaurant called Essex.

Sara ate something off the day before and I was pretty beat from the shoot that day, plus it was all the way downtown, but it’s always a good time with them so off we went.

There were so many of us that we were all crammed together, which was annoying.

But it meant that we could all talk.

An old friend, John – whom I’ve not seen since this entry – was there and sat next to me so it was nice to be able to catch up.

Him: (to Sara) You married him?
Me: Best decision of her life!
Her: (shrugging) Eh.

Do you remember how I told you that Ricky always tells waitstaff that it’s Gar’s birthday every single time we’re out?

Well, the waitstaff brought out sparklers out for Cappy and Gar to celebrate earlier in the night…

Me: Well, it’s *actually* his birthday, what are you gonna do now?
Him: I told the waitress to bring another sparkler for him.

And she did.

Me: (to Ricky) You know, one day he’s gonna snap and stab you in the eye.
Him: (shrugging) I know. It’s worth it, though.
Me: Clearly.

Location: Trapped at home by the snow
Mood: cozy
Music: I could change my life to better suit your mood (Spotify)
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