A Skeptical Weekend

I had a great weekend, spent mostly with people that I feel I don't get to spend nearly enough time with--Laura and Chris. With, of course, the addition of friend via facebook, Jason.  On Friday night I attended Drinking Skeptically at The Library. First of all, it should be noted that I despise the South Side on a weekend. Parking is a general disaster in the first place, let alone adding the massive influx of people whom trek there on a Friday night.  So, after parking about three blocks back, I finally arrived.  It was a fun night of chat. I was exhausted from work, so my contribution was mostly to sit and listen. But, what things to listen to? I was surrounded by such interesting and amusing conversation, I just absorbed.  I did participate in a work related discussion about parental apathy. And by 10:45 I was ready to crawl under the table and sleep. Thankfully, Jason "dumped" a glass of water into my lap and woke me up enough to drive home. Saturday was spent at Bangkok Balcony in Squirrel Hill. I had never eaten Thai food, and it was lovely.  Some chicken pad Thai and fresh rolls(yummy, yummy). Chris was very helpful as far as choices and his suggestions (and sarcastic comments) were much appreciated.  After, I went to Laura's apartment and yapped until midnight with Laura (and Jason who was visiting with his computer). It amazes me that she and I are about 9 years apart in age, and yet many of our experiences were the same.  It was a wonderful time.  Onward to the work week!