crystaldiamante

Partying is good.  It’s something I don’t do enough of.  I much prefer small parties to large ones because I enjoy having meaningful interactions with people even when I’m extremely drunk.  A couple weekends ago, my family was out of town so Keith came over to party with me, just the two of us, and I’m so glad that my original plan of a St. Charles North High meets Dominican University party didn’t pan out, because it wouldn’t have been anywhere near as exciting. 

Keith made many delicious mixed drinks and I got out my vinyl records to sing along to.  We took a few painkillers and lost our minds.  I don’t remember a whole lot, but I know that at some point after consuming eleven beers, he stuffed his pants with an enormous Planters peanuts jar, and then dutifully washed it because it “smelled like balls.”  We talked in great detail about past and future sexcapades and what we are and are not interested in trying.  After exhausting the subject, we sang along to “Wig In a Box” from the Hedwig soundtrack multiple times and he made up songs on the piano.  As the sun started rising, I fell on the ground while attempting to locate a Who record, and shortly thereafter we fell asleep to the sound of birds chirping.  The next day, we got up at 6 PM and went to IHOP, where I indulged in the Butterscotch Rocks Pancakes.  You should treat yourself.

This past Sunday we went to the Chicago Pride Parade in Boystown, which was very amusing.  I find it fascinating that during the gay pride weekend it’s totally acceptable for men to walk down the street wearing nothing but tighty whities.  Generally I’m pretty sure people can get arrested for that, but I guess anything goes on Halsted Street. 

Most importantly, Keith and I developed the storyline for the upcoming V Sparks rock opera, The Diary of Byron Gaye.  The songs have been written but they don’t yet have lyrics, and Keith was given the task of developing the plot.  Together we worked out the details of Byron Gaye’s life over French fry salad at a restaurant one evening, and I think it’s really promising.  This could be huge, if people start listening to rock music again.  They talked to a movie producer and he’s interested in making a movie to go along with the album.  Now I’m working on the first draft of the screenplay.  I’m really excited about this.  Wish us luck.