the show was last wednesday night and i somehow managed to get sick that day. the last time i was sick was, coincidentally enough, the last time the strokes were in town! Why, God, WHY?! Anyway, i had a fever and a major headache and could feel a really sore throat coming on, but i rallied and went anyway.

of course i went and screamed out all the lyrics i knew at the top of my lungs. i ended up with strep throat a few days later. but i HAD to go. after all, you only live once.