A lot happened and then we learned a very important lesson and now my kidneys hurt.
Last night we went to a party at Nemo which had two DJ’s, a surprisingly good band, free booze, and because it was all ages, the entire cast of Lincoln High School’s American Apparel: The Musical.
This at first made us feel like this.
And also like this.
But then something happened.
Those kids were having so much fun and we wanted to have that fun too and I don’t work for Nemo and I only knew about five people at the party and yes, ok, the entire thing was videotaped and I’m sure will live on in Youtubeness forever, but we got out there on the dance floor and dropped it like it was hot and those kids loved it.And by “loved it” I mean they were very kind to the old people. I’m fairly certain we were more embarrassing than well, whatever is more embarrassing than thirty year olds dancing awkwardly with adorable nineteen year olds - incontinence maybe? - but they were honestly, the most gracious and friendly kids I’ve ever met.
OR… maybe they were super high on the Ecstasy.
Or maybe I was.
photo credits:Justin Spohn
No, I do not have a baby arm.
Best new friendsies!
I think we’re all meeting up at the mall today and then maybe we’ll play some impromptu rugby and get vegan tacos and after that we’ll, you know, do art and shit and maybe browse some new facebook apps.
I’m excited.
photo credit:Justin Spohn
After the dancing, Your 33 Black Angels played a set. They were really, really very good.
Talented, even.
Around midnight, the place got really crowded so we all headed over to The Hutch on Holgate for karaoke.
I was a little inebriated. I’m not sure if this is apparent or not.
We had just eaten a bunch of pizza which is why I look pregnant.
photo credits:Justin Spohn
This is what is known in the business as “hitting the wall”.
So we went home and now I am sitting on the couch, waiting for spicy foodstuffs to arrive in my mouth and save me from this horrendous hangover.
Parties are fun.
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Aggggh! I think those kids really are from Lincoln (are they?). They look like kids from a casting agency playing Liam’s drama students. By the way- you and Dane are coming to the Lincoln High School Spring Musical. It’s over by your house anyway so you have to go. The show is called Love/Song and it’s about relationships- told through love songs. That rock. It’s devised and Sojourn Theatre/Hand 2 Mouthy but more rad because it’s directed by Liam. It’ll be great- then you can see all your friends! April 23-May 3.
I went to bed at 8:00 last night.
you’re the best dancer I’ve ever seen on a blog.
and you could’ve spared me the shot of that singer’s man boobs.
Sy -
We will totally be there. I am excited.
Kristen -
I am ENVIOUS.
Chris -
Thank you! I’m also an excellent blog singer. Sorry about the boobs. That was for the ladies.
Much love for Dane rockin’ the finger point on the mic. Clearly a performance artist.
My new roommates from San Francisco walked in this afternoon after having spent a day wandering around Portland. Their first comment was, “Does everyone wear American Apparel around here?”
Clearly, this is more than a high school phenomenon.
Did I spell phenomenon right?
wow, you had more fun in that night than I have ever had. How come Portland is so much more cool than Seattle? I can’t do more than one thing a night. It makes me need a nap or puke in the parking lot. Which I did on Friday.
I think the camera is enjoying the Ecstasy. Or is that me?
No comment about the guy taking his shirt off? Was it hot in there? Or was he just rocking that hard?
Right — what’s up with the shirt.
Justin- Oh yes, you nailed Dane’s performance stylee. He is, indeed, an excellent pointer.
Paul- I HATE American Apparel. Everything shrinks when you wash it and also, I am not 9 years old and purple does not go with yellow. It just doesn’t.
Kelly T - I almost threw up in the Nemo parking lot and I’d only had 3 and a half drinks. I drank water at The Hutch. I have very little tolerance for alcohol, now. I’m old.
Mickey -Chris commented on the shirtlessness, but yes, it was hot in there AND it was him. You can’t see from the photos but by the time we left there were well over 300 people at that party.
Melissa - Kids today and their abs. I don’t get it.
the camera is totally on esctasy. those are some awesome shots though.
I like parties! I hate bars!
Just found your blog–it’s quite hilarious!
I’m only 24, but I taught high school for a year. I swear, my students were walking American Apparel/American Eagle/Aeropostal ads. Everything was so bright. Everything looked like it was from the 80s. It scared me. I felt old.
I’d like to think if I were in your situation, i’d let down all inhibitions and dance with them too. Only if the band was good, though.
i saw you thereeee and and dancing with my friends
haha
i think actually most of them go to sunset high school. except me, i was back on spring break from college haha
toooo cute
How do you pronounce your name?
Ashley - Thank you!
Robert - What if the bar has a really good jukebox and air hockey?
Lauren - Thank you! I bet you would totally dance with them.
Laura -Sunset. That’s in Beaverton, right? OMG. I am the oldest person in the world! Hi!
Lolafunk - It rhymes with um “Pie Duh”. Ki like Pie and La like Duh. It’s a curse of a name.
hi!
yeah, it’s in beaverton…! woo! suburbia!
i recognized you at the party but i realized it was from just reading your blog and i didn’t really want to shout at you from across the age divide.
does it make me a bad person if I own tank tops from american apparel?? i don’t wear the sparkly multi colored bodysuits and leotards…I swear! At least, not in public.
Oh funny, yet embarrassing.
Laura showed me this.
I was actually the girl in the yellow dress, not wearing AA, not a student of Lincoln, but girlfriend of DJ Easter Egg.
Thanks for dancing with us though!
and if you really want… I guess we could go to the mall?
I take it back - I meant Los Angeles bars suck!!!!
Sahara -
Sorry! I am old and it all looks like American Apparel to me.
You and your friends were awesome…and so was your boyfriend’s dj’ness.
I was just kidding about the mall. I’ll just buy you guys some beer. Ha! No. That is illegal.
i was there, dancing, being a student at grant, and not wearing AA. no ecstasy though :[ jk
teh murder (or whatever) - you were? well yay! and of course, no ecstasy…you kids were just high on life.
Robert -yes, they do. come back here.
Also, once again, you kids and DJ Easter Egg made that party. Don’t you forget it.
Yeah, I brought on a different crowd than nemo has probably ever seen before, but Dave said it was cool that I brought underage kiddies, as long as we promised not to be obvious about our drinking inside of the building. I think I’m doing the next party there also, and I’m definately going to bring less party bros. I’m more into people who come to a show for music, rather than having a place to post up and smoke weed.
Oh, and I wasn’t wearing AA, or rollin’ on E. I was wearing a screen printed shirt and just drinking, and I’m also CHS alumni.
But who gives? You were close.
Easter Egg - Not to be obvious about your drinking CAPRI SUN you mean. RIGHT?
And everybody loved your friends and your party bros even if I am too aged to know what “post up” means.
We are only envious of your youth and maybe a little disappointed in our fellow oldies for not getting down on the dance floor. Or posting up on the dance floor. DID I DO IT RIGHT?
YEAH DAMN I hate when people just ‘post up’ on the dance floor when I’m trying to bring the good times. What an insult to me.
Dance floor is not for posting up, that’s what the post up corner is for.
Floor is for dancing, corner is for posting up, end of story.
In other words, we really liked that you weren’t postin’ up on the dance floor.
We love people who dance!
As a student from Lincoln, I am proud to say that I was NOT wearing American Apparel…I least I dont think I was…nonetheless it was a great way to start SPRING BREAK 2008, Portland Oregon!
Easter Egg - I get it now! Posting up=LAME. Whee!
Sahara - So do we!!
Spencer - Are you by any chance going to be in the Spring musical directed by my good friend Liam Kaas Lentz?
Shit. Pretty sure I was posting up on the dance floor.
Kiala it’s all fabulousness…everyone can check out Trevor’s party video here
http://www.pampelmoose.com/mspeaks/?p=1374
and a video interview with Easter Egg here
http://www.pampelmoose.com/mspeaks/?p=1372
The chick with the orange headband in that first video is totally hot.
Megan -
I danced for you. That’s what I’m for, remember?
Dave - Yay videos! I mean, VIMEOS.
Ohhh…Justin. You like dudes. I knew your “wife” was just a beard.
what a great party! love your blog and great pics!
http://www.myspace.com/your33blackangels
glad you liked the tunes…
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