Irish-Mexican Musical Delights

Last night was our much anticipated Chieftains concert at Laxson Auditorium.
The Chieftains always have special guests, and last night was no different. Since their newest album is about the musical bond between Ireland and Mexico based on Irish-Americans fighting on the Mexican side during the Mexican-American war, they had a Mexican band called Los Cenzontles (Aztec for "the mockingbirds") join them. Unfortunately, no photos were allowed so we snuck a flashless one before the show started to prove we were there.
We had front row balcony which was the perfect view. We were also the only two people under 50 yrs old there. That's our kind of crowd! The music was great, and there were both Irish and Mexican dancers. The Mexican dancers had outfits just like my pollera costume. Long, full ruffled skirts and shirts with layers and layers of ruffles with brightly embroidered flowers. Chris leaned over to me and said, 'now I know why you like ruffles so much'. It's in my blood! Chris enjoyed the show too, which is good since he didn't have any choice in going. It was much better than seeing Gallagher at the same time around the corner at the El Rey. Sarah and David went and saw that instead and I mocked them endlessly for it. Watermelon smashing isn't really funny anymore after you turn 8 years old. Unless you're high. Then it's always funny.

After the concert we pooled our considerable resources together and came up with $3 to go spend at Wendy's for a little late night nibble. Some 99 cent sandwiches and a shared vanilla frosty hit the spot.
Chomp, chomp, chomp.

Fueled on fast food and sugar we stayed up past midnight watching the men's figure skating. Totally worth it to watch an American boot stomping!

This morning I played Santa to my doctor's office and the surgery center I used. I went to Great Harvest and picked up some bags of their jumbo cookies and a warm loaf of pumpkin chocolate chip bread for each of them. I dropped off a goody bag with a thank you card at each place and got some hugs and kind words. Both places were great and deserve thank you's, but I'm also going back in November, so it's always beneficial to make them remember you in a good way so they don't spit in your incisions or stick gum in your hair while you're zonked out. You know, things that all medical professionals are tempted to do!