Guster did a three night stand in Providence this weekend, and I got to go to night 2. The best part of it all was surprising my friend Sara who had no idea I was going to be there.
All day Friday while she was driving up we were texting about traffic and nonsense, and they got there Friday night just in time for Guster to start after the opening act. Her son said beautiful things about me and my sister not being there, and how it was a great show, and there would be two more great shows, but, a little less great without us.
Ha.
On Saturday as I was driving north, I checked in with her and other Gus Friends to make sure they were all keeping it a secret.
It was a success.
My trip up, as a side bar, was great. I ran into Connecticut Traffic as usual, but it wasn't the absolute worst. Leaving at 6:15 I got to Providence to my hotel at 3. I got each of my hourly steps, and didn't get a measured exercise but did get a nice walk in with Ben when we had some time to kill.
She texted me to say her son said that he was sad I wasn't there. So. I had to blow up her spot right then. I texted her this picture.
She lost her mind.
Ha! Everyone kept such a good secret, and she had no idea I was there. And she was also amazed that I rode the ruse by constantly asking how they were enjoying Providence.
The show was outstanding. I love when they do a fully acoustic show, and they bring strings. The violin player was stunning, just so good. I was in awe. Rockstar.
After the show everyone was going over to a place called Ogies, and I thought about just Ubering back to the room but it was obvious I needed some food so I went with.
Probably the best bacon cheeseburger I've ever had in my life.
Fell asleep talking out loud.
Today, my friend Angela (who I shared the room with) said she wanted to get a haircut. We were headed to a BBQ at the house of a couple friends, but they didn't want anyone there until 2. We went and got her hair cut, bought flowers for the BBQ hosts, and also stopped at a brewery in East Providence. They were severely impacted by the Bridge situation in PVD, and I wanted to support them.
So Angela and I went in, had a round, and headed to our friends' for the BBQ.
It was freeeeeeezing but the party was outside because R&B couldn't have us inside. Not a problem, we made cozy, we ate food and loved every bit of it. Hen and I went for a walk because he has an Apple watch now, and it tracks steps so he wanted to get more steps. We ended up going for a mighty walk, 1.5 miles together. And he told me "this feels effortless because when you do this with a friend it isn't hard."
Love that kid.
At about 5 I decided I should drive over to mom's area. I stopped at her house to let her know I am here. We set up her coffee for tomorrow, and I headed to the hotel where I chatted with Linda, and then got ready to crash out.
Here are some more pictures, more updates in life tomorrow! Digits below.
Saturday digits
exercise: 12/12 hours. No Treadmill, but over 12k+ steps by bedime
blood glucose:
5:45pm: 85
xpm: n/a no afternoon reading
11pm: 189
food & meds:
5:45am: jardiance + phentermine
through the day - nothing really good. Some road snacks, At some point I ate lunch.
4:30pm: met+glip; Carnitas bowl at Xaco Taco (highly recommend). 3 beers
at the venue, another beer
11:45pm: bacon cheeseburger and some tots at Ogie's. Met+glip
Sunday digits
exercise: 12/12 hours. Great walk with Henry, 32 min, 1.55 mi. 11k+ steps by bedtime
blood glucose:
9:30pm: 131
5pm: 200
10pm: 111
food & meds:
9:30am: jardiance + phentermine
10am: scrambled eggs
4pm: BBQ foods; met+glip; some trader joe's pb cups, some pasta salad and 2 hotdogs, no buns
8:45pm: met+glip
a lot of white wine
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