Birthday Weekend - Part 1 - The Good

So I am finally resolved of the situation of last weekend's birthday events. It's gonna be a long one, sorry.

Started off simple enough. Dave surprised me by taking me to dinner at Via. I let him decide where to go, as long as it ws somewhere new.

I was presently surprised that our dining companions were my friends Juzy Vega, Paul, Stacy, and Juzy's pal Dave. Dinner was ok. The food was great, but the service SUCKED! The place was not even busy and our server took forever to get us food and drinks. Dave complained to the manager, but they were unconcerned.

One benefit of the dinner was I got to hang out with Juzy's Dave. I had met him before, and even danced all night with him and Megan [this cool lesbian who looks like a 12 yr old boy even though she is like 20 something]. Juzy's Dave makes me stop in my tracks because he is so laid back and nice. I'm not used to overly friendly people.

I went to smoke outside during dinner and he came out to join me, even though he doesn't smoke, and said 'you shouldn't be out here alone on your birthday'.

What?! Who does that with someone you kinda know? He also said to Juzy that he was looking forward to going to my dinner, and later thanked me for having him. Sidenote: he's straight. So having him for dinner was a nice surprise. I think I have a non-sexual crush on him.

One funny moment during dinner was my Dave, and Juzy's Dave, were trying to figure out where they had met before. My Dave goes, 'Wait, are you the gay one?'. We all cracked up because he's not. [Although he does use the term 'fabulous' pretty liberally, and showed his peep to get beads at Tracks during Mardi Gras].

Anyway dinner ends and we decide to stop by the Celtic Tavern because Juzy's sister was also celebrating her birthday. My Dave, Paul and I had a beer then decided to go to Lipgloss at La Rhumba.

Wasn't too packed and the drinking commenced. First shot bought was by Michael, the DJ/Promoter guy behind the night. Next shot was bought by Carlos [from an earlier post]. I think Dave bought me a shot some point in the night as well. Ran into an old raver buddy who bought me a shot as well. All the while, I am drinking my signature PBR with lime. So let's recount: 3 glasses of pinot grigio with dinner, a minimum of four shots of SoCo, and unknown amount of PBRs.

Needless to say, I was pretty buzzed. Ran in to this guy that I have been seeing at Lipgloss lately that I think is hot [and alas, straight as well]. Can't remember his name. I was standing by the restrooms waiting for someone, and he walked by, stops, and goes 'hey, aren't you Brando? I met you last week.' Swoon. He is totally my type: hipster [in a good way] with a Rockabilly edge. Needless to say, made my night.

Drinking and dancing continues until we close down the club. Michael, the promoter, gave me a free copy of the new Morrissey CD as a birthday gift [score!]. He is another person who shocks me with his nice-ness.

Night ends, my Dave comes over to my place to chill so that he can be ok to drive later. We chill, and I take my meds and fall asleep. Next morning Dave tells me I tried to molest him. I have no memory of that so in my mind it didn't happen. :)