I truly love Maine. I went to college up in Bangor for four years and while I didn't end up seeing too much of the state, the places I did see are ones that I still absolutely love to visit. This week, I ended up in Portland twice for two separate concerts, the first being Sufjan Stevens.
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| Eighth row seats! |
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| The opening act, Cold Specks, was crazy good. The singer ended the show by stepping away from the mic and singing to the room, "Hands up. Don't shoot. I can't breathe." |
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| The gentleman next to me got really comfortable and took his shoes off. |
I think this was the fourth time I've seen Sufjan and he still manages to blow me away every time. The majority of songs he played came off of Carrie & Lowell and they were just gorgeous to hear in this auditorium. It was the perfect location for him.
On Friday night, the first ride of the season for the Manchester Community Bike Ride took place. I almost didn't go because I didn't think I was in shape enough, but I did end up going and I'm SO glad. Even though I did struggle at times, I had so much fun and it's always worth it. This'll be the third summer that I've ridden with this group and this year I really want to focus on being more outgoing and actually talking to and getting to know other people who ride. I usually just hang out with the people I already know, but I really want to try to meet some new Manchester people!
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| We rode 13 miles and then drank a bunch of beer! YAY! |
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| Kina: Big Buck Hunter extraordinaire |
Finally, to cap off this exhausting week, I went back to Portland with Kate, Aleesha, and Ron for Neutral Milk Hotel. There, we ended up seeing Cory, Josh, Ethan, and Billy, all who went to school with us up in Bangor. It was amazing to see everyone and I was so happy the rain held out!
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| The Iron Throne at Arcadia, an arcade/gaming bar in Portland |
At the beginning of the show, they made an announcement asking that no one take any photos or videos. Well, I guess I got what I deserved because I took one little photo anyway and I cut Jeff right out of it. Just his elbow is sticking in there! Oh well, at least I got a Julian, a Scott, and a Jeremy! They're really my favorites anyway ;)
Seventeen year old Casey would never have believed that she would see all these men together on stage performing all those songs she loved so much. I wish she could have been the one to enjoy it!
