The quarter is over. A bunch of people I know are graduating or have graduated. It’s hot and sunny outside and there is no sign of June Gloom. I’m showing more skin by wearing skirts and sleeveless tops. I’ve left the tenís behind in favor of flip flop, which also means I need to ensure that my toes look cute.
I love summer, but it’s never my favorite season. I’m always so burned out at the end of the spring quarter — there have only been two years in the last eight years when I was not in school and even then spring quarter was hectic — that I end up finishing “de pansazo” como dice mi mamá.
No different this year, but soon all the stress will magically disappear (ha!) and instead of thinking about when the next paper is due, I’ll be counting down the days to a vacation or the next concert.
So far, the schedule is looking pretty damn good, and I haven’t even put in all the Dodger games I plan to attend or Copa Mundial matches I can’t wait for.
June 21-25: trip to northern California for a retreat at UC Davis
June 24: Sí*Se concert in San Francisco
July 1: Kahleah’s first birthday party
July 1: Kinky and Sidestepper at California Plaza in Downtown LA (free thanks to Grand Performances)
July 6: Belle & Sebastian with the Los Angeles Philharmonic & The Shins at the Hollywood Bowl
July 8: Julieta Venegas and Maldita Vecindad at Costa Mesa’s Pacific Amphitheater
July 9: Dodgers vs. Giants (day game! I will need sunblock…)
July 13-16: conference at UC San Diego
July 23: Dodgers vs. Cardinals
July 27: The Planets by Gustav Holst at the Hollywood Bowl (classical music!)
July 28-30: Kern River camping trip (but I might stay in LA for a wedding)
August 1: Manu Chao at the Shrine Auditorium, LA
August 3-7: trip to Guanajuato!
August 9: Herbie Hancock, Christian McBride Band & Joshua Redman at the Hollywood Bowl (maybe)
August 17: Inti-Illimani at the Santa Monica Pier (free thanks to the Twilight Dance Series)
August 27: Gotan Project, Zero 7 featuring José González and Sia, Herbert at the Hollywood Bowl
September 17: Adrian’s 21st birthday… which means party at my house that weekend (18th)
Cindy! We have very similar engagements. Maybe we’ll run into each other at a certain number of shows. Un abrazo tia. Ciao!
I’m going to fly there for some of those (dreaming) — I hope you have a great summer! I saw the posting about your cousin’s graduation, and wanted to wish her “felicidades” and let you know that if there’s any resource I may have (family, friends, Princeton people) who you think may help her in her transition to college life, just give me a shout (fmpabon@gmail.com).
Haha, I was going to leave Alejandro’s comment for him, but he beat me to it. I like those conference dates in San Diego.
sounds like fun. =) such a short trip in august, though- are you going for something in particular?
i’ve had about two weeks of summer, and i have two left. july 1 i start two intensive classes and the trimester starts 1 august. sigh.
Manu Chao, wow, te envidio. I hope he comes to San Jose. Tambien mi querida Julieta.
This is why I fucking hate Austin! None of these artists come here, unless it’s that pinche ACL Festival and I’m not paying $200 plus dollars just to see an artist play four songs!
ARRRGH! OK, I’m not angry anymore…your’e gonna have a great summer
Geez, talk about an action-packed, busy summer!
Are those the only Dodgers games you are going to??
that is an awesome schedule girl! all those concerts! it’s gonna rock! Sidestepper!! WOOT WOOT!
Awesome! I love your schedule…You have planned it all so well. I usually don’t have anything planned and decide on attending events at the last minute!
Fantastic schedule! Yay for summer!