a movie scene and a roast.

1:30a is quickly passing me by, but i don't want to go to sleep with out recounting the nights events. tonight i had the amazing opportunity to attend a birthday roast at the magic castle. this is pretty special because normally you can't get in unless you are invited by a member.

being in the magic castle was a unique experience. there is a strict dress code (aka a dress and heels for me), which definitely leaves you feeling up for a fancy evening. we roasted our friend danny lutman (happy 3oth buddy, we love you!), drank good wine and ate amazing food.

now, my favorite part of the evening happened at the very end as i was leaving (and yes i was a party pooper who left 'early' at 12:30a). i left the room of the party and as the music started fading, i began making my way through to exit the castle. the first area i walked through was deserted aside from the bartender cleaning up after the nights events, behind an old fashioned bar. i so badly wanted to stop there and fulfill something i've always wanted to do; sit alone at a bar. but, it was too late and the moment passed me by. as i continued out, everything else was completely empty. not a soul in sight. and it wasn't creepy or scary in any way, in fact, it was quite peaceful. it was one of those moments i will remember for a while because i felt such a calm come over me. i felt like i was walking through a movie. that probably doesn't make a lot of sense, but it was cool. it was the most unique thing i've experienced in a long time.

and that was my night.