God's compromise

I won a contest on Twitter. This is notable because I never win anything.

Just like that, Ebony Magazine was sending me to the House of Blues to see Common. From experience, I know Common puts on a great show. Unlike the first time, however, I didn't have to go by myself. That made it much better. 

To my surprise, Estelle was the opening act. She was so fun! The girl is spunky and has some good songs that few people beyond me know the words to :)

All in all, my friend and I had a great time. We paid $15 to park and spent $18 on two drinks, and were alive enough to briefly consider going out afterward. That burst of energy was rather fleeting, but it's important to log the moments that make you feel alive, however long they last.

I realized later that perhaps me randomly winning tickets was God's compromise, since I had to work on New Year's Eve. If that is indeed the case, then thank you, Lord.