Today was a pretty crazy day, both at the office and at home.  I’m sure talking about work-related stuff will get me in trouble, but the basic idea is the economic hardships meant the company had to make some cuts.  Tough times, indeed.  Lauren and I checked out another possible wedding venue and really liked their outdoor ceremony area, but were less than thrilled with their reception ballroom, which had a giant pillar going right down the middle of the room that would block out people’s views.  We also had some Indian food with the LaPlant boys.  Jeff is now a JC Penney employee, specializing in the sale of window drapes.

I just cooked up a little dinner and now we’re watching the CMA Awards on ABC.  I don’t know if “CMA Awards” is redundant or not.  I assumed CMA stood for Country Music Awards.  So to add “Awards” to the end of it is pointless and a little ridiculous, much like my ticket stub from the Twins’ 2002 ALCS appearance.  The ticket said 2002 American League ALCS Series, or if you spelled it all out, the American League American League Championship Series Series.

Speaking of the awards, I must say there are far more performances these days than awards.  There have to be like 23 performances and just ten awards or so.  I’ve told Lauren in the past that I occasionally enjoy the music of Taylor Swift, but she really has struggled and looked out of her element the few times I’ve seen her perform on a big stage.  George Strait’s still got it, though I wasn’t nuts about his new song.  Kellie Pickler wore a skimpy little leather outfit for her song, which took much of the attention away from whatever song she sang.  And Lady Antebellum has been having a great night.  We’re yet to see who will be the big “buzz-worthy” surprise performer.  I’m putting my money on Mickey Rooney if he’s still alive.

How much longer till baseball starts?