Yesterday, Ryan Wade, one of my longest childhood friends was in town, so I ditched work to hang out. First, we grabbed burgers at Dain's on 9th Street, then we headed over to the Regulator to pick out a book for my sister (happy birthday!), and then we planted ourselves on the couch for the Champions' League Finals.

Ryan and I have been friends since 4th grade, and its always refreshing to find that even though we live a thousand miles apart, we can just pick up where we left off. Ryan is just a good person. He's still living in Austin, TX, working for a subscription business news service during the days. At night, he has completed recording his final album with his former project, Midori Umi, and now he is working with a new group that plays blues-inspired stuff more akin to the Stones. I can't wait to hear the new sound.