Bowl-A-Thon

This past weekend Marc and I participated in the Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon at the FunFest in Harmar. The Bank of New York Mellon (where Marc works) was holding the event. Our team was comprised on Marc and myself, and our three friends Ang, Kevin, and Brian. We got to bowl three games for free and we were treated to soda, beer, and pizza.

We had such a good time! I think my bowling skills are improving. It has been awhile, but in the three games I bowled, I had 10 strikes and 9 spares. Don't ask me how I did it. I think the 10 strike was a freak accident, and it will be awhile before I see that again! Marc still beat me in all three games, though. This didn't bother me much because Kevin knocked him off of his high horse. Kevin won all three of our games. His scores were around 200 (usually over that).

After the bowling, we went to Smokey Bones at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall for some drinks. This was a cheap evening because Marc and Brian collected as many coupons as they could from their outing to the Flyers/Pens playoff game. However, what started out as a very good time became a little frustrating towards the end. We all ordered our food at the same time, but Marc's came about 15 minutes after the rest of ours. We all ordered appetizers because we just wanted to munch. We soon realized that the waitress waiting on us at the bar were consuming a little alcohol of their own. I don't think this should be done "on the job."

It took this girl about 45 minutes to figure out our bills, and they weren't even right. I was so frustrated that all I wanted to do at this point was go home. I paid my bill, and Marc and I waited outside for everyone else because the weather was so nice. It was 11:00 at night, and no coat was needed. I love that kind of weather.

It turned out to be a pretty decent night (minus the stupidity of the bartender at Smokey Bones). I don't think we will be going to that restaurant anytime soon, but we foresee another fun bowling night in the future!

IT IS OVER

Tax season is officially over, and I could not be in a better mood! I don't have to look at another 1120S or 1040 for a good month or two! Although it was my first ever "busy" season, it was not what I was expecting. I was only putting in about 45-50 hours a week, and I was expecting more along the lines of 55-60 hours. I can't complain though. I did not have much of a social life, but that is expected.

Now, that I am back to normal, I can spend more time with my friends. No longer to I need to plan things based on whether or not I need to make an appearance at the office on the weekend. Last night, my roommate and I went to Max and Erma's to celebrate. It was good to spend some quality time with Laura because we don't see each other that much.

I also decided that I am going to purchase a membership to LA Fitness. It may be a little more expensive than some of the other gyms that are around me, but they have a pool. That was a major concern. Because I still have problems with my knee and lot of impact (probably because it never got fixed...) swimming is my outlet to relax and get in a good workout. Swimming 1,000 yards in a session is the minimum!

I can also catch up reading more often. My list of things to read has grown immensely. I decided to start by reading the first book in the Stephanie Plum series. The series is by Janet Evanovich. I have heard some mixed reviews, so if anyone wants to leave his/her opinion, please do!

I have some upcoming events planned, so I am hoping that my posts become more frequent! Keep checking for updates!

Kegs for Cancer

Kegs for Cancer held its annual event in Pittsburgh for the first time this past weekend. It has been a success in Philadelphia over the past few years, and we hoped that it could be as much of a success in Pittsburgh.

The event was held at Archie's Bar in the South Side. People paid $25 for a two-and-a-half hour open bar. I would say that throughout the night there was a good sixty people or so. The bar donated about $100 as well. All the money raised goes to the American Cancer Society for cancer research.

It was a pretty fun night, but the bar was not so great. We won't be having it there next year. Hopefully, we can find a larger place and have more time to promote the event. It's just beginning here in Pittsburgh, but next year we hope to have T-shirts for sale and some raffles going on.