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"I'm Randy Woodbury, and I like to PARTY."

Dear Diary,

After frisbee, apt. #224 hosted Randy's 25th golden birthday! Kristin, Randy's fiancé, slaved in the kitchen for 2 hours making crépes for 20-25 people. She was a pro! (And she must really love Randy.)

The first few didn't turn out so well because the crépe-maker wasn't hot enough. But as soon as it warmed up, Kristin was flippn' 'em out like like "birds" on a crowded LA freeway.

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In the other room, I facilitated a 4-hour rock band jam session. [Special thanks to Prasad in apartment 223 for lending us his system and TV and to Chamika for helping me set it up!] After tonight's experience, I am completely partial to HD-TV/PS3 Rock Band 2; I don't think I'll ever go back to playing Guitar Hero.

Here's why:

-The songs are better than those on Guitar Hero 2
-The guitar layout seems to make it easier to play
-The drum set is simpler
-You can actually distinguish notes and lyrics on the high-def tv
-I haven't played it enough to tell you more detailed difference, but I'm sure there are many more.

These are my favorite songs to sing:

-Float on by Modest Mouse
-My Own Worst Enemy by LIT
-That's What You Get by Paramore
-Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
-Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
-Underneath It All by Gwen Stefani
-Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers

As cook and host, I didn't feel like Kristin nor I had the opportunity we would have liked to make Randy feel like he was the center of the festivities, but I know he can have a good time in any situation. Happy Birthday Randy! And thanks to everyone for coming :)

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Listening to: U2 - Beautiful Day
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  1. LizTue May 26, 08:35:00 AM MDT

    Great party Bryan, and I agree with you that Rock Band is better than Guitar Hero. But I kind of prefer the songs on Rock Band 1.

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  2. Julie TWed May 27, 10:52:00 AM MDT

    Sounds like a fun party! I only know two of the songs you mentioned but would like to hear you perform them all! The Whiteheads love to sing with the mike-maybe you can do some of that with them!

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