Destiny Fulfilled

In the unfolding of just one night, my purpose on earth was fulfilled.

This Friday evening started out like any other. I get off work and meet up with my boyfriend. We sit in my van (the physical focal point of our relationship since neither of us has our own place) until my boyfriend casually suggests he is hungry and that we go to Tony's pizza.

We get to Tony's and BF walks right in like he owns the place- clearly not waiting to be seated. Christy is slightly confused (This is the point in the narrative where I begin to talk in the third person for no good reason). We head to a table and Christy sees that some of their friends are there all seated at a table. BF doesnt seem surprised as we greet each other and join their table as if this was a long standing plan. Christy (who can be kinda slow) begins to wonder if she is missing something or simply going crazy- her confusion boils but no one seems to offer an explanation.

Until- someone says "Oh, happy birthday". Mental click- it all falls into place. Christy self-justifies her confusion by remembering that her birthday is still a good four days away- there is no way she should have seen this coming.

After dinner we all say goodbye- that was sweet of BF to arrange! Driving away, BF tells Christy to pull into a side parking lot. Christy (a dull bulb cannot become bright overnight) dons her confusion once more. The same friends are there waiting for us- we go inside a small bar int he corner of a motel lounge.

Christy notices a sign at the entrance-"Karaoke Fridays and Saturdays" and startes to fantasize about drunkenkly blasting out some good mo-town toons before an attentive crowd. See Christy has been waiting her whole life to let loose her inner diva... Anyone from Christy's Highschool/college days knows about Christy's unexplained fascination and untamed desire to partake in the activity although she had never put her money where her mouth was. Christy is still not getting the very obvious message that Karaoke is what the evening is about.

At this point, the bar contains a handful geriatric, drunkards that are talking too loudly to each other from across the bar. After a round of drinks we begin to wondering why we were here. Then the lights dim and colorful stage lights shine down from the ceiling. The geriatric crowd leaves except for a man who becomes known simply as Steve. Middle aged couples enter the bar and (gasp) a Karaoke DJ begins to set up!

OMG, Christy realizes that they were here to Karaoke! No one is bold enough to make the first move despite the DJ's desperate prodding. Finally old Steve begins with two very off-key depressing love songs before mentioning that he is a single virgin- a very single virgin. He then decides to buy everyone a round of drinks on him.

This is where BF becomes Christy's #1 all time favorite person on the planet. After perusing and laughing at the song stock, our group is still too embarrassed to actually sing. BF finally grabs his friend, heads for the stage and together they belt out Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way".

Christy and friend cannot be beat out- they follow this lovely, loud, (ahem) unique BSB remix with "I Will Survive". Fireworks explode, the mic melts in Christy's hand, her voice quivers as a nearly 22 year-old fantasy has come true.

The night was awesome and unforgettable. BF is officially the "best ever" for deliberately planning this surprise evening- which was not lacking in highlights.

The Highlights
Before calling it a night, a friend in our group did the most impressive rendition of "Sweet Caroline" (with hand motions) that had the entire bar clapping mid-song. Christy ran up and joined in the middle of the DJ's performance of the country song "chatahootchie" -- succeeding in making a complete fool of herself while singing hideously off-key. Christy and friend got jiggy on the dance floor with lonely man Steve. A man self named "Super Dave" wearing a loud cowboy hat, leather vest, and "got karaoke?" shirt amused the crowd with two potentially lethal songs.

(photos coming soon!)