JESUS... I just had the most epic time in Charlotte, NC. The reason I went there, since I'm sure about everyone is thinking "why the f would you go to Charlotte to party?" is because my friend Brent was on Spring break this week. I got a call from him about a week ago and he said that his reservations and money spent for Miami were scammed. He's notoriously bad at some life situations, but I still love him, so I said, sir, c'mon up and we'll find something fun to do. Our friend Michael came up with Brent, and so we were off to find some fun.

We stayed at the Omni hotel in a suite with two queens and a fold-out (won CCR for a bed obv). We went to a nice place every night to eat ('cept the one time we went to Buffalo Wild Wings) and I won a LOT of CCRs over the trip, I had to pay for one nice meal only I think. The biggest one was when we all got back at about 9am and Brent had to get bagels from Breugger's while Michael had to pay for it while we were all extremely hungover and tired. BTW, top one OJ if you get a chance to sample it.

We went out every night we were there, which was supposed to be one night and turned into three. We spent a few nights at the epicenter, which just has tons of everything in it from great sushi places (and BWW) to clubs. The first night we went out, we went to Suite and got VIP because some friends came and we wanted to show them a good time. Also, standing is rigged when you can sit We had lots of fun, but it was short-lived because we arrived at midnight to find that once we were inside (obv), they closed at 2am. With our two bottles of Belvadere, we were hoping for a bit later closing time. However, that didn't stop us from doing some serious work and nearly finishing it between effectively four of us (we 3 amigos + some girls who weren't helping much). End result being me singing "Kissed by a Rose" to Brent in Waffle House after I bought it nine+ times on the jukebox (see below / I was shy about being photographed during) and being super dead the next day.

The next night, we went out to a place called Whiskey River, which is certainly as country as it sounds. I'd been before, but this time it was DEAD. There was a man who looked like Larry David on the dance floor and a mechanical bull. All-in-all, we managed to keep ourselves busy and our server's boy friend worked as a DJ at Butter, where we went the following night. I can't find the pic I have of Michael riding the bull... lame. We all rode and I lost the last-longer. I'm claiming cheating because some people (Brent) hooked their feet on the bottom of it. It's either that, or I'm a propping fish, which is a distinct possibility.

Butter was insane. Their VIP area was pretty unique from what I've seen so far because it was open to all the other people in VIP. So it was really just like a roped off 10% of the club, which I didn't think I was going to like at first. After everyone got right (for those of you who don't know me that well, yes I'm saying this ironically; although, there is truth to it), there were people everywhere and everyone I met was the coolest and having so much fun laughing and smiling among the general melee and craziness.

Anyways, so that's a long-ass explanation about why my student video hasn't been posted. As soon as I add the audio, I'll get it up and then I have a special video for you guys after that one that I'm looking forward to compiling. Snowboarding trip later this week to Tahoe, TR to follow.

Take care guys.

-Reid