Night song

Every Sunday, there are free concerts at the Boden Museum in Mitte, the central district of Berlin. I missed the last time my friends went, choosing laziness over culture. So tonight I was determined to go. I was supposed to meet a couple people there, but they were wavering, so I went anyway. Fittingly, it was a pianist and a cello player, who serenaded us on in between the pillars of the museum. It was still warm at 9 p.m., so I sat in the back on a stone bench and listened, a little sad when they were finished.

Lesson learned: I miss my piano.

Awestruck

I've heard many people say that Dave Matthew's is better live than he is on his CDs. I had to see it to believe it, but it's true.

I think that might have been the best concert I've ever been to. From the guy on the fiddle to the drum player to Dave's own brilliance, they held my attention for the full two hours.

If you haven't seen him, get your ticket.

Lesson learned: I've been missing out.

I'm on my way, Dave

I've planned to go see the Dave Mathews Band three times before. It's never happened.

This weekend, I have a ticket to see him at Shoreline near San Jose. My and four friends are packing up and heading to San Francisco tonight. The concert is Saturday night.

I'm really excited, you just can't tell because you can't hear my voice right now. Really, I'm yelling this with glee.

Lessons learned: Dreams do come true.