Sitting on a bar patio Friday night, feeling the cooling evening breeze soothing my sunburned skin while being surrounded by friends I haven’t seen in a while, I felt a lifting sensation. I looked around, trying to pinpoint what was going on. And then I realized it was happening internally. As my soul lifted, a smile came from inside, and I felt truly happy.

Yes, it’s totally hokey. But the sun coming out of hiding was the catalyst I was waiting for - this shifting mood, the sensation of heat spreading across my skin, this low buzz in the air - it’s really the stuff I live for.

While the sun has gone back into hiding, this weekend should be as awesome. It’s Dylan’s birthday on Sunday, which is also the day of the d.iscontent show at the Baltic Room. So all you Seattle people sticking around for the holiday weekend should come to the show. I’ll be busy playing label photographer, but I’ll totally give you a high-five for coming out.