All of my friends, including my ex husband, went to the Dead and Company concerts this weekend, Sat and Sunday nights. I couldn't go because I don't have the money to pay for the tickets, and they were pricey. I was even offered 2 tix to Sunday's sold out show, but I had to decline. I spent the night last night by myself and went to bed early. I woke up to seeing all my friends' posts on Facebook about how amazing Sunday night's show was, with video clips and fun group pictures at Fenway Park. Knowing my ex was also there is just icing on the cake, making me feel worse than I already do. I am sad that I had to miss these shows, especially since it's the band's FINAL tour. I am upset because last night's show's set list was really good and I missed a great show, even though I had the opportunity to go. I actually DO have the money, but I am on a strict budget and decided that I have to stretch out the funds that I have as long as possible. So I forfeited for the sake of being a responsible adult.

Then, on top of this, the Wed night band that I see every week at a favorite music venue? Things blew up there. Our favorite bartender was fired. I received a message from her mother, a woman who attends the Wed night concerts, a lengthy message describing in detail what had happened. The bartender's ex, who is the lighting guy, got her fired and asked management to fire her. Apparently, the lighting guy is a narcissist and abused the bartender badly, including physical abuse. They had broken up, and she started dating someone else who treats her better. When her ex found out that she's dating someone, that's when he asked management to fire her. So, now her mom, a fan of the band and venue, wants the crew to boycott the venue, although she tried in her message to not tell us all what to do. She said it's up to us, but she wants us all to boycott.

Now what do I do? I love my Wed night band. I love the venue. This is my release and relief every week from my life's stressors. I cannot imagine NOT going now, but I side with the bartender and her mother at the same time. And now other friends are posting about it using vague language on Facebook, in outrage. I want to keep going there. It's not my issue OR business really, and none of this has anything to do with me. But they're saying that management is just after the money. Ugh! SO much drama lately.... I can't deal with all the negativity!!!