You know all that nice stuff I said in my last post about the treats I hear through my windows sometimes? I hereby take it all back.
I live across the street from an Irish pub,
which hosts an open mic night every Wednesday from 9 pm - 1 am. This
seems like a very random night to host such a thing. It is also highly
unpleasant for me tonight, as I go in for my first day back at teacher
in-service tomorrow morning at 7:30.
It is currently past midnight and not only can I hear the band playing
inside the pub perfectly well, but the next act is practicing in the
street outside my window. The noise is like unto that of many
screeching alley cats. There is a growly lead singer. There is a harmonica involved. I cannot put in
my ear plugs or I won't hear my alarm clock in the morning and will be
late for work. I am greatly perturbed. And tired. 
Updates:
12:10 am - The guy singing inside the pub is doing the honky-tonk yodel.
12:13 am - I just heard the singer use the f-word twice. This is getting more and more delightful.
12:15 am - He is now doing a very Metallica-esque version of "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley. What kind of schizophrenic band is this?!
12:20 am - Three more f-bombs are dropped by the lead singer. Two by people in the street.
12:21 am - Another Big F from the band. Very creative, guys.
12:33 am - Time for more harmonica and a Johnny Cash song.
12:42 am - "To All the Girls I've Loved Before." Oh, please, make it stop.
12:46 am - "Me and Bobby McGee." Much hooting and hollering ensues.
12:50 am - "Honky Tonk Women." The fact that I have just had a reason to use the phrase "honky tonk" twice (oops, make that three times) in less than an hour is nearly as alarming to me as the fact that I am still awake.
12:53 am - The singer announces, "We ain't done yet." Inside the pub, the crowd shouts with joy. Inside my house, I whimper with frustration and exhaustion.
1:00 am - Still going strong, they are playing "I Love This Bar." Obviously, I disagree with them completely.
1:10 am - "I've Got Friends in Low Places." Because it was only a matter of time.
1:43 am - Wasn't this thing supposed to be over 43 minutes ago?
1:51 am - Sweet, peaceful silence. It's ABOUT. DANG. TIME.
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