Last night was exciting: after work, I went with Jish and his sister to see the new Matrix. If you liked the first movie, you'll like the second. Keanu still can't act, but the action sequences and the story make up for it ... although there were a few interludes that either didn't fit or have not made their purpose apparent yet, which was a little disappointing, but not enough to make me not like the movie.

The previews were pretty exciting too. I'm looking forward to the action movies coming out this summer, like (and I never thought I'd say this) 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Italian Job, and Terminator 3. I hope they live up to their promise.

Then we headed off to a bar I remember from my college days to see a Police cover band, Stung. They were great perfomers and amazing impersonators of the band and its sound. Very nostalgic. Apparently they'll be playing for Bay to Breakers in the Park, around 8th Street. Look for them tomorrow.

Today it's farmers' marketing, cooking, and going to a birthday party tonight. Tomorrow, I'll be meeting with my friends at the end of the race.

And the really good news? My unwelcome houseguest made another appearance last night and was dispatched with a minimum of ceremony, and not by me. I can sleep easy again. My hero was repaid with a very good dinner.