So, it’s Thursday. Meaning, it’s almost the end of the week.  But it’s not. So it’s like a tease.

I woke up early today (7:30) because I attended a workout inthe park.  It was nice, but thatmeant that by ten o’clock I was getting boredom symptoms.

After my failed attempt at the New York Times crossword ofthe day, I found myself skimming the local section, reading what was going onin the life of Pittsburghians.

Little did you know it:  there was a whole LIST of things going on in my city!  And  many of these events were for FREE!

FREE!!

So… I circled some of the ones that sounded interesting andcalled up my friend. 

This included: Andy Warhol Art exhibit, free Rita’s Italian icesin the center park (along with storytelling for the little kids), and last butnot least… a UFC fighting match in our city’s arena!

We headed out on an adventure to the center of the city.

Let me just tell you, I’ve never felt more part of my citythan today.  Being out and aboutwith so many strangers who love your city as much as you do is something tofeel good about.  It was fun to seea different side of my area as well as take part in the free activities goingon downtown. 

I was probably the only young adult sitting indian-style at the story-telling session.

Oh, and by the way, the Italian ice hit the spot.  For sure. 

I ordered Margarita flavor.  How fantastic does that sound?  Too bad it didn’t have any alcohol…. KIDDING.

But the main event of our night was the fighting match. 

Wow.

I’ve never actually experienced a real fight in my life, letalone a professional fighting match. It was awesome!  There waseven a girl-fight… and these girls were totally legit.  They were not the type that you’d wantto mess with.

But, unfortunately, I only took one picture this entireday.  And it was on my phone.  Lame.

Here it is if you wanna view it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26206966@N08/3682097195/