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I went up to King of Prussia yesterday and met up with Sydni, Creatch, and Deb to see Star Trek: Into Darkness at the IMAX. It was the 3D version and one of the few times when it was done really well - partly for the depth perspective on the screen as for the few times they decided to "pop" something out at the audience. And the audience was pretty awesome too.

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While we were waiting to see if there was an after credits scene, we ended up talking with some people who'd been sitting next to us and they invited us to a fannish meet-up at a nearby pub. It was fun getting to meet some other fen.

And I, in an effort to branch out from drinking the same-old, same-old (usually a vodka drink or straight soda), ordered a double Maker's Mark (bourbon whiskey). Usually, I'm good with one drink, but I ended up getting two, since the bar didn't throw away the ticket and made a second one and the waiter was like, "the bar messed up, so you have an extra drink" and gave it to me for free. And there's no way I'm wasting good, expensive whiskey. But that stuff packs a punch. I was careful, though, and also had a few sodas too, and some food, so that helped with when it came time to drive home.

And eternalmusings told me later she could tell I was a bit tipsy when I texted her. Which I found amusing that she knows me well enough to know that because the text was, "That's awesome. I'm at bar with friends after seeing Star Trek (OMG awesome!) and had some Maker's Mark and wow, Alaric has a better constitution than I do because wow." I'm doubting that my second text to her that the IMAX was worth it, especially for Benedict's voice could've tipped her off much, since I'm almost positive I'd made comments previously that I was looking forward to seeing the movie in IMAX partially for that reason.

All in all, it was a great day and I've hopefully made some new friends out of it.