Pete's Log: Mobilize for Peace
Entry #1214, (Music)(posted when I was 23 years old.)
Today I went to a punk show at St Andrews Hall in Detroit with Andy and Anne. It was the first show in the Mobilize for Peace tour. Virus 9 opened, followed by Pipe Down and then Thrice. They were all good. I think at least two of those three bands were from California. Then Against All Authority (the reason I came to this show) played. They're from Florida. I like them a lot. They played a good set. Finally Anti-Flag played. They're from Pittsburgh. They were pretty good. It was a very political show. In fact, Anne barely survived the amount of idealism presented. But I liked it.
I had some interesting new experiences today. First, I bought a pack of cigarettes for myself for the first time (I don't intend this to become a habit. It just needed doing today). At the show, I had my first ever crowdsurfing experience (which was fun) as well as my first ever getting punched in the face experience (which was less fun). I got nailed in the mosh pit while Thrice was playing. My vision just went bright white for a couple moments, and I couldn't open my left eye for a couple minutes. Now it's developing a nice bruise. It still hurts to blink. I think it was definitely an experience worth having, since now I know what it feels like to be punched in the face (and it's a fun story). But I can't say I would like to experience it again.