My friend DP and I hadn't had much fun at shows lately. Since the magazine we were writing for went under, we didn't have as much motivation to go out and see stuff. Then Green Day hit The Fillmore. 'We have to go,' I told her. And we went. First time either of us saw them. They were so fun, as they always are. Energetic, funny, engaged, loud and fast. All you really need in life right there in one band. I find inspiring the fact that Mike Dirnt used to suffer from panic attacks, but learned to overcome them. The place was filled with teenagers. DP loves to ask questions, to engage. Unlike me, I like disengagement better. She tortured the teenagers with her questions about which member they like best, what their favorite Green Day song is, where do they go to school. Always a great time seeing a show with DP, my favorite show partner for life. As much as i like to disengage, and she to engage, we work perfectly together on this platform."