"Why Can't You Just Stay In Tonight?"

• Because there's a really rad band playing.
• Because my friends will be there.
• Because my friends are playing in a really rad band.
• Because of a boy.
• Because I promised.
• Because I love me some tapas.
• Because after seven years of going home on time to cook dinner and watch Jeopardy, I realized I much prefer this.
• Because it's on the way.
• Because I've run out of Lost episodes to watch.
• Because the Obama administration waited until freakin' 6 pm to dump the damn FOIA documents and there's no way I'm going to Gristede's so I might as well go to Allen Street.
• Because Koz scored tickets.
• Because I'm not really keen to go home to that empty apartment tonight.
• Because missing the moment is unacceptable.
• Because it's pub quiz night.
• Because it's going to be EPIC, DUDE. EP. ICK.
• Because the Eagles aren't on TV today.
• Because I had a crap day at work.
• Because I live in New York City. Der.
• Because I need a drink and a hug.
• Because Jennie made cupcakes.
• Because it's beautiful out.
• Because the laundry can freakin' wait.
• Because I'm gonna be glad I did this when I'm old and boring.
  
• Because I already scooped the litterbox and showered this morning, so I'm good.
• Because this is where I want to be.
• Because if you had a second chance at the road not taken, you'd do it too.