Despite being still drugged up on cough syrup and cough drops, I was determined to keep our plan to see Pentatonix live in concert for their one-night-only show in Sacramento. Since my parents were still in town, we were able to enjoy a dinner date at Grange before heading to the brand new Golden 1 Center for the concert. This was our first live-band concert in many years, so we decided to splurge for third-row seats, just behind the mosh pit. The show opened with a lackluster set by Abi, a Nashville-based country/pop band with a Letters to Cleo vibe; followed by a more impressive American folk pop duo called Us the Duo, featuring husband-and-wife Michael and Carissa Alvarado who showcased a variety of hits including one they premiered as their wedding vows. Of course, the headliners stole the show, as the team of a capella all-stars showed off popular covers like their Michael Jackson and Daft Punk medleys, and originals like Can’t Sleep Love. Our breaths were also taken away by Mitch’s vocal range and Kevin’s beat-boxing to Bach’s Cello Suite. The late event made it hard for me to wake up Friday morning for more meetings about the new Eye Center building. I went home for a quick lunch with the family at our new local Chinese place Hong Kong Cafe, then was off again to the Allergan campus in Irvine for the “FIRST” immersion program. There, I got to catch up with other “innovative retina stars of tomorrow”, in addition to learning much about the expansive research facilities at Allergan. My cough was much better by the time I got back, and we had both sets of grandparents over to enjoy some hot pot with Westley. After five nearly consecutive trips over the past month, I was relieved to be finally home again to spend time with the family.