Marissa Makes Some Money

On Marissa’s birthday, I was also scheduled to share an important day in another set of lives. Christine and Patrick Tasto were getting married and I was their DJ. At the beginning of all my gigs, I say a few words with obligatory phrases like “good evening,” “how’s everyone doing” and “are you all ready for a great time.”

But on this special day, I wanted to change it up. Here’s what I said.

“Good evening everyone welcome to the Estancia Hotel in beautiful La Jolla. I want to especially welcome all of you that are joining us from out of town.

Today is July 22, 2006, a very special day indeed for Christine and Pat. But I want to mention what a special day this is for me. No less than eight hours ago, my wife gave birth to our very first child, a beautiful girl, Marissa. It’s pretty cool to be able to share in the beginning of two lives on the very same day. Indeed this is a day to celebrate.”

The party was amazing, definitely the best this year and perhaps the best I’ve had ever. Everyone had a great time, the floor was packed all night and Christine and Pat were very happy. I concluded the evening by saying:

“This has been one of the best days of my life personally and let’s once again congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Tasto.”

Christine’s father came up to me after the gig and offered me a generous tip by saying, “Since you had a daughter today and I gave mine away, please accept this. Buy her something nice or start a savings for her, but most off all, don’t blink your eyes. Before you know it, she’s going to be right over there.” And he pointed to his daughter, who looked like she was having the time of her life.
-- Justin