Birthday Fun

Took this picture with my camera phone on the T on the way home after my birthday.

Two things are scary about this picture:

1. We are all sober


2. Stefanie (on the left) was the only one intentionally making a "crazy" face - she thought that's what we were going to do - Kristin and I - we just naturally look crazy.

Year End Reflections

Let's do a quick recap...

1. I'm now 34


2. Almost lost one of my best friends


3. Gained a few new ones


4. Divorced - officially


5. Dating - officially


6. Went through 3 different hair stylists


7. Did a few things that scared me


8. Watched the Cardinals win the World Series


9. Got a speeding ticket for the first time since I was 20 - thanks NY - you really do suck!


10. Saw Guns N Roses

I think the homeless person (see picture) I saw on the train a few weeks ago sums it up best...

"I got no worries, no job, no boss, no woman (no man for that matter) but I'm not against the gays, that's not my business, you wanna be gay be gay who am I to judge anybody. I've got 25 hallways I can sleep in anytime I want, I don't worry about anything. I'm just sitting here on this train enjoying my buzz. I'm not drunk, I'm just buzzed. Just riding this train, keeping warm. You white folks come out when it gets cold out - not like us black folks - we don't handle the cold like you do..."

He continued voicing the random thoughts in his head for the entire 20 minute train ride and it was awesome. He may have been buzzed but he sure did have the right idea: a) just sit and enjoy the ride b) live and let live c) don't forget to rest once in awhile d) don't worry too much e) if you're white be sure to dress warmly because apparently we like the cold :-)

From his picture you can see that he is dressed for the holidays as well which is nice :-) He clearly has the Christmas spirit.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!!

This one's for you...

A poem for Kirk

Kirk, You are the man
You make deer meatloaf - and tomatoes you can
Your kid Lil E - he is so cute
And you have a beautiful wife Julie to boot (as in bonus not as in kick)

New Baden is where you live
Oh what I wouldn't give
For an ice cream from the Frosty Whip
But that sh*t would go straight from my lips to the hip

Julie and Me - we're a couple of "Basket Cases"
But who could resist our sweet round faces
Two crazy girls who laugh and cackle like witches
And proud to be a couple of bad a** b*tches!


And Scene

Note: The Frosty Whip was my favorite ice cream place in New Baden when I was a kid. Sadly it's no longer there. As a child I told my parents that if they ever got divorced I would live with Dad because he was the one who always took me to the Frosty Whip.

Note 2: New Baden IL was originally named Baden but was renamed New Baden after being destroyed by a tornado in the late 1800's early 1900's.

Note 3: Kirk makes the best deer meatloaf and canned tomatoes ever!

Storefront Dogs

Uhhhh

Tonight's news had a story about a man in Lakeland, FL who was attacked by an 11 foot alligator. The man was rescued by 4 police officers - who risked their lives to save him.

The man, the reporter stated, admitted he had been smoking crack-cocaine before he was attacked. A few sentences later the reporter said that authorities were still trying to figure out what the victim was doing down by the water, naked, at 4 am.

Uhhh... BECAUSE HE WAS SMOKING CRACK-COCAINE...because he was smoking crack-cocaine.

I'm not a doctor or a detective but I have a pretty big hunch that's probably the reason the dude was hanging out naked near alligator infested waters - just a hunch.

Swingers

Had a great weekend (miss ya B) with the girls. Stef and I did some shopping on Saturday and saw a great band last night at the Burren (Acme Music Trio). Kristin and I did some more Xmas shopping today and we got to play on the swings and the jungle gym of a school playground - it's been so long since either of us had been on a swing that we both got sick! :-) It was so much fun though!!

Once Upon a Time...

There's a guy who works on the fifth floor who has over the course of the last few months brought Emma and I various sweet treats. Home-made ice cream, cookies, and today a chocolate cake (see picture). In addition to the cake there is also a large bin of chocolate chip cookies in the office left over from the training I did yesterday. Emma and I have a really hard time saying no to the sweets and I'd been battling those damn cookies ALL DAY when 5th floor sugar daddy brings down the aforementioned cake.

I cussed when I saw him walk past with the evil chocolate creation. But it didn't take long before I went over for a taste test...surprise surprise. I asked Emma angrily through a mouth full of cake why the hell he keeps bringing us all this food! Emma's theory is as follows:

"He is the witch from Hansel and Gretel and he's trying to fatten us up so he can take us upstairs to cook us in the autoclaves so the researchers can eat us!" I almost spit the cake out of my mouth and I asked her - well why hasn't he taken me yet? ;)

Stuff

Check out the cool kicks Kristin got me....And the cool drag queen we met the other night at the bar.

Weekend

Had a great weekend! Thanks B.

Finally Dancin' with Mr. Brownstone

15 years since the STL Riot at Riverport. 15 years since my rock n roll heart was broken in the middle of "Rocket Queen". 15 years since I sat in a baby blue Chevette in complete shock at what had just happened. 15 years I've waited and last night I waited some more. I was about to start a mini riot of my own having to wait for sooooo long but it was so worth the wait as G n R finally took the stage just before midnight.

I have to say that being at the concert made me feel like I was stuck in the 80's but I'll live with it because it was awesome! Plus there were several peeps there who were clearly stuck in the hair band era (scary scary scary) so I'm glad that at least I had on my "trendy" G n' R shirt (thank you Urban Outfitters) and wasn't sporting a mullet. ;)

As you can see from the abnormally large, super close up picture - I'm pretty happy. I'd like to give a shout out to Kristin for being a super sport and trekking all the way to Worcester with me, staying up way past our bedtimes, and rocking out - good times! :-)

Natae + Axl = L.O.V.E.

My Happy Moment

I waited at the Central Square T-stop for the train after a particularly melancholy afternoon. The train pulled up and I realized I would have to cram into an overcrowded T car. This normally doesn't trip my trigger. I hate all those freakin' people around me; too close, too smelly, too loud, too much...I was almost positive the ride was going to be painfully unpleasant both emotionally and physically (sometimes the quiet (in my own head) the T affords leads to too much time to think which can be a bit overwhelming on the best of days and downright tear producing on the worst. So I was ready for the waterworks as I squeezed my way onto the car.

The train had just started to move; I had just found my footing and a place to hold onto when the middle aged man next to me with the dreadlocks broke out into an cabaret like rendition of "A Whole New World", the theme from Aladdin. I lost it. I could not stop laughing. The guy was right next to me yet I could not stop laughing. But I wasn't being rude - he could actually sing pretty well - but it just seemed so absurd that of all the songs to sing he picks that one to belt out. And then as he's singing he says "Cincess" instead of "Princess" and it made me laugh even more.

My friend who was on the train with me then points out another swingin cat sitting in the corner who has his headphones on, CD player firmly in hand, and who appears to not only be rocking out but also having a conversation with the voices in his headphones. Picture if you will a small man, shirt unbuttoned to almost his navel, several of his front teeth missing, with a completely satisfied look on his face as he sings and talks to himself.

Both of these amateur David Hasselhoff's were very obviously in their own happy places - they were content and were clearly enjoying their "happy moment" and in turn I had a happy moment as well which made all the afternoon crap seem not so bad.

Trick or Treat

Saw the best thing ever tonight while crossing the street. First let me start by saying that I think the pedestrians here are crazy - more so than the drivers I think sometimes. They walk out in front of cars without so much as a second thought to the fact that you, as a driver, are in a 5000 pound car that cannot stop on a dime. They also will not, under any circumstances, yield to other peds coming or going and it's not uncommon to get whacked with a briefcase, backpack, or purse.

Tonight though some brilliant mom/dad thought it would be really cool to let their 10 year old son walk through the crosswalk carrying his Halloween sword tucked under his arm and sticking straight out in front of him, ensuring that he would impale anyone who didn't steer clear. It was fantastic - I wish I would have had a Snickers bar to put in his candy sack for being such a "great" kid.

World Champs Baby!!

Couldn't be happier right now!!

Friday Friday - I love Friday

Two of my favorite things today.

Parents - the Visit

Newburyport & Ipswich

Weekend Pics

Mom and Dad are here for a visit - they couldn't have picked a nicer weekend as far as weather to be out and about. We went to Newport on Saturday, drove through the Cape on Sunday and saw Walden Pond yesterday.

Hangman Christ Style

True Story
Tom's daughter was at CCD (Sunday school during the week for the non catholics in the group) yesterday and they played a rather interesting game of Hangman. Instead of using the normal Hangman set up (see picture) they actually played using the Cross and Jesus.

G n R

And on the 8th day God said "Let Guns n Roses play in Worcester, MA". And it was done - well it's scheduled anyway - now we just have to wait and pray it actually happens.

Rocket Queen

Deal or No Deal....

is the Devil.

The people on it tonight - demons from hell. I kinda thought part of the idea of a game show was for you to sort of care about the contestants a little bit - but I can't remember one of the sideshow freak contestants that I've liked and actually wanted to win. Then again I don't watch it too much. It's still the devil though because when I do happen upon it I'm sucked in; attracted to it like a sorority girl to a keg at a frat party...

WTF

I just saw a news report about the Superdome's big reopening - Big Game tonight - first one in like 2 years. It's a symbol of the rebuilding of New Orleans according to the report. Also in the report is a woman who lives in a neighborhood that is still having power issues and instead of normal street signs the intersections of the still dirty streets are marked with home-made street signs. Apparently it is ever so much more important to get the Superdome functioning again then to worry about the actual citizens of the city.

I realize I'm not saying anything new here but I was so disgusted by the whole thing that I felt like writing about it. I don't know how the news reporter got through the report without ripping his soul out from the shame. I couldn't believe he was actually reporting (with conviction) about "the big game" and how the players all knew "this was much more than a game" and in the same sound bite interviewed a woman from the 9th ward who still is not settled properly into her home - because she doesn't have a home yet.

Whatever - it's disgusting.

Pics

Self - Help

I was having a convo with a friend tonight about self help groups, confidence building seminars and the like and it reminded me of a seminar I went to last year. Last year wasn't the greatest year and I decided to take a self-help class - I can't remember the exact name of the class but it was about "Empowerment". Say it with me - EMPOWERMENT!

The class met for four hours one Saturday and was lead by a "self made" woman - single mom, started her own company, the whole nine yards. She had some good ideas but as I sat there I thought - shit I know all of this - I watch OPRAH for chrissakes!

Part of the class was of course to share our personal experiences. After listening to the other train wrecks in the group for four hours I was definitely feeling like a winner, these people had some serious crazy going on and there's nothing like a group of worse off disasters to make you feel like the best damn disaster EVER!!

So I vote in favor of self-help groups because you might be lucky enough to be least screwed up of the bunch and that's always good for a smile.

Hick Chicks

Time Flies

It's been just over a year since I moved to Boston - just over a year at the job, almost a year of knowing "the girls".

I just found out today that Rick Springfield is 57 years old!!!!! 57!!! I just can't quite believe it - I know we all get older (if we're lucky) but it doesn't seem possible that he's almost 60.

This post is a whole lotta nothing I know....

Subway Hell

There's a "heat wave" in Boston. It is going to get nasty hot tomorrow and it was uncomfortably hot today - but still not as hot as summer in St. Louis. As much as I find the STL heat oppressive the one thing I never had to deal with in STL was a stank filled subway filled with stanky people. We literally walked INTO an odor yesterday when boarding the T. WALKED INTO it - it was almost visible. It smelled like cooked onions - hamburger style stinky onions.

Today was yet another round of fun - I somehow made it through the hoards of pushing, sweating, stinking, Bostonians and scored a tiny plot of personal space on the train. It really wasn't all that personal though - there is literally no room to move and due to the fact that the train was so freakin' overcrowded I couldn't hold my head up straight because of all the hands reaching over my head to hold onto the bar next to me. I was the shortest person around and so I got to be right at arm pit level with a crapload of people with their arms up in the air. Love it!

To make matters worse I had a guy behind me whose backpack fit perfectly into the small of my back - forcing my back into the oh so attractive and comfortable swayback position. This pushed the top half of my body into the guy's ass in front of me. My stomach was as tall as his ass folks - and his ass was - well it was sweaty - it was warm and sweaty.

So let's recap - Booksmart has his backpack jammed into my kidneys and Miss Prada (with her pretty manicure) and Queen Granola (with her haven't washed in days manicure) and Mr. Where have those Hands Been, have their fists clenched tightly around the pole above my head which means that the only thing I can do (remember I can't lift my head up) is stare at what's in front of me, Sweaty Crack's crack.

The only thing that could have made it any better would have been if someone with their Deluxe Hummer stroller had shoved their way in, ran over my toes (manicured with Revlon Malibu Sun), slammed into my shins and let their child projectile vomit all over me - oh wait - that was Monday.

I'm fine thanks for asking - how are you all doing? :-)

Saturday Outing

Kristin and I got up this morning and headed up to Wells, Maine for the day. We got some sun, ate some of the best ice cream from Scoop Deck, and saw some fabulously awful cars. The big bus/RV looked to me like a mobile fall out shelter that would blend in nicely in the middle of the dessert somewhere. We also really liked the tricked out gold and purple whip too.

It's been so long

For various reasons I haven't written in awhile but here goes...

Kristin and I are all settled into the new apartment - Alex is settled into his place. Kristin has had a scary month -for info on that see her Blog http://bostongrrrl.blogspot.com/

I was on the train today about to get off when I heard the music coming from the earphones/CD player of the little Latino standing next to me. I immediately said to him - "Nice Song" and turned to my friend and said "Air Supply - All out of Love - circa 1980". Yes my friends - he was rocking out to Air Supply. I loved it!!!

Had a party for work on Saturday - a night of bowling - fun fun. I found it interesting that here in the Boston area when you tell someone you are going bowling the first question they ask you is "Big balls or small balls". I shit you not...big balls or small balls. Apparently they do a lot of candlepin bowling here which uses smaller balls. Who knew!

How to tell you're having a bad day

I was playing one of my favorite puzzle games online - Bejewled. I haven't played in awhile and there's a new version out. One of the added touches to V2 is that sometimes when you make an extra special move the game flashes "EXCELLENT" across the screen. Now even though I don't know what moves cause the "EXCELLENT" to appear (haven't figured that out) I have to say it makes me feel good whenever I magically make it happen. It indeed makes me feel "EXCELLENT". And as I was sitting there getting a tiny ego boost from it all it occurred to me that my day is really sucking if that actually makes me feel better. But it does and I'll keep mindlessly playing just on the off chance I can be "EXCELLENT" for a more seconds.

The end of the world

I can't believe I didn't write about this sooner!!!

In news of the supremely bizarre - Tommy Hilger hit Axl Rose at a bar/party the other night. Surely this is a sign of the apocalypse or perhaps the release of Chinese Democracy - same thing really.

Tommy freakin' Hilfiger? WTF?

April Showers bring...

It's Spring and that means the "interesting characters" are out frolicking full force in Central Square. Today the square was loaded with them. I saw drunks talking smack to one another, smelled smells I could have lived a lifetime without smelling, and saw some woman who clearly had had more than one child showing all of Cambridge her stretch marks and excess belly fat, nicely accesorized with a belly button ring.

There is nothing wrong with stretch marks and excess belly fat but I really don't understand the showing it off part. I don't think I'll be able to get the image outta my mind for a long time. I'm happy that she's so comfortable with her body - perhaps we could learn something from her confidence? Or perhaps not.

There are interesting characters everywhere - and some don't have the excuse of alcohol or drugs. I sometimes think I like the drunks and the junkies better than the straight out a**holes.

I smell bacon

I got pulled over this morning. I was out minding my own business taking an early morning drive when I made a left turn – at a green light – and apparently left turners are supposed to yield to oncoming traffic, even if the oncoming traffic doesn’t move when the light changes and even if that non-moving traffic is a cop. I get the whole yield rule – and I did yield for half a second and when the cop didn’t move I pulled out.

I pulled out and he turned his lights on and pulled up behind me. The first thing that went through my mind was “Of course – I haven’t showered; I have on no makeup and greasy hair.” Because for some reason a shower and makeup would make a difference. The second thing I thought was “Crap – I haven’t gotten a MA drivers license yet” and “Holy crap what/where is my registration” I had no idea what my registration looked like or if I really did ever put it in my car.

So officer big belly gets out of his car and bellies up to my car. And I said, “Was I not supposed to do that?” Sincerely not knowing I wasn’t allowed. He answered, “No ma’am, you are supposed to yield to oncoming traffic”. “Why did you pull out in front of a marked police cruiser?” I answered honestly “I really didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to – I’m very sorry.” Then I hand over the MO license and registration (thankfully when I opened my glove box I pulled out the only piece of paper in it – and it happened to be the right piece of paper. He then proceeds to ask me if I know that due to the fact that I have not changed my license I am subject to arrest. I said (voice shaking a bit for drama) "no".

He heads back to his “marked police cruiser” and checks my record out. He comes back and again asks me repeatedly why I pulled out in front of a marked police car and why I hadn’t gotten my license changed. I just kept saying I thought it was ok. I wanted to say BECAUSE EVERYONE IN THIS STATE PULLS OUT IN FRONT OF EVERYONE – HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ON THE JOB MAN?

He let me go – thank you BB – and told me to get my license changed and don’t pull out in front of people again. Of course my only mistake was pulling out in front of a cop. What I did people do everyday – you have to go when you get the chance – just be wary of who you pull out in front of.

Bugger!

Popcorn makes a smelly burp

Does anyone know what "Brazil Nut" means - and I'm not talking about the real Brazil Nut. Tori dropped my Body Shop stuff off tonight at the front desk - body butter, scrub, and wash and it was all supposed to be Cocoa Butter scented but when I pulled out the scrub from the bag it was Brazil Nut and I said really loud in a southern drawl "BRAZIL NUT"?!?!? And Alex and the doorman both started laughing. I thought they were laughing at my loudness but Alex informed me the doorman was laughing because Brazil Nut is the male version of a Brazilian for women. Which made me pee my pants laughing. I think he made it up on the spot which made it funny - but I wonder if anyone else knew this - or perhaps everyone knew it but me. If it's new then I think he should try and patent it like Paris Hilton did with "That's Hot".

American Idol is almost over - and it's anti-climatic. Why do they have to sing the smariest songs at the end? WHY? And why isn't Chris there? Because I didn't vote maybe? But I voted for Kerry and he lost so maybe it's not me.

And why can't Constantine stop giving the sexy eye to the camera? Did anyone catch it right before the break? Ugh.

And why have I been a whiney butt all day? WHHYY?? :-)

I love Fridays

I took this from Emma's blog because it was one of the highlights of the day - this is a conversation that happened at work Friday morning between Carlo and Emma -

Today was supposed to be this big corporate golf outing, but it was cancelled due to the weather. So my co-worker, Carlo was invited and was planning on attending. I asked Carlo, if he even golfed at all. His response?

"Does it LOOK like I golf? I mean, I live in West Roxbury...I have a golf club I swing, but not for playing golf."

For those not familiar with West Roxbury - the best I can do is to have you think of a less scary version of East St. Louis.

And further proof that I should ride the short bus here's a story from Friday afternoon -
I have never really painted before - the only time I remember painting is helping my dad paint the shed one time when I was about 8. I'm pretty sure it ended with my dad cussing me out :-) I wanted to learn in case we needed to paint the new apartment so Tom offered to teach me.

First he shows me how to use the edger tool thing - to carefully and neatly paint a nice 4-5 inch border around the thermostat and the open electrical outlets. (This tool is so handy because it allows you to easily paint around objects in the wall without getting paint on them - that's the whole idea - you can stay a good distance away from them when you use the roller or brush. You probably already figure this out…anyway) Great - love the edger tool! Then he shows me how to load the roller - not too much - not too little - just the right amount of paint. He then proceeds to show me how to paint with the proper technique.

Now it's my turn to take the roller - it's not the short stick roller but the long stick roller. How hard can it be? Well apparently pretty difficult for me. As I get closer to the thermostat Tom and Paul tell me "Don't hit the thermostat" And I’m thinking - Duh! I know that - that' s why we used the edger tool!

So I’m rolling along and I roll right over the corner of the thermostat - not once - but TWICE. Tom kinda looks at me like - "Are you kidding me?" I wasn’t. I don’t know why I hit twice – I wasn’t trying to.

I want to give up but no - I have to try again - so I move on to the lower portion of the wall and jokingly am told not to roll over the open socket - again - DUH! I did it twice with the thermostat I think I get the drift now - Nope. It's like someone took over my arms and I rolled completely over the friggin' socket. Totally covering it in paint! Tom said two things 1. I can see why your dad cussed at you 2. You're fired.

Karaoke

I went to my first Karaoke Bar last night. It was quite an experience - I had no idea how seriously karaokites took it. It was fun - I didn't get up and sing - not enough money in the world to make me get up there - but we did tear up in the booth - singing along with the sing along. I do have to say I gained a better appreciation for DJ's - there is something to be said for keeping the music going - picking the right songs etc. While I know everyone is free to choose whatever they want to sing I think there should be a ban on singing really slow songs at Karaoke. Check out the guy - in the very grainy picture - doing the funky chicken - He was Awesome! Also note Miss tore playing the air bass - not the air guitar my friends - but the air bass! It doesn't get much better.

America Can't Vote

I felt it coming but it still made me throw up a little in my mouth (not really but I think that expression is so funny) when they sent Chris home. I'm expecting him to tour with Guns N Roses later this year. *dream a little dream with me*

Americaon Idol Rocks!??!?

Chris sang my favorite Elvis song!!! Suspicious minds!!! Thank ya! But what is up with the sunglasses? Cheesy!! I am so loving Elliot lately -this is too much pressure - who will be the next to go...I love them all...

EEK!! Chris just sang my OTHER favorite Elivs song. Is this my lucky day? It didn't say anything about this in my horoscope.

This is the fourth time I've had to come back to this entry - Freakin' AI folks are rocking tonight! I can't remember ever liking a season this much! Elliot - sweet lil Pan like Elliot - He better be around another week!

Kristin sent me the great pic of Gary Coleman and David H and the other pic is Jeff - Love it!!!

Red Hooded sweatshirt

No not the Adam Sandler song - I bought a red Boston hoodie a few weeks ago. While I love it because it's soft and warm I have to say there's a part of me that feels a little like a traitor wearing a Boston sweatshirt and not a St. Louis one. I guess I'm lucky to have two places to call home.

On to American Idol - Chris rocked yet again - outstanding - but it seems as though there's been a shift in his attitude - I'm almost afraid to say that I think he might be a little too confident - anyone else see it? Guess that's part of the whole rock star thing - lots of attitude - and yep I'd still buy his album/concert ticket.

Not loving K. McPhee's singing tonight. It doesn't help that I hate the song she sang.
Oh my, what is Taylor doing on the floor? It reminds me of Madonna on the MTV awards way back in the 80's when she sang Like a Virgin. Elliot Y just won me over - I've always had a tiny soft spot in my heart for him but when he sang his second song - Home - he got me. Very nice. What a sad/sweet song -

Another summer day
Is come and gone away
In Paris and Rome
But I wanna go home
Mmmmmmmm

Maybe surrounded by
A million people I
Still feel all alone
I just wanna go home
Oh I miss you, you know

And I’ve been keeping all the letters that I wrote to you
Each one a line or two
“I’m fine baby, how are you?”
Well I would send them but I know that it’s just not enough
My words were cold and flat
And you deserve more than that

Another aerorplane
Another sunny place
I’m lucky I know
But I wanna go home
Mmmm, I’ve got to go home

Let me go home
I’m just too far from where you are
I wanna come home

And I feel just like I’m living someone else’s life
It’s like I just stepped outside
When everything was going right
And I know just why you could not
Come along with me
But this was not your dream
But you always believe in me

Let me go home
I’ve had my run
Baby, I’m done
I gotta go home
Let me go home
It will all right
I’ll be home tonight
I’m coming back home

Cinco de Mayo is rapidly approaching!

Jessie's Girl

A long long time ago (1980 something) in a kitchen with red paisley wallpaper and a bright yellow phone (left over artifacts from the 70's) a young girl was promised tickets to see Rick Springfield. Unfortunately due to games young girls play - she was unable to go. The young girl - now more or less an adult - still wears the scars of this event. But this is not a sad tale -Jessie's Girl still makes her dance in her car - and anywhere really - like Molly Ringwald.

I have been reminded of this event many times in the last several weeks - and finally no longer with childlike disappointment but rather an overwhelming sense of happiness. It all started a few months ago when Rick Springfield made an appearance on Ellen - from far away he still looks good (don't we all). Then came the mix CD Tori made - she graced the gem with Jessie’s' Girl and I was struck by how it's just about impossible to listen to that song too many times. Every time I hear it I (several times a week now) I am compelled to open the sun roof and wave my arms about as I sing loudly along with Rick. Finally - tonight - Mr. Springfield opened the Daytime Emmy awards with a medley of his greatest hits. It was like a mini concert in my living room and all is right with the world.

Stuff

It's been awhile. Let's see - Kristin rolled into town last Thursday and Tori, K, and I went out Thursday night - had fun - met some nice brothers from MD and ended up on some website of this guy who was singing at the Purple Shamrock - has to be the worst picture EVER - which is why I won't be sharing the link :) Made a flying trip back home on Monday - it was so nice to get off the plane and smell the Midwest air - it smelled like spring. Jared and I went to Steak N Shake on the way home from the airport - pretty much made my week. The new stadium is awesome! It was great to spend a few days with the family - love you! American Idol - Uh - Katharine McPhee had the ta-ta's out this evening. Oh my lord - how ya doing girls? She's amazingly beautiful - I think not only do I want her face transplanted on to mine - I'll take her tetas as well. Ms. Pickler is gone - I know the boys are sad - but she'll be ok - she's a minx remember!

AI

I'd just like to thank Chris for not letting me down tonight. I was dreading having to put up with Rod Stewart for an hour but Chris came through. He's as hot as Nuno Bettencourt was ala More than Words. I still would rather see him rock but I'll take it. He's just a pretty lil angel.

Since Mandisa left there is really no doubt for me - Chris needs to win.

Love what Taylor did tonight - I love that song and he did a nice job.

Elliot - bless his heart. Pickler needs to stop the madness right now. I am over her stupid girl act. Although when she talks sometimes it does look like there's no one home. so maybe it's not an act. But come on - we get it - you're not the brightest bulb in the chandelier -NEXT!

Ace could get a nice gig as the new Diet Coke Guy. Katharine McPhee - nice job - if I could get a face transplant I'd pick her face to transplant onto mine.

Usually by this time in the season I can't stand to watch a full show but I have to say AI is pretty good this year.

Oh where or where...

Oh where or where has my mojo gone? Perhaps Kristin will bring it with her on Thursday.

Got my nails done today - it was fun to chit chat with Emily. P.S. she's not sick - she just has allergies.

BAMF

Tori, Stef, and I went to see Dane Cook tonight. The first 30 minutes were a little sketchy because we at the very top and the acoustics made him sound like Mushmouth. Thankfully we found the only empty seats left in the place and we were able to move down so we actually got to hear him. Funnah! http://www.danecook.com/

Ooops I did it Again

Had a good day at work except for the unfortunate event that took place on my way to the car. I was walking to my car with P - talking, walking, chewing gum...Y drove by - honked which provoked me to wave - this fourth activity apparently was too much for my brain and body to process and I stepped off the curb - not aware that it was there - and fell directly on my butt. DI-rectly on it. Again just complete and utter shock - so shocked I couldn't even blush. Poor P - I think he was more shocked than I was. I'm thinking I might just go around barefoot and use a walker. GAWD - Idiot! :)

On a happier note - Carlo got a buzz cut today - check it out.

Trivia Mania

"She Kicked me out at 4 am" came in 2nd tonight at Trivia. Three weeks in a row we have walked away with a prize of some sort. Have to say I am loving the pic of Keven giving the Stef tonight's prize - great animation kids - way to work the camera! Also of note is Keven doing a smashing rendition of Friends in Low Places - crazy Canadians! Big Papi aka Dan and Michelle - lovely - just lovely! It must have been love...we'll take Roxette for the win Alec...