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...

Is there a hole I can crawl into? :)

My shameless lack of self control and giggling over the cute boy Jimmy got worse - I had to go into the back room where Jimmy was having lunch with the facilities guys and as soon as I walked in the door I burst out laughing. I caught a glimpse of him and I couldn't talk - literally the only thing I could do was laugh. After about 5 minutes I was able to compose myself and walk back in - I said what I had to say to P and ran out. Smooth yes? :-)

Jimmy is in the Building

Had an unexpected surprise this morning. As I was walking to the building next door I looked up and there surrounded in a halo of light was Jimmy. I haven't seen Jimmy since the first encounter on the ladder. Jimmy is every bit as angelic when his feet are on the ground as he was on the ladder when I saw him descend from the clouds (aka white ceiling tiles).

He was going into the main building I work in so I had to turn around and go back inside to get another peek at him. And again had to suppress the girlish laughter - it's like a Pavlovian response - see Jimmy - laugh like a little girl. I did manage to make eye contact when I first saw him and actually smile...like a normal human being but I was only able to do this because it hadn't sunken in yet who I was actually looking at...

I wanted to get his picture but I couldn't figure out a way to do it that wouldn't make me seem like a - well - a stalker.

Are you clean enough to share my dairy?

I'm pretty sure this is weird but I have a thing about sharing dairy products. I can handle sharing most food with most people I know but I can't under most circumstances share any dairy product with anyone. There's something about dairy and the thickness that makes me think the germs stick around more so than they would on other food products.

~Em, Carlo, and Marika Striking a pose~

Harlot Fevah and the Derby Dames on TV

Check out the link for Emma - aka - Harlot Fevah and the Derby Dames
http://www.boston.com/news/necn/Sports/

According to Emma she is "Yeah, I'm the retard with the white tank top over the black one, red shorts, dumb _expression on face... giving someone a whip. I look like a moron. But I don't care....cause I'm FAMOUS! Wooooooooo! (well okay, not really.)"

Em ~ you're not a retard you are FABULOUS!!!

Rainy Friday

He said I was in my early forties
with a lot of life before me
when a moment came that stopped me on a dime
and I spent most of the next days
looking at the x-rays
Talking bout the options
and talking bout sweet time
I asked him when it sank in
that this might really be the real end
how's it hit you when you get that kinda news
man what'd you do and he said
I went sky diving
I went Rocky Mountain climbing
I went 2.7 seconds on a bull named FuManchu
and I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter
and I gave forgiveness I'd been denying
and he said someday I hope you get the chance
to live like you were dying.

He said I was finally the husband
that most the time I wasn't
and I became a friend a friend would like to have
and all the sudden going fishin
wasn't such an imposition
and I went three times that year I lost my dad
well I finally read the good book
and I took a good long hard look
at what I'd do if I could do it all again ...
Like tomorrow was a gift and you got eternity to think about
what would you do with it
what would I do with it
what could I do with it?

...he said someday I hope you get the chance
to live like you were dying.

Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw

Why Bother

Somedays it's not even worth getting out of bed. There are a few typical days I seem to have -

1. I have a good hair day and feel good all day.
   
2. I have a good hair and inevitably see someone with better hair and my day sucks.
   
3. I have a bad hair day and my day sucks.

On any of the above given days it usually ends with me wanting to eat Chinese and chocolate. American Idol is complete BS! I can't believe Mandisa was voted off - but as I told Stef (holla holla) America can't vote for a president so why should it come as a surprise that they can't be trusted to vote correctly on AI. Don't think about that too hard or it might not make sense. A funny thing happened last night. Alex came home and I noticed something sticking out from under his jacket. He had a piece of toilet paper stuck in the waistband of his pants and it was hanging down to about mid thigh. He had been out and about on the bus, around Harvard Square etc. walking around for who knows HOW LONG with this long piece of toilet paper stuck in his pants. NO ONE told him! I can't believe it. I mean if I saw anyone with a piece of toilet paper stuck to them anywhere I would see it as my duty to all mankind to let them know.

Complete Ramblings

I was in the restroom today and as is my normal habit I checked to see the shoes of the people in the stalls next to me. What I saw made me giggle. This woman was sitting doing her business two stalls away and she had her feet crossed at the ankles. I have never in my life seen anyone sit like that on the loo - it was like she was sitting on her couch, kicking back and relaxing.

I'd like to just send a big THANK YOU out into the universe for everything. Thank you to my family and friends, and to all the unseen things out there.

The lease is being Fed Exed so it's just about a done deal. Eeeek!

Sunday's aren't so bad

Sunday's aren't so bad when you get to spend time with someone you like and do something fun. Stef and I had brunch at S &S in Inman Square http://www.sandsrestaurant.com/ and then had ice cream at Christina's - it so tasted like homemade. We drove around downtown and past the new apartment (hopefully the new apt). You need a code to get in - a code I don't have - luckily a woman was walking in and Stef and I acted like we belonged there and snuck in behind her. We went up to the roof for a few minutes and took a peek.

The flowers and trees are in bloom - it's so beautiful. The daffodils and dogwoods are popping out all over - my favorites!


Kristin ~~~~~~~ Those are good vibes/thoughts being sent your way.

Art & Salsa

Adam - aka Penguin

Beautiful day today - it's was 70 and sunny outside and there was a frog chirpin' at my doorstep - that was for Snooky and Megan :) The weather seemed to make everyone happy today.

Looked at another apartment today - fingers crossed!! Adam Adam he's our man.... http://beaconstreetcrib.blogspot.com/

Had dinner with Jasmine Tara and Tori and then went to Toad to listen to a band. Tori and Jasmine got a hold of my camera - eek! Hola Saxman J http://www.handsomefrank.com/ and Redhead Donn. All in all a very good night.

Hugs not Drugs

Saw this in Porter Square - loved it! Michelle you are right - the 80's are back baby! You may have to click on the picture to make it bigger so you can read the bag - it's the bag that makes the outfit.

I knew if I...

AI Commentary

Suds in a bucket?? WTF? Good lord how is Ace still on the show? COME ON!! Horrid! Did he really just show us his scar? Did PA really just ask about it? The pretty boy has a scar – oooh he’s such a bad boy.

Taylor - Love the song he sang – he rocked. Trouble…worry…oh…worry…worry..worry..worry just will not seem to leave my mind alone…give me love and affection…love, won’t let me go, said love, and I need it so…I’m in trouble. Nice job – well done.

Mary Mary why you buggin’? Mandisa is such a diva! Love her! Holy backside batman the girl can sing! And I mean that in the best way – love her!

Waiting for Chris – waiting – I am about to die with An-Chris-ticipation!!! ***He’s a ROCK STAR*** Swear to Buddha if he sings Guns N Roses at some point (hoping against hope) I will die on my living room floor. I wish these stupid judges would get it straight – Simon is telling him he has gone too far with the rocker stuff but in past weeks he praised him for being true to himself. Whateva Simon – whateva! So what if he was “sharp” the guy is phenomenal to watch!

We simply must have an AI viewing party soon – I can’t watch this alone anymore. It’s pathetic that I’m doing a running commentary on this silly thing. Girls – Dan (if you are still watching it) – let’s set a date.

Sunday Morning Comin' Down

Well I woke up Sunday morning,
With no way to hold my head that didn't hurt.
And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad,
So I had one more for dessert.
Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes,
And found my cleanest dirty shirt.
An' I shaved my face and combed my hair,
An' stumbled down the stairs to meet the day.

I'd smoked my brain the night before,
On cigarettes and songs I'd been pickin'.
But I lit my first and watched a small kid,
Cussin' at a can that he was kicking.
Then I crossed the empty street,
'n caught the Sunday smell of someone fryin' chicken.
And it took me back to somethin',
That I'd lost somehow, somewhere along the way.

On the Sunday morning sidewalk,
Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned.
'Cos there's something in a Sunday,
Makes a body feel alone.
And there's nothin' short of dyin',
Half as lonesome as the sound,
On the sleepin' city sidewalks:
Sunday mornin' comin' down.

In the park I saw a daddy,
With a laughin' little girl who he was swingin'.
And I stopped beside a Sunday school,
And listened to the song they were singin'.
Then I headed back for home,
And somewhere far away a lonely bell was ringin'.
And it echoed through the canyons,
Like the disappearing dreams of yesterday.

On the Sunday morning sidewalk,
Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned.
'Cos there's something in a Sunday,
Makes a body feel alone.
And there's nothin' short of dyin',
Half as lonesome as the sound,
On the sleepin' city sidewalks:
Sunday mornin' comin' down.

Kris Kristofferson

*Sigh*

So the apartment is a no go. That among other things makes this feel like a true Monday.

Miss my family today.

Newport RI

Took a flying trip to Newport for lunch and a bit of sightseeing. Can't wait to go back when the weather is warmer and we have more time to see the sights!

RIP Buck Owens

I am not 21 years old anymore. While I look 25 (did I stutter?) my 33 year old self can not keep the pace of a 21 year old - I require sleep and lots of water or my motor skills and thought processing ability rapidly decline. It has been fun though so I wouldn't trade a few hours of shut eye for the frivolity.

Yesterday I ate pizza for lunch, dinner, and for our 2nd dinner at 2 AM. Is that wrong? Is it wrong that I almost had a slice for dinner tonight?

Kristin arrived last night around 8 - we had dinner at Nebo’s then went to a pub. Dan thanks for being a great host for the pre game festivities - and for showing us your roof - what a great view!

T-top we missed you!!! Glad we got to see you today and meet your brother and his family - so nice :-)

K and I drug ourselves out of bed this morning and went apartment hunting. The first place we visited was roomy - ridiculously so almost - but the living space and kitchen were kinda funky - but we thought we were sold - almost. The second place I wouldn't live in if it was free. The third appointment started off promising - the agent - Adam - looked like a rock climber/rock band member. The realty office had a "too cool" vibe but in a good way and it was actually a real office. Adam showed us one place that was cheesy - the fake gold chandelier was a big turn off :) and it almost felt like there should have been wall to wall shag carpeting. Kristin noticed a smoky haze in the apartment but clearly the owners didn't smoke - hmmm.

Have to say we liked Adam almost immediately and he's good in my book because he was totally ok with the various four letter words that accidentally slipped out of my mouth. It's not my fault that I cuss inappropiately - I am just a very expressive person :) Anyway - I'm long winded tonight - it's the whole 4 hours of sleep, not 21, thought process problem. Sooooo - Adam showed us the final apartment - and as soon as we walked in we knew it was the one - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths - dining room - lots of light, nice view - freshly painted - perfect. Then to close the deal Adam takes us upstairs to the roof where we stumbled upon roof heaven. The roof is a series of decks with benches and a table and chairs and it overlooks a little park. I have to admit I let out a little scream when I stepped out onto the deck. Kristin started doing her Beyonce dance and Adam, well Adam lit up a smoke and had a moment to himself to enjoy the good work he had done.

So we are keeping our fingers crossed that everything goes through and we get the place.

Stayin' Alive

Luscious Leg of Lamb had the big win tonight at Trivia - 118 points to come in first and win the grand prize - a $30 gift certificate to Kinsale. Here's a Kristi style GOOO TEAM!!! for the win.

In other news - I've been having a pretty good last couple of weeks - almost maniacally happy - having fun - cruising along....

TC and I were walking to the train today and as we were crossing the street I noticed a homeless man pushing a shopping cart - his feet were twisted inward a bit and he kind of shuffled along. In my head I had a moment of "awww" for him and as soon as the thought hit my head my ass hit the ground. My feet - in my freaking clogs - twisted and I fell right in the middle of the freakin' road. I was stunned - I swear if it had been video tapped you would be seeing me win the 10,000 prize on America's Funniest Home Videos. It was like God looked down and said - yep things are going well - I smite thee - bam - I'm gonna drop you like a rock! :-)

Idol Update

Fudge Knocker! I had a whole stupid thing written out and somehow I hit something and it disappeared. So here it goes again ~

Could someone please make a single of Chris D's rendition of Johnny Cash’s Walk the Line? It was smoldering - smoldering - I am going to run out of adjectives to describe his hotness eventually.

Stef and I were talking about how Chris - aka my imaginary boyfriend - exudes this calm quiet confidence that makes him so smoldering. Stef likened his confidence to a saturated sponge - if you were to squeeze him the confidence would drip out. She also gave him a Five Star Review - saying he was more than mere eye candy - but in fact a four course gourmet meal.

Ms. Paula A. seems to have been sneaking into the medicine cabinet again - her eyes looked a little glassy - The girls - Mandisa, Paris, and Katherine did stellar jobs as well.

WTF is up with Paula getting in Simon's face about Taylor's dancing - I thought they were going to have a Dance off. The drama - Drahhhmaahhh!

Kristin countdown - 3 days

Tivo Alert

My favorite little ball of spirit Kristi Yamaoka (the SIU Cheerleader who fell from the pryamid and went out cheering as she was carted off on a stretcher) is making an appearance on Ellen tomorrow. Here's a quote from one of Kristi's (with an "I") fellow cheermates -
"That made me so much better that she was going off cheering," cheerleader Dani (again with an "I") Davis said. "That's totally Kristi. It actually made me cry a little bit to see her still cheering."

I just have one thing to say - It's totally Kristi - totally.

File this under U for useless information

A few weeks ago I cooked some green beans. I ate some of them and put the pan and the leftover green beans in the fridge. When I finally cleaned out the fridge Saturday morning I had a nice surprise. The beans were no longer green - they were shriveled up, black, and stuck to the pan. So I put the pan in the sink and filled it with water. When I got back to it on Sunday an amazing thing happened - the beans not only puffed back up from their former shriveled state but they turned back to Green. I don't know what kind of voodoo magic happened in my sink but I thought it was pretty amazing. I am also easily amused so that may have something to do with my reaction.

It's never Dark Enough

Props to Dan who came up with the best saying of the week - It's never dark enough. So let's see where to start - we've been super co-dependent over the last week - and I am seriously already experiencing withdrawal. Without being too sentimental I just have to say thank you to everyone for A) getting me out of the house B) bringing me out of my winter blues C) being so great and so much fun!! Went to Quincy for St. Patrick's Day - had a great time at the Half Door. We went to an art show last night - got to hang out in a giant bee hive. Had brunch today and then back to the Littlest Bar for a Sunday wrap up. Kristin is coming into town on Friday!!!!! Can't wait!!! Get ready Ms. K!

Silver and Gold