Happiest of V-Days!!

Happy Valentine's Day Betches!!  Haha - not sure why I said that - sounded better in my head.  Anywho…hope all your little hearts are filled with love!  I've gotten 5 valentine's today already …who's jealy?!  1 from my dad, one from each of my 3 nephews and 1 from CCK's lil girl!  I mean I don't really think it gets much better than that!  ANNND my day's not even over…so valentine's day = winning. 

In the last 24 hours, however, not all things have been "winning".  I've had a few mishaps along the way and a few things happen that I'd rather not and/or never thought would happen.  Let's discuss…

1.  We got more snow.  Now I know this isn't going to turn into a weather rant, but seriously - Pax you are a biotch.  Along with each of these lovely days, I've developed a routine of how I need to prepare for the elements.  Huge/puffy/long North Face coat (hood up of course), huge scarf, boots (preferably that come to my knee), mittens and earmuffs (that my cousin made for me from an animal of some sort that he hunted…Merry Christmas).  You can picture in your head how attractive and sex-pot-ish I look.   Line forms to the left boys!

2.  With said elements comes this gross disgusting slush.  It's a mixture of garbage, dirt, snow, sleet, rain and ice…beautiful.  And it's cold as a mo-fo…so if you step off that curb into it…usually you're about calf deep and people - it's miserable!  Yesterday, while waiting for the bus, some idiot thought it was fun to drive like a maniac and spray said sludge/water/grossness all over me…knee down…never been more angry.  

And then while walking to work this morning some guy kicked it and it got all over me…it actually hit the 3 inches of my legs that are not covered by some sort of winter gear…tights out lights out for me (did that make sense…again…sounded good in my head).

3.  I got a LinkedIn request from my former landlord in DC.  I immediately texted Sydney who was dying.  Like why me?  Why now?  Just why?!  We used to live in this garden style building, so there were only about 6 units.  He was a lunatic…spoke with an accent thought he was like this Latin lover.  His maintenance guy, Ricky, and him used to fight ALL THE TIME.  And Sydney and I would put the TV on mute and just listen…best arguments ever.  And my favorite one ended like this…screams screams screams (all in another language) then…landlord to Ricky "I luh you".  

What?!  If you all could have seen the looks on our faces...I can't even imagine.  This was amazing and the best thing I ever heard.  Lesson learned...as much as they fought they always had love for each other.  So yah people…we're now LinkedIn - I'm sure he's going to bring me a lot of professional growth.

4.  Is it weird that I kinda heart the trifecta that all go medals in last night's Men's Slopestyle?!  I mean I feel like their combined age might add up to someone I could legally date, but I'm kinda smitten.  They're just arorbs.  And they're pretty bad-ass…those jumps were no joke.  I literally was clenching my blanket  hoping no one would die.

Well I'm off to Boston for the weekend to visit my newbie nephew…couldn't be more excited!  I hope you all have a fabulous Valentine's Day filled with love, laughs & wine (obvi)!!  XOXO

Some Housekeeping Items

Ok so a few quick things that need to be discussed…

1.  I saw  "Pitch Perfect" and I'm completely obsessed.  Here are some takeaways:

- I want to marry the lead actor/character - his name is Skylar Astin.  

I've never really seen him before this, apparently he had a cameo on "Girls" (HBO).  Umm it's not normal how obsessed I am with him - I'm like a love struck teen.  And it's not even like he's the hottest thing around - his personality in this movie is just perfect.

- I love Rebel Wilson.  

She is a comedic genius and is really going places.  I think she's completely hilar and I want to be her friend.

- I awkwardly admitted afterwards that I wanted to watch it again and write down all the songs they performed so I can go buy the ones I don’t have.  It was like a blast from the past that I thoroughly enjoyed.

- I can't wait to see this again.  I need to watch a second time to capture things that I missed while I was laughing.

- Why are you still reading this and not running to your theatre to see it?!

2.  Is it weird that I didn't watch the debates last night (expect 10 minutes) and instead thought that "Giuliana & Bill" would be more important?!  I’m kinda over all this political stuff - I just want November to be here so I don’t have to deal anymore!  I mean you all know I'm overly obsessed with America - but all this back and forth and lying/not lying craziness is driving me nuts!

3.  My sister is getting married next weekend!!  AHHHHH!!! I can't believe it's almost here!!  I have a backless dress (I know major scandy) and I'm thinking of wearing my hair like so…how do we feel about it??

4.  I had another annoying "people don’t understand special issues" the other day.  I was on the bus and there were open seats everywhere.  I sat down on the end seat, so there were 2 seats to my right.  This woman gets on and sits directly next to me.  And then puts her bag on the seat next to her.  

Umm really?!  Why are you on top of me?!?!  I was like heavy breathing mad.

5.  The Real Housewives reunions were hella nuts!  NJ and NY are two of my faves and both just wrapped this past week.  I don’t even know where to go!  All I can say is - omg Joe Gorga was a stripper - dying.  Teresa needs to check herself.  Ramona is still Ramona.  I love Heather.  Jacqueline needs to stay awake.  I wish Kathy didn't get a nose job - she didn't need it!  Caroline - preach is sista.  Andy - you are a saint. 

Ok so that's all for now.  One more thing - I'm back on the exercise circuit.  Don’t worry the desk person at the gym gave me a "judgy" look when I checked in yesterday.  You don’t know my life - stand back!

Happy 4th!

What up all you suckers?! And I say "suckers" because I am one too. If you are reading this when I have posted it - you are most likely at work. which is where I am. And I'm beyond furious about it. I'm completely throwing myself a one woman pity party. And it doesn't help that it is one of the most gorgeous days out there!

And I'm in here - staring at my computer - willing everyone to go home so I can, too!  But until then - I'll be here - sharing your misery of working before a long holiday weekend!

Last night I went to a work softball game. It was in a word - interesting. Softball is very serious among "worker" - not just where I am - but all over. The other team got into a MAYJOR fight with the umpire - to the point where the umpire almost "ejected" the guy. Wanna know what it was over?! Apparently the umpire stepped in front of the catcher while trying to make a call. There was no ball around and no way he was going to stop another guy from sliding home. But the catcher went all hella crazy and started screaming. Sooo intense!

The highlight of my night however is when some claimed they "tore their oblike muscle". Yes you read that correctly - he kept saying "ahhh my oblike!!". To which someone else yelled "you can't tear it if you can't even say it right - it's OBLIQUE!!". Sheer genius! I was dying laughing!

What does everyone have on tap for this weekend?! I can't wait for that one extra day! So excited to have Monday off! Hopefully the weather will hold out and all my weekend plans of sun, beach, bbq's and fireworks will go off without a hitch! I'm already beginning to channel my patriotism with my outfit today - navy blue/white striped sweater with a white skirt. Missing the red - but I'm just easing into the weekend! So wave those flags proudly and dust off your red, white & blue sundress! We're heading into one of my all time favorite holiday weekends!! Happy 4th everyone!!

P.S. One year my sister & I took a trip to Sanibel Island over the 4th of July weekend. And everyone I saw I yelled "Happy 4th!" - even the toll booth lady got a little shout out. By the end of the day my sister was ready to strangle me and my patriotic spirit! XOXO

Microphone + Cow Bell + Tambourine = One AMAZING Evening!

First things first - congrats Kit & her fab new husband! The wedding was simply amazing and I had sooo much fun!! As did Ruby, Sydney & Hilary!!

I started out the journey to the wedding at 6:30 AM - my train left the station! I thought for sure it would be nice and quiet given the God forsaken hour on a Saturday! Well - let's not forget who I'm talking about and of course I prob rode in the most ANNOYING car on the whole train. I was all psyched because I got my own seat - partly because who travels at that hour and partly because I gave a death look at anyone who even attempted to come near me. Right behind me was a mom and her son - I thought it wouldn't be a problem and an older couple sat diagonal in front of me - again - didn’t think anything of it. I actually thought the woman sitting across from me would be the biggest issue - she was on her phone for awhile when she first got on the train. Well wrong on all accounts! The girl across from me fell asleep immediately upon pulling out and then the fun began. The mom behind me might have been the most annoying person I've ever met. Not only did she literally cheer her son on (who was about 12) while he blew his nose - yes I'm talking "come on - do it again" , "you got it - another good blow", & "one more - keep going - yes - yes - good one" - but this was another one of their exchanges (in her most irritating voice) while she was trying to drill him on his math skills:

Mom: ok honey - what percent of 100 is 50
Son: 18%
Mom: no…not quiet - try again
Son: 38%
Mom: almost there - do it again

And this went on for a good 1/2 hour. I mean really lady - clearly the kid doesn’t know percentages - either teach him - or call it a day! In addition to this lunacy that was ensuing I glance over to find the older couple - like 70 year olds making out. Yup - she was laying across 2 of the seats with her feet up at a 90 degree angle leaning against the window and he was standing over her making out. DISGUSTING!!

Not just because they were in their 70s - I wouldn't want to see it if they were 17! There is a time and place and the Amtrak at 8 AM is neither!! I couldn't get off that train fast enough!!

Luckily Sydney & Hilary were at the station and off we went! We had about a 3 hour car ride ahead of us. Time flew and we were able to catch up and enjoy the ride! We also stopped at Sheetz - which is pretty much my favorite place of life. Best snacks ever! And a relatively clean bathroom! We pulled up to the gorgeous resort just in time to have lunch with Ruby & her husband. We enjoyed a few beers at lunch and soaked up the sun! Then we went to check on Kit's preparation and try to help her with anything she needed! Then we all got ready ourselves for the festivities!

The ceremony was perfect - out on the lawn - it was a beautiful night. Kit looked GORGEOUS!! Everything went off without a hitch - Ruby even had to do a reading and she did so well!! Next stop - cocktail hour outside! They had a great "signature" lemonade drink that Ruby did warn Sydney that it might make her "tootie fruitie"….what that means - I'm still not so sure! It was so nice and I'm so glad the weather held off! After that we headed into the room to enjoy dinner & dancing - 2 of my fav "D" words!

The band was amazing and all of us immediately headed to the dance floor as soon as we were allowed! While out on the floor Ruby looked at me and exclaims, "I can guarantee that the band is going to come at you with the microphone and you're going to have to sing"…literally with in one minute - who had the mic?! This girl - and I got to sing "Respect" - pretty much amazing. As the night progressed I saw a cow bell that I had my eye on - looked at one of the band members and she just handed it over. I've never seen Sydney look more surprised then when I came at her with that thing! It was awesome. Next - oh I'm sorry - there's a tambourine - yes please! Ruby and I climbed on stage - she danced - I tambourined - it was the best thing ever! I even looked out to find one of the random guests video-ing it - so we'll prob be viral by the end of the day. That is all I need for that video to "leak"!!

Unfortunately, the night did come to an end. We made a last stop in the hotel bar. Ruby's husband and I enjoyed some gymnastics - we were critiquing of course. Then we all retired to our rooms. Hilary, Sydney & I ordered room service - which we all fell asleep before it came. Awesome. This was mine and Hillary's exchange when the phone rang:

Me to Hillary (who was sleeping next to the phone): Pick up the phone

Hillary: What?!

Me: Pick up the phone

Hillary: Does nothing

Me: Pick up the phone and say hello!

Hillary: What?!

Me: The phone - that is ringing - pick it up and say hello!

Hillary: Ohhh…(picks up the phone)

Then me and Hillary had a few slices and Sydney remained sleeping - not to be disturbed!

The next day after brunch we all headed back home. The girls dropped me off at the train station where I had to endure screaming and annoying children. But the actual train ride was fine - and I watched The Fighter which was pretty much amazing - the best way to end a great weekend!

Lastly - I'd just like to add that I'm proud to be an American today!  I heard the news this morning and I wish I had that "Value Pack" of flags that Coco and I purchased back on September 12, 2001.  I'd wave those things proudly!  I'll close with this...a lil something I got from Loafers Sans Socks regarding Obama's "real" speech to our country.