This Saturday, the 16th, at 7pm my family and I will be celebrating the memory of my mother at our home. Everyone is welcome to join us. We will be hosting another memorial service in NJ on Sunday, the 24th, as well. If you need more information, please contact me.

A Temporary Fix

For the past 7 months I have been a temp at Kaplan. For the first few weeks, I would come home crying because I hated data entry. See blog from October. Data entry made me nuts. My eyes were crossed at the end of the day and my head throbbed. It honestly is really funny how things changed. The work did not change, but everything else surrounding the work did - and I guess I did too. I met friends (holla Matt & Amy), enjoyed "free bagel Fridays", carpooled to Marsh for the salad bar, and lunched with friends at El Rodeo and "the deli."

Things started to be not so bad. I began listening to "This American Life" at work. It kept me entertained for hours and now I have to dig deep into the archives to find one to listen to. I had people to lift my spirits and make me laugh. The Sanjaya picture in my cube that Matt put up created a lot of talk. I almost lost some friends when I started to accuse and become paranoid about who stole my cat post-it notes, only to find out they were just hiding from me. I talked a lot of trash about Purdue. I got reunited with an old Alpha Phi friend. I had many awkward discussions about the many similarities between "Ugly Betty" and me with co-workers. I discussed ANTM (America's Next Top Model for those non-watchers) in great detail with Matt each week. I also found out that Matt likes Raven-Symone and that almost was the demise of our friendship. Amy and I talked about all the details of her upcoming wedding (Congrats Mrs. Kern) and I got to see how everything came together.

All of this made the data entry not so bad. This place was such a stark contrast from my previous work environment, so it took a while for me to adjust to the more comfortable and easy-going surroundings. The job that I thought would be the end of me became a blessing in disguise. I couldn't have a job that required too much out of me and put too much stress on my mind. I also needed flexibility to go to appointments and I didn't have the first problem doing so. My stomach wasn't in knots about not meeting expectations and I felt like I could put in my time at work and come home to what mattered.

Yesterday was my last day at Kaplan. My family and I decided that I should be home right now. I need to spend time with my mom and help out. It was getting too hard to try to balance work and home and time has become too precious to spend away. I spent the whole day yesterday talking to people in my "palace" or "pimp cube." (I have a larger than normal cube space and no one knows why I, as a temp, got such a sweet deal.) I thought I was going to get a lot more work done than I did, but it was nice to have people in my cube and saying bye and talking with me. It was a bittersweet day. I headed out to lunch with a bunch of friends and it was great to look around the table and know I made many new friends. A situation that seemed so bleak back in the Fall, bloomed into a wonderful thing by Spring. Months ago I stopped feeling like a temp, but more like a person who was part of a group. I will miss being the princess of my cube palace which was adorned with funny cat calendar days tear-offs and Sanjaya. I packed up last minute last night because I would be too sad to sit in my naked cube for the day. I said "see you later" to my friends and headed home.

Now I am in a new chapter. A chapter that is filled with sadness, hope, love, anger, tears, helplessness, sorrow, and sometimes peace. I hope I can take what I learned from my experience at Kaplan - not how to report insane amounts of data - but the true lesson of it with me. I had no idea that I would come out of this missing it there. Something that seemed horrible become okay. I have to shake my head when I think about where I was at back in the Fall. I would have done anything to work and do something else. I thought I had it all figured out that my time there would be horrible, but I couldn't have been more wrong about it.

Tomorrow at 2pm we have an important appointment with my mom's doctor. We appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and support.

"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” - Washington Irving

Note to Self (Bee)

When I wear a yellow sweater (no matter how cute it is) with black pants, I feel like this.

They always make me feel better

If you are obsessed with my cats like me or just really bored at work, check out my kitty slideshow.

Just Like Kitten

Tomorrow I am getting massage, compliments of Kyleigh and Courtney - thank you very much. I just called and scheduled it. I can't stop thinking about it.

I have decided that if I don't come out of the spa looking like this kitten, I am going to demand a full refund.

Adventures in "The Windy City"

Well Slap My Ass and Call Me Sally

As of today, I have high-speed internet at my house. Do you know what this means people? I don't think anyone can relate at this point because everyone got high-speed 5 years ago. I no longer have the hear the annoying (and archiac) "dial-up" sound. Do you people even remember what that sounds like?

I can play on myspace, load pictures, check my email, and blog without feeling like I am going to pull my hair out. Maybe I will even participate in a little online shopping. Muhaha. I couldn't wait, so I just perused Coach and checked out the purse that I want. I have internet ADD now. Ebay. Kate Spade. Coach. Myspace. I can't stop. I gotta go....shop.

Odds and Ends

I've been busy lately and my blog has paid the price. But after all, I'm not sure how many people come to get their daily snack. My readers have probably withered away and lack the energy to get online. It's like the girl who is on the hunger strike until Sanjaya gets kicked off. I'm still working in Indy and making the commute almost everyday. I just try to zone out and drive to make the commute faster. I'm staying in Indy a couple nights a week with John. He is now living in Broad Ripple, so it is really nice to have him close again, even though we aren't living in the same city. Things in Crawfordsville aren't too exciting. I get so frustrated with the drivers there. Yesterday I pulled behind a car in the left turn lane and the light was green. The car didn't inch out to turn or anything. It stayed behind the line and just looked at the vacant shops on main street. I was shouting obscenities in my car and it really made me angry when people don't wait in the intersection to turn. Anyway, we missed the light and I had to sit behind the guy for a few more minutes.

My sister, Kyleigh, was home last week for her Spring break. It was great having her at home. We played Scrabble, cooked meals, and played the Wii. :) We also shared a no-longer-secret with my mom. When Kyleigh was about 3 years old she was running down the hall upstairs in our NJ house. Kyleigh fell and hit her head really hard on the molding around my parent's bedroom door. She bled a lot and still has a big scar on her forehead from it. Now this is the good part. Fast forward 25 years when Courtney and Kyleigh live together. Courtney decided that she needed to get something off her chest. She told Kyleigh she felt really guilty about something she did. She said it always made her feel bad and she was really to fess up. She confessed that she tripped Kyleigh on purpose that day! She didn't realize that Kyleigh would get really hurt and when she did, Courtney kept her mouth shut. Kyleigh was shocked with horror and it probably scared to death to live with Courtney. What more is she capable of? What other deep dark secrets does she carry around with her? Kyleigh and I told my mom the truth about the story this past week and she was horrified. It is funny to learn the truth about something that you never really questioned.

This weekend John and I are taking the bus on Friday 13th (screech!) to Chicago for the weekend. We have tickets to see the Cubs play on Saturday and the rest of the weekend we will be having fun in Chicago with friends. We also have plans to dine at the Golden Apple. After hearing about it on "This American Life" on NPR, John added it to our itinerary. I'm sure it will be a good time.

I hope none of your jokes backfire today

Photos from California

Here are a few pictures from my trip to California. I might add more later!

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. I know that colon cancer may not be a part of your every day, but it is mine. As many of you know, my mom has stage 4 colon cancer. She was diagnosed at the age of 55. She had no symptoms, no known family history, and felt just fine. She isn't a smoker and maybe has a drink on a rare occasion. Her diagnosis was a complete surprise and it was more shocking to learn she most likely had tumors growing for 3-5 years. She happened upon her cancer by accident, but by then, "this silent killer" had spread. This is something I, along with many others, would like to prevent you from experiencing. I think it is a good idea that there is a month decided to spreading the word about colorectal cancer because it reminds people to take a yearly inventory on their health and mention it to others. I'm trying to do my part by offering information about this type of cancer to you all so you can talk to others about it. Please talk to your parents, relatives, and friends about this. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, accounting for about 20 percent of all cancer deaths. This year alone, more than 131,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer, and 56,000 will die from it.

Colon cancer is also one of the most curable types of cancer if it is diagnosed early. When detected at its earliest stages, chances for a cure are as high as 90 percent. There are several screening and diagnostic methods to detect colon cancer early, before it has spread to vital organs. A colonoscopy is the most common screening method and it can be done as an out-patient procedure.

Studies have shown that the following things have been associated with colon cancer:

• Eating a low-fiber, high fat diet with minimal fruit and vegetables. Limit foods from animal sources that are high in fat, especially saturated fat, such as red meat, milk, cheese, ice cream, and coconut and palm oil. Restrict fat intake to less than 30 percent of daily calories.
• A diet high in red and processed meats
  
• Being overweight
• Smoking (smoking at a young age - in your twenties - increases your lifetime risk of colorectal cancer)
• Inactive lifestyle
• Family history of colon cancer or polyps
• Age - About 90 percent of all colon cancer cases occur in people older than age 50. About 6 percent of people age 75 to 80 have had colon cancer at some point in their lives.
• Diseases of the colon
• Heavy alcohol consumption

You can read about symtoms here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cancer/DS00035/DSECTION=2

It is important to remember even if you don't meet any of the high risk factors you are still at risk and should get a colonoscopy at the age of 50. My mom's only association to this list is that she is over the age of 50. You can find a lot of information on the web about colon cancer, if you would like to learn more. I hope you all can find people to talk to about this and spread the word. Time here on Earth is precious. Encourage your friends, family, and parents to take the proper precautions to ensure a long and healthy life!

25

Today I am 25. I feel like I should be sophicasted by now, but inside I feel like this.

Thanks to everyone for making me feel special today!

Today is Friday and I couldn’t be happier about it. Friday seemed so out of sight this week and I am relieved that Friday is here. I’m really looking forward to the weekend and excited for the Indiana Hoosiers to play again in the NCAA tournament. Last night they beat Gonzaga and they play UCLA on Saturday. I’m going to be in Hoosier Heartland (Bloomington) this weekend, so it will be great to be around some young college kids. I’m at that weird stage in life that if I am on a college campus I don’t look creepy old and strange because I can still pass as a student, but I know inside that I don’t belong there anymore. That my time at IU is over, but I revel in the fact that I can blend in with the masses for now. I used to laugh because it seemed like if you were over 40 and studying at IU, it was a prerequisite that you walked around campus with a “roller book bag” – the kind you pull on wheels behind you. I don’t know why middle-aged people are so averse to a bag, book bag, or carrying their books. Their belongings must be wheeled behind them. Maybe because as you get older, you think you need to bring everything but the kitchen sink with you. Meds, band-aids, lots of pens, some quarters just in case, glasses, sneakers to change into when you walk across campus, etc.

I arrived on Indiana’s campus when I was 18 years old. Since then, I’ve traveled to bunch of places, but Bloomington still remains one the best places in the world to me. My 25th birthday is on Monday and I can’t think of a better place to pre-celebrate. I love it there, roller book bags and all. I guess I have to start being sensitive to the older folks because I will soon be one of them.

I have a morning routine. I like to read the news and gossip. I usually hit up and peruse cnn, perezhilton, and people. Then I check my town's online newspaper to see if anything exciting is going on. Usually it just highlights sports, meth busts, or Wal-Mart. Today I found this huge picture front and center. It totally caught me off guard to see this because it is an incredible contrast from cnn and what is usually there. When I locked eyes with the guy, I couldn't stop laughing. I copied the picture and sent it to John and now he is experiencing fits of laughter. His eyes, his smile, his mouth, his tongue, the slab of fish he is holding - it is all too much. The combination is hilarious. John is going to practice duplicating this face. I can't wait to go home and see it.

California Love

It was 17 degrees when I got up this morning. I need some more California love.

I'm back from California, but under the weather. Some sort of miserable bug got me and I'm feeling really bad. I went to the doctor yesterday and now I am on drugs, but nothing seems to help yet. My head feels like it is in a vice and my throat is really hurting me. I'm taking antibiotics, Cold-Eeze, Sudefed, and Nyquil and nothing seems to be working. All my body wants to do is sleep. I want to rest my head against my keyboard and take a nap. I'll post pictures from my trip when I recover and things settle down a bit. We have an appointment today for my mom because we received some news and need to talk to the doctor. My sister is flying in today. I was in paradise a few days ago, but now that I am back, reality seems to creep it's way back in again.

I'm going to have a brother!

No, my mom isn't having a baby! My sister got engaged over the weekend in Vail! Matt proposed in Vail Village and I was excited for it to happen. I knew it was coming for a little while now because Matt enlisted me a top secret engagement agent. I can't believe I am going to have a brother in-law. We have no boys (besides my dad) in my immediate family, so this will be fun! I am so happy for them. Congratulations, Courtney & Matt!

Happy birthday, ya jerk!

Happy Birthday, Kyleigh. Love you!

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Out of my den

Even I thought I was being dramatic when I used the word "blizzard" in my last post, but that is exactly what we got. We were under a "blizzard warning" for couple days and I'm glad to be integrated back with civilization. At times I thought I was reverting back to a caveman (sorry Geico caveman). I'm very happy to defrost in Southern California in 2 days.

I have to say that for the most part, I did enjoy a couple snow days. I took a nap each day, made delicious dinners, watched TV and movies, and bird watched. Yes, bird watched. John and I watched the little fat puffed up ones, the Cardinals, and even a Blue Jay which reminded John of his pet bird, Jay Boy, who ultimately got crushed by a neighbor on accident. I watched John put on multiple layers of clothes and duke it out with the snow blower. I followed suit and put on multiple layers of clothes to take some winter pictures.

We were finally able to leave the house around 3:30 yesterday and my mom and I got our hair done. I got mine totally chopped off. It is a pretty big change for me. And then for Valentine's Day my parents and John and I went out for a wonderful dinner. It was nice to be out of sweatpants, out and about, and interacting with people. I think being cooped up for a couple days really made the dinner more enjoyable. I don't like winter, but I have to say the good thing about it is that it surprises you with snow days and allows you to spend time with the people you love.

Blizzard Blues

With the winter storm rapidly approaching, I have realized that this could be me in the next 24 hours.

It doesn't seem like that long ago I was dining al fresco and now the outdoor seating looks like this:

BRRRRRRR!

Can you dig it?

I decided to have some fun with an online quiz that is supposed to tell me in what year I belong. I found out I belong in 1973. I wish I belonged in a cooler year - I feel like I am a '50s or '60s girl more than a 1973-er, but I guess this test knows best. It is no wonder why I always love "The Sound of the '70s" CD commercial when it comes on. But honestly, we have to thank the '70s for, like phrases like "leisure suit" and "Have a nice day." I learned all about the phrases of the '70s here. I don't know why half these phrases phased out. I am going to study up and bring some of them back. It is my duty as a 73-er. Anyway, don't be a "cheese weasel" and have some fun and see what year you belong in.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatyeardoyoubelonginquiz/

I swear I have this exact photo from my childhood. Guess not many things changed.


Play that funky music.


Look, I was on a date with JB!

Spring has sprung

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

The people have gone mad. Totally mad. I've never been to the circus before, but I think it would be somewhat like my office today. I keep catching myself thinking that I am in an episode of “The Office.” Today is the last hurrah for people to celebrate the Colts at work until the big game on Sunday. I thought everyone seemed totally nuts on Monday, then more on Tuesday, and so on. Let me tell you what is going on this week. My office has a couple hundred people in it, but my department is located on the 2nd floor. There are quite a few of us and everyone is psyched for the game. My co-workers started to decorate a few days ago and I was pretty impressed with the blue and white streamers all about the office, but I think that just opened the floodgates for more décor. It seems like the only requirement for the decoration is that it must be blue. It doesn’t matter if it is a napkin or a duster, it is in my office. We have a mock goal post with a football piñata hanging from the ceiling. We have inflatable blue aliens (what?!) dressed as bride and groom (what?!) and completely decked out in Colts paraphernalia. They recently were moved to my cube as we took our “congratulations you won the decorating contest” photo and they are creeping me out because they are just looking over my cube at me with their beady little eyes. I can’t walk down any hallway without dodging balloons, streamers, or massive banners. I randomly hear people blast Colts music from their cube. On Monday we received an office email letting us know all the activities for this week and I thought it just sounded a little too much like summer camp. Yesterday we had lunch catered and then were invited to watch the Colts vs Bears game on Madden. Videos games, people. This is totally “The Office.” We all piled into a big room and watched on two projector screens two guys play football on XBOX. There was cheering and jeering and I think some people thought they were really at the game.
I just got back from our office Pep Rally where we there was punch, snacks, games of cornhole going on, and the biggest and most anticipated announcement – who won the office decorating contest. Hands down, my department won and we will receive a pizza party and the circus will continue. I am actually getting into all this hoopla and I’m not even phased by the fact that I am decked out in a Colts t-shirt with my face painted (along with everyone else’s) and that there is tons of blue and white food behind me on the hallway file cabinets.

I am pleased that I participated in the impromptu pitch-in and my blue and white brownies looks stellar. Just moments ago, the football piñata was demolished by 2 or 3 guys as the rest of us watched. I wish someone would have taped it with their camera because it was pretty hilarious. I guess it is true what they say, if you can’t beat 'em, join 'em! I am and I’m loving it!

Go Colts! :)

Are you ready for some puppies?

Ehem, I mean football. Check this out and watch more at Animal Planet. Make sure you check out the kitty halftime show too! Clips are available here. Be sure to watch on Sunday 3pm ET.

February Fun

Hi sisters readers. I’m not sure if anyone reads this besides my sisters anymore, but I guess I will still try to write every now and then. My California dreamin’ has come true – I am officially going to California in less than a few weeks. I randomly bust out in song and belt “Californiiiiiiiiiiiia here we coooooooooooome” just like they do on the OC. It is an instant mood-lifter. You should try it, even if you aren’t going. It might work for you. Before I go, I have to figure out what to pack, get a little shopping done, and try not to have a panic attack before/during flight. I always get so pumped to travel, but then I think about sitting on an airplane and it totally deflates my balloon of excitement. I even saw someone on TV on an airplane the other day and it made me very anxious. Ahhh! I can do it. I can do it for California, right? That is what I always have to tell myself. I have done it for Europe, Atlanta, Florida, Outer Banks and so many others, but it is still hard to do. I have a lot to do before I leave, so that leaves little idle time for me to think. Please don’t remind me about earthquakes either. When did I become such a stressball? There are so many exciting things are around the corner that I will try to concentrate on: the Superbowl, Valentine’s Day, my sister’s birthday, and the Guy Davis Concert are all before I leave! Before I know it, I will be singing “Californiaaaaaaaaaaa here I cooooooooooooome” on the airplane as I self-medicate with lots of wine and my song will become an unrecognizable slur.

My office is getting pretty rowdy for the Superbowl. I’m not a hardcore fan or anything, but I’d love to see the Colts win. I bought my first Colts t-shirt yesterday because it is Colts week at work and has been for the past few weeks and I am tired of wearing the same darn blue sweater. My co-workers are decorating the office and we are having a “cube décor” contest. Ya know what else? I get to watch the Superbowl game early. Yep – at the office. An official football game is planned between the Colts and the Bears on the Xbox. Haha, are we supposed to crowd around the TV and cheer? I feel like I am in a real-life episode of The Office – and I like it!

California Dreamin'

I am sitting at work (coincidentally working on a big CA report) I can’t stop thinking about how I am planning a trip out to California to visit my friend, Jillian. My mind keeps wandering off and I catch myself thinking about blue waters, the Pacific Coast Highway, oceanside cliffs, wineries, beautiful California state parks, flowers, palm trees…and sunshine. I haven’t felt warm sunshine in so long. It is that time of year when the cold kills any memory of spring or summer. I can’t wait for the fresh breezes, flip flops, and beautiful landscapes. I’m craving to smell, see, and hear the ocean and dig my feet into some sand. I’ve always thought that I might live out in California at some point in my life. I think it will agree with me very well. I need and want to be close to home right now, but California tempts me like no other place. Until then, I will be California dreamin’.

Happy "Worst Day of the Year"

W + (D-d) x TQ
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M x NA

Don't know what that formula means? Click here. This mumble jumble decides how bad your day will be tomorrow. Tomorrow is officially declared "the worst day of the year." I think we all should have work off to decrease the effects of this day. Why is tomorrow so bad!?!

I'M SCARED!

I read a few reports that "the worst day of the year" is actually today and I hope it just passed by all of you. Maybe the worst is over and we didn't even have to know. Unless you are reading this on the 24th and your day isn't going well - then, I'm sorry. I guess your "worst day" is today. Let me know if anything bad happens to any of you, I'd like to know if these experts are really on to something.

Read more about the impending doom here:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6847012/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1995669,00.html
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/health/stories/012306worstday.html

*Some states like FL, CA, and Texas may be exempt from this madness due to their wonderful sunny weather.

*update - I have verified that the worst day of the year was yesterday. Whew. Get up and dance! But for real, did y'all have bad days or what?

Bizzare

I just came across the weirdest thing – pet scuba diving. I am honestly speechless and not quite sure what to say about all of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPKvdIU6PK4

Happy Weekend

I am a major animal lover, but since I've seen this picture this afternoon, I can't stop laughing. It is a tad bit disturbing that the cat with its head in the dog's mouth looks like my kitties, but I got over it when I saw the baby kitten's face.


Isn't that expression priceless? I feel like it is saying "WHAT!!!" and is in total shock.

This home is like a circus. The dog is eating the cat, the cat just seems really perturbed, not scared, the kitten is scared out of his mind, and the owner is just chomping on a ham sandwich. And I've got to mention the fact that someone else was there with a camera in their hand to capture this madness. So many things going on in this picture and the only being that seems to care is the kitten. Poor little guy! The only thing that would make this picture crazier would be to see the mysterious sandwich eater shove his food in his mouth like Monte-conda. Then this would all be too much.

Good Call, Ky

Here is a sweet boy, singing a sweet song. Sooo cute! I love how he sings with only his bottom lip.

Is My Humps the new Old McDonald?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UQCS5pLsCE

Taking inventory: Out with the old, in with the new

What I liked about 2006

• Exploring St. Louis
• Game nights with Mike and Lindsay
• Spontaneously grabbing a bite to eat or a drink at Riddles or Blueberry Hill
• Book club
• Summer nights at McGurks
• Tubing in Missouri, oh wait, that was really trashy
• Spending time with my family
• Biking in Forest Park
• Learning how to "geo-cache"
• Mornings at the creperie with friends
• Jumping on the MySpace bandwagon and never looking back
• My vacation in Florida and OBX
• Finding everything that is hilarious in this world on youtube.com
• Mojitos
• St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series
• Whitewater rafting
• My birthday weekend in Chicago
• Exploring the botanical gardens

What I won't miss about 2006

• Seeing every single business incorporating the St. Louis arch into their motto
• John trying to make me go up in the arch again
• Endless interviews
• The "weakness/strength" question. Barf.
• The "Head On" commercials
• Expensive gas
• Natural diasters
• Terrorism
• Any of the songs by Nickelback or the million others who sound like them
• Seeing one more picture of Nicole Richie eating a hamburger

What I am looking forward to in 2007 (sev)

• Saying two-thousand-sev instead of two-thousand-sevEN (we haven't had a number ending in two syllables in a while, and quite frankly, my tongue got lazy)
• American Idol and my ritual dance to opening music
• "The Hills" - I know, you can make fun of me now. I might even give "Dancers Life" a shot too.
• Picking up a new (or maybe old) hobby
• Spending quality time with my family
• Planning trips to see friends in San Diego, Seattle, DC, Denver, OKC, and Boston (be patient, peeps!)
• Tasha's wedding (I promise I will be a great bridesmaid!)
• Reading some good books - got any?
• Getting healthy
• The Guy Davis concert
• My birthday - the big 25!
• Wearing flip-flops again
• Seeing more of Justin Timberlake
• High-speed internet
• Watching more Conan
• Spending more time outside
• Making more visits to Chicago
• Using my Banana Republic gift card - thanks, Court!
• Relaxing with my "Nap" blanket and pillow
• Finding a good job
• Reminding myself: "Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind."
  

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone has a great 3-day weekend and wonderful time ringing in the New Year. Make sure you spiff up on your Auld Lang Syne lyrics. I don’t think many people know the whole song, but I want to go to a party where everyone sings it, just like in the movies.

I hope the New Year brings you good health, happiness, and exciting new adventures. Cheers!

Spreading Holiday Cheer

Check my little "elf self" out!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?userid=48be08e962172cf61cb06acG06122204


*Try the link a few times if it doesn't work at first, it seems to be a little jank.

Big Cat, Small Places - My Cat, Diego

Snack Attack, Beach Style

Check out what happened in the Outer Banks at http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=115267&ran=146714.

Now you can lazily drop your arm down from your beach chair and pick up a bag a chips. It's kinda like Willy Wonka's factory, but a little more on the trashy side.

I need to learn how to do my hair like this. How can anyone have a bad day wearing this adorable pefect hair wave? I could probably achieve the commoner version with lots of shampoo suds, but that is not the real deal. It fits well for this time of year and all. She looks almost Who-ish.

Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, kiss my ass. Kiss his ass. Kiss your ass. Happy Hanukkah.

Christmas vacation is my all time favorite Christmas movie. I have seen it a million times, but I laugh hysterically like I never saw the squirrel scene coming, cringe with sympathy when Clark's Christmas lights don't work and when Uncle Eddie wears the hideous dickie under his white sweater, and wish I could ride a sled (or shall I say fireball) like Clark. Each scene is priceless and you can find my family randomly quoting the movie throughout the entire year. It just becomes more special during the holidays. Maybe it will actually start feeling like Christmas when it isn't 60 degrees outside! Snow is on its way this Friday, so it will be the perfect weekend to spend some time with one of my favorite families, the Griswalds.



If you need more laughs check out some of the amazing quotes from the movie here.