“I Need An Adult”...

Yesterday, I met up with a friend that was in town for a few hours due to a pit stop in her travel schedule. We had a blast – chatting over lunch and bringing life into JJ Foley’s at 11:130 am. I was dubbed the “most enthusiastic customer” by the bartender.

We mocked Ohio only to get called out by the Midwesterners in the bar – hey, not our fault that you live in a square state. And I know that I am loud when I talk, but I was mixing my language too so they didn’t get the full extent of the Ohio bashing.

I dropped her back off at South Station, got passed by a block full of zombies chanting “Brains” (interesting but no one would have batted an eye if it was in NYC) and decided to go back to the bar because they had a clean bathroom and I was not ready to leave Boston yet. I usually do not do things like that by myself– it was fun though. The place has an awesome vibe and the bartender’s accent helped too. “I need a shot like I need less hair, Darling.”

Fast forward a few hours – I have made new friends (all named Brian), tied 8 games of “Rock, Paper, Scissors”, handed out “Make A Girl Feel Special” tips, had many, many Hoegaardens and have actually used my real name during introductions. Oh, throw in some Shenanigans and you have a complete picture.

I’m just going to blame the haircut – it definitely brings out my mischievous side. But being told over and over again that I’m “cute and adorable” will do the same thing.

I’m thinking that there will be no more hanging out in bars with multiple Brians unless I have a chaperone – to quote Family Guy “I need an adult”.

Hope - 1 year later...

It's been a year since you arrived...you rocked so many worlds....you proved what I knew in my soul to be true......yet it is also the reason that I was upset.....

We will meet one day.....

Double Huggles….

And then some. And then some more. And I know that it doesn’t fix or change things.

The newest addition to the pack of kids decided not to join us. Oh little one, you will be another angel to keep watch over us.

Please go here and leave her and her family some love.

Honest Scrap...

“It’s a Major Award!” - I had to keep her title – it’s funny. Thank you to BeeOhVee!

The rules for this award are as follows:
1.) List 10 honest things about yourself
2) Pass it on to 7 cool people who embody the spirit of the Honest Scrap

So here's some Honesty from me...

1.) I have to make sure that all my garbage cans are empty when I have visitors coming over.

2.) I used to count stairs as I walked up or down them – if the number ended in an odd number, I’d have to do a double step to make the number even…..I used to rationalize it by saying that I’m a Libra – I need balance.

3.) I overpack – mainly shoes – especially when the trip involves driving somewhere (more room for stuff!) – I usually end up wearing a third of the shoes, but still continue to do it. I have received gifts addressed to “The Queen of Overpacking” because of this.

4.) I have learned to control my over-expressive face over the years, but disgust is the one that I really can’t hide.

5.) I fear that my lack of patience with some older people will haunt me/be revisited upon me when I get old.

6.) When I get interested in something, I have to research it up, down, left and sideways until my curiosity is satisfied/I have exhausted all resources. I am left with a brain full of obscure facts that I randomly share.

7.) My favorite F-word really is Frolic, not Free.

8.) I am very well aware that I am emotionally high maintenance – hug me!!

9.) It is easier for me to help others in lieu of dealing with my own pain – helping them actually does help me in it’s own way.

10.) I have a good sense of direction, but have become accustomed to using my GPS as a crutch and get nervous if I don’t have it with me on long trips.

I’m not going to tag anyone else, especially since I know the ones that would do it were already tagged!

I want...now...

Rob.....Italy.....shirtless.....I want.....now.....

And yeah, I want to be kissed like that too…

This link has all the thumbnails, not just the one that we really wanted to see...

http://www.popsugar.com/3196743

Notes to Self…..

Don’t think too much while driving on a gloomy rainy day.

Fix the magic wand – it seems to be broken.

Writing certain blog entries after thinking in the car too long will cause a riot – don’t post it.

Remember the sunscreen – it’s summer and you have pale skin.

Beware of any situation that involves a skanky blonde.

Continue to be cryptic about certain things.

Find a special occasion for that wine bottle that does not have one anymore.

Don’t be so cryptic about others.

Hush Puppies From Heaven…

Sweet Tea Vodka – I love you, I love you, I love you….but I had to get the Bloody Mary Sunday morning – I know you understand.

The rest of Sunday was spent at Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant & Crabhouse – we were tempted to have some “bah-bequeh”, but opted for seafood and buckets of Coronas instead.

Why is my purse full of wine corks?!?!

Life lesson – if you find yourself partying with people that you really don’t know and then are ROPBMAO (rolling on the pier barfing my ass off), make sure that the guy that comes to save you is not just looking to throw away your empty glass!


Oh the humanity – Sally, did you see the others?? What happened???

I just want 1 crab…….or a hush puppy….in my mouth.

“That’s what she said!” was used a few times.

Random announcements - “You’re dragging anchor” and “You’re boat is drifting away!”

Brown chicken brown cow!

Hush puppies from heaven!

And it was cool to see other people in “get out of my head” mode – I did pick up their car chant though – it was used a couple of times on the way home.

I know I said it before, but I’m invited back, right? Miss you guys!!

Manass-ass....

I’m so not ready to be back at work today. I want more time in Virginia – just enjoying the company of fun people! The drive was SO worth it – I miss them – it’s such a fun bunch! And I even got back home in enough time (no real traffic) to relax and unpack – not just walk in, drop everything at the door and fall into bed.

Turns out that I was on the Inner Loop of the Beltway when I thought “All the tight turns at high speeds make me feel like I'm driving in a video game!” The beltway is awesome when there is no traffic – ok, MY side had no traffic – the other direction was at a crawl.

We had a gorgeous day at the La Grange winery with fabulous conversations followed up by taking the party to The Hay.

I made new friends – “You’re so cool, ZzzZZZzzz”. By the next morning I was Z-bot and it shifted to Zebra at one point. Tee-hee.

Manass-ass....You want some Dumbfries with that?

“He was standing there, being all Latvian”

“Oh ja – After Eight dinner mints!!” (I found a wrapper in the backseat of my car Monday morning)

“All our kinky stuff involves dill.”

What’s the past tense of tweet? *snicker* I now have that word in my head every time I tweet.

“I had to lick him – he’s new!” I blame the entire “you have to lick it before you stick it” chat about the GPS suction cup thingie that somebody *cough* Matt *cough* started.

You can’t out rock star Audrey – there is no way – don’t even try!!!

Memorial Day...

Pony!

Ok, so you don’t get it, it's ok, I'll share.

Pony is like the “Flat Stanley” of my group. It started with my innocent reply of “A pony?” when asked if someone could get my anything else. And then I started using it all the time.

One friend threatened to get me a My Little Pony so that I would have one. Heck, my friend’s daughter has a shirt that says “When I get older, I will demand a pony”. Nope, I had nothing to do with that, he picked it out for her and then had to immediately call me to tell me. "Pony" was used as a code word to hide booze at a wedding after party. "Pony" was also shouted to distract a groom so he would not see the bride until the right time.

And then came the first Vermont trip - the Pony that you see in pictures showed up. So now we just trade him - especially if you are going somewhere fun. Pony is a bit peeved about not going to Hawaii, but he’ll get over it.

Heck, he even has his own FB group.

As for me, when asked if when asked if they can get me anything else, I ask for a Jaguar (the car, not the animal), the Cabana Boy, an appletini, Edward Cullen, a bright and shiny object or whatever strikes me at the moment....

I See You....

Does that stare mean that you want me to quit my job and join you as you travel the world?

Let me think about it.....definitely a yes!

Thank you to the gang at http://www.robsessedpattinson.com/ for today’s man-candy shot!

V for Vendetta...

Imagine my disappointment when I found out that these were not my minions arriving....

Ambassador of Latvian Rock....

I went to camp with this guy's younger brother....they formed Mācītājs on Acid, or “Minister on Acid.” Nifty article! And they are a trip to see live.....

Latvian Invasion - The band would always sing and speak in Latvian onstage, project English translations of their lyrics onto a screen behind them, and dress in crazy costumes like skin-tight silver bodysuits or colored Christmas lights.

Mail, Mail & Mail...

I know that I do not single handedly keep the post office in business, but I like to think that I help. I still send birthday cards, occasional letters and thank you cards.

I just like the concept. You come home from work, open the mailbox and it’s exciting – you never know what you’re going to get! And it adds a personal touch to see a decorated envelope in among the bills and junk mail. (my mailman probably cringes at my tiny mailbox on the days that my samples arrive!)

I’m still trying to find a legit group to send my expired coupons to that will forward them to the troops stationed overseas. Cool thing is that since a base is still considered to be US soil, the only service to use would be the postal system!

Swag, Swag, Swag....

Since I am obviously in Deal/Freebie mode today (ok, that’s every day), I have to share about Swagbucks too.

Easiest explanation - you win stuff when you use their site to do an internet search.

The results are powered by Google and Ask. All the "Deal Moms" are using it/recommend it, so I figured that it would be worth checking out. I always wait a while before sharing stuff with my friends – I have to take it for a test drive/kick the tires myself!!

I started about 3 weeks ago and have earned 81 Swagbucks so far. I'll be cashing in for some Amazon gift cards! Check out the store here - http://www.swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-home

So, if you want to try it out – here’s my referral link – http://swagbucks.com/refer/DizzyVizzy - you will get some Swagbucks just for signing up!!

New Deo from Dove!!

Sorry boys – it’s “Girl Talk” time – no, not the band – stop reading unless you are very interested in deodorant!!

Just us girls?

If you are a guy and are still reading, it’s ok...you can stay...

So, I’m feeling all cool – I got to try out the newest Dove deodorant – Ultimate Visibly Smooth!!

It smells lovely (Wild Rose) and even better, it minimizes the look and feel of underarm hair over time! w00t! I’ve been using it about a week and a half and it is now going to be a permanent part of my daily beauty regimen!

So, it’s a 24 hour anti-perspirant and it leaves you stubble free longer. Hmm…what’s not to like? Bonus – it does not leave white marks!

http://www.dove.us/visiblysmooth


They have a Facebook page and are doing a giveaway (picture on the left) a week –

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dove-Visibly-Smooth/58040884511?v=wall&viewas=0


I have great coupons so that you can get your own! Just email me your name and mailing address at dizzyvizzy at hotmail.com if you want me to send you one.

Just wanted to mention it again - Dove provided a complimentary sample and coupons for me to share. Yay for Dove letting me try new things and letting me share with my friends!!

"Life After People"

Tivo found a new show for me last night – the History Channel's “Life After People" - I started watching it and found myself enthralled for hours.

It shows what would happen to the planet after all the people were gone - how rampant the wildfires would be in California, how quickly Washington DC would revert back to being marshland, what happens to the bodies that are cryogenically frozen, how long it takes nature to take over, etc.

http://www.history.com/minisites/life_after_people

Even though the narrator constantly saying "One day after people", "One week after people", "Five years after people" and so on, does get a bit annoying, I recommend that you check it out!

H1N1 & Twilight....

Just goes to show that everything ties back to Twilight.....

Back in 1918, the H1N1 virus strain had another name - the Spanish Influenza.

Yup, the very same illness Edward Cullen was dying of when Carlisle found him and turned him into a vampire.

http://twilightnovelnovice.com/2009/05/04/remembering-the-1918-spanish-influenza/

Canadia?

Internal line - *ring* *ring*
Me – “Yes?”
Foreman – “Hey, is Canada part of the European Union?”
Me – “Umm, last time I checked it was directly to the north of the USA, so that’s a no.”
Foreman – “Are you sure?”
Me – “Canada has not moved and it is definitely not part of Europe.”
Foreman – “Oh, ok, Bye!” *click*
Me - *bangs head on desk repeatedly*
Boss – “At least he called to ask before spending money on the wrong supplies.”

Neglected Landmarks....

I have a weak spot for grandiose decaying architecture – as in "I have to stop and photograph it" weak spot.

On my way back from yesterday’s graduation, I passed by the former site of Danvers Insane Asylum.

When I first moved up here, I had heard about it but had not done my research. It became an unplanned stop on a road trip a few years ago – “Wait a minute – what’s that up on the hill?!?!?! OMG – STOP THE CAR!!!” All that was left at the time was the façade, but it still gave me chills. The pictures did not do it justice – it’s the oldest example of gothic architecture. The developer kept the facade and built condos behind it and then there was a “mysterious fire” that destroyed what was left.

Same thing with the Mary Murray ferry – I made a wrong turn on the way to Delaware and it gave me one last chance to look – it’s being disassembled. But it also gave me the opportunity to share the ferry's story.

And on my way to the most recent Instrument show, I stopped to take pictures of a factory. Beautiful but decaying.

If only I could get onto Bannerman Island!! (they suspended the hard hat tours)

Cum Lau-DE!

7 am on a Saturday morning – where am I?

Not in bed…..Not continuing to party……Not really awake though…..

I’m on the road headed way, way North…..as opposed to way, way, way North…

Why? For a good reason – a graduation! My partner in crime is an official bean counter certificate holder!!!

We definitely had more fun in the audience than she did during the ceremony.

Upon walking in to find seats, we noticed that the programs on the student chairs were placed with OCD precision – every single one was at a 45 degree angle – impressive!

We settled in with Pony and waited for the rest of the crew to arrive. Even though I have not heard it in quite some time, “Pomp & Circumstance” is still a funeral dirge in my mind – must be from having to play it annually for many, many, many, many years.

I was going to tweet during the day, but wrote it all down instead and even got help from the others...

Hayden Christiansen just got an honorary degree? He was in Star Wars!! Oh, Christopher…boo….

The college president has a Flavor Flav neck hanging thing…it could be a clock…

Is that her? Nope, Asian Invasion….

Ooo – something sparkly – it’s her! Nope, another girl….

I see her!! She’s scowling!?!? “She’ll smile when she sees us”. Sure enough, a minute later she was a beaming. (and she told me later that she was squinting to find us)

Somebody found every dirty word in the program and had to show me…

Ooo, they have a sign language lady - she’s fun to watch!

And the closed captioning person had some mistakes…..Masters of Sinz (backspace) Science…..

What, no Masters of the Universe?

Why does she get to wear the fuzzy beret?

Dumbledore just won an award!

Keith Moon got an award? Isn’t he dead?

We could open that one bar that overlooks the stage and starts charging….the crowd would not let them shut us down!

Wait, they really are selling concessions – popcorn anyone?

The Commencement Speaker sounds like Kermit!

He sounds like the SNL announcer! Cum Lau-DE! I will never be able to say it the same way again…

Pony & Pooh are causing trouble….quick, get the camera!

Angry voice - “What did you do with my program!!” Reply – “It’s against your chest”. Ooops.

Look Winny Pooh is graduating!

“I heart my Instrument” may or may not have been shouted at the end of the ceremony….after the quintet had stopped playing and the last 20 students were filing out……

The silliness continued over lunch/dinner (Linner? Dunch?) – “Nutfield House of Pies”. No alcohol needed! And we were tired, so our comprehension skills were in the toilet…..Rubber Duckie Cushions? Rock rhymes with rock!!!

It was a great day and I’m glad that everyone participated (yeah, we broke her!) – it made for a good time with friends even better….

I Have A Heart On....

This was my last show for a while – there aren’t any shows that really fit into my schedule – plus my other friends have been neglected….oddly enough it’s all balancing out.

Friday night’s venue was not what I expected – at all. I was already feeling iffy about the place while in the parking lot and then I was told to get my ass inside – by a stranger – classy. Not my scene – I can adapt to most environments, but this place easily could have been a clip out of Blues Brothers – the band plays in the cage and has bottles thrown at them.

Two bikers walked in arguing – they stood at the bar next to me – continuing to argue. Full on yelling at each other and the bartender would not serve them until they calmed down – they didn’t, but at least they went outside. For ten minutes. And then they were back. Umm, trying to watch and listen here guys….and I know that you don't want to buy a CD/sign the mailing list......I have no desire to be near a bar fight! It happened twice – not cool.

So, besides the bikers......."The Truth Is" has a new bridge (I liked it), the lead singer has a new tattoo which takes a five minutes to read, the bartender was nice (she made a new friend – I think that they will be happy together) and I am happy that we didn't traumitize anyone in Dela-Vegas.....

Human x 2.....

Like most of us, we think that we know what we’re doing but we don’t fully. We get confused at times and we need guidance - we’re only human.

I had to write the last couple of entries just to get them out of my brain and into the universe. I hope that those that know me (in real life) will not misinterpret any of them.

You guys all rock – each in your own special way. Yes, I mean all of you – even if I am one of many, many (many x ???) "special" people in your life.

Change happens – it’s inevitable and we can’t control it. All we can do is embrace it and figure it out as we go along.

OK, enough with the emotional stuff, we now return you to your regularly scheduled "Random Bits of Sparkle".

I Want.....

I want to be standing next to RPazz...

And I totally want her shirt....

Two Clean Jokes...

The maker doesn’t want it, the buyer doesn’t use it, and the user doesn’t see it. What am I talking about?


A Coffin!



and


What did the 0 say to number 8?


"Nice Belt"

Creation....

I thought this was an interesting marketing tool – the billboard is not real – they took a photo and photoshopped it in.

There are a few other venues, but I liked this ad the best….has nothing to do with the muscular back that may or may not belong to ones of the stars in the movie...nope, not at all....

Revealing...

The big bad voodoo granddaddy secret is getting out - to a very select few - I feel better disclosing it now since I have a firm handle on it - I had to solidly deal with it before I shared.

No, not THAT secret....the BIG secret!

I should probably stop prefacing the “big reveal” with “You want a distraction? I’ll give you a distraction!” or “You want f*#ked up? I’ll give you beyond f*#ked up!!”.

But I don't want the pity or the anger that goes with their reactions.

I just want to explain why I was the way that I was. And should circumstances ever change again, I need acceptance....

Me in a Couple of Years?

There are about 9 different ways to take this....


see more Lolcats and funny pictures

Stathamology...

This reminds me of the Marine jokes – crossing the ocean on foot, chewing on a box of nails…

Only it's with Statham.....

Iceberg - Right Ahead.....

I recently discovered Les Barker - his poetry includes "Guide Cats for the Blind" and "Dachshunds With Erections Can't Climb Stairs".....here's my favorite....

"Have you got any news of the iceberg?"

On a cold rainy night on a Liverpool quayside
In the years before the Great War
The world was in shock at the loss of Titanic
So proud had they been days before.
Relatives gathered for news of their loved ones,
To read through the list of the dead,
When into the throng came a sad-eyed Polar Bear,
And to the clerk at the counter he said…

Have you got any news of the iceberg?
My family were on it you see,
Have you got any news of the iceberg?
They mean the whole world to me.

My wife and children were coming from Greenland
To be by my side in the zoo.
Belinda's my wife and the eldest's called Bernard, and Billy, well, he's only two.
I know on the ship there were hundreds of people,
And I know the iceberg's not yours,
The Polar Bear's eyes held the start of his teardrops
He covered his face with his paws.

It's been over a year since I last saw my children,
I left home to build my career:
I've worked very hard, I'm a star in the circus,
It's all been for nothing I fear.
There's my face on the poster,
We're in town this week.
My Children were meeting me here.

Everyone watched as he struggled to speak.
By now all the people had gathered beside him,
His grief was one they could share,
The people around him in silence and sadness,
Listened to the sad Polar Bear.

I wanted my children to see me performing,
And Belinda, she would have been proud.
At last, lost for words and his tears flowing freely,
The question was asked by the crowd.

Have you got any news of the iceberg?
My family were on it you see.
Have you got any news of the iceberg?
They mean the whole world to me.

Warts & All....

It's a movie quote but it's so true.

"She never would have looked at me the way she did at him."

I never want to be on either end of that phrase.

Then you take my phrase “if you love them, you love them warts and all”. It just sums it up for me - you find their quirks endearing.

I have been fortunate to have that in my life – someone who found all my talking endearing. Someone who would listen to me read the recipes off the box just to hear me talk. Someone who would go out of their way to make me laugh, but they didn’t need to do much. Someone who found me adorable 1,010% of the time. Someone who totally "gets" me.

Something that just naturally flows – I'm not sure that that will ever be recaptured but I don’t want to settle for less. I know that the possibility exists. Settling for anything else would be stupid.

Right...Left....

Wow....the web has something for everyone....

Close ups of celebrity feet....umm, eww...

http://barefootmalecelebs.com/

Introvert & Extrovert....

This is my favorite candid shot of all time - it sums up our personalities....

Freeze Frame...

I already knew that the pirate was an awesome photog - then I got this pic sent to my cell.

Incredible! I am running out of adjectives!!

Weekend Brain....

For some reason today, this is easier for me than writing a tome about the weekend….

I’m half asleep and hear waves which leads to the “where am I” thought – near a beach? - turns out it was a very strong breeze.

We don’t do drugs – you can’t dealsmith them - there are no coupons!!

The Exchange – hung out there with my brother and a pirate – both ditched me at one point to lick a yellow Ferrari (yes, you read that right). I had a great time playing catch up and we will definitely hang out again! (odd that we didn’t take any pix!) And the pirate shirt inspired me to haul out some Bus 4 jokes about 4, 7 and 10 year olds….heh….

The same pirate was all cutesy when telling me about his “Match made in the woods” – I could not say “Aww!” enough!!

It’s was declared over and over again that my strength is also my weakness. Yup, I know.

Things to say when you only have 2 minutes to chat - “How was the spa? Did you get a happy ending?” Umm, no. “You better not, those only come with my massages!!!” And drink…..definitely “sh*tbag wasted”….

Pony - traveled to TGI Friday’s, tried to dunk his head in a beer there, ended up with nifty legwarmers and then had a photo shoot in the garden.

“If you hear my voice, you are late, if you hear my voice and are not picking up the phone, you are in BIG trouble…..Love ya – bye!”

M-O-M Day – Pony’s absence at brunch was noted by the M-O-M, but he was there for cake and champagne only to have grandma shake him and declare that he is a cat toy. And then she wanted to know why we were only drinking water….

Mom learned that we did listen and retain her advice over the years – since we repeated a lot of it back to her when she was headed out Saturday night - “You’re going to a party? If it gets uncomfortable, you call me and I will come get you - just blame it on me. And don’t take a drink from anyone that you don’t know. And if you are told to put your keys in a jar, you just leave – blame it on us. Don’t forget to wear a scarf!!!”

Mmm..bacon....

http://oracleofbacon.org/

You can use any actor's name...I found a connection between Jason Statham & RPazz!

37!?!?!

Sniff....I can't make the "37!?!?!" joke anymore since somebody a birthday yesterday....

But it leaves them eagerly waiting until they have an entire year to torture me with it...

Ranch!!

No idea why this popped into my head, but we used to randomly "Ranch" at work when they first came out....possibly because our offices were right behind Wendy's....

Huggles...

As you all know, I am a fun aunt to many, many kids. Well, the newest addition that won't be here until September has just given his mom quite the complication.

Please go here and leave her some love and words of encouragement.

She is one of my oldest (as in long time, not age-wise) and dearest friends - we don't get to see each other much and I miss her oodles.

Since I don't have the medical degrees to help, I am offering what I have - a hug, a distraction, a person to vent to and a shout out on the web.

Hugs, hugs and more hugs - sorry that I can't do it in person, Ishkabibble.

Demanding....

My car was being fresh this morning! Pretty direct, huh?

Morse-E = Morrissey

In one of the last Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends episodes, they introduces Morse-E.....if you are a Morrissey or Smiths fan take a look.....Panic on the Promenade.....

Get Your Own Instrument!!!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Instrument's album is now available on CD Baby!!

Go here – Take the link – Take it!!!

http://cdbaby.com/cd/instrument

(ok, I really had to refrain from saying “Take it, Bitch!” *snicker*)

Four distinct musical backgrounds blend elements of folk, pop, and rock to unveil something unique, honest and inspiring tracks.

Recommended if you like - The Cure, Wilco, Coldplay

And after being asked on Saturday “You know all the words?’ (umm, mostly!) - I love the fact that they included – “The four members of "Instrument" will keep playing and touring until everyone is singing along.”

I do heart my Instrument, I really, really do!

Life Lessons With Pony!

Thanks to a guest photog (my brother) - we have some more "Fun with Pony!" as he shares some life lessons.....


See No Evil



















Hear No Evil













Speak No Evil

Just wondering....

Where did the phrase "Rip your lungs out" and "You're the cat's meow" come from?

AND


Why do I have the snappy comebacks only WAY after the fact? (oh yeah, I was a taken by surprise!)

Subtle Signs....

Bad Car!!

I really like that the stereo plays MP3’s BUT……

The most commonly uttered phrase in my car while we were driving to and from Delaware - “Out of 178 songs you had to pick that one!?!?!”

We even swapped discs to see if it would help, but the “random” feature kept choosing songs that were ridiculously clued in to what we were discussing. (and the topics were all over the spectrum!)

And it continued this morning…..

"Hi, I'm In....Delaware"

Life is just way too short - I was just bound and determined to have a good time! (and I did and it was good) There was so much that went on – all crammed into 48 hours – I am still processing it – so, I offer a recap.

Biggest Difference From a Regular Show: We actually got to hang out with ALL the band boys instead of everyone going their separate ways at the end of the night. (made for some very interesting conversations)

Bounciest Moments:
1. Doing a “Booty, Booty, Booty, Rockin’ Everywhere” dance behind someone every time they tried to use the mirror. (I like the new haircut, it definitely helps me channel my sassyness.)
2. Not being able to sit still during dinner – listening to a steel drum band and being out of the car just made me want to dance - I was bouncing in my chair for most of the meal.
3. Dancing to Da Rezarekt despite the fact that they heckled us a bit “We ain’t got no merch table – we ain’t got no merch girls!!”

My Most Overused Phrase of the Weekend: “Plausible Deniability”

Most Repeated Phrases in 10 Minute Time Frames:
1. Shut up, (insert my name here)!
2. Dude, your eyes are so bloodshot!
3. That’s unsanitary!
4. Hey Destruction! (yes, the joke is now officially dead)
5. That was not a proper lick! (leading to the Great Lick Debate)

Definition Moment: “So, which one’s your old man? “ None of them! “So, you’re a groupie!” No, a fan and a friend!! If they sucked, do you think we would drive down here to see them? “Hmm, ok, let’s get another drink!”

Social Moments:
1. Hey, White Pick Up Truck Guy!! Whatcha doing? (10 mins later) Are you still there White Pick Up Truck Guy? Come up here and hang out with us! (20 mins later) Hey, White Pick Up Truck Guy – wanna be my friend on FB?
2. Participating in the bachelor and bachelorette party’s “Non-Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt” – two of us have an oral contract with B-Dizzle to hunt down a bra for him otherwise we are not allowed back in the state.
3. (to be read in full-on gush mode) You have a HIM tattoo!?!? What’s your favorite song?

Funnier Moments:
1. Liberating seashells – I had too many floating around my place, so there are now Jersey Shore seashells in the surf in Dewey Beach, DE.
2. Trying to get 6 people through a sliding glass door before someone puked out on the balcony.
3. One guitar player finally submitting to hugs only to be licked. *snicker* We broke him!

Oddest(?) Moment: Talking to one brother and getting spanked by the other one…

Public Apology Moment:
1. Sorry for the flash - you know that he would drop his drawers and show you himself if you were in NC!
2. The Kick Heard Round Vermont – I still feel bad and I will always feel bad about it.

Most Band-ish Moment: Instead of returning to the after-party with rope, they came back with guitars and started to play. No need for a pick, use a Hennessey bottle!

Moral Compass Moment: Mine has not moved – I’ll have fun and run around with you to a certain point, but I do not and will not trade family members.

“Deer Caught in Headlights” Moment: You really, really surprised me twice.

We got back to the hotel and the birds were singing but at least I was able to get a few hours of sleep before we got back on the road!

Treats.....

In honor of @Jasonstathamno1 not shutting down her Twitter site due to people being jerks and threatening her kids, I give you this - man candy for the day!

(Seriously, threatening her kids over something that you didn’t like on Twitter?!?!)

Hug Me!!

Today is International Hug A Latvian Day!!

It's really easy to participate - find a Latvian and hug one!

So, HUG ME!!!