Why?

This week, many things have crossed my mind. There have been many changes going on or talk of changes and it always brings up one question, why?

Why do co-workers use other co-workers to benefit themselves at their co-worker's expense? That is vindictive and selfish and just hateful. After you are used, how can you trust that co-worker again? Basically, you can't. So that takes my back to the first question, why do they do it?

Why do friends treat other friends the way we have been? We are all friends; there should be open and honesty. There is always talk of saying that we will always be there for one another, no matter what the situation, now is your chance, put it to the test. There will always come a time when you will make your friend upset, but that is when you suck up your pride and apologize. Or when you have decided to make a big change in your life, tell your friends, let me be excited with you. Don't just let them find out somehow, then they are hurt. Why didn't they get a call or a "hey let's grab a coffee/beer." If you are planning on doing something, tell your friends, don't worry about their reaction, because if you don't tell them, then you are just making it worse. It is as if we all need to go back to kindergarten and learn how to treat one another.

Why are there so many secrets? Everyone has their secrets, yes that is understandable. But who enjoys walking around and hearing everyone whisper. It just gets frustrating. Is there really that much gossip out there that needs whispering about? I try to stay out of it as much as possible at work. It is too much, and in the end who cares who said what. I don't care if you don't like my shirt or if you didn't like how I used a certain color in an ad over another. Is it really that much fun to talk about? Why people?

Why do people enjoy telling other people off?
Why do people enjoy hurting others? If the answer is to make themselves feel better, how can that make you feel better? That would make me feel worse.

Well I could go on, but there are too many whys. And I am tired of them. I am tired of the hurt that ties into it all. YOU TIRE ME PEOPLE. Sorry this isn't a cheery post - but I am tired of it all.

I am off to go make some food. We all know I love my food.

Chase-Pitkin - 2 days left

Music

I can sit down with a friend and have a discussion about music last all day. There is this magic behind it that is just amazing. Music makes you smile, laugh, and cry. With all the different formats and tones, it just lets your emotions run wild. Music equals fascination.

A good song writer, to me, has the ability to write a song that has a personal meaning to them and the listeners are able to relate to it. Who doesn’t enjoy a good love song when they are in the beginning stages of dating and everything is perfect or a good breakup song when that “perfect” relationship is over. Or the songs that you want to belt out at the top of you lungs when you are driving down the street. Music brings joy to so many people, and it is something that I don’t know if I could ever live with out.

I overheard someone mention that they don’t like music. I was stunned, who could say such a thing? I tie music to my memories. When I hear Yackity Yak or Purple People Eater, it reminds me of the times when my brother and I would perform little concerts for my parents (mom and dad, I am sorry we made you listen to us ruin perfectly good songs) and when I hear Say My Name it takes me back to Purdue and dancing like an idiot in my friends dorm room. Hundreds of songs have these fun, idiotic memories that I never want to forget, and with out those songs I wouldn’t have them. So when I hear someone say they don’t like music, it crushes me.

Music can turn your horrible day into a good one; it can turn your tears into a smile. Listen to the lyrics; see what they mean to you. I enjoy all formats of music, and yes I enjoy my country as well. As always, give it a chance. It isn’t about the dog dying, my truck broke down…it has good meanings behind them. Place memories to the songs you hear when you are out with friends, or when you are home working through something. Music can play an important role in your life, and if you are one that doesn’t care for it, give it a fresh chance.

I'M MOVING

YAY! I was having the worst afternoon, and then I get an email from our office manager informing me I can move to a new cube over the weekend! I have been needing a larger cube for a while now, and it was just offered to me. I can't begin to tell you how excited I am. I think it will be for the best. A different location will be for the best.

Other than that. I am pretty boring. Right now I can't wait to go home. And it is that time, so this will be short. I am getting excited, the INDY 500 is just about 2 months away! I can't wait to go this year. Last year, with all the weddings last year I was unable to go. But no sir, not this year. Screw the weddings, and baby showers (and yes, I am skipping a baby shower for this!) - it is indy car time!! I watched the end of the Toyota 300 on Sunday. There seemed to be many crashes - and even one died once he reached the hospital. That got me thinking that it would have to suck, but then not exactly, he died doing something he loved. I can only hope that people would be able to pass doing something they enjoyed that much. I just hope he wasn't in too much pain. If I was given the chance, I would drive that race in a heartbeat. What a thrill. While I was at Purdue, I wished I was well-known enough to be chosen to be a driver in the Grand Pre race. Ah, the dreams!

Well, I am heading home. A couch waiting for me and an uncle to call and check on. Kyle - did you hear Craig had a mini stroke? He was in strong for a while, supposed to be released this afternoon.

Good night all! I am off to disappear into my home.

Read Much?

I hope this song gives girls (and men) the realization that their significant other isn’t the most important part of their lives. If you haven’t heard the song, below are the lyrics. I just heard it on the radio - so I had to post it. I know you all love my country music!!

She Let Herself Go – George Strait
He wondered how she'd take it when he said goodbye.
Thought she might do some cryin'; lose some sleep at night.
But he had no idea, when he hit the road,
That without him in her life, she'd let herself go.

Let herself go on a singles cruise,
To Vegas once, then to Honolulu.
Let herself go to New York City:
A week at the Spa; came back knocked-out pretty.
When he said he didn't love her no more,
She let herself go.

She poured her heart an' soul into their three-bedroom ranch.
Spent her days raisin' babies, ironin' his pants.
Came home one day from the grocery store and found his note,
And without him there to stop her, she let herself go.

Let herself go on her first blind-date:
Had the time of her life with some friends at the lake.
Let herself go, buy a brand new car,
Drove down to the beach he always said was too far.
Sand sure felt good between her toes;

I have still been having my weird dreams. Random people that I have spoken to or been friends with seem to pop up. The other night, I dreamed I had dinner with a person I have never met. Too strange. They aren’t bad dreams, they are all extremely happy; it is just a bit strange.

This weekend was Chris’s goodbye party. I get to the bar and I couldn’t find Chris. I don’t do well in bars by myself. So I tried calling a couple friends to hold me over until I found him. I eventually found him and said my goodbyes and left. Over all – good night. I really don’t like going to a bar by myself – thanks for talking to me for a bit Sean!

Well, it is another Monday. Bla day. I have barely seen my boss today, which is very odd for a Monday. Usually I am stuck in his office for most of the day. Today I believe we have spoken for a total of five minutes.

Well I am off to make sure all the barters for the upcoming show are sending their magazines to the right location. Although, I did get an email from a lady, which I had given her the address and deadline for mailing her items, and in the address field I put Show Management (Kelly). She wrote back to me asking how I would get the information since she was not taking a booth. Did she not see my name in the address field? Seriously now people, learn to read!!

A time to relax!

Yay! Weekend is here. This week seemed to take forever, but it went fast all in the same. I was in the kitchen at work conversing with one of the temps, one that I hope with stay with us, and we were talking about the days of the week. Monday - I can't stand Monday's. Monday is the day you wish was Friday or even Sunday would do, you just don't want Monday. You spend your day trying to get back into the swing of things. Tuesday is a productive day...it is just there. Wednesday, I never remember my Wednesday's - they just seem to fly right by and the next thing you know - it's Thursday. Thursday's you begin to prepare for weekend. You are realizing that the week is almost over and everything you wanted done by the end of the week. Then there is Friday! Thank Ya'Way it's Friday! Friday's, you never really know if it will be good or bad. You can spend your whole day huslting trying to get everything that popped up that morning done before the weekend or you could be sitting at your desk trying to find something to do since you worked so hard the day before. Pretty boring, but from what the temp and I were saying - it sounds standard.

This morning I went to get my hair cut and I made myself a nice big breakfast, french toast and bacon. There is something about bacon - you can never get enough. As for Bart, he has been locked in his cage for about 45 minutes now. He has been a bad little boy! I had bought this really pretty poster and this nice frame - yea all broken due to little Bart boy. I just bought that crap (it is crap now!) and Bart decided to go and break it before I could hang it. I have to figure out how to calm him down in the mornings when he is all excited to play.

Well I am off to relax. Tonight is Chris Kittredge's goodbye party. (Willy, you remember Chris, he is the guy I left you a note about.) I have known Chris since first grade, and we were close friends. He moved the the DC area after college, and we always stayed in touch. When ever he was back in Rochester we would hung out - and when I moved to the DC area, in two years of me being here, we have seen each other three times. All three times were within the first 10 months. Now he is moving to NYC. Haven't seen him in over a year, but I am going to his goodbye party. But here is the catch...he thinks I have a boyfriend and mentioned I should bring him. I didn't know what to say, in the three times I saw him, there was no boyfriend...so where is this coming from? I called my friend DJ to see if he could play boyfriend for a night, but he has to work at 7 tomorrow morning in Hunt Valley (kinda far), so I am SOL on the boyfriend side, but I would still like to know where that came from. Anywho...willy what do I wear?

Oh, a guy I worked with has ruined the colors I chose for my place. He told me they were "girlie" colors. I don't want my home to be girlie!! I bought daisy's to plant outside, and now I don't want to plant them because I am afraid it will make it even more girlie. Someone smack him please. I put a lot of work into my place - and now all I see is girlie. AH!

George

Ah, it seems as if so much has happened the past couple days. They have escaped me, almost! I have had my fun at work, getting my giggles in here and there. (I don’t care when people say, laughter is needed at work.) Although, there has been a bit of sad news, George, one of my co-workers, is leaving us. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with him. We have had our days, but we have made it through our many differences and found a great way to work with each other. I will miss that! Although in is leaving, I have taken every opportunity to mock him.

George and I have always had a common point of laughter – bowling. Last summer I was on a bowling league and he never let me live it down. When he told me he was leaving, I told him that I was convinced he is now working for a new Bowling Association. For this he got a new bowling bag and ball! If only I could be so lucky!! While I was checking my email, I just so happened to come across one asking for my bank account number so someone could transfer me $15,000,000.00’s. As neat as that might be, I put two and two together and realized that must be for George as this gentleman sending the e-mail is looking to be a proud sponsor of George’s Bowling Association. Yes, this all sounds very cheesy – but we get many laughs over it. We even thought of starting our own Chinese bowling trade show! You would have to know our Chinese bowling stance to be invited though. Only the cool ones know that!

Other than George leaving, things have been pretty normal. Everyday I tell myself that I am going to go home and grout my floor. Haven’t done it yet, but it is up there on my “list of things to do,” just under make a garbage plate! I really want to make it, but I would be upset if it wasn’t nearly as good as Nick Tahou’s or Fairport Hots.

I keep having weird dreams. Two nights ago, in my dream, Aaron (an old co-worker from radio) came to my work to give me Pizza on a stick. We ended up hanging out for the rest of my dream…but I haven’t though about him in a long time. Last night this guy Cody was in my dream. Cody and I were taking ballet together and he lived in a hotel. It is just so strange to have old friends in your dreams. Aaron and I were two peas in a pod – we found humor in everything and had a blast coming up with stupid competitions to see who was better at what. Then we moved – he to California, and I to Virginia, so that was that. Cody was my ex-boyfriend’s best friend. We always hung out with Cody and his girlfriend. We used to do odd dances in clubs just to see who would join in. Now I don’t see him…you know that drill! So yea, those are some of my weird dreams, I wonder what tonight will hold.

Well I am off to work a bit more. Then to the store to get beer, food, and stamps! I know, exciting night!

Wuv, twue wuv!

I call Adam (a co-worker) wittle maweed boy! Hehe.
I know, this is quite evil of me, but he is so very young, and he is just married. Hopefully to the love of his life...but there seems to be a wee bit of trouble in paradise. Today I was leaving work and I saw wittle maweed boy in a car, and I happened to notice it was a "grandma" car. Now, I have driven my grandmother's car and felt like a hot mama in it, so I didn't mock. Okay...I didn't mock until I saw him driving like a grandma!! hehe!! He was all hunched up over the steering wheel as if he couldn't see over the wheel (he is taller than me - he was having no trouble seeing)!! I was cracking up. Then he went to look my way, and I had to turn around so he didn't see me crying from laughing soo hard. After he left, I had to do the only right thing, call my friend T (also a co-worker) and tell her the whole story! Hey, she wasn't feeling well today - and after all, laughter is the best medicine. hehe! Poor wittle maweed boy! He is the sweetest kid you will ever meet though. So sweet you want to pinch his cheeks.

Off I go to make some dinner, I am STARVING! Oh and watch 7th Heaven - 6 more episodes until the series finale. Man, I can't believe I have watched this since it began 10-11 years ago. I have always liked to morals and the sense of family. Dorky I know - but hey, I never said I wasn't a dork!

Picture Catch Up!

Vacation at Lake George 2005. Mom wanted to take a serious picture and Kyle agreed!! When is mom going to learn that if you put Kyle and I (add Dad to that equation) in a room together and you want to take "nice" pictures - one of us is bound to impress you?! My philly cheese steak sandwich is lookin mighty good, but not as good as my brother! Although mom tops us all! Man, if looks could kill!
Vacation with the four of us is always interesting. Kyle and I do our annual fighting. Last year I wanted to sail, and Kyle wanted to read. HELLO!! Sail....read....sail...read - easy, sail. This was the time he was on crack! I spent my week getting in as much sailing as possible, and he read the latest Harry Potter book. (I am still on book three, you don't want to rush those things!) Kyle, this year - choose sailing. It is only once a year when I get to accidentally knock you in the water and leave you for good. :) luv ya!

My family! If this looked good in black and white - it would be framed on my wall, but for some reason a black and white cheesey poofs just don't look as good. Hey Kyle, this year - my meal will be just as appetizing. You may be the cook in the family, but I am the one that brings the cheesy poofs to the table and you can't beat that!! (Why is dad's cheesy poof the only one smiling?)

Bart likes to lay in the sink while I put on my make up and do my hair before work every morning. Sometimes he likes to make it a little challenging and hide my eye liner or mascara. Cute kitty! I wanted to take a cute picture of him laying in the sink, because it is cute and funny - but the sound of the camera turning on puts him in a playful mood. So instead of him being cute, here he is playing in my make-up. The funny part you can't see, it was his butt and back feet hanging off the sink!

A Night of Blue Collar

Last night was amazing. I met my friend with his co-workers in the lobby of their apartment complex and we started the night at Caddies. At 9, Josh and I headed to the metro to go see Blue Collar. I was beyond excited, I had been waiting for this since July. Josh wasn't as excited, but that is okay! The comedy night started around 10:30 and ended around 12:30. Bill Engvall started the night out. I have to say, he has never made me laugh so hard! It might have been because we were there in person. Second was my personal favorite, Ron White. He kinda let me down, he just wasn't as funny - but I was smiling none the less! After Ron was Jeff Foxworthy. He was great as well. Obviously, last was Larry the Cable Guy. Did you know he got married? I never got that memo - and it wasn't that long ago. Good for him! To end the night the four of them were showing pictures of themselves from when they were younger. I was crying I was laughing so hard. So, all in all it was a great night. Josh might have wanted to be out partying more since it was St. Patrick's Day, but I was extremely happy. After that, I headed to bed!

Today, I feel like cooking! I am making chicken wings on the grill. And this time, I am pre-cooking the wings!! Man, did I learn my lesson last time. You forget one little step and you wait hours just for a bit of chicken! I might even go rent a good movie to go along with dinner - I haven't seen a movie a long time. There are so many out there to rent that I wanted to see in the theatre.

Well I am off to make some grub! Hope eveyone had a good St. Patrick's Day!

Knight Rider

I have forgotten how good shows were when we were little. Yesterday, I called my brother and told him to turn on TV Land. He was a bit confused and said he didn't know what channel TV Land was - but he did want to inform me that if I was watching TV Land then I must be old! (YOU ARE OLDER THAN ME FREAK!) I told him he would know by the show when he got to TV Land, and sure enough, 15 seconds later he is all excited because Knight Rider was on! We hung up and an hour later we were back on the phone comparing our favorite lines. Today, I go to watch Knight Rider and it was McGuiver. NOT FAIR! So I might have to go to Target and buy season one on Knight Rider, it is the right thing to do!

Well, tonight it the night!! Green beer and Blue Collar baby!! My friend and I are going to meet some people out in Bethesda for some green brew before we head down to the show. This is one of the best days of the year, and having tickets to Blue Collar on this special day, you just can't ask for more! (well, I would have liked to see another episode of Knight Rider, but I will stop pouting about it.)

Okay, I am off to have ice cream and watch something. Then nap before I get ready to go out!

Hope everyone has a great St. Patty's Day!!

Devin: KITT, is Michael okay to dive?
KITT: You really want me to answer that, in from of him?

Michael: KITT, are you okay? KITT? KITT?
KITT: We're not talking.
Michael: Good, you are okay. I was worried.
KITT: Oh, so you do care.

Lifetime

I am not a fan of the Lifetime channel. How many ways can they makes movies about men cheating or women getting beaten/killed. Seriously, they make men out to be horrible people, when that isn't true. Not all men cheat, not all men hit, and not all men kill their wives or girlfriends...what ever. Girls cheat, hit, and kill too ya know! Anyway, I am not a fan of that network. It is too one sided. Why can't they make enjoyable movies to watch. Like the friendships between girls or something. Enough of the depressing things. Spike tv doesn't show movies degrading women, they show great movies like Rocky, Karate Kid, and Extreme sports (that Japanese show) - lifetime needs to get a life!

Anywho, I was channel surfing the other day, and I happened to stop on Lifetime, shocking - i know. It was a cheerleading show - and yes, I love to watch anything about cheerleading or dance. It looks like a show that is on once a week about a squad that is trying to make thier third year in a row as national champions. The coach seems tough, the kind of guy that says jump and you say how high. We had tough coaches, but this guy is extreme! And there don't seem to be any "ditzy" girls on the squad either, I don't really go for that. Anyway, I hope to see it again, it is fun to watch the stunts and the dancing!!

Well I am off to prepare for tomorrow night. I am still not at work, and my goal is to feel amazing by tomorrow. I have been waiting for Blue Collar Comedy Tour since July, and I will be pissed if I am not feeling my best!!! (I am getting better, I am staying home this morning to rest up, I can't chance it!) Plus, if I went to work, I think I would fall asleep!! Whenever my temp gets high, I tend to fall right asleep!

BORED OUT OF MY MIND

Okay, I am not the best one to stay home from work, unless it is planned. Well this fever thing is going around, and yesterday I came home with a 102 fever. So I slept. This morning, wake up 102. So I take a cold shower and get ready for work. My mom calls just as I am getting ready to leave - and she asked what my temp was. Now we all know, I suck a lying. I said 100. Then she asked 100? Anyway...I called in. I can't go into work when I work with people that have families when I have 102 fever - it isn't right of me. BUT I am stopping in to grab to work. Tons to do!

So yea, I was supposed to be at work 15 minutes ago, and I am already bored. I have done my blog reading (Kyle you need to keep up buddy!) and now what? Not really all that hungry, so that will wait till later. I could read, but I don't really have anything here I would like to read. I could play myself in scrabble, but after 7 rounds, it gets a little annoying. So here I am sitting here waiting for someone to come over and play! WHO IS FREE?!?! We can play monopoly, parchesee, checkers, scrabble (i love scrabble)? Anyone? please, I have food! I can go get you beer? PLEASE I AM BORED. I hate this.

I am unwanted. Unwanted at work, and no one to play with. Sad :( MEANIES!

Mac'n'Cheese and hot dogs

So I am trying to learn more about homeland security - not for fun, for my job. I am sorry, but I just don't find it all that interesting. Maybe because it is such a broad topic. There are just so many more interesting things to read about. I get two sentences into an article and I find myself drifting. I want to learn about this, I learn better from going to the meetings, but I also want to know what they are talking about if something new is arising. With the port security, that is easy, it is all over the news right now...plus port security is interesting. Critical infrastructure - not so much. Well, if anyone has any ideas as to how to make all this interesting, PLEASE let me know!

My weekend was good. Taxes - man do I love those! I owe the Fed. Gov't money and Maryland - yay! Can't wait till next year!! I went over to mom and dad's on Sunday. Bart likes it there, there is just something that Bart loves about terrorizing mom and dad's cat, Hogan. It is fun to watch them! Dad and I dug a hole for the pond. (Obviously more dad than me, he is a bit stronger!) It is about two feet deep. Kyle you missed a good time. Clay, digging clay. Not as bad as Colorado though. Remember digging that pond!! What a pain! This wasn't too bad since the ground was moist. But it is all dug and we are ready to put the plastic sheeting in.

Tonight I believe I am going to the 9:30 Club to see the guy that sings You're Beautiful. I really shouldn't...it is Monday, and the week will be a long one. But you only live once, right?

Okay, so I am a horrible person. My boss's mother passed away - and he called me at 10:30pm to let me know the night she passed. (over a week ago) I never sent a card or flowers or anything! I am sooooooo bad when it comes to funerals and people passing....bad kelly! I was going to send a card - but saying sorry just doesn't seem right. So I ruled that out. Then I was going to send flowers, but a card goes with that...so that went out the window. And now, today he is back at work and I have done nothing. Nice huh! All because I suck in that department. Well, now you all know - so if you know someone that passes and you don't get anything from me...that is why - not because I don't luv ya or care - just because I have no clue what to do.

Well, I should go pretend to work now! It is stinky monday - and I wish it were friday! BLUE COLLAR BABY!!!

Oil and Water

Today will not be the most fun day - but it is the time of year when you have to do what you don't want to...Taxes. Last year I had to do two states (NY & VA). Lucky me gets to do two states again. I must be a moron - because I have a difficult time with taxes as it is - so to move to another state, knowing very well that tax time will be a pain, it just screams moron! Thank goodness I have a father who is very patient with me and helps me. Even if it means dealing with me on the phone for a couple hours until they were done!

On another note...
I finally got around to reading an article from last Sunday's paper, it was the cover of the Style section. That is a section I typically don't look at - but it was pointed out to me. The article was titled Book of Bart. This article was about Bart Ehrman traveling around and writing 19 books trying to prove that the Bible is too inconsistant to be true and that anyone that follows it is cheating themselves. Ehrman used to be a preacher, and spent the beginning of his college life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. His latest book is Misquoting Jesus - one I want to buy to hit him with. People can believe what they want...we aren't out there to judge, well at least we shouldn't be (who are we to judge). I upsets me to know that there are agnostics trying to turn people against something they have followed and believed most of their lives. We shouldn't try to push what we believe on others. Religion is something that is typically so important in one's life - and trying to upset them and take that away is so wrong. Everyone needs to respect people for what they believe, and in return, those who believe should not try to throw thier beliefs on those that don't.

At the end of the article, Bart Ehrman said that there has been a void in his heart once he decided not to believe. He has tried to fill that void with friends and family - but it is still there. My question to him - why, when you were happy with your faith would you turn it away and then go to write 19 books about how we are all morons for believing what has been taught to us?

My word of the week: MORON

Queen

Mama, just killed a man
Put a gun against his head
Pulled my trigger, now he's dead
Mama, life had just begun
But now I've gone and thrown it all away
Mama, ooo
Didn't mean to make you cry
If I'm not back again this time tomorrow
Carry on, carry on, as if nothing really matters

Needless to say, the concert was great. There was only the six of us in the suite - which was great!! The last song on the set was Bohemian Rhapsody and they ended the enchore with We are the Champions. I was grinning from ear to ear. Now I just need to stay awake for work.

I would have been fine this morning if I didn't have to calm a crying friend down until 1:30 and then receive a text at 3:30 this morning from Sean. I was very disappointed you didn't send me any pictures! As for Emmy - stop going after the guys that treat you so bad. That girl never dates nice guys, and then I am the one on the other end of the phone trying to tell her that a guy that continuously tells her she is a bitch is't the right guy for her. For some reason, that hasn't sunk in yet!

Okay, my boss isn't in until 1 - so I am off to eat and nap and then eat again. I am starving and would love a garbage plate right about now. (I could have used one last night too!)

I'm thinkin' FOOD!

So I am in the shower thinking this morning. (I take showers three times a year now!) I do the important thinking in the shower, another reason I shower three times a year – don’t want to hurt the brain. I think I might ask for a three day weekend. I could really use it. I am getting to the point where I need some time away from work, and the next time that will happen is Indy 500. There is no way I can wait that long. Oh, and my other thought in the shower this morning was how it was strange that Bart was not trying to jump in. He might be afraid of the outdoors – but the shower he loves!

Other than that, I just want it to be 5:30 so I can go home, throw on jeans and go to the concert. As much as I wish I had someone to go with – it should be a good time.

OH and why do people at work think it is their job to find me a guy? Don’t they have anything better to do with their time? They sent me a questionnaire to fill out and I sent it back say “Do I look like and idiot!” (The answer is NO Kyle, Willy, and Sean.)

Well I have stuff to get done before the boss comes back tomorrow – so I am off to eat! Yes, food comes before work. Like I said, I am not an idiot!

on my own

Well, it looks like none of my friends are able to join me at the Queen concert. Who would turn down a free ticket, in the suite?? MY FRIENDS! I understand though - work comes first. But this is a free concert that will be a blast. At least there is a co-worker going with her boyfriend - so I will know someone in the suite.

Sleepless Night

I couldn't sleep last night. All I did was lay there and try to sleep. While I was trying to sleep, I was thinking about work. This is usually the reason for me not sleeping. Last night it hit me that I have a show in two months. We just had a show, and now we have one in two months. I have a show guide to put together in a month - and not one exhibitor has sent me there information. I have to get all the speakers bios and presentations - but who am I kidding, I am lucky to get those a day before the event takes place! Yet, most of my time is being spent on the barter agreements for our Maritime show in September. I know my job is all about prioritization, but when my boss wants one item done first - it messes up your line-up. Who would put a September show before a May show? Anyway, so I was up all night trying to make sure we have everything scheduled for the press conference and my outline for the show directory - and the speakers, trying to think of some way they will actually hear me when I give them a deadline for information I need. No offence, but speakers tend to think they rule to world. They don't - they have just agreed to speak on they expertise.

Other than not sleeping, I am in a fairly good mood. I have come to the conclusion that my friends from "home" won't be coming to the DC area for a long while. As much as I miss my brother and the guys, that is how it is. Kyle, I will see you in July on the beach. Willy, if you come see your father - let me know, we can meet up again. Sean & Christine, I don't know when I will be back - but I will see you then. I was in Rochester seven times at the end of last year. I am not really up for a trip back yet, as much as I would like to see you all.

One thing that I am dying to do, that I haven't done in years, is have a large McDonald's extra think milkshake drinking contest. Man, the last time I did this was between Aaron (an old co-worker/friend) and me, when I worked in radio. We were always trying to beat each other in everything we did. Needless to say, he won that contest - but that was the best contest we ever had. Neither of us could move we were so full!

Well I best get ready for work - I have barter agreements to finish and a show to get ready for...did I mention it was in two months? Cos it is...two months. Where does the time go?

Tomorrow - Queen
Next Friday - Blue Collar Comedy Tour - (call me a redneck, but I love them)

I promised Kari that I would post my favorite picture from her wedding. Well this is it...us in out typical look, not in the wedding get-up. So here it is Kar - this may not be the best shot, but it is my fav shot of us! (even though it makes my butt look HUGE) Love ya girl.

Ask me!

Ask me what I am doing on Thursday night!! Ask me Ask me!!

QUEEN CONCERT BABY! Oh Yea - Brad and I will be there having an grand ol'time in the suite seats.

Pizza on a stick

My friend and I never really got the concept of that - but Okay!

So I commented on this guys blog. Somehow I came across it this weekend while I was doing my blog reading. I don't know what I hit - but hey - there was a pic of a sail boat, and I found myself reading. Seems like an interesting person. Sounds like he would fit in well with us - well for the goofy side of us. Oh, and I did a nice comment - not the jerk ones that people tend to post.

My weekend was good. Friday night - Mom and I had wine and chatted. After she left I relaxed, it was a tiring week. Saturday, worked on the bathroom and that night I met out the three guys I met at a basketball game. I went to a bar in Baltimore...bit of a drive - but it was well worth it. They are fun guys - and it was one of their birthday's. It is always interesting getting to know a new crowd. They are a blast - but they aren't college fun, they are late 20's fun. (If that is such a thing.) It wasn't about getting smashed - well except for the birthday boy - it was about having fun with your friends! Plus it was fun going to Baltimore - usually I head towards Virginia. Sunday - finished up most of the bathroom. I will have to post a pic - it is really nice. All that is left is baseboard and grout the tiles.

Pizza on a Stick - $1
Jell-O Shots - .75 or 2 for $1

Name that Greece Ghetto Bar! (Hint - Swamp)

The Three Stooges 

Kyle - trying to look like a lobster again? 

Willy - lookin' good buddy! 

Sean - did ya drink a little too much? 

DECISION MADE

I have decided...it is time for my friends to come and see where I live. I have lived in the DC area for two years now. Switched jobs a year ago and would love to see my friends. I still don't know many people...and again - I would LOVE to see my friends! To show how much I love ya guys - I will post pictures. Christine, start counting your lucky stars that I don't have such pictures of you. But don't worry - I will get them! Since you are married to one of my good friends - I will get them!

Just one thing - please don't bring Gretta. Christine, I am sorry, nothing mean to Gretta - but I would like you guys to come in one piece. :)

Did someone say POOP?!

Dad and I decided to start working on my bathroom floor this past weekend! Tearing up one floor ended up to be tearing up three layers of flooring - we weren't shocked after what we found in the kitchen. When we got to the subfloor, even that needed to be replaced. It looked like the toilet had flooded at some point (years and years ago) and no one fixed the problem - they just tried to cover it up, and cover it up again! It took two days to level the floor and put new tile down. I will have to show the final picture soon. We cut the tile outside using my old sink as a workbench!
The best part - the sink and the toilet is still out there - lookin' good! Can you say "white trash!" Hey the way I see it - I just added a second bathroom to my place, and this one has a great view with good ventilation. Basically you guys could poop - and we wouldn't smell it!! Christine, you might want to consider getting a bathroom such as this one.