Margaritajill

Margaritajill (lyrics may be sound familar but don't rhyme as well as Jimmy's version)

Livin' at Big Blue,
Watchin' roommates come through;
All of those ladies, they are so loyal.
Lovin' our fun flings, dancin' and singin'
See those burbs,
They make me recoil!













Come get wasted today in Margaritajill
Hopin' for my twenties to halt.
Some people say that being 30 is lame,
But I know, it won't be my fault.













Don't know the reason,
Rented all season
With nothing to show but a (possible) trip to Peru.
But it's a fun duty,
A world traveling cutie, how I'll get on the flight,
I haven't a clue!

Come get wasted today in Margaritajill
Hopin' for my twenties to halt.
Some people say that being 30 is lame,
But I know, it won't be my fault.
















I still like to bar hop,Wearin' my tube top,
Gotta get real and work in the morn
But there's a crew in the livin' room,
Watchin' the boob tube,
That American Idol makes me hang on!

Come get wasted today in Margaritajill
Hopin' for my twenties to halt.
Some people say that being 30 is lame,
But I know, it won't be my fault.













Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate this milestone. There is nothing better than being surrounded by all of my friends

*Ang, you are the best margarita maker and bartender this side of Garfield Street.
*Matt, your planning, coordination and creativity were much appreciated. And, your cupcakes (the second batch WITH butter) were so tasty.
*Lis, the party would not have been complete without the PINATA!
*Car and Rita, thanks for all of your help with pre and post party chores.
*Murph, thank you for making the trip from FredVegas. You are the cutest pregnant chick ever!

St. Pat's

Before (Saturday Night - next door at RiRa):

After (Sunday Morning at the St. Pat's 8K):

Laura * Lauda * Flauta

Happy Birthday!

Even though this was Laura's Halloween costume, I think she should sport this sassy look more often! Laura hits a 1/4 century milestone today, and I know she is especially looking forward to lower car rental rates. We'll see you tonight to celebrate at Iota.

Lenten Rules

According to Carly, our Designated Lenten Exception Representative, it is ok to break your Lenten Promise under the following circumstances:

*It's your birthday
*It's your roommate's birthday
*It's a special occasion (i.e. dinner at your roommate's parent's house)
*It's St. Patrick's day, and a hot guy at a bar buys you a drink (or any guy)
*It's the weekend of St. Patrick's day
*It's your vacation
*It's Sunday (I disagree with this one...it's a cop out and only applies to kids, Laura)

Please let me know if I've missed any.

I would also like to give a shout out to my friends who aren't Catholic but join in on the Lenten fun of sacrificing their favorite things during the Easter Season.

*Please note that the exceptions listed above are not recognized by the Catholic Church and in no way represent the views of the blog owner.

I will probably need to say 10 Hail Mary's for this posting.

My Cousin is Finally Catching Me

Can you tell who is older?
Hee Hee Snort.

Happy Birthday Alison!

Get Real

I approached the process of picking a real estate agent with a mix between a job interview and a date. I didn't have a lot of references for agents specializing in the hoodbridge area, so there was no initial easy choice. I was intent on finding somebody that was a 'good fit', successful in their career but not too pushy or aggressive, and someone that would be sensitive to my special needs. After meeting with three potential agents, I think my qualifications got a little more realistic. I settled on a married couple from Pennsylvania that has been in the business for 22 years. They actually did meet all of my requirements. The only thing that I raise an eyebrow at is their marketing strategy. I hope that potential home buyers don't think I'm in the wine business. Check out their website. http://hagan4homes.com/default.asp

Mean Jeans

So I was doing a little closet purging last night and came across a couple pairs of jeans that I haven't worn in several years. These used to be my 'go to' jeans, and I put them on....HOLY COW they looked so ugly! How is that possible? I know styles change but I can't believe I was ever caught wearing these in public!?

CJH

CJH with her Caribbean Dining Room.

I'm in the Best Book Club

If I would have known how much fun book clubs could be, I would have starting reading a long time ago!

Big Blue hosted this month's meeting and it was a 4.5 hour affair! Here's a breakdown of the agenda:

*Snacking on tasty treats (all through out)
*Discussing the book (30 min)
*Picking the next book (30 min)
*Celebrity gossip (1 hour)
*Girlfriend catch-up (2.5 hours)

We are on our way to reading 3 books in 3 months....so far so good.

TMI

So, I have been going to the same dentist since I was about three in the hoodbridge. For some reason, I actually get up early to haul it down to the hood before work. I guess I like the idea of the familiar family service.

Dr. D's MO is that he usually tells a joke before getting down to business. Well, when I was a kid, these were cute stupid jokes of course. But, I'll never forget the day he decided I was an adult and gave me the dirty joke (reserved for adult audiences). So weird. The transition must be equally awkward for adults...do they feel uncomfortable spilling the dirt about things I am just not ready to hear?

I just realized I'm writing this like I'm still 18 or something. Have I ever done that to someone? Maybe it's an aging thing..like you don't really start noticing hair growing out of your ears, or you are no longer afraid to complain to the waitress about the undercooked hamburger, or when you start sharing too much about your health history with the neighbor kid?! "Hey, I've got this thing on my foot...."

Beginning of the End

So just realized that it's only a matter of DAYS before the end of my twenties. I've always been able to round up and say months...but now it's the beginning of the end. Holy crap...and what I mean by that is that I'm so excited.

Reasons to look forward to being 30:
*Being more respected professionally (ha, not a chance).
*????

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?