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Saturday, November 22, 2008

If I only had a brain...

 I would be dangerous.  


Tonight, Ashley and I went to the mall.  We were doing some Christmas shopping.  After we visited a few stores, had dinner, and visited some more stores, I took her home.  On the way to my house, I got on the interstate, headed AWAY from my house toward the mall!  What was I thinking?!  So I drove to the next exit and turned around and headed to my house.  Now I am safely back in the house and blogging for your enjoyment.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Twilight

It is FABULOUS!  


I just arrived home (2:25 a.m. on a workday) from the 12:05 a.m. showing of Twilight.  Amazing!  I am so Team Carlisle right now!  Or maybe James (I know he's the bad guy, but oh so pretty).  

I am loving that there is a new movie theater 2 miles from my house.  It was awesome being able to see this movie and then not have to drive 30 minutes home.  

I am going to collapse now.  My alarm clock will sound at 5:30 a.m.  Doubtful I will get out of bed then... 

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Explanation

*WARNING*  If you've ever dated me, you probably don't want to read this.  You're not going to like it.  You've been warned.  Don't come crying to me when your feelings get hurt...

For those of you who wanted details...

It's not just the last boy. It's the last couple of boys (with the exception of Ryan) that have me baffled.

I'm sick of hearing...

1. I don't want to get married, date, etc
2. I think we need to take things slow (when we're not taking it at all!)
3. I hate you met me at this time in my life. I'm just not in a place for a girlfriend (Quite frankly, you shouldn't be dating, then!)

Really? I'm just over it all.

Guys, please get your crap together! It's not like I'm trying to date people younger than me. I'm dating people at least 2 years older, some much more older. One would think they could get it together. I look at myself and see that I have my stuff together (pretty well, I think). Maybe I'm too independent. Maybe if I didn't own a house, a car, have a job, couldn't pay my own bills. Maybe if I NEEDED a guy to take care of me and couldn't take care of myself. But I'm not needy. All I ask is for a guy like me. GET YOUR CRAP TOGETHER!!!!!!! And leave the drama for someone else.

If you have one of the above excuses or one just as grand that I haven't heard yet, keep it to yourself. I've heard enough. Thank you.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Can anyone explain...

...why I only meet guys with issues? Are there any guys that are "normal"? Guys that want a real relationship? Guys that are not afraid of commitment? Guys that have their crap together? I mean really! Am I asking too much?

That is all...

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Pic from Bama game

Brandi sent me a pic of the two of us from our very first Bama game! Roll Tide!

He's the Best!

I have the bestest friend ever! Heath fixed my broken kitchen drawer for me. He also kept Winston for me while I was at the conference. I only asked him to do the second. He saw that my drawer was broken (a casualty of Prom 2008) and he fixed it! I can only assume this is how it went down because I have not actually talked to him today. He's great!

Thanks, Heath!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Ma'am, could you please follow me?

These are not the words you want to hear when going through airport security. However, those are the exact words I heard upon entering the area and my backpack went through the x-ray machine. They swabbed it, for what I don't know. It passed that test, so then they went through it and put the contents in three buckets. The item was still in the backpack. I had no idea what it could have been. So she pulled the contents out, found a mechanical pencil in the bottom, and sent it through again. Here is the culprit!



It turned out to be a pen that lights up. It was a promotional item for "Spotlight on Music", our new music series. Can you believe that?! A pen! Oh well, I finally made it through and now I am sitting in the airport blogging to you.

We had a wonderful trip, but I am ready to come home.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

AOSA Pt. 2

Today was the first "real" day of the conference. I am so tired!

Now, we are headed to a drum circle. Gotta go!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

AOSA

I am in Charlotte, NC at a music conference until Saturday. I arrived yesterday around 1 p.m. Eastern. I had to wake up at 4 a.m. Central to get to Karla's so Bradley could get us to the airport on time. On the way, I poured grape juice down my shirt TWICE and Tide to Go does not get grape juice out. So I borrowed a shirt from Karla. Then we headed to the airport. Upon arrival, we went to check in but the kiosk said there were problems and to see an attendant! Then the attendant tried and it did it again. We waited and waited and waited! It was awful. We finally got checked in about 10 minutes before boarding.

We had a small layover in Memphis and then off to Charlotte. We checked in at the hotel and then went in search of lunch. I had a cheeseburger. It was good.

So far, so good. I'll keep you posted. The conference actually starts tomorrow. Registration and exhibits start tonight.

I'll keep you posted.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Happy Birthday, Ryan

Today is Ryan's 29th birthday.  To celebrate, his family is having a balloon release at the cemetery.  (I am not with them today because my church kids choir is singing tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m.)  I am having my own release at home.  His mom purchased blue balloons with his name and birth date printed on them.  We are releasing at 11:00 a.m.


After the release, I am headed to Christmas Village with Christie.  We should have super fun, especially since I am trying to save money for my trip to Charlotte this week and Georgia for Thanksgiving.  No really, we should have fun looking.  I am trying not to buy unless it's gifts.  

Tonight, I am headed to Mr. D's (Sandy's husband) birthday party.  It is at his fave Mexican restaurant.  

As mentioned above, my children's choir is singing at the early service tomorrow.  I am excited.  I know they will do great!

I leave Tuesday for Charlotte with Karla and Theresa (music teachers).  We are headed to the National Orff Schulwerk conference.  I can't wait.  I bought the plane tickets the morning of the crash.  That is the only reason I am getting on the plane.  Otherwise, I am so excited about going!

Have a good weekend!  

ROLL TIDE!!! 

Friday, November 7, 2008

Pumpkin Carving

While I was borrowing pics from Ashley's camera, I took these too. She had forgotten to send them, so I took charge and did it myself! Enjoy!

The unsuspecting pumpkins

Ashley with the weapon

Ashley takes her top off

Me scraping the top

Me picking out the guts. Super gross!

Pumpkin guts

All clean now

Rhythm and Boos - Me

Kool-Aid Man - Ashley

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Prom Night 2008

I have been trying to post this for days! First, I couldn't find my card reader. Then I didn't have time. THEN blogger wouldn't upload the pics! Now finally the universe has come together to reveal the pics of "Prom Night '08" on Halloween.

Tiffani as Prom Queen

Katie Jane and Tiffani

Tiffani and Ashley

Tiffani and Anna (Skinny!)

Tiffani

Ryan

Katie Jane
(Her dress is so large she had to wear something underneath in case it fell off)

Heather and Todd

Heath(er)

David and Sally posing for Prom picture

Christie

Carrie and Felix

Brandi

Aarion (Batman) and LaToya

Anna as "Wonderwoman"


I need to collect pics from all the cameras present at the party. I stole some from Ashley's camera because she accidently left it at my house. So I took the liberty of borrowing from her card. However, I didn't get any great pics of Brandi (hint, hint). I need for someone (Brandi) to send me her pics.

A fun time was had by all!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

I voted!

Today, I went to vote this morning and the line was wrapped around the building, down the sidewalk, down the front lawn, across a parking lot, and down a road.  I did NOT have time for that before work.  So I just went to work and voted after work.  When I got there this afternoon, there was barely a line.  When I got to the room, I had to wait behind one other person with the last name in the same section as mine.  Technically, I was the second person in line :)  I voted and went on my merry way.  


Then Carrie and I decided to partake of some freebies for voting.  We went to eat Mexican where Katie Jane met up with us.  We decided to head to Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, and Ben and Jerry's.  We went to Starbucks.  I don't drink coffee, so I bought a hot chocolate.  KJ and Carrie got the free cup of coffee, Thanksgiving blend.  KK's line was too long, so we headed off to B&J.  B&J was way too long.  I decided that I wasn't waiting for ice cream in a line longer than I did to vote.  Of course, I left it up to Carrie, since she did want ice cream.  She said no too.  So we headed back to KK, where the line was still long, but the "hot" sign was on.  I really wanted one.  So we did wait in that line.  I waited longer for a doughnut than I did to vote!!!!  Crazy.  KK was offering a free doughnut and B&J was offering a free scoop if you voted.    
 
On our way back to KK, KJ said the Thanksgiving blend was too hearty.  Then she proceeded to ask what was in that particular blend... Pilgrims?  She actually asked if there were Pilgrims in the coffee!!!!!!  I busted out laughing.  She is so hilarious!  

Happy Election Day!  

Monday, November 3, 2008

6 months

I can not believe it has been 6 months since the plane crash.  It feels like it happened just yesterday.  It's crazy how time has passed so quickly.


Ryan's birthday is Saturday.  His parents are planning a balloon release at the grave.  My children's choir is singing at 8:45 am on Sunday, so I can not go with them.  I am going to release some balloons up here at the same time they release there.  

Saturday, November 1, 2008

UPDATE: BAMA GAME

We won!  35 - 0!


I had a great time at my very first college football game.  Thanks to Mr. Chuck for taking me.  I headed to T'town this morning and met Mr and Mrs Jones and the Turks before heading to tailgate.  We had some delicious burgers, hot dogs, and sausage dogs.  We walked to the Quad (which was entirely too crowded!) and looked around and then the guys and I headed to the game.  Mr. Chuck and I sat 9 rows back from the field on the east side of the end zone.   We were very close!  It was so cool.  I was the "one" in the crimson shirt.  HeeHee!  Maybe you saw me if you had pay-per-view.  I am so glad that Ms. Annette let me borrow a visor.  The sun was sooo bright today.  It was a beautiful day.  

Brandi also went to her first Bama game today.  We didn't even know that we were both going until last night!  Then we were sitting 6 rows apart in neighboring sections.  How crazy!  

ROLL TIDE!!!!!!

University of Alabama Homecoming

I am headed to the Bama game!  It is my very first one ever.  I am headed to meet Ryan's family for tailgating and then I become "one of the guys" because the guys are staying for the game and the girls are headed back home.  But they had an extra ticket and I'm gonna get to go to the game!!!!  Yea!!!!


I'll have to be sure to call my dad and make him jealous!  HeeHee!!

Have a good day!