Awww... The Pressure

Never do I feel more pressure to be funny than when in the company of a child. Back in the day (which was a TUESday by the way...jk), I was a nanny. I remember one of the kids trying to upset me by telling me about their other babysitter. I was told "she's prettier than you", "she's cooler than you", and I just smiled and nodded. Then came the kicker "she's funnier than you."



WHOA. Ouch.



I love laughing with kids and making them laugh... with no other audience can you make such a large fool of yourself without the repercussions.



I recently had lunch with one of my dear friends and her son on her birthday. I love Zachary... not only because he's a great kid, but also because he informed me on Tuesday that "you're not old." Truer words have never been spoken. After his initial request that I draw with him... which resulted in his disappointment... as I am a horrid failure, he accepted my suggestion instead...



what do we do?... we Bust A Move.

Seattle Day 4

Day 4 began with a little thing we all know as a hangover. Once again Emily and I woke up early to get our free breakfast on and catch a peek or two of the Olympics. We both got our food and coffee and sat at a table in our sweats and flip-flops. (Please do note I said sweats…. In August…) Emily is talking away and looks at me smiling and says “Can you be a little more perky?”

To which my hungover grumpy self replied “can you be LESS.” And well, that was the end of our breakfast conversation.

After a much needed nap we walked the Redmond Farmer’s Market across from our hotel then met some others of the wedding party for their lunch. Then it was time to get ready for the big day. Michelle (not the bride, but one of her bridesmaids) offered to do my eye make up so I went to their room. After she was done I looked in the mirror and almost passed out. For those of you who know me I don’t wear an incredible amount of make up so this was a huge change, but it looked great and I owe her one! I LOVED the other bridesmaids, how could I not? We all have a great girl in common!

We then proceeded to the location to drink some champagne mid-afternoon. (Oh, and to help the bride get ready..haha). Michelle looked more radiant than I had ever seen her, and calmer too which I am impressed with. Then it was downstairs to take all the pictures. Now, I have never been in a wedding before so it felt very surreal to me. Seriously, it’s exactly like the movies. Exactly. More fun though =).

Of course, this being Seattle, it starts drizzling as we all walk down the aisle. Mid ceremony we are in a full fledged downpour which you could not help but laugh at. Besides, rain at weddings = good luck! I wish I remembered more of the ceremony – I remember hearing the tears in Michelle’s voice as she said her vows, and I didn’t know if I myself was crying or it was the rain! It was followed by some wonderful food and wine via the reception… of course the groomsmen ran off to buy hard liquor and Jack in the Box (picky eaters those boys), so until caught, the wedding party had a hide out with the vodka!

As Michelle and Evan were going to go off to their hotel for the night, the remaining party went back to the hotel, changed, and then hit up a local dive bar. If any of you know me, you know that I always adamantly refuse karaoke and do not participate. Usually my reply to you is “you can not possibly imagine.” Well now, fortunately or unfortunately.. I am not sure, I have photo proof. This my friends, is why I do not do karaoke. Because I’m so awesome I tend to make the other people look silly of course.

Let this photo pose as a lesson to you all. Although it is 1am at your current location, it is still 3am to your body… and you have been drinking starting with champagne at 3pm. People have cameras. You will not remember this in the morning. Aw forget it… VACATION!

And here is the karaoke group that closed down the bar… and by closed down I mean we were basically the only people there in the first place.

Best vacation I have had that I can recall.. and the best and most touching weekend to be a part of with a lifelong friend =)

Over a week later I present.... Seattle Day 3

My life has been a rollercoaster of craziness since returning from Washington, I haven’t been able to pause to wrap my head around it let along blog much. Seattle was such an amazing trip though, I couldn’t not fill you in on the remaining days!

Friday, the 8th, we woke up early to get at the Continental breakfast and get back to bed. Our new friends Flavia, Megan and Kristen were nice enough to invite us along with them to see the Chateau Ste Michelle Winery that was actually very near our hotel. We did a tasting of 4 great wines…

Then took a short tour of the winery with the bottling and fermentation process, followed by another tasting! Wahoo!

The ladies and I then all proceeded to walk a ½ mile to the Red Hook Brewery. The tour wasn’t starting yet but we did partake in the 6 beer sampling they offered in the restaurant. Yummy! Emily and I then took a cab back to the hotel to get ready for the rehearsal dinner.

The rehearsal dinner was lots of fun with some great food in a great family friend of the groom’s backyard. It was beautiful, it’s hard not to fall in love with Seattle in the summer! Michelle presented her bridal party with Tiffany’s stem less wine glasses and a bottle of red (the woman knows me). There was lots of crying.. oh and Michelle got emotional too! (What can I say I was happy for her).

We then proceeded back to the groom’s family home and wedding location for some pre-wedding beer pong. And … true story, I had never played. First time… pretty tipsy.. please recall my day.. winery, brewery, open bar rehearsal dinner, beer pong… and on another time zone… it’s amazing I did it at all. However let me say… good game, everyone’s a winner. Oh and there was also a rousing round of “Flippy Cup” before we all called it a night. Good Night Seattle!

Good thing they are cute...

Ok the pups... Wilson has very little hair on his back legs and its been that way for awhile. I was hoping it was our short fight with fleas 6 weeks or so ago. I had them both at my parents in Dallas when I was in Seattle, when I got back Sunday (we flew in and out of DFW) I picked them up and drove back. Gracie threw up on the way back but I thought it was just car sickness. The next morning there was poop... if you can call it that.. EVERYWHERE... from both of them. Yuck. I took their food away, it continued ALL Day yesterday. So I took them to the VCA over here yesterday evening.

Wilson has a staph infection on his back legs so they had to give him a steroids shot. He and Gracie he BELIEVES both have a bacterial infection (which is what I thought), Gracie's is more advanced. She was dehydrated and lethargic so they had to give her fluids. Then they gave her a shot for nausea so she could actually keep down the medicine he was going to give her. So he gave them a liquid I have to give them via syringe for 5 days each dog, and pills I have to shove down their throat... 2 different ones for each dog daily. Plus I had to go buy pepto and imodiom ad to give them and a special expensive shampoo for Wilson. And they couldn't eat until today. When they could only have white rice and ground turkey or beef.

$480 later... they seem to be better.. there was no poop on the floor when I went home for lunch, and I used my lunch hour to COOK my dogs HOT lunch before proceeding to rush to make myself a quick sandwich to bring back to the office and eat at my desk.....

For the love of the dogs.....

Seattle Day 2

Yesterday we woke up to a view of the space needle and a beautiful 60 degrees. As Emily and I drank our coffee, ate our room service in bed, and shared the Seattle paper all we were thinking about the other was "this would be so much better if you were a dude."

We sat outside to be picked up and met two gentleman from Houston. Evan, Michelle and Naama arrived and we went to Pacific Place. From there we met all their Vegas friends who are fabulous.

We went to the famous Pike Place market for lunch... Some of the ladies met and got pictures with Gavin Rossdale. We then took the Bainbridge Ferry which was beautiful. There was some rocky water and Michelle and I were walking in zig zags.

After that all 15 of us walked to Safeco Stadium and watched the Seattle Mariners beat the Rays. All in sweaters... Beautiul weather. After checking into our next hotel we went with four of our new friends from Vegas to a local bar we could walk to. All ending at 130am Seattle time.

Today is day 3, more friends more fun!!!
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Seattle arrival

Em and I arrived in Seattle at 10pm and upon getting to our hotel were told they were overbooked. They then drove us to a downtown hotel ON THEM called Hotel Max. This hotel requires a key to get on the elevator and has a secret entrance to the Red Fin sushi restaurant and bar. The salmon roll melts in your mouth and our room is so "hip" it's insane. The view from our room is centered on the infamous space needle. There are pictures of body parts on the door... Don't bring kids here... Currently Em and I are sitting outside eating sushi and drinking wine admiring downtown... And it's after 2am our time.

Did I mention we're sitting outside at its 72 degrees??

I love vacation.

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And it keeps on coming.....

So… while most of you got a kick out of it, apparently not everyone was a fan of last weeks blog. I received an anonymous text message today (mind you it’s not necessarily anonymous but I have deleted particular numbers from my phone and blocked a few email addresses from being able to reach me, as there is no need for them to.) The message stated

“You are one low class B (I will be a lady here and spare you the language) talking S about me and you don’t even know me.”

Now for the last time I will address this. First of all, no names are mentioned, if you see yourself in my own life lessons, learn from them and carry on. Second, I did not state anything that I did not witness; we should all laugh about this. I have done many ridiculous things in my day, many are documented here and there are more to come, no need for hatred or being crass.. And finally… in your best valley girl voice please repeat after me “That was SOOOOO five days ago.”


Moving on, I have had two dates with a nice guy these past few days. We’re talking paying, making plans, opening doors, etc… however I’m not sure what I think just yet… keeping the options out there. I’m still young, plenty of time.



Michelle, Emily and I have 3rd row tickets to see So You Think You Can Dance... things that are awesome.

Tomorrow I am leaving for Seattle, WA. It will be my first vacation in almost a year and I am VERY excited. One of my best friends is getting married and I intend to be a full fledged tourist in the days leading up to the wedding. I will try to attach a photo or two while I’m there, time permitting. I am also issuing an apology for any late night texts that may occur. Yesterday in Texas the heat index was 108, the high in Seattle today… 85, I’d be jealous too.

Today is my dogs 6th birthday! Yes I’m that girl, and I’m not ashamed. The more boys I meet the more I love my dogs. Happy Birthday Gracie!

I feel I should close with the photo of some recent good times. Friday I had some people over, the theme was "cheese is the beginning" for food options and “here’s vodka, find a mixer” for drinks, and it was fabulously good times. All week I had been saying “Friday, I’m doing a cannonball” so I feel that it is only necessary to share the fun photo. Good times at the pool… Or shall I say to those that comprehend…

“SHUTTIN IT DOOOOWWWWNNNN”