Thursday is the New Friday

Yeah, that's right! Two days in a row, people. I am seriously on a roll. I actually was able to leave work when it was still light outside so I feel like I have all the free time in the world.

Last night, Stu and I watched 1408 - starring the never-aging John Cusack. It's like he's the new Dick Clark. He looks exactly the same today as he did when he was holding a boom box over his head as it blared Peter Gabriel. What was that movie called again? Anyways, back to the movie. First of all, most of it is shot in one room. Sounds very Castaway, I know. But believe me, this ain't no Gilligan's Island. That movie freaked me out. And not in a scary-ghost kind of way, but in an evil-presence-that-you-can't-really-wrap-your-mind-around kind of way. I was tense the whole time (and Stu watched 90% of the movie with one eye peaking out from behind a sofa pillow, but you didn't hear that from me). We figured out that the main reason this movie is so creepy is that it lacks that "something freaky deaky is about to happen" music that builds momentum and clues you in to the parts where you're supposed to be scared. It's much more effective if you have no idea that it's coming. I like these types of movies much more than the slasher horror ones or the ones that are nothing but evil ghosts getting their spook on, etc. This is much more thought provoking and interesting than sitting back and watching some smart-ass teenager hide from a knife-weilding maniac who turns out to be the local high school janitor, or whatever. I like this one as a thriller because its one where while you're watching it, you're mad that you are putting yourself through it, but when it's done, you're glad you did.

Switching gears to Halloween topics. Can we discuss how women have two options when it comes to Halloween costumes: Ultra-slutty, or potato sacks. There really is no in between. Everything that is remotely cute is up your butt or down your neckline or comes in 2 tiny pieces that resemble dish cloths more than actual garments. Observe the example to the right. She basically needs two haircuts to sport that outfit, if you know what I mean. I think this is the cutest little get-up, but I have to wear my costume to work and something tells me this might be what I like to call a distraction. Now, to the left is one of the work-friendly ones. How boring is that? It's a striped potato sack with matching ugly hat. Not exactly something I'd feel cute or festive in. Why can't they make cute and flattering costumes that don't give off the "I really want to dress like this all year but am afraid people will call me a whore" vibe? Halloween does not = Festival of Hookers!

I'll leave you with this lovely website: Atlanta Ghost Hunters. This link will take you to some recordings taken from houses here in the Atlanta area. You can hear what appears to be voices from people beyond the grave (insert spooky ooooh's and ahhh's here). It's kind of chilling to hear these, but check it out anyways.

I'll Take Things That are Awesome for $100, Alex

Ti's I! Lady Lu. Sorry so long since my last update (is it just me, or do I start off pretty much every post like that now?). I work non-stop these days, for serious! It's around 50+ hours a week, no joke. Yes, please whip out your violins now. My life is such a sad little place. But seriously, when you go into work at 7:45 and finally leave the building at 7:45, the last thing you want to do is think up something witty and worth someone else's time and type it all up and make it look pretty. So its my new job that causes me to neglect you and that brings such sadness to my life. Did I say sadness? I meant MONEY BITCHES! HA!

No - the new job really does take a lot out of me, but while I am crying about it in a corner with my binky and Pampers Pull-Ups, I do find the time to point out the things that I currently find quite awesome. So here is the list.

#1 - Andy Samberg
Most of you know him as that other guy in the "D*ck in a Box" skit with Justin Timberlake. He pretty much is the new Will Ferrell on SNL. It seems like every sketch he is in is an instant classic. Here are some of my favorite Andy Samberg moments so far.....

Punched in the Face While Eating

Kevin Federline's Guide to Parenting

2007 National Douchebag Championships

Love him!

#2 PalmerCash T-Shirts
Next on my list of things filled with awesomeness, is my new favorite outfitter: PalmerCash. This website gem is loaded with t-shirts that have a great sense of humor. I'm wearing my current favorite in the featured pic. I just ordered the "Stay Golden" one and I picked up the "Strictly for My Ninjas" a couple of weeks ago and wore it to work today. Part of the fun in sporting these shirts is getting people's reactions to them. I went in to Quick Trip one morning wearing my ninja shirt, and the next time I went in (wearing something normal and non-funny) the attendant said, "No ninja shirt today?" I was going to say, "Yeah, tool, I wear the same shirt every stinkin' day", but instead I gave him the courtesy laugh and grabbed my Rooster Booster Tall Boy and was off. But I think it's funny how people notice your shirts like that. Anyways, these shirts are perfect for me because we get to be uber-caszh (thats short for uber-casual...you try spelling out that hard "zh" sound without it looking weird!) at work most of the time so basically, this is corporate Barbie gear for me! In shirt short, if you need to purchase a gift for me in the near future and you don't know what to get, go with a shirt from these guys.

#3 The Office
Finally on my list of things that kick hiney (haven't used that word in about a decade in a half so you were due). Can somebody please tell me when the art of the sitcom died? This is the only decent comedy show that is airing right now and I find that odd. It used to be sitcom after sitcom Monday through Thursday but now this show is all we've got. The good news is that they make up for the lack of comedy everywhere else with the writing. Dwight K. Schrute my be the greatest character ever created in televisionland. That and the fact that I love the Jim and Pam coupledom. If you don't know what I am talking about, march yourself right over to Blockbuster and begin at the beginning. You won't be disappointed. And if you are, well then go post it on your own blog you Debbie Downer!

Lu-sing Weight
I am kind of stagnate at this point. Holding strong at 25 lbs lost. I am kind of suprised that no one really mentions it or notices much, especially at work, because I can really tell a difference. Here is a pic of me from June of this year next to a pic of me from 1 week ago. I can see it in my face and stomach. The pic on the left looks like I'm preggers for pete's sake. They say the difference becomes evident when you lose 10% of your body weight, and I did that along time ago. But I am interested to find out at what point do people who see you day in and day out really start to notice. 30 lbs? More? I guess we'll see.

Hola Lotta Sumpin' Goin' On

First things first: This is one of the funniest things on youtube right now. Enjoy...



Second of all, Light the Night was a huge success. Our team ended up with over $24,000 in raised funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! We had a great time and it was neat to see how things played out. Somehow, I think this event would be more fun with some beer added in, but I guess that wouldn't be appropriate........would it? Anyways, now that we have attended one of these cancer fighting throw downs, we know how to bring it next year! The Atlanta Light the Night goal for this year was $1.32 million and we capped it off last night with $1.37 million so we did better than we planned on! Very exciting. Let me know if you want to join next years team and raise money with us. Although I will warn you that failure to actually raise money will result in multiple "Are you going to raise money?" emails from Yours Truly! So beware. :)

I finished up my last day of Life Insurance License School this morning so I should be taking the test to get my license to write insurance shortly. So if you need some life insurance or perhaps an annuity, I'm your gal. Wink wink, nugde, nudge.

Stu's birthday is today and he's the big 2-7. We are celebrating with some dinner and the standard Sunday installment of Dexter. If you aren't watching this show, you're retarded. It's really good. If you don't have Showtime, find someone who does and become their new BFF. It's worth it. Trust me.

On the weight loss front, I'm down 25 lbs, playas! I am loving it. No complaints at all from this medication and people have actually made appointments to see my doctor about getting on it themselves! Like I'm a weight loss guru or something!

All Hail, VH1

Ok ladies and gentlemen....the time has come for us to learn who Bret chooses in the end. And the winner is, Jess! My personal fave and the most non-hookerish of all the Rock of Love Ladies. I am so glad he went with the normal one! I actually can't believe it, but he did. Well, if you call someone who dyes her hair pink normal. But out of all those crazy hookers, she was the least crazy and slutty. So, kudos to Bret Michaels. Despite his terrible fashion sense and tendency to wear guy-liner, he does seem to have a relatively decent taste in women when choosing from a pool of completely hopeless hopefuls.

And just when you thought it was all over they give you - the Reunion Show!!!! Woo freaking hoo! They were showing previews during the commercial breaks and this one's going to be a doozy. We are talking Flavor of Love Style verbal battles and censor beeps galore. I can't wait to get down and dirty with these trashy ladiez. I am especially interested to hear what Heather thinks about her "Bret" tattoo now that he didn't pick her. What a hose-job. You'd think that getting a guy's name inked on your body permanently would win you the top spot! Reality TV is SO HARD, you guys.

But if you think your Sunday nights are going to be oh so empty without these characters, you can thank VH1 for pulling out all the stops and debuting their newest series next Sunday night: America's Most Smartest Model! YES I AM SERIOUS! It's America's Next Top Model meets Jeopardy. So these people have to be (as Tyra puts it) fierce on the runway AND not be a total dumb-ass. Now thats what I call entertainment. Stay tuned for more debauchery and exploitation! Oh - and my favorite new word coined by this show: Himbo! Now of course, that means a male-bimbo. Use it in a sentence today!

Jessica's Team Kritta fundraiser at The Three Bears Cafe in Marietta was a HUGE success this past Friday. Combined with the admission charge and the ipod raffle we had, we were able to raise over $1,000 in one night! Bling-blingin' it for cancer, baby! What was so great about this event was that it put us over the $20,000 mark. So much so that we are actually over $21,000 for our Light the Night Team! So we are on a roll. There are two weeks left, so I am going to see if I can squeeze any more change out of whomever I haven't hit up yet! Maybe we can get to $22,000.**please see facebook for the reason I am holding my beer up like a trophy in pic**

Why Don't You Marry It?
I must confess that I LOVE my new Dyson vaccuum. It was a splurge gift me and Stu ended up buying eachother for our 2 year anniversary (I know, how lame to get a vac as an anniversary gift) but if you're thinking its lame, you have not tried one yet. It sucks up carpet pieces that aren't sewn down into the carpet! I mean thats crazy! Everytime I use it I have an entire cat's worth of hair chilling in the bottom of the dust collector cup. Ick. I feel like we've been living in filth up until we got this thing. It's sick. I highly recommend one. Dyson, you can send my endorsement check to................

TV, coke, and other activities...

Wow...it's tv season and I freaking love it! Sooo many shows to talk about. Unfortunately, none are as trashy as Rock of Love. I don't know what I am going to do with myself after next weeks season finale. Will it be the stripper? Or the normal girl (if you consider pink hair normal). May I just say that if he picks the stripper, I hope he understands that he didn't need to go through a reality tv show just to take a stab at bangin' a stripper! I mean come on!

But on to more substantial programming, HEROES made its way back into my weekly routine last night. And might I say.........snoozefest! Where was all the crazy action and special ninja skills I have grown to love? All I saw last night was a spoon being turned to gold and Claire's standard leg break insta-heal action. Bo-ring. I need to see people's heads being sliced open, flying, invisible dudes, etc. I hope next weeks installment brings something more along those lines to the table.

Hooked on Coke
Experts say soda is like a bomb in the average American diet. In other words, its nothing but empty calories and can have 400+ calories per "serving" (XL fast food drinks are 32oz - thats more like a tub o' cola than a serving) So quit coking it up, people! Not only are sodas loaded with non-nutritional cals, but the sugars in them actually promote overeating! And yes I am still talking about the liquid kind....everyone knows the other coke actually keeps you from eating. How do you think I've lost all this weight? JOKES! Anyways, on top of all this, they say that drinking calories doesn't have that much effect on your appetite, so when you drink 400+ calories, you still have no problem eating your burger and fries along with it. YIKES! I think if Mcdonalds revamped things and gave Ronald McDonald cankles and man boobs, kids would think twice about getting the McCola to go along with their 4 piece chicken McTesticles McNuggets. For the full article on cnn.com, click here.

Something I would like to leave you guys with. I like to consider it the best prank phone call of all time. It has some language in it, but it's priceless!!!

"You dont' want me in your house...'cuz I'll tear that thing apart!!"

Thats Capital with an A, Baby!

Hey kids! We're back from the lovely District of Columbia. And might I say, what a great weekend getaway destination?! There was so much to do. We found ourselves saying, "..next time we come we need to.....", about a dozen times. I highly recommend it!

We arrived Thursday night and our flight was uneventful. Except to say that it was a ridunkulously low fee to upgrade to biznazz class so of course, we did! High 5! We boozed it up and kicked back for the hour and some change flight over and arrived safely.

Friday, we hit up the sites of DC - Library of Congress, the Capitol, Washington Monument, and also we peeped the Smithsonian for the high art scene. You know how we do! Great stuff in there - including the only American Museum owned Da Vinci painting. So that was pretty cool. We also got to see some Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, and all kinds of stuff. After our tour, we had dinner at this great steak place and chilled the rest of the evening at Casa del Decker (Andrew and Sara's place).

The next morning, we did some wine tastings at 2 vineyards in the Shenandoah Valley region - The Oasis, and Naked Mountain. $3 to taste 6 different wines! So we basically got a glass and a half for $3. Then we got a few bottles and shared, of course, but that is a heck of a cheap starter course if you ask me.

And you know we had to watch the Dawgs play at Sara's brothers place. And what a great game that was. I am still a little hoarse from all the yelling/screaming/cheering I did during those few hours. But, we pulled it out (of our *ss) in the end so that's all that matters, right?!

On Sunday, we walked across the bridge into Georgetown and had brunch and shopped. This place makes Athens look tiny! It was huge and had so many shops, bars, restaurants and stores.... It was like Athens cubed! I wish we could have spent more time there, but as I was saying all weekend, maybe next time!

My favorite souvenir is a word Decker taught us: ROFLCOPTER. Now, the origin of this word is some stupid online gaming website, but we took it to pretty much be anything we wanted. It pretty much became a great way to describe something funny, since ROFL is the online acronym "rolling on the floor laughing". Case in point.... this is a ROFLCOPTER:
This is a roflcopter not only because this crazy chick has her hair shaped like a freaking helicopter, but also because thats a hilarious updo!! Roflcopter makes for good jokes! Try it in a sentence today. Like, "What the roflcopter are you doing?!" or "Get that roflcopter sh*t outta here!"

Anyhoo, we upgraded - AGAIN - to biznazz class for the venture home and got back a little after 10:00pm. So all in all it was a great trip. If you guys ever need some new place to weekend it up, I am telling you - our nation's capitol capital is where it's at!

Lu-sing Weight
Still just down 23 lbs., but thats alright with me! I'm looking and feeling better everyday. I hope I can get another 10 down before I go and see the doctor again in October.

Say You, Say Me

Hellllooooo!!!!

Sorry I have been a huge disappointment lately in the blogging sense. Now that I am getting into the groove over on the sales team, I think I will be able to post more. Here's hoping anyways....

Oh let's see. Where do I start? I know!

Rock of Love Update!! How exciting! That skanky ho I love to hate is finally outta there (yes, I am talking about Kool-Aid weave, Lacey). It's about time. In the end, it was her weird ass dad that made Bret realize that she would never "work out" as he likes to put it. I think his words were, "You crazy, b*tch!" Just kidding. But I wish he did say that. For fun, try looking at the myspace pages of all these people. Why do they all like the new Nickelback song so much? And could their pages ooze whore-ishness (new word) any more?

Brandi

Heather

Lacey



Operation "Eat Less Food, Fatty" is going well. I have dropped 23 lbs so far. And its becoming a problem in my marriage because now I am buying clothes left and right because - surprise - I look better in outfits when there is more of a waist and less of a FUPA. So I have been scolded about that, but I can't help myself! I haven't gotten excited about new clothes in over a year! Can you blame me?

Tonight we are flying out to the most romantic city in the world for our 2nd anniversary....Washington DC. I know what you're thinking - what about Paris, Rome - oh no people. There's something about Democracy that I find so sexy and thrilling. I can't wait to steal a kiss in front of the White House. Maybe even get a little Lewinsky action - JOKES JOKES! But seriously, I know DC isn't exactly the number 1 honeymooners hotspot, but this trip is going to be so much fun. I can't wait. Except for the part where I have had that scratchy throat feeling all day and can tell I am going to be sick as a dog when I wake up tomorrow. But oh well, you win some you lose some!

See you guys next week.

Serially

Ok so I can't post everyday since I'm "soooo busy" with my big girl career - aka, I'm trying to bust my hump and prove myself so I don't have time to sit on the computer like I used to - but I will try to post as often as possible for you, my fans. Just kidding. But anyways....

Michael C. Hall is my new favorite crush. Stu and I started the Dexter series from Showtime in our Netflix queue and I LOVE it. Plus, there's something about this guy thats so sexy, but I can't put my finger on it. If you don't know, this show is based on a series of books written by Jeff Lindsay. Stu read the first one, Darkly Dreaming Dexter last summer or sometime around then, so he already knows what goes down, but I'm only 4 shows in and I'm hooked. The premise is this blood-spatter analyst who just also happens to be a serial killer. They get you to like him though because he only kills murderers and pedophiles who get away with their crimes. It's bizarre to be watching a show and realize that you're on the serial killer's side! If you haven't checked it out yet, I urge you to do so. It's like CSI meets American Psycho meets 6 Feet Under (I say that because Michael C Hall starred in that before Dexter). Plus, it has the guy who played Richard in Sex in the City. I have no clue what his actual name is. To me, he will always be Richard. That cheating bastard!

The poor dawgs were frustratingly terrible this past weekend. Getting beat by Spurrier always burns a little the next morning. And I love how everyone who doesn't like the Dawgs always manages to get a text or phone call in there. Notice I don't do that to you people everytime we win you a-holes!

Lastly, I need to run an idea by you guys. I was thinking I could get these cute shirts made and sell them as a fundraiser for the team I started in memory of my mom. Here is the design I came up with. What do you guys think? I think they'd be a hit. They are kinda funny. At least the younger peeps might like them. I was thinking maybe sell them for $15-$20? Thoughts, suggestions.....

Lu-sing Weight
I'm kind of at a stand still here. I'm at about 19 lbs but have really slowed down. But I m fitting into smaller dresses and pants, so that counts for something in my book.

Narf!

Sorry to neglect you, my faithful minions. This new job has got me all sorts of discombobulated! Not only have my work hours increased, but so has my workload. So now when I come home, I'm not so quick to jump on the computer. I'm more about crashing on the couch like a narcoleptic.

Anyhoo, I guess I should bring you guys up to speed on Rock of Love. Its been awhile and I know you guys are just dying to discuss! (please notice my sarcasm as it is not so obvious via the interweb) As we narrow down the already slim pickin's for Mr. Michaels, Lacey, aka Kool-Aid Weave, tries yet again to get rid of someone. I really and truly hate this girl. She is terrible. I mean, look at all the horrible people on this show and to be the one that is the worst of the worst, that's like winning the special Olympics. Sure, you won something..... but you're handicapped! Anyways, yadda yadda, some stupid hooker - in this case, Magdalena - goes home because Bret doesn't "feel a connection". Batch, please. Next.

Anyone else ready for some football?! Nikki - this pics for YOU! ;)

I know I am. Me and the hubbers are finally takin' it back to the old school (cuz I'm an Old Fool who's so cool -- 20 pts to whomever names what I am referencing here). We never even went to one stinkin' game last year! Talk about lame! But we shall redeem ourselves with beacoup des boozes and maybe a few puke 'n' rallies. You never know.

I am also attending a bachelorette. party this weekend, tonight to be exact. We're starting with dinner at Two Urban Licks and then takin' it to the streets of Midtown and I'm sure Buckhead - what's a bachelorette party without some Hole in the Wall sweaty grinding on strange randos who appear out of nowhere behind you? Right Taff?! Ahhhh. Memories. In case you don't know/can't remember what I am talking about, please see the picture posted to the right. This was taken at Tiffiny's Bachelorette shin dig circa 2006. Notice the creepy guy that managed to make it into the pic. He appeared out of nowhere! I am telling you!

Lu-Sing Weight
Don't even worry about it, people! I bought pants yesterday that were a) $6.00!!!!! and b) one size smaller than all the other pants in my closet! Boo yah ;)

Happy Labor Day Everyone!!!

Travellin' (wo)Man

Well, I'm finally back. I didn't think I'd ever get back here but here I am. Traveling to and from Minneapolis was an absoulute NIGHTMARE. Firstly, when we tried to land in Minneapolis, the President was also trying to land so sair traffic held off ALL COMMERCIAL LANDINGS. So after circling the airport for an hour, they rerouted us to Rochester, MN to refuel. Long story short, we sat there for 2 1/2 hours until we were finally back in Minneapolis. we touched down 3 hours after we should have landed. The trip back was even worse! They cancelled our 1:43 pm flight out of Minneapolis due to some mechanical problem and we didn't get another flight out until 7:00 that night. So we sat at the airport for over 7 hours! You should see our expense reports! Nothing but Chili's Airport booze from 1:00-7:00pm! Ha!

In between these terrible journey's, the Allianz part was great. I got alot of product training and alot of free alcohol. And before you make fun of me, we were required to wear Hawaiian shirts and that little diddy that I am wearing in those pics is a $3 Goodwill purchase. It is also the best mom/teacher shirt to ever have in your collection.

Kiawah and Charleston was also fun. I ended up having to stay the night in a hotel right outside of the airport and then flew into Charleston the next day. The original plan was for me to meet Stu and his parents at the airport around 5:30 (when my cancelled flight would have been arriving) and then drive to Charleston, but since I didn't even get into Atlanta until around 11:00, that plan was shot. The weather was great and the beach was beautiful. Stu and I drove into Charleston yesterday for some shopping and dining. If you are ever in the area, please go to Meritage on East Bay Street in downtown Chucktown. Best tapas ever. Mmmmmm.

Lu-sing Weight
The Dr.'s scales confirmed my scales: 6 more lbs down for a total of 17 lbs.

That Ain't in the Playbook, But It Should Be

Well, it's off to Minneapolis for some training and schmoozing with the Allianz big wigs. I hope I at least look like I know what I am doing. I think I fooled everyone yesterday, but I haven't had to get on the phone with an agent yet so we'll see. Want to know what new element to my job that has been giving me the most trouble? The freaking headphone receiver. All the sales people at my company have those wireless headsets so they can walk around the office and stay on the phone. Since I have been in the support role ever since I got there, I never had a need to have the wireless headset. I can't tell you how many times yesterday I was on the phone and I shut it off by accident, or the battery pack fell off it's clip, etc. You would think I would be struggling with all the new product information, but alas, I can't get the headset concept down!

Me no likee Mikey V. For some reason, I have been hoping all this stuff surrounding Mike Vick was false, or just that it was his friends/minions who were the true a-holes, but no, I was giving him too much cred. I don't know why I was feeling sorry for him and giving him the benefit of the doubt. I mean, you really shouldn't feel sorry for anyone who gets 22 million just in a signing bonus for their career. And you sure as heck shouldn't feel sorry for someone who murders dogs in the most archaic of ways simply because they don't fight hard enough for their crazy *ss. It looks like he is facing somewhere between 16 - 36 months. I hope he gets the full 36. I also hope the NFL kicks him out and that the Falcons sue him for his signing bonus. Maybe we can take that money and get someone who is not only good, but who also doesn't go by Ron Mexico when giving hood rats STD's, or bring water bottles with secret weed-fragrant compartments in them, or give us the finger! Let's lose the thuggish-ruggish. I'm over it.

Lu-sing Weight
This morning is my weigh-in at the doctor. But you peeps have to wait a week to hear the results since my flight leaves today around 5:30pm. Bwah ha ha!!!

They Say It's Your Birthday

Bryce's birthday was great. He's so cute it's gross. It kinda puts pressure on me and Stu to not have ugly kids. Here's hoping! I've embedded the video I shot of him blowing the 2 candles out on his Ernie cake. Feel free to vomit in your mouth at the cuteness. You guys probably won't think he's as cute as I do, but what the hay. This is my first youtube upload so give it a whirl. Also, please notice my nifty collage. I am getting better at this presentation thing. And by better, I mean nerdy! But this is the best way to fit more pics on this blog without it looking like a straight up online photo album. And just think - this is just my nephew. Can't wait to see what this blog looks like when I actually have kids! It will probably be nothing but things like, "Oh my gosh you guys I am so excited. Little Junior* took a dump on the big potty yesterday!" Anyways, here's the video:

Saturday I got my nails did and went shopping for clothes for my big girl business trip. I leave tomorrow and will be back Friday, if you can call it that. Stu and his parents are picking me up from the airport and we're hitting the beach for a long weekend. Then we get back Tuesday night of next week. So technically, I won't be back til then. So there probably won't be many posts after tomorrow until I get back. So get your fill!

Today I start my new job and am a little nervous. Just because this is all so new and completely different than what I was doing before and frankly, I just hope I don't suck at it! I am really excited to be doing this, it's just weird to not be in a support position anymore and actually be on the sales team.

Lu-sing Weight
Finally! The scale finally reads 17 lbs. down! I thought I'd never get there! It was nice to go shopping and have my problem be that everything fit and I couldn't decide which outfit to get. Usually, it's that nothing fit and I felt fat and ugly in everything. I am the champion of moderate weight loss!

*Junior will not be the name of any offspring of mine, I was just going for generic for the joke

If You a Fly Gal, Get Your Nails Done, Get a Pedicure, Get Your Hair Did

Ok so , as you can tell by my lovely pic, I got my hair did last night. That's me and my foils baking under Martin's new drying lamps. Nothing drastic. Just the regular highlight, cut and eyebrows. Although, I will tell you that Martin struggled with the eyebrows because about 2 weeks ago, I decided it would be a good idea to trim them and took Stu's beard and mustache trimmers and put the guard down to about 2. I'm sure alot of you can see where this is going. Let's just say a 2 guard is a little too low for your eyebrows. You should keep that around a 4! Because my hair is so blonde and those hairs are so short, I have had to pencil in my left brow (thank goodness I noticed on the left one before I did the right, so only the left was affected by my "great" idea). Leave it to the professionals, Linds! PS - I think I do a great impersonation of a baked potato in that pic! Although Susan says I look more like I'm trying to impersonate Anna Nicole..."Trim shpah baybee!"

Well they haven't announced it officially at work, but no one from my office checks my blog, so I can tell you guys that I got a promotion yesterday!!! I start Monday and it's in my company's Long Term Care Sales Department. I found this lovely definition of long term care insurance for those who I haven't explained it to yet: "A health-insurance variation designed to cover the costs of long term care at home or in a nursing home." So, it's kind of like health insurance and kind of like life insurance. So my new job would be to help insurance agents who offer this to their clients. I would help them with client presentations, illustrations, running quotes, etc. I basically help them market their business. Hence "financial marketing". Any questions? There is a quiz at the end of this...

This weekend we are house sitting in south bumble, aka Tyrone, GA. Stu's brother, Brian, and his family are going to B'ham to visit Brook's (Brian's wife) family and celebrate little Bryce's 2nd birthday! Please notice the world's cutest picture ever featuring Mr. Birthday boy. I mean, he could be the kid from Jerry McGuire! And what did we get Bryce for his birthday? #1 - If you have talked to my husband in the past year, he would have told you about freaking Transformers. It has dominated my life since we first learned of this amazing movie project, which was sometime last fall! So what better gift for a 2 year old, then Optimash Prime. And no, that is not a Lindsey-inspired pun, thats what the box says! How cute is this? I kind of want one for myself. I wish they made Justin Tinfoil-lake (oh, thats bad...you know, like baked potatoes are wrapped in tinfoil? no?) Ok, so moving on..... #2 - Brian and Brook are more musically inclined than athletically inclined, so the fact that one of Bryce's favorite activities is going outside to throw the ball is so exciting for Stu, he's insisted we get him a UGA jersey! Unfortunately, the only come in #7 so let's just hope no one thinks he's reppin' The DogFather. Anyways, Bryce's daycare actually has "Jersey Days" and he can't be the only kid without a jersey! Toddlers represent!

Lu-sing Weight
Still nothing major. I am losing about .2 lbs a day so it's taking longer to report actual lbs. But at least it's still coming off, right?!

Happy Birthday, Mom

Today is my mom's would be 53rd birthday so my heart's a little heavy. It's hard to imagine what it's like to lose a parent until you do and then the strangest thing happens: life goes on. You don't think it will, but it does. And that kind of makes you a little more sad, because a world without your mom is a world no one wants to live in. I try to remember the good stuff and laugh, but on days like today it's hard to pretend that I'm not a little less complete and wanting nothing more than to go to Marshall's and find her rummaging through the housewares section for knick knacks. If mom were here I would have gotten her a cute bag or outfit, or maybe even some jewelry, yellow gold, of course. Instead, this year I am going to take that money that I would have spent on her gift and donate to Light the Night. I hope she likes it. :) If you feel so inclined to get her a bday gift too, you can do so here. (http://www.active.com/donate/ltnAtlant/2069_kirklin82)

My Colors Are Blush and Bashful

Here is my lovely new bathroom. Courtesy of Connie Interiors and Benny Moore's "Sienna Clay". This freaking room took about 5 hours to finish after taping up everything and anything in that place, plus 2 coats with a 30 minute drying time between. Talk about a hose job! It took all afternoon! But, after two years of looking at "builder's beige" colored walls and white towels and bath rugs, it's a refreshing change. And a little "toot toot" going out on my own horn for picking the fab fabric (out of the 15 or so swatches Connie brought me from the fabric store) and the wall color. Eat your heart out, Vern Yip!

I finally saw The Departed this week and can I say, it is an over-indulgence in the eye candy department. Whoever cast that movie had to be a 17 year old chick because it had Leonardo DiCap-hero, Mat de-Man, Marky Mark and the Hunky Bunch, and even the classic Alec Baldwin (I couldn't think of anything for him, since Baldwin is now synonymous for hot guy). And don't forget the very intriguing Jack Nicholson. Some people claim him to be sexy....I am not one of them, but some people do..... Despite the redunkulous amount of shots to the face in this movie, I really liked it. And PS - Matt Damon's character is a total sonofab*tch, too. I don't think I have ever wanted someone to die more than that guy. What a skid mark! The other interesting thing I found with this movie is the portrayal of people from Boston. I mean, do they really talk like that up there? I usually don't go for all those beat downs and all that blood, but I was entertained the whole time. So if you haven't seen this yet, queue it up in your NetFlix and check it out. I guess those Academy people know what they are talking about afterall! I give it 3 1/2 Slim Fasts.

Holy Crap! Did you know that the public can buy our cell numbers online?! Aw hell naw! I didn't believe it until I went on there and started typing my names and friends names to see what came up. I started with my new married name and this is what came up: Lindsey K____; Woodstock GA, Age:25. Hmmmm. Then I tried my maiden name and this is what came up: Lindsey C________; Marietta, Athens, Woodstock, relatives: Terry, Krista, Jason. I am not kidding! Taff, if you do your maiden name, it lists Lynn and Clifford C as your relatives!!!! Nikki, if you use your full legal name it pulls up Norak and your pops and lists M-town, Kissimmee and Sarasota - I'm guessing they might have mixed a little bit of Mikee No Likey's Info with yours? And Jess, yours has both your rentals and M-town listed. And PS - there are a crap ton of people with your maiden name! All you have to do is pay for this and people can get your address, cell phone numbers, pretty much anything! I am so ticked over here! Where do they get their info? From any business that you provided with your information.....ever. Think about all the sign up sheets and info forms and all that BS you've filled out in your lifetime! We are so screwed. Here is the website responsible for this crap, Intelius. Also, you can read more about this on ABC News.com.

Lu-Sing Weight
Doing a bit better than I was this weekend. It's going down, but not in big increments. I am still nibbling on my treats from Blue Ridge so nothing drastic in the weight arena! ;)

Jock of Love

This week on "We Are Strippers Who Are Into Has Been Rock Stars", the ladies competed in a little football action. Jess (chick with pink and platinum blonde hair) won MVP and had her first one-on-one with Mr. I Am Balding So I Wear Banadanas 24/7. Meanwhile back at the house, Lacey (she's the Kool-Aid hair-colored weasel I can't stand) and Heather (the actual stripper who dances topless in the house FOR FUN) plotted to get clown-boobed Erin gone for good. And they succeeded again! It's like whoever they pick to go home, does! Ok, I'm sure we all just went down a few IQ points just for being subjected to this, but it's a sickness, people! Would you make fun of me if I was in a wheel chair??

Only in America
So a man in Texas is suing 1-800-FLOWERS for revealing his affair! Apparently, when he went to pay for the roses he bought his homewrecker, he asked them to keep his purchase private. However, the company ended up sending him a thank you card for his business and the wife came across the card in the mail. She called to inquire about it, and they faxed her a copy of the receipt along with the message that was intended for little miss I Need a Man and Your Man Will Do. It read: "Just wanted to say that I love you and you mean the world to me!" Here is the kicker..... This couple was already going through a divorce, but when the wife uncovered this affair, she asked for more money and more child support. So this Scum Bag is suing 1-800-FLOWERS for $1 million for breach of contract! This guy's an idiot if you ask me. Won't half of that end up going to the wifee anyways?! ABC NEWS has the full story.

Mrs. T's Birthday was celebrated accordingly - with mexican. But this time, we switched it up and went to La Hacienda. Don't worry, they still had big huge beers....and Jessica had two! So by my calculations, that would be 64oz.??? By the way Jess, did you get home ok?!

Lu-sing Weight
eh........same old same. No weight gain or loss. Just kind of teetering. I need to get going if I am going to have a significant loss by my Dr.'s appt. next week!