Lessons Learned in 2008 ...

*Even though I do not like animals, I feel really bad when I hit one accidentally with my car ... and I do get misty eyed during that Sarah McLachlan commercial.

*The Jonas Brothers creep me out ... and I don't get them.

*There is only one REAL Pinkberry.

*Kathie Lee will never stop being annoying.

*MTV is nothing like it was when I was a tween.

*I'm a sucker for shows about mysteries/murders that have an ominous voice narrating.

*Don't hide anything in the oven unless you are in the habit of checking the oven before turning it on.

*I don't like chicken ... unless it is cut into very small, thin pieces.

*DVD sets of TV shows can easily become my downfall

This year has been an interesting one. Most of all this year I am grateful for family and wonderful friends and for the Gospel.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

My New Friend Ruby ...

It is no secret that I LOVE reality television.

I have found a new show that I truly enjoy. 

It's called Ruby and it follows a 30 something 500 pound woman from Savannah, GA who is trying to lose weight.

I love her.

She is whiny, and real and says everything in her thick southern accent.

My roommate and I love to quote her to each other.

My fav is when she tells her BF/roomie Jeff that he needs prayer ...

She is so saucy!

She cracks me up!

Leg Warmers and Roller Skates ...

My parents surprised me with tickets to Xanadu for Christmas!

I LOVED it! 

I was so sad that it closed on Broadway before I got to see it.

But the touring company was fabulous.

I laughed, hummed along, and at times I really wanted to get up and dance...

Don't worry, I refrained myself.

The movie may have been horrible, but the stage production is genius!

Thanks again Mom and Dad!

Scoop, Scoop, Grapevine ...

Every family has different holiday traditions.

This is what my mother and I do every Christmas Eve ...

This Is A Public Service Announcement ...

Today Court and I stopped at the food court at the mall in the midst of some serious shopping for some refreshment...

Santa came and sat next to us.

He was eating sushi and noodles.

You may want to rethink your cookies and milk this season and opt for something a little different.

It looks like Santa has developed a taste for Asian cuisine.

(He was also drinking a Pepsi, which I won't lie, made me and my Diet Coke soul believe a little less.)

I Was Born In The Wrong Era ...

Because it looked like this at my house this weekend there was no way I was going to drive anywhere ...

So I watched this ...

And this ...

And decided that I was born in the wrong time.

 I love the golden era of Hollywood and the great old movie musicals. 

I love Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.

 

And so, since I wish Gene Kelly was still alive so he could be my boyfriend,

here is a clip of one of my favs ...

Portrait of A Blogstalker ...

Yes I'll admit it ...

I am a blog stalker.

I have found many that I love.

The other day I had an embarrassing experience ...

I was walking out of an office building when I saw a woman whom I recognized from a blog that I frequent ...

Before I even thought I flashed a giant smile and said "Well Hello there!" 

in a voice that sounded like we had been BFFs since 3rd grade and still spent time reminiscing about Brownies and our weird elementary school librarian together.

She gave me a look that said "I don't know you. Please quit stalking me."

I finally realized ... she didn't have a freaking clue who I was.

I flashed another smile and quickly walked away before she saw my face go red with mortification.