best of...

I ran out of ideas for my Best of list. So if there is any thing you want to know that was my Best of 2008, post it in the comments and I will post it.

best thing that happened to me in 2008

This is finally the one where the answer is...
Jason Castro.
On April 23, 2008, American Idol aired the cheezy Ford Commerical they made for the song Tainted Love. Each Idol was dressed up in a goth costume. That was the beginning of the end. The next day, one girl posted on the American Idol forum that they thought Jason looked good dressed in Goth and now... 8 months later... I created (along with my new best friends) a website called Jason's Goth Girls. I have met the most wonderful people I have ever known. I have made life long friends. My health improved. I gained confidence in myself. I have done things that I never would have done before. As I like to say... I'm not who I was. I have changed for the better. Jason was the catalyst, but its the girls that really changed my life. But without a gorgeous, blue eyed, dreadheaded boy taking a risk and trying out for American Idol and then having talent to boot, I'd be in the same rut that I was stuck in for far too long. So thank you Jason. Thank you for everything. And to my Goth Girls... I have no words.

best girl crush of 2008

I will admit that I have many girl crushes. But this year, I have a brand new one.

Rachel Maddow

So smart, so witty, so snarky, so right.
What's not to love?

best reality show of 2008

The Real Housewives of New York. It was a tough decision between this one and the Housewives of Atlanta. Both of these shows are full of hot messes, but the New Yorkers take the cake for me. Seriously. The Countess? Come on! How could this not be the best show??

best teen pop star of 2008

There are so many new teeny bopper pop stars this year that its almost sickening. Miley, Demi, Selena, JoBros... blah. But there is one that I can actually stand. Taylor Swift. I really got into her song, Our Song. Its fun. Even though she's a cross-over country star, she's cute and entertaining. Plus, she's the only one I don't want to injure. So that's a plus.

best movie of 2008

Since I hardly saw any movies this year, I am taking my sister's recommendation for the best movie this year... Wall-e.
Funny things is that I got this movie for Christmas and I haven't even seen it or watched it since then. I just knew that it would be good and plus, I trust my sister's opinion on these things. Maybe I'll watch it tonight so that I can actually watch it in 2008.

best news story of 2008

Did you really think it would have been anything but this?

best website of 2008

This is the funniest site I have ever read. Not only are the cakes actually big piles of hot messes, but the blogger is so snarky. Love it.

Cake Wrecks FTW

best new artist of 2008

I'll bet everyone assumed Jason Castro was gonna be my answer to this one. But no... he will definitely be on my best of list, but for this one I took into consideration artists who actually released their first album this year.
My best new artist, David Cook.

how cool is it to watch that again? still makes me cry.

best song(s) of 2008

I could not decide between these two anyway. Good thing they performed them together at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Whatever You Like by T.I.
Live Your Life by T.I. feat Rihanna

best sports story of 2008

Michael Phelps winning 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. Can anything really top that? It took 36 years for the previous record to be broken and I wonder if it ever will be broken again. Just amazing and very fun to watch.

best discoveries (for me) of 2008

This year, I discovered a few things that I had heard about, but never experienced myself.


1. Gossip Girl - I had heard of this show, but right before Season 2 saw a re-run episode of season 1. I was hooked with about 20 minutes of that show. I searched and found all the episodes of season 1 online and watched them all. Now that we are way into season 2, its my favorite show. I am really glad I gave in.


2. Chelsea Lately - this show only started in November of 2007, but I always thought it was dumb. I never really watched it, but I figured it was another stupid late night talk show. Then in the last few months (since losing my job), I have been up late and randomly watched it. Now, I am totally addicted too. Chelsea Handler is hilarious. I love her snarky ass. I watch it every night.


3. Twilight saga - I took the leap. I resisted for the longest time. But some friends kept talking and talking about these books and so I finally did it. I know they are young adult books, but I loved them. Actually, I am almost done with Breaking Dawn, so I haven't finished the series yet. But damn. I really like them a lot. I also saw Twilight the movie. I am not a full on fan freak, but I understand the inclination.

best celebrity baby of 2008

There were so many babies born this year, but none that were as cute as Harlow Winter Kate Madden, daughter to Nicole Richie and Joel Madden. She is so incredibly cute that it hurts. She is my favorite celeb baby EVER (or so far).

best dress of 2008

I am starting today with a few of my favorite things of 2008. I begin with my favorite dress of 2008. This gorgeous Versace dress worn by Anne Hathaway at the Venice Film Festival. It is so beautiful. The color is...gaWH! But I have to say, that the dress comes alive on her body and with her legs.

wedded bliss

Today is our 10 year wedding anniversary. 10 of the best and most difficult years of my life. In good times and bad. Thru sickness and health. And I would marry this man again in a heartbeat.
Happy Anniversary to my best friend.

1998

January 1 - Smoking is banned in all California bars and restaurants.

January 22 - Suspected "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski pleads guilty, and accepts a sentence of life without the possibility of parole.

February 23 - Osama bin Laden publishes a fatwa, declaring jihad against all Jews and Crusaders.

March 27 - The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra for use as a treatment for male impotence, the first pill to be approved for this condition in the United States.

April 7 - George Michael is arrested in a restroom at Will Rogers Memorial Park for committing a lewd act in front of a police officer. This incident leads to him coming out as gay.

April 22 - The Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World opens to the public for the first time.

June 4 - Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.

June 25 - Microsoft releases Windows 98 (First Edition).

August 7 - 1998 U.S. embassy bombings: The bombings of the United States embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya kill 224 people and injure over 4,500; they are linked to terrorist Osama Bin Laden, an exile of Saudi Arabia.

September 7 - Google, Inc. is founded, in Menlo Park, California, by Stanford University Ph.D. candidates Larry Page and Sergey Brin.[8]

September 8 - St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire breaks baseball's single-season home run record, formerly held by Roger Maris. McGwire hits #62 at Busch Stadium in the 4th inning off of Chicago Cubs pitcher Steve Trachsel.

October 6 - College student Matthew Shepard is found tied to a fence near Laramie, Wyoming, a victim of gay-bashing. He dies October 12, becoming a symbol of gay-bashing victims and sparking public reflection on homophobia in the US.

November 3 - Jesse Ventura, former professional wrestler, is elected Governor of Minnesota.

November 19 - Lewinsky scandal: The United State House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee begins impeachment hearings against U.S. President Bill Clinton.

December 28 - Laura and Chris become man and wife. Thus begins the best 10 years of their lives; full of challenges, pain, and joy. Neither would change a thing.

to my parents

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a great day spent with the ones you love!

And good presents don't hurt.

the reason for the season

song in my head 12/20/08

I'm Like A Bird - Nelly Furtado
This is in my head, because last night my sister & I were singing it karaoke. It was too funny.

song in my head 12/16/08

Tell Me So by Jason Castro

performance: 12/13/08 Garland, TX

note to self

to do list:

- wrap & box up gifts to mail to Ohio
- mail gifts to Ohio
- clean up guest room
- put ornaments on tree
- buy new strand of clear lights
- christmas cards
- make cupcakes
- dust
- vacuum
- wash guest bed sheets
- clean guest bathroom

edited to add: bumping to show my progress

White Christmas by Jason Castro

go download it for yourself, for free!!!

I'll write more about this when I can speak!


edited to add: the little laugh at the end... omg. *dies*

poinsettia festival

We went to the Poinsettia Festival today. I go every year to buy a poinsettia, plus to take photos. Chris went with me this time. Here's the rest of my photos from this year.

about last night...

I wrote this on my forum last night. It seemed like a good description, plus it was full of emotion. So here is what happened last night:

*jumping up and down*
omg omg omg omg

i just got home from Spring Awakening. it was amazing! i was so close. a little too far to the left, so i missed a little of the action. but it was so great. i could see the spit, i was so close. i cried like a baby during Those You've Known and the finale. I am such a wuss. and to top off a perfect show... i met the cast! AAAAAAWWWWWWWWW!
they did what's called a "talk back" after the show where a couple cast members come out and answer questions. since the show is controversial, there were lots of questions. hardly anyone stayed. so it was very intimate. the two cast members that spoke played two of the three main rolls. they were so nice and answered everyone's questions. afterwords, i got their autographs on my playbill. i spoke to Christy Altomare, who played Wendla, about living in Cincinnati. She just graduated from the same college my husband went to. Then I met Blake Bashoff, who played Moritz. He replaced the original actor on Broadway and he was amazing and so nice. I was so happy to have met them. But pissed, because it was the one day i forgot to bring my camera. i had changed purses to take a smaller clutch and didn't think to grab it. Oh well. Still awesome. But it gets better! After leaving the theater, i was walking thru to building to get to my car and i turn a corner and the whole rest of the cast was there talking to fans. Insane. It was awesome. I was totally overwhelmed. I managed to bring myself to get the autograph of Kyle Riabko, who played Melchior. He was so nice and awfully dreamy. He asked if I enjoyed the show and was really interested in hearing my response. It was very cool. I got all fangirly. But then felt dumb, because all these kids are WAY younger than me. But so talented. I am jealous. It was such a great night. I met and got the autographs of the 3 lead actors.

So freaking cool! Learn about this show. Seriously. Google that shit.

thanks mom

This is for my mom. Its one of her favorite Christmas songs. I am posting this for her as a thank you for calling and waking my ass up this morning. It took almost a half hour on the phone before I got myself up, but she kept pestering me until I did. And I am very grateful for that. My whole life, waking me up has never been easy. She is one persistent momma.

Unto You This Night by Garth Brooks

can't wait

Spring Awakening - TONIGHT!!!

song in my head 12/10/08

Circus by Britney Spears

twilight

So... I finally broke down and read it. Twilight. I know its a young adult book, but so many people have told me how great it is. I finish Twilight today. I will be starting New Moon tomorrow. I have to say that I am glad I waited until they were all out, because I cannot imagine waiting for the next book. Twilight had one hell of a cliff hanger. I've been told to finish New Moon, before seeing the movie. So, I will.

another random meme

the things in bold are things I have done:

1. Started my own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than I can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sung a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched lightning at sea
14. Taught myself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown my own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitchhiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of my ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught myself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had my portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had my picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Ridden an elephant

in love with these

These are to die for! Makes me wish I lived in a place where 1/4 inch of rain was not a lot. I love these! But have no use for them. boo hiss.

So, I was thinking of moving to Seattle... just to wear cute rain boots!!

note to self: must stop looking at sanrio.com

grammy nominations

The hotness was nominated for 5 Grammy's tonight! Congrats.

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

* Say
John Mayer

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals

* Lesson Learned
Alicia Keys & John Mayer
Track from: As I Am

Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance

* Gravity
John Mayer
Track from: Where The Light Is — Live In Los Angeles

Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

* Say (From The Bucket List)
John Mayer, songwriter (John Mayer)

Best Long Form Music Video

* Where The Light Is — Live In Los Angeles
John Mayer
Danny Clinch, video director; Lindha Narvaez, video producer

this is new

Yup... made some changes around here. Not sure if I like all the gray. But I like the background. What do you think?

he's not just a cute boy with a guitar...

I Am Second

my baby cousin

look at the big, blue eyes

crawling!

Colbie - 6 1/2 months

world aids day

www.worldaidscampaign.org

More than 25 million people have died of AIDS since 1981.

Africa has 11.6 million AIDS orphans.

At the end of 2007, women accounted for 50% of all adults living with HIV worldwide, and for 59% in sub-Saharan Africa.

Young people (under 25 years old) account for half of all new HIV infections worldwide.

In developing and transitional countries, 9.7 million people are in immediate need of life-saving AIDS drugs; of these, only 2.99 million (31%) are receiving the drugs.

freaking amazing

I don't even know where to start...

Jason Castro had his first post Idol gig last night in Tulsa, OK. He was the headlining act. There were two opening acts: Bryan Jewett & To Have Heroes. None of my friends were going to the show, but we did know that there would be a live cell cast online. As the day went on yesterday, we discovered that there would be a live VIDEO feed of the concert. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing it was. I never thought it was possible for me to like him more, but I do. If you think you know who he is based on American Idol, you have no idea. He has matured and gained a confidence that many thought was not possible. But not so much that he is a jerk or anything. He just finally believes in himself. He is still that same goofy guy, but... AH!!!!! I could go on and on, but I will let him speak for himself.
Hallelujah 11/29/08


Love Uncompromised 11/29/08


Shine Your Light 11/29/08


see videos of the rest of the show here.

It was absolutely amazing to watch it streaming live. At one point, there were over 400 people watching the live feed. We were all there in spirit.
This is just the beginning for him. After seeing him last night, it made me realize that its all been worth it. All the blood, sweat and tears that I've put into supporting him and our website... all worth it. Even if he does not become a superstar, he will be around for a long time. And he's got me, for sure.

what we are thankful for

a new vlog...

VIDEO REMOVED

spring awakening song of the day

Those You've Known

how sad that i communicate with my family via my blog

mom - please call me and wake me up about 10am at the latest. Thanks.

edited to add: THANKS, MOM

inedible jewelry

I found the cutest earrings online & bought some. They came today! I love em. I just thought I would share them. I heard about Inedible Jewelry on Pop Candy the other day. The are hand sculpted and painted. The have all kinds of different foods. I bought the peppermints, cuz they were too cute. When they arrived today, I was really pleased with them, but the neatest part... there was a hand written note thanking me for my purchase. Very cool. Check em out!

watch this

oh... this blog is totally gonna be about Spring Awakening for the next 3 weeks!

here is the performance at the 2007 Tony Awards (its a montage of 3 songs).

and the word the don't say in the last song... Totally Fucked!

!!!!!

I seriously have the best sister EVER! She called me today and asked if she could buy me a ticket to Spring Awakening as my Christmas present. WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THIS?? "Are you serious?" was my response to her. She bought it for me and got me 3rd row!
I am going on December 11th. I can hardly wait. I am loading the soundtrack back on to my ipod as we speak. I already know it all, but just to freshen up on it.
Lately, many people have asked me what the show is about. Its about German teenagers in the 19th century who are discovering their sexuality. If you wanna know more, you can read all about it here. AHHHHHH!! I still can't believe it!
Thank you sissy!!

layers meme

LAYER ONE:
* Name: Laura
* Birthday: November 3
* Birthplace: West Covina, California
* Current location: Phoenix, AZ
* Eye color: hazel
* Hair color: brown
* Height: 5'4"
* Righty or lefty: righty
* Zodiac sign: Scorpio

LAYER TWO:
* Your heritage: Irish, Scottish, German
* The shoes you wore today: none - don't wear shoes unless i have to
* Your weakness: boys with guitars
* Your fears: death
* Your perfect pizza: pineapple and ham
* Goals you’d like to achieve: motherhood

LAYER THREE:
* Your most overused phrase on AIM: change AIM to forum and the answer is "fuck"
* Your first waking thoughts: seriously?
* Your best physical feature: hair
* Your most missed memory: security

LAYER FOUR:
* Pepsi or Coke: neither. don't drink soda anymore
* McDonald’s or Burger King: McDonalds for the fries, Burger King for the burgers
* Single or group dates: single
* Adidas or Nike: neither... VANS!
* Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: neither
* Chocolate or vanilla: vanilla
* Cappuccino or coffee: don't drink coffee either

LAYER FIVE:
* Smoke: a long time ago
* Cuss: like a fucking sailor
* Sing: used to and now in the shower
* Take a shower everyday: nope. and NO, its not gross. every other day...
* Do you think you’ve been in love: yup
* Want to go to college: not sure about this one. been there and done that... but going back is always an option
* Want to get married: already am
* Believe in yourself: sometimes
* Get motion sickness: no
* Think you’re attractive: not really
* Think you’re a health freak: um, no
* Get along with your parent(s): depends on the subject
* Like thunderstorms: YES!
* Play an instrument: used to play the saxophone

LAYER SIX: In the past month…
* Drank alcohol: yes
* Smoked: no
* Done a drug: everyday... but not illegal
* Made out: no
* Gone on a date: no
* Gone to the mall: no
* Eaten an entire box of Oreos: not an ENTIRE box...
* Eaten sushi: no. gross
* Been on stage: no
* Been dumped: no
* Gone skating: no
* Made homemade cookies: no, but Chris made some
* Gone skinny dipping: nope
* Dyed your hair: no
* Stolen Anything: um... maybe. I can't remember

LAYER SEVEN: Ever…
* Played a game that required removal of clothing: no
* Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: absolutely
* Been caught “doing something”: depends on what you mean by caught
* Been called a tease: yes
* Gotten beaten up: no
* Shoplifted: totally
* Changed who you were to fit in: unfortunately

LAYER EIGHT:
* Age you hope to be married: already am and I was 21
* Numbers and names of children: 2. Katherine Amanda and Benjamin Christopher
* Describe your dream wedding: already married
* How do you want to die: at peace
* Where you want to go to college: ???
* What do you want to be when you grow up: I have no idea. if I did, that would make life a lot easier
* What country would you most like to visit: France

LAYER NINE:
* Number of drugs taken illegally: 1
* Number of people I could trust with my life: 3
* Number of CDs that I own: crap. I have no idea
* Number of piercings: 5
* Number of tattoos: 5
* Number of times my name has appeared in the newspaper: 0
* Number of scars on my body: too many to count
* Number of things in my past that I regret: are you fucking kidding me with this?

week 12

vs

edited to add: They lost. I had a feeling. But they played hard and were in the game. There were some mistakes, but it was a good game.

who wants to loan me $60??

Please. Please. Please.
Someone.

Spring Awakening. Here for only a few days. December 9-14.

I'll give you something. Like a limb, or an organ. I have an extra kidney.

must.see.this.show.

song in my head 11/19/08

Come Back to Me by David Cook

dc

David Cook's album came out today. Pre-ordered it on itunes. But it was leaked (on purpose) last week, so I've already been listening to it. I decided to still go ahead and buy it, because I want to support him. He really was the one who deserved to win. Even though I have strong feelings towards another contestant, David was the best performer. So far, the songs I like best on the album are Lie and Bar-ba-sol, but Declaration is growing on me. Check out the album. It's worth the buy.

song in my head 11/17/08

In My Place by Coldplay

poor blog

My blog always seems to be the first thing to be neglected. I should have done Na Blo Po Mo. That would have forced me to blog. Oh well. It's the middle of freaking November. When did that happen? I think its a big shock, because... oh, I don't know... I have to turn on a fan during the day. It's not cold yet. It sucks. I love the cold weather.
My blog is not the only thing that is being neglected right now. The house, the laundry, the dishes, me. My sleeping is all jacked up. I sleep during the day and am wake all night. See what time it is?? Yup. Still awake. Today's excuse is because I drank too much on Saturday night and slept in until 2:30pm today. Craziness. I was tired all day, but (my mom was right) by the time it was bedtime, I am awake. I think I will take a few hour nap here in a few minutes.
Oh... if you read this in time - MOM, CAN YOU PLEASE CALL ME AT 9AM TO WAKE ME UP? Thanks. Remind me that I told you to do it.
Well, I guess I should try sleeping. Then maybe some laundry...

week 11

vs



I am WAY late posting this. Few too many cosmos on Saturday night caused me to sleep in and miss the first quarter.
Anyway... Cardinals WON again! They are 7-3. I am so excited. They are playing great. Next week will be the true test. Playing the Giants!! But it will be at home, so they've got that going for them. But the last time the Giants were here, it was for the Super Bowl. So I'm not holding my breath.

couldn't have said it better myself

week 10

vs





edited to add: HOW DID THEY PULL THAT ONE OFF?? I am at a total loss as to how the Cardinals won tonight. I am so glad that they did. But it was by the skin of their teeth.

proof that god loves me

Idol's did an Elle photoshoot.

edited to add: Will be (along with the other idols) in the next issue of Elle on stands November 12th. With Carrie Underwood on the cover.

song in my head 11/06/08

Sweet Medicine by Jason Castro

The boy has been busy writing new songs!!!

lyrics:
i feel a little lost i feel a little blue
wish i could dim the lights and find my arms around you
(and bury) all this space that keeps two hearts apart
for a moment we'll be diamonds in the dark
cuz you got it, my reason, my only hope believe me love
cuz you got it, i need it, i cant stay away cuz
you're my sweet sweet medicine baby
you're sweet sweet all of the time
oh sweet sweet medicine save me
save me tonight, save me tonight
i pull you close to me and kiss you in the dark
first time feelings but we know just where to start
we dance beneath the sheets and sing a lovers song
you seem so beautiful so beautiful you are
cuz you've got it, my reason, my only hope believe me
you're my sweet sweet medicine baby
you're sweet sweet all of the time
oh sweet sweet medicine save me
save me tonight, save me tonight
blue skies, baby gives me blues skies
baby gives me blue skies, how i love my blue skies....ohhhhhh
cuz you've got it, my reason, my only hope believe me love
cuz you've got it, i need it, i cant stay away cuz
you're my sweet sweet medicine baby
you're sweet sweet all of the time
oh sweet sweet medicine baby
save me tonight, save me tonight save me tonight
sweet sweet all of the time, save me tonight, save me tonight
save me tonight

song in my head 11/05/08

Light On by David Cook

yes we can!

What a day! What a night!

I am proud to be an American for the first time in a very long time.

thanks

happy birthday to me

Today, I am 31 years old. Thrilling.

new pics of tattoos

Here they are 2 days later...

week 9

vs

new ink

left wrist


right wrist

These were taken at the tattoo shop before she wrapped them up. She wanted me to keep them wrapped all night, so I took the pictures then. I had to share. I love them!

edited to add: This is where I had it done, by Heather Alvin.

i cannot wait

Tomorrow Tonight I am getting a new tattoo! Actually it will be two, but done at the same time. I have an appointment for 6:30pm. I am sooooooooo excited. I take this very seriously. When I turned 30, I wanted to get a tattoo to memorialize the event. But at the time, I did not know what I wanted to get. So, instead of just getting something random for the sake of doing it, I put it off. Earlier in the year, I finally figured out what I wanted and where. And now, since Monday is my 31st birthday, I am ready to do it. Over the course of 13 years, I have only gotten 3 tattoos. Each and every time, it took a long time for me to decide what to get. Like I said, I take it seriously. I know it is permanent and don't want to regret it later. I know that once I think it thru and make the decision, I will not regret it. It does hurt. Yes it does. But you know what? The pain lasts only as long as it takes for the tattoo. After that, its over. I can handle pain, as long as I know that it won't last forever. Mind over matter. You just don't watch and squeeze the hand of the person you bring with you. (Chris is gonna come with me.) I often curse under my breath during it too. But fer real!! I am so happy to finally get them done!! Of course I will photo it!

flair

I am obsessed with the flair feature on Facebook.
Check out my flair!!


you can click to embiggen.

song in my head 10/31/08

Let It Rock by Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil Wayne

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

sports night

Tonight is a major sports night!! It is the first regular season game for the Suns. They are playing the Spurs and I am VERY excited. New coach... so we shall see.

Also, the World Series might end tonight. They are gonna attempt to pick up where they left off on game 5 from Monday night. According to my sister, its still raining in that area, but not as bad as Monday. I really hope that they do get to play. I want the Phillies to win.

I guess I'll be doing a lot of channel flipping and picture-in-picture.

edited to add: Suns won & the Phillies won! Great night.

to my dad

My dad has a job interview today. Sending good thoughts, dad.

jason castro pic spam

While at home in Dallas recently, Jason was photographed by Andrew Ryan Shepherd. They are too gorgeous to pick just one to post. Here they are...

gorgeous