speaking of my mother

How did I get so lucky? My mother lets me dump on her like there's no tomorrow. That sounds really gross if you don't get that by "dump," I mean tell her about my problems. I like that my mother is one of my best friends. I would be totally lost without her.

speaking of PHX

Last night on Gilmore Girls, one of the characters said that Paris is the Phoenix of Europe. I highly doubt this, but having only been to one of the two, I cannot say for sure. It still made me laugh though. Big ups to the PHX.

I think that's what I will call it for awhile. PHX. And you have to spell it when you say it. I don't like living in a city without a nickname that shortens the name. No more 'Nati, not The Loo or even Chi town.

don't forget

Oprah today! John Mayer is on Oprah today, in case you don't scroll down my blog and/or don't read it, but if you don't read it then you are not reading this. That could go on forever. Anyhoo. It was taped live this morning. He blogged his visit.

OPRAH LIVE

Greetings from the green room at the Oprah show... I'll be on the show this morning LIVE and will be blogging the whole time. Looks like I won't be allowed to take photos back here, which is understandable since every year pastry companies invest millions of dollars into their breakfast planograms. Looks like I'll have to fall back on my grand command of the English language. Let me describe my surroundings: the room is not green, but can be described as a study in sandalwoods. I see no staining of any kind. The time is 8:29am CST, and the show will go live in 30 minutes. Time to rehearse the shot of me blogging and saying hello to Oprah from the sandalwood room.

TO BE CONTINUED...

POSTED BY JOHN MAYER AT 06:22 AM FROM CHICAGO, IL

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About to go live via the camera in the sandalwood room to talk with Oprah for a quick second. (I really want to call her Ms. Winfrey.)
Hold on - getting the cue that the camera's about to come into the room... I have a two sentence conversation with Oprah and I'm more nervous than before playing a show...

Okay... relieved. Now on to playing....

POSTED BY JOHN MAYER AT 07:15 AM FROM CHICAGO, IL

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SUCCESS

I did not trip, belch, swear or forget the words to my song, at least not all at the same time.
That was fun. Oprah's got the good ju-ju. She's easy to talk to. I don't know what that's like, being easy to talk to.
I bet if I were easy to talk to people would never shut up. I think I'll stick to being akward [his mis-spelling, not mine!] and off-putting.
To the airport...

POSTED BY JOHN MAYER AT 07:53 AM FROM CHICAGO, IL

Super cute. Apparently, they perform Waiting and he gets couch time. Couch time is major for musicians. Most shows just want them on to perform. But he has such a great personality that I wish more shows let him talk too. Anyhoo. Oprah is on twice a day (the same episode aired twice) in the PHX. So, if you miss it at 3pm, catch it at 9pm (hint, mother!). Can't wait. Thank goodness for DVR so that I don't have to wait!

i made my parents a scrapbook

My parents went on this two week long cruise last fall and before they left I told them that I was going to make them a scrapbook and to pick up things along their trip that they would like to have in the book. They came home with so many postcards, brochures, maps and photos that I realized this was going to be a major undertaking. I thought that it would be super easy, but boy was I wrong. It took major planning and a lot of work, but I have finally finished the book. It is 48 pages in total. And these aren't small pages. Each page is 12"x12". Making it a HUGE scrapbook. I finished the last page on Wednesday night. It's well over a year since their trip, but they love the book. Both of my parents viewed the book separately and they both said (without realizing the other had said this too) that I should enter the book in some contest if one exists. How funny that they both said that. I don't really think it's contest worthy, but I am very proud of it. And glad that it's finished!

Here is a photo of the first page:
(it's difficult to photograph!)

happy veterans day

why am I still awake?

Was it the tank-o-soda (AKA king size Coke from Burger King) that I have been sipping on since about 8:30pm? I would say yes. I am planning on going back to work on Monday and it would be nice to get my sleeping pattern back on track. No such luck tonight. Chris is still up sitting right next to me. He is working on his new computer. Oh, I failed to mention this! We both got new computers. We have not have NEW computers in... well, ever. He has just been piecing them together to keep them both functioning for as long as we've been married. But we decided now was the time to get new computers for both of us. He put them together, of course. (For those not in the know - he is a computer geek.) He is still working out the kinks on his machine and hopefully I will have mine working tomorrow or Sunday. I am really glad about this. It means that I will actually be able to have more than one application running on my computer at the same time. Hooray! I think I need to try to go to bed. At least put on my pajamas and lay in the bed and hope for the best. Goodnight.

total 90's flashback

In honor of my 29th birthday (a week late) - I give you my Glamour Shots...




OK, stop laughing. I had these taken for my 16th birthday. Dear lord, what was I thinking? Glamour Shots were so cool back then. I thought I was the shit.

OPRAH!!

On November 15th, the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter will make his first live performance on The Oprah Winfrey Show (check local listings) and also plans a performance on the American Music Awards on November 21 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC. Mayer's AMA performance that night of "Belief," (the second single from CONTINUUM) will feature both fans and familiar faces who have responded to Mayer's "What Do You Believe" query posted on his website, JohnMayer.com. Submissions of photos and a "belief" statement (in ten words or less) are being accepted through Mayer's website until 12:00am EST Monday, November 13th. Selected entries will be featured during his AMA performance.

A special Thanksgiving performance on The Late Show with David Letterman is planned for November 23, 2006. The performance will be Mayer's third consecutive holiday visit to the set of the Late Show.

Read the rest of the press release, here

and you can't forget THE best news of the week...

Bush Says Rumsfeld Is Stepping Down

i am proud (to be an AZ citizen)

Anti-gay marriage measure loses in Arizona
Voters in the historically conservative state of Arizona have become the first in the nation to reject a ballot measure banning same-sex marriage.

Problem is, same-sex marriage is already was illegal under state law, but not as part of the constitution. The proposition on yesterday's ballot would have added it to the state constitution. I think the fact that the proposition did not pass is a sign and a positive step in changing the law. Changing the law is a lot easier than changing the constitution.

I am also proud that we re-elected our great governor, Janet Napolitano. She rocks. I am proud that the scum bag, JD Hayworth was not re-elected to the House. He has yet to face the reality and concede, but it's only a matter of time.

sunsets in the shower

#18

but the sky had a better view from a different angle, so I went outside and took this facing southwest, instead of west (where the shower pics are taken).

she finally woke up

Britney Spears Files for Divorce

this cracked me up

I did. Did you?

i was supposed to go back to work today

I had really good intentions. I was all ready to go to work today. At least I thought I was. But last night, I couldn't sleep. I was finally able to get to sleep and my alarm goes off. I snoozed it for as long as I could, then I laid there for a while. I probably should have just gotten up and ignored my feelings. Because my feelings overwhelmed me and I realized I am not ready to go back to work. I really, truly thought I was. But the more I thought about it, the less confident I felt. I know that I have to go back. I will. I had really good intentions. My boss told me to take as long as I need and to just keep her updated. I had told her initially that today would be the day, but it's not.
I am disappointed in myself. I thought that I had my shit together. But then when the reality of the situation came, I couldn't deal. I know I should just jump back on the horse, so to speak. Chris is concerned that I will never be ready to go back. I understand his concern, but what am I supposed to do. I need to figure out a way to deal with my emotional baggage. I am giving myself one more week. I will take this week and not ignore my feelings. I will try to get my head right. But I will go back.

sunsets in the shower

#17

guess who is one of PEOPLE's 100 sexiest men?

Can't wait for that issue!!

thanks and gifts-o-rama

Thanks to my family for all the great gifts!


I have complied photos (most found online & a couple taken by myself) of all the wonderful gifts I received!












along with a votive holder, candle, sponge and candy

i had a good birthday

my cake and flowers


all my cards


blowing out the candles

My mom came over in the afternoon and we went and got pedicures. After that, everyone else (Chris & my dad) came home and we went to dinner at our (mine & Chris') favorite restaurant, Amano Bistro. We started with a nice bottle of Lake Sonoma Chardonnay. Quite good. We had never had it before, but it was the wine of the week and we always like to try their wine of the week. The 'rents don't really drink, so more wine for Chris and I. (I know I said before that I don't really drink, but when I do, I drink wine. I don't really consider that drinking.) The meals were great, as always. My parents had never been there before and they really liked it too. I am glad. I told them to trust me about the restaurant and I am glad they did. Then back to my house for carrot cake and ice cream (Banana Split Decision from Cold Stone Creamery!). All in all, a good day!

Today is THE day

I stayed up for it. And now, since I am old, I am going to bed!

and you thought Patrick Dempsey was McDreamy

THOSE LIPS!!!!!!!!!!

edited to add: larger version

to Hello Kitty (not me, quite yet - 2 days!)