Yellow Traveling Sneeze Machine

It was quite an eventful couple of days in the world of mother nature this past weekend (not to mention the past month), but I am talking Springtime~! 

But, I do want to take a moment and say God bless those in Japan that are suffering and peace be with everyone who has been affected. I am praying. 

On a much lighter note, the first day of spring was Sunday and it was absolutely beautiful. The hubby-to-be and me were able to get outside and enjoy it for awhile when all of a sudden I remembered after my 200th sneeze in a row that although the first day of spring means colorful flowers, sunshine, cool breezes, first excited sunburns for the year and upcoming Easter bunnies it also means that the ever elusive and evil pollen is just around the corner if not already burrowed deep into your nostrils. Being that I am allergic to 'outside' (I came up with that diagnosis myself after my allergy test came back positive for every plant, tree, and flower known in SC), it can be difficult at first to really enjoy the first onset of warm weather when you're blowing your nose every 5 seconds and trying not to sneeze on someone during a conversation. I do take my claritin, zyrtec, vitamin c, etc. and I do have a humidifier, but is it possible to utilize your a/c unit and vents as an entire house humidifier?? Just a thought.  I can't complain too much, I really do prefer my vehicle to just be a yellow traveling sneeze machine. Sike.

Second, if you didn't get to see the SUPER moon on Saturday it was pretty awesome as well. It was a lot bigger and very bright, but with all of the disastrous events occuring recently, it did cross my mind that the moon controls the tides and I got a little nervous. But, I am a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers......(you'll get it if you've seen the best of Will Ferrell on SNL). I do not put anything past mother nature these days. She has been strong arming everything. However, she does have a Creator that cannot be underestimated. I'll stop with that thought.

God Bless. G'night. Don't let the bed bugs bite (sick -- can anyone even say this anymore?).
xoxo

Kid n Play

Do you ever miss being a kid? I know I do. No worries, no deadlines, no important decisions to be made, no responsibility, no bills, but mostly just the thought of being able to have a goofy time and be silly without judgement or serious issues is what I miss. Sitting here with my fiance tonight reminded me of that. Just being funny together and laughing until my stomach hurts and tears come to my eyes is always my idea of a good Wednesday night. 

But I am definitely still a kid at heart and I'm not just saying that. Here's proof:

1.  I eat spaghettios.  A lot.  Sometimes I "forget" to make dinner or am too "tired" to cook so that we can eat spaghettios. with meatballs of course. without = yucky.
2.  I'm afraid of the dark. Yes, I sleep in the dark of course, but I still get up in the middle of the night and picture my bathrobe as an evil old witch lady with a hump in her back and literally jump back into bed with the covers over my head.
3.  I LOVE games. My favorites are cranium, scategories, apples to apples, hide n seek and battleship.  And I am VERY competitive. I have been known to get rattled or even stomp my foot during a cranium game or two.  Ask around.
4.  I can't get enough Capri Sun or Lunchables. YUM.
5.  I can't watch scary movies. No, you don't understand, I CANNOT.  Ask anyone.
6.  I enjoy a good coloring book.
7.  Mad Libs are my idea of a good time on road trips.
8.  I have the attention span of a flea.
9.  I am extremely fond of fairytales and Disney movies. Don't get it twisted, I am a princess.
10.  I want my room to be pink again with my name on the wall, surrounded by teddy bears and Barbies.

Embarassing but True and Life Changing

This blog is dedicated to the one and only, Prince.  I don't want to scare you away but I am crazy for him - in a classy respectable way, of course. I would imagine I am not your usual everyday obsessive Prince fan, but nonetheless, he is my guilty pleasure and I love his music. Everyone has their favorite musician/song/band.  There are Parrotheads, Beliebers, and Dave Matthews followers that don't quit. But, there is nothing better than driving down the road with your windows down blaring 'Little Red Corvette' or 'Diamonds' and Pearls.  And it doesn't help that Purple Rain is...say it with me... the best song ever written and recorded in the whole world ever. 

Listen, if a Prince song doesn't get your motor goin' I don't know what will, I mean, you must be a corpse or even worse too serious for your own good.  His songs just ooze passion, sexy, funky, the best beats and originality. He is a musical genius. Music nowadays does not even compare to his. Don't judge me - you know you secretly got fired up to a little 'Kiss' or '1999' in your hay day.

Well, Prince is coming to Charleston March 30, and yes my friends neither hurricane nor snow storm (?) nor speeding ticket will prevent me from screaming 'Purple Rain' from the top of my lungs LIVE. I have seen him one other time in Columbia with my poor willing friend Courtney who I dragged with me and she had a blast - well how can you not...it's PRINCE. Yes, he is old and his prime is behind us I'm sure, but he is still one of the best performers around and puts on a dang good show (i.e. AMAZING) even for the regular folks who aren't in love with him.  I think he is that celebrity for me that if I saw him up close and personal I would probably faint or throw up.



For your reading pleasure, here is a list of my top 10 Prince songs and my favorite line from each:

10.  U Got The Look - "Your face is jammin', your body's hecka-slammin'" - do lyrics get any better than that?? 

9.  1999 - "I got a lion in my pocket and baby he's ready to roar" - hahahaha

8.  Cream - "You're so cool, Everything you do is success, Make the rules, Then break them all cuz you are the best" - he knows me so well it's crazy.

7.  Raspberry Beret - "she wasn't 2 bright but I could tell when she kissed me she knew how 2 get her kicks" - such a romantical...sigh..swoon ;)

6.  Let's Go Crazy - "Look for the purple banana, 'til they put us in the truck, let's go" - huh? doesn't matter. awesome adrenaline pumping song.

5.  I Would Die 4 U - "make u happy when you're sad, make u good when u r bad" - who doesn't want that in a man??

4.  Little Red Corvette - "I say the ride is so smooooooooth, you must be a limousine". Ow ow! This song is dirtayyy and I heart it.

3.  Nothing Compares 2 U - such a powerful and beautiful ballad it hurts to pick one line.

2.  Diamonds and Pearls - "D to the I to the A to the M, O to the N to the D, to the pearls of love" -  a girls' best friend and a crazy beautiful song. I LOVE this song sooo much.

1.  PURPLE RAIN - "I never meant to cause you any sorrow.." Why is that my fave line you ask...cuz it's the first one and that means the song is just starting :)  Best cigarette-lighter funky rock ballad everrrrrr. Nothing can touch this song. I cried when I saw him play this live with his purple guitar. Embarrasing but true and life changing.

OK, I am off my Prince soap box. For now ;)

Sweet sexy purple dreams.

The Heart Times Three

I am about to introduce you to a world where few have been and less have witnessed - the adventures of three alarmingly different and precious Mexican dogs, a.k.a. chee wa wa's.  I'm certain it will prove to be profound and entertaining. You may not believe the shenanigans and facts that I about to share. Hold onto your chimichanga.


Let me preface this by saying that all three of these dogs are rescues and all three came together from all walks of life and very different upbringings. Lil' Bit fell into Jason's life a couple of years ago. Someone found her on the side of the road emaciated with ticks all over her.  Bella, I rescued from a shop in Conway. She misses her brother, but not her cage. Charlie is a special story and one of the best things to come into our lives.  These three teach us everyday that nothing is better than companionship, snuggling, love and plentiful food and water.




Lil Bit is the rat pack leader. She is one bad mamma jamma. She loves to rub her face in dead frogs, chase bugs (beetles are her favorite cuz they are fat and can't get away), bark like a maniac (she is, after all, our security system), chase anything that moves, snuggle up her smelly frog face into your neck, nip at "intruders'" heels (everyone is the enemy until she decides differently), and she will not eat any human food unless it is filet mignon. Seriously, she only eats Rachel Ray dog food because she doesn't have a choice and will not, I repeat, will nawtttt eat anything else, not even dog treats. She is afraid of vegetables, dresses, extension cords, candles, glade automatic spray, phones, and cameras. Her favorite things include riding shot gun in the car, being captain of the boat rides during the summer, playing hide and seek, snoring, and bullying Bella. She is the jam.


Bella is a mostly cheerful, fun-loving, and sweet dog except when she is a brat. She is one dog in need of therapy. I've actually emailed the dog whisperer twice because she needs him like whoa. She is a spoiled, fearful, hungry princess. She loves to play dress-up, but only, and I mean onlyyy, if it is specifically her pink princess dress that Lil' Bit tries to rip off of her. She enjoys sleeping, growling, eating, not running, slow-paced walking, the beach, and food, anyyyy food.  Her favorite is Cheerios and Doritos. Really, she loves any 'os. Cheetos and Fritos too. 'Boopy' has no tolerance for uncomfortable closeness. She appreciates alone time and her space.  I rarely get to hug her or lay down next to her without a small growl or sigh. She is the sweetest bitch I know. Grrrr I love her.


Charlie, ohhhh Charlie Pants.  He is named after Charlie Bucket from Willy Wonka because when he moved in with us from the hard knock streets, he got the golden ticket. Charlie Ann Rose was definitely an alley dumpster diving dog - he must've grown up with a pack of raccoons.  I can't tell you how many times he crawls into our trash cans and dirty clothes hampers and wants to live there. He is Pig Pen from Charlie Brown, he loves dirty and wants to be part of it at all times.  He is the biggest snugglebug and howls when he doesn't get attention.  He hollers bloody murder when we get home out of excitement and, I think, pure shock that we come home to him every day -- it truly makes my day. He is our little baby and we treat him like a real human baby. Oh Charlay monster, he is the best little runaway ever.


That is our family. Nothing will change it, our children will join them, not replace them. Please, adopt a pet today and give them a family and a home and not a cage or a back alley or even worse. Please get your pets fixed, there are too many in the kennels and cages now that won't live to see tomorrow because they are homeless and can't do anything about it. We can prevent that by being responsible pet owners and good mommy's and daddy's.


Below are some shelters in the area and an animal cruelty line. Nothing is better than an adopted furry friend, I can tell you from the heart times three :)


www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com
www.humanesocietynmb.org
www.horrycountyhumanesociety.com

http://www.horrycounty.org/depts/pubsafety/AnimalCare.asp
or call 248-1520 to report animal abuse.

Eat a Burrito

We got our save the dates today from the printer and they will go out tomorrow!!!!! Ahhhh I am so happy with them!!! I can't believe how long it took for me to choose them. Everything else I've done thus far has been breezy because I knew what I wanted and always have. But there are sooooo many choices out there. I don't know how I am going to choose invitations which I have narrowed down to like 5. I mean, I don't even know how I chose a wedding dress (that comes in June 5th :) there has to be like a bizillion different styles out there. OK, not to be cliche but when I tried mine on, I just KNEW :) But, no wonder brides flip out.  I have already come so close to becoming a seriously scary and loco bride-to-be. But, then I remember oh yeah I'm marrying my best friend and this day is going to be over in like 2.2 seconds and we will have a whole lifetime of good times and memories ahead. But then the psycho devil on my shoulder is like OMGGGGGGG you have to do this and this and it has to be like this and then there's this and OMGGGG and that and OMG. And then I punch that devil in the face, take a tylenol, and eat a burrito.

Lastly, let me sum up some reality TV for a second:

1) American Idol -  Pia is the crap and you know it.  Casey is my little Ray Lamontagne and I want to listen to him every night by a fire and a glass of wine (or three). LOVE him.

2) Real Housewives of Miami = Lame. Hope it gets better. I only like Lea so far because she is fab and hangs out with hip-hop stars and that makes her gangster.

3) DWTS - Really?  Who crapped in the casting director's cheerios this season?? Who are these people this year and why did they ruin this show for me (Sorry, Kendra - kiss Lil' Hank for me xo).

4) Bethenny Ever After - Can she get any more awesomer?!!!? I want to be just like her minus the crazies. She is so witty and irresistable.  My mom texted me the other night and said that Bethenny's spirit reminded her of me. I will never erase that text.

5) So You Think You Can Dance? Best show EVER. When does it start back??? I need it. Like now.

6) Real Housewives of Orange County - HURRRRRRRRYYYYY back :)

7) Holly's World - I will never get sick of this show or Holly's crazy/irritating laugh or that ditzy Laura Croft weirdo. She is oddly lovable. And Jade can take her skank business and shove it ;)

8) Kourtney and Kim take New York - WHAT WAS WRONG WITH SHANGOOOO and why didn't Kim just marry the guy????? Australia is awesome, I would move there in a heartbeat!! And ps..Kourtney and Khloe are fun and should also be my best friends.

OK, Charlie is making this hard since he's laying on my face as I type this. 

G'night! Sweet Shango dreams ;)

Our Little Secret

I received my beautiful slightly gaudy ring in the mail today from Ideeli!!! I love big jewelry, so there...blehh.   And I am an Ideeli-holic.  I obsessively check their website everyday.  Literally.  I especially love how they keep your credit card on file so when you check out with just a click of a button you don't even have time to hesitate or think about all the other things you could be buying like groceries or gas instead of another ring or my 231st dress to hang in my closet. 

It also doesn't help that you have a shopping deadline. I am already a compulsive buyer.. I don't need a countdown lingering over my head to add even more pressure!!  But, what can I say, the deals are phenomenal and the brands are fetching.  Wait...why am I even promoting them..?!!?.. that's just more people I would have to compete with to buy an item.  Let's just keep it our little secret, ummkay? (PS...If anyone from http://www.ideeli.com/ sees this, you're welcome - and the answer is yes...I will accept a free gift card for an unlimited amount).

On another note, I am expecting another dress from Ideeli in one week ;) Score.

Random fact of the day:

Some people do NOT know how to drive at Market Common. FACTTTT.