Today’s Note from the Universe:
There are only 3 things that can make your dreams come true, Melissa: your thoughts, your words, and your actions.
Be the spark,
The Universe
Thanks. I kinda needed that reminder.
Not only shall I be the Spark(le) today. But I think I shall also be bold.
Now go forth, and join me in the sparkle.
I have no car payment…and I haven’t had one in years. You would think this would be fabulous…except I’m paying out the wazoo (official term) for gas.
THIS is what I want to get. No I’m not kidding. Yes, in these colors…light blue with a red interior and red top. (Carpet matches the drapes, HEY OH!) With the estimated car payment and gas combined would be less than what I’m paying now.
You know my MELF license plate will look awesome on this baby. You also know I’ll look awesome driving this baby around…
Fingers crossed we can work something out. The fact that the closest dealer is in Jackson, MS sucks, but hey, that would give me just one more reason to stop by Oxford and play on my way home, right?
It’s homecoming night for Catholic High, and I’m in full Rocket Mom mode. Well, I will be around 2:00, anyway. I’m not going to the game, but I’m sure Rader will. I volunteered to help set up. The alumni association is providing burgers and dogs and drinks for everyone. Kinda cool, really.
The Arkansas State Fair starts this weekend. I’m sad I won’t be going this year because the boys and I had tons of fun last year sampling all the fried food on a stick. I really could go for a corndog and a fried twinkie. And I do love me some people watching. Wow. It’s even better than people watching at an outdoor concert by the river!
Here’s some fair pics from 2008:
For those of you concerned about my son losing his sense of style because he is required to wear a shirt with a collar and a tie…Fear Not.
Rader in the past:
Rader today:
Aw yeah. Swagger. You’re doin’ it right.
First of all, Wow.
Seriously, Pat Benatar? You are amazing.
And Asian Steve Perry Arnel Pineda? You blew me away. (Also, I know you’re Filipino but last night you were Asian Steve Perry and that’s who you will be from now on. You’re welcome.)
I seriously think this was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. And trust me, I’ve been to plenty.
The problem with awesome concerts like that one? Well, I’m not 18 anymore. Now that didn’t stop me from dancing like I was….
or howling singing like I was:
But when my alarm went off this morning, I felt closer to 81 than 18.
We had a great night.
Now somebody bring me my geritol and hoveround. AND GET OFF MY LAWN!
New movies watched:
DARK SHADOWS
THE CABIN IN THE WOODS
I absolutely adored both movies. They were each very funny and The Cabin in the Woods was absolutely fantastic! Well written (duh…it’s Joss Whedon), hysterical, campy and a little creepy.
Saturday, I spent the morning with my BFF from high school and her family, then we had lunch. Afterward, I made another VERY SUCCESSFUL Pinterest recipe It was melt-in-your-mouth fabulous.
This is what it looks like before it is done. Sorry I forgot to snap a pic of after…but trust me, it was pretty and delicious. El Jefe calls the crockpot the Magic Food Bowl. heh You put regular stuff in and a few hours later, magic happens and deliciousness comes out. Yep, that’s pretty much what happens.
Saturday night I delivered half of the roast, potatoes and greenbeans to my friends and hung out with Bit for a while. She dubbed me Princess Pink (even though she assigned yellow to me as my favorite color.) She was Princess Purple and she wore her sparkly shoes. We both had on tiaras and I was instructed that next time I come over, I have to wear my sparkly shoes, too. Terms I am happy to comply with.
Then it was movie time:
Sunday was sunny and beautiful and the perfect day for soccer. The final score was 1-1. There were some not so great calls and some parents who were not so great examples by yelling at the refs and calling for red cards every few minutes. And they wonder why their kids act like assholes on the field? Because their parents act like assholes on the sidelines…
And Sunday night, I enjoyed a trip down memory lane with Ian as I forced him to watch HEE HAW while we waited on Boardwalk Empire to start. Apparently he didn’t find HEE HAW nearly as funny as I did. Neither did El Jefe, who quickly left the scene for the safety of the bedroom. Humph.
There’s just no accounting for some people’s taste…or lack there of, huh?
Hope you guys had a great weekend. Mine was filled with love, laughter and some fantastic food…which means I’m all smiles today.
The Governor declared today to be Happy Rack Day. Okay fine, it’s really called Go Pink Friday, but I think I like Happy Rack Day better. Anyway, save the ta tas, wear pink. So I am.
I’m also supporting my little piggies because my pink shirt is also a razorback shirt. And let’s face it, they can use all the support they can get right now…
Also, I’m sporting my new hair cut. Thank you, Katie for bringing back my bangs. I have missed them so! And I do love my Go Go Red!!
It’s gonna get cold and rainy this weekend. No me gusta. Yes, I love fall, but not cold, rainy fall!
Anyway, hope you guys have a great weekend. Don’t forget to check for lumps…and remember, it’s okay to ask for help. 🙂
Last night I had a couple of debates on my Facebook page. Let’s face it, the reality of any Presidential debate actually changing anyone’s mind is slim-to-none, so I decide we needed to have a real debate.
First up: Ryan Gosling or Ryan Reynolds?
This is a hard one for me. Both are amazingly easy on the eyes and cause spontaneous drooling. But Ryan Reynolds seems to have the sense of humor I require. However, Ryan Gosling has that brooding stoicism which I’m also a big fan of… for me, it’s a tie.
I’m at FCR today talking about my ass. You know you wanna read all about my booty, so get yours on over there and check it out.
Happy Tuesday y’all!
My birthday twin, Beth, has commanded that I write my weekend recap because she needs some brain candy.
Well, far be it from me to disappoint her.
Though I’m afraid this blog may be more brain fluff than brain candy. Would that make it brain cotton candy? That’s not a bad thing…
OK, first off on Friday, my cousin posted this picture of me to Facebook. HAH! This pic currently graces my mother’s hall wall. My friends say it looks just like me. I disagree. But here, you decide.
hehehehe. I was a cutie. Of course, I cut my bangs the day before this picture was taken, so mom had to take me for an emergency hair cut…that’s why my forehead looks giant. haha I wasn’t quite 3 years old here. And that puppy had seen many better days…
Saturday morning I drove Rader to meet the soccer carpool since his game was 3 hours away. BTW, I don’t like 8:00 on Saturday mornings. However, I decided I’d make the best of being vertical that early so I went to Two Rivers Bridge to walk…only to find out it was closed for a bike race. I decided to go to Pinnacle Mountain and walk the base trail. It was a beautiful cool overcast morning and perfect for a hike.
It was also perfect for the pterodactyl-sized mosquitoes to feed on me til I was too weak to move. They also tried to carry me off to their nest where they were gonna feed me to their young. Holy Crap I have never been swarmed like that before. Was crazy. I did hike 1.5 miles before I called it quits. I also got to see this really giant uprooted tree:
Then I returned to the Compound where El Jefe and I mowed and cleaned up after the last wreck in our yard. You know, where the dude took out my giant forsythia and left half of his front end in my front yard? Yeah, it was finally time to mow, so that shit had to go. I should have made him come back and clean it up. Jerk-wad.
I believe this may have been my last date with John Deere for the season…. I’m gonna miss his sweet rides.
Sunday I made another Pinterest recipe that turned out pretty good. They sure looked pretty and they were definitely tasty. They’ll make a great brunch item for the holidays I think.
They’re pretty much bacon-wrapped quiches. You make them in a muffin tin.
And finally, I spent yesterday hanging with Rader P. I walked in the morning and then he and I watched a friend of his from Oxford play soccer. Her team won the tournament and ironically, her father works for the same company I used to work for when I lived there. Small world huh? Also check out my kid and how damn cute he is…
after the game, we went to the PartyHood where Robyn grilled us some burgers then we went to the GodFodda’s house and hung out until it was time to go to Rader’s game….It was a good afternoon and a great weekend. And with that, I leave you with this moment of zen.
My friend Bill hanging with Robyn’s three-legged cocker spaniel. Her name is Lovey but I call her Lambchop.
Hope your weekend was as awesome (and less tiring) as mine! Now let’s kick Monday in the ass and sparkle hard today!
Bitchin' Fiction: Musings by author Melissa McKenzie / Melissa Francis 