Sea of Love

Memorial Day weekend was absolutely beautiful.   As you read about the snippets, listen to this song...




Friday came with a half day of school and time to do schoolwork.  I got quite a bit of Oceanography complete on Friday night which was great because it made me feel like I may be able to do it.  Just don't say the "t" word (test). :)

Saturday, the weather was GORGEOUS and it was Brett and Micah's wedding day.  Everything about Saturday was absolutely perfect.  From dropping off their flowers, to getting ready at the hotel with Tara and Kate, to laughing with friends, to dancing with friends, to enjoying friends, to making new friends... just all the parts of it were amazing.   The song you're listening to right now was Micah and Brett's first dance and about a minute in, the entire bridal party joined them on the dance floor.  It was beautiful!   Just an amazing couple, an amazing time.

Sunday, I got a big brunch and rehashed the wedding with Alli and Lou, then we all went to join Jaime at her pool for daiquiris and naps.  We were all so peaceful and happy to be outside enjoying the weather and the company.  We went out to dinner that night and then out on the town for what turned out to be Quite a fun time (how could it not?  This weekend was so blissful, it would have taken A LOT to ruin it).

Monday, was a pregame BBQ at Amber and Charles', then a Nationals-Phillies baseball game.  The weather was miserably hot, but it was hard to be miserable when you're surrounded by awesome people having a great time.

A little bit sunburned, a lot more relaxed, and lucky to have friends and family who are wonderful and love when I came back up to the top of the roller coaster...  this weekend was just what was needed.  Time to take a deep breath, to laugh, to dance and to realize that stress is temporary.

I'm glad to be back, too :)

Starstruck!

If you haven't already met him, this is Fred Armisen.  (in the dashing vest)   He's a regular on Saturday Night Live, he just came out with his own tv show and he's done some bit parts in movies.

Kat and Garth has been my favorite sketch for several months.  Watch a few...

On Friday night, I went to the Black Cat in DC to see "A Night with Fred Armisen."  He performed some music, some of his SNL characters and just basically had fun.  His show was a little short (about an hour and 15 minutes) so right before he left to go offstage before his encore, some jerk in the back shouted "TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS!"

When he came back onstage for his encore, he wanted to do a little Garth and Kat, but he said he needed some volunteers.   I didn't want to volunteer myself and stage fright took hold, but my wonderful roommate Lindsay (who knows this is my DREAM) started screaming, "HERE!! RIGHT HERE!! THIS GIRL!! SHE WANTS TO DO IT!!!"  He looked at me as if to say, "Do you really want to or is your friend just volunteering you?"  And I said, "Yes, I'd like to."  So I climbed up on stage....

I love him.

Here's a shorter part of it that Lou made with my camera... I could watch it for hours!!  :)

Hope you enjoy... It was such an awesome experience!!

(More Fred videos to come)

More secret movies

I posted about being Perpetually 12 years old awhile back.   Well, scanning through netflix instant play yesterday, I found a movie that will always get to me...

And I don't care if you judge me.  I will defend this movie choice below.

1. I have been all over the U.S. (yes, I have!) but there is a big part of my heart that loves the values (and even sometimes the accent) of the South.  Even though I am from the Virginia Beach area, I am drawn to the comfort, consistency and safety net that a Southern community provides.

2. I like small towns.

3. I like rocky romances where couples argue or fight or spar simply because they are completely in love with each other and it's entertaining to them both.

4. I don't like "classically handsome" men.  I like Josh Lucas, in this movie.  He's super cute and attractive without being obvious.  (P.S. remind me to blog about why my mom hates Nick Lachey.  It's awesome)

5. Who doesn't love a happy ending?

Ruggedly handsome without being obvious:

I like guys that get dirty doing stuff around the house...

And frankly, there's nothing like a good "Come on, y'all!" to get the blood pumping.

Sorry, Mom from New York.

Officially caved...

I didn't want to like him.

He smokes.

He drinks at work.

He cheats on his wife.

He leads a weird double half life.

I didn't see what all the fuss was about.

I watched the first season, mildly impressed by him but more impressed with the depiction of the times.

I watched the second season, angry at him for making poor choices and still impressed with the depiction of the times.

I just started the first disc of the third season and I'm officially hooked and in love.

Don Draper, you are a bad ass and I don't care who knows it.

Some things I'm noticing this summer

1. Make-up is optional. And not probable.

2. I'm probably going to start wearing these a lot:

3. As referenced by above picture, I don't brush my hair much either.

4. I'll probably start pizza-stalking Spike from Top Chef in DC.

5. Not working is the BEST. I didn't know what I was missing.

6. July is almost over and that Could make me sad, but then I remember that I have almost all of August left.

7. You can meet really cool people on planes.

8. I can talk to Joy any time of the day.

9. When Phebe naps, I nap.

10. Blogs are awesome. Especially this one: http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/

HUGE CRUSH

I am totally in love with Nate Berkus, the designer from the Oprah show. He sparkles and has made me cry several times over the years with the way he changes homes and touches the lives of families. He's just... a... good... guy.

If anybody knows a straight Nate Berkus (Strate Berkus), please let me know. :)

Reasons Why He's the Man(ning) for Me

Seriously, I love Peyton Manning. Love Him!! He's an amazing athlete, he's humble, he's grounded, he loves his brother the appropriate amount and he's AWESOME on Saturday Night Live.


On Sunday, I will be cheering for the Saints to win, but I still want Peyton to be happy with the game he's played.

Dashing, debonnaire, and definitely married...

One of the best Peyton Manning skits...

THE BEST PEYTON MANNING SKIT!!! The quality is poor, but I guarantee you will love him a little bit more after this...

Go Peyton! You'll always be my favorite football man(ning)

Where wolf?

Wow. I just saw New Moon. I'm pretty sure it was a good movie... but all I saw was this...

But the only problems is that I remember him in this movie....


Cheaper by the Dozen 2. I feel dirty.
And it's ok for now.

The Right Stuff

Man, I loved NKOTB.

High School Crush

I have a crush on a high schooler, guys. Don't worry, he's fictional. He's also 27 in real life.

You won't be surprised to learn that he's the Hot Boy on Glee. He's baaaad. He has a super hot mohawk.

You watch this clip and tell me you wouldn't date him.


He's soooo bad and yet soooo good.

Even Phebe likes him. When I played this clip, she kept cocking her head. She liked the sound.

My baby dog has Fantastic Taste.