Pics of the cook out!

West Nile? You must have been to my cook out!

In honor of Independence Day, I thought that it would be kind of cool to have a cook out. I mean, I do have a big backyard that is never used, so the idea seemed perfect. I let all of my friends know of this event a good month in advance to make sure that all could come....well...let met tell you about the cook out...

The first problem came with "the picnic table". Well, I didn't have one. My friend offered me a table that he and his uncle had built and I quickly took him up on this offer. Well...the table never showed on Sunday but finally came on Wednesday...three days before my cook out...a little close..but it did finally made it here.
I stalked up on food and decorations (tiki torches, flags, sparklers) and I set up the day of the cook out. It was suppose to start at 4pm. So... at 4 my sister and I walked outside and waited...and waited...and waited. Now I found this to be funny...we seriously were staring at each other and laughing occasionally to lighten the mood. Michelle looked at me and said, "if no one shows up by 5pm, we are totally packing this shit up and going inside." I agreed.

Finally around 4:45pm...instead of crying..I headed out to the front of the house to flag on coming cars to see if anyone wanted to enjoy a cook out with us. Then I noticed in the distance a familiar car. It was my friend Melissa from work. Now, I was completely embarrassed to bring her to a cook out that has been going on for 45 minutes with no one there...but she was a good sport. The three of us sat there and decided to cook our own burgers at 5:30pm if no one else showed....well..guess what...at 5:30pm we decided to start the bbq. (now mind you, I was promised by two other friends that knew how to use a bbq that they would be there to show me how to use the grill. Now...yes, you got it. They never showed up!!) Soo...we lit the bbq and we made a huge mess. During this disaster Sarah showed up and took over the grilling. We lost one burger deep down into the grill and all the others were a bit..burnt. But ya know..we tried.

Finally a few other people stopped by and it ended up being a good time. I let "the Joels" (the only two dudes that actually showed at the bbq) take over the grilling and it was a good time. Except for one thing. The mosquitoes! Everyone was getting eaten alive by the bugs in the backyard. I thought that I was prepared with four giant citranella candles, but I was wrong. We all had a good time up to that point though;)~Many people were missed that night...some people I am still looking for because they told me they would be there and never showed....hmm....wonder what happened to them?;) JK

Overall a good time. I will attach pics so all to enjoy:)

More Maine pics...

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Marc getting the party started around the camp fire;)
Michelle looking sexy!
It was hot enough to get Michelle in the water:)

The boat is in the water!!!!

First weekend back up in Maine...

I finally made it up to Camp Ghetto Fabulous this weekend. It was a beautiful weekend and we had a lot of fun! Although Michelle did take anyone out, I didn't sink the boat again, Marc didn't blow anything up and Jen did cause any havoc...it was still a great time;) But don't worry...we do have the rest of the summer for all the above to happen or even some more fun things! Jen starting the night off right with some drinks!!
That's right...Jenn started that fire with out the help of Marc and a gas tank;)
Jen and Michelle acting SOO cute!
Aww...the three girls!
The start of the big fire!

Crazy pics from the sox game!

I had a ton of fun at the sox game the other night. Here are a few of the worst pics. It makes it that much betterSo excited that it stopped raining and they played!!:)
Best seat in the house-right here!
Umm..no more pics please...
Me and John.....doesn't it look like we are having a ton of fun!;)
Poor David Wells:(

Random Pics of Dizzy!!

Sunday night...

Sunday nights after a long weekend are always a bummer. This Memorial Day weekend was a lot of fun and I really hate to see it end. I had a lot of plans that were cancelled, some that were spur of the moment and other's that were actually planned; overall this weekend was great. Friday night my friend John and I went to the Red Sox game. After a slight scare that the game might be cancelled, the rain stopped and we got to see the Sox beat Tampa Bay! (pics of the game will be coming up later this week). Saturday I enjoyed the weather with a few friends and then went to a movie, Sunday I also enjoyed the weather and had a cookout at my parent's house and today I had a few things planned but actually had two cancelled but still had plans with a friend during the day so we went to the beach. After that did some cleaning and visited the parents again to watch the sox. And now, I am watching the end of the Sox game and dreading tomorrow. At least it is a 4 day week:)

Jon Knight?

Last night, like a lot of Sunday nights, I met up with my friend Jacyn at Starbucks to enjoy a good cup of Joe. As we were sitting there enjoying our drinks and talking Jacyn caught someone in the corner of her eye. Now this was not just an ordinary someone, this was someone much more than that. It was JON KNIGHT!

She leaned over to me mid conversation and she whispered, "hey, isn't that Johnathan Knight?!" Just those two words for some reason caused both of us to burst into uncontrollable laughter. I am not sure why we thought this was so funny. Maybe because we were the only two people in Starbucks old enough to know who this character was, perhaps it was because he was sitting there acting all cool while his cell phone continually blew up, or because we were actually sitting 4 feet away from a former NKOTB memeber.....

After we laughed for about 5 minutes straight, tears coming down our faces, we finally pulled it together and left the building. Jon and his "friend" probably thought we were insane. I guess Jacyn has spotted him several other places as well like "Nick and Tony's" and "Pier One Imports" where he would purchase lovely candles. So if any one would like a autograph...let me know..I am sure I can track him down for ya;)

Back up and running

In honor of my new computer and because the past two months have been so boring with blogging I am back!

Easter Candy

Now....as you can tell from previous posts...I have cravings for chocoloate once in a while. But the cravings seem to get worse around Easter. There is something about Easter candy that is better than Halloween candy and is WAY better than just the normal chocolate.

Now...I had already had chocolate today..I know...horrible since I am in a constant battle to lose weight (Erin don't worry....remember Chinese FOOOOOD)....however (and I can't believe I am admitting this), today I was about to hop on my treadmill.....when something in my head was thinking about those little chocoloate mini eggs. I convinced myself that I had already done horrible today, took off my work out clothes, threw on some jeans and headed to CVS. While at CVS I purchased a little bag of those devils and also about $25.00 worth of other crap and then came home where I proceeded to eat some of the chocolate.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!!

Seriously...back to normal tomorrow:)

Chocolate, long weekends and messed up people

I know, I know...I have not blogged in a while...and I have definitely taken the hint from many of you that I need to update it. I mean...I couldn't possibly go an entire month without blogging, could I?

First of all...I just had a large quantity of chocolate...I know...This chocolate is not going to help me win this "bet" that I have going but it did really make me feel good. I have gone almost two month without chocolate and felt that it was time that I indulge. If you are looking for me tomorrow...look no further than my treadmill..I think that I need to run like 304983084 miles to burn off the bad boy that I just ate;)

Secondly, I still have a smile plastered on my face because even though it is Sunday, my weekend is not over yet. That's right, in honor of the President's ...I have Monday off..woohoo! I might actually go into work to get some stuff done...but because I don't get paid for overtime..I find it to be really pointless...but we will see...Do you think I can move the treadmill to my work for the day..because that is where I will be remember?

And last...there are quite a few people out there that are messed up. I mean, I am not saying that I am not one of them but honestly there are not that many people out there that are "normal". But I in honor of my friend Sarah, I needed to add something here (and I know from experience....) If you want to end a friendship or a relationship with someone you should honestly just tell them...DON'T just ignore them, their text messages, their calls, their everything and think that they are going away. Honestly, it would be a lot better to just tell them that you don't want to be friends with them any longer and although it would hurt, it would be a lot better for the person that you are ending the friendship with. I have been through this and I know how hurtful it can be and I wanted to get a little of her frustration out in my blog. I actually offered to tell this person off for her...he he he...if you think you can convince her to have me do that..please let me know!!!:)

I can't believe it's over...

Wow...did this month fly by! Only 11 months left in the year and 1 month into my New Year's Resolution. Honestly I have been really good about my resolution, although, my goal of losing a shit load of weight by July may be pushing it! Now mind you, I am writing this after I took a hand full of those little candy Valentine's Day hearts with sayings. I guess I needed to write about staying on track because of this.
onth was full of many exciting things I am sure, however, I can't remember half of them, some of them I just should not share with the public and the rest I guess I choose not to share..lol..I promise that next month I will fill you all in on things as they happen. I did have a few interesting sightings and encounters at a local gas station-I know that I will be at this gas station many more times..so I will keep you updated.

And as for next month...there is the ever exciting Valentine's Day. Now I contemplated calling in to work this day because I dread being the only girl in the office without flowers on her desk from that someone special.....but ya know...it definitely makes me stronger....although I can't promise that I won't be jealous. And luckily February is a short month...which means one step closer to spring! It also means that I am one step closer to July, which means that I am one step closer to losing this weight loss bet...so if anyone of you see me eating anything...like say...a candy heart...just remind me that I need to stay on track!!

Fun Times at Acapolcos

I am currently writing this blog slightly buzzed....thanks to my sister. Let me tell you how I got to be in this position.

Michelle, Sarah and I decided to hit up Acapolocos for a late lunch on New Years Eve. We figured that we would be eating tons of goodies late in the day so a late lunch would be perfect...with Margaritas of course. We were escorted to our table by a very good looking waiter and we were hoping that he would be the one waiting on us. We unfortunately didn't get him as our waiter, but we did get a young, white chap that appeared to be faking a Mexican accent (and Sarah wanted to tap that;)). So we proceeded to stuff our faces and drink our Margaritas until Michelle noticed an older man sitting in the bar staring at our table.....and then she did the unthinkable.....SHE WAVED AT HIM!! Well, technically he waved at her first, however, this wave was the start of quite the evening.

After she waved she thought the worst was over. Until our faking waiter came back and said, " that man over at the bar wants to buy you another round, is that ok?" Now the pure fact that he had to ask if that was O.K. made us think that this man might be quite the sketch ball. But we didn't know what to say and we all kind of nodded yes.

So we all received our second round and by this time were feeling quite full and actually the second was going to quite difficult. In fact, the second drinks were SO much stronger, that we thought for a minute that he was trying to get us drunk. So he meandered over to our table, in this kind of blurred drunk state, and proceeded to tell Michelle how beautiful she was. We thanked him for the drinks again and wished him a happy New Year. He left and we finished our meal thinking that we would not have to talk to him again.

We finished our meals and started to figure out the bill. This seemed to lure the sketchy man back to the table. He then started to inquire what were doing for the evening. Quick on her toes, Sarah proceeded to lie that were going into Boston and had to make the next train. The man continued to try to talk Michelle out of going and decided to take seat right next to her. Noticing that we might have been in a bit of trouble the hot waiter came over with a phone and attempted to get Fernando (yes, we know his name) away. He tried to make him take the phone by saying that his wife was on it. This ploy however, did not work and he continued to talk about how we should change our plans. Finally he did leave and go back to the bar after offering us another round of drinks which we must have refused at least 10 times. He honestly could not believe that we did not want a third.

So we finally paid and decided to walk by him one last time to say goodbye and thank him. So we stopped and thanked him and wished him happy new year. He then grabbed Michelle's hand and proposed (well...not really) he actually asked her when he would see her again. Not knowing what to say she said Friday at 7:00. Just so you all know ..we won't be back there for quite some time. However, she give him a hug on the way out and actually she also gave his friend (Pablo..jk..we really don't know his name) a hug as well which upset Fernando terribly and made her stop hugging him. I was already half way out of the bar trying to track Sarah who left about 5 minutes before.

So here we are, New Years Eve, stuffed, buzzed and Michelle's engaged to a Mexican named Fernando owner of a cleaning business.

Trouble spending money????

What is wrong with me! Usually I have no trouble spending money at the mall on something completely meaningless and definitely not in my budget. However, yesterday I decided to take a jaunt to the mall with my mother to attempt to spend some of my Christmas money and also some of that extra that I received from work. After wandering the entire mall, I came out with nothing! I know, nothing even caught my eye. Oh well, I am taking this as a good omen and I am going to save up for something that I really need.....like groceries;)~

Happy New Year:)

Dunkin Donuts

I love Dunkin Donuts just as much, if not more, than the average person. AND today, Christmas, just like all other days I wanted that cup of Joe. Well, in Beverly, there were two Dunkin Donuts that were actually open for business. While the lines at both were out of control, the one that we were in was pretty scary! There were people of all kinds there. There was this chick on her cell phone taking to someone about being late to dinner, there was an off duty cop from the neighboring town talking on his phone (he only had one medial so far and his day was not very busy-in case you wanted to know, there were old people and there were young people. One person actually drove ALL the way from Gloucester because this Dunkin Donuts was the closest open one. Now, up until this point I thought that was I pathetic, leaving my house on Christmas in search of an open DD. Well, I was mistaken, there were more desperate people out there than myself. But I suppose if I lived 15 miles away, I would have gone the distance and driven to the Fast Freddies DD in Beverly as well!

Working washer on the side of the road...

I was driving home from my favorite place yesterday (Dunkin' Donuts) and I saw a used washing machine on the side of the road. Now a lot of people out there do like to go from trash heap to trash heap picking the trash- this washer probably would not be an exception for the avid trash picker. Whether this washer was working or not I could completely see someone picking it up taking the off chance that this machine was in good working condition. HOWEVER, on the side of this white washer, in large red writing was written "I WORK" in spray paint. These words took up the entire right side of the washer. I can bet, that this washer, whether working or not was NOT taken based alone on the fact that the entire side had graffiti all over it.
For all of those that are putting things on the side of the road for the passer by to take-you should most definitely put up a sign advertising it's working condition. Don't completely ruin the physical condition of the item by using red spray paint on it. Trust me, a sign next to it will work just as well and might even coax someone to pick it up.

Random Thoughts...

When I started this blog I didn't mean to hurt anyone or for anyone to take my words to heart. I primarily use it as way to express myself and share these feelings with the people around me. I might not always be able to talk to everyone or express my feelings to everyone that I want to and having a way to write it down is very convenient. However, I definitely can see how someone reading these entries out of context would possibly be hurt by the words. I want to apologize if anyone has read anything and felt hurt by what was written; I can tell you right now that it was never intentional. Sometimes the things that I write about could have been on my mind for that minute of that day and could have never showed up on my mind again. Other times I will write about things and not tell the entire story and this could be construed as well.

Basically I just want people to know that I am writing thoughts that are on my mind, they most likely don't mean anything, and most definitely are not meant to hurt anyone.

I will continute to write, but please if anyone has a question is hurt by an entry, PLEASE let me know:)

My hair is SO frizzy right now!

I am sitting on my couch right now and my hair is the frizziest that I have ever seen it-seriously. Now let me bring you on the journey of how I ended up in this state.

As all of you know we had quite the snow storm today. Now, this morning it looked like it was going to be pretty bad, but by noon it appeared that the worst was over. I actually went out at about 12:30 and cleaned off my car and left for lunch. Well...as I pulled into the parking lot at about 1:30 the snow started to fall again! Now...for the next hour and a half it snowed like a bat out of hell. We were actually let out of work at 3 because of this freak snow thunder storm. There was one blast of thunder that actually shook the entire building. I thought it was the end of the world...but...it wasn't, so I will continue with my story.

So, I ran out of the building at 3 thinking that I would be able to jump into my car and slowly drive home. BOY was I mistaken. I cleaned off my car and proceeded to get completely STUCK in the middle of the parking lot. GREAT...so, I pull out my shovel (which my dad MADE me put in my car, I suppose for situations such as this) and attempted to dig my way out of the snow. Well...I did that and I still could not move. Then this girl comes over to me and asks to borrow my shovel. I was like, "why the hell not, not like it is helping me"..Well..that is what I wanted to say. She was nice enough to attempt to help me dig my car out, but it was no help, I was stuck.

I decided to sit in my car and warm up for a few minutes and contemplate this situation. I also took a look in the mirror and realized that I looked like a drowned rat that had been left in the snow for a week. I then made a few calls on my phone and then got out of my car. This big dude that was cleaning off his car for the past 25 minutes decides to walk over and ask, "what seems to be the problem?" I think I looked at him like he had 4 heads and said, "I AM STUCK"-moron. Well...he attempted to get me out of this pickle as well. ALAS, I was out...I was moving...I was stuck! I was now in the line of cars that just got unstuck and that are now stuck behind a car that is stuck trying to get out of the parking lot.

Finally made it out of the parking lot and was on my way. I attempted to get up the large hill that leads out of my work...got stuck...did a three point turn....attempted to go the other way on the street...made it up that hill...and slowly road home. I was on the phone with my sister most of the way as well for moral support....it was definitely needed during that 3 point turn.

It was quite a scenic 1.5 hour ride home for 3 miles. There were many cars on the side of the road, at least 10 sideways cars and I totally missed a turn as a skidded past it. Luckily no one else was on the road at that point....and finally i made it onto my street. Now, I could see the snow in the driveway and I knew this would be a problem...so I went as fast I could and crashed that fucker right into the driveway..I was HOME!

I walked into the house. Now, picture yourself dressed in work clothes, hat, coat and mittens. OK, now picture yourself jumping into the ocean in 30 degree weather and walking into my house-ya, that is what my cat saw walking towards him. Needless to say..he ran and hid..lol.....

Because I was already soaked and wet, I decided to head out and shovel the driveway. Now, I did the end of the driveway and enough for my car to fit....and then the plow went by......fuck that. I am now inside, in my pjs, hair as frizzy as hell and ready to watch some chick flicks. If this is any indication of how the winter is going to go this winter..I am going to invest in a 4 wheel drive vehicle, a heated driveway and some hard core anti-frizz cream ;)~

Back to Blogging....

I was expecting December to fly by, but I wasn't expecting it to fly by so quickly! When did it become December 8th?

Well...so far this month I have been trying to get up the courage to do a few things that need to be done. They have been eating me inside and I just need to get the balls to do them. One has to do with an upcoming wedding that I am suppose to be in..My goal is to have this completed over the weekend. I will keep you all updated;)

Other than that I have been attempting to get in the holiday spirit by decorating for Christmas and trying to get my Christmas shopping at least started. I managed to get the lights up on the outside of my house. I definitely did not have enough to finish it, so right now I have 3/4 of a decorated porch. The wind also did a hell of a job on the garland that was so neatly placed. Oh well, the garland may be coming down this weekend-I think the neighbors are embarrassed by the horrible job that I have done;)

I also put my Christmas tree up this week. It is standing straight this year, which is great, but my cat has decided that taking the ornaments off the tree and scattering them around the house is fun when I am at work. He also decided that dumping all the water onto the carpet is better than drinking the water out of his bowl......The tree is great though. It really gets me in the Christmas Spirit.

Other than that I do want to keep up with my blog more often. I had so many things that I wanted to blog about but did not have the time to write them down. Then when I finally sat down to write, all the stories were either too far in the past or I had forgotten what I was going to write:(

Sooo...you will be hearing from me very soon;)

Happy Thanksgiving

We have successfully made it through another Thanksgiving!! There were no major mishaps to report, but I did want to wish everyone out there a very happy day!! I definitely ate WAY too much and I actually think I gained 12 lbs today. It is kind of scary to think of all the food that people around the nation ate today, specifically turkey. I mean, who made a tradition where everyone in the country ate the same meal on the same day to give thanks....very odd.

To make it odder...I received a text message from someone that I am not sure that I want to text back today (to be more specific he texted me like 1 min ago while I was writing this blog). I have been avoiding him for weeks because we have had a very odd relationship and I am not sure what to say to him (to brush up on this odd relationship please refer to my blog from 10/10/2005 ). I am currently having an internal conflict as to whether I should text him back or not. I know most of my friends would say NO, but it is still hard when it is on a day when everyone is suppose to be kind and happy....ya know?

I will let you know what I decide to do...;)