Poor Britney...

Ugg so I had to drive into work today (I had a bunch of computer crap to bring into the office) and traffic sucked... totally sucked...

But driving in the car for almost 2 hours did give me the chance to listen to my favorite morning show on the radio - and they were dishing about Britney Spears the WHOLE time... poor girl... she (without a valid license) was seen driving her kiddos all over town the other day. They kids looked so sad and she just seemed to be out of her mind. I thought she was crazy when she gave that half hearted performance on the VMAs but now I think she has really lost it. She used to be so cute, I was so in love with her about 8 years ago - now she reminds me of some other washed up crazy childhood star like Dana Plato or that one chick, cant remember her name...

Ohh well - I will toss up a prayer for you brit... hopefully you can get yourself out of this mess while your kids are with their dad...

Vegas and Famous Daves

So I spent the week in Vegas (well Summerlin) and it was ok. The courtyard was clean and good Internet access so I couldn't complain. I did discover my new favorite BBQ restaurant (sorry Coulter's) right next to the hotel was a Famous Dave's BBQ Restaurant. The staff was so well trained. They asked us when we sat down if we had ever been there before... when we responded no the server took us on a "tour of the menu" explaining everything. It was refreshing to see people who actually care about their job. I went with the Dave's Sampler (I now think probably meant for two) It came with ribs, buffalo wings, catfish, chicken strips, fries, and green beans. Not to mention the variety of 6 sauces in a cool little rack on each table. I was in hog heaven and my stomach paid the price later that night! but YUM - so worth it!

The rest of my trip was uneventful - I did go check out the new Planet Hollywood casino (really they just slapped a new sign on the Aladdin) - nice place - I might stay there next time I get to town so I can try to get back the $120 I left on the craps table...

So I went...

Ugg... Just like I thought, the reunion was dumb. Out of a graduating class of over 500, there were only 120 attendees at the event. Including spouses and dates - what a poor turn out. So I spent $200 on tickets ($98 each) and over $100 at the bar and had a mediocre time. I did see a few people I liked in high school that did OK for themselves - but no one ultra successful.

Basically it was the same old crap... the most popular girl in school got voted most changed - when really she looked exactly the same. When I got a chance to sit down and chat with her she told me that she was a freelance actress right now and waiting for her big break - what a loser... Not that my life is so fabulous but shoot at least I have a job, car, and house - plus I looked great and so did my date (my friend shel).

Dinner sucked too - some rubbery chicken with a raging garlic cream sauce (I hate garlic) It took me at least two drinks and 3 pieces of gum to get the taste out of my mouth...

So overall synopsis - waste of money, waste of time - but glad I went to at least find that out - always better to find out something sucks first hand....

Biting the bullet and Viva Las Vegas...

So I did it - i bit the stupid bullet and bought the tickets to my high school reunion... it's so dumb - $200 down the drain to see a bunch of people I really don't want to see... ohh well

I have been on this silly 3 day diet for 2 days now and have lost 4 pounds, as long as I can keep it up today I should be able to fit into my small suit (I have two - the fat suit and the small suit)... I'm sure I am just being dramatic and I will have a fine time... guess we will see...

I leave for Vegas on Sunday after church! WOO HOO - ohh wait I'm going there for work... ohh yea Im staying at the courtyard in Summerlin - not Vegas... well close enough i guess... one night I will have to go over to the Paris Buffet... mmmm I love all the sea food and salad... I will eat 2 pounds of crab and 2 plates of salad till I can't move, then the attendants can roll me back to my car. Well at least it's not Lubbock Texas...

I hate reunions...

So this Saturday is my 10 year high school reunion and I can't remember the last time I have been so anxious... I remember back in high school I was a total nerd, I was overweight and did not take great care of myself, you know bad hair, drabby clothes etc... needless to say I didn't have many friends - just my core gang. Of the close friends I did have I still talk to many of them and know what each of them is up to in life. I happen to live in the same one horse town I grew up in and still see a few people from high school out and about at Target or Albertsons - however they never stop and say hi to me, and nor do I to them.

Part of me wants to relive my youth and just see how much better I look than all the bald and fat people and show them how thin and successful I have become. Maybe see some other friends I wasn't super close to but still have a desire to see how they came out as adults. The best bonus would be to see the girls that wouldn't give me the time of day; old and worn out from having kids... hmmmm....

Then the other part of me says - I hated high school - people did horribly mean things to me, they wrote things on my backpack, made fun of me and really made me hate myself - why would I want to relive something like that - I wonder what it will be like - all the jocks in one corner, the band people in the other corner and me with all the other yearbook nerds...

The cost is $98 and I have to decide before tomorrow if I will be going. My friend Sarah said prior that she would go also and we could be each others date, but now she is saying that if we go she wants to bring her fiance - I can't blame her for wanting to show him off, however that does leave me dateless - I'm horrified that I will sit alone in the corner getting drunk and leave after a half hour.

I never get nervous about social situations anymore - I can't figure why this is turning my stomach...

ohh what to do? what to do? My friends are absolutely no help - Laurie says "you cant miss something like that" and Nicole says "don't waste your time" thanks guys...

Sleep is good...

I love sleep... I slept the whole way to work today on the train. Then I slept on the bus too... no particular reason - I got a good nights sleep, i just took advantage of the quiet atmosphere and dozed away. God bless metrolink and their comfy seats...

Souplantation!

So I LOVE, not like, not enjoy, LOVE Souplantation...

Barb, Mimi and I went there for lunch today... it was so yummy!

We are all members of Club Veg - so we got a new coupon e-mailed to us this morning. Barb drove and Mimi rode shot gun.





I had two delicious plates of salad - the usual - (red leaf lettuce, green bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, eggs, ranch, tuna tarragon and their delicious cheese foccacia dipped in balsamic vinegar) They also had my favorite soup today - cream of mushroom! it was soooooooooo good, but now I am full -

I think I need a latte to perk me up... Mimi and Barb enjoyed too...