Shameless Plug

This is so embarrassing but Matt's aunt won't get off my butt until I do this. Could you please go HERE to vote for us? It's the 6th photo. Aunti Sandi needs a superbowl party. You can vote Tuesday AND Wednesday.

Anyone else thinking about going to the MySpace gathering at Oasis tonight? Oh, uh me either.

This Is My Dance Space This Is Your Dance Space

It's that time of year again, when everyone wants to lose weight. Well, I have something that is going to help. Now you can learn to move like Baby and Johnny, even if you're carrying a watermelon.

Hit Me With Your Best Text

Check out Kristen's blog for a complete list of my, Alli's and Kristen's texting back and forth during the first two episodes of American Idol. And no, I totally didn't make that House comment. *darts eyes

CAN'T...BREATHE...IRISH...DANCING

My sister Theresa alerted me to THIS blog from Anne's blog, which I usually DO check out (because I love Anne) but Theresa is cooler and more updated in the blogvironment than I'll ever be. I thought it was really entertaining and some of it I'd not only chuckle at but laugh out loud at (I rarely do this because only attention seeking, crazy people who love Warcraft do that). Then I came to THIS post. I still ache from the five minutes I passed out on the floor from lack of oxygen. It was the smallest little post but it made me cry, hack, wheeze and pee a little. I am not worthy.

Thank you Theresa and Anne. YOU just made MY list.

Resolution Schmezolution

Really. Why do people do it? Why do they have to make one or two or ten resolutions at the beginning of the year? It's not as if they will ever set the bar low enough to meet them. It's not like they'll even remember, let alone stick to, them come February. And what the hell is it all for? Why does everyone ask if I have any?

Well, you know what! FINE I do have some:


Dear Tam,

1) Read a damn book already...from cover to cover, within 12 months, without forgetting where you left off or who the protagonist is.

2) Drop the dead weight. Stop waiting around for them and their issues and stop feeling guilty about it. "You can't be my friend if you're not my friend." - Harriet The Spy

3) Try some new fucking food already. Stop living off chicken, pasta and salad.

4) You're evil. Stop saying things you wouldn't want said to you.

5) You spend a lot of money on a lot of shit. Cut it out! Britain doesn't need anymore cardigan sweaters.

6) Call your friends more, dumbass. While we're at it, writing used to be a talent of your's. Drop an email.

7) Do you know what you have in Matt? Do you realize how lucky you are? Then stop complaining about stupid shit.

8) Not everyone likes you. Get over it. And stop trying to make sure everyone is having a good time.

9) You're wearing that same shirt out dancing...again?

10) This is your one shot. Britain's going to remember the stupid shit you say to her now that she's 3 1/2. You're shaping your own flesh and blood. And stop treating her worse than the children you nanny. Why do you give all the others a hell of a lot more slack? Love her for her faults as much as for her triumphs because you were just like her; you both just want love and affection.

Happy New Year, Blogosphere!

Not So Lighter Note

Christmas always makes me think about my Papa because he passed away around this time. I miss him. I miss he and my grandmother together. I miss the whole family getting together every year on Christmas day and visiting each house. Even though I lost him mentally so very long ago to Alzheimer's, when I lost him physically it was by far the most emotional I've ever been in my entire life. I thought my knees would buckle and my stomach would wretch. It took me so long to say my final goodbye. And when I did, I was an uncontrollable, sobbing mess. I'd never felt anything like that. Death makes you question so many things and you really are at it's mercy. Even though I knew it was coming, I wasn't ready by any means.

I still haven't seen his grave with his gravestone. It's not because I can't bear it or that I've stayed away since the funeral for any purpose other than I just haven't visited. It makes me feel really guilty and I hope to get up there someday, maybe with Britain. Sometimes I'm saddened when I hear my dad joking around with her because it's the way my Papa used to joke around with me. But I'm so glad I had the chance to know him and those are memories I'll keep my entire life.

You're Never Satisfied

More pics to come such as THE XMAS PARTY WITH THE FAM, (We celebrated Jesus already. So?) MATT'S CHANNEL 12 OFFICE PARTY (that's where he works, dumbass) and THE BARBER BALL ('cause we're kind of a big ass deal).

Drunk 'Cause I Wasn't Driving

Kim's getting hitched Dec 26 to the best thing that's ever happened to her, besides meeting me. Way back in October, we went out for her bachelorette.

We started out at Boardwalk in Wattsburg which is where she and I went to high school ('96) along with her matron of honor, 'Becca ('95). Going out in Wattsburg is like going to the Elm Street Wal-Mart. You're more than likely one of the best looking there and you probably have more teeth.Problem number one: I wasn't driving, 'Becca was.

I was obviously doing karaoke to the dance mix of Total Eclipse Of The Heart. WTF?Stolen from Jillian back at Shelly's wedding but still a classic

Problem number two: I had a pizza the size of my shot glass and expected that to be enough to soak up all the alcohol I was to consume.

Hard Lemonade. Her fiance's name is Mike. Get it? 'Cause she's covering up the lemonade? And he's Mike? Yea, it was funny at the time. We act like we're still in high school when we get together.

We finally met up with her last but not least bridesmaid, her cousin Lisa. We were complete and ready to dance the night away.Problem number 3: Into Boardwalk in Erie we went. I was actually sober at this time and planned on walking out without the help of three other people. 'Becca likes to drink wine when she's out and the only place they were serving it up was in the VIP lounge so that is where we stayed almost the entire time. And since I wasn't driving and barely ate at Boardwalk in Wattsburg, I got HAMMERED. Black-out hammered. Apparently I-was-given-a-lap-dance-and-don't-remember-it hammered. Apparently a-bouncer-was-looking-out-for-my-best-interests hammered. Props to Boardwalk Erie by the way who realized a drunken bridesmaid when they saw one. Thanks for not getting me raped while the bridal party left me up in the VIP lounge when they all had to pee at the same time. Smooches bitches!

And this is Tam watering a parking meter across the street from the police station. It was a good thing no one drew attention to us with a big ass camera flashing away.It was awhile before I drank rum and diet...probably because I had enough on my face to last me awhile. So hot.

I loved how I'm buckled, even piss drunk.

I do feel guilty, as all alcoholics do, that I kind of ruined the night by having to be babysat. We barely danced since the dance floor was down a very steep set of stairs. We went home early, since I couldn't hold myself up or my liquor in. And I came home right as Matt was getting in and he had to pick up the pieces...er chunks. In all honesty, I already threw up everything I had so I just went upstairs and passed out...but still! He had to keep checking if I was breathing. It was no POWERFUL night, but it was enough to get me in trouble.

Just another reminder why I, myself, am so lucky to be married to such a great guy!

Ain't No Party Like A Waterford Party

These are my gals from Seneca High School (although a few ladies are missing). We occasionally go out to our old stomping grounds and tear up the town, er Borough. This was the day after Halloween so the bar was even more empty than usual. Either way, we didn't care. We did what we wanted and visited every Waterford bar, all 3 of them.

Shelly is naughty. Watch out for this one. Mary just had a baby and breastfeeding def is best!Mary, Shelly, Jillain: "DUDE why are you on the disgusting floor?"

Tam: "Because I'll do anything for a good pic!"Smoke em if you got em Yes, that WAS inside the bar! I KNOW!

I went there. I was all over it.Greatest thing about these girls is that I barely caught a buzz that night (since I had to drive back to E-town) and I always have the best time! It's so nice we pick up right we leave off. Love them!

Past Few Months In Pictures 01

Her first day of school *SniffleRemember when?

My new ride. Oy! The gas mileage it doesn't get.

HALLOWEEN!!

Falling For Fall