"I'm going to delivery a baby.... b/c that's what I do"

Funny if you've seen The Waitress.

Anyway, busy busy today.. but.. some things!

1. Sales Rally this week in TX! :) Hooray! Cross your fingers that I dont royally screw up. haha.
2. They discontinued the best dog treats in the world, frosty pops. Stupid. I went to THREE grocery stores at like 9:30 last night. Boo. :(
3. Beginning to feel like I'm never going to see Aaron again. *sigh* 2 months people.
4. I want to see the OK pics of Brit Brit. Have you?
5. I worked until 5:45 last night and was like "whoa.. this is late" haha.. Nice change of pace here from the old firm.
6. I booked a flight to LA for Labor Day weekend for a wedding with Aaron's friends from college!! Hopefully will be a good time! :) It's nice to meet HIS college friends since he's met mine. We all know mine are better.. but whatever. ;) Also....I really just want to see a beach...I'll even settle for a polluted one.
7. Blaze is going to play with Gracie while I'm out of town with work! Thanks, Blazer!! :))
8. I like the sound of cicadas. Am I weird? Likely.

"Tell him that's the secret handshake...."

So, our housemom, Mom Jan, just took a housemom position at UT (she's sticking with Chi O, though) :)). Kat, Aud and Sarah all came in town to help us send her off right! She was literally packing the Uhaul as we were there.. It was great to sit with her in the old Chi O living room and reminisce, catch up, and basically just hang together.. :)


Good old McFarlin.. Where I spent WAY too many nights writing papers at the last minute.. and by last minute I mean 3 or 4 am.. STARTING them. Nice . Met lots of people that way.. avoiding the inevitable that is.. I think that was when George and I had our first conversation actually! Ah.. McFarlin.. lol!

"MJ" as we often called her was the one who saw us all go through a LOT of growing up, somehow made sure we stayed out of trouble, got fed, were taken care of if we were sick, all while letting us do the college things like come home loud and intoxicated at 3am without saying a word.. :) Love me some MJ! Did I mention that the friggin house at UT has a POOOOOOL?! Yeah. Assholes. :) Do you recognize this room? This position? Yeah, I thought you. Dirty whore. ;)

The sign/headstone that someone thought wouldnt really look like one. Whatever.. we love it :) I wish I could scan the photo in of our senior year when we all looked a leetle younger, a leetle less posed..and a bit more silly (as I laid backwards over the sign while people dog piled all around it. :)
Hangin at Jenny's on Friday night. :)

Eating at Cosmos.. and playing Apples to Apples.. .aka my new favorite game b/c I kick ass. I'll kick yours. Fact. ;)
Gracie and Henry... the cutest little friends EVER. Watching them run around with each other might have been the most entertaining and adorable thing Ive seen in awhile. I took videos.. Really.
Feeling more comfy with each other, the two new best friends literally wrestled with each other ALL breakfast on Sunday morning! It was HILARIOUS! Gracie would pin..yes pin.. Henry.. then wham.. he'd jump up and get her... I think we're gonna have to do mini dog playdates more often.. :)
SO great to see everyone and have a rather girly weekend!

Oh.. and thank God we're a bit older, a bit wiser.. and drink a bit less.. b/c I got pulled over coming home from Jenny's on Sat night.. Yeah.. Pulled over.. for failure to use my blinker. Um.. we all know that's just probable cause to attempt to nail a DUI. I was PARKED in front of my apartment... It was thrilling as I sat outside my apt for an hour convincing the officer that I really DID live right there, etc.. But, what's nice is as soon as the "Im actually an atty" words came outta my mouth, he wasnt even interested in seeing my insurance. Who knows if that had anything to do with it.. or that he just realized he pulled someone over who was sober, PARKED in front of her HOUSE, and basically not an idiot.. Whatever. I got a ticket for the blinker, but likely avoided an impending "blow" test.. (which I SO would have passed.. I had 2 beers all night after all) Annoying. Irritating. Surrounded by Tulsa's finest.. but.. could've been worse, right?

New facebook status..

Jax is "kinda weirded out that random dogs...that I dont even know their owners...want to be Gracie's friend on facebook."

Isnt it weird enough when strange PEOPLE ask you to be their friend? Woof.

This just in.

I'm tired of pink. Expect a new layout soon. That is all.

Additionally,

BB8- Nicks hair looked retarded last night. Fix that, please, Nick. Danielle, your boyfriend is a sweetie. In denial...but a sweetie. Dont screw the greaseball.

SYTYCD- I heart Lauren. If she goes home or is in the bottom, I will be very sad. I also heard Pasha even though he kinda sucked this week. Most of all lately, I heart Niel. I might actually vote next week to save them. I might.

California....knows how to party.....

HOOOOOORAY AARON on his LAST day today of the CALIFORNIA BAR EXAM!!! I was going to post a photo of Aaron...something fairly embarassing, but fun... and I was just too tired when I got home last night from the OK bar people. So, maybe when I get home tonight... :) At any rate, KEEP KICKING ASS ONE MORE DAY!!!! By the time you read this, CONGRATS on being DONE!!!!! I wish I was there to celebrate with you!!! Get packed for Sin City!! :)

So, last night, more newbie attorneys in the making were welcomed into a select group. This group is the bar takers.. the ones who understand-truly-what it's like. I mean.. even as a law student, I didnt "get it" until I took it. On its face, it's "just a test." When you study for and take it, it's so much more than that.. It's not only a right of passage...but a seemingly indescribable experience of stress, frustration, drive, solitude, insanity, fear.....and finally...victory. Congrats to you all!! Hooray!!!! Welcome to a month of manic-depressive worry, drinking, and sheer joy that you're done....while waiting for your score! :)

Last night was fabulous!
- I drove us. :)
- Empire. ITR. Kampai. Jewel. Empire. Grey Snail.
- "I wear my sunglasses at night" and "Livin on a Prayer"...dancing and acting them out
- Kelli: "I want 4th Meal!" (Off to Taco Hell we went)
- My fav from EVERYONE "I failed. No, I really did..." (familiar?)

So...as I was sleeping.. I heard this.. (picture it....sound asleep... peaceful...ahh...) "BZZZZZZCHINGCHINGCHINGBZZZZZ.." What?! It sounded like a weedwacker was eating my bed! The window unit (yeah, I live in an old bldg) in my bedroom apparently decided it was breathing it's last breath at about 3am. With a few more coughs, sputters and a weird final "whiiirrrrrr," it was done. Here's the bad part.. I cant really call my LL's to fix it b/c my apartment is kinda messy from watching not only my dog, but Shelby's while she took the bar. I mean.. it's not THAT messy, but enough that I dont really want my LL's in there, ya know. Sooo...I'll clean then call. Til then, it's no sheets, no comforter, no breeze in the boudoir. *sigh*

Oh, quick shout out to Shelby for finishing the bar exam and trucking through...despite the TPD calling her at lunch DURING THE EXAM to tell her "Sorry, ma'am, but you're apt got broken into. We need you to come identify what's missing." Shit. She got most of it back, but seriously.. that sucked. They found the guy sitting in her neighbor's bed and smoking a cirgarette. Gross.

***Last night, I even found out a friend might need a roomie! We'll see, but its definitely something to investigate! I like that we're all older and mature now.. and we can just say "yeah, lets discuss it and see if we could live well together" instead of "Yeah! Let's do it!" then grow to plot each other's deaths everytime they walk in the door...haha***

Why don't you live with me?

What am I talking about, you ask? Well..all of you lovelies who comment on my blog are normal...but you're either married or dont live here. BOO! Why are there no normal people that I could share a house with...at least that I know of??!! I love living alone, but I am kinda tired of apartment life...and kinda want to save more money...and kinda want a yard for Gracie...and kinda want my very own driveway/garage/not parking off the street. I could go on and on.

I mean.. let's face it.. I had a GREAT roommate in Aud who totally made me blind to the fact that roommates can SUCK. I think I'm good to live with.. I'm quiet, respectful, clean, dont party too much, pay my bills, like reality tv.. I mean.. good qualities. :) But, those of you know the story AFTER I lived with Aud. Sometimes even good friends can be. bad. roommates. (aka letting strangers screw in your bed..on top of your laundry while you're taking final exams...) So, since then, I've lived alone. But, it gets expensive, lonely, and annoying. I dont mind the lonely part as much as I want a porch...and a yard...and..and.. *sigh* Maybe I will really start thinking more seriously about this.. Hmm... DAMNIT, Maureen, why do you already have so much furniture??!!! :)

SWF seeks midtown-loving roomie who enjoys splitting bills, having a yard, and not being crazy. Thanks.

PS. Thanks for the comments on the "skank" :)) It was the nicest thing I could come up with when the image of her entered my line of vision. (For those of you who are curious as to only PART of the story, see my old blog re: "the friend")

Love love!!

Addition: While on my work trip (love saying that), a girl in STL told me about The World Market. I think I love it. Go there. It's like a cheaper Pier1!! If only we had one here! www.worldmarket.com :)

For those of you who say I could never take a bad photo...

I realize you're just being nice..but here's proof to the contrary anyway. Shelby made this last year featuring this very day (Wed..aka the last day of the bar exam). *************************************************************

Jax. Not tan. No makeup. No sleep. Barely showered. Passed out on a feather boa. Get ready for tonight, bar takers!! Aaron is headed to Vegas on Friday when he's done.. so I have a feeling my photos are tame compared to the damage he'll do... lol! I already told him that I'd buy his brother a present if he makes sure Aaron doesnt pass out in some hooker's lap or something. hahaha!

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The only shame is that Stacy is in the photos. Eh well.. This was before I realized she was a dirty skank. I still hope she passes the Idaho bar... cause failing would just suck when you're already a dirty skank. Yeah. It's my blog. I say what I want to.

Lindsay Lohan is an idiot

Seriously. www.tmz.com If she doesn't do more time than Paris, there is something seriously wrong with our legal system. Oh yeah.. kick ass on the bar, future lawyers and judges. Sheez.

My one year anniversary... aww...

Gotta admit.. It feels damn strange to not be taking the exam this year while all my friends are. I mean.. whoa. This time last year, my butt was planted in my chair and I was typing away at my first set of 4 essays. 16 essays... phew..I dont envy you guys. I talked with some of you last night and you are all going to kick so much ass!! I think Grace (from my blog links) puts it in the best perspective. This isn't the worst thing you'll ever go through.. and to be honest, I equate it to a really eff-ing hard drivers license. I mean.. everyone wants one and failing the test is a big deal...like the worst thing EVER for a new 16 year old. But, in the end, no one remembers whether it took one, two, three or more attempts...and it's not the end of the world. I agree with Grace that I'd rather go through the bar exam again than lots of other things in my life. Afterall, you have SOME control over the bar exam. That said, it blows ass and I dont want to do it again. But, I am very glad I did it.. even though I'm not practicing law. I think the process teaches you a lot about yourself. I think it was the only time in my life I actually got up on the first alarm every single morning while studying for no other reason than a personal goal of passing that test.

Well, enough about the bar exam for today. My ear is feeling slightly better. Still in a bit of a tunnel, though. Boo.

I am raising an attention whore for a dog. Yes. I'm watching Jack, Shelbs' dog, during the exam, and as soon as I brought him over, Gracie lost her marbles. Mind you, she knows Jack and she likes him.. but she got all jealous and started acting out until I picked her up and gave her a special treat while praising her. Then she felt all special and was nice again. Seriously, she NEVER pees in the house...and when Jack came in, she looked right at me and peed on the floor like "Ha! Bitch! Look at me!" Sheez. At least she's better now. She was pretty precious though this morning. She sat on the bathroom floor while I got ready as if to not let me out of her sight in case I take Jack and run away or something. My dog is cute...attention whore...but cute..

On Safari...with Santa....in Tulsa....

So, I got in from STL on Friday much later than expected thanks to some Southwest delays. Boo. Whatever. I RUSHED to the new Los Cabos for dinner with Blaze and her other bridesmaids! :) Awesome planning and a good get-together! We think we're headed to VEGAS BABY for her bachelorette shin dig! What-what!?!! I must say that it was weird when Mr "Let me tell you my life story even though you didnt ask" from the plane showed up at the same restaurant...Um. Awesome. Classic.

Sat night, Laura and I headed out on the town (aka Brookside) and while enjoying an after dinner drink on the patio, Santa rode by...on a bike.. with a sign that said "I sing naked." What?!

We went from Kampai to Jewel...and decided to go on Safari. Put plants there.. that's what happens. :))
We did the lawnmower...the leaf blower....the shopping cart... I think Laura's doing the lawnmower here... Daisha isn't participating...yet... hah! :)
Since I'd left town, I took Gracie for some serious make up time at the park.. Here she is all exhausted.. How cute is my dog?! SERIOUSLY! I got her a doggie bed today and am sad to say she thinks its just a giant toy and prefers the sofa pillows. Boo.
In other news, my first work business trip= ROCKTASTIC! :) I dont get to travel much for work, but it feels good when I run into partners from my old firm on my BUSINESS flight. (Yeah, it happened). Actually, it was one of my old friends from the firm, so it was okay.. but I was still glad to be on a business trip when I ran into him for the first time. I mean.. how perfect is THAT?!

Unfortunately, my ear has been clogged for like 3 days.. and it's not the plane. I dont know what it is. It sucks though. I've tried all the at home remedies, but it says you have to stick with them for a few days.. so I am. *sigh* But, I feel like I'm in a damn tunnel in my left ear.. and I'm on decongestant already. Picture it. Me. Head tilted to one side for like 10 minutes. Peroxide/water in my ear. I felt like those old v8 commercials.

CONGRATULATIONS, LAUREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LAUREN JUST LANDED AN AMMMMMAZING JOB with the number ONE place she wanted to work in Chicago!! She was doing something else in banking, but now...not only is she going to an ad agency as she had dreamed, but she is working at "THE" ad agency in Chicago, Leo Burnett!!!! She will actually be working with Arc, a subpart OF Leo Burnett that deals more in marketing!!! So, you dont know who they are?? Um.. cause they handle McDonalds, Wrigleys, Kellogs, Philip Morris just to name a few. Seriously, the big move, hard work, emotional rollercoaster and huge risk have finally paid off and I am SO PROUD of you, LAUREN!!!!!!

Lauren might be one of the only people (besides Vedros-gotta give her some credit here) that will make a Chi O still.. in public.. for shits and giggles....:))) You rock my world, L and I couldnt imagine a more deserving person for such an open door to the field you've been waiting for!!! :)))

There there.. that's better..

So, I am not angry today.. I'll tell you why. Do I still have annoying bills? Yup. Buuuut..

Remember when I raved about ExpressJet? Yeah.. well.. I forgot to write a thank you until today when I saw the supervisor's card as I re-organized my wallet. Talk about perfect timing! I mean.. I was so angry at the way I was treated by TWO separate customer service people yesterday, but I was reminded today of how great two OTHERS reps were. :) So, right then and there, I quickly wrote a page and a half thank you to their corporate headquarters, mentioning these two women every chance I could. I shall mail it off today. I am not a shitty person and I don't deserve to be treated like one. The people that treat the good customers well should be recognized. :) That makes me feel better than writing a scathing letter to Sprint and ONG. All that would do is get me worked up.

In other news, the name plate for outside my office arrived and I am as proud as a kid with new crayons. :) Speaking of, using the words from urban dictionary, I think those beetches yesterday were just trying to break my crayons. Ha.

Do you watch BB8? Maureen got me into it (yes, I blame you, Maureen, but I love you)...and lemme say..Jen is f-ing crazy. She MAKES her own shirts for crying out loud with phrases like "Jenuine" and "Jenius" Right. Self absorbed hussy.

Tonight=season finale of Traveler. Hooray for shows!

Oh, headed to STL in the morning for tomorrow/Friday...I cant think of anyone there to call. I mean.. I dont have to call anyone. But, recommendations are welcome.