You're so Vain, You Probably Think this LJ is About You

Well, my anger has abated and I forgot half the stuff I wanted to bitch about in my last entry, so I guess I'll forget about that post. For now.

Although my birthday is not until tomorrow, I have been celebrating the Hell out of it all weekend long:

- Thursday night the familia took me out to eat (celebrating all the December birthdays/anniversaries) followed by cake and presents at my parent's house.

- Afterwards, JP took me to the midnight showing of Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows, which was entirely awesome (although I still like the first better). I mean, I enjoy hoyay! as much as the next gal, but it felt a little over the top/anvil-y for my taste. But all in all, a great movie. Can't wait to see it again!

- Friday I headed out of town to see Nay-nay in Austin. That night we went downtown to see Esther's Follies, an Austin institution. It's a part skit, part singing, part magic show that is lightning quick with the jokes and costume changes. Truly unique and hilarious! Afterwards, we wandered down 6th Street looking into all the bars, tattoo parlors, and fancy hotels. We stopped for couple of drinks at an Irish pub, which was the only semi-quiet place on the street (for us old folks) and finally went back to Nay-nay's house.

- Saturday we did some shopping and found ourselves back in downtown Austin, looking at the window displays that are part of the Holiday Window Walk. Students from the local college put displays in tony stores and people get to vote on them. My favorite was the ball gown made from wrapping paper. That was some serious Project Runway shit!

- Afterwards, we went to Romeo's for some awesome Italian food (the bruschetta was to die for, with roasted garlic, olive tapenade, and fresh tomatoes). There was also a band playing bluegrass music. I don't know why they were playing in an Italian restaurant, but they sounded good.

- We then found our way to Pioneer Farms to see an interactive performance of A Christmas Carol. The farm is a living history museum run by volunteers. For the show, they walk small groups around the farm to different tableaux where actors perform to you, as if the audience was Scrooge. It was simple, yet effective.

- We ended the night with a few drinks and fell into bed, exhausted. I didn't drink too much this weekend, mainly because the last time I was at her place, I drank a whole bottle of Rose Regale and nearly puked it up on her carpet. Huzzah for tolerance!

- Today, we woke up late, went for mani/pedis (my toes are glittery red), and I drove home. I can't wait to collapse into bed!

Had fun with the girls last night, although either they are wussies or I am an alcoholic. Jury is still out on that one. We went to Chacho's and had margaritas and a pizza-pan of nachos (so good, OMG!). It was karaoke night and that in and of itself was pretty damn hilarious. There was one little Mexican thug who kept getting up to sing (if you can call it that) and dance to Lil Wayne songs. Hee!

I worked a little this afternoon and it was nice to actually get a project done with absolutely no interruptions. *sigh*

And, no matter what your beliefs on the matter, the fact that a person who claims to be pro-life walked into a church and killed Dr. Tiller (late term abortion doctor) is both ironic and tragic. The whole issue makes me so sad.

Today's high is going to be 91 degrees. Dammit, that means I am going to have to shave.

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My friend told me two days ago that she is getting married this Saturday. So, I have the wedding and the dinner before rushing off to my second event, my other friend's birthday party (at Kona Grill, YUMMY). I do love squishing my fun together in one bite-sized nugget. *is already tired*

( Here, have a random meme! )

Well, I'll say this about Bush: he's got good reflexes. Way to duck those shoes of mass destruction!

Yikes! Homeowners Association fees are due! It's always something and that's no lie. But the good news is all the bills are paid for the month and almost all my Christmas shopping is done (only three presents left to buy online and a few cards/gifts to mail and I am DUNZO). Not too shabby because I am usually sending stuff out on the 20th. Perhaps this year I will beat that date!

If you haven't signed up and want one of my uber-cute kitty Christmas cards (and really, who wouldn't?), just leave your address here. OF COURSE there is still time - it'll take me a couple of days to gather my nerve to enter the Hell that is the post office in December.

Only four more days of work and then I'm off for a week! *happy dance* And what makes this news even better? My boss will be out three of those four days! *happy breakdance*

So, the party last night was interesting. I have no idea what they did with the original lead singer to Lonestar, but they were still pretty good. Styx wasn't bad either, but they did not play Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto, so they are dead to me. Heh, a couple of those guys looked like the living dead if I am being honest...

For some reason, I started watching Fushigi Yugi again this weekend and am enjoying it, even though it is so very...MIAKA! TAMAHOME! Hee! Watase Yu is love...

So...yeah...Christmas. Woo! Maybe we will set up our tree tomorrow. ^^;;

Even when you are not supposed to be doing it. Heh. There were sales to be had and there was much (not really) partaking of them. I bought a white denim skirt for $15 and a sweet, military-style jacket for $10 (hurray for out of season shopping!). I also picked up these headphones that I have been wanting for like the past 6 months because they finally went on clearance.

The Love Guru is

A. Stupid
B. Stupidly funny
C. Not as good as So I Married An Axe Murderer
D. All of the Above

I'll let ya'll decide if you go see it.

Tonight I'm hanging with the girls. Will we

A. Play poker and drink beer and use cheat sheets because we can never remember what beats what
B. Get rip-roaring drunk and deface apartment complex property
C. Stage an intervention for my friend who has the WORST boyfriend in the world and is planning on moving to be with him
D. All of the above

I'll let you know when I get back. *snerk*

I've felt like poo since yesterday but tonight, being the sensible person wot I am, I am going out anyway! My saving grace is the girl I am going with has to be at work at 5 a.m., so we will make it an early night.

I don't know what's wrong with me, but if I was a betting woman I would bet a gajillion dollars it has to do with my wonky reactions to allergens in the air. Note to Mother Nature: IT IS WINTER. CUT THAT SHIT OUT. I am tired of the samba band playing in my head. *snuffles*

Also of note: putting on mid-calf suede boots that have no zippers is special torture!!!  I yank and I step and poke myself in the ass with a shoe horn and at the end of it all, I am looking smashing, sweating and in my boxer shorts with some sweet, sweet boots on. 

I need aspirin.

Yay, partay!