#39....In Progress

So my mom is in town visiting and helping my finalize my apartment. She and my step dad have hung all my curtains, replaced my shower head, hung my pictures and fixed odds and ends around my house.



My mom was adamant that I have a plant in the house....even with my track record of keeping them alive.... 0 and 4. LOL. We purchased "Flo" at Lowe's and day one: April 5th. I need to keep her alive till October 5th. If anyone has any pointers in how to care for a Peace Lily....any advice is welcome.

Kooza- Cirque Du Soleil

I went and saw Kooza on Saturday night with a good friend, Tammy. We had an incredible time and as Tammy said... "I saw a kid with a kite and then freaky shit started happening!" There was contortionists, juggling, high wire acts, balancing on chairs, wheel of death.

Tammy and I had an incredible time in the entrance tent during intermission with all the masks and hats....a couple photos are in this post. All in all it was a great night and worth the price of admission. I recommend it to anyone!

The story behind Kooza:

KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world.

KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.

The Innocent's journey brings him into contact with a panoply of comic characters such as the King, the Trickster, the Pickpocket, and the Obnoxious Tourist and his Bad Dog.

Between strength and fragility, laughter and smiles, turmoil and harmony, KOOZA explores themes of fear, identity, recognition and power. The show is set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement.

Wow...everyone is having babies

Back in High School....I dated this guy, Jake....he was the love of my life. Only problem, we met WAY to early. My mom always wanted us to get married and have gorgeous babies. Little dark haired, Italian/Scottish kids with bright blue eyes....and it probably would have happened....if we had met later in life. He was my knight, the guy everyone wants to bring home to mom. I didn't treat him very well in the end...but I truly do love him to this day. I count him as one of my close friends and am honored that he was and is a part of my life.

I just found out that my high school sweetheart is having a baby! A little boy. He has been married for several years and I couldn't be more happy for him. After two tours in Iraq with the Army...he is home and prepping for the bundle of joy in late June.....I can't wait to see pictures and find out what they are going to call him....my vote is Jake III (since he was the II), however I believe its been ruled out.

CONGRATS to Jake and Rikki.....just keep him away from the girls till he is 18 or we'll have another boy like his daddy. :o)

#77 Completed

I went to a Stand Up Comedy show this evening at the Baltimore Comedy Club. I had an awesome time...both cause it was hilarious and it was a first date. My date, Tim....knew about my list and was very good at trying to keep our date a secret.

I give him credit...he really did try to keep from me that we were going to a comedy show, but my detective skills led me to believe we were and I was happy to see that we did. It was a great show. The host was funny, as was the second guy....the third guy was too crass and kinda got on my nerves, but the headliner, Will Robo, was awesome. I had to buy his DVD and even got him to sign it.

Tim and I had a great time (he won major brownie points by bringing me flowers!). After the show we went to the Double T Diner and finished our evening with dinner (in my case breakfast). He even walked me to my door. I hope to see him again.

#98

I bought a Swiffer!!! I officially own a swiffer, which is awesome. I have the dry and wet cloths so I can clean my bathroom and kitchen quite effectively. Its fantastic, because frankly I hate cleaning and anything that is easy to use and gets the job done...I 100% stand behind.

One down on my list....100 more to go.

Less than 1.5 Years

So I was out running to get lunch around 2:30 this afternoon and while out with a co-worker we were talking about age, and I realized I have less than 1 year and 6 months till I turn the big 3-0! Holy crap. I am going to be 29 in less than 6 months!

I remember when I turned 25.....there was A LOT of wine that was drank. Danielle took me on a wine tour in Virginia and then to the Olive Garden for dinner, where I proceeded to drink more wine and eat YUMMY food.

Turning 26...marked the first time I visited the Melting Pot...delicious!!! Danielle and I went and had great yummy food. It was fun and quickly became a tradition.

27- Dad, myself, Danielle and another old friend went to the Melting Pot...daddy paid! LOL. It was once again delicious.

28- I had plans to go with Danielle and Amy, however at the last minute it ended up being just myself and Amy, due to a family emergency with Danielle. It was still yummy, but just not the same without Danielle....which led to a redo in November for her anniversary. :o)

This year will be my last of the 20's....I'm thinking I want to go out with my 20's in a big way. I am hoping to plan a vacation, possibly a cruise....who knows...but I do know it will involve relaxation and drinking.

Prepare for 30 though....I should be getting awesome knee high boots from Mom (you know you remember!), and I will be having a 30th B'day Party...since my last one was when I turned 13 and had confetti shoved down my pants. lol....I need a re-do.

Living in the Mess

So I officially moved into my own apartment this past Saturday.....and it is a MESS!

I throughly LOVE IT though. I have no one to answer to, but me! It's an incredible feeling to wake up alone and to sit on my couch and watch a movie or make dinner by myself. I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy living alone, but honestly it has been one of the best decisions of my life.

I got snowed in my first real night at home, and waking up to that was kinda a shock, when you have no cable or internet...you feel cut off from the world.

I have gotten my bedroom completely unpacked and organized, as well as my bathroom. My kitchen for the most part is done....except for the piles of boxes that need to be trashed. My living room is another story....its a disaster and frankly I am so tired and sore it may stay that way for a couple more days.

I'll post pictures in the coming days of my new home.