A call from one of Tiger's mistresses...

The show was contacted by an anonymous woman who claims to have had an affair with Tiger Woods. This would make her number 11... er... 12? I've actually lost count but--It was a pretty cool moment for us.

This is from RAMP Magazine:

Seems you can't swing a 9-iron these days without smacking someone who's either a) talking about Tiger Woods' recent non-golf-related exploits, or b) someone who claims to have... um... intimate knowledge of his putter. [Ed. note: Yes, we went there.] That club has now squarely smacked RAMP, so here we go: Danny, Deena & Chad, the morning troika on Palm Beach Hot AC WRMF/West Palm Beach, received an interesting call this week from yet another in an ever-expanding bevy of women who claimed to have enjoyed carnal relations with Mr. Woods. Their anonymous source, who RAMP has helpfully code-named "Sand Trap," said, "I don't have any text messages saved, but I have something else..." before dropping this bombshell: "As weird as this sounds, when he was sleeping one night, I took pictures of him naked." Okay then! Ms. Trap claims that she and her lawyer are in negotiations to sell her pics to Playgirl, but said Tiger didn't know about them and that she mainly took them to prove to her friends that Mr. Woods had, in fact... [insert clever "hole-in-one" joke here].

"She didn't give us much information on herself," PD Bob Neumann tells RAMP about the mystery caller. "Crazy, perhaps... we're not sure," he says, although he's not complaining that his station got some sweet added-value mentions from Dirty.com, the NBC affiliate in Miami and now some stupid rag called RAMP.

Gifts That Give Back

Tired of gifting people with things they'll never use? Here's a list of 10 charitable items (a little something for everyone) that make great stocking stuffers...

1. Greeting cards -Holiday Reindeer Greeting Cards $15 for a box of 25.
100% of proceeds will benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

2. Holiday Treats For Giving Souls Hot Chocolate Trio $14.95. The
Hunger Site will donate 25 cups of food to the hungry for each trio
purchased.

3. Stocking Stuffers UNICEF Jungle Soft Toys $9 - 100% of sale proceeds
benefit the work of UNICEF

4. Gifts for Kids J.K. Rowling's newest book, The Tales of Beedle the
Bard, (on sale December 4) $12.95. Net proceeds will go to the Children's
High Level Group, which helps children in Eastern Europe.

5. Gifts for Her- JUICY Couture Canvas Tote. $55.00 100% of profits after
all related expenses benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital Research.

6. Gifts for Him Tommy Hilfiger Limited Edition Necktie $24.50. 100 %
of the proceeds are donated to Dress for Success Worldwide.

7. Secret Santa Gifts -Noodle and Boo Believe Honey Soap Bar $12. All
Proceeds go to the Raise Your Hand Campaign which is building a water
purification system in Heeraraa, Ethiopia.

8. Gifts for the Family Pet -Dog T-Shirt $26.00. 100% of proceeds go to
Love Without Boundaries A charity that helps the orphaned children in
China.

9. Employee Gifts - Gift of Hope: Night Before Christmas Mug Set.
$12.99. Every penny of profit from your Gift of Hope purchase goes
directly to diabetes research.

10. Wrapping and packaging Reusable Holiday Felt Bags Starting at $3.
100% goes to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

CYBER MONDAY!!

Don't bother leaving the house (or even the office) to get a great deal. Here's the low down...


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Home Depot- 10% off appliances $398 and up, plus free shipping and haul away.



DISCOUNTS

iPod Deals at MacMall- discounts on select ipods, and free engraving, charger, and case after mail-in rebate.

TV Deals at WalMart- Discounted TVs, plus $.97 shipping.

Bloomingdales- 20-30% off Women's Blazers, Coats, and more.


COUPON CODES

Dell Laptops- 20-25% off select laptops, plus other discounted electronics.

Kohl's- Coupons include $10 off for every $50 spent, 15% off shipping of orders of $75, and 15% off any order at Kohl's.

The Limited- Get 20% off at The Limited, or $15 off every $50 you spend.

Canon- $100 off the Powershot E1 Camera in any color, plus discounts on camera accessories.

Steve Madden- get 25% off plus Free shipping, plus 50% off select women's shoes!

Kitchen Aid- Closeout offers 60% off! 50% off Factory Refurbished items. Free shipping on orders over $75.

Coldwater Creek- 70% off Select items, plus more.

BLACK FRIDAY/ CYBER MONDAY. Woo woo!!

Are you over the turkey? Wanna shop? Of course you do! They say the average family will spend under $400 on holiday gifts this year... This will help you save some major coin.

Here's the deal:

BFads.net is your best friend. They've got detailed descriptions about all of the items available and every serious savings available. They even list coupon codes if you don't feel like actually leaving the house or the computer!

** Top Black Friday/ Cyber Monday retailers:

-Amazon
-Walmart has the lowest prices, by far, for all electronics and games
-Target
-Best Buy
-The ever popular Toys-R-Us features a whole bunch of toys under $10
-Office Max offers killer deals on netbooks and computers.
-Old Navy's got sweaters and kiddie clothing for next to nothing.

Remember- Black Friday is the BEST day of the year to buy a new car.

Do it up!

"Just Inching" says the worm...

I had a great draft written last month. About all the happenings in my life. Things with work, the boyfriend, friends, travel... yadda. Well, there seems to have been a shifting of the tides because this month is drastically different than last month. I'm thinking my year will end way different than it began and, although it's hard to believe it right now... I'm sure it's for the best.

I am, once again, a single lady. {Cue the Beyonce song}. It's hard for me to even type that, being that I was planning a future with this man but you can't plan a future alone, can you? I won't say much about that whole ordeal out of respect to him but I'm very proud of myself for one HUGE thing I took away from it. I tried. For the first time in my dating life I tried with all my might. I really put blood (not REAL blood, it just sounds good) sweat and tears into this one and, even though it didn't work... I feel good. I gave it my all. At the age of 29 (I'm a slow developer) I practiced patience, compromise, sharing, caring, nurturing, nesting and all that lovey jazz. It felt wonderful... and some day soon, someone will appreciate it and reciprocate in the way that I need them to. Until then-- I will enjoy the comfort of my FANTABULOUS friends and family. I'll cook, I'll redecorate, I'll read and travel and try new things...Oh, speaking of... Just booked a Thanksgiving Ziplining adventure with a bunch of my girls. Yes, Ziplining for the holidays! The pilgrims would be so proud. It's on my personal bucket list and will sooner than later be crossed off.

I'm really kicking it into overdrive for the remaining few months of the year. Last month, I found myself in Santa Monica, California for the first time and also submersed in a dunk tank. Last week, I attended a photoshoot for Jupiter Beach Magazine for their "Top 40 Under 40" January edition. That was a blast... and I got to wear a blazer for the occasion. Faking "grown-up" status is a must do from time to time. It makes me appreciate my career that much more. Anyway, I'll be sure to post some of the final proofs from the photoshoot once they're released and the ziplining pics as well.

Hope all is well in your world. Just inching by... Day by day...

LOVE

Love comes in many forms... and, it is out of pure love and admiration for my amazing friend, Stacey, that I am posting the speech she is giving tonight about her mom. Rhonda was involved in a massive motorcycle accident that shocked all of us into the realization that life is truly very short and unpredictable.

I have learned SO much in the vein of giving, compassion and love from Stacey through the years and was just moved while reading what she wrote about her. Mostly, because I realized she inherited every single quality she so admires about her mom. Most of us fear getting older and becoming our parents. After reading this... You might look at things a little differently.

Before you read her speech, I'd like to thank the Foundation for Community Betterment, of which I am PROUD to be a part of, for chosing to help Rhonda pay for her medical bills which, as you might imagine, are piling up!

Her speech follows...
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Who is Rhonda Becker?

She is a super-mom, a devoted daughter and sister, and my best friend in the whole world. By day she was a diligent & ethical employee who helped raise the spirits of women battling breast cancer. By night she was a Harley riding free spirit who loved the invigorating rush of feeling her hair blow in the wind!
My mom is the type of woman who bends over backwards to make others happy…even if it’s at the expense her own well being. She always put her children first, her family second, her friends third, her employer fourth, everyone else next, and herself last. Even while lying in a hospital bed, she worries about doing what will make her family happy, rather than doing what makes her the most comfortable.
Over the last seven months I have had the opportunity to advocate for her and put her first. I have been on a mission to prove to her how important she is. Moreover, I appreciate your support in helping me show her that it is time to let others take care of her, and that there are people out there who are willing to help. With help from the community, we will be able continue paying her bills while she is recovering, and we will be able to access the home care that she will need to ensure a good quality of life.
3 months after participating in the toys for tots charity bike ride, my mom was in a motorcycle accident. This traumatic experience left her with several life threatening injuries, and a 10% chance to live. After practically living with her in the ICU for two months, the hospital for 3 months, and a skilled nursing facility for two months, she is currently staying at an acute rehab facility. She is learning to walk again and to independently conquer her activities of daily living. Tasks that we take for granted f every day, such as, brushing our hair, going to the bathroom, showering, and even sitting are painful and overwhelming for her. She recently learned to walk with a walker, and I am optimistic that she will be able to take a few steps on her own at the Paddle for Betterment event next month. Please bring extra tissues because I will probably be overcome with joy, which will result in a monsoon of tears!
Your time and assistance is greatly appreciated, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart on behalf of my super mom.

The goods...

The latest trailer for Heath Ledger's last movie, "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus". Hits theatres on Christmas Day and I CAN'T WAIT!!

Tis the season to ROCK AND ROLL...

Well, sorta...

I've always been obsessed with Alternative music and... for whatever reason, Fall has really gotten me in the mood for some fun Indie tunes.

Check out my Imeem playlist on the left-hand side of this blog and get skooled on some rad new stuff to groove to!

<3<3

The First Day of Fall

There's just something about it! I obsess over the fall season. I love the crisp air (when the humidity isn't kicking), pumpkin patches, stuffing, sweet potato pie, string bean cassarole with those fried crunchy lard strings on top. Although I don't like football, I'm a big fan of the high-end commercials. I love smelling and decorating Christmas trees, eating Matzoh Ball soup at my friends' parents' homes. I get all excited about the big budget movies, the Halloween costumes, the inevitable re-release of The Nightmare Before Christmas and the constant airing of A Christmas Story on TBS. I always buy one of those cinnamon brooms that they sell for $3.99 at Publix, even though the scent wears off after a day or two. I get to wear boots and scarves and cozy sweaters... even though people sometimes yell "Are you kidding me?! We live in FLORIDA... there's no winter here!".

Here's the only catch about the fall season..... The Halloween costume shops. Can't handle em. The smell of latex masks hits my gag reflex and I feel like I'm about to puke instantly. Wigs creep me out. Fake blood is gross. As much as I enjoy a creative costume, I have to watch from afar. My sense of smell kicks into overdrive and it's all too much to handle.

All in all- Costume shops aside, I am SO excited for the season and I have great hope that there are good things to come for everyone. Yep. You too!

Holy ENORMOUS movie budget!!

I can't waaaaaait for this to hit theatres on February 12th! I even WROTE it on my calendar! On my PAPER CALENDAR! Betcha didn't think those existed anymore, aye?

Paula.... You HAVE to STOP!

VH1 Divas | Divas Video

You've got a TON of money, honey. Take a vacation. Regroup. Even though I suspect you aren't entirely behind them...The Simon jokes aren't funny.

Chris Brown's community service in Virginia.

Don't you just wanna smack his smug little face?

Even Timbaland's getting in on the sucking action...

TIMBALAND says his next album, "Shock Value 2", was inspired by "Twilight", "True Blood", and the overall vampire hysteria that's now GRIPPING the nation.


--The first single off of his upcoming album will be a dance track but will "fit in perfectly with the popular vampire theme".

--"Shock Value 2" is scheduled to drop on November 23rd . . . The "vampire track" hits within the next few weeks...

I'm not the first person to pose this question and I LOVE Timbaland but... Who is jumping the shark here? The vampire craze or hip hop??

Another reason why I'm totally cool with Ellen being the 4th judge on Idol....

I swear, I don't hate men...

Okay, I totally understand it may look that way. I was dogging on K-Fed just a blog ago and now, here I go again. It's not that I hate men. I hate stupid, irresponsible PEOPLE. Regardless of gender. Octomom, here's lookin' at you, kid!

If you haven't seen Jon Gosselin's interview with Good Morning America, it's absolutley INFURIATING. Watch this and then we shall discuss:



As a chick who has yet to actually birth a child, I can only IMAGINE how it must feel to be Kate right now. Not because of the hurtful things he said about her. Fact of the matter is, they're both guilty of staying together for far too long. How in the world does Kate explain to their EIGHT children what daddy means when he says he "despises" mommy?! Are you effin' serious, dude?! Telling the WORLD you DESPISE your wife, the mother of your EIGHT children?! LOSER. I know that children of divorce often fall victim to hearing about their parents dysfunction... I can personally contribute to the book... but, come on! The fact that Jon is crying about being ABUSED and being a VICTIM, is amazing! There's no possible way to look more ridiculous! What do you make of all of this?

Well, HELLLLLO there, big boy!!

No, your eyes are not deceiving you... This is Britney Spears' ex-husband/baby daddy/ professional sperminator, Kevin Federline. He's been spotted in Miami, splashing about in hotel pools with his super hot pro volleyball player girlfriend and two of his four children. I know, by the looks of it, baby number 5 appears to be on it's way. Wait... he's a man... eh, let me rephrase.... He's a boy. He can't give birth. So... Why the giant weight gain? Because K-Fed seems to have managed to ink himself a VERY lucrative deal with a weight loss company that has promised to whip him back into shape. I, myself, have ZERO room to talk because I've been endorsing a weight loss program for the past 4 years. Here's the difference between the two of us. Wait... there are about a thousand differences, THANK GOD. Here's ONE of the differences between us: I didn't purposely pack on a ton of weight just to get an endorsement deal so I could bypass getting a REAL job. Behind the scenes, people are saying that Kevin has been purposely binging on fatty foods in order to gain a TON of weight. He's basically putting his health at risk just to make a buck. Well, a million bucks. Celebs have done this before... it's nothing new... but, my issue is this-- HOW much more irresponsible can you get? He's a parent of FOUR young children who is a known chain smoker and a heavy drinker. Binging on fried Twinkies on top of that? Irresponsible.

I know times are tough and, trust me, there isn't a whole lot I wouldn't do for a million bucks but- I imagine that things change when you become a parent. I'd like to think most people want to be around for as long as possible. Barring unforeseen circumstances and health issues outside of your control-- wouldn't you put the Little Debbie cakes down and try to increase your chances of being around for your kids?

Diiiiiisney..... What are you doooooing to me??

I heard it on the news today. Actually, I play this fun game with the boyfriend where we have to "out-news" each other. First one to inform the other of a news story they aren't already aware of- gets a point. Sounds lame but we're nerds.

Anyway, he scored a point. He told me about Disney's Marvel buy-out. I'm not sure what this means for the future of the franchise and quite frankly, I'm scared.

Did they do it just so Wolverine could have some fresh chicks to hook up with?

What happens to the theme parks? Does Disney send Universal's Island's of Adventure a cease and desist? Remember... IOA has Marvel Island where they capitalize off of sales of hundreds of types of merchandise daily. We also have to take the rides into account. Hulk, Dr. Doom's Drop, Spider Man and the Storm ride. Will Disney FINALLY make MGM studios (or whatever they're calling it these days) a park for adults? Why not take Magic Kingdom and give it to the kids. Remove the Pirates ride. Revamp the park. Bring the little ones... fun for all! Epcot is for tech geeks and families who want to eat overpriced global delicacies all day long. Why not demolish MGM and gear it toward the grown-ups? Make a high-tech version of the Pirates ride. Utilize the Marvel rights and create simulators or coasters out of the characters/movies that haven't been used at Universal parks. Iron Man, Wolverine... yadda yadda...

Soooo many questions... but I assume time will tell.

Who knows? If it tickles Disney's fancy, they now have the right to turn Thor into a flaming homosexual. Things could get VERY interesting....

Pops

My Grandpa is THE MAN!

Click that link and check out the footage of my 94 1/2 year old Grandpa painting toys for charity.

SO proud of you, Pop!!

XOXO

My savior!

Thanks to my friend Erica, I am not ONE STEP closer to being a "girl".

Like many, I am artistically challenged when it comes time to apply makeup properly. I own a ton of eyeshadow colors but I use the same 4 over and over again. I get into a routine and never experiment because I just don't have the patience or time.

Over a fabulous breakfast with my girlfriends yesterday- I was clued in on this giant beauty secret. Erica whispered "So... have you seen it yet?" "Seen what?" I replied. "You know, the site that teaches you how to do EVERYTHING hair and makeup related. The one with all the tutorials." "Noooooo, I have not! And why didn't I get the memo?!" I snapped. Then Stacey jumped in with "Ohhh, you'll LOVE this chick. The sites' called MakeupGeek.com. It's this really pretty chubby chick ("chubby" meant in a complimentary way, of course) who know's EVERYTHING about makeup and hair! She films these tutorials and shows you how to do everything step by step!"

Low and behold- I logged on last night and... I. HAVE. FOUND. MY. SAVIOR.

http://www.makeupgeek.com/

You're welcome :)

Would you GROW UP already?!

So, my 29th birthday is in a few weeks and I can't help but feel like I have some growing up to do. I'm not bothered by the age... shit, I'm not even bothered by the gray hair. I am bothered by the unrelenting feeling that there's just ONE MORE project to be done around the house. When does it end? When do I finally get to sit on the couch, exhale, and say "Ah...I'm done..."? I know it's good to constantly want more for yourself but this is just ridiculous. I met with a financial planner thinking it would help me get my finances in order and he just confused me more. Evidently, I'm doing several things wrong and if I don't correct them ASAP, I'll be living with the trolls under a bridge.

I began cleaning out drawers... did my quarterly wardrobe assessment and dropped off a bunch of garbage bags full of clothing to Goodwill. Sold a buncha junk on Ebay. Bought a filing cabinet, labeled the files and sorted all of my documents. Still have that feeling. Looked out on the patio and it seemed bare. Maybe I needed to spruce it up? Went to Home Depot and purchased a really pretty clearanced patio set and some fun plants and herbs. The plants were dead before I could blink. Then I thought... "Maybe I need a grill?" I DON'T need a grill. I don't even know how to grill! I find myself constantly pacing the house making mental lists of things that need to be done in order for me to... well... be "done". The list is impossible... and if I were to do everything on it- I'd be dirt poor at the end of it.

-New bedroom set
-Paint and redo bathroom
-New couches
-Set up 2nd bedroom
-Set up master bedroom

That's just the beginning of it and I'm already exhausted. I think I'll be happy with what I have and... as I creep closer to being another year older, I'll count my blessings and shut my mouth.

Sometimes, you don't need more STUFF... you need a good mental kick in the ass...

A few scraps

Warning: NONE of the following is in any particular order and it probably wont make any sense but- my ramblings MAY provide a bit of entertainment for you.

1- Kate Gosslin.... Gotta say- she DID drive her husband away with her hardcore bitchy behavior BUT he stuck around for it and enabled her the entire time without standing up for himself. Kate looked like the jerk in the beginning of this saga but she's appearing more saintly these days. I can't help but wonder how a 32 year old mother of 8 will go on to succesfully find love. I'm fully aware of the fact that I don't actually KNOW this woman but- it's still a sad situation. Sure, she's got a TV show and she's loaded at this point but, what's the point in having all that cash if you've got nobody to share your life with? The same thought crosses my mind when I look at Martha Stewart or Oprah. Granted, Oprah has Steadman but... COME ON... that's a hoax.

2- Publix 2-4-1's are making me fat. Seriously... I buy more blueberries and watermelon than I can possibly consume and I literally choke it down as I'm watching it spoil. I can't help myself. I can get TWO packages of blueberries for the price of ONE! I watch my "savings" ring up at the register and I glow the entire time. I'm sure I end up spending double the money but.. I still end up feeling like a winner.

3- My birthday is next month and, in my family, if you don't email links to the gifts you want- you don't get anything. I'm stumped. Any suggestions? Under $100.... Help!

Vacation... It's all I ever wanted...

Listen here.... I love my job but I'm not gonna lie.... I can't wait to blow this joint and go on vacation! I think everyone's a little antsy around this time of year. My 2009 resolution was to stop vacationing in places I've already been a thousand times. To get out there and roam the planet.... See what it has to offer. So, we set our sights on D.C. Never been. Never even thought about going. I love food, I love shopping, I love museums and culture with a tad bit of history thrown in. Right now, there are the most amazing travel specials on the web and I've become damn good at doing my research and finding good deals. Anyway, pretty psyched... Stay tuned for stories and pics.

Off on a tangent- I did something last night I've never done in my life and I'm freaked out. Get your mind out of the gutter, you perv!

In the midst of a deep sleep, I awoke around 12:45 and saw The Home Shopping Channel on my TV screen. Some guy was screaming something about a revolutionary, life changing water filtration system that I had to have. It came in white, black and now- stylish CHROME (for an additional $10). The guy promised me 20,000 gallons of the freshest, purest, cleanest water I've ever tasted in my life. At this point.... I'm wide awake, sitting up AND grabbing for the phone all while glued to the TV screen. I power through a TON of bottled water every week. I can drink like a champ and it costs me a fortune. I did some quick math and realized that, at the low, low price of $29.95+ tax and shipping, I could potentially save THOUSANDS. At least, that's what the guy was telling me. I watched him assemble the whole unit and pump out a ton of yummy water and then... I dialed. The woman on the line could tell I was in a zombie-like state and she chuckled a little when I told her I was totally awake and psyched about all the money I was gonna save after hooking this system up. She tried to upsell me on a countertop rotiserrie that had just popped up on the screen. It was "remarkably priced" at $58.99 and I was told I'd never find an offer like this again in my life. I didn't bite. I placed my order for the filtration system and promptly went back to sleep feeling awesome about my new purchase.

Let's take a vote.... Who here thinks I had ANY idea what I was doing? Don't get me wrong, I'm ALL ABOUT being hydrated and drinking crystal clear water but now I'm freaked. I'm thinking about all of the future possibilities and trouble I could get myself into in the future, while sleeping.

M.J. 1958-2009

I'm pretty disturbed by all of this Michael Jackson madness. There are several reasons why and I will just spew them in no particular order....

First off- Farrah Fawcett died a horribly painful PROLONGED death the very same day, just hours prior. While I feel that it's totally newsworthy that Michael Jackson suddenly died...The news media completley disrespected Farrah.

Second- Billy Mays.. While I understand the man wasn't the mogul that MJ was, he still deserved a smidge of coverage while the news of his death was breaking.

My third and final thought is this:

For all of the people who are/were standing outside of the Apollo/Neverland Ranch/wherever... Crying and paying tribute... It's a lovely notion that would probably have been best suited for Michael, himself, to witness while he was alive. I know he's got his die-hard fans and they'll remain the same but, the people who are, just now, jumping on the bandwagon... Why? The guy probably would have appriciated the love in life, versus death. I'm in no way saying he was innocent of all the molestation charges... I have no idea. We'll never know. But, it's a much nicer feeling to be appriciated while you're still alive.

The birth of Marsha Mellow....

I adore all of my friends... mostly because they're all quirky and wacked like I am. This particular one...we couldn't be more opposite and I LOVE it. I strike gold everytime we talk... Oh, note the timestamp. She's totally spewing this stuff on her company time- which makes it all that much better:

MM (4:47:24 PM): so make me a promise
DEENA (4:47:44 PM): ?
MM (4:48:23 PM): i am not getting ahead of myself, but if it comes to pass that either of us marry outside of fla we will see each other at least 2-4 times a yr
DEENA (4:49:26 PM): you are TOTALLY getting ahead of yourself
MM (4:49:33 PM): i thought about not being near you and i was like geeze
MM(4:50:05 PM): the fact is one of us could be somewhere else and i want to know that my BFF will not get so busy i wont see her thats all
MM (4:50:15 PM): notice how my sister doesnt' even come up in this
MM (4:50:16 PM): lol
DEENA(4:50:30 PM): yes
DEENA(4:50:32 PM): we will
DEENA (4:50:38 PM): i love you and ill come see you wherever
MM (4:50:46 PM): excellent
MM (4:51:10 PM): i am not surprised
MM (4:51:30 PM): but when i thought about it i thought- sh$* she is wayyyyyyy down deep in my heart!
MM (4:51:31 PM): lol
MM (4:51:43 PM): ok enough of that
DEENA (4:51:47 PM): AWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
DEENA (4:51:50 PM): mush mush mush!
MM (4:51:54 PM): it's true
DEENA (4:51:57 PM): LOVE FEST
MM (4:52:11 PM): you are a part of my soul! cant' be without your soul now can u?
MM(4:52:16 PM): yes love love love
DEENA (4:52:27 PM): muah muah muah
DEENA (4:52:34 PM): i cant handle it!
DEENA (4:52:41 PM): too much estrogen today
MM (4:52:47 PM): lol
DEENA (4:52:49 PM): my brains' gonna explode
MM(4:52:53 PM): no it won't
MM (4:53:04 PM): your soul expands for the love it receives
MM(4:53:07 PM): u are good
DEENA (4:53:32 PM): i cant handle you!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SERIOUSLY CANT! you are like a giant marshmellow person
DEENA (4:53:40 PM): oozing with gooey girly goodness
MM (4:54:14 PM): lol
MM (4:54:20 PM): i''m sorry it's how i feel
MM(4:54:23 PM): i'll stop
DEENA (4:54:24 PM): im gonna call you marsha
MM(4:54:27 PM): lol
DEENA (4:54:35 PM): marsha marsha mellow
MM (4:54:41 PM): LMFAO
MM (4:54:44 PM): ROTFL
MM(4:54:47 PM): LOL
MM(4:54:57 PM): teheehee
DEENA (4:54:57 PM): im crying
MM (4:55:03 PM): are you?
DEENA (4:55:04 PM): EFFIN' CRYING AGAIN!!!!!
DEENA (4:55:08 PM): im laughing SO hard
MM (4:55:18 PM): oh laughing crying- that's good
MM(4:55:26 PM): i was gonna blow your heart a kiss
DEENA (4:55:34 PM): thats ENOUGH of that!
DEENA (4:55:40 PM): ENOUGH
MM (4:55:43 PM): now i am messing with you
MM (4:55:45 PM): sorry
DEENA (4:56:02 PM): man up, dude
MM (4:56:03 PM): i could take you out and kick your ass
DEENA (4:56:05 PM): lol
MM(4:56:07 PM): would that help?
DEENA (4:56:14 PM): first off.. dont kid yourself
DEENA (4:56:20 PM): i know tae bo
MM(4:56:30 PM): yeah well i am agile and fast
MM(4:56:39 PM): kung fu marshmellow
DEENA (4:56:44 PM): you have those giant boobies to weigh you down, sucka
DEENA (4:56:57 PM): mini-marshmellows
DEENA (4:57:15 PM): i could run circles around you
DEENA (4:57:19 PM): like a ghostbuster
MM(4:57:28 PM): lol
DEENA(4:57:29 PM): youre marsha
DEENA (4:57:32 PM): im bill murray
MM(4:57:40 PM): yeah but wasn't she whinny
DEENA (4:57:40 PM): god. i wish i was bill murray!
MM (4:57:43 PM): why
DEENA (4:57:48 PM): MARSHA-MELLOW
DEENA (4:57:56 PM): has nothing to do with the brady bunch
DEENA (4:58:08 PM): choo choo... here comes the thought train.... GET ON!!

Some schtuff....

As my brother used to say when he was a toddler... "Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry!!!!!" Maybe I should've written sooner but I've been a bit overwhelmed with current happenings and I fall behind when it comes to jotting stuff down. As a quick update... I'll give ya the bad stuff before the good:

My fabulous friend Stacey and her family are going through some pretty trying times right now. Her mom was in a horrific motorcycle accident about two months ago and has been held at a hospital in Tampa for recovery up until now. She's stable, thank God. The silver lining in the whole situation is this: She is being transported via ambulance to a facility 10 minutes away from my house today! She should be there for an extended period of time and I'm so happy to be able to be around for Stacey to have a place to stay that is closer to her mom. Although it will be rough on her being away from her boyfriend, I'm gonna do my best to try to keep her attitude positive and her mind off of the bad stuff. The facility where Rhonda (her mom) will be living is supposed to be beautiful so, that'll be a nice change for her.

NEXT: I'm soooo excited about this one... and, I'm way late to the party. For years, I've been running into people who go to Ideal Image laser hair removal and I've always cringed with jealousy when listening to their stories about how awesome it is. It doesn't sound like a big deal but- let me tell you something ... YOU HAVE NO IDEA! Here's where I get slightly personal. I used to shave my legs every single day. ANNOYING TO THE MAX. I've only had one treatment with them and I can already skip days between shaving. It's awesome! They customize a whole hair removal package for whatever body part(s) you want treated and the whole process only takes minutes. I go there after the show, lay on a table, play on my cell phone. Zap, zap, zap... That's it. I can get both of my legs done in minutes and I'm out the door. I know this sounds like a total commercial for Ideal Image but- I truly can tell you that it IS changing my life already. I'm going on a Memorial Day cruise this weekend and I'm totally psyched to not have to pull a contortionist act in the tiny shower stall in the cabin. I'll blog about that experience when I return :)

Still to come... My Discovery Cove adventures with Mom... and all the upcoming radio station madness. It's gonna be a thick summer. Stay tuned.

Longest, bestest weekend EVER!

Man, oh man! What a weekend!

It all jumped off Friday afternoon- dropping Ziggy off at my mom's friend Nadene's house. She's got 4 dogs and Ziggy's never been around more than one at a time. You'd have thought I dropped him off at Disney World. Needless to say, he didn't want to leave when I returned to pick him up the next afternoon... May have also had something to do with the fact that he was fed veggie burgers, cookies and matzoh bry (sp?)

Headed down to the Bank Atlantic center with mom for her big birthday present: 2nd row floor tickets to YANNI. Yep... that guy. Tell ya what... it was awesome! 25 musicians on stage through the entire show. Love it. I don't care how lame that makes me look. A good show is a good show- regardless of WHO is performing.

I'd like to elaborate on what happened during the second half of that night but I'm trying my hardest to repress it. Let's just say, you don't want to go "bar hopping" in Coral Springs.

Saturday was a mad rush... ALL DAMN DAY! Got up, had breakfast with mom, picked up the dog, drove back up to Palm Beach. Took an hour nap. Packed it up and headed BACK down to Broward for my friend Jessica's Housewarming/Happy Birthday William-Party. Didn't mind the drive... I got to see people I love- even if only for a short while. Congrats on the house, guys- if you're reading this! (But, I know you're not ;). Nobody is.

Saturday night- part two... Had to drive all the way back up to North Palm Beach to take care of something and afterwards, was in the mood to throw down! I LOVE that my friends are able and willing to do so at a moments notice... especially when that requires just heading out close to midnight. Got home around 4:30ish and slept till noon. Yay for noon! Caught some wonderful sun for a few hours and did Easter dinner at Janine's. Her family was kind enough to include me (and some other random misfits) in their festivities. Had a blast! Don't think I've laughed that hard in years.

All in all... a great Easter weekend... and I'm ready to do it all over again!

I love my April fool :)

Okay, okay... I know, I don't blog enough. I'm sorry for that... though, I doubt you're crying yourself to sleep at night over it.

I have to start by stating that this month has kicked off in a fabulous way! Last year, I was asked to write a short article for Palm Beacher Magazine and I jumped at the chance. I really enjoy anything that gets me thinking "outside of the box"- how "Office Space", I know. Well, they liked my work and subsequently asked me to write for them again this year. The issue is officially in stores as of today and they even put my name on the cover of the mag, which was an AWESOME surprise! I'm not trying to pimp issues out but- it'd be super cool of you to pick one up at Barnes and Noble at some point this month ;)

ONWARD!! This conversation took place with my mom a few hours ago and I HAVE to document it FOREVER..

Background: She is OBSESSED with Rod Stewart and has been since the beginning of time. She's gotten THIS CLOSE to meeting him on a handful of occasions but it's never happened. If it ever does- good gravy- LOOK OUT, Rod.

DEENA (6:33:28 PM): what are you doing about your bday dinner? where are we going? what time? whats the deal?
MOM (6:34:43 PM): dont care where..
DEENA (6:34:57 PM): ok- going to work out... gotta interview rod tomorrow...
MOM (6:36:09 PM): f%$k u
DEENA (6:36:11 PM): what?
MOM (6:36:16 PM): really?!
DEENA (6:36:16 PM): i told you about that a month ago!
MOM (6:36:24 PM): no u didnt
DEENA (6:36:27 PM): the thing at the breakers
MOM (6:36:30 PM): for real
DEENA (6:36:33 PM): the luncheon
MOM (6:36:39 PM): what??????????
MOM (6:36:41 PM): tell me!!!!!!!!!
DEENA (6:36:48 PM): omg. why do you forget EVERYTHING i tell you?
MOM (6:37:01 PM): like u REALLY told me and i forgot this?!?!?!?
MOM (6:37:07 PM): dont be rude
DEENA (6:37:08 PM): trump. the luncheon. all those people will be there. they want me to go interview trump and rod. you don't remember this?
MOM (6:37:10 PM): i remember lots of stuff and i WOULD remember this!!
MOM (6:37:32 PM): u never mentioned it...could it be u forgot to tell me perhaps?
DEENA (6:37:38 PM): maybe. im sorry
DEENA (6:37:44 PM): why in the world would i forget though?
MOM (6:37:49 PM): the breakers in wpb?
DEENA (6:37:52 PM): yes
MOM (6:38:04 PM): just u from the show?
DEENA (6:38:08 PM): me and bill
MOM (6:38:11 PM): OMG!!!!
MOM (6:38:17 PM): thats incredible
MOM (6:38:35 PM): will patrice be there to take pics/
DEENA (6:38:41 PM): i cant keep this up...it's evil. happy april fools
MOM (6:38:44 PM): tell rod how much i love that man!!!!!!!!
DEENA (6:38:48 PM): i dont want you having a meltdown
MOM (6:38:57 PM): u f*%$&@ a$$hole....%#$&....s&$%!!!!!!!
DEENA (6:39:04 PM): LMAO!!!!
DEENA (6:39:07 PM): i HAD TO!
MOM (6:39:08 PM): im dying over here
DEENA (6:39:12 PM): im sorry
DEENA (6:39:26 PM): you cant deny it.. THAT was gold
DEENA (6:39:30 PM): i love you
MOM (6:39:32 PM): i wasnt going to tell you but ur going to have a baby sister in 7 months
DEENA (6:39:42 PM): FINALLY!!!
DEENA (6:39:46 PM): can we name her little ashley??
MOM (6:39:46 PM): im adopting
DEENA (6:39:55 PM): from malawi?
DEENA (6:39:58 PM): like madonna?
MOM (6:40:07 PM): i cant believe you
MOM (6:40:13 PM): my heart is racing
DEENA (6:40:46 PM): im very sorry. i mean it. i didnt think you would believe it at all actually
MOM (6:41:02 PM): well you ALWAYS have that .."I TOLD YOU SO" attitude
DEENA (6:41:03 PM): here.. to make it up to you.. ill give you rod's phone number
DEENA (6:41:13 PM): 561-867-5309
MOM (6:41:13 PM): shut up
DEENA (6:41:15 PM): call him
MOM (6:41:26 PM): heheheheeeeeh
MOM (6:41:30 PM): im hysterical
DEENA (6:41:34 PM): LMFAO
MOM (6:41:41 PM): im printing this iming section out
DEENA (6:41:41 PM): I LOOOOOOVVVVEEEE YOOOOUUUUUU
DEENA (6:41:54 PM): yeah? well I'M GONNA BLOG ABOUT IT
MOM (6:41:55 PM): It's going in ur baby book
DEENA (6:41:58 PM): take that
DEENA (6:42:04 PM): can i go now?
MOM (6:42:30 PM): yes...i will print this sucker right now!
MOM (6:42:33 PM): xoxoxoxo
DEENA (6:42:33 PM): xoxo

LOVE YOU, MOMS! HAPPY APRIL FOOLS!

Kanye and more...

http://vimeo.com/3256023


That's the new Kanye video. Whether you hate him or despise him (cause he doesn't have many hardcore fans left due to his shenannigans) you cannot deny that this technology is cool. He's the first to use it. Several music videos created and layered over each other at once. Apparantly, it aint easy and took quite some time. There are a bunch of articles available on the fabulous web of information. If you're a nerdo like me, you'll enjoy.

Oh, I'll add this piece in.. since I haven't written in so long. I'm learning French! Not because it's on the top of my list of languages to learn. Because I believe in "signs" and the CD set literally FLUNG itself off of the shelf and onto my foot when I was walking through the bookstore. So far, it's actually been great fun. I downloaded it into my iPod and I can listen in the car. I have some of the basics down. Italian would've been choice numero uno and I will do that at some point but- this is a great start!

Neat-O!!

http://www.buschwildlife.com/

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE AT
LEGACY PLACE!

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL (January 28, 2009) – Legacy Place and the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary have partnered for an evening to remember, a Walk on the Wild Side.

Who: Legacy Place and the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will be hosting A Walk on the Wild Side. With 10 animal encounters throughout Legacy Place ranging from owls to parrots to baby panther cubs. The event is free and open to the public.

What: Ten different animals from Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will be positioned throughout Legacy Place, all animals will have a handler to explain about the animal and where they can be found in the wild. Animals will range from an owl to a possum, a snake to a baby panther cub.

In addition, 20% of all purchases made at Tossed, The Fashion of Salad, between 4pm and 8pm will be donated to the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Tossed is located inside Legacy Place at 11290 Legacy Ave. There will also be a raffle with all money raised going to help the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, prizes include a children’s birthday party for 10 at the Sanctuary and many more great prizes from Legacy Place merchants. The raffle table will be set up outside Tossed.

Barnes and Noble will also be hosting a special story time for children of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak at 5:30 at their Legacy Place Location, at 11380 Legacy Avenue. Arhaus Furniture located at 11385 Legacy Avenue, will also be holding a reception to view all of their Animal Print collections, cheetah, zebra and giraffe, it will all be on display.

When: Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 4pm to 8pm. Animal encounters will be throughout Legacy Place.

Where: Legacy Place, Palm Beach Gardens; located on PGA Blvd, east of I-95 at the corner of PGA Blvd and Alternate A1A.

TECH-KILLING-ME....

Alright then! A smidge of time has passed since I last blogged. I understand that. I just cannot keep up with technology and it honestly never ends! I'm all for forward movement but I long for the days of the rotary phone. I want to walk across the room to change the channel. Ya know why? Because I left the house then! I played kickball with the neighborhood kids until my mom yelled for me to come in and eat dinner. Afterwards, I did something CRAZY! I read BOOKS! There are only a few pieces of current technology that I am considered a dinosaur for not welcoming into my life. Mainly- DVR, thousands of cable channels, NetFlix and Wii. Wonderful systems, I'm sure. But... I've got this crazy notion that fresh air is good for the mind and movement benefits the body. If you have successfully found a way to juggle an up-to-date cell phone, voicemail, Facebook, MySpace, Gmail, AIM, a blog, TiVo, gaming systems and every other piece of technology out there... I commend you! I never want to BE you... but, I think you are some sort of miracle child and I admire the fact that you've found some way to tack extra hours on to the conventional 24. While you do that-- I'm going to go get a prescription for Xanex because my mind is far too overstimulated to cope. Of course, I could use some sort of natural- healthy method of calming myself but, why?! We are a society of instant gratification and I should just adapt. I already drink 12 cups of coffee smothered with Splenda chemicals everyday... WHY NOT?

Seriously.. There should be a government mandated day- once a month, where technology is banned and EVERYONE, young AND old- has to spend time with... wait... wait for it.... OTHER HUMAN BEINGS!! If you hate people- I fully understand. Play with your dog, your iguana.. your goldfish. I don't care. Stare SOMETHING in the eye and communicate with it, will ya?!