Monday, April 13, 2009

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!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

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!