Yeah I'm moving ooooon up...

Just a little update for my blogger fans…

As some of you already know, I am moving on to bigger and better things!

A few months ago or so, my roommate informed me that there was going to be a position open in the marketing department where she works. I sent in my resume and cover letter, and hear back about a month later.

I went to my first interview-very nervous! My sister says she is bad at standardized tests, I think my weakness is interviews. I mean, I hate public speaking but I’d much rather get up in front of 300 people and deliver a rehearsed speech than have one person staring me in the eyes asking my personal strengths and weaknesses-talk about pressure!

Really though, I can prepare for questions about my job and how my skills are applicable to the new position. I can’t prepare for personal questions! When I do, I have great answers all planned out. But when the question is actually asked, my answer doesn’t resemble the very intelligent statement I had planned out the night before.

“What is a personal strength you feel would make you an assed to this company?”
“Well dear blog reader…I feel that I have excellent communication skills. This not only extends to clients with whom I communicate, but also with my co-workers. I do not believe that communication skills end at conveying a message in a manner that ensures comprehension. I feel that an excellent communicator is also gifted at knowing the recipient of the message. I think that my personality comes in to play with this ability of “reading people”. To communicate extremely effectively with co-workers, I believe you have to know what to say and how to say it in order to motivate them, rather than agitate them. This knowledge of different personalities ensures team-work rather than resentment.”

Yeah, what really comes out?

“Well rog leader…I think I have great communicatory skills. I can talk to the peeps on a real level. I can say ‘Yo, Mister, we need to get more 411 on the job request you just put in. ya heard?’ I mean like, I know my audience. I know different personalities because I have a multiple personality disorder. ‘You shut your mouth when you’re talking to me!’ I’m sorry, what was the question?”

Somehow, I got a second interview! I went to the interview the day I left for my South Carolina trip, so talk about nerves that whole weekend wondering when I’d find out!
4:30 on July 11th, I get a phone call that I got the job! My bosses were out of town, so fortunately I didn’t have to let them know that day…I got to celebrate a little! So I was in a particularly great mood that day cause not only did I get an amazing job offer, but I had a pretty amazing date! =)

Anyways, that Monday, I put in my two weeks notice. I thought I’d be 100% relieved, but a little part of me ended up being sad to leave.

I started my new job as the Marketing Assistant at a law firm yesterday-and let’s just say, I think I’m going to be incredibly happy!

My roommate and I get to carpool to work-which is nice to save gas. The job is also downtown, so I feel all professional and grown up now!

A former co-worker of mine made fun of me that I was moving from an office to a cube…my response?

“You can take your office. In two weeks, I'll be making more than you” sarcastic grin-thankyouverymuch (it really wasn't that mean-we always talked about how little we made all of the time-and she has been working for the company for almost 3 years...do the math)

I also have a binder that weighs about 100lbs. that’s the '>“benefits” binder. Right on people, right on.

Everybody in my department seems awesome so far, so while I’m overwhelmed right now trying to figure out a starting point, I think this is going to turn out to be an excellent move for my career…not to mention my happiness and sanity.

Anyways, that’s my big news!

Happy 4th...No "Ifs Ands or BUTTS About It!"

So for the 4th of July this year--our Lake House was FINALLY complete! My parents had been there for a few weeks, so I took off two days of work and was able to enjoy a nice, long and very relaxing weekend with the family (minus Chad, who was in Argentina!)

The best part was probably getting to spend time with my nephews! Sure, we eat dinner with them and such, but they have to go to bed or have naps, etc. But this week, I got to spend all day with them! Baby Charlie is getting soooo big! And Luke never ceases to amaze me...too precious for words!

Luke and I in front of the waterfall...

I got in late on Tuesday night, but woke up nice and early on Wednesday morning. Then, I got to REALLY appreciate the beauty of the new home. I can't even put into words how absolutely amazing it is and what a wonderful job my parents did building and decorating.

My favorite feature...other than the amazing deck/grill area, is my nest! I call the area my nest because it is up on the 3rd floor and overlooks the deck, with a beautiful view of the lake. I wanted a porch/balcony area, but I wanted to be able to have comfy couches and chairs so I could prop my feet up and read a good book...oohhhhh my is it a nice place to relax. I even went up there to read one day with my sister and fell asleep with my feet propped up on the railing...yeah, of course they fell off and I jolted myself awake. But at least it was nice and relaxing!

Of course, the highlight was going out on the boat! We had a few picnics out on the lake...making sandwiches to take out on the boat. Even the dogs came along for the ride a few times...of course every time we hit a wave in the lake I had 2 large bundles of fur in my lap (Ginger and Bailey...go figure!)

The 4th of July was a beautiful day out-although there are droughts in SC right now so a lot of the fireworks shows were cancelled (huge relief for Ginger, who has panic attacks when they start going off!). We really tried getting Luke in the spirit of America's birthday...and let's say he got to party in his birthday suit!! A priceless moment I caught on Mimi's camera...when we showed Luke this pic, I asked what he was wearing. He took a moment and responded "Crocs"...we all died laughing, it was too adorable!

I volunteered to be chef for dinners, so Friday night I did my sausage and cheese plate, BBQ chicken, tomato salad and OF COURSE, my American flag cake!

Saturday was another relaxing day...we managed to beat the rain most days.

View of the back from the lake...

View of the front...

Overall, I'd say it was an absolutely perfect trip. Good quality time with the family, lots of fun. I can't wait to go back!

Vivaaaa Las Vegas...

Hello to my small audience of blog readers!

Sorry it's taken a while for me to get to writing a new post...it's been a bit hectic! Lots of traveling-and well, quite a lot to catch up on! Expect a few new posts within the next week or so...

So my friend Jen decided that since the 4th of July is a hard time to get everybody together (it happens to be her birthday), we were going to hold the celebration in Las Vegas.

Yes, yes. Y-E-S yes...DONE! How exciting would that be?!

So Jen, Steph and I were all in the same sorority and have all managed to stay close and keep in touch. And then Lindsey, Jen's old college roommate, joined us as well.

That, plus Jen's friend from home, her husband...and some of this guy friends.

I arrive in Vegas, wait for Steph, and we both freak out in the cab about how EXCITED we are! We get to the Monte Carlo-meet Jen (you know the girly squeals in the middle of the lobbby, etc) and head up to put on our suits. Jen and Lindsey were outside by the pool-so we all decided to grab lunch before we started drinking from the giant footballs!

There is a food court inside with just fast food type stuff, so we all decided on Subway-which, of course, Jen and Steph begin singing the commercial "5...5 dollar...5 dollar foot long". So imagine the shock when Lindsey pays for her 6 inch sub and it's $12.

"12 dollars for half a sub, are you joking?" she asks.

"This is Vegas" man with 3 teeth behind the counter responds.

"So? I'm from New York and that's ridiculous."

So we had to revamp our singing "12...12 dollar...12 dollar 6 inch"...Jared would be proud.

We head to the pool...get our Mai Tai filled footballs, and enjoy some relaxation while the others get in throughout the day.

Night 1: Wanted to just do something low key, american type food for dinner. So we walk over to the MGM Grand and go to Wolfgang Pucks Bar and Grill. Absolutely delicious! It was the whole group, so we had a huge table. A few of us got a glass of wine. It was fun getting to know everybody.

So then we go back to the hotel, freshen up and of course, do the girl thing. (Make drinks, blast music, dance around, etc). We had gotten on a list for Voo Doo at the Rio, so we were excited because it looked beautiful in the pictures we had looked up.

Sure enough...50 floors above Vegas...this place was awesome. The inside has the funky decor, crazy walls, etc. We get shots to toast our first night in Vegas! Then we go outside on the gigantic deck overlooking Vegas. An absolutely breathtaking view...and awesome spiral staircase leading downstairs...and a great DJ ("This is my JAM!" was heard several times throughout the evening)

(Jen and I on the steps at VooDoo)

It was a ridiculously fun evening...maybe a little drama later that night...but nothing blogworthy I swear.

So after about 3 hours of sleep (so it was some late night drama) Jen and I wake up, put towels out by the pool, and then wake Steph up because the three of us had made massage appointments! We get into the spa, put on our robes, and throw back some water (a little dehydrated!) and wait for 60 minutes of amazingness. And that it was. We weren't ready to leave the tranquility, so we got in the hot tub for a while and just giggled about the previous evening. Night 1 was a success...Night 2 was going to be even better!

We chilled by the pool (many characters started to come out on Friday) ate lunch, had a few drinks, and before we knew it-it was time to get ready for dinner! I had made reservations for all of us (all 11) as Tao, which was at the Venetian. We politely remind the guys (still drinking in the pool) that dinner was kind of early, so they needed to be ready to go by 6:30 at the latest.

So how is it that 4 girls in the same room manage to be ready quicker than 5 guys? A fact that no science can explain.

We get ready, head over to the hotel-the rest of our party swearing they were right behind us (I told the I would kill them if they bailed-because it would be $25 on my credit card if people didn't show). At 6:55, we get there but were informed that we would be seated when the rest of our party arrived.

7...7:10...oh my goodness, really? We left at 6:35 and they were right behind us! So as we're sitting and waiting, there is a long line of people that have walked in from shopping or whatever and are putting their name on the list. At the end of the tunnel, I see somebody step out to see how long the line was.

I grab Jen's hand. "Oh my god, oh my god oh my god" What? she asks. "Holy shit" What? she asks. "I swear, that guy right there, is Jay" No way, are you sure? "It's either him or he has a twin"

So I walk out to investigate. For those of you who don't know, Jay was a guy I knew from Penn State. Since there is just not enough time to explain our relationship in a blog, we'll just equate him to an ex. An on an off ex for the almost 4 years I was there...

Well, whoever I saw wasn't in line...so I peek my head into the store next door. Yup, it was Jay. And his fiancee.

Who goes to Vegas and runs into an ex you might ask? There's a reason I call my life a reality show people...I can't make this stuff up.

Well...our party finally shows up, so we had to be seated. Tao is absolutely breathtaking. I am fascinated by Asian culture-and the decor in this place was absolutely beautiful. The giant rock garden on the wall, the 50 ft. Buddha statue right behind our table. The murals on the ceilngs with Japanese characters. It was awesome. The food was ABSOLUTELY fantastic as well-and our waiter was too funny. I was a little taken back by my encounter-so I wasn't going to settle for a fruity martini. "I need a Grey Goose, dirty martini with three olives. And I mean like, really dirty. Offensively dirty actually"...the waiter looks at me and says "Like Britney Spears?"

Now we're talkin.

(The girls in the entrance to Tao)

Celebrity sightings? Robert Horry of the San Antonio Spurs (booo) and Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins. Apparently the very next evening Randy Jackson was at the restaurant celebrating his birthday...

So after dinner, we gamble a little after a crash course in Craps from Lindsey. Had a great time...and we were introduced to Gary and his kick drum. (K, there's a thing called the "come line" which can get you more money. So somehow we started singing the scene from "The BreakUp with the brother going "Gary, on the kick drum. Come come. Come come on the kick drum"...yeaaaah, guess you had to be there...we found it hilarious though)

Then we headed to Pure at Caesar's Palace. We had a pass to let us skip the 2+ hour line, yet when you got in -it was awesome...buuuut, NOWHERE to sit. Our feet were hurting. So we just walked to the bar and were pretty much leaning on it...until some Australian guys asked us to come sit at their table with them.

"I'm just going to use you for your seats, I'm not gonna lie"

They ended up being a really fun group, they were so nice to all of us and we had a great time talking to them. But...we couldn't really dance. So Jen texted the guy who got us on VIP at VooDoo...so we decide to head back there. It ended up closing shortly after, so we went downstairs and gambled some more. They played craps, one of the guys and I headed to a black jack table (my feet hurt and black jack tables have chairs!!).

It was a crazy crazy evening...a few stories I just don't feel like writing for the world to see...cause SOME of what happens in Vegas has to stay there. But there were some great quotes that evening...

The next day, we are all dragging from our late night. Jen and I make it to the pool...Steph turns into a corpse on the bed...and poor Lindsey had to do some work for a class she was taking for the bar. We were going to make an attempt to head to the Bellagio for the buffet at lunch and do some shopping, but naps were more important that afternoon. We ended up going for an early dinner and OH MY GOODNESS...most amazing buffet I have ever seen in my life. Seriously, you name it, they probably had it! Sushi, pizza, pasta, beef, chicken, different veggies, desserts, etc.

Also, the Bellagio is absolutely gorgeous. Just the glass flower display on the ceiling in the lobby was beautiful! Jen and I ran over to Tiffany's (we were on a time crunch) because I had been eyeing a ring there...they had it in my size...done! Quickest little blue box purchase I've ever made!

So we get back to the hotel, have about 30 minutes to get ready, and head over to New York, New York to see "Zumanity". It's a Cirque de Soleil show, but the "sensual/erotic" side. Jen's friends had gotten tickets and then invited our room along, so we figured it would be cool to see a show and we'd heard awesome things.

The show was a mixture of the very sensual, amazing artistry that involves people on ropes, doing movements with their bodies that hurt to watch combined with a little of the raunchy, yet hilarious, stand up bits. It was absolutely awesome and I'd recommend it highly...if nudity and sexual humor don't offend you. You also have to be 18 to see it...how funny that our group got carded.

After that, we were all just in need to hang out and lay a little lower than going to a club. We headed over to Paris and played craps for many hours. The casinos amazed me with all of the detail that goes into the theme behind it all. The entire ceiling of Paris is painted like a sky, so it's a very odd sensation at 2am when it looks sunny out with blue skies!

Our group makes friends easily at the craps table, with all of our chants and trying to get people riled up. Particularly with the dealers who stand around and joke with us. Even more enjoyable were the nicknames for other gamblers who would join our table. On gentleman, dubbed "Eyebrows", was at the opposite and of the table and kept arching his eyebrows in our direction every time he rolled.

The waitress walks up and hands me a beer-which I hadn't ordered. "The gentlemen bought this for you".

"Which one?"

"The one rolling m'am"...she nods to "Eyebrows"

We all try to keep from laughing as he gives me the nod...I mouth "Thank you" back and smile.

I look at the girls..."He bought me a free drink?"

We couldn't help but laugh...

So Lindsey had to wake up nice and early to head back to NYC. Steph and I made it out around 9:30 to head to the airport. It was an absolutely amazing trip...although the flight back was close to making me sick with all of the bumps we went through the first hour!

Overall, an incredibly successful trip! We had so many laughs and bizarre events happen that we will never forget.

Angie...I hope you have been able to live vicariously through this blog since you didn't get your trip this year. Let's just say if you ever need a partner in crime in Vegas...call me!

The Ultimate Girls Night Out

So anybody that knows me knows that I spontaneously relate things in every day life to:

A-An episode of Friends (that reminds me of when Joey tries to learn French...)

B-An episode of Sex and the City (Yeah, he kissed like the guy who "mouth rapes" Charlotte...)

I'm a huge fan of both.

So obviously, major excitement last week when I managed to get a group of girlfriends together not only to have martinis and dinner...but to see the movie:

We all met in the Tower Room, a restaurant at the top of my office building that has a gorgeous view of the city-as it should, being 36 stories up!

The martinis were delicious, the food was wonderful, the view spectacular, we were all geared up for the movie! We even had a little drama with the management (Sara sorted it out-no worries!) to really get us primed!

SO we arrive at the theater right as the movie is about to start. Only 3 of us could make it to the movie-so imagine our surprise when we were told we would be lucky to find 3 seats together. Sheesh. But we did!

...In the front row...

The place was PACKED! With LOUD women! I think everybody had been out drinking martinis as well...or like the row behind us, just brought their own bottles of wine into the theatre. Figured it would make for an interesting viewing experience. Particularly when right as the lights dim somebody 3 rows back in a froggy voice (as in this woman has been smoking for a looong time) says loudly "You bitches should be in church".

Everybody dies laughing. Then the theme music begins and everybody begins applauding. How fun to watch this with a crowd of people who love the show as much as I do!

Now, fashion is a major part and appeal of this show. While some of the outfits are spectacular, and hello, the shoes and purses as well, Sarah Jessica Parker's character, Carrie Bradshaw, has had some fashion moments that make me gag. The opening outfit was no exception...

What on earth...

A-Those shoes are awful! And she wears them more than once in the movie...why not pick a better shoe to display? Sorry Dior...not a fan!

B-Is she trying to attract the world's largest bumble bee with that ginormous flower? Puh-lease...

I've been asked if somebody can enjoy the movie without seeing all of the episodes. Yes, but not as much. I'd recommend at least watching a few episodes so that you are familiar with the characters. (You know, Miranda is the cynic, Charlotte the bubbly optimist, Samantha likes to "color", and Carrie is the quirky one with an ongoing love affair with Big).

The movie was absolutely wonderful. Everything I expected and more. There were moments where my heart dropped, moments when I cried, moments when I cried from laughing so hard, and moments when I was just happy! It takes you through every emotion...

Obviously this is not a movie I'd recommend for younger audiences, as there is nudity (nothing shocking people, it's all over the show too!) but you do see a male full-frontal shot, yes my friends, a brief glimpse of his "hoo-de-hoo".

Anybody wanting to see this movie again, I'm in! Especially once the crowds have died down and I don't have "Row 2, party of drunk and annoying" sitting behind me (chick knocked the empty bottle of wine over at least 3 times toward the end).

And let's just say, although some of the fashion was absolutely ridiculous, there were definitely some redeeming moments...
But let's be honest here Carrie Bradshaw...when your assistant asks about the $485 shoes and you say "They were actually $525"...Manolo Blahnik is selling these puppies for $945. I could just not pay rent, cable or MLGS bills for a month!! I actually don't think any of their heels are less than $600...

However, the movie does clue viewers in to a new and very interesting website http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/

Pick any designer...pick a purse, sunglasses, jewerly...now how long do you want it for? Yes my friends, you can RENT luxury designer items by the week or by the month! If you fall in love with something you rented, you can check the status and may have the option to buy it!

The price varies on the item...

For example, this AMAZING Chanel: $202/week or $595/month.

Anyways, thought that was pretty awesome. But tell me, why would you want to rent this?

I mean, some people might have loved this for Carrie Bradshaw, relating it back to the Paris episodes. But really, this is something I'd see 70 year old women wearing the sequined fanny packs carrying around. Gaughty with a capital G! Timmy Woods, you get an F from me.

Anyways, GO SEE THE MOVIE! It is fantastic and it will leave with feeling happy, fulfilled, smiling (maybe even crying a little okay?!).

That...and with an itch to go shopping...normally not a problem for me with very little exquisite shopping around Memphis, but I'm going to Vegas next weekend...whole new ball game people.

At least I know I won't be losing money at the casinos. My money will be right where I can see it...

In my closet.

Mystery Solved...

So on Friday I was informed by my friend Kyle about the seasoned vs. regular fry debacle at BYB.

Apparently in order to cut costs, BYB execs. decided to switch from Sysco food distributors to US Foods...so they did not have the products in order to make seasoned fries.

While I appreciate them trying to keeps costs low for the customer, other places like Chick-fil-a know the value of their menu staples and have raised the cost a little...

In other news, I noticed in the building elevator that McDonald's that their dollar menu will remain the dollar menu in spite of raised costs. Gross. I can't stand McDonald's. Only when incredibly desperate (and okay, maybe intoxicated) will I get anything from there.

That's all I have for now...just thought I'd clarify the fast food war for everybody out there!

FOR SEASONED!

So today, I had a ton of errands to run at lunch. Now I really can't stand fast food like Wendy's, McDonalds, Taco Bell etc. However, I can tolerate Chick-fil-A and BackYard Burger.

Rather than skip lunch all together and opt for a bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos from the downstairs sundry store (I've done that a lot over the past few weeks), I decided BackYard burger sounded good. I'm sitting in line debating between the Buffalo Chicken salad or a BLT so I could get the delicious seasoned fries. I pull up and notice their menu has changed.

I quickly scan...all new salads. Crap, they didn't have mine! None of the others sounded as appealing and the lady came on to take my order.

Bacon cheddar burger-I said, not even looking for a BLT. At this point, I just wanted the fries!
"Would you like the regular fries?"

"No, I'd like the seasoned please."

"We no longer carry the seasoned or waffle cut fries. Just regular or onion rings."

WHAT?

They certainly did not consult me on this decision. I have been eating their seasoned fries since like, 6th grade, and they take them away? Now I can handle the salad being gone, but you can't take both of my favorite things away!

I mean, when I think BackYard Burger, I think of the seasoned fries before anything else-and BURGER is even in the name- Are they crazy? They are messing with their identity...

So now I guess it's just down to Chick-fil-A for me...unless somebody at BYB lays off the crack pipe and brings back the warm, deliciousness that are seasoned fries.

P.S. I have tried looking online for anything explaining this tragedy and there is nothing...does anybody know anything about this?

Spontaneous Road Trips? Y-E-S DONE!

So a few weeks ago, my roommate and I were enjoying a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Bahama Breeze, sipping on fruity-tropical drinks trying to enjoy the sunshine on the patio. Now, I have been promising my roommate that we'd take a trip to Nashville-my stipulation was that we had to wait until football season was over. If there is one thing to show how different we are-she was very excited when football was over-and I wanted to cry.


We sit outside, chat, and I'm kinda like "Well why don't we go to Nashville this weekend?" People, if people had tails-Becky's would have been wagging like crazy. So we were supposed to leave on Friday around 5-5:30, but I didn't get off work until late so we hit the road after 7...I was not a happy Mary about that fact, but regardless, we were getting away from Memphis for a weekend!


Day 1 (okay, more like night)

The first night we went out to a fun area and went to a bar where I felt incredibly old, every girl in there looked about 18. There was also a guy who walked by and looked over at Becky and I and HISSED...I mean, very snake-like. I'm not sure if he was trying to speak parsel-tongue or what, but it was bizarre! (HP reference for all of you muggles....)


So since we had missed going to a very COUNTRY bar that had drink specials until 11 (which is why Becky loves Nashville-she hearts country music, cowboys, and everything associated with the two) my friend Brook and I humored her and went to a place called "The Stage". The inside of the place reminded me of the set at Disney World for the "Country Bears" or whatever, where they play banjos and what not.



So we're standing by the dance floor and the band announces that they're playing one more slow song before the pick up the pace. Well this very very very (very very very very) weird guy wearing a black cowboy hat turns around and asks me to dance. I'm in the middle of politely declining his invitation when an unknown force (ahem Becky) SHOVES me at the guy. So I end up doing the 7th grade dance thing, trying to stay far away from him-to no avail, cause in order to serenade somebody, you have to be right in their ear!! Every time we'd make a rotation, Brook and Becky were standing there cracking up...thanks guys! He and his friends were special, I'll be nice and leave it at that for now.

(I was making my "mean face" at Becky for making me dance)

Day 2

I wake up to a friend drunk dialing me at 9:30am...did anybody else know that there is a Hot Wing Festival in Memphis? Cause that seriously sounds amazing...I also know what I'm having for dinner tonight.


Anyways, Becky and I couldn't go back to sleep because the workers across the street were REALLY loud so we pretty much move in slow motion all day. One of Brook's friends plays rugby, so we headed out to a park to watch a rugby game. It was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL day and it was a lot of fun to sit there and enjoy a sport which I have come to appreciate! (That and the hot guys that often come with amazing accents...) I also decided that the commentator for the game needs to become a golf broadcaster...not because he yells like soccer announcers or anything, but because he was absolutely hilarious and pretty much just made fun of everything. I'd love him to comment on some of the pants that Camilo Villegas sports

After the game, Brook took us to Five Guys for burgers and fries and it was absolutely delicious! Then we went out for some margaritas on the patio of a Mexican place. Can we just say that this day is already perfection in the eyes of Mary? And then add laying on a couch watching the NFL draft before going out...yeah, it was a great day.


Also, being out in Nashville and seeing the city during the day-I've decided I love it. It's clean, I felt safe there, and there are some absolutely beautiful areas. And it does have a lot to offer-I'm definitely a fan!


Anyways, that night, Brook took us to one of his favorite sports bars called "Sams" and his friend Chris came out with us. We had an absolute blast! The bar was awesome-and of course, ordering really girly drinks to send over to Chris's boss was pretty funny. Then we walked over to a place called "The Cabana" (I think?) which looks like an amazing restaurant that turns into a dance club at night-and this place is absolutely gorgeous!




Day 3
Um, we attempted to sleep in. I also forgot about the other thing that wakes you up-Molly. Brook has a little black lab puppy who ADORES me now-especially my ears. Real cute at 9am on 4 hours of sleep right? Haha, I didn't care-it was nice having puppy time!


We were l-a-z-y on Sunday-watched more of the draft, started watching a playoff game, and then Becky and I decided to hit the road around 3:30. We stopped for lunch at sonic, and then jumped back on the Interstate.


And sat...and sat...and sat...and finally made it home around 9:30. Yes, it's normally around 3 hours from Memphis to Nashville. No, I did not enjoy sitting in gridlock. Yes, I laughed when Becky would start snoring and wake herself up, PROMISING she'd try to stay awake to help me stay awake. Then she would put on some sad, slow, country song from my iPod and be out again. Go figure.


Sooo, long story short-I now love Nashville as well-but for reasons very different from Beckys! We had a great weekend FULL of hilarious events that I just don't even want to go into detail about cause my blog would take years to read...

Okay, back to work...

Stay Classy San Diego...