my guilty indulgence

Okay, so I'm not a fan of reality television at all and it seems that every channel you turn to has nothing but these days. While I do like the show "Greatest American Dog", I'm assuming it's because I always like to think that Porkchop would win hands down if she were ever to get a chance to be on the show (which is a bold-faced lie, but a girl can dream, can't she?)

I missed the beginning of "Gossip Girl" when it premiered last September, but when the season ended in May or June, they proceeded to start from the beginning for the entire summer to lead up to Season Two next week. I haven't missed an episode (and, even though he'll deny it under oath, I've caught Vaughn watching as well). I'm so excited for Monday, I can hardly contain myself. In case of emergency, TiVo is on standby.

You know you love me.
XOXO


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Yesterday was full of activity - the day began with school registration for Adam. After much emotion this past week, everything ran smoothly. I can't believe that, aside from college, he's getting ready for his last 1st day of school. I've spent quite a bit of time going through old baby pictures and his baby book ("Holy crap, Mom - you save EVERYTHING!"). Once we made our appointment to fix his schedule, he had to pick out a locker. He settled on this one:

As well, it was little Miss Porkchop's 4th birthday yesterday!!!

She got loads of toys & chewies for her birthday - She took a liking to the stuffed bird that's laying right next to her (we haven't decided if it's a turkey, a duck, or a goose, so we call it the 'stuffed fowl'), until she bit it & it squawked. It scared the crap out of her, and she ran as far away from it as she could.

So...about me living in a world of denial

Ricky Martin is now the proud father of twins, via surrogate. Hands down, he's the best looking man on the face of this earth (well, in my top 5, at least). When I die, I wish to be reincarnated as a gay man.

RIP

I did a post a while back on Randy Pausch. I guess I haven't kept as up to date with current events as I normally do, because as I was sitting at the salon today, waiting to get my nails done, I grabbed People magazine and read that he passed away on 25 July. My heart broke.

If you haven't already, you absolutely must read his book. It will completely change your outlook on life. Here's a link to his site. What a phenomenal man, and an inspiration to us all.

Below is the last speech he made at Carnegie Mellon University on 18 May:

The Bookshelf

I read this book a few weeks ago - picked it up in a sales bin. Not terribly amazing. Just alright.

Before Kare moved, she gave me a bunch of books - This is the one I'm reading right now. I'm about half way through & I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

Won't you be my neighbor???

So I'm sitting in the living room this evening, playing with Porkchop on the couch. It's a beautiful warm day & I have the patio doors open. All of a sudden the smell of skunk comes wafting in. It's so strong that even Porkchop starts to get antsy. I start yelling, "Holy shit, what in the hell is that stink? Did a skunk die in our backyard???" Vaughn silences me quick by informing me that it's our neighbors, sitting on their deck. Smoking weed.

I felt so old - I remember a time when I could spot that smell a mile away. In a sense, I'm happy it was them smoking all the dope - I would have hated having to pick up rodent carcass.

Vegas Vacation - Part 1

I think I may have a few excuses as to why I haven't posted holiday pics yet - My MacBook is a piece, and posting a ton of pictures on a blog is a major pain in the ass. I came right back from holidays and started my nail course the very next day - and then it was back to work.

Anyway, enough of my complaining - here are some photos of the trip:

Me - winning $1.97 on the Star Wars penny slots

Our beautiful hotel room at the New York New York Hotel & Casino

The great jacuzzi in our room!

Yummy slushie drinks from Coyote Ugly - I was drunk after only a quarter of the drink

Liberace Museum - I LOVED it here!!! Vaughn & I were about 20-30 years younger than the other people on the tour

Some of Liberace's costumes

Vaughn with the talking tree at the Rainforest Cafe in the MGM Grand - when the tree started talking to him, his expression just froze. This is my funniest picture of the whole trip.

M&M store - Four stories of EVERYTHING M&Ms - however, I couldn't buy bulk almond M&Ms and my heart died a little

Well, this was an experience, to say the least. Not what Vaughn & I expected, but it certainly was entertaining

Me, with a Klingon at the Star Trek Experience in the Hilton. ahahah And to think, I don't even like Star Trek. I'm serious. However, this was one of the greatest parts of our trip.

Me, with a Borg & a Klingon. AHAHAH

Elvis statue outside the Hilton. God Bless Elvis, that's all I have to say - I have to get to Graceland.

Emeril's!!! Hands down, I had the best meal of my life here - My next post will be a complete food blog. I took pictures of everything I ate.

Excalibur Hotel - so pretty at night

One of the many Criss Angel bikes on display at the Luxor

Luxor

Outside our hotel

Our hotel again

Vaughn & I on the Grand Staircase at the Titanic Exhibit in the Tropicana Hotel (what a hole) - this picture didn't turn out so great because we weren't allowed to take pictures in there, so this is a scanned pic that we had to buy.

Another 'purchased picture' of Vaughn & I at Emeril's.

The trip was absolutely fantastic - and so hot! However, I realized that I loved the heat, because there were no bugs whatsoever. I can't wait to go again.

Stay tuned for the upcoming food blog.

Have a great evening, everyone! Peace.