The things we do to look good

Remember that one time I had my entire upper lip numbed which made my face swell up which made me look like I had just received collagen injections which made me laugh uncontrollably which made me look even more ridiculous since my upper lip would not move.


That was awesome.

Weekly High & Low

High:
Late night rendezvous.

Low:
Not having enough time to get together with my brothers.

OCD to the Next Level

I found the worlds most amazing hangers at Costco last weekend that have taken my OCD cleanliness to an entirely new level. They are perfectly thin yet sturdy and their velvet coating keeps everything in place. Seriously, I love these hangers. I've told everyone about them and may have even picked up a box or two for friends. $15 for 50 of the worlds perfect hangers is money well spent.

I now sleep with my closet doors open just to enjoy them a little longer each day. I sleep so much better knowing things are in order.

Weekly High & Low

High:
Laughing so hard with my family that we all cried.

Low:
Throwing up at mile 5 of my 8 mile run Saturday.

Brandi at Easy Street

Brandi was playing at Easy Street, my favorite local record store, to a PACKED house. We were towards the front and had a perfect view. You could tell the band was having a great time and really were glad to be there. They were harassing each other and during one song where Phil whistles, Brandi kept making faces at him making him laugh. It was like we were getting a sneak peek into what it's like when they play around the house.

I don't usually stay after because I have a few pictures with Brandi and I never know what to say. Although this time I had come prepared with a picture for her to sign (this was the gift I was so excited about) and after waiting in line for over an hour I walked up to the table and slid my picture across the table. It went a little something like this:

Me: Thanks for playing tonight. Would you mind signing this.
Brandi: Sure, is this a tape machine?
Me: Yes. It's our favorite part on the entire album. 2:44 on Bend Before it Breaks. Do you know what part it is.
Brandi: Ya. I think so. Is it when the guitars come in.
Me: Close. It's actually the part where you belt it out, but are not right in the mic.
Brandi: Oh ya. Where I go "Ohhhhhhh" (This is where I almost lost my cool. I'm mean she was singing the part right to us.) This is so cool. I sang that part into the piano mic.
Me: It's amazing. I found this picture and had my friend edit the time to be 2:44.
Brandi: I love it. I have to tell the twins about this. (They were behind her signing autographs and she brought them over.) Guys, check this out. Its our tape machine and she changed the time to be 2:44 from Bend Before it Breaks.
Twins, mainly Tim: This is awesome. Is that where the guitars come in.
Me: It's the part where Brandi belts away in the background.
Twins: So cool. Wow
Me: Does this make me a crazy stalker.
Tim acting all silly: Ya, totally. Keep walking lady. No way, this is awesome.
Me: Well, thanks for signing it and thanks for doing what you do. I'm a huge fan. Can't wait to see you all on the cruise again.
Brandi: Oh, it will be so much fun. I'm bringing the whole family with me this time. Thanks for sharing this with us.

I then proceeded to walk over to the twins spot to get their signatures as well. They complimented the cool picture and I had to confess that I had found it on their website and "borrowed" it. They laughed pretty hard.

So....maybe it makes me a crazy fan now that I'm blogging the entire conversation, but it was a great moment that I want to remember. I walked away impressed by how "normal" I was able to stay and how genuine our conversation was. It was kind of awesome!

I'm So Excited

Today kind of feels like Christmas Eve. Have you ever found that PERFECT gift for someone and been more excited to give it then they probably ever will be to have it. Tonight is that night. She should get it tomorrow in the mail. I can't wait!

COTD

Me: Seriously craving Dick's fries...RIGHT NOW. Who's in?
E: Dude, Dick's fries. Name fail.
Me: They are sooooo good. It's like our local In-N-Out Burger...Talk about name fail.