Thursday, September 07, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Ballpark Tour - Year 3
Over the weekend, Jason and I went on our annual MLB ballpark tour. This year we chose Milwaukee. I promise to upload pics tonight, but until then here is how the weekend went for us:
Friday - worked all day. We left Maumee (where Jason works) around 5:30pm. Spent the next 5 hours on the road. Let me tell you something, those turnpike service centers are magnets for scary people (excluding us of course). We stopped for a biological break and to pick up something to eat. First observation - trash can overflowing with paper towels in the bathroom. Great. Do I need to go *that* badly??? Get in line for food. Second observation - not one adult is working in the back or behind the counter. In the middle of my order, the girl behind the cash register opens the register drawer and starts counting money. NO LIE. I looked at Jason in total disbelief and he started cracking up. She must've got the hint because she looked at me, apologized and asked me to start over. People scrambling everywhere and nothing is getting done. My only thought was get me out of here ASAP.....We arrive in Milwaukee around 9:30pm (CST) and check into the hotel. I gave Karen a call to let her know that we made it and I'd call her in the AM. By 10:30pm, I was passed out.
Saturday - woke up on my own at 6am. Holy crap. Jason was still kind of sleeping so I decided to workout in the fitness room. Too bad I left my bathing suit at home b/c a swim sounded really relaxing. After about 45 mins, I was bored on the elliptical and chose to go back up to the room for a shower and some coffee. Jason and I called Karen after breakfast to decide what time we were going to the Miller Brewery. That was fun. The beer really didn't taste any different than buying it from a store (which is a good thing). The coolest part of the tour is seeing 500,000 cases of beer in one area. I've never witnessed that much of anything EVER. After the tour, we met up with Heather J for some tail-gate shopping and off to the game! The parking lot was PACKED full of tail gaters. The smell of charcoal and burnt meat filled the air. It was exciting. We went into the park, took some pictures and sat in our seats to enjoy the game. We left too early (Heather and Karen were sleepy - with pics to prove it). The Brewers were down in the bottom of the 8th, they came back to tie in the 9th but lost in extra innings.
Sunday - most of the day was spent walking around downtown. We checked out the waterfront, art museum, some boutiques (much to Jason's dismay), a "women's" shop, and where Karen e-mails all of us from every day. For dinner, we went to The Capital Grille. Expensive, but worth it. The food was delicious. A few drinks afterwards and goodbyes.
We woke up at 7am CST and left - arriving home around 1:30pm EST. To end, some funny moments during the weekend:
Heather: "We're all friends here, right?" Then farts.
Diana: *Insert huge burp* "I guess burps don't scare off bees"
That's all I can think of right now. More later....including pics.
Friday - worked all day. We left Maumee (where Jason works) around 5:30pm. Spent the next 5 hours on the road. Let me tell you something, those turnpike service centers are magnets for scary people (excluding us of course). We stopped for a biological break and to pick up something to eat. First observation - trash can overflowing with paper towels in the bathroom. Great. Do I need to go *that* badly??? Get in line for food. Second observation - not one adult is working in the back or behind the counter. In the middle of my order, the girl behind the cash register opens the register drawer and starts counting money. NO LIE. I looked at Jason in total disbelief and he started cracking up. She must've got the hint because she looked at me, apologized and asked me to start over. People scrambling everywhere and nothing is getting done. My only thought was get me out of here ASAP.....We arrive in Milwaukee around 9:30pm (CST) and check into the hotel. I gave Karen a call to let her know that we made it and I'd call her in the AM. By 10:30pm, I was passed out.
Saturday - woke up on my own at 6am. Holy crap. Jason was still kind of sleeping so I decided to workout in the fitness room. Too bad I left my bathing suit at home b/c a swim sounded really relaxing. After about 45 mins, I was bored on the elliptical and chose to go back up to the room for a shower and some coffee. Jason and I called Karen after breakfast to decide what time we were going to the Miller Brewery. That was fun. The beer really didn't taste any different than buying it from a store (which is a good thing). The coolest part of the tour is seeing 500,000 cases of beer in one area. I've never witnessed that much of anything EVER. After the tour, we met up with Heather J for some tail-gate shopping and off to the game! The parking lot was PACKED full of tail gaters. The smell of charcoal and burnt meat filled the air. It was exciting. We went into the park, took some pictures and sat in our seats to enjoy the game. We left too early (Heather and Karen were sleepy - with pics to prove it). The Brewers were down in the bottom of the 8th, they came back to tie in the 9th but lost in extra innings.
Sunday - most of the day was spent walking around downtown. We checked out the waterfront, art museum, some boutiques (much to Jason's dismay), a "women's" shop, and where Karen e-mails all of us from every day. For dinner, we went to The Capital Grille. Expensive, but worth it. The food was delicious. A few drinks afterwards and goodbyes.
We woke up at 7am CST and left - arriving home around 1:30pm EST. To end, some funny moments during the weekend:
Heather: "We're all friends here, right?" Then farts.
Diana: *Insert huge burp* "I guess burps don't scare off bees"
That's all I can think of right now. More later....including pics.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Weekend News - Mostly Venting
Some weekend happenings:
Friday didn't do too much. Started planning a baby shower for Jason's cousin, Corey. I am sort of perturbed about how the family is handling the situation. Corey is 20 years old and not married. She's due on November 1st and nothing has been said or planned for her shower. On the other hand, when Jason's cousin's wife, Jody,(Corey's sister-in-law) was pregnant all of the aunts got together and planned a shower for her. Anyway, I mentioned something to Corey's mom about when we're going to plan the shower and she had no clue. The Stark family drives me crazy sometimes.
So, I talked to Jody and we're planning the baby shower. I printed all of the invitations, reserved the hall and have a guest list. All we have to do is get Corey registered and figure out the menu, centerpieces, guests' gifts, etc.
Saturday I spent most of the day in Roseville (where I grew up) for a friend's bridal shower. Katie and I have known each other since we were four. We kind of lost touch when I went to college and moved to Temperance, but we're still really good friends nonetheless. I am so happy for her. Chris, her fiance, seems to be a REALLY good guy.
When I got home from the shower, I didn't feel very well so I curled up on the couch with Caicos and slept. Jason went over to a friend's house to drink/play cards/whatever. He said he wasn't going to stay out too late so I didn't feel bad for staying home. When I woke up at 1:39 am he hadn't come home yet. I was sort of concerned so I called his cell. When he answered the phone (after 3 tries) I knew it wasn't going to be pretty. He was at a bar about 20 miles away and he was WASTED. The only thing I asked him was how he was going to get home. His response was, "I'm not drunk, I'm going to drive home." GRRRREEEAAAAT. So, I reminded him that every action has a consequence and that he'll have to figure out how to get home b/c I wasn't picking him up and if he drove home then I'd kill him. He proceeded to call the house to talk and I just let the answering machine answer. He was dropped off at 2:34 am just in time to start puking. He babbled in between flushes and I feel back asleep. At 3:57 am I woke up to check on him and he was passed out on the bedroom floor. Probably a good idea. I gave him a pillow and blanket and left him there. This morning I told him I wasn't mad that he went to the bar, but b/c he was going to drive home drunk. For my entertainment, I replayed his messages and he didn't think it was funny. So, with a hangover, he has to figure out how to get the car home (I told him I wasn't going to go with him), go to a Fantasty Football draft and clean up the mess he made from last night.
So far today has been a pretty relaxing day :)
Friday didn't do too much. Started planning a baby shower for Jason's cousin, Corey. I am sort of perturbed about how the family is handling the situation. Corey is 20 years old and not married. She's due on November 1st and nothing has been said or planned for her shower. On the other hand, when Jason's cousin's wife, Jody,(Corey's sister-in-law) was pregnant all of the aunts got together and planned a shower for her. Anyway, I mentioned something to Corey's mom about when we're going to plan the shower and she had no clue. The Stark family drives me crazy sometimes.
So, I talked to Jody and we're planning the baby shower. I printed all of the invitations, reserved the hall and have a guest list. All we have to do is get Corey registered and figure out the menu, centerpieces, guests' gifts, etc.
Saturday I spent most of the day in Roseville (where I grew up) for a friend's bridal shower. Katie and I have known each other since we were four. We kind of lost touch when I went to college and moved to Temperance, but we're still really good friends nonetheless. I am so happy for her. Chris, her fiance, seems to be a REALLY good guy.
When I got home from the shower, I didn't feel very well so I curled up on the couch with Caicos and slept. Jason went over to a friend's house to drink/play cards/whatever. He said he wasn't going to stay out too late so I didn't feel bad for staying home. When I woke up at 1:39 am he hadn't come home yet. I was sort of concerned so I called his cell. When he answered the phone (after 3 tries) I knew it wasn't going to be pretty. He was at a bar about 20 miles away and he was WASTED. The only thing I asked him was how he was going to get home. His response was, "I'm not drunk, I'm going to drive home." GRRRREEEAAAAT. So, I reminded him that every action has a consequence and that he'll have to figure out how to get home b/c I wasn't picking him up and if he drove home then I'd kill him. He proceeded to call the house to talk and I just let the answering machine answer. He was dropped off at 2:34 am just in time to start puking. He babbled in between flushes and I feel back asleep. At 3:57 am I woke up to check on him and he was passed out on the bedroom floor. Probably a good idea. I gave him a pillow and blanket and left him there. This morning I told him I wasn't mad that he went to the bar, but b/c he was going to drive home drunk. For my entertainment, I replayed his messages and he didn't think it was funny. So, with a hangover, he has to figure out how to get the car home (I told him I wasn't going to go with him), go to a Fantasty Football draft and clean up the mess he made from last night.
So far today has been a pretty relaxing day :)
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
I'm about to freak the F out
Has anyone told my husband that a "super typhoon" is supposed to hit the China coast tonight around midnight (eastern time)??? He didn't mention anything while I spoke to him tonight.....and I didn't find out until about 3 minutes ago.
A "super typhoon" is on the same level as a category 5 hurricane. Right now Typhoon Saomai has sustained winds of 160 mph and gusts up to 195 mph. The eye is projected to hit between Wenzhou and Fuzhou (approximately 400 miles south of Shanghai).
Typhoon Saomai's path
Seriously. And I have no way of getting a hold of him. I think I need a beer.....
A "super typhoon" is on the same level as a category 5 hurricane. Right now Typhoon Saomai has sustained winds of 160 mph and gusts up to 195 mph. The eye is projected to hit between Wenzhou and Fuzhou (approximately 400 miles south of Shanghai).
Typhoon Saomai's path
Seriously. And I have no way of getting a hold of him. I think I need a beer.....
Monday, August 07, 2006
This, That and the Other
Many things to talk about:
2006 Primary - Go out tomorrow and VOTE!!! For those of you who live in MI, I've attached a link to check out who is on the ballot. Be informed and make yourself heard. Candidate information here. Remember - if you don't vote, then you don't have the right to bitch!!
Madonna - Although I really like her early music (80's - early 90's), I am getting really sick of her attempts for attention. Her latest, tasteless and obscene stunt in Rome is vulgar and offensive. Read about it here. Get over it, lady, you're old and you have 2 kids. Focus on raising them rather than raising eyebrows.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?! - Last night's Hall of Fame game between the Raiders and Eagles was the unofficial kickoff for the 2006 - 2007 season. I fell asleep during the 3rd quarter, but I read that the Raiders won. The Lions' season begins on September 10 against the Seahawks. View their schedule.
How 'bout them Tigers? - I've been catching the Tigers on and off this summer. I have to admit, I'm not as big a baseball fan as I am a football fan. However, this weekend's sweep of the Indians was phenomenal (sorry Heather P)!! Woo hoo! Makes me almost wish we were going to Minne to watch the Twins go head-to-head with Detroit. Oh well.
New music - OMG - I just heard SexyBack (Justin Timberlake) on the radio and I CAN NOT WAIT until the album comes out. Watch the video. I feel very DD-like when I listen to that song ;) FutureSex/LoveSounds will be released on September 12.
Talladega Nights - I totally am not a NASCAR fan, but I am a huge Will Ferrell fan. The movie did not disappoint. There were some HILARIOUS moments. I give it a thumbs up.
If you can't take the heat....I've found a "summer" show to get me through until Season 3 of Grey's Anatomy debuts (September 21). Hell's Kitchen is an entertaining reality-type show that puts wannabe culinary gurus through, well, hell. I like the show because of the English chef (Chef Ramsey). He is the most forward, blunt, in-your-face person and I *love* his accent. Ahhhhhh.....I know, I'm pathetic.
I'm glad to be out of my no-preggers-yet, two-funerals-in-10-days, dog-days-of-summer funk. I'm hoping to get a couple of friends to visit before the summer is over.....*cough* ERIKA *cough* HEAD *cough* The invitation is extended to anyone else who is interested in visiting, too!!
2006 Primary - Go out tomorrow and VOTE!!! For those of you who live in MI, I've attached a link to check out who is on the ballot. Be informed and make yourself heard. Candidate information here. Remember - if you don't vote, then you don't have the right to bitch!!
Madonna - Although I really like her early music (80's - early 90's), I am getting really sick of her attempts for attention. Her latest, tasteless and obscene stunt in Rome is vulgar and offensive. Read about it here. Get over it, lady, you're old and you have 2 kids. Focus on raising them rather than raising eyebrows.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?! - Last night's Hall of Fame game between the Raiders and Eagles was the unofficial kickoff for the 2006 - 2007 season. I fell asleep during the 3rd quarter, but I read that the Raiders won. The Lions' season begins on September 10 against the Seahawks. View their schedule.
How 'bout them Tigers? - I've been catching the Tigers on and off this summer. I have to admit, I'm not as big a baseball fan as I am a football fan. However, this weekend's sweep of the Indians was phenomenal (sorry Heather P)!! Woo hoo! Makes me almost wish we were going to Minne to watch the Twins go head-to-head with Detroit. Oh well.
New music - OMG - I just heard SexyBack (Justin Timberlake) on the radio and I CAN NOT WAIT until the album comes out. Watch the video. I feel very DD-like when I listen to that song ;) FutureSex/LoveSounds will be released on September 12.
Talladega Nights - I totally am not a NASCAR fan, but I am a huge Will Ferrell fan. The movie did not disappoint. There were some HILARIOUS moments. I give it a thumbs up.
If you can't take the heat....I've found a "summer" show to get me through until Season 3 of Grey's Anatomy debuts (September 21). Hell's Kitchen is an entertaining reality-type show that puts wannabe culinary gurus through, well, hell. I like the show because of the English chef (Chef Ramsey). He is the most forward, blunt, in-your-face person and I *love* his accent. Ahhhhhh.....I know, I'm pathetic.
I'm glad to be out of my no-preggers-yet, two-funerals-in-10-days, dog-days-of-summer funk. I'm hoping to get a couple of friends to visit before the summer is over.....*cough* ERIKA *cough* HEAD *cough* The invitation is extended to anyone else who is interested in visiting, too!!
Sunday, July 30, 2006
THE BEST WEEK EVER
This week is the most coveted, for TV-viewing that is, each year!! IT'S SHARK WEEK ON THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL!!!! Wooooo Hooooo
I found this re-enactment of JAWS - it is hilarious!!
I love Shark Week :)
I found this re-enactment of JAWS - it is hilarious!!
I love Shark Week :)
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Sad Times/Funny Ending
I've been MIA for a while and with good reason. The past two to three weeks have been crazy.
To start off, we had two family members pass away within 4 days of each other. One has been sick and basically bed-bound for almost 7 years. The other came as a surprise. It seems like we've been attending wakes and funerals for the past week and a half. Needless to say, I haven't really felt like posting anything, e-mailing or calling anyone. I'm just blah. When I get blah, I like to shop for house stuff. I plan on hitting IKEA that just opened up in Canton. Maybe I'll wait until Jason leaves :) See explanation below...
Jason is going up north tomorrow to golf. Poor guy - he needs it too. He just defended his Masters last Friday. That is a huge stress reliever (for the both of us)! He'll be back on Saturday, just in time for another funeral. We're going to miss the Mio softball tournament this year. Oh well, it gives us time to do something to cheer us up. He then leaves for China (next Saturday) for 8 days. At least I have a wedding to go to on the 5th. That will be fun. Plus it'll be the first wedding I go to solo since Kentala's wedding. Wow - and that's how long ago???
On a happier note, I've been thinking about ditching my membership at the gym for one at the YMCA. The Y is $40/month more expensive but it has TWO pools (one for adults and one for children - thank you Jesus), more classes and it opens an hour earlier. I plan on using my free pass this weekend to check it out. YIPPPEEE
This always cheers me up:
To start off, we had two family members pass away within 4 days of each other. One has been sick and basically bed-bound for almost 7 years. The other came as a surprise. It seems like we've been attending wakes and funerals for the past week and a half. Needless to say, I haven't really felt like posting anything, e-mailing or calling anyone. I'm just blah. When I get blah, I like to shop for house stuff. I plan on hitting IKEA that just opened up in Canton. Maybe I'll wait until Jason leaves :) See explanation below...
Jason is going up north tomorrow to golf. Poor guy - he needs it too. He just defended his Masters last Friday. That is a huge stress reliever (for the both of us)! He'll be back on Saturday, just in time for another funeral. We're going to miss the Mio softball tournament this year. Oh well, it gives us time to do something to cheer us up. He then leaves for China (next Saturday) for 8 days. At least I have a wedding to go to on the 5th. That will be fun. Plus it'll be the first wedding I go to solo since Kentala's wedding. Wow - and that's how long ago???
On a happier note, I've been thinking about ditching my membership at the gym for one at the YMCA. The Y is $40/month more expensive but it has TWO pools (one for adults and one for children - thank you Jesus), more classes and it opens an hour earlier. I plan on using my free pass this weekend to check it out. YIPPPEEE
This always cheers me up:
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