Northern Invasion...

I took this last year at Cocoa Beach...a practically empty beach-just the way I love it!

It's about to happen...just a few more days and I will be greeting my family in my new home. Can you believe I've been a Florida resident for close to 7 months? I can't! So yes, the vacation begins this weekend and I'm really in need of it. Mostly I need my "Peggy fix." I haven't seen her since February, and a lot has happened. I just miss that kid!

The best part of the vacation, besides being reunited with the fam...is that I'm actually going to relax. Crazy...I know! Usually our vacations are crowded and hectic. We've all made a pledge that we're going to take it easy. The place we are staying in the first week even has it's own pool and hot tub. Add some beer to the equation and there will be zero need to leave! We'll be preparing our own meals, and just enjoying some peace and quiet. What? You've been around my family and know there is no such thing as "P & Q?" Yeah, but that's what makes us special! The only missing link will be Brother Bob as he's off in Michigan working. Boo.

I've also made a pledge...wait for it...I'm going to keep a photo journal. I know...it's just crazy enough to work. But it means I'll have to actually work for it. It's OK...I found a bunch of my rechargeable camera batteries on clearance...so I've stocked up! In no way will it be professional-just for fun:) I'm not that great a photographer...but I'm excited to get to the beach for some shots!! No worries...there will be no pictures of people I don't know...unless they're sporting permed mullets and speedos. And it truth that will just be to warn you all that combined or separate...big no no.

So it's been awhile...here's a brief "fun-down" of some goings on...because I know you all are anticipating my BS with bated breath!

-Last weekend I traveled to Boynton Beach, FL to see Allison and Eva, and Allison's parents Marcia and Dan! It was my first road trip since moving down here and it was a blast! We laughed and gossiped and went swimming in the pool. Eva is a marvel and has the sweetest personality! I'm already looking forward to a reunion in September...and Drew will be there this time too!

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-I did see "Sex and The City" and in truth, not all that impressed. I legitimately watch SATC every night on TBS. I acknowledge, that might have been my issue. I've been watching the PG versions. But after I saw the movie I brought out the DVD's and yeah...still not completely digging the movie version. I did my best to avoid teasers and such...but too much of the plot line was already revealed. The ending was predictable. The overall voice of the film was not that of the television show. It just didn't make a lot of sense to me. I'll try it again when it comes out on DVD...but for now...I'll stick with my nightly marathons of the real thing.


-I bought a Wii. I know! I'm 33 and playing video games...but I like them so bite me! I have to hook it up to the Internet so I can play my other friends (who I assure you are adults and over the age of 16!!) online. I've purchased two games so far, Wii Play and Boogie. Boogie is hilarious. Aliens, karaoke and dancing...how can one go wrong? I love baseball...though I might have to graduate to one that allows you to pitch a little less perfectly. I think it's more to get used to the "wii-mote" but this girl takes her ball seriously. Ok...this girl takes her "virtual video game ball" seriously.

-My new favorite beer is Yuengling. Many friends told me of this lovely lager over the years, but as it's only dispensed in PA and here in FL...well...I didn't have access to it before. Now I do...and it makes me happy to be a Floridian! If you're ever in the way of trying it...I highly recommend you do. It might make you want to vacation here more, and if that's the case...remember I have the extra room:)

There's more I could bore you with...but I won't. Work has been busy...I make mad apologies again for not keeping up with the blog! I'm a jerk. Again!

Happy 1st Anniversary to Nancy and Stephen!!

Today in Aggravation...

Let me just rant for a second. Thank you.

When I go to the movies, one of the best parts is seeing the previews...at least to me anyway. It still kind of is. However, in recent years the trend has been that the "preview" turns into a mini version of the movie. It's ridiculous. Why bother paying to see a movie in the theater if you've already seen in in the previews? With the price of gas and popcorn it's just not worth it.

Case in point...I've been doing everything possible to steer clear of previews and spoilers for Sex and the City, to be released at the end of the month. Now, a few years ago when I didn't have HBO, I managed to avoid how the SERIES ended by waiting a few months for the DVD's to be released. It took me less than two days to watch them, and I loved it. Now fast forward to the past two months and it's a whole new world when it comes to the movie spoilers. I already know two key plot points (and don't worry...I won't share them here)...because I saw one effing preview. COME ON!! I haven't watched Entertainment Tonight in weeks, forget People Magazine...it's just insane. In fact, a few weeks ago I went to see Leatherheads with George Clooney and my precious John Krasinski. Leatherheads which tanked...and you know why...because legitimately ALL of the funny parts were in the previews and the ads on tv. It was a pretty decent movie...but everyone had seen it before and were not about to be tricked into paying another 10 bucks to see it in it's entirety. Yeah, I got tricked...but for George and John...I'd do it again!

It's just annoying. It's just about the only movie I'm looking forward to seeing this summer...which is VERY odd behavior for me. Alright...I'll stop being a crybaby now...and seriously...if you try and add spoilers in the comments you will be banned and end up on "the list." You don't want that...