In no particular order.
1. Went and watched Drew play in his basketball tournament. I love seeing the future of the West Boyd Spartans and I must say that future is looking good. They of course got first place :)
2. I ate Subway with my mom. I love getting to have lunch with my mom, and I also love Subway. Combine the two and I am in heaven.
3. I went on a bike ride with Paige. Not a vroom vroom bike, but a pedal bike. If I had a vroom vroom bike I would definitely not be back yet and blogging. We rode around town, hung out and got some fresh air. It felt so great to be out and enjoying the beautiful weather.
4. I broke a nail. Damn.
5. I watched the UNC vs. Kansas game. I am totally pumped that Kansas won and I am predicting that they will win the entire tournament.
6. My wonderful friend Jessica Schwager texted me and told me to "Watch The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. Now." Well, she sent me that text last night but I finally got around to it today and I must say I had to watch it a few times. The first time I was stunned into silence, the second time it made me want to crawl into the fetal position and cry. And the third time I was pretty sure I saw an ex-boyfriend.... just kidding! :) Kinda....
7. I have panicked 7 times at the thought that I am going to go to my first day at Barbie's Boot Camp tomorrow. Eeek! I will let you all know how that goes. But if you don't hear from me in the next week, she killed me. No one let Moose go and live with my sister, she is on the verge of being a cat hoarder.
9. My dad got a boat. Well I guess it could be called a boat along with a few other names I am sure. It is shifty and definitely not sea worthy, but I suppose when the land in Inman floods it will be fun to have around and also get us around the bayou. I took a little spin in that bad boy today. Well, not so much a spin as there is no motor, but I did sit in it, had dad tie a rope to me and push me out while he held on so I didnt float away. I was sure drowning was in my future. Aside from the leaks and being sure that the Anti-Christ is living in the bottom of that black murky water it was fun. I think I might try to do some fishing in that vessel this summer. I just need an oar and a can of liquid rubber.
8. I am now settling in for the night to watch 60 Minutes and the Amazing Race. Sunday nights are the only night of the week I get to act like a 90 yeard old woman and go to bed by 8:30.
Good Night Ya'll!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
The Red Velvet Cake War
Every year, the O'Neill Friends of the Library hold a fundraiser. They get a group of volunteers to put on a play and they do a dinner theater and a matinee. And this year, yours truly is participating.
One night I got a call from Mary Miller who said that she heard I was a thespian. Ha! Drama Queen, yes. Thespian, not so much. But she thought I would be perfect for the part and she had me sold on it when she said that I got to fight her on stage.
It was a little scary saying yes, as I haven't acted since high school, and even then I don't think that I knew what I was doing by any means, I just got up there and said some lines. But this time it is different. I am totally feeling this part and I cant wait to portray her on stage.
I will be playing the part of Bitsy, a southern firecracker who is after a man whose wife has only been dead a week. I am blingy, loud, man hungry.... ok, I am basically playing me but with a little southern drawl. :)
Our play is called "The Red Velvet Cake War" It is the story of three cousins and the shenanigans that they get themselves into while trying to host a family reunion. This is a laugh out loud hysterical play!! It is so hard to keep a straight face in practice. Needless to say, you should probably use the restroom before sitting down to watch our play.
I think what also makes it so great is that I am working with the best cast and crew that a girl could ask for. They are supportive, funny, organized, and I feel like we are turning into a small family. I seriously couldn't be working with a greater group of people.
So mark off April 28th on your calendars and stop by and support the library and us hard working volunteers. I promise it will be well worth your time.
Oh, and I am still needing a fan club president if anyone would like to volunteer :)
One night I got a call from Mary Miller who said that she heard I was a thespian. Ha! Drama Queen, yes. Thespian, not so much. But she thought I would be perfect for the part and she had me sold on it when she said that I got to fight her on stage.
It was a little scary saying yes, as I haven't acted since high school, and even then I don't think that I knew what I was doing by any means, I just got up there and said some lines. But this time it is different. I am totally feeling this part and I cant wait to portray her on stage.
I will be playing the part of Bitsy, a southern firecracker who is after a man whose wife has only been dead a week. I am blingy, loud, man hungry.... ok, I am basically playing me but with a little southern drawl. :)
Our play is called "The Red Velvet Cake War" It is the story of three cousins and the shenanigans that they get themselves into while trying to host a family reunion. This is a laugh out loud hysterical play!! It is so hard to keep a straight face in practice. Needless to say, you should probably use the restroom before sitting down to watch our play.
I think what also makes it so great is that I am working with the best cast and crew that a girl could ask for. They are supportive, funny, organized, and I feel like we are turning into a small family. I seriously couldn't be working with a greater group of people.
So mark off April 28th on your calendars and stop by and support the library and us hard working volunteers. I promise it will be well worth your time.
Oh, and I am still needing a fan club president if anyone would like to volunteer :)
Friday, March 2, 2012
1999
The other day Quinn and I were talking about a girl that she went to high school with. I of course couldn't place this person so I went to my dependable resort when faced with these circumstances, my high school year books.
I went straight for the 1999 year book. I was in 7th grade and it was my first year book.
Right away I went to the class pictures so that I could figure out who this girl was that I couldn't quite place. The next thing I know I am blasted into the past where bangs ruled the universe and Adidas shirts were cool.
There is a certain someone who has a big pink heart around their picture. I immediately remember that feeling of my first big junior high crush. All I can say is thank god for unanswered prayers :)
As I am getting lost in memories and wondering where some people are and what they are doing with their lives, I suddenly remember that people signed my yearbook! Oh this is where things get interesting. Here are a few of my favorites. (I am choosing to exclude last names to save people from the embarrassment of things they may have written in junior high)
"Quana, you're a little weird, but a swell friend. P.S. What is your home planet? Haha. Just joking" - Matthew. I firmly believe that this guy will run for president some day. And yes, I will be voting for him... even though he called me weird.
"Quana. Damn you're hot" - Trenton. God love that man.
"Quana, you're an awesome friend! Never change. (Fight for Froggy Rights!) - Amy. I wish I could remember the inside joke to this, dang it.
"Stooper Head" - Dani. She was my best friend and I miss her.
And of course there is the typical "I signed your crack" and "04 Rulz". I wish I could share then all because they are all funny and sentimental to me. My favorites are the ones from my great girlfriends that I had, and of course anyone that said I was pretty :)
Oh and my high school boyfriend deserves a Pulitzer for what he wrote in my year books. I am pretty sure if we had gotten married we could have just taken the wedding vows straight from our yearbooks... oh wait... I think I told him what to write :)
I highly recommend preparing your self mentally if you choose to open up your yearbooks and take a trip down memory lane. With the good always comes the bad. The fights, the break ups, realizing who you lost touch with, and of course seeing the faces of those that are not with us anymore.
Oh I just found one more that I love.
"Quana, you have been a great friend for this long trip that we have taken together. I can always talk to you and you're able to make my day complete. We've had so many good memories even though we always tend to argue with each other. Whenever we are in Kamerzell's courtroom I will always kick your butt. Have fun this year and stay out of trouble and do all of the activities that I do. PS never change who you are for someone else and never forget me." - Jay. He was always one that was wise beyond his years, that is pretty darn good for a 15 year old.
To the class of 2004, I hope that you have all accomplished what you wanted to. I hope you are all happy and healthy. And I hope I didn't make you paranoid wondering what you may have wrote in someone's yearbook when you were 15 :)
I went straight for the 1999 year book. I was in 7th grade and it was my first year book.
Right away I went to the class pictures so that I could figure out who this girl was that I couldn't quite place. The next thing I know I am blasted into the past where bangs ruled the universe and Adidas shirts were cool.
There is a certain someone who has a big pink heart around their picture. I immediately remember that feeling of my first big junior high crush. All I can say is thank god for unanswered prayers :)
As I am getting lost in memories and wondering where some people are and what they are doing with their lives, I suddenly remember that people signed my yearbook! Oh this is where things get interesting. Here are a few of my favorites. (I am choosing to exclude last names to save people from the embarrassment of things they may have written in junior high)
"Quana, you're a little weird, but a swell friend. P.S. What is your home planet? Haha. Just joking" - Matthew. I firmly believe that this guy will run for president some day. And yes, I will be voting for him... even though he called me weird.
"Quana. Damn you're hot" - Trenton. God love that man.
"Quana, you're an awesome friend! Never change. (Fight for Froggy Rights!) - Amy. I wish I could remember the inside joke to this, dang it.
"Stooper Head" - Dani. She was my best friend and I miss her.
And of course there is the typical "I signed your crack" and "04 Rulz". I wish I could share then all because they are all funny and sentimental to me. My favorites are the ones from my great girlfriends that I had, and of course anyone that said I was pretty :)
Oh and my high school boyfriend deserves a Pulitzer for what he wrote in my year books. I am pretty sure if we had gotten married we could have just taken the wedding vows straight from our yearbooks... oh wait... I think I told him what to write :)
I highly recommend preparing your self mentally if you choose to open up your yearbooks and take a trip down memory lane. With the good always comes the bad. The fights, the break ups, realizing who you lost touch with, and of course seeing the faces of those that are not with us anymore.
Oh I just found one more that I love.
"Quana, you have been a great friend for this long trip that we have taken together. I can always talk to you and you're able to make my day complete. We've had so many good memories even though we always tend to argue with each other. Whenever we are in Kamerzell's courtroom I will always kick your butt. Have fun this year and stay out of trouble and do all of the activities that I do. PS never change who you are for someone else and never forget me." - Jay. He was always one that was wise beyond his years, that is pretty darn good for a 15 year old.
To the class of 2004, I hope that you have all accomplished what you wanted to. I hope you are all happy and healthy. And I hope I didn't make you paranoid wondering what you may have wrote in someone's yearbook when you were 15 :)
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