TGIF

Every Friday, most people are happy because it's almost the weekend. Me? I'm happy because it's JEANS FRIDAY!!!!

Denim puts a pep in my step!

How bout them Bucks?!

I love my Dukies - I'm not sure why, but I do. But last night, it was great to see them lose. The Big Ten FINALLY won an ACC/Big Ten Challenge which makes me think that MAYBE whomever came up with this "challenge" idea isn't as big of an idiot as I thought he was. I mean seriously, what kind of a challenge is it when the same damn conference wins everytime? The atmosphere was great last night (comparable only to other Ohio State games, of course. What? I'm sorry but it's no Cameron Indoor). The real purpose of this rant is to share an article about Ohio State superman, Evan Turner. It's well written and it's certainly nice to hear about good people, especially when those people are athletes, even more so when that athlete is a Buckeye. Go Bucks!

First off, let me say that the Bruegger's on Lane Avenue is now open!!! For you non-Columbus folk, I take Lane to work every morning so this could not be a better location. Anywhoodle, the bottomless mug is back. I've attached the article but basically you pay a base price for the mug (seen below) and are able to refill the mug AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT throughout the whole entire year. This includes tea, coffee, and soda. Can you believe it!!!? So, if you are thinking about a Hump Day gift for me, look no further.

(and no, I do not have stock in Bruegger's) Piece out!

Smart Car...

Stupid Driver

(if you have problems parking this sucker inside the lines, boy is a Honda Civic going to be tough!)

Heaven

I'm not really quite sure what I believe in - that's not appropriate for a blog.  But what I do believe is if there is a heaven, it looks like Athens, Ohio.  I doubt they'll be playing Bobcat football in heaven - that might get a little depressing.  But yesterday it was perfect.  Bobcats beat Temple to clinch the MAC East and had the winningest season since 1963.  And tickets were only $5!!!!  I can't say it enough, I freakin' love that place!  Piece out!

 

The Best

There are a few things in this world anymore that truly make you happy.  The things that made you happy when you were five and can still make you smile inside and out today.  I got the opportunity to go to the Ohio State/Michigan game last weekend and it was the first time I couldn't wait for something in a really long time.  I could barely keep my skin on Friday afternoon because I just wanted to jump out of it with excitement.  Saturday morning I woke up at 6am and couldn't wipe the smile off my face.  I was happy.  

And the game did not disappoint!  Ohio State won for the 6th time in a row, we successfully completed the O-H-I-O cheer in the Big House, and my dad got redemption from the game in 1969.  Some say football is just a game but last Saturday, it was a little more than that.  Piece out!   

                                             

Jam Sesh

So I added a nifty little gadget on my page which you may have noticed if you have speakers!  Anywho, my page is a work in progress (Carrie, I need your help!) but for now, enjoy the new Jam of the Day by The Script called "Breakeven".  It's pretty incredible.  

Piece Out!

Media Player!!!

So I've been feeling a little uninspired lately, hence my naked String Bean.  But I figured out how to include a media player (which was quite a feat, let me tell you).  So enjoy my song of the day!

Get Your Own Player!

Piece out.

O-H....

I'm here!!!!!!  I am officially a buckeye again and it couldn't feel....more surreal.  Except for the drop ins from my girls and dinner plans with my brother and lamp shopping with my mom, I feel like it's just another move to a foreign place.  I'm on the opposite side of my childhood home and I really haven't ventured out to these parts in the 22 years that I lived here.  But my heart is full so I know I'm home.  And may I add that Columbus is a pretty cool city!?  5th Avenue has everything you could possibly need including a couple nice bars with great beer specials.  Hell, I'm used to being excited about a well stocked gas station near by.  So maybe my opinion is a little skewed.  But still, I get to pass this everyday on my way to work... 

picture  thanks to www.buckeyesgameday.com

Sigh.  Life is good.  Piece out!

Durham

So I'm off to buckeye country next week!  I'm really excited to finally be near my family and have more than one girlfriend to go out with on a regular basis.  But packing and prepping for the move has definitely got me thinking about some of the things I will miss most about Durham.  In no particular order, here they are:

          

               

1.  Michael Tomko.  He's a saint.  And my best friend.  And the most genuine person I know.  He drives me insane sometimes but I'm a tough person to get along with and I think I've finally realized this.  He puts up with me and for that, I will forever be grateful.  

 

2.  Various Eateries.  In all seriousness, one of the reasons I moved to Durham was the Mexican Shrimp Martini at Rockfish.  It's pretty much to die for.  Bruegger's used to be one of my favorite places to go for lunch in high school but they started shutting down all throughout Ohio.  Shortly after I moved here I noticed a plethora scattered around town.  If I'm ever having a bad day, there is a german restaurant off of 15/501 that has delish food, a great atmosphere, and an even better cream puff.  

 

3.  My gynecologist.  That might be too much for you to handle but the fact of the matter is, it's hard to find a good gynecologist.  I only went once but I felt comfortable putting my girl parts in her hands...literally.  That's hard to come by. (I'll spare you the picture)

4.  Duke basketball.  I'll admit it, I hated Duke until I got the job here.  Even after the first basketball game I was a little skeptical.  But Duke basketball is one of the greatest atmospheres in sports.  Period.  Not only that but it provided me with some pretty amazing opportunities like riding in a plane/elevator with Coach K and the team, visiting MSG, and watching UNC/Duke at both venues.