Everyone has had them at one point.  Mine is someone I met just not to long ago.  He's bitchy and mean at times (making off hand remarks about my outfits), but then really sweet at others (got me a BEAUTIFUL wedding gift and bridal shower gift). 

My husband has one.  He can't stand they guy because he's demanding and rude at times.  But keeps in touch with him out of loyalty.  My other friends has a frenemy but didn't realize how much of a frenemy she was until she became a complete bridezilla.  Now she plans on breaking up with her at the end of May.  Even Gwenyth Paltrow recently opened up about a frenemy she had in the past.  I was sad to learn that speculation believes it was Winona Rider because I really liked her for awhile. 

The worst part is you don't even know that they are a frenemy because these people are SO good at pretending to care about you!  But in reality, they are just jealous.  It's sad to think about how much time and effort is spent on these people, only to find out that they could care less about what happens to you. 

What's the worst thing a frenemy has done to you?  For me, it was last year when I was really working hard to lose weight.  And I was talking to my frenemy (who was also on a weight loss journey), and I admitted that I didn't feel like working out that particular day, even though I needed to.  And my frenemy said "You better get to the gym, you don't want to look like a hot tranny mess on your wedding day."  And I said to myself WTF?  Who says that?!?  Too bad this  particular person thinks they're hot $hit, but actually looks like Forest Whitaker in "The Last King of Scotland" on a GOOD day!  So whatever, I put it out of my mind, and now mostly communicate with my frenemy via facebook. 

Brian and I got a wedding invitation in the mail.  I was excited because I NEVER get to go to wedding.  All of Brian's friends are married, and none of mine are (except one).  So I hardly ever get to go.  Unlike most people, I was very excited about getting the invite.

Before I got married, I knew nothing of wedding etiquette.  I mean, seriously nothing.  But after I got engaged, and started planning my wedding, I began reading up on the correct way to handle certain situations.  It was amazing to me how many people did not follow proper protocol.  I figured they were just ignorant and didn't know any better.  Since wedding season is approaching, I figure I would provide my list of do and don'ts for wedding etiquette:

- Do RSVP on time for anything you are invited to (not just weddings, but all parties and events in general)

- Do give the bride and groom a gift you are invited to the shower and wedding, even if you can't make it.  Otherwise, you'll look cheap

- Don't bring anyone to the wedding that wasn't invited. 

- If you're in the wedding party, don't even THINK about complaining about what you have to wear.  The bride and groom chose it, deal with it.

- Don't call the bride/groom and ask if you can bring a date if they didn't tell you that you could.

- Don't try to hog the bride and groom at the reception, they have a lot of people they have to talk to that day.

- Don't try to get them something that's NOT on their registry.  They are not supposed to include where they are registered with the invitations, so you'll have to call them and ask, but once they tell you, GET THEM SOMETHING OFF THE REGISTRY (or a gift certificate).  I know you think those monogrammed matching robes are much more creative than the toaster oven they registered for, but that's not what they want.

- Don't bring children if children aren't invited.

- Do be a gracious guest and let them couple know how happy you are for them at the reception.

- Don't leave before the cake is cut.

I've had three blog posts published on xanga in various features.  The first, and probably the most infamous was regarding breaking up with friends.  The second was about taking pictures, and the third and most recent, was the post below published on lovelyish.

In two out of three of these posts, I've had people leave comments regarding my opinion given in these posts, and although alot of people completely agree with me, alot of people get really pissed off!  I mean, I've had girls call me all kinds of names: 
- snobby bitch
- ultimate bitch
- horrible person
- selfish
- uncaring
- etc

My point being, am I really that bad?   I know that sometimes I can get in bad moods, and that sometimes I can be brutally honest, but it's never to hurt people.  In fact, I always thought it was a good thing that I shared my opinion with others.  I always just tell myself those who can't handle it are too sensitive.  But now I'm starting to wonder....

So a few days ago, I mentioned how I am starting to like Alyssa Milano.  Let me go back and explain how this usually works.  My mother, my sister, and I all have this habit of becoming obsessed with people or things, and then suddenly being over them as quickly as the obsession started.  Here's a list of things I've become obsessed with lately:

- Lean Cuisine French Bread pizzas (pepperoni or supreme)

- Jillian Michaels

- the color yellow

- summer dresses

- Roxy shoes

- visiting Ireland

- 4 mile walks with my husband

Here are some things I have recently "gotten over":

- Jennifer Love

- the color green

- french pedicures

- backsplash

- utilitarian bags

- Whatever, Martha!

Those shorts are dangerously low!!!

Have you ever had a job you really really enjoyed?  I don't think I ever had.  I mean, I have had jobs I didn't mind so much.  Those were mostly anything where my manager was really laid back and didn't get on my case about small stuff.  I'm a pretty good worker.  In the fact that if you leave me alone, I'll always get everything done that I'm supposed to.  But I can't stand micro-managers.  I never work well with them.
But thinking back to my early jobs, mostly in retail, I'm actually amazed at some of the stuff I've done...

Marshall's - This was my first job.  And of course, I hated it.  I had a manager who was kind of a pervert and used to stare at all of the girls who worked there (we were all 16 and he was like 35 and looked like he belonged on the set of Miami Vice).  But I did like my co-workers.  I met some really interesting people there

Brooks Brothers - This was the most boring job ever.  I literally stood in the woman's section for hours folding blouses and smiling.  It was terrible!

The Limited - I remember I was approached about this job while I was shopping there.  The district manager came up to me and said I was exactly the type of girl who should be working at that store.  So I was hired like a week later.  I loved the discount, but the commute was terrible (about 30 minutes one way).  Plus, I always spent my entire paycheck back into the store because you had to wear Limited clothing while you worked.   God thing I actually had a semi-real job at the same time working in an oncology office.

Victoria's Secret - I think this job will go down in infamy as the shortest job I ever had.  I think I worked there for three days, and I only actually showed up one day.  I got in trouble because I was supposedly "on call" on my second day, (which they never explained to me what that meant).  So I sat around my dorm room for five hours and never got a call.  Then when I called the next day to find out when I was scheduled to work, they told me I never called for my "on call" duty.  And I said, "ummm, no.  You guys never called me to come in" and they said, "That's not what 'on call' means.  You call us to see if we need you."  And I was like "on what planet?!?"  So then I had my friend (who I could never get rid of) call pretending to be me and she quit for me over the phone.  Pretty pathetic, huh?  Oh well, I hated that job and the store manager looked like a bizzaro Reba McEntire.

Anyway, that's the worst retail I've ever worked.  Anyone else ever had a crappy job in retail or at a restaurant?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TINELLE!!!!

I used to Love Jennifer Love.  I thought she was cute, funny, and down to earth.  But lately.... not really feeling her so much anymore.
It all started with the whole bikini "size 2" thing.  I Loved that she was embracing her body, and was fine with the way she looked, and defended her body to the big bad press.  I mean, I'm not exactly sure if I believed that she was a size 2 (seriously, a TWO?!), but I Loved her for it anyway.
Then, I was a little disappointed when she showed up on the cover of People magazine a few months later showing off her slimmer physique.  It's not that I'm sad she lost weight, I'm sad that she was so defensive in the media about her body, but then immediately turned around and lost the weight.  I mean, we're all insecure, but that was borderline hypocritical. 
But I still was a fan.  I love her show.  She wears the cutest outfits, and it has an interesting plot.  I even liked her Proactive commercials. So I decided to ignore the slightly sickening feeling that was starting to build up in the pit of my stomach. 
THEN, she and her fiance (who was not that cute, but oh well) broke up.  I was a little miffed because she's always declaring her love for this man, and had even already bought her wedding gown!  But if she wasn't happy, then I thought it was probably for the best.  But then not three months later, I found this article, and nearly fainted.  Jamie Kennedy!?!  EWWW!  He used to be OKAY, but now he looks like a coke head.  Plus, she obviously wasn't THAT in love with her man to move on to this loser.
So I am officially out of Love with Love   Sad to say.  But don't worry about me.  I've actually moved on.  Alyssa Milano is my new favorite "B" actress.  She has a new book out, and I watch Charmed everyday on TNT.  And just yesterday, I saw her Proactive commercial  Jennifer Love who?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLISON!

I put your card in the mail last night.  I know, I'm a lazy bitch.  But you'll get it soon enough.

I will write more later today.... or maybe not.

The more I started thinking about the child makeover service from yesterday, the more I started to like the idea. I mean, some kids just need help.  Usually it's the parent's fault because the parents don't care enough to make the kid look cute all of the time.  If I did start the business, here's the premise:

- these makeovers are strictly related to looks, personality makeovers are not my thing
- the children would be taught manners and proper behavior for certain situations (e.g. table manners are a must!)
- the cost of clothing needed is extra, as well as hair and other grooming

So basically, the kids would come in a sorry mess, I would spend two weeks with them, ever week day, and afterward, they would be as good as new.  It would be restricted to ages 4-10.  The younger the kid, the more money because I would have to work harder to get them to care about the makeover.  So the ideal candidates would be tomboys who needs to be glammed up.  There's nothing I hate more than seeing little tomboys.  It almost makes me want to cry.  But I would fix them right up!

I really really wanted to post a fake blog entry that would be a GREAT April Fool's Day joke.  But I just couldn't think of anything.  Here were my top choices:

1.  I'm pregnant - I chickened out because I didn't want to jinx myself if I ever did decided to have children.

2.  Bri got a joke in Vegas and we would be moving there next week - Didn't seem like anyone would care except my immediate family and 1 friend (you know who you are)

3.  I won the lottery - too obvious

4.  My blog was picked by the Washington Post as a feature for their website because it's so poignant and thought provoking - sooooo not believable!!

5.  I got fired and would be starting a child makeover service - funny, but again obviously not true and hits too close to home!

So anyway, even though I couldn't think of anything great, I did check my normal sites, and found some pranks that the big guys managed to play.  At least, I THINK they're pranks...

Google
Daniweb
The Guardian

So obviously these people are much more creative than I am.  Anyone get any pranks pulled on them today?

It has been raining so much lately!  I guess that's the sign of spring.  But honestly, I find it a little depressing.  I don't mind a little rain, but honestly, in the last two weeks, it's probably rained like 7 or 8 days.  That's alot!  Anyway, I just have to think about how nice it will be in about a month. 
I've got busy plans for the next week fews...
- Bri and I are going to dinner with friends next weekend
- I'm doing brunch with my mom and sister on Sunday
- On Easter, my mother is having an Easter brunch, and we'll be having an Easter Egg hunt for my nephews
- I've got plans to hang out with old friends from high school the last weekend of April

Crazy huh?  Usually I just sit at home with Bri and complain that we are losers and never have anything going on.  But look  at me now!  I just hope the rain holds off enough for me to enjoy it!