So you know what sucks?  I don't need to shop anymore.  I mean I guess technically it's good because for the last 9 months I've been promising you all I wouldn't shop anymore, but at the same time it sucks!!
The reason I have no need to wander the department stores aimlessly anymore is because I don't go to an office.  Ever.  So no one ever sees me in cute clothes.  Ever. 

I didn't realize half the people I was dressing to impress before were work colleagues, but unfortunately it's the sad and bitter truth.  But it hasn't stopped me from buying cute stuff anyway...

On another sucky note, I might have to travel, for work, for the FIRST TIME EVER in about three weeks.  And it wouldn't even be any place exciting.  Wait for it....

Mason, Ohio

  I doubt they even have a Nordstrom or Neiman's there.

So unfortunately, since reading the "Twilight" series, I've begun this love affrair with YA supernatural series, and vampires in general. I used to watch Buffy back in high school, but it was never about the vamps, it was mostly about her wardrobe.
Now I've moved on to other things. Like I said, Twilight started it, but I've also been reading these series:

Night World

The Vampire Diaries (which started off ok, but the third book SUCKED, probably won't read the fourth because I could stand to finish the third)

Mortal Instruments

Not to mention there are many others that I'm sure I'll start to read before this faze of my life ends. Plus, I'm obsessed with "True Blood". It's the only series on TV I'm watching regularly right now. Partly because there's nothing else on, and partly because it's SO DARN GOOD!

Some bad news - Today Isaac announced he doesn't like coconut.  So I'll have to find different cupcakes to make for him 

So lately, (since Brian went down and talked to the parents) the kids have been alot quieter. In fact, (I can't believe I'm about to say this...) they're actually pretty cute! There's a boy who looks like he's about 7, and a girl that looks about 4 or 5. And they're kind of sweet too! I like their manners, they always wave hello to me when they see me.

Speaking of kids, I was thinking of making these cupcakes for my nephews next month...

Aren't they super cute? Maybe I'll give two extras to the little ones downstairs.

Ok, I posted ANOTHER ad on craigslist for a knitting circle. Hopefully I'll get some normal responses this year.

Today I worked from my sister's house. It was pretty cool, but I discovered something important, no matter where I am, I'm unhappy having that laptop practically tethered to me. It's like one of those ankle bracelets people out of prison have to wear. I feel like I'm always on surveillance, and even worse than that, I have to respond to people when they reach out to me! What a bunch of bull!

So I suppose summer is coming to an end. I feel like this summer flew by and I should do something spectacular before it's over. But then I can't think of anything exciting to do. I look back and realize my summer wasn't all bad. Here's a recap:

June
Brian's birthday weekend and a trip to Atlantic City with a great boxing match

July
Fabulous fireworks right from our patio
A family reunion in York, PA including a trip to Hershey Park

August
My birthday!
And another trip to Atlantic City

Actually, that's pretty pathetic. We didn't even go to Boston like we did last summer. Oh well, guess I'll have a chance at another kick a$$ summer next year, beginning with our trip to Ireland!!

TLC vs. Destiny's Child

Maybe it's the age difference, but my husband (for some reason) thinks TLC was a better girl group than Destiny's Child. 
To be honest, I was never a big fan of TLC.  They had a few songs that were catchy:
-Creep
-No Scrubs (come on, it was corny, but you know you would listen to it if it came on the radio)
-Baby, Baby, Baby

But they also had some songs I HATED.  Two in particular:  "Waterfalls" and "Unpretty".
Those songs with a "moral" message.  Come on, puh-lease!  Anyone ever notice that the message of "Unpretty" is to appreciate your natural beauty, but in the video they're all decked out with weaves and nails (see below)

And what's up with the sign language? Is that supposed to be a message to deaf people that they are beautiful and shouldn't worry about not being able to hear the music? And don't even get me started on the early days of Left Eye wearing a condom on her face...

I know she's deceased, but that's just plain nasty, and I'll be the first to say it!

On the other hand, Destiny's Child was the $HIT!!!
Every song, from early days with "No, No, No" to the very end with "Soldier" was a good jam along song.  I can't even name a favorite because they were all so good!  "Independent Women" (The shoes on my feet, I bought it!), "Say My Name", "Emotion".  Heck, I even loved "Bootylicious".  see below:

You gotta love the nod to Stevie Nicks in the beginning with the sampling of "Edge of Seventeen". Genius!!!
The only thing I have a small problem with, are the HIDEOUS Tina Knowles outfits. I mean, some of those getups were truly tragic:

But to be honest, I even look back at the terrible wardrobes with fondness and their inexplicable ability to get away with it. Anyway, hands down,
DESTINY'S CHILD WINS!

So did you hear about that African runner that they're testing to see if she's actually a female?  Guess which one she is below...

Ok, so I definitely think it's a dude.  Here's a better look at her/him. 

First of all, there's no semblance of breasts at all.  None.  And look at her/him compared to the other women above.  They're muscular, but not totally dude-ish like this chick/chico.  Anyway, apparently the test results take a while becaues the test is so complex (don't know why, just administer a simple nut check, but I guess it's not that simple).  Here's hoping it is a a dude, because I feel bad for any woman that looks like that!

I hate the kids that live downstairs.  Their section 8 mother lives with them, and has a different man stopping by once a week (no exaggeration!)  So yes, those kids run free, they look like they all have different fathers, and their mother does absolutely nothing about it.  Sometimes they're gone for like two weeks at a time.  And during that time frame, I rejoice!  But when they get back, they're running up and down the stairs of the condo building, they're bouncing they're damn basketball (and I can hear it through my walls), and they're screaming and running around.  I HATE THEM!  My sister says I need to chill out, because they're kids.  But I truly believe she feels that way because she has kids. 
Plus, the mom sits on the balcony and smokes.  Which means when she's out there, I can't sit out because I HATE CIGARETTE SMOKE.
Ok, I'm done venting, I just had to get it off my chest.

Ok, officially it's not till Saturday, but this treat to myself definitely makes turning 28 a teeny bit easier