Call it what you want (I still call it love)

My sis and I just scored pit tickets for New Kids concert # 7. This one's in Vegas. We've officially lost it. However, I have to say for the record, we are not half as bad as some of the nutty women we've met at recent shows (excluding you, Jasmin!). We spoke with one 'older' chick who has paid for 5 Star Access to numerous NKOTB events ($500+) and booked a Penthouse Suite for their summer cruise. I may love 'em but not enough to ruin my credit. Haha.

They were such an integral and amazing part of my childhood and it's been incredible re-living the memories and creating new ones. They seriously just suck you in and you never want it to end.

"I was hit by a recurring thought as I looked into the eyes of a girl
in the front row. How will I ever explain to each of you what it means
to be able to do what I do for such an audience? It’s such a blessing.
It pushes me to do more. To want more. To be all the things I think I
can be. And I thought of how I ‘get off’ on meeting people that to me
really ‘get it.’ There is a diverse group of people that we attract
and it mirrors the diversity of this group. And when you find those
moments with people when you are on the same page- whether its a look or a comment or a joke or a story- and you really connect… Well, it’s like sex to me. It’s that good. And it turns me on and it makes me want more." - Joe McIntyre

Doing Something Right.

I'm absolutely thrilled with all the compliments Paul and I have been receiving lately when it comes to our relationship/marriage. I knew we were doing something right all along but it's just amazing when you hear it, un-prompted from the people around you.

We both lead super busy schedules and we can go several nights without sharing a bed; he's got late night rehearsals and I tend to crash at my parent's house on those nights since my job is much closer to their house than my apartment.

When we do come together, our conversations are lively and our time together is very special. We have many years ahead of us to lead the settled-down-life (namely when we have kidlets). For now, I don't mind that we can easily and healthily live separate as well as together lives without weirdness and jealousy. If you trust your spouse, there's no room for suspicion and clingy-ness. Life is seriously too short for that bull$hit.

Love your life and don't forget what's important!!!! xo.



This is my hippy installment # 2 :)

Joy.

Over the last two days, I've been hearing/discussing a lot about acknowledging and appreciating the blessings in life. It's such an important practice.

Friends - please remember to do this.

Life becomes difficult, sometimes petty and often hectic.
But so many of us are given the gift of cruising through life in a mostly content space -- sometimes crappy, sometimes incredible. But mostly content.

Tiny moments can fill our hearts with joy and even make the bad things a little lighter.

I know I'm an eternal optimist and I know have it a lot easier than some people.
I know it's easier said than done.

But just take 60 seconds to run a list of people and things in your life that make you smile.
You won't regret it. :-)

Easter weekend.

The weekend sped by completely too fast.

On Friday, the hubby & I went to a late night showing of Adventureland. It was pretty darn mediocre but the movie was free and the new theater in my parent's town is really neat... except for the ODD wall decor:

Hmmm.

On Saturday, we headed over to The Rainbow Bar & Grill to hang out with our friend Tenn for her birthday. Great people and good times! I keep forgetting how amazing their pizza is; we had mushroom and olive. Mmmm mmm!

On Sunday, Mom, Dad, sis, hubby and I had an awesome Easter brunch at the Hilton at Universal. Oh my buffet! We were there for almost three hours enjoying the feast and each other's company before Mom had to go to work and hubs and I returned home to watch baseball and pass out. Go Dodgers!

04.07.09

Life's been hectic. What's new?

Last Friday, S and I had a girl night (including her hubs). We chowed on Thai food, engaged in poignant conversations and browsed through photos we took of our adventures circa 2004-2005.

Life was exciting and dangerous and ever-changing back then.
Now, it's still exciting and changing but different.
We're wives and husbands. We're full time career people. We're aging gracefully.
Yet it's the same.
We're spending nights in Hollywood. Nights in town with drinks and silly videos. We're throwing parties and pissing off the neighbors.

So much has changed but so much hasn't.
We're grasping life and love a bit more and day by day.
--Treat with love and respect; receive love and respect

Don't forget to laugh, dream, stumble and soak in every blessed second.

And remember:

Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love. (Rumi)

The weekend.

Friday -- The hubby and I went to see "I Love You, Man". Hilarious. Jason Segal is absolutely adorable. The director must be a huge Rush fan 'cause they were referenced and featured all over that movie.

Saturday -- Teens took my sis and I to an Intro to Poll Dancing class. It was fun but I don't think I'd return until I get into much better shape. It's two days later and I'm still ridiculously sore. Good workout, though. Sis and I came home from the class and scrambled to get ready so we could head out to Paladino's (valley biker bar) with the hubby and J to catch a Cheap Trick tribute band. Not so good. They had a female singer who had a decent voice but the band itself was just boring as hell.

The other cover bands were pretty shitty too. Had drinks and laughs (thanks Joel!) and left the place around 1:30am (not before taking an awesome spill in front of the bar 'cause I could barely balance on the platform strappy shoes I decided to sport that evening. Good job, Britty!). Headed over to Sunset Blvd. and had my piercer pull out my lip ring. INSTANT relief. He thinks I was allergic.

Sunday -- Felt like crap. Possibly a reaction to the removal? The ridiculous wind? My body reacting to a two hour work out? Whatever it was, I kept it mellow, passed out and even missed Joel's Xanadu party 'cause I was just totally incapacitated. Good times.

And now for a mindless survey...

Hi, my name is:
Britty

Never in my life have I been to:
Abercrombie & Fitch. Pretty gross.

I love to:
stay in nice hotel rooms.

I hate it when:
my cravings get the best of me.

If you're gonna talk smack about me:
I'd rather not know. So you better be smart about it.

The one person who can drive me nuts is:
my man. Hehe.

When I'm nervous:
I rarely show it.

The last song I listened to was:
my husband singing "How Deep Is Your Love" by The Beegees. Heh.

If you were to get married today, your maid of Honor/Best Man would be:
Sharon Robinson & Rick Niedzwiecki.

My hair is:
soft, a bit wavy and in need of some pink.

When I was 5:
I had a head of massive curly hair.

Last Christmas:
we didn't get a chance to visit Cleveland and I missed the snow, family and friends a lot.

I should be:
in bed and passed out but work is too crazy right now.

The happiest recent event was:
our wedding, our honeymoon and lots of little fun moments since then.

My current annoyance is:
feeling like crap & ridiculously sore muscles from last Saturday's 2 hour workout.

I have a hard time understanding:
how you pole dancin' ladies hang upside down by your ankles. Pure insanity!

There's this guy that I know:
who has a bit of superiority complex. Get over yourself.

The thing I want to buy is:
a new bed. Squatting on the floor is fun for a while but I'm kinda over it.

If you visited the place I'm from:
you'd notice a thousand oaks.

Most recent thing I've bought myself:
Coffee. I broke down and had to do it. It's already one of those days.

Most recent thing someone else bought me was:
a Red Bull & Vodka. Thanks sis!

Middle name:
Anne.

In the morning:
I crave Starbucks. Always.

Last night I was:
passed out with a shitty head/body ache.

If I was an animal I'd be:
a snake. And I'd scare the crap outta myself.

Tomorrow I am:
anticipating Thursday.

Tonight I am:
hanging with my man, running errands and watching our "stories".

My Saturday.

Watching bad television... wading through laundry... contemplating the Pole Dancing workout class scheduled for this evening. Oh Teens, what have you gotten us into? :) It's okay, I know we'll have a blast.

I've also made the decision to have my lip ring removed. It hasn't quite healed as it should have and although I love how it looks, I'm just done with the swelling and pain.



Aurvoir.


RIP.







I hope it rains today.