Foot

Three posts in one night? Well, one hour really...Yes. And I will tell you why. I am trying to stay awake until midnight because at midnight I can register for classes. Did I stay up until midnight yesterday thinking I could register for classes then? You bet. Am I going to be cranky because of lack of sleep? Absolutely. But am I going to get ALL the classes I want? If I don't, I may go crazy. But really people, this is the first time I am actually being proactive about registration. I usually add classes the week before school starts and pray I get into the class because I am always on the wait list. This staying up late thing better work. 

But enough of the explanation. What I really want to talk about is my dang foot. Actually, I don't want to talk about it. I hate it. But I found some pictures, so here you go:

Here it is the day after surgery. My second surgery to be exact. It's cute! All wrapped up and cozy. However, the not showering thing was not cool. I felt like Hill-perro. (loves!)

Here it is 3 weeks after surgery. Gross. My toes did not appreciate the way the doctor treated them. My walking far more than recommended probably didn't help either...

And here it is today. Literally. I just took this picture. Right now. Why is it bandaged you ask? Ha ha, great question. I went to the doctor for my final check-up today and what did he find? Stitches still in the wound. But the wound was more or less healed. Therefore he had to CUT them out. It hurt to say the least. He also mentioned how weird it was because for some reason, disintegrating stitches do not disintegrate in my body. Instead they sit there and fester and get infected. How lovely. Here is to hoping my foot will be back to normal ASAP!

Wanes

It is quite a bit late but...Elena turned 1 in July. (time flies) I love this kid to death! She is a genius, and truly one of the sweetest babies ever. We have a great little bond. She loves her AUNT. (Aunt was one of her first words!) And I LOVE MY WANES!!!

She loves sitting on shoulders, singing songs, jibber-jabbering, playing with her bebes, eating food, walking all over, socks on the hands, upside down baby, shoes, saying "Bees" aka please, nanas (bananas), playing with GG, cell phones, giving kisses, playing with clothes, books, and being with her family. She also loves naps and going night, night. Surprising, I know.

Would a lady bug themed birthday be complete without a lady bug shaped cake? I think not! This is my first ever carved cake. I was a little hard, but I think it came out okay. Fondant does not taste good, but it sure makes cakes look pretty!

The sweet birthday girl getting ready to blow out her candle and start smashing the cake. Too bad 25 seconds later she realized everyone was looking at her and burst into tears. Like aunt, like niece. That's a saying right? Well it should be. 

Happy Halloween

Well. Here I am: Zombie-fied. I look pretty good if I do say so myself. Shout out to Amy: make-up extraordinaire! We looked spooky, scary!

Although I did not win best costume at the party, a travesty I know, I did win best dessert! Pumpkin Cream Puffs. YUM.

Here is my awesome jack-o-lantern cyclops. I don't remember pumpkin carving being hard, but this year I struggled. His eyeball is being held in place with a toothpick. Also, four of my fingers bled. BLED. That is dedication.

SA-TUR-DAY

It is about time I post about what I do with ALL of my free time. Meet Mexican Train: everyone, mexi-train; mexi-train, everyone. I am absolutely head over heels for this game. There are 13 rounds in a properly played game of mexi-train. We never play less than two GAMES. (games, not rounds) We should be tired of it by now, yes? No. It never gets boring. Yes, my friends and I should probably be out socializing and meeting new people, but mexi-train is just too dang awesome.

Best. Game. Ever.

Although I am the #1 mexi-train fan in the world, I must admit the best part of Saturday night was the 30 minutes we took laughing our heads off talking about people who fall down. 30 minutes straight of laughing, laughing to the point of crying, at other peoples misfortune. That is true friendship.

PS- remember when we had a real conversation about politics? WE ARE GROWN-UPS!!!

PPS- remember when we shattered our "grown-up-ness" by watching JB music videos? Fail.

Annie, Gracias

Annie, you are the best. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for introducing me to one of the greatest websites on the face of the earth. For real, I have spent all day reading and re-reading these posts. I am even thinking about dropping out of college and going on a quest to find this guy and become his best friend. 

Here is a little gem to tide you over until you click HERE.

Dear Girls Above Me,

(reading her Facebook wall) “Who is this Rip Lewis everyone’s talking about?” I’m sorry but I think your friend Lewis died.

I think I'm in love with him.

Good One Gucci

Saw this new Gucci fragrance ad in a magazine the other day. Chris Evans, I applaud you.

Lenny

Today was a very long day. It was full of work, wedding, and waynes. (that last one was a gift rather than a curse.) After coming home completely exhausted and kind of annoyed because I didn't get any homework done, I was greeted by an awesome surprise-- an e-mail from the TODAY show! Anyone who knows me at all knows that I watch the TODAY show every morning. This is a fairly new habit because in years past I would sleep through the best parts of the show and wake up only to be frightened by a drunk Kathie Lee. But since I am a "grown-up" now, I am awake for the opening titles. But enough of the side bar. The main point of this post is LENNY. (pictured below)

Lenny is quite a character. I first began noticing him the first week of religiously watching the TODAY show. The crowd in the plaza is never the same. People come and go throughout the broadcast and most definitely day to day. However, Lenny was there everyday. Of course, at the time I noticed him, I had no idea his name was Lenny. So how was I to find out who this mystery man was? E-mail is the answer. I e-mailed my inquiry to the TODAY show and have been patiently waiting for a response. Today I got that response.

It was quite a simple e-mail but answered all my questions nonetheless. Ladies and Gents: LENNY.

This is the link the e-mail gave me and also explained that the TODAY show receives more e-mails and questions about Lenny than any other person on the show. (digest that Matt Lauer...)

In other news, Matt announced on Monday that he is leaving the TODAY show. Sad? Not really. But he has been with the show for quite some time. That has to be worth something, right?

If the TODAY execs need any help in finding a replacement, I am their girl.

And this is their GUY.

Here's to you PETER ALEXANDER.

P.S. Isn't Lenny the coolest?

Dramatic

Why do people have to be so dramatic?