Weekend Update

I had been looking forward to this weekend for a month or so now. Sammi and I made plans for her to come up and visit. Just the two of us. That is rare and I love getting time with the bestie. You know those girlfriends that you can just sit in silence, talk non-stop, cry with each other, laugh and make fun of each other, talk to about anything...this is my girl. Has been for years now and will be forever. A forever friend. Those kind make my heart smile. The kind of friend that is there for you, doesn't judge you, doesn't think that they are better than you at any point...Sammi. She's my girl.

When she got here on Friday, we went to Sarah's for a girl's night. How fun! There were several of us there, hanging out, talking, drinking wine, lots of giggling. Perfect night. Sammi and I had thought that we would go out for a while afterwards, but time got away from us and we just stayed at Sarah's till bedtime! I actually have no pictures from this night, which makes me sad.

Saturday, we had a shopping marathon! I love shopping with Sammi. She is so patient with me when I go into F21 (my FAVE). She just looked around as long as it took me and never complained. At the end, though, she said, "That was exhausting!" Our F21 here is a mess, ladies. A. Hot. Mess. Stuff is crammed in nooks and crannies, everywhere you turn, there's another rack full of goodies to peruse. We spent a good hour or more in there and I walked out with 2 shirts and 3 necklaces. Good trip if I say so myself. I was looking for something to wear out to watch Matt and the band play as well as to the Brad Paisley concert in a couple of weeks. SO happy about that, but I'll tell you more another time. We couldn't go shopping until after the millions of ducks went from one side of my car, behind it, to the other side of my car. Seriously. Trapped for about 10 minutes just waiting on ducks. Redic.

After shopping, we came home and were lame...Sammi teaches a nutrition course at one of the colleges in Jackson and I am in graduate school. We took some time out to do some work. I wasn't happy, but it's a necessary evil in my life at this point. We got ready, went to eat at Mariah's downtown and then over to Tidballs to watch the band. Love these boys. All of them. The rhythm guitar player and I have been friends since I was a sophomore in college. He's actually part of the reason that Matt and I ever really met. I give credit where credit is due and he and my friend, Laura deserve it. Anyway. I had a good time until close to the end of the night. Remember me telling you that girls are evil? Well...they are. Fo reals. This girl kept sitting at our table (which would have been fine), but she kept putting her cigarette right in my face. Lordy, I can't wait for this smoke-free BG. I later found out that I was also called a groupie. Nice...Not quite, girlie. I was dating Matt before this band even existed. Dumb girls. Matt, however was great that night! He is thoughtful at all times. He came over to talk to Sammi and I on every break for a few minutes, but not over doing it. I was with my girl, afterall. I'm so in love. More on that later, too. Sammi and I had a great time.

Sunday, we got up and met Anthony for lunch. He came to BG with his girlfriend Maegan and while she was in a meeting, he wanted to see us. Love him so much! It made my day to get to see him. There definitely is never a dull moment with this boy. Seriously the one of the best guy friends that I have ever had. This is Sammi and Anthony at lunch.

After Sammi left, I went to Matt's to watch the Superbowl. They weren't having a party, which is what I was down for. Just some quality time with him and Brent, one of the roomies/bandmates. Matt made some of the best chicken that I have seriously ever ate and we actually fell asleep in the chair watching the Superbowl. Not before I got to see Christina's complete mess up. I cannot believe that I was in the room with a lead singer of a band and I was the one who really noticed. Was anyone else just oblivious to this or what? My goodness. For the girl who has a killer voice....really?! My kindergarteners know the words to the National Anthem. Fo reals. They might have some silly words thrown in here and there like so many kids I often do, but they could have belted it out better than Christina.

Well, goodnight, lovelies! I've got yet ANOTHER snow day tomorrow. Not so sad about it this time...it's my birthday. :)

SMOKE-FREE IN 90 DAYS!

So, Bowling Green FINALLY passed a smoking ban. I can't tell you how happy I am! There are 2 bars here that are non-smoking and it sure hasn't affected whether they get business or not. They are actually probably MORE busy than the ones who allow smoking. I don't want to go to a restaurant where I have to walk through the smoking section to get to the non-smoking section. It's all so funny, though. So many people have posted on facebook today how happy they are that BG will be smoke free in 90 days! I came across this status earlier by this older gentleman (and yes, he's not THAT old...just 40, but older than me).

"I have decided not to open a new business in bowling green since the city government has decided they can tell business owners how to run their business!"

Okay, knowing him...this is meant to be funny. Needless to say, it striked a chord with a few others and they ALL just had to chime in. Here are a few examples of responses:

" its gonna be so much better......If they need a cigarrette that bad then they can go outside."

"Yes, I agree there but still Government is going way beyond. We aren't in high school! Maybe business owners should have prevented all the smoke and ventilated for a "smoker friendly environment" IDK but Government is too big now so we will add a cigarette policeman too I guess."

Laughing at these people, yet? Cause I am...."a cigarette policeman"? Seriously, lady...

"All this is doing is opening our selves up to more govt control. What will they try to regulate next? That is what we should be thinking about. This is not about smoking!"

"the problem is that most people have a big problem with going outside to smoke...they see THAT as an infringement on thier right to sit on their ass and not give a shit about anyone else. They are the ones saying "well if they don't like it, they can stay home." I am one of the people who suffer greatly due to second hand smoke. If I go to B-Dubs or somewhere like that, I usually have a sinus infection the next day due to the smoke. It really, really bothers me physically."

Still laughing....BUT, this is the BEST and DUMBEST comment, yet. (It could have something to do with the girl who wrote it is "Really dumb. Fo real" in the fine words of Antoine Dodson...and I can't stand her. But, still the DUMBEST one, yet.

" I had to jump in here even though I may offend some of your friends. The last sentence you wrote stated, "This is not about smoking!" Apparently, some people are too wrapped up in their own personal comfort to see the larger picture.... It's about the government dictating to private business owners that pay taxes to support the community. The owners should NOT be forced to make these changes. Period. Personally, I don't drink caffeine. It's a DRUG. The smell of coffee makes me sick most of the time. How would the non-smokers feel about losing their Starbucks rights? Hmmm."

Did I miss something?! Do people that don't like coffee go into Starbucks? Is it possible to be affected by the fumes from coffee? I must have missed that at some point in my life. I myself am SO in favor of this smoking ban. It will make going out to dinner a more pleasant experience and even going into some of the other bars around here. Just sayin' dumb girl, just sayin'.