Even though I haven’t posted in awhile I’ll try to keep this thorough but to a minimum.
I’ve been slacking on going to movies lately. Megan and I had a girls’ day and watched 13 Going on 30 which was a lot of fun. The movie was good and I like Jennifer Garner a lot although the movie was predictable (although that might have been because I read the script). There was a sneak preview of Raising Helen on Mother’s Day so Casey and I went and saw that. The premise was cute and I love Kate Hudson so I drug Casey to it. Surprisingly it was rated G but was actually pretty good despite the low rating.
As far as books go, I’m hooked on chick lit – I have been since reading Bridget Jones’ Diary. Recently I’ve read Can You Keep a Secret, Shocking Pink, and I just started on The DaVinci Code. I still need to order The Bergdorf Blondes and The Second Assistant both of which i can’t wait to read!!!
The Survivor finale was last Sunday and I’m sad to see my favorite players say goodbye. The person I wanted to win did (Amber for non Survivor fans) and my second favorite also won the alternate million on Thursday. I’m sad to see Friends go but am glad they did so with Ross & Rachel back together again! I don’t know what’s going on with Smallville. Are they trying to have a SERIES finale, they’re moving everyone away from Smallville. What’s Smallville without Lana? I’m sure in the next 2 weeks there’ll be some resolution there. Smallville season 2 will be out on Tuesday along with Sex and the City. I can’t believe they made it into a 2 part season – it was the second part I missed from having no electricity. I know what happens but can’t wait for the second part of season 6 to come out. Tonight’s episode of Sopranos was WEIRD. It had the longest dream sequence I have ever seen which was truly bizarre. Why not just shorten the season than to show filler episodes like that? What are we going to watch when all the good shows go off the air? Will & Grace is still left but how many more episodes will they have? There had better be some decent pilots coming out this season. Reality TV has sucked me in too many times. I’ve been watching The Swan although I’m not really sure why. Of course with all that money you could look better. But once they’re done with all the surgeries, they’re still not gorgeous only better. Then The Bachelor is just a train wreck and it seems he’s down to the two best looking women anyway. Why do I even bother? I’ve given up on the Real World unless they can get some redeeming qualities.
Vegas was fun! We made it there without traffic and made it there in 4 hours. I love the Hard Rock! They have an awesome set up and a young crowd. Although the service is hit or miss the food at Nobu (sushi) was outstanding. Howard Stern was broadcasting earlier than he did last year (apparently so he could spend more time at the awesome pool) so we missed Tuesdays’ broadcast which was from 2-6 (we got there at 2 and they had already started). We tried standing in line but the guy said because of how many people already in there and how late it was getting that our chances were nonexistent to get in. The rooms are pretty basic but modern but the best part were the french doors that actually opened up to view the pool area (upgrade) with music or Howard broadcast. We didn’t even bother with the Strip this trip. We enjoyed the pool (in my new perfect Banana Republic bikini) for a little bit and were able to hear the audience play BANGO (Howard’s version of BINGO) – the prize is a “date” with a porn star, who we ended up seeing at the restaurant that night.
Wednesday we got up early to stand in line to get in for Howard. The front desk said they would start lining up at 11 so since it was only 8:30 we decided to get breakfast and get a head start on the line. By the time we got outside there were already 150 people in front of us (154 to be exact). Those who had been before were prepared with camping chairs and beer but since this was our first time we stood in the sun for 5 hours and I was in kitten heels and a skirt which only made it a little more irritating (especially on a windy day). Once we got inside we watched half of the show but weren’t able to get very close (you had to have really big boobs for that) and couldn’t hear or see very well. We got to see Rob & Amber on stage with the Wack Pack and got to see Tabitha Stevens (porn star), Miss Howard Stern (Andrea), High-pitch Eric, and Betteljuice up close on the way to the bar. It was a lot of fun but after standing for so long without bein able to hear very well we decided to retreat to the pool for a better view, sound, and drinks. Our last day there we didn’t even bother trying to wait in line for the show. We slept in, checked out, and laid out at the pool but while we were at the pool we saw Howard, Beth, Artie, and Ralph at their cabana and walking back to their room (heavy security so we couldn’t approach them). That made it worth the stay. We probably could have gotten closer to Artie and Bababooey (Gary) at Spearamint Rhino but figured there’d be a ton of people thinking the same thing so passed (that and the high cover charge). After hanging out at the pool and getting some drinks we got some Wendy’s and headed home. Since tanning memberships are so expensive out here I had my legs and arms positioned to get maximum exposure on the way home (ended up burning a little but have a good base tan). Oh how I miss the Sun Spot and Tan Your Hide. The trip home took a little longer because we hit downtown in the middle of rush hour.
Our next trip to Vegas will be at the end of July with Matt and Julie so there’s that to look forward to. At least we’re spreading the losing streak we’re having apart – doesn’t hurt so much tihs way.
Tomorrow our bedroom furnitiure is being delivered. That’ll be nice to have and will free up a lot of space. This is the first time we’ve had bedroom furniture so is quite exciting for us (yes we’re lame). Other than that this week the only other plans I have are to go with Megan to get new headshots and get nails put on. That is until Thursday when my parents get here. They’ll be here till June 1st so that’ll be nice to have some normalcy and get to spend time with them. It’ll be nice to have my shopping partner back. Although I haven’t been doing so bad without her this past week. There’s always much more to do. I’ve been spending too much money at Sephora, Express, Banana Repulic, Old Navy, Gap, and Abercrombie on 3rd Street. Need to go to the beach and Y more instead of the mall. But I’m a girl, what can you expect?! Maybe this was longer than I expected.