Me and James Taylor

Okay, so it's not the best picture in the world. But, I guess it's cool that I stood this close to one of the best musicians EVER! I can't hear a James Taylor song without thinking about my dad. My dad is a James Taylor fan....although not as much as I thought b/c he didn't want to pay the large ticket price to go. But he enjoyed seeing this photos along with the others that I showed him. If nothing else, it got a "That's cool" from my dad. Which for me, is priceless.

So, here's my "MasterCard" commercial:
Ticket to James Taylor Concert: $90
Tshirts from the concert for me and dad: $70
Getting to meet James Taylor and hearing my dad say, "That's cool" ---- PRICELESS

**Note: Mr. Taylor doesn't look very happy to be in this photo with me. I know why. The random guy in line who was getting a cd or something signed that I handed the camera to didn't understand to hold down the silver button to take the photo. So I, oh yes, I had to ask JAMES TAYLOR to take a second photo. I apologized sincerely and he replied, "I'm sorry too." But, he was a good sport and took the second photo. This explains the scornful look. He was smiling in the first one...or at least I pretend that he was. :)

James Taylor Concert

Okay, I was going to mention it in my previous post, but I figured that it deserved it's own post. I AM GOING TO SEE JAMES TAYLOR IN CONCERT ON MONDAY NIGHT! OH MY! I grew up listening to JT with my dad. Tickets were a small fortune (just under $100 each), but I think that it will be worth it. And even better, I am going with a close friend and her mom. I can't wait!!!!!! Okay, I guess it's been a long time since I've been to a concert b/c I just found out that you can't bring in cameras any more to concerts. WHAT???!!!! Since when? From what coworkers and friends tell me, it's been that way for a while. I know, I don't get out much. HAHA But, I am sure that I will post on Tuesday and give you all the details. I would post pictures BUT!!!! WE CAN'T TAKE IN CAMERAS! ARGHHH!!!!! You know who's even more out of the loop, though??? I've actually had people ask me who James Taylor was when I was talking about the concert! WOW! Talk about living under a rock! :)

Here is the photos that I just added:

It's been a month!!!

Okay, so I feel guilty. I haven't posted in a month. Pretty pathetic, I know.

I know it's not an excuse, but I have been swamped with work. Traveling all over the state providing trainings and having a great time. I have to admit though, it's wearing me out! I've been places I've never been and it's been great.

Last month, I turned 26. Yeah, 26! I know that to some people that isn't a big deal or you're thinking "that's young". But, what you don't understand is that time is passing too fast. I can remember when a year lasted forever. Now, it's over in a flash. I guess I'm just getting older. I have had to come to terms with it. DOESN'T MEAN THAT I LIKE IT THOUGH! I graduated high school 8 years ago! 8 YEARS AGO! I can't believe that I will be attending my HS reunion in two years. OMG! (I think I'm going a little overboard. I can't help it.)

I should be thankful for what I've been able to accomplish in my years on the Earth and celebrate the people that have helped me acheive these things. I do celebrate them, but there are times when I just wish that I could eat a donut without having to buy new pants (because by eating the flippin' donut it makes my pants too tight). I wish that I could dance like I used to and move like I used to. I need to get back to the gym. My thighs are a little "thicker" than I would like. I watch Dr. 90210 on E! quite frequently and have been dreaming about having plastic surgery. Mainly, liposuction and fat injections. I know, that sounds like an oxymoron. Lipo for my stomach, hips, and thighs and fat injections under my eyes (I have a small indentation under my eyes...something that has bothered me for as long as I can remember.) My husband doesn't know about this. He would think I was crazy. Besides, it is so far outside my budget, that it won't ever happen anyway. I can keep dreaming!

That leads to another thing. I am going back on South Beach on Monday. I know, I know, I've said that before. But I am doing it FOR REAL this time. I wish I had something to keep me motivated like I did the last time. Something about having to fit into a spandex aerobics outfit that makes you wanna eat right and work out.

But, for now, I'll have to settle for the fact that I get my braces off in June! I can't wait. I go to the orthodontist at the end of this month for a check up. As long as everything is still on track, then I will get them off in June! :) I am excited and sad. I love my orthodontist and her staff and I will miss them. I guess I'll have to just go in and visit every now and then! :) (I might as well as enjoy their perky personalities....I'll be paying for the braces for at least 3 more years! YIKES!)

So, I guess that's what is going on with me. Waiting to hear back about my application to grad school, trying to lose some weight and get healthy, get lots of work done, and spend time with my husband and Wrigley.