Stringbean

Really looking forward to this weekend. Heading to Charlotte, the Queen City of North Carolina for a bday celebration for my brother and sister-in-law. They both turn 30 this month...Woo-hoo!!!

As much as I cannot wait to put work behind me and hop in the car, the weekend is going to be a strange one. My father is bringing.... his lady friend.

It was inevitable. They've been dating for probably a year. We've successfully avoided any meeting in previous trips to NY, although last trip I really thought he was going to spring her on us.

My cousins have nicknames for the "other" partners in their now-divorced parents lives. Can't really beat "String Bean Sharon." She's tall and lanky and really mean when she drinks. String Bean. Love it. When I'm back on Sunday we'll see if I've made one up too.

Wah-Wah

Had our official restructuring announcement this afternoon. Not only was it anti-climactic, but now more than ever I will liken my management to the adults in Charlie Brown cartoon; WAH-WAH!!! (ok, with a dash of evil Lucy).

Rock the Reception

OMG- I think I've found my new favorite show. Rock the Reception from TLC!

Rock the Reception follows engaged couples as they plan and carry out an elaborate first wedding dance. World-class choreographers will work with bride, groom and bridal party to create an outrageous first dance that will knock the socks off their wedding guests. The first dances will be choreographed to songs that range from the likes of "Thriller" to "Baby Got Back." With the couples having only a limited amount of time to learn an elaborate dance while also preparing for their wedding, tensions are sure to run high. No matter the outcome, the wedding guests are sure to see a first dance they'll never forget.

HA!