Jump Around

Blogger World, when is the last time you heard Kris Kross? Whatever happened to Kris Kross? And whatever happen to wearing our clothes backwards? Anyway, just some mindless questions for you to ponder on this lovely Friday.

This afternoon, I have exciting plans. One of my favorite new Portland friends is in town visiting his family. Today, Sister #1 and I are taking him hiking to the mountains. Yes, we have mountains in Oklahoma. No, I'm not kidding. See, here's a picture to prove we have mountains. Thank Google. Monday, I'll post my own pictures.

After we are dong hiking we are taking our friend to Meers. Have you heard of this place? They have FANTASTIC hamburgers. I'm so excited. Of course, I will be watching everyone eat their fantastic hamburger. I will be dining on what I assume will be a fine iceberg salad. This is what I'll be looking at during dinner. No fair, huh?

The Great Flood

Pardon the lack of posts. For the past few days, I've been under the weather. Ha! Get it? Under the weather? You know, because OKC flooded in a span of hours? HAHA! Ok, moving on....

It is true, Monday OKC was under another weather alert. A flood alert. I don't know if I ever remember the weather peeps freaking out over flooding. It was a new experience.

I missed all the excitement. I had no problems getting to work. I made it to my office by 7am. Also, thank goodness, my house missed all the water.

Even though I made it safely to and from work, doesn't mean everyone in my family had the same luck. Sister #1 did not share my luck. Actually, I guess you could say she was lucky, because her office had to shut down for the day. The flood water was rushing the office front door. She spent her day lying on the couch, watching idiots be rescued, and txt'ing me about the idiots be rescued. She was kind enough to send me a message to let me know the Starbucks near my office was closed. It had been swallowed by water.


All-in-all it was a pretty eventful Monday. Everyone was talking about the rain, closed roads, and Starbucks being under water. You know us Okies, we love our weather. It's always the topic of conversation.

PS- This picture was stolen from Lost Ogle, because I was too lazy to find my own picture. Thanks, LO.

Friday

Pistol Pete and I have been text messaging the past two days. However, that's as far as we've gotten. I know! If you are thinking, wow that's lame, please know that you are not alone.

First off let me say, I have enjoyed talking to him, and I am interested in him. I just want that out in the open. Pistol Pete seems 100% normal. Pistol Pete has a job, which means Pistol Pete has health insurance. These are all requirements.

But, I'm ready for the next level. In my book, the next level would be a second date. I know I'm interested and I assumed Pistol Pete was interested too. Now I'm starting to think he's dragging his feet with me. If there's anything that drives me nuts about people, it is when they drag their feet on decisions. This is my A.D.D coming out. No, I really have A.D.D. Really, you haven't noticed? Interesting?

Anyway, if Pistol Pete is interested great, let's go out again. If he's not interested, fine no big deal, but please stop text messaging me. You are wasting my texts! Also, he's wasting my time. Do you know last night I could have been watching Bethenny Frankel's new show on Bravo? Instead I was answering Pistol Pete's texting. Ok so I was watching the new show, but only half paying attention to the show.

Other than the text messages, I have nothing else to report. At least there has been some communication between us. I suppose this is a good sign. You know, I should consider the text messages an improvement. We went from facebook to text messaging. Maybe next month we will go on a second date that will not include any technology. I'm kidding. Actually, I'm not kidding.

In other interesting news. Last night I had the best time with some friends. We went to OKC's Art Museum. On Thursday nights the museum opens the rooftop for Cocktails on the Skyline. It was very fun. I enjoyed the nice breeze, live music, and three bottle waters on the rooftop. I have pictures, and will post them later today. No I really will.

Ramblings

It's been a while since I've posted Ramblings. At least a month. I'm predicting a top notch Ramblings because I have many things to Rambling about. So get comfortable, I'm about to unload.

I would pay someone $1,000 for hot fresh chocolate chip cookies right now.

Exciting news. Remember when I did Hot Guy A Day in the Month of May? Remember how I said I stole the idea from the witty blog The Lost Ogle? You guys remember all that, right? Earlier this week, I was reading the witty blog and discovered they noticed I stole their idea. They must have been thrilled with the extra traffic on their blog, because they gave me a shout out in a post. After I read my shout out, I screamed. Not a bloody murder scream, more of a yelp that was pitched so high that only dogs could hear. And while I'm being honest about my scream, I guess I should tell you The Lost Ogle kind of poked fun of me. Whatever. It doesn't matter. I received a shout out on The Lost Ogle. Please raise your hand if you have received a shout out from the folks at Lost Ogle. Yes, that's what I thought.

Why were Snooki and The Situation invited to the CMTs? I guess I should expand my question to why are Snooki and The Situation even household names?

Last night I mowed my yard because it was beyond tall. As I mowing the grass, I accidentally mowed over a frog. Not a big frog, a baby frog. I know, I know! I'm a killer. A frog killer. It hurts my heart.

I spotted the most fabulous dress. It's from Anthropologie. I'm positive it would look good on my newly toned self. The problem: it's $128.00. Now, this is the only problem, but it's a pretty big problem. If I were rich, this wouldn't be a problem.

Holy crap! This afternoon I'm suppose to attend a baby shower. I totally forgot. I don't have a gift. Crap!
I'm so tired of attending baby showers. I'm pretty sure this is the 5th baby shower I've attended in the past year. It looks like I'll be spending lunch at Target. I would also like to point out that this a prime example of why I cannot afford the fabulous dress from Anthropologie. I'm too busy spending my money on people's offspring!


Blogger World, I'm afraid this is all the time we have today. I hope you have enjoyed the Ramblings. And again, $1000 for homemade cookies. I'm serious people! Ok, I'm really not serious because I obviously do not have $1000 to spend on cookies. I mean, I have the baby shower present and the fabulous dress at Anthropologie I need to buy first.

Greetings Loved Ones

I'm distracting myself from food. I'm hungry. I don't think you really value food until you submit yourself to a stupid weight loss competition, and food is cut from your life. So let's chat until I can officially go to lunch, and enjoy my fat free no taste salad.

Saturday Pistol Pete and I met for a quick lunch. We had pizza. It was so good. The pizza was loaded with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and garlic. Oh, and it was on hand tossed crust with the perfect ratio of cheese/sauce. WHAT! If I can't eat the food, I'm going to describe it in great detail. Get over it!

Back to the date...

First off, I gave Pistol Pete a point because he picked a good eating establishment. I mean, did you read about the pizza? However, I took the point away because he had to come straight from an event, that was held outdoors. You could tell he'd been outside, not that he was gross, but you could tell he'd been in 100 degree temps. I feel like I deserve more than to be squeezed in someone's schedule. But being the rational girl I am, I quickly gave him his point back. Blogger World, I show up to events, dates, church, meetings, and work sweaty all the time. Also, I'm guilty of squeezing people in my schedule almost always. He is a guy after my own heart!

The rest of the lunch Pistol Pete scored more points. The conversation was good, never boring, and never too quiet for comfort. He made a few comments I agreed with 100%. All good signs.

Despite the OU/OSU differences I believe we have many things in common. I haven't asked if he likes to travel. I'm scared he's going to tell me he doesn't have a passport and he's never seen anything outside of OKC.

There are no set plans of a second date. He said maybe we could get together this week. As you know, today is Tuesday. He's running out of days for the week. But I feel pretty hopeful for a second date, so I'm not too worried.

Friday Fun Facts

Did you guys hear that Zack Morris is getting a divorce? It's true. Yesterday, I read it on People.com, and we all know that People.com is always true.

I am sad that his marriage has ended, because that is never a good thing. However, this means that maybe OK Chick and Zack Morris can finally be together. I bet he would take me on great dates. We'd probably eat at the Max at least once a week, maybe twice.

Moving on....

Well actually that concludes today's Friday Fun Facts. Zack Morris's divorce isn't a fun fact. Again, I am sad for Zack Morris and his little Zack Morris kiddos.

To make sure we do not end on a sad note, I will share a Friday Fun Fact about myself. Did you know that on Saturday I will be having lunch with Pistol Pete? Yup! This morning we established time, date, and location. I will have a full update on Monday! I'm really hoping this guy works out. And by works out, I'm meaning a second date.

Ok, this concludes today's Friday Fun Facts.

Running Partner Needed

My dad is getting old. It's a fact. I'm not being mean. He's tired and wants to golf more than run. I suppose at age 55, almost 56, that is normal.

With this new development, I've put myself in a pickle. My dad is my #1 running partner. He runs almost all races with me, 3 out of the 5 half marathons. He's a great running partner. We have a great running relationship. He kicks my butt at every race, and I'm ok with this. But now, I need to find a new running partner. I'm looking for someone that will run races with me. I need everyone to stop what they are doing and review my the Running Partner Qualifications. Folks, this is serious stuff. I need a new running partner. I'm not saying my dad will stop running forever, but I'm just preparing myself for when he stops running to focus more time on golf. So everyone, humor me and see if you qualify.

Running Partner Qualifications
Breathing- always important
Able to run a 5K
Income- pay for the races
Up for running races that start at 7am
Up for running races that start at 6:30am
Do not need to run right beside me.
Doesn't need to talk while running.
Wait for me at the finish line- my dad always wants for me at the finish line.

Please contact me if interested. Maybe if things work out, the running partner could be my friend too. But we'll have to talk TV first. I need my friend to be educated on Bravo TV shows.