In case anyone has ever wondered what to do in a car for a long trip when you already see a person everyday and know there every move....well I have a cure for the stumped traveler which I have done for many a road trip. Purchase a CD that the two of you can agree on (the hardest part of the task) and decide that you will both learn the lyrics of the CD while on the trip. You'll be amazed at the conversations that lyrics can strike up, and you get a free CD out of it (if you know how to make the situation work to your advantage).
So as John and I set out on our adventure I am going to get the new Jason Mraz CD, "Mr. A-Z". When I was recently at the Alanis M. (acoustic Jagged Little Pill, highly recommended) concert he was her opening act with his friend Toca and they were also acoustic. Now this act should have been and could have been the headliner, they were absolutely awesome. He was performing at the Fox and they did a rhyme right there about Atlanta and the many acts that Fox has seen. Then during his little act he said "Wait I need to do this like the Fox would like it" so he started singing in an operatic voice, MARVELOUS!!! OUTSTANDING!! Can wait to travel and listen to my new tunes :)
Enjoy! By the way how do you spend time on the road during long road trips? I'm open to suggestions since I travel tons!
P.S. I have also recently been to the Kelly Clarkson concert...I'll post pics as soon as I get them from my friend Ashley..we were on the 2 row on the orchestra pit, CRAZY seats that she had won on the radio. Funny story - she won them the day of the concert so we gave away our balcony seats to some friends :) hee hee.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Thursday, July 28, 2005
So how's married life??
Okay over the past few months (almost a year) since I have been married it seems as though the constant question I'm asked is, "So how is married life?" What a question. You know not until now do I think I really am beginning to grasp what it is - a compromise. Now I'm not trying to be all psychological or anything just plan honest. But I would say by far the biggest compromise isn't money, isn't time, isn't work...but the inevitable question of who's the best driver??
I would have never thought this was an issue but recently I have been the absolute worst "backseat driver". I guess in the back of my mind I just don't think John is as observant as I am when I'm driving because he just drives differently. He's more aggressive, brakes fast, and passes closely. Now for some that's nothing but as I have gotten older I'm more of a defensive driver and wish EVERYONE was, but I will say that I am working on just letting John be John when he gets behind the wheel but man talk about some nail marks in the doors. This is just a reflection since we are about to test the limits by driving our longest drive with just the two of us yet over 9 hours tomorrow to Charlottesville, VA and Washington, DC for my b-day. I guess it will just be on long nap :)
Okay so now with saying all of that I want to give some advice to my many friends that are getting married. When you are tripping together with your new spouse just remember that these are tests and that men like to be the drivers so commenting too much can take a toll on their manhood, so just think about your comments before you say anything. Then for all of you that are thinking "well that's not my problem my man is a wonderful driver"....yeah I was that person too, but for some reason when you see FOREVER in that passenger seat you'll see that little devil come out of you...just stay calm and remember that even the best drivers learned over time and experience.
I would have never thought this was an issue but recently I have been the absolute worst "backseat driver". I guess in the back of my mind I just don't think John is as observant as I am when I'm driving because he just drives differently. He's more aggressive, brakes fast, and passes closely. Now for some that's nothing but as I have gotten older I'm more of a defensive driver and wish EVERYONE was, but I will say that I am working on just letting John be John when he gets behind the wheel but man talk about some nail marks in the doors. This is just a reflection since we are about to test the limits by driving our longest drive with just the two of us yet over 9 hours tomorrow to Charlottesville, VA and Washington, DC for my b-day. I guess it will just be on long nap :)
Okay so now with saying all of that I want to give some advice to my many friends that are getting married. When you are tripping together with your new spouse just remember that these are tests and that men like to be the drivers so commenting too much can take a toll on their manhood, so just think about your comments before you say anything. Then for all of you that are thinking "well that's not my problem my man is a wonderful driver"....yeah I was that person too, but for some reason when you see FOREVER in that passenger seat you'll see that little devil come out of you...just stay calm and remember that even the best drivers learned over time and experience.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
One word - IKEA!!
Well this week I was introduced to the wonderful world of Ikea. Now for some time I had been an internet window shopper with them until recently when they opened the first store in Atlanta. I actually planned a trip to visit the store during the time that "Dennis the Menace" was knocking down Atlanta but nothing was going to stop us, I wanted to go and by golly I was going to.
For those of you not familiar with IKEA let me just open your eyes....it's a furniture/kitchen/office/living space store that has numerous inexpensive things. Now notice I didn't say "CHEAP" but inexpensive. I would highly recommend it to anyone who plans on purchasing anything. It's about the size of a football field with 3 levels. There are model rooms that say "What it would be like to live in 372 square feet" and in that space they are able to create all the living space necessary for a person. It's CRAZY!! Not to mention that the prices are out of this world on some seriously modern contemporary things. I would highly recommend it as a tourist trap the next time you all visit Atlanta...it's the new "hip" thang to do.
Just take a look at their stuff at www.ikea.com !
For those of you not familiar with IKEA let me just open your eyes....it's a furniture/kitchen/office/living space store that has numerous inexpensive things. Now notice I didn't say "CHEAP" but inexpensive. I would highly recommend it to anyone who plans on purchasing anything. It's about the size of a football field with 3 levels. There are model rooms that say "What it would be like to live in 372 square feet" and in that space they are able to create all the living space necessary for a person. It's CRAZY!! Not to mention that the prices are out of this world on some seriously modern contemporary things. I would highly recommend it as a tourist trap the next time you all visit Atlanta...it's the new "hip" thang to do.
Just take a look at their stuff at www.ikea.com !
Friday, July 08, 2005
I've taken the plunge
Well I have officially joined everyone in the world of "Blogger". I must say I don't think my life is interesting enough to post about but I will sure give it a try. So pop you some popcorn and sit back to enjoy the show.....
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