I stole this from Ang’s page.  It looked really fun, and even though some may know these facts, they’re still fun to share!  The deal is you gotta list 8 random things about yourself.  Have fun!

1.  I was the only girl on the OCHS golf team to ever take off her shoes and socks and wade into a creek to fetch her ball.

2. I was voted the person w/ the best hair in my senior class.  My dad was also voted “Best Dad” of the class of 2001.   

3.  I have a knack for peeing in closets when I’m drunk. 

4.  I was the 5^th grade Saxophonist of the Year.  I was the only 5^th grader to get play a sax solo at our very first Christmas concert.  I played Jingle Bell Rock.  My HS band director told me I could have probably gotten a full ride to Baker University playing the sax, but I didn’t want to be a band geek in college!

5.  My favorite actor is Tommy Lee Jones, and even though some probably don’t agree, I seem to find him a little bit on the sexy side!

6.  My favorite thing to eat is spaghetti noodles w/ ranch on them.

7.  I once swung from the “big rope” at the Flats (an area on the Dragoon Creek) naked.

8.  I actually think of my dog as a person and I care about her feelings.

Now, it's YOUR turn!  Post 8 random facts about YOU in the comments -- or e-mail me!

I am gearing up for this weekend.  We are playing in a marathon softball tourney in OC.  Our first game is at 9pm tonight and we play all weekend.  Definitely going to be a drunk fest, that's for sure.  Below is a pic. of BJ and I from last year's tournament. 

Why does everyone have to bother me when I don’t post for awhile??  I know that my stupendous journal entries are soooo entertaining, but I just don’t have much free time!  Between work and school, I keep pretty busy.  For those of you who know where I work, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Come on, you work for the state, you don’t “actually work.”  Oh contraire!  I work.  And I work hard damnit!  I work w/ Charter and Virtual schools, which keeps me VERY busy.  On that note, I’m not too busy at the moment!  (Ohhh, the irony).  So, since SOME people have been on my ASS for not posting in awhile, I will share w/ you a funny story regarding an encounter I had w/ my Great Grandma last week.

My phone rings: (I see it’s her and I don’t answer)

My phone rings: (again, I don’t answer)

Voicemail: (Grandma R. in a pissy tone) Erin, this is your grandma.  I got your supper ready for you.  Come get it.  Call me.  Bye.

Me: OH MY GOD!?!?!  SHE COOKED FOR ME?!?!?!  God, please don’t let it be her world famous make me want to puke, SLOPPY JOES!!  [*Side note: G-ma R. has NEVER cooked me supper.  This was a quite unusual occurrence, yet it seemed like a Sunday night ritual to her!]

My phone rings SIX more times: (again, I don’t answer)  I’m stalling, thinking of some excuse I can come up with so I don’t have to go over there.  Finally, I decide I can’t delay the inevitable any longer and I call her back.

Me: Hi Grandma.

Grandma: ARE YOU HOME YET??

Me: No Grandma, I’m not home.  I’m probably not going to be home until 8 or 9 o’clock tonight.

Grandma: WELL I STAY UP UNTIL 11:00, SO YOU JUST COME WHEN YOU GET HOME.

Me: Well Grandma, I probably won’t make it over there tonight, so I’ll just come tomorrow night when I get home from work.

Grandma: YEAH, GOOD IDEA.  THEN YOU WON’T HAVE TO FIX SUPPER.  YOU CAN JUST EAT WHAT I FIXED FOR YOU.  (lucky me)

Well, it turned out that what she fixed wasn’t so bad.  It was goulash.  But when I commented, “Oh, you made goulash.”  She replied back with, “No, it’s macaroni, hamburger, and tomatoes.”  Okay Grandma…whatever.

We're soooo classy.

Thank God it’s Thursday!!!  You may wonder why I’m so excited that it’s only Thursday and not Friday.  Well, that’s b/c I have Friday’s off, so technically, today is my Friday (still with me?)  See, I work 4-10 hour days and have Fridays off (most of the time).  10 hour days really suck ass, but having Fridays off is VERY nice. 

Our closing date on our house got moved up to March 23^rd, which means we have about 3 weeks before we move!!  I started packing some stuff Monday night, trying to get a head start on things.  We just have too much stuff!! 

So Weight Watchers is going good.  So far, I’ve lost a total of 6 pounds.  Mom is doing very well too.  I can’t wait until the weather gets nice (and stays that way) so that we can get out and walk.  Speaking of weather, only in Kansas will you see 70 degree weather one day, and snow the next.  Or, how about thunderstorms, hail, and tornado warnings one night, and snow the next morning.  We had a hell of a storm go through our town last night.  The tornado sirens went off, but nothing came of it.  We got some pea-sized hail, but that was it. 

I’m getting my hair cut tonight.  It’s been over ONE year since I got my hair cut.  Well, I take that back.  I got it trimmed back in September.  It’s getting so long and straggly and gross, I just can’t stand it any longer!!  I'm also getting some highlights.  I figured I better get my hair done now, before we move into the house, while I still have SOME money!!  I will be sure to put up some pics of my new do.   

I would like to dedicate this post to my Other Mother, for she told me that if I didn’t post something soon, she was going to kick my ass.

Okay, I’m quite pissed.  I ordered my Yoga Booty Ballet over a week ago and it STILL has yet to be delivered to my door step.  I need the workout people!  Although, I have to say, this Weight Watchers thing is working out pretty good for me.  So far, I’ve lost a grand total of 4 pounds!!  Yippee.  I was quite disappointed that I only lost 1 pound this week b/c I worked my ass off, but hey, 1 pound is better than none, right?

So last night, I stopped by Kenda’s house after work.  Mom was there and I hadn’t seen Kenda since last Friday night, so I thought I’d stop by for a short visit.  Well, as soon as I got there, Kenda started feeding me beer.  Then mom went home, and I continued to drink.  THEN, I did something I shouldn’t have.  I mixed myself a whiskey.  Ahhhh!!  I knew I shouldn’t, but Kenda was drinking it and it looked so tasty!  I only had 2, but boy am I feeling it today.  I’m pretty surprised that I even woke up this morning!  I’m even more surprised that I was only 10 minutes late to work.  Let me just tell you that I feel like CRAP right now.  (I know, my own fault, but try to feel just a little sorry for me!)  I wonder how K-Did feels today………she had more than me! 

I have wonderful news!  Well, semi-wonderful news.  We are VERY close to buying a house!  That is, if we like it………  Sounds confusing, I know.  OK, we found a house in B-game that we really like.  It’s super cute from the outside, has a big yard, 3 car garage, basement, and the entire inside is newly remodeled.  I LOVE it!!  So, I contacted the realtor about looking at it, and while I was at it, inquired about mortgage programs.  She referred me to a lender at Countrywide that they work with.  So I contacted him, he took our info, and got back to me on Tuesday with the results.  The results were magnificent!!  We qualified for a kick-ass loan with NO MONEY DOWN.  We will only have to pay our closing costs.  So we’re going to tour the house on Saturday morning and hopefully we’ll love it just as much when we see it in person.  Luckily for me, I have my trusty real estate adviser who has told me that I can’t “oohh” and “ahhh” at things when we look at the house.  I have GOT to keep my poker face!  I have to use my powers to psyche them out and make them think that I’m not that interested when really I’m screaming on the inside with excitement.  Because if they know how bad we want the house, they won’t be as apt to come down on the price a whole lot.  Thanks adviser! 

Oh, and apparently my mother is moonlighting at the Trop and dancing for fat bald guys.  Glad I’m the last one to find out about these things!

Well, it's Valentines Day.  The day I've been dreading since last V-Day.  Why you ask?  Because my husband NEVER gets me anything for Valentines Day!  Wait, I take that back.  The first year we were dating, he got me flowers.....and I paid for them.  Such a gentlemen.  So, last year, I thought MAYBE, since it was our FIRST Valentines Day as a married couple, that he would get me flowers.  Do you think he did?  Hell no!  Not a single thing!  Not even a card!  (And we didn’t go out to eat either).

However, this year, my friend at work had a little talk with Brent.  And when I mean talk, I mean she actually gave him my address at work and the phone number to the flower shop.  Well good job AJ.  Because guess what I received at work today.  A dozen roses!!!  Yay for me!!

We’re staying in tonight and having dinner at home.  I think I’ll stop by the Liq on the way home and pick up a nice bottle of wine.  Boone’s Farm sounds good.  It doesn’t bother me that we’re not going out to eat tonight.  I HATE crowds and I HATE waiting in line-especially when I’m hungry.  Plus, it would be hard going out to eat since I’m BACK ON WEIGHT WATCHERS!!

Yes, that’s right.  The time has come for me to “get back on the right track”-a quote from my favorite motivational speaker-Matt Foley.  I’ve been doing quite well actually.  I guess when you want something bad enough, it’s not as hard to keep on keepin on!  To assist my weight loss technique, I ordered some exercise DVD’s.  I know, I know.  Most exercise tapes just sit around and collect dust.  But I have immense faith that this one WILL WORK!  It’s called the Yoga Booty Ballet.  (They have a wonderful infomercial that totally draws you in.)  It doesn’t look too hard and it actually looks fun.  It’s mostly dancing, which may give me a hard time considering I somewhat lack coordination skills, oh well!  AND, if you don’t have a flatter tummy and a tighter booty in 7 days, you are guaranteed your money back!!  (You probably have to do it 7 days in a row to get those kind of results).  But, I’ll give it a whirl!  Wish me luck!  Tomorrow is D-Day-I have to weigh-in. 

I just love these little survey thingies.  It's a great chance for my sarcasm to shine through.  I hope you enjoy :)

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
My credit card bill, b/c then I realize how stupid and irresponsible I used to be.

2. Where's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
I'm sorry.  Come again.  Did you say romantic?  The most romantic place that my husband has ever taken me is Club 4 Corners (those of you in Osage Co. know EXACTLY what I'm talking about).

3. Last time you puked from drinking?
It's actually been awhile.  Pretty suprising for me.  I think it was a few months ago when I drank waaaay to much Corona and swore it off forever, only to drink it again the next weekend.  God I love Mexican beer....

4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar?
Can't say that I've ever actually danced on a bar....again, suprising for me.

5. Name of your first grade teacher?
Mrs. Arnold.  I used to be her class pet until I told the entire playground that she had drugs in her car.  What she failed to realize was that I was a very intelligent 1st grader and had an aunt for a pharmacist, so the "drugs" I was referring to were actually a bunch of empty perscription bottles in her backseat. 

6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
I could go for a nice country cruise at the moment.

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Oh jeeze....vet, doctor, astronaut (the non-murder kind), physical therapist, cop, pre-school teacher....the list goes on and on and changes day to day.

8. How many colleges did you attend?
KSU, ESU, ACCC, FHSU...yeah, I get around.

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now?
Because I just bought it and it's super cute.

10. GAS PRICES!
Suck my ass.  I need a moped.

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you?
I would move to Grand Cayman and take Brent and Maggie w/ me.

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
Holy shit, I'm tired and I'm sleeping in and taking a couple hours of comp. time this morning.

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Please don't let Brent roll over and fart on me. 

14. Favorite style of underwear?
I used to be a thong girl, but it seems thongs just really don't accommodate my fat ass these days, so I've switched mainly to Victoria's Secret bikins.  Quite comfortable I might add.

15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?
I would prefer that Brent wear boxer briefs instead of boxers, but he says they put his nuts in a bind, so I guess the boxers are okay with me.

16. What errand/chore do you despise?
I hate cleaning.  Period.

17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
Hell no.  I don't appreciate art.

18. Get up early or sleep in?
SLEEP IN!!  Which is something I NEVER get to do!

19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Simba.

20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with the opposite sex?
Brent and I really enjoy watching American Idol and making fun of all the retards who think they can sing but in all actuality suck ass.

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
If I didn't mind people knowing, I would just tell them.--agree with Elizabeth on this one.  Man, what a stupid ass question.

22. When did you first start feeling old?
When I had to start paying rent, and buy my own food and my own gas and my own clothes and my own.....the list goes on and on.

23. Favorite 80's movie?
Manequin.  That Kim Catrell's one hot bitch.

24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Turkey

25. What do you get every time you go into Costco?
I don't go into Costco, I go to Sam's.

26. Beach or lake?
Lakes DO have beaches....duh.  Maybe this question should read, "Ocean or lake?"  That would make more sense.

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented?
Obviously, that's why I'm married. (stupid...)

28. How many people do you stalk on Myspace?
I don't stalk anyone.  I just look for updates on my friend's pages and look for retards that I haven't seen in a while to see it their lives are more pathetic than mine.

29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
My new Dooney and Bourke purse.

30. Favorite movies you wouldn't mind anyone knowing?
Why would I mind if anyone knew what my favorite movie is?  (Oh, and just so you know, it's Nacho Libre.)

31. What's your drink?
I'm a fan of the whiskey....even though sometimes it's not a fan of me.

32. Cowboys or Indians?
Cowboys

33. Cops or Robbers?
Robbers-this is only b/c I really like the Hamburgler from McDonalds.

38. Who from high school would you like to run into?
TOM FANCHER--well said Liz.  I wish I would see Fanch so I could ask him how his horse is doing.  Oh wait, that's right.  It died.  Under the curse of Hultgren.

39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
Probably V100.  I have this really strange twitch where I always turn my radio to V100 before I get out of the car.  I'm a weirdo.

42. Norm or Cliff?
Norm!

43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?
Both are pretty good.  I especially love the Cosby's rendition of Ray Charles' "Night and Day."  Classic....

45. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
No one sits directly across from me.

46. If you could get away with it, who would you kill.
These days, it's virtually impossible to get a way with murder.  Haven't you seen all the tricks of the trade on CSI??

47. What famous person(s) would you like to have dinner with?
Geroge Strait

48. What famous person(s) would you like to sleep with?
No one.  Famous people are sluts, thus carriers of STDS.

49. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
Sure have.  Anyone remember the Puckett porch fire??

50. Last book you read for real?
12 Sharp by Janet Evanovich

51. Do you have a teddy bear?
Brent's my teddy bear.

52. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
Are people high when they come up with these stupid questions?--I agree.  This has to be by far the dumbest question I have ever read in a survey.  By the way, I once brushed my teeth in an African jungle.

53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
I'd like to go to the San Diego Charger's stadium and set it on fire.

54. Number of texts in a day?
Sorry, I'm not an avid "texter."  It costs to much.

55. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
Hands down, new career.  Although I have no idea what it would be.  In a perfect world, I would be a famous singer, like Reba McIntire.

56. Do you go to church?
Not anymore.  I like to think that I can still have faith without having to to endure endless hours of boredom. 

57. Pencil or pen?
Pen.

60. What do you want to achieve in life?
Well, I have realized that I am probably never going to make much of my life.  I'll live in Osage County until the day I die, which is something I swore I would never do.  I'll probably continue working for the state until I retire, even after I graduate college, that is if I EVER finish college.  The good news is, if I continue on this path, I can retire when I'm 52 years old, get a part time job, and double-dip from the system.  Oh, and somewhere along the way, I would like to raise a family. 

61. How old are you?
285 months.  You do the math.

62. Where do you see yourself when you are 40?
If it's flipping burgers at McDonalds, please shoot me now.

While I'm so new at this whole journal thing, I'm having trouble thinking of things to write about.  So, today, I have decided to enlighten you on my love for the Kansas City Chiefs.  

Ever since I was a wee girl, I loved football.  Maybe that's because I had a mother who was completely obsessed with it.  I can remember my grandma and grandpa coming out to the house every Sunday and Mom and Grandpa G. would be so engaged in the game, while Grandma G. read soap opera magazines.  I would watch the games with them, even though I had no clue what was going on.  I would just yell and cheer for the Chiefs.  As I got older, I began to actually understand the game and started loving it even more. 

Each year for Christmas, Grandma B. would get me something Chiefs.  I remember having a Chiefs trash can, a Chiefs clock, Chiefs pennants, Chiefs sweats, Chiefs earrings, etc. etc. etc.  The kids at school would give me shit.  “Why do you like the Chiefs??”  “They suck!!”  People still say that to me today.  And my answer is always the same; A loyal fan never gives up on their team.  

In recent years, my obsession with the Chiefs has risen to the max.  This is partly due to the fact that A) My mother and my other mother are obsessive fans as well and we watch all the games together, B) I married a sports fanatic (1 TV in our house is always on ESPN Sports Center, and C) I am totally in love with Tony Gonzalez.  For those of you who don’t know who Tony G. is, I will provide you with a picture.  He is the most bad-ass tight end in the NFL (and he has a quite nice tight end as well!)

Watching the Chiefs on TV is great.  But actually being at the game is indescribable.  Arrowhead Stadium has this certain aura about it that actually gives you chills when you’re there.  By the way, Arrowhead was voted the #1 loudest stadium in the NFL, as well as being the hardest for away-teams to play in.  That’s because we have the most kick-ass fans!!  Arrowhead has been coined the “Red Sea.”

For our anniversary this year, Brent and I went to a Chiefs game (how lucky that there just happened to be a Chiefs game on New Years Eve?!)  And because it was a holiday game, there were still some good tickets left.  We had AWESOME seats.  We were 23 rows up from the field, in the end zone.  The game was a blast.  We got drunker than shit (I fell down in the stands) and had a grand ‘ole time.  It was actually snowing during the game, but we didn’t really seem to notice….until the end of the game, when I couldn’t feel my ass or legs because they were numb.  But it was all worth it!  

So, next on the agenda of an obsessive Chiefs fanatic: getting a hold of some season tickets.  But that may be a few years down the road……

P.S.
Maggie's a Chiefs fan too!