haha, my boyfriend's sister found video of Jake Owen form the FSU Downtown getdown with him singing HIS version of Seminole wind
Here's the original for comparison. I LOVE THIS SONG.
And here's Jake's change to his hit "don't think I can't love you"
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Showing posts with label happy. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Spring Game Weekend
Last weekend was a doosey for sure. Crammed back to back with stuff to do, but overall a great time.
It all started when I got a call from my friend Alison at around 11:30 am on Friday telling me she HAD to get out of town (she lives in the Tampa area) and asked if it was cool if she crashed at my place. OF COURSE. I love when friends from out of town, but I was even more excited because I just so happened to be moving the next morning and an extra set of arms/legs to help move would be fine by me!
That night happened to be the lead up to Saturday's big FSU Football Spring Game (Garnet and Gold game), so accordingly there was a traditional "Downtown Getdown". Basically Tallahassee shuts down the down town area, puts food and drink vendors about and there is always at least one stage of live music.
Good times had by all. Especially since Jake Owens, who happens to be a FSU alumni (!) was scheduled to perform.
I didn't get any good shots of him on stage because I am short, was not near the front, and I only had my camera phone. Picture taking fail!
After the concert we went to a few of our favorite bars and sadly I may have had one too many martini's. I felt HORRIBLE the next day. I was a pathetic loser who could barely walk, let alone move anything. Thank God for amazing friends and an awesome boyfriend who did the moving. I am eternally grateful!
Later in the day when I had regained mobility and the ability to not feel like roadkill, we went to the Spring Game to watch our noles. It was a BEAUTIFUL day, which also means it was super sunny. Which means Alison adn I got fried, lol. We put on sunscreen repeatedly, but this is what happened to poo Alison when she lifted my necklace off her chest that she borrowed from me.
Ouch!
Of course I had a great time. I got to hang out with my favorite footballfreak Coach, Vic Viloria. He of course was in standard uniform with his black FSU shirt and khaki pants. Good ole' Vic.
After the game we were all pretty wiped out. We went and got dinner and calle dit an early night. Such party animals, I know.
The next day was spent getting brunch at Angelette's. If you have not been here, you are out of your mind. Absolutely delicious and such a bargain! After some shopping we parted ways with out visitor and back home to do laundry and other things that needed to be done. It wasn't a CRAZY weekend, but it was a damn fine one.
It all started when I got a call from my friend Alison at around 11:30 am on Friday telling me she HAD to get out of town (she lives in the Tampa area) and asked if it was cool if she crashed at my place. OF COURSE. I love when friends from out of town, but I was even more excited because I just so happened to be moving the next morning and an extra set of arms/legs to help move would be fine by me!
That night happened to be the lead up to Saturday's big FSU Football Spring Game (Garnet and Gold game), so accordingly there was a traditional "Downtown Getdown". Basically Tallahassee shuts down the down town area, puts food and drink vendors about and there is always at least one stage of live music.
One view of some downtown buildings
My view from my table out side 'Andrew's Capital Bar & Grill" (yum!)
Good times had by all. Especially since Jake Owens, who happens to be a FSU alumni (!) was scheduled to perform.
I didn't get any good shots of him on stage because I am short, was not near the front, and I only had my camera phone. Picture taking fail!
After the concert we went to a few of our favorite bars and sadly I may have had one too many martini's. I felt HORRIBLE the next day. I was a pathetic loser who could barely walk, let alone move anything. Thank God for amazing friends and an awesome boyfriend who did the moving. I am eternally grateful!
Later in the day when I had regained mobility and the ability to not feel like roadkill, we went to the Spring Game to watch our noles. It was a BEAUTIFUL day, which also means it was super sunny. Which means Alison adn I got fried, lol. We put on sunscreen repeatedly, but this is what happened to poo Alison when she lifted my necklace off her chest that she borrowed from me.
Of course I had a great time. I got to hang out with my favorite football
After the game we were all pretty wiped out. We went and got dinner and calle dit an early night. Such party animals, I know.
The next day was spent getting brunch at Angelette's. If you have not been here, you are out of your mind. Absolutely delicious and such a bargain! After some shopping we parted ways with out visitor and back home to do laundry and other things that needed to be done. It wasn't a CRAZY weekend, but it was a damn fine one.
Monday, March 21, 2011
How sweet it is....
I'm in a super awesome mood today. Why? Because FSU Men's Basketball just won and are going to the SWEET SIXTEEN in the NCAA tourney. They haven't made it that far in 18 years! It makes me proud. Even though them winning kinda ruined my bracket a little....but totally worth it. I guess its not all bad though considering everyone else in my fantasy bracket did what I did, so I am STILL the overall number one. Boo-ya!
Great job Guys! Can't wait to see you play VCU Friday @9:57pm.
Great job Guys! Can't wait to see you play VCU Friday @9:57pm.
Go Noles!!!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Spring Shopping
Since Tally has decided to have an early spring (woohoo!!!) and warm up considerably. I do believe it is time to start spring shopping. Oh how i love fun sandals and skirts/dresses!
Obsessed with lately:
Gianni bini "Gilliagan" sandals
BCBGeneration "Anja"
Pierre Dumas "Esther"
Blowfish "linnet"
Seychelles "Chant"
Anthropologie "an instant dress"
Anthropologie "Gulf Wing dress"
Oh, Spring. I love you!
Obsessed with lately:
Oh, Spring. I love you!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Friday, fun day
As I eagerly await opening day of FSU baseball in a mere 7 hours, I decided to bring more enjoyable videos to the public. Like most people here in Florida we are ALL ready for Spring to officially be here and swimming/bathing suit/beach days to be back. Have I mentioned how pasty pale I am? It's scary and you may be blinded by my glaringly white skin as of late.
Apparently Florida is not the only state eagerly awaiting the Spring, and a one "Professor Splash" from up north decided it was time to go diving......from three stories up....into a kiddie pool with 12 INCHES of water in it.
Yeah, Don't try this at home, folks.
Apparently Florida is not the only state eagerly awaiting the Spring, and a one "Professor Splash" from up north decided it was time to go diving......from three stories up....into a kiddie pool with 12 INCHES of water in it.
Yeah, Don't try this at home, folks.
Alright, enough of that - GO NOLES!!!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Cuteness overload
Last Saturday I was invited to attend my boyfriend's nephew's first birthday. As a gift I offered to bring my fancy camera, Fernando (it's name, deal with it, lol) and all his fancy attachments and be the photographer for the day so no one (specifically the mother) had to worry about photos not being taken. This was actually a really good excuse to use my beloved Fernando, but I also knew how much they would appreciate the opportunity to be more "in" the party then taking the pics themselves.
I'm going to go ahead and warn you. You may be overloaded with cuteness. This kid, Elijah(Eli) is so cute it makes your ovaries kick on at just the sight of him. Remember, you've been warned.
Oh and a puppy may or may not have been photographed with said adorable baby. Again, you've been warned!
The photographer becomes and unwilling model, this is my form of rebellion....
I'm going to go ahead and warn you. You may be overloaded with cuteness. This kid, Elijah(Eli) is so cute it makes your ovaries kick on at just the sight of him. Remember, you've been warned.
Oh and a puppy may or may not have been photographed with said adorable baby. Again, you've been warned!
Gratuitous shot of my handsome man (after he got the badminton bird cock stuck in the racket...)
The photographer becomes and unwilling model, this is my form of rebellion....
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
My Mimi
As I have already mentioned before in this blog here, I have grown up with what most people consider "older" parents. My parents met and married later in life than most, with my father being 9 years older than my mother on top of that. Add onto that my parents having trouble with having kids and I was not born until 7/8 years after they were married. Because of this my grandparents were much older than conventional grandparents, or in one case, already in severe failing health. By the time I was 7 both my father's parents had passed( with me never knowing his father) and before I was out of junior year of high school I only had my Grandmother, Mimi.
Now let me tell you about Mimi. Mimi is a badass. Yes, I said it. She is. My mother's mother to be exact. She is of Cherokee Indian decent, about 4 foot 10 and a ball of spitfire. She is currently 96 years young and still going strong. She lived on her own until she was 92 (with the help of nurses a few times a week) until we finally decided it was no longer safe for her to do so. Thankfully we did this in time before late-age onset Dementia set in. While most would think Dementia, or often mistakenly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease, would make us distraught or upset, but I actually feel the opposite. She is happier than she has been in years and in no way knows that she has little hearing left, is blind as a bat and cannot walk around much at all any more. She's is content in her own world that sometimes correctly includes my family, but most of the time does not. She always remembers our family yellow lab, Jackson, though. She loves her daily therapy dog visits. The Assisted Living Facility graciously allowed my mother to bring the old yellow lab for everyone to pet and love on once he passed therapy dog regulations. All the old men there can't wait to see his wagging tail and big brown eyes everyday.
But back to why I originally posted this blog entry - This morning I came across another blog here and was struck by the article posted. This article was describing my Grandmother. To the T. My grandmother has to have her daily chocolate/ice cream and is constantly carrying around "her baby" (a baby doll my mother gave her). As long as she has these, she is as pleased as punch. The article from the blog post is a must read for anyone who has does or ever had a parent/grandparent with Dementia and/or Alzheimer's.
I wish more Assisted Living facilities were more like the one mentioned in the article and the one my Grandmother is thankfully in.
An excerpt form the article below:
Now let me tell you about Mimi. Mimi is a badass. Yes, I said it. She is. My mother's mother to be exact. She is of Cherokee Indian decent, about 4 foot 10 and a ball of spitfire. She is currently 96 years young and still going strong. She lived on her own until she was 92 (with the help of nurses a few times a week) until we finally decided it was no longer safe for her to do so. Thankfully we did this in time before late-age onset Dementia set in. While most would think Dementia, or often mistakenly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease, would make us distraught or upset, but I actually feel the opposite. She is happier than she has been in years and in no way knows that she has little hearing left, is blind as a bat and cannot walk around much at all any more. She's is content in her own world that sometimes correctly includes my family, but most of the time does not. She always remembers our family yellow lab, Jackson, though. She loves her daily therapy dog visits. The Assisted Living Facility graciously allowed my mother to bring the old yellow lab for everyone to pet and love on once he passed therapy dog regulations. All the old men there can't wait to see his wagging tail and big brown eyes everyday.
But back to why I originally posted this blog entry - This morning I came across another blog here and was struck by the article posted. This article was describing my Grandmother. To the T. My grandmother has to have her daily chocolate/ice cream and is constantly carrying around "her baby" (a baby doll my mother gave her). As long as she has these, she is as pleased as punch. The article from the blog post is a must read for anyone who has does or ever had a parent/grandparent with Dementia and/or Alzheimer's.
I wish more Assisted Living facilities were more like the one mentioned in the article and the one my Grandmother is thankfully in.
An excerpt form the article below:
Giving Alzheimer’s Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate
PHOENIX — Margaret Nance was, to put it mildly, a difficult case. Agitated, combative, often reluctant to eat, she would hit staff members and fellow residents at nursing homes, several of which kicked her out. But when Beatitudes nursing home agreed to an urgent plea to accept her, all that changed.
Disregarding typical nursing-home rules, Beatitudes allowed Ms. Nance, 96 and afflicted with Alzheimer’s, to sleep, be bathed and dine whenever she wanted, even at 2 a.m. She could eat anything, too, no matter how unhealthy, including unlimited chocolate.
And she was given a baby doll, a move that seemed so jarring that a supervisor initially objected until she saw how calm Ms. Nance became when she rocked, caressed and fed her “baby,” often agreeing to eat herself after the doll “ate” several spoonfuls.
Dementia patients at Beatitudes are allowed practically anything that brings comfort, even an alcoholic “nip at night,” said Tena Alonzo, director of research. “Whatever your vice is, we’re your folks,” she said.
Once, Ms. Alonzo said: “The state tried to cite us for having chocolate on the nursing chart. They were like, ‘It’s not a medication.’ Yes, it is. It’s better than Xanax.”
It is an unusual posture for a nursing home, but Beatitudes is actually following some of the latest science. Research suggests that creating positive emotional experiences for Alzheimer’s patients diminishes distress and behavior problems. ...read the rest here
And she was given a baby doll, a move that seemed so jarring that a supervisor initially objected until she saw how calm Ms. Nance became when she rocked, caressed and fed her “baby,” often agreeing to eat herself after the doll “ate” several spoonfuls.
Dementia patients at Beatitudes are allowed practically anything that brings comfort, even an alcoholic “nip at night,” said Tena Alonzo, director of research. “Whatever your vice is, we’re your folks,” she said.
Once, Ms. Alonzo said: “The state tried to cite us for having chocolate on the nursing chart. They were like, ‘It’s not a medication.’ Yes, it is. It’s better than Xanax.”
It is an unusual posture for a nursing home, but Beatitudes is actually following some of the latest science. Research suggests that creating positive emotional experiences for Alzheimer’s patients diminishes distress and behavior problems. ...read the rest here
Monday, January 3, 2011
Chick-fila-a Bowl Champions!
Sounds more like a food ad than a football game, but whatever, we won!
here's a good recap article and video for you to enjoy the Seminole Victory over the Gamecocks and Steve Spurier...
FSU 26, South Carolina 17
*all pictures taken from Orlando Sentinel
here's a good recap article and video for you to enjoy the Seminole Victory over the Gamecocks and Steve Spurier...
FSU 26, South Carolina 17
*all pictures taken from Orlando Sentinel
Friday, December 3, 2010
Christmas List
My mother has been asking me for the last couple of weeks what I want for Christmas. Funny how the older we get, the more "practical" the gifts I ask for have become. Well, maybe not ALL of the gifts I ask for are practical....we all remember the tiger blanket/snuggie/booty buddy from urbanoutfitters.....
But I do have a list of items I would LOVE but I feel bad for asking for. Is that weird? Or maybe it's just me...
Either way, here's a list of some of my favs for this year:
Kate Spade Lever Back Earrings in red/ruby (but I'd take the emerald or black!)
Sony - Internet Connectable/Wi-Fi Ready Blu-ray Disc Player
But I do have a list of items I would LOVE but I feel bad for asking for. Is that weird? Or maybe it's just me...
Either way, here's a list of some of my favs for this year:
Kate Spade Lever Back Earrings in red/ruby (but I'd take the emerald or black!)
Michael Kors Women's Leather Zip Front Motocross Jacket
Tickets to the BCS Orange Bowl in Miami or the Chick-fil-A Bowl Game (depending on which one FSU goes to, preferably the orange bowl- BCS baby!!!)
I do love my list thus far :)
Monday, October 11, 2010
Mosquitos and beer and football, oh my!
This past weekend myself and three of my friends decided to escape tally and go camping at one of my favorite spots on the beach.
We headed out to St. Joseph State Park early Saturday and planned to stay the night and head back Sunday around noon. A quick trip, but a nice one just the same. Now some of you may be wondering why in the WORLD would I, of all people, be miss watching a football game. And this is not just any game, but the FSU vs. Miami game. Two reasons- 1) it was an away game and 2) there is always radios to listen to the game on (plus the Sunday replays on SUN network in Florida).
I was especially happy because I got to break out my precious....errr, I mean my Nikon again and go to town. Still far from where I want to be as "artistic" goes, but never thought it'd be overnight.
Without further ado.....a crapload of pics to give a summary of the trip:
The beach
The weekend was fun despite the outrageous amount of Skeeters. For those non-southern speakers, that's country for mosquitos.
and yay noles for whoopin' on those Canes - 45-17!!!
We headed out to St. Joseph State Park early Saturday and planned to stay the night and head back Sunday around noon. A quick trip, but a nice one just the same. Now some of you may be wondering why in the WORLD would I, of all people, be miss watching a football game. And this is not just any game, but the FSU vs. Miami game. Two reasons- 1) it was an away game and 2) there is always radios to listen to the game on (plus the Sunday replays on SUN network in Florida).
I was especially happy because I got to break out my precious....errr, I mean my Nikon again and go to town. Still far from where I want to be as "artistic" goes, but never thought it'd be overnight.
Without further ado.....a crapload of pics to give a summary of the trip:
The beach
Sunset fun
The campsite
My friend's idea on how to split wood since we forgot a hatchet/axe. Trust me, hilarity ensued...
The next day we stopped in the GORGEOUS Apalachicola, Fl. Very possibly my favorite little beach town in the world.
Fantastic lunch. Everyone should stop here on their way through.
The weekend was fun despite the outrageous amount of Skeeters. For those non-southern speakers, that's country for mosquitos.
and yay noles for whoopin' on those Canes - 45-17!!!
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