Sex...

... And The City that is! Last night was amazing. Every bit of the girls night I could have asked for.

After a stressful three days at work I left the office 15 minutes early and went to the liquor store. I bought the bottle of Tequila so we can have the Bradshaw after we went to the movies. I showed up at Jo's house and Andrea and the rest of the girls came. We made cosmos for our pre-movie drink and even brought a sippy cup with us. Meeting more girls at the theatre there was about 20 of us who went to see the 6:30 showing of Sex And The City and OMG... it was amazing. We laughed, we cried and I was getting text messages via a vibrating phone... that was fun but not the real thing... ;-)

I was completely decked out in full Sex And City attire... gold, strappy heels and yes this was the first time I wore heels, wide leg jeans, a cute tan/gold low cut tank top (yes the girls were showing off a bit for the event), and gold jewelry.

After the movie most of the girls went out to dinner, Jo and I went back to her house as her daughter had friends over and they are all 16 yr. olds. We called another girlfriend, made the Bradshaw (which was the signature after party drink from the NYC premiere) and went out to the gazebo and drank, talked, laughed and had a great time.

Vodka and Tequila both did me well last night as did the show. I loved it and recommend every female to see it with their friends, it is totally worth the money. And splurge on some movie popcorn and get a soda too - go for the whole experience!!!

Victoria's Secret

Ok, how many emails do you get from Victoria's Secret??? I easily get at least one a day!!! Seriously that is at least 5 a week, if not more!!!! What are they becoming Macy's or Raymour & Flannigan and have a sale every other day???!!!

Photo Op

OMG... forgot to tell you I had the photo shoot with my surgeon - talk about uncomfortable... the camera men had us basically on top on one another. Dude... he is married and I was his patient, not lover! Anyway he did the shoot so sometime soon my article and photo will be the new highlight of Baystate Medical Center's marketing materials??? Ok, poster child??? Maybe newsletter??? When it's official I will post it up!

By the way he said the surgery on my ankle was a success, he was impressed with my progress in that I can run again (ok a mile but compared not not moving my foot for 9 months I will take it), biking 25-35 miles in a shot and teaching spinning. He also said I was going to be a topic of his round table discussion coming up soon too. I am going to be famous, or at least my OS Trigonum is! :-)
~xoxo

Another Club Visit Equals Interesting Times

First I have to give Ryan mad props to being a good sport for the post two days ago (see below) and who also read more than his post and kept quiet (or so I hope) about what he read. We all know which post I am talking about when I say Ryan works at the same club I do... But Ryan, a girl has to do what a girl has to do sometimes.

So as you may or may not know I stopped by the club after work today for a meeting, which never happened. But I did hang around for a bit and yes Ryan was there - how I know he read the blog. There was a whole bunch of us in the course of two hours in and out of the managers office... some for work, some for fun and some losers like me just hanging around and killing the time before I needed to head home! However, I am glad I stayed because the best line of the night came to fruition - in membership the saying goes a little something like "Service the members, each and every one." So last I knew membership was mostly male, if not all by now, and I want to know how these males are servicing the members and can I become one again???!!!! Am I missing out on something now that I am an instructor???!!! :-)

Ryan, you seem to like the saying so how is you service your members???

On another note, why is it everyone lately has had issues and trauma with the RMV??? I almost have to go there after getting pulled over by cops in the middle of a work day on a coffee run - thanks Mr. Officer for liking my cute face and saying the fact I work for the School Dept. is going to get me from not being towed, plus I bought him a coffee... oh and thanks for reminding me I can go online versus go to the RMV for what would be half of my life in the middle of the day!!

Ryan apparently had some issues there as well. I can't really remember the whole context of his story except he was trying to change his car registration from CT to MA and then his car stalled in front a liquor store... ok convenient can I say???? And in the middle of the day... He said he went in and got a beer and sat in the car for a good 25 minutes or so...all while never drinking the beer because he had to go to work after. Um, yeah right Ry!!! Just like I went to Uno's for lunch today, sat outside in the sun and didn't drink... oh wait, I didn't. Damn I knew I forgot something! ;-)

Anyway, if you want to be serviced or just have a good time go see Ryan to join the club that is!
Get your minds out of the gutter!!!

p.s. no major cleavage today while there!
~xoxo

My Awakening...Ok, Again ;-)

After my lovely time at the club, see post below, I went to meet with my fav professor Sandi. Sandi was going to help me review my resume and make it global and more marketable. I sat with her for an hour talking about my current job, my time at MM, what I want, what I like and when she interjected with such valuable information I felt myself kicking myself. I know, that last part sounds funny but think about the last time you wanted to kick yourself. I am listening to Sandi tell me things about marketing, positioning yourself, branding, etc. and all of the sudden a light bulb is going off in my head. I know this stuff - I know about branding, self promotion, etc.

I have my undergrad in Public Relations and Marketing... I know exactly what she is telling me. Why didn't I realize this already?? I started realizing I have lost, no not lost, pushed away my knowledge of PR and Marketing because my current role is more financial. I don't have a day to day use for PR/Marketing so I started storing it away in the back of my brain and Sandi unlocked that door. I can't hide from the realities of PR for too long, it is after all what I love and I am so thankful to Sandi for helping me unlock this door and helping me to realize I can't let my passion die or fade away just because my current role isn't ideal. I can't hide me or not be me... I can however continue to learn and enhance my PR/Marketing skills and incorporate what I can to any role I am in, even if not so apparent.

Thanks Sandi!
~xoxo

I Was Eating Steak And Got Stung By A Bee In My House

This is true but no it did not happen to me. I happened to pop over to the club this afternoon to meet with my manager and review a few things. On my way out I stopped by the office to get my stuff. Ryan, who works in membership, was sitting at a desk frequented by G.S. and so many membership consultants. Ryan Callan, his real name, was there with someone else and I happened to make a comment about how May will now just fade away with nothing exciting left as Memorial Day has come and gone.

In conversation about the weekend's events of boating, tanning, BBQing Ryan said he just had steak at home which made him happy because he was able to think about the weekend again. He then blurts out "I got stung by a bee" and follows it with "while I was home eating steak in my house." I stopped dead in my tracks... "what?" I said. "You got stung by a bee while eating steak in your house?" I managed to get it out without laughing. Please note this actually happened about an hour before we had this conversation. Seriously who in the world as such awful luck???

First off, if there is a bee around you know I am going to flip out... in a nice way but so not a fan of bees, or spiders but this post isn't about me. Ryan, how can you not tell the bee is around especially when it lands on your forearm?? Is the steak that good you couldn't swat it away??? If so, come cook steak for me and I will let you know if I can give up knowing I am going to get stung for the steak.

The other person in the office laughed and then shared his awful story about eating a sandwich and a bee flying in his mouth and stinging him. Awful but I know it was true and is so much easier for me to believe. Come on Ry, stung by a bee in your house... while conscious... did you not see the bee??? Do you know how silly this sounds???

Not sure if you are single but if so I can honestly see this as a good story to share on a date. I know I would have a good laugh and it would show your comfortable side if you can handle a crack or two being made, oh wait... that happened already between us - not the date part, just me busting you. I couldn't let it go, I hope you understand. And ladies...not sure if Ryan is single but he is good looking so you can't help but be intrigued by this story and think... "how cute yet how ridiculous" a combination we all love.

Ryan really is a good sport, I told him I couldn't let this go and I was even going to blog about it. Maybe he can send me a pic so I can post it along with his story.

Remember Phoebe from Friends and those songs she would sing - Smelly Cat to name one? If she was still around, ok I know it was a TV Show and she was a character but go with me on this one, couldn't you see this as a song - "I was eating steak and got stung by a bee in my house/" I can see her sitting in the Central Perk singing this song!!!! Or maybe this is a monologue by a comedian or a short story. Actually it would be a great icebreaker for the next "bonding" event you need to go to, and I am sure Ryan wouldn't mind you borrowing it but make the story good!!! And Ryan, if we are ever in an all staff meeting where we need to share something, I promise to act like I know nothing about this. Seriously, how amazing would this be for an ice breaker??? But you have to be willing to take a hit on this one, Ryan was.

Thanks Ry for being a good sport.
~xoxo

Summer Kick Off at the Cape

This Memorial Day weekend was the best. Although I do find it hard to sleep with someone and not have sex with them. Yeah, that is right... Matt and I slept together but we did not have sex. Do you know how hard it was??? I actually was the one who held the cards and made the decision but it is still hard. To fall alseep next to someone, cuddle, etc. I know B.L. would understand as he is going through the same thing.

Besides the sleeping arrangements it was a blast. Honestly Matt and I may as well have been dating but that is just not in the cards for us now. It was him and I, his brothers and their wives, kids, some friends and his parents came down Sunday. We relaxed, drank, laid out, BBQ, have a lobster clam bake, I went biking with a neighbor, and we all had a blast.

The neighbor I went biking with, Jenny, was sweet. She was 53 and had two sons in high school, her husband a doctor. They were down for the weekend as well. We went out Sunday and Monday for 30 and 25 miles respectively. We talked about Matt, our relationship, my ankle surgery, her life, etc. She is a very wise, fit woman and made my biking on the Cape that much more fun than me doing it alone.

The weather was nice, the water was a wee bit chilly for me but the kids liked it. Overall a perfect weekend. Here are some pictures from the Felix Family Compound.

The Kitchen... My dream... I love cooking in it!!!

I Get My Way ;-)

I picked up my laptop yesterday and I am loving it!!!! :-) Say hi to the new pink dell!

Second, I met with the manager at the club yesterday. Of course I put on a push up bra and low cut shirt too. Ok, so I knew he would actually listen to the words coming out of my mouth if I did this and he would focus and not distract easily. Guys can be so funny!! Anyway, yours truly gets her class back and is starting a new program with the manager - an 8 week weight loss cycling program with Mercy Medical patients. Yep, that'd be me the instructor. Girl shows some cleavage and gets her way... they don't teach this is MBA programs... but I definitely know when and with who to work my assets!

I am blogging form what I call the Felix Family compound in Brewster. I love it here, can I come more often??? I am here with my ex Matt and some friends. As long as his cousin Danny doesn't show we are good. I can't deal with the trauma ands stress he brings us, and the drugs he got caught up in... Guess when I dated Matt and not him he fell apart...oops!

The beach is a right out the window and only feet away... Tonight I am cooking dinner and hopefully the weather will hold for us to go out after and play some mini golf and get ice cream. We are having a big lobster/clam bake Monday...can't wait.

Miss you all and see you soon!
~xoxox

New Laptop

This weekend I will begin blogging from my new computer... a new pink Dell. I can't wait!!! Time to put my 9 year old Dell desktop to rest.

RIP big, huge computer. You served me well.
~xoxo

Getting Old or Feeling Like a Kid Again!!!

I was exhausted all day yesterday and with good reason, I ran around all last week and weekend. Sitting on alumni boards keeps me busy this time of year for events so I was back and forth between Boston and Longmeadow, MA all week. Friday night was rehearsal for graduation and then dinner after. Saturday saw shopping for gifts, car appt., nails, and a sweet 16 party. Sunday was a baby shower, graduation and then party. I actually looked forward to Monday but when it came - I was too exhausted to pay attention. I had everything in me to make it through the day. And when I did I went tanning and then to get my bike and low and behold locked myself out of my car. Yeah, lovely. So I waited outside in the breeze filled with pollen for a half hour... not happy!!!

Long story short, trust me I could go on... I was in bed before the sun went down and the street lights came on. Yes, I was falling asleep at 7:30 and in bed by 8 and don't you know slept soundly until 5:30 a.m. Ok, so I was awoken around 11:30 from Vegas who was heading home from the casino and apologized for not being home earlier. That's ok for me because I would have fallen asleep on him anyway so our fun night would not have been so fun!

B.L. said he was in bed by 8:30... are 27's year olds starting a trend??? We certainly have quite the busy lives, especially on weekends whether partying hard or golfing or partying lightly for multiple events. So my question is, are we really getting older or do we enjoy going to bed before the sun goes down??? We all know we hated it when we were 7 years old but is it true, do we appreciate it now??
~xoxo

Fighting for the Truth and Fairness

Have you ever been let go for something for no reason? I was recently, as a spin instructor as the club I work at. I was taken off one class in Sept. for trying to boost numbers but as I was also told to rehab my ankle, but once numbers got up there I could have it back if I also agreed to meet with the new director regarding my class style. First off I was cleared to teach and I also taught off the bike, I had the meeting and he liked my format but then he turned around and said "I never said you can have your class back." I let it go and distanced myself, still was teaching one class. Well that class was taken out from under me this week for no reason this time at all.

I called the corporate office and formally filed a complaint, am in the process of contacting a lawyer, speaking to the director of my club - who is doing nothing, talking to anyone who can help me. It is not an easy process but I had been let go wrongfully and I am going to fight this. He didn't cancel my classes for numbers reasons he just went and put other people on the schedule, friends of his. Hmmm, and they aren't drawing anymore numbers than me or the other instructors he has on the schedule.

Funny too because isn't this wrongful termination of a disabled person or discrimination as he wage his war against me when I was in a cast, with a broken ankle for 10 months!!!!

Pray that I get this resolved in a fair way. And I am not the only one he is doing this too, he is slowly getting rid of the other EL instructors.

~xoxo

The Perfect Description

B.L. sent me the perfect description of myself today, well of course outside of me being called Karen from Will & Grace.

You said you love city life.....Springfield doesn't really fit in with that type of mindset since the town sucks and there's nothing to do here ever. You seem like more of a walk/take the bus to work girl after stopping at the local Starbucks while wearing over sized sunglasses regardless of the season with a trendy outfit that may or may not be accessorized with a scarf.

For those of you who know me I know you would agree. How perfect and from B.L. who in all honesty isn't 100% in my life. But let me update you anyway. The poor guy has no "girl' friends and apparently feels comfortable enough with me and trusts my opinions to ask me about his current dating situation. Seriously??? But I went along with it and it actually opened up both of us more to speak truthfully and we found out things we didn't know when we were seeing each other. I don't know that anything will ever grow from the friendship but it is nice to know him. Really, he has a good heart he just is immature... not in the partying, drinking sense but in sometimes just no idea how to communicate or relate to a girl.

My description has made me smile all day!

Dear Abby or Dear Kristina???

I got the strangest text message yesterday... "Dude, I am starting to get a complex. Erin and I never hook up." This from B, the guy I was seeing. OMG is all I had to say. But me being me had to know more so I responded encouraging more info. He sleeps at Erin's house and very rarely do they kiss or have sex... how weird. I told him if he was staying with me he wouldn't have that issue and I know Matt could verify that for him. Matt and I never had issues in bed, or out of either! :-) I continued being a good friend and promised everything would be ok and gave some ideas, suggestions, etc. I know - how good can I be???!!!! Somehow we got onto us never having sex and maybe we should have, maybe we should do the casual thing, etc. Still today we have gone back and forth on that topic.

I do feel bad for him, I feel bad for any guy in that situation. I am being the sweetest person I can be in this situation. I am not a bitchy person... ok not a major bitch, so I didn't just tell him to F off... I could have but part of me realizes he came to me for a reason. Whether he trusts me and my advice, still likes me, has no one else... he came to me and I respect that. I don't like it but I respect it.

So this makes yet another guy in my life who looks to me for female advice... and another "ex" doing so. First I think I should be a saint, second I am thinking I need to start an advice column or something where I give this advice to all people. I am amazed by how many people, mostly males, look to me for advice. Do they realize I am still single??? Funny because I just watched a few re-runs of Sex and the City... my all time fav show, and now I feel like Carrie Bradshaw. I really do feel like CB... she writes advice columns about love, finding love, etc. and I share advice on how to stay in love or leave a relationship and hold strong. All while being the single one!!! I do have a great network of friends, some older who help me every day keep going. It isn't easy helping others stay or get into a relationship when you are then the one to stay home at night. I am happy and sad all at the same time.

So what to do??? Do I say no more or cherish the fact I am the "go-to" girl and live it up?
~xoxo