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S and I went to Penn State this weekend for our annual trip to watch a football game in the rain. S has season tickets and it makes him feel warm and fuzzy to see me wear blue and white and sit on really uncomfortable seats. I haven't sat as close to some of my family members as I did to the poor guy sitting next to me.

This is the third year we have made this pilgrimage to State College, PA. The first year we went, it poured. The second year we went, it was so cold I couldn't feel any of my extremities for 24 hours. And was heckled by those around me for having the audacity to bring a blanket. This year, once again, it rained. The weather gods are testing me.

All in all, though, the trip was very fun. We ate a lot, including hamburgers, a sausage and pepper sandwich, a soft pretzel and this...

Exhibit A - a sandwich consisting of rib meat, pulled pork and cole slaw. S ate the entire thing in about three bites.

Exhibit B - the aftermath. It wasn't pretty.

We also saw Amish people, cows and more farm houses than I have ever seen in one place. And of course, at the game we saw the most white shirts on any group of people ever. It had to be some kind of Guinness world record. And I got to wear a poncho.

Travel with S is fun and always an adventure. On the ride home, the Mini became tired and decided one of its tires no longer wished to be inflated. In spite of lots of rain, a very scary diner in Blairstown, New Jersey and a salty AAA tow truck driver, S and I stayed calm and even managed to sneak in a Target trip. I am now stocked up on stockings, workout pants and snacks. And the Mini is currently being outfitted with the world's most expensive tire. And S, well, he got to see Penn State kick some Illinois butt. That's all he ever needs.

my horoscope today

Although you may feel better about yourself today, you aren't quite ready to let go of an issue that has been bothering you. But obsessing over a molehill could turn it into a mountain, so be conscious of what you think about. Placing your attention on the positive attributes of love is healthier than focusing on the negativity of fear.

I should sky-write that last sentence or at least tattoo it across my ass.

on my wish list

1. An I-Phone (I am really behind the times)
2. A new wallet since the one I have likes to eat my money
3. A massage
4. Bliss steep clean face mask
5. Workout clothes for fall/winter
6. Suits for work that fit correctly
7. A cupcake

today's irony

The robotic voice in Grand Central wished me a nice day (twice) but not one person standing by me in a crowd of about 50 said "bless you" when I sneezed. And I even covered my mouth.

today is so good

So very very good. I get married in 8 months and move on to bigger and better things in 12. I feel quite optimistic. It's exciting to think about how things somehow always manage to work themselves out.

this weekend in nyc

Celebrities were definitely stalking me. In one weekend I saw:

1. Ian Ziering walking out of Penn Station (ok, technically not a celebrity anymore, but he did play Steve Sanders!)
2. Jason Biggs and some random girl carrying dry cleaning at Hudson and Bethune. Sighting was unconfirmed until random girl called him Jason.
3. Tommy Hilfiger on Broome Street in Soho with his daughter. Both are short.
4. Socialite whose name I cannot remember at Delicatessen on Prince and Lafayette.
Side Note: Food was quite good. Service was quite bad. Don't come too hungry and expect a serious wait. Assessment: wait until they pull it together and hire more servers.
5. Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger walking on Broome Street in the LES. This sighting was cool enough for me to see paparazzi pictures posted this morning right around where I saw them. But where were the paparazzi? I didn't see a thing. Plus, why didn't they take a picture of me? Makes no sense at all.

love actually would be my first choice

Today is one of those days where I would be very happy to make a cup of tea, curl up under a cashmere blanket and watch sappy movies all night. Clearly, I'm in a mood and I feel a little bad for S that he has to deal with me. (He would probably argue that he deserves more than just a little sympathy).

So instead and due to that little bit of sympathy for S, I am getting dressed and heading downtown for Mexican food tonight. The upside is that we are going to Mexicana Mama and the company for dinner will be lovely as well.

To perk myself up, I am researching my next big purchase. Shoes or bag?

Both. Definitely both.

In the next month I might be faced with a big decision. To distract myself, I will just day dream about walking downtown and handing over my credit card for these.

Shoes really do make everything better. If only I could find a more inexpensive habit.

it's so cute i can't stand it

I need to find to find a reason to buy him. Any reason at all will do.

happiness is

Watching Privileged and ordering from Uncle Nick's.

things that make me happy right now

1. Google Chat
2. Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips
3. Changing into my flip flops
4. My upcoming spa appointment
5. Brunch
6. Making it to the gym on time
7. The New York Public Library
8. My sign-in book
9. Finding the perfect gift
10. Making lists