Big Weekend

Well, it's been a busy 3 days.

The husband turned 35 today. I'm trying to remember that one day I too will be 35, and won't consider myself old. So I probably shouldn't call him old either.

The exciting news of the weekend: we bought a new car. Now let me preface this with I HATE buying cars. We got the truck last year and that was painful, and I really wasn't looking forward to this purchase either. But last week the DH's work car died, and it is not very economically smart for either one of us to consider the truck to be a daily driver. So for the vast majority of the day Friday I shopped car lots. What a pain in the butt. Even having worked at a dealership for nearly 4 years I still can't stand salesmen. But at the end of the day, I had 4 cars, each at different lots that had peaked my interest.

And so after a morning of discussng options with the hub, we made the smart choice. Now when I say we made the smart choice, we chose the car that had the fewest miles (17,000), the least obnoxious color (steel grey), the best warranty (6 years 60,000 miles) and of course, the cheapest price tag (~$10,000) and consequently we now own probably the most boring car on the road, a 2008 Kia Optima. I looked at Subaru's, Nissan's, and even a Fusion that all would have been great, fun cars to own, but in the end, we chose the one that would have the least painful monthly payment. So I cry a little bit when I think about the DH driving my Camry (re: my baby) everyday, but at least it's staying in the family.

And so the other big news of the weekend is that I actually got out to ride my bike this morning. The weather was so gorgeous I had to go out. I only did 20 miles because with launch happening yesterday, I think I have had hard workouts 6 days in a row, and I teach 5 days next week. It sure felt good to get out.

I am currently having mental trauma as I try to decide whether I want to put myself on the "fast track" to finishing school. It would mean taking 2 classes nearly every session from now, until the end of the year. The program is set up so that you are really are only supposed to take one class a session, but that would mean I would not be done until August 2010, and not get to "walk" until May, 2011 (Gonzaga only holdes one graduation a year). So, I am hoping to be able to make that decision here sometime soon. If I decide to do it, I will probably have to shut down all things fun, including this blog.

Fallon's review of the Britney Spears concert - the good, the bad, and the very disturbing

So, for about 3 months now I have been the proud owner of a golden ticket to see Britney Spears in concert last Thursday in Tacoma. One of my best girlfriends asked if I wanted to go and I honestly couldn't think of a reason not to and I am so glad I went.

Now...I know what you are thinking....and let me just stop you. For all of her personal short comings, one has to give her credit for the fact she is a helluva performer. I do believe she has more talent in her little finger that I have now (or will ever have) in my entire body. And if you think I am wrong, then I challenge you to move/dance like her, in 5 inch heels...for 2+ hours.

Suffice to say it was one of the best shows I have ever seen. The circus act was first rate, the singing of the opening act (Pussycat Dolls) was fantastic, and all around, it was a great time.

Now...the crowd at this concert was entertaining in a completely different matter. Looking at some of the people at this concert was sort of like looking at a train wreck. It's gross...it's disturbing...and yet, I just can't look away. I saw more cellulite that night than I think I have seen in 5 years. More leg...more boob...just way too much skin in general being flashed around. I think the amazement came from the fact that there are people out there who are going to wear what they want regardless of what they look like or what anyone else thinks about them. This is kind of an interesting concept to me because I feel like I am always scrutinizing how I look. God forbid anyone think ill of me because of what I am wearing.

So the only real annoying part of the who night (aside from the 13 year olds who feel the need to scream that type of scream that makes normal people's ear's bleed) was the group of 5 girls sitting directly in front of us. These girls could not have been much older than 21 and I wouldn't even have guessed them for that old except they walked in with beer. Well it became very obvious very quickly that they were DRUNK. They were dancing and falling into each other, and dropping stuff on the people in front of them, and taking one drunk group photo after another (seriously...how many drunk group photos can one post on their MySpace page?).

Oh ya...and they kissed each other. Several times.

Now..let me just say one thing. I went to a college and lived in a town where homosexuality was prevalent. I'm not going to say it was blatant or offensive, but you knew it was part of the culture, and you knew who was apart of it (mainly the entire women's rugby team). And I don't have a problem with it. I figure what people do in their spare time is their business.

But when you get 5 younger (and presumably straight upon first inspection) females in a group and they start hugging and kissing each other, I become disturbed.

I have to say...even in the height of my partying years (which were very short) and even at my very drunk-est...never, ever, did it occur to me to kiss my best girl friends on the lips. I love them like sisters and I would give my life for them...but I don't need to swap spit with them. Seriously...when did this become a socially acceptable practice.

And toward the end of the concert, it became very apparent. Right before the encore, they showed a video montage of Britney's music videos, and other highlights of her career. And one part of the video was the kiss she shared with Madonna. It's all becoming clear to me now...

The clothes, the kissing, the lack of self-restraint...so many of the people at this concert just want to be Britney. Hey, I get idolization...but there is a limit.

But all in all, I still have to say that it was one fantastic concert. And if you get the chance, I highly recommend you go. My iTunes is now about 10 songs heavier. That's right...all Britney songs that I now, really like.

Nothing real interesting to talk about

I don't want to say that I have gotten lazy and thats why I have not blogged in 3+ weeks because its really more I don't have anything interesting to talk about.

Life just...is. School is school, job is job, life is life.

In a couple of weeks the Body Combat class I have been team teaching at the gym will officially be just "mine" so I am looking forward to that. Other than that...I'm just trying to get ready for what will be an interesting summer.

I really want to get out and ride more this summer than I have in the past. But as usual, I have just way too much crap on my plate to really be able to dedicate myself to riding. Case in point. This morning was the first really beautiful morning we have had this year. Was I able to go out and ride and enjoy it? No. At 9:30 this morning I had to be at Lourdes hospital to do a couple interviews for a class project, and at 3, I had practice for the upcoming Body Combat new release. Perfect day for riding wasted. Ug.

But this summer should be good. With no race car in the garage I feel like my summer has just completed opened up. Yes I will still have school, and I am going to take 3 classes over the 2 summer sessions, with one of them being my 3 day residency class, but I plan on taking time to ride, and hopefully kayak a bit, and train for a triathlon.