Pumpkin died today. I don't think it's really set in yet. I can't believe I lost both of my cats in the same year. I've had Pumpkin for 15 years and now she's gone.

International Bowl.

I was pretty bummed when I realized this place was gone. Some how I don't think we're going to find another place where we can buy 15 shots for $19.

Man, it has been for freakin ever since I updated. I'm not sure if anyone even still reads this but I just thought I'd put out there what's going on in my life right now. Well, there's always all kinds of personal drama going on but the big news is that I'm in the process of hopefully opening a bakery.

If I get my way, it will actually be a cupcakery but we'll see. I'm working on launching an online business currently and hope to have a storefront in 8 months or so. It all depends on how well the online business does and whether or not I can find some investors/get a decent loan. So we shall see.

I've been spending about three days a week baking, working on perfecting my recipes, and doing a lot of research online. I ordered and received bakery boxes that I was ridiculously excited about. Jacky is working on my logo and as soon as that's done then she's doing the website and then I'll be official. Right now I'm only making cupcakes with the exception of one cookie recipe that I'm using. The whole process is pretty overwhelming... getting a business license, becoming incorporated, knowing all the regulations that apply to food preparation, and just getting my name/product out there but it's exciting, too, and I'm having fun - which is the most important part.

Annnnyhow. More updates to come as things happen!

Defamer on last night's Golden Globes.

Stop what you’re doing, go back to the TiVo, and replay the first five minutes of last night’s broadcast, an introductory montage of red carpet arrivals set to a “special” version of the already dangerously insipid Pussycat Dolls song “Don’t Cha.” If you don’t find yourself rummaging around the kitchen for a blender large enough to fit around the human head by the time they sing, “Don’t cha love that Russell can throw left hooks”/Don’t cha know the cowboy with his good looks?” you’re far more generous souls than we are.

Now I remember why I don't drink that much anymore. I'm kind of shaking but goddamn last night was fun. Sterling's the best =).

Jacky and I seriously need a chaperone when we go out together. It's getting ridiculous.

Mysteriously throwing my back out = bad.

A couple of ultram and a significant amount of wine = good.

Indigo LT: oh please
Indigo LT: come the fuck on
GabrielK555: Well, bring the fuck over here
GabrielK555: and I promise I will come on it
Indigo LT: lmao
Indigo LT: you procure me some blow and I'll think about it
GabrielK555: Wow
GabrielK555: so you'll fuck me for blow?
Indigo LT: well when you put it that way....
GabrielK555: That's actually really hot
GabrielK555: and really wrong
GabrielK555: all at the same time
Indigo LT: that's how I roll

This is one of those times when you wish you could go back in time to the night before and tell yourself "don't bother going out, it won't be worth the money or the loss of sleep". It wasn't a complete waste, it just wasn't that fun. I feel okay today but that's probably due to the fact that I didn't drink. Aside from Michael, the people that we were with were.... I dunno. I just didn't click with them. The people that I wanted to be there weren't.

I would do just about anything to leave work right now. Mondays are so boring. Especially when there is absolutely no reason for me to be here and I've had the last 2 days off. I used to love this job. That was probably before I had the worst month ever.

Back to Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Monica and I ate at the Globe tonight (the restaurant, not the venue, thanks). Delicious food and a really interesting atmosphere. Highly recommend it for happy hour drinks (although, do NOT get the pear martini, that was just gross).

I am so freaking hungover. I want to die.

Thank god it's a half day. And I'm happy that it's raining.

Just got back from Coldplay. They are fucking amazing. I love Chris Martin so much now. He's so cheesy but made the show so much fun. Plus, how can you beat "we had Elton John here the last time, so we thought... how do we top that? How about a homegrown Georgia boy? Ladies and gentlemen... Michael Stipe". So Chris played the piano and Michael sang Night Swimming.

And God bless Meryll Lynch. Those seats were amazing.

After packing all day and that concert, I'm exhausted. Going to bed.

Which is too bad, b/c I've just been having so much fun. It sucks that I have to move back home next week b/c I have a feeling much of my fun is going to cease. Not too much, though =).

So Kenny's in town this week, if anyone's interested. I think we're going to try to do the Highland's on Friday. That's his birthday so obviously we're going to do whatever he wants to do and that's what he mentioned. I wonder if there's anything going on on Saturday night?

Megan and I have been hanging out again and having the BEST TIME EVER. We agree that we needed a break, but it's still tough. I just love her so much. Oh and Billy's back. I saw him last week, too. There really is lots going on.

I hate that I have to work today. The weather is actually perfect. If it's like this tomorrow, my ass is going to be at the park.

What a crazy weekend. I'm still recovering.

Got tagged by a friend with a blog... but I don't have a blog so this will have to do.

10 years ago - I was a freshman in high school at a private Christian academy. My how thing's have changed. Those uniforms were hot, though.

5 years ago - The most incredible summer of my entire life was coming to a close.

1 year ago - PJ and I were living in Marietta/Kennesaw, I was starting my second to last semester and spending a lot of time with Val, who lived in my building, whom I no longer talk to.

Yesterday - I went to work, stopped by Lenox (didn't buy anything, amazingly), had ramen for dinner and watched the Real World. Quite a day.

5 snacks I enjoy - Only 5? Cheezits, chips and salsa, popcorn, doritos, basically anything that's a carb.

5 songs I know all the words to - pretty much every Ben Harper song, Take it Easy by the Eagles, most Beatles songs, there really are too many

5 things I would do with $100 million dollars - establish a foundation, buy a beautiful apartment in Manhattan, insure my retirement, go on an insane shopping trip for me and my friends, and give the rest to my parents

5 places I would run away to - there's only one... just NY

5 things I would never wear - I tend to stay away from anything that's too high school, other than that, I'm fairly open to whatever.

5 favorite tv shows - Friends, House, SATC, Laguna Beach (I know, I know, but it's addicting), The Closer

5 biggest joys - spending time with my friends, giving gifts, eating amazing food, my mom, watching movies... simple pleasures

5 favorite toys - my car, camera, computer... I can't really think of anything else

5 people I tag - Gabe, Adriana, Jewels, Jacky, and Sterling

Someone stole my fucking cell phone.

GODDAMN IT.

I'm am fucking pissed.

Everyone should check this out: SafeRide America

BEST. SHOW. EVER.

I just got home from Ben Harper. And OMG. At this point, I'm not sure I have words. There are so many reasons why this was the best show I've ever been to.

For one, they played for over 3 hours. He played with the band, he played an acoustic set, he played with the band again. It was truly amazing.

For two, and probably the main reason, Ben Harper grabbed my hand, looked me in the eye and said "thank you". We were sitting on the first balcony level and he jumped up there and began walking around the balcony, on the railing. My brother had gone down to the railing, although we were only 3 rows up, b/c he'd been playing for 1.5 hours and he thought it was almost over. Well, talk about perfect timing. I went down there and Chris grabbed me and put me in front of him. Ben walked right over to us, grabbed my hand for what seemed like an eternity but was actually about 10 seconds and I looked at him and said "thank you" and he looked me in the eye, while still holding my hand and said "thank YOU". Then he grabbed Chris' hand and looked him in the eye and Chris said "we love you". And he moved on. It was insane. It was especially weird b/c he literally stopped at Chris and I, whereas with everyone else he'd been moving through fairly quickly. Even Monica, who was not near us at that point, said it was weird how he stopped at us and no one else. I kept thinking, remember this moment. I mean, it's not like I'll say I've met him or anything, but Ben Harper has been my favorite artist since I was in the 10th grade.

At the very end, after 3 hours and 10 minutes, he finally ended the show, saying that Atlanta was the last stop on the tour, except for Nashville, which would be all acoustic. So that partly explains why they played for so long. But also you could tell that it wasn't planned b/c the crowd was insane and Ben kept going around before each song to every member of the band and they would talk. Not normal encore behavior.

Wow.

BEST. SHOW. EVER.

Amanda, Your ideal job is a lottery winner - no need to work !!.

God, that is so true.

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