One of my bestest friends from college is getting married on July 11th, to celebrate that occasion (not that we ever need an excuse to party) we decided to get together in Richmond for her bachlorette party. Our good friend Allison did an AMAZING job @ planning everything.Jen and I left @ 11:30 - planning on making the 1.5 hour drive and getting there around 2, just in time for the USA vs. Ghana game. We didn't end up getting there until 2:30, after sitting in traffic for what seemed like FOREVER. After we arrived @ Allison's place, and I was re-united with my favorite kitty, Ginger :) we made our way to the hotel. We stayed @ the Jefferson in downtown Richmond, and it was a super nice hotel. After showers, and getting ready we headed to BlackFinn for dinner and drinks. Some awesome food and a couple of hours later, the place moved the tables to make way for a dance floor. With some drinks and some music, we danced our little butts off. It was good to see everyone, and have such a fun time. I can't wait for Ashley and Anthony's wedding in 2 weeks!!
In honor of my dad's birthday (June 12) and Father's Day (June 20), I'm going to do a Top 10 post on my dad.Top 10 Reasons I Love My Dad!10. He's given me the confidence to be an independent thinker. Whenever I would get fired up about a subject, he'd play the devil's advocate with "well WHY do you think they think that way?" and "What reasons do they have for their actions?" I've been able to step back from situations and see both sides.9. He's passed on his love of sports. He's OBSESSED with sports. I'm his only child, the fact that I was a girl wasn't going to stop him from teaching me all things sports. I appreciate the fact that I at least understand all games and can sit down and watch about anything.8. He never stops trying to embarrass me. Ever since I hit pre-pubescence my dad has been trying to come up with ways to embarrass me. Throwing tampons in the middle of a crowded parking lots (filled with cute boys, no less!), singing loudly and dancing in front of all my friends...he always tries. But he only embarrasses himself, and makes me laugh in the process :)7. He takes really good care of my Mom. What's that song? What Lola wants, Lola gets...replace that with Wendy. He's shown me that treating a woman right makes you more of a man...6. He tries to act tough, but his bark is bigger than his bite . Lots of people say they're intimated by him, but just watch him around babies. He turns into mush.5. He gives good advice. I might not have taken it in the past, but he's usually right. (Don't tell him I said that)4. He spoils me. I'm not a spoiled brat. But he'll help me out with things, buy me things, make me amaretto sours when he knows I've had a rough day...3. His insistence that I become an independent person/adult. Sometimes I would look @ him doing things as him being mean, but looking back on it, it's made me the person I am today. I can figure out how to build things/take things apart/move things/cook things without anyone's help.(even though I like to be re-assured and supported!)2. He makes me laugh, whether unintentionally or intentionally. Whenever I'm sad, I can turn to my dad for a good pick-me-up.1. He loves me, no matter what. No matter how many times I've screwed up, he's been there to support me.Happy Birthday and Father's Day to my Daddy!! Love you :)
First date? Fall 1969
Married? June 10, 1978
My parents.
Example of love, compassion and patience.
Love you guys! Happy 32 year anniversary!
Friday: Got my huurr did. Got a good amount cut off, with my thin hair it doesn't look too good long. Decided to go short for the summer, I like it okay. I think I'll like it more once it grows out just a tad. It was a GNO, that's Girls Night Out for those who have trouble with acronyms. Had dinner @ The Front Page in Ballston and then went to see Sex and the City 2 (along with all the other under 30's in Arlington). The movie wasn't as bad as I had been expecting (especially from the HORRIBLE reviews) but it definitely wasn't as good as the first one, and it didn't hold a candle to the TV show. But it was a good night with the girls.Saturday: The boys had a BBQ @ their place. Jen and I arrived @ 4:30 with hot dogs, watermelon and doritos in hand. What else do you need for an awesome BBQ. It was great seeing everyone (Avery and Allison made the trek from Charlotte and Richmond). The dizzy bat made an appearance. I did not partake, as last time I did the dizzy bat...it kicked my butt.
