Fun Foto Friday

***First I would like to say SORRY for not posting a Fun Foto last Friday!  I was so busy getting ready to leave for New York City on Saturday that it completely slipped my mind...I promise to try not to let it happen again***

Now, some of you are probably saying to yourself "who in the heck are these guys?"  Well, it's Boyz II Men!!!

Blast from the past or at least the early to late 90's.  

I decided on this photo because this weekend I am going into Philadelphia.  Boyz II Men are from or at least they made it seem like they are from the area or at least like to visit there.  My reference for this is lyrics from their song Motown Philly ... Motownphilly back again, something something something,  Long overdue and now Philly is slammin', (Everybody it's) Boyz II Men, ABC, BBD, The eastcoast family, Never skipped a beat, while coolin' on South Street, *couple of more verses*, Now check this out, one day back in Philly, Four guys wanted to sing...and so on.  So from this I will assume they are from Philly.  

Did anyone else know they have 11 (yes I said 11) albums?  I thought maybe 4 at the most, but 11?  Crazy.  Good for them.  I wonder if anyone bought them?

So, back to the reason I decided to post this picture.  Since I am going to Philly this weekend I was thinking wouldn't it be cool it I happened to bump into them while looking at the Liberty Bell or going through the Hall of Independence or reenacting the famous Rocky scene on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (you know you all want to run up those stairs too and throw your hand in the air like a champ) or while I am eating the so claimed best cheesesteak sandwich in the city.  I could even run into them at IKEA... yes I am going there too.  I need to start looking at what I want to buy when I get my apartment.  And besides, I can't be that close to an IKEA and not stop!

With all the hype of possibly running into Boyz II Men on my adventure in Philly, I started thinking about other famous people from Philly: (The following are from a list I found on Wikipendia of people from Philly)

 *the Fresh Prince Will Smith - we could sing the theme song to The Fresh Prince of BelAir together (I know all the words)

 *Kevin Bacon - now THAT would make my weekend

*Dick Clark - I know he lives in NYC but maybe he will come back to his roots for a day

*Bill Cosby - maybe he and I could talk about the return of Jello Pudding Pops (the original ones)

*Richard Gere - I could be his pretty woman for the day

*Joey Lawrence -woah (enough said)

*Bob Saget - just so I can kick him in his knee, I don't think he is funny and he is a perv

* Az Yet - they are an R&B group I saw in Disney World on my senior trip

*Patti Labelle - I would tell her she looked great on the View the other day and way to go on getting the LaBelle's back together

*Teddy Prendergast - he could just sing to me

*Pink - she needs a hug after her divorce

*Kobe Bryant - we would play one on one (and he would let me win!)

So as you can see I will have a pretty busy weekend if all these people happen to be in town.  But if not, I will still enjoy the sights, history and cheesesteak.

Oh did I ever tell you I say Boyz II Men in concert back when I was in the 10th grade.  It's true, I did.  Good times.

So, I am here on the outskirts of Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Where is that you may ask? Well, it is not too far from Philadelphia and right about in the middle of nowhere. So really I on top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere. It sounds bad when you type it (say it out loud), but really it isn't too bad. The views are beautiful. Kutztown is a small town that has cute shops and restaurants all over downtown. It is also home to Kutztown University. The size and atmosphere kinda reminds me of Rexburg, except it doesn't have a Walmart and they actually have real sports teams. Also around here you have to watch out for horse and buggies driven by the Mennonites that live around here. They are kinda cool and even have head lights and tail lights on them for when they drive at night. So you have to be careful driving around corners because there could just be a horse and buggy on the road! 

Now, you may be asking what am I doing on top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere? Well, my mom's friend and her husband, Kathy and John, have jetted off to England for a little vacation and I am here baby sitting their daughter, Sarah, for the next two weeks. Oh and Sarah got sick last night with a fever so on the way to the airport to drop of Kathy and John, we dropped by the pediatrician to find out it was strep throat and was causing a bladder infection...joy oh joy. Luckily her fever has dropped and she has gotten back her appetite. 

I arrived a few days early to learn the routine and the area. I have also had to refresh my memory of how to drive a stick shift. It has been about 15 years since I last attempted to drive one. Go ahead and have a chuckle because it was quite comical to watch me try and get going. I am still having issues reversing, but otherwise I am pretty much a pro at it. The first time I drove a stick shift it was in Mississippi where the land is flat. Here EVERYTHING is either going up hill or down hill. There is no such thing as a flat surface here. As I come to a stop sign I pray no one is behind me and when I come upon a stop light I pray it doesn't turn red and if it turns yellow, I floor it! Luckily for me there is also the truck that is not a stick shift but it gets horrid gas mileage, so I am going to keep practicing. 

I totally love the east coast. I love how everything is so close. I am right by Philadelphia, 3 hours from Washington DC, less than 2 hours from New York City and less than an hour from Princeton (which I will visit while I am here and look at their graduate programs)...just to name a few places I am just a hop, skip and jump from. 

So that is all for now folks....later gators!

Do a GROUCH a favor day!

Yes, February 16th is DO A GROUCH A FAVOR DAY.

Now I know we all do not know many grouches, well at least I don't. But if you do, today is the day to do them a favor and maybe they won't be so grouchy! Oh and grouches LOVE hugs!

Fun Foto Friday

This is a picture from the third floor in the London Museum of Natural History. It really is a cool place and from this spot the view of the historic building is FANTASTIC!

The Modern Girls Guide to Life

*While blog surfing I found this blog from seejay and thought yall would love it!

1. Get an iPod.
2. To get that J.Lo glow--use fake tanner.
3. Photograph everything and put it on an online social website.
4. Shop online.
5. Put everything you do on your pda.
5a. Try to not be attached to your pda/phone...especially around the company of others
6. Hope on the yoga/pilates/etc class band wagon.
7. Do brunch on the weekends with friends.
8. Take time to lazily read fashion magazines as well as trashy mags.
9. Learn to play poker with the boys.
10. DON'T answer you cell phone when you are dining EVER, with anyone.
11. If you do have to talk on the cell phone while in a crowded public space, at least keep your voice down.
12. Figure out how to balance your checkbook.
13. Learn how to pack in five minutes.
14. Try to learn how to speak a different language.
15. Volunteer at least once a month.
16. Learn how to entertain, with class.
17. Learn how to properly cut/ care for flowers.
18. Try to do nice things for others at least once a week (other than yourself).
19. Do something nice for yourself today.
20. Learn how to deal with sexual harassment.
21. Don't be afraid of the weight section in the gym.
22. Experiment with hair colors and find one that works for you.
23. Buy a tool kit and use it.
24. Watch Sex & the City.
25. Don't obsess over how you look-it's overrated and unattractive.
26. Watch movies that make you cry.
27. Watch movies that make you laugh.
28. Talk to your mom. And your dad.
29. Actually listen to what your friends have to say; sometimes they are aware of things that can blind you.
30. Take their advice (*sometimes, you do need to fall on your face some time).
31. Learn how to cook.
32. Cook for someone else.
33. Learn how to take care of your body.
34. Ask your doctor the scary questions.
35. Learn how to make one good meal for a dinner party.
36. Learn how to barbecue
37. Understand the electronics you buy.
38. Learn how to drive a stick shift.
39. Change your own tire.
40. Feel sexy in your own skin.

Fun Foto Friday

I picked this photo for today becasue I am going there tomorrow!!! YAY!!! I love the zoo in New Orleans! Tomorrow we are celebrating Jayden's 2nd birthday and he loves the zoo. The weather is supossed to be 71, which will be fantastic for walking around the zoo. If for some reason the weather man is completely wrong, we will be heading downtown to the Aquarium of the Americas in the French Quarter.

So, my Fun Foto Friday picture is to represent one of my favorite places to go. I have to go at least once a year!

At this zoo...
I have seen priceless faces on little kids when they see the animals, a camel almost spit on me, taken field trips to it, gone with family and friends numberless times, gotten sun burned, attacked by gnats and other bugs (pray they won't be out on Saturday), eaten snow cones and taffy, fed a goat, made faces at a monkey and he made faces back, had fantastic talks with my bestie, marveled at the trees and rolled down monkey hill (and not just when I was little!)... just to mention a few things