Those that know me know that my happy place has always been in my childhood memories of my grandparent's house in Rockport.  It's right on the Gulf, and very calming for me.  But then, Water has always tamed this child of Fire. 

This past Thursday night, I went to the Crue Fest in Dallas as an early bday gift to myself (less than a month - it counts).  Of the five bands, I wanted to see Sixx: A.M., Papa Roach and Motley Crue.  I knew it would be worth every copper penny of the $95 ticket price as I was on the 11th row (3rd row behind the pit, actually).  The concert totally rocked - I had the best time.  It was already something I would never forget, but then between BuckCherry and Motley Crue, something happened that made it something that I'm not really sharing with others...it became something very personal and private (as you can see, I am not really telling details here).  I was going to another section to see a friend of mine, and as I passed the sound board, I saw a white tank top and an arm of tats...I looked and there was James and DJ from Sixx: A.M.  Needless to say, the friend had to wait just a bit longer....and she understands.  While the pic isn't the most flattering of me....you can tell I was trying not to scream....it is still one of my favorites from that roll of film (I took 5 rolls total). 

I have now met all three guys in Sixx:A.M. - I met Nikki in December on his book tour.

I am having a hard time grasping why someone would want to burn down an historic building - the Governor's Mansion here in Texas.  I can understand not liking the governor - I don't.  I haven't for a long time - since before he was elected - keeping in mind that the only reason he was govorner before he was elected was Bush becoming President....but to destroy one of the state's most loved landmarks???  That's crazy.....and sad.....that someone can do this.  I hope that the person i caught and justice is served.....and that person will have a really nice introduction to Karma  :D

I have been trying to lose weight for my health - literally.  I have lost 30 of the 72 pounds that I need to get off....that was all well and great until the past week...

I am now of the belief that it is safer for me to walk at night at Baylor University than it is to walk during the day - due to the 90+ temps that we are having.  Having been in Waco since the age of 4, I am used to the hypocrites on campus, and they are so wrapped up in the whole Baptist belief system, they are quite easy to scare - they didn't like it when I told them that I was protected by Merlin :) 

I am no longer cooking or eating out - I tend to bake everything and it's too dang hot to have the oven at 300+ degrees.  I refuse to eat out because it costs more to go 5 blocks to Wendy's than it does to get food there.  I have rediscovered Slim Fast - it's quick, easy to mix (I use the powder) and requires no heat or gas to make...just pick it up at the Wal-Mart when I pick up the chocolate chip cookies (have to have something solid to eat) :)

I have also decided that ice cream is in it's own food group, and it's the healthiest of them all.  Going back to the heat issue...Baskin Robbins is the coldest store I know around my apartment complex (not counting the liquor store next door) and being hot natured in this weather isn't good - ice cream is a great tasting way to cool down.  :)

** This was meant to be funny.  Please feel free to have a laugh at my expense :)

I guess I'm the first of my group of friends to show up here....and just like MySpace was at first, it's not looking like me just yet.  I will take my time and figure it out.....And then I will get used to it.