I heart my lil' Coppertone Girl

As I am working on pictures (my job...uh, hmm, my HOBBY) I'm also waiting for my pot to dry. HA! HA HA HA...Bevis and Butthead are coming to mind just now..."waiting for my pot to dry" ?? ha, ha. Nah, I am painting my pots that I am re-potting my plants in. I didn't want to waste money on buying decorative pots, therefore I am painting my own. My current pot, (i just love saying that) is black with white polka dots, to match my house.

I think I'm going to write a list on what to tell my daughter to keep from her younger days for when she's older. Ok, so I was out in my garage looking for my handy dandy, polka dot sponge (yes, I need a friggin' sponge to have a polka dot, I can't draw two circles alike, ya know) when I spotted my old photo album from high school. Rule #1, keep a photo album! Boy, was I a dork! ha. I had all sorts of pictures with random high school peers that are all so different now. Ok, what was up with the burgandy, dark green and navy striped shirts...worn by dudes with "bowl cuts"? WoW! And to think that I actually thought these guys were cute? Cute, I'm telling you. No "hotties" actually were in my class because, they were all older than me by this point. I had a "thing" for the older guys in bands tho. I was going to "marry" Shannon Hoon from Blind Melon, thank you very much. I was actually too chicken to go even to 3rd base with anyone but the thought still crossed my mind. I hung out in bars/clubs that had a crowd of about mid 20's to late 40's. Mind you, I was no Amy Fisher or anything...I just liked the older crowd.

Rule #2, ticket stubs and guitar picks!!! Keep them ALL! It's a trip down memory lane with each and every show. I could sell these suckers for some $$$ if I wanted to. I've see more concerts in 29 years than most people have in their whole lives. You would've thought I was a true "Groupie" but in all honesty, I just hung out with one, so technically, I was a poser...a VIRGIN poser, mind you. I had a friend (she was 26, I was 15) who would send headless naked pictures to Mick Jagger every single day. Seriously. This advice, I will NOT give to my Darling Daughter. I had no part in that stuff.

Rule #3, Have timeless hair. No matter what, you can always tell what decade you were living in, by your hair!!!! Why oh why did I have such beautiful hair in the 90's but failed miserably to style it?? Why? It was enough that my jeans were messed up with that tight roll crap, but my hair? Ugh! Not cool. And to think that my poor, adorable friend, Dash actually looked up to me. Again, WHY? Thanks, Dash! Really...

Last thing...going through old year books always make me laugh! Not the pictures, but the signings that people write. My favorites are the ones from the girls that LOVE their boyfriends so much and swear that they'll be together for ever and ever. "Hey girl, you better not forget me this summer, and keep in touch! Seniors RULE! I love Nathan 4-EVER & EVER! Love Always, Tracy" Ummm, OK?
Or, the ones that say "Math class was really boring but I never would've made it without you. Take care, Brad" WHO THE HELL IS BRAD? I don't remember a Brad.
At any rate, Brad, Tracy...whomever these people are has made me laugh 12 years later. Thank you!

Until then, I'm going to ROCK ON with my pot......
Love ALWAYS,
~m

OK, so I found my last blogger account. I knew my last posts weren't gone. Here's the link if you'd like to check out some other blogs that I've written....if you care. ha. just kidding.

http://maliahpinkleton.blogspot.com/

I'm going to start actually writing my stories down that I tell Kailee every night. We read a book, then I continue my creative stories about "The Adventures of Bernice and Kate"
Bernice lives in the country in New York and Kate lives in the NYC. It's pretty cool. Kailee is by far my biggest fan and she loves them. HA HA HA!

What a weekend! Friday night, I went out (yes, without Bryan but he didn't want to go because he was TIRED from his first week of his new job!) went to see my Idol, Patrice Pike. She's such a badass. Had a great time and was even home before midnight.
Saturday was Fayetteville's own, Springfest! It was such a beautiful day too!! YAY, it didn't rain! I ran into EVERYONE I knew, I swear. For the first few hours, it was just Kailee and I. We had a blast together. She walked along side me and was a complete angel!!! Gawd, I love this town. We sat down at D's Pizzeria (formerally, 414) and had a D's Supreme Pizza that was ok...the sauce tastes just like CHILI! Even the drunken bikers next to us commented on the chili. ha. The ingredients are fresh but don't waste your money on chili pizza. ha! Anyway, I was commenting on how Dickson Street that day reminded me, somewhat of Venice Beach, California. There were people of EVERY type walking around enjoying the festivities. Makes me really appreciate this town. The only place in Arkansas, I'd ever call a "home" that's for sure! The Omni-Stage area was by far the best! Lots of neat things to do for kids. Kailee had her face painted and completed all four "green challenges" to get her free "organic orange juice snow cone"

We then went over to "kids zone" What a joke! I mean, you had to pay $3 to bounce in the one of those giant inflatable things. I let Kailee play for about fifteen minutes, then we were out of there! Bryan and I just weren't feeling it for more reasons than one. ha. Kailee was having more fun at the Omni Stage area and the Doggie area anyway. Plus, she was learning. 6:30 rolls around and we are BEAT! The sun had got the best of Kailee (even with sunscreen on)
The second we got home, Miss Kailee, immediately passed out. I decided to get a few movies and when I returned, the whole family was asleep. Including our 10 week old kitten. WHAT? I wanted to go back out. I wanted to see Patrice again and Blind Melon (well, what's left of Blind Melon) Bryan and I had a babysitter lined up, and everything. After I watched Juno (what a great movie), I too, was tired. I just wanted to sit....and sit some more. I looked in the mirror and noticed that the sun had got the best of me as well. Bryan woke up, we made some coffee (at 9PM) and watched another movie. We were up until 1:30. BUZZED ON COFFEE!!!!
I was just fascinated by the fact that I saw the "must have" list for some of the bands that were scheduled to appear...
Michael Franti and Spearhead didn't want any of their food touching ANY sort of plastic or styrofoam.
Charlie Daniels Band wanted booze when they got there, and booze when they left.
Sonic Youth wanted Sushi, whole wheat bagels and organic greens
Found that pretty interesting!

I'll write about my Sunday on a later date. It was one of the best Sunday's I've ever had!! More to come on that....

I have to comment on one thing. How come they are showing "Queen and Deep Purple" concert at the Malco Razorback 12 but they won't bring "Shine a Light" (Rolling Stones movie) ???
Hello, I mean I love Queen and Deep Purple but THE ROLLING STONES? Keith Richards is still kicking it and the dude has died 5 or 6 times, I swear. ha!
Today will be a good day! This week will be a good week!! The sun is shining and Kailee and I are in the best of moods! Hip, hip, hooooooorrrrraaaayyyy!!!!!!
I'm thinking, a picnic in the park, some new shoes and a visit to Lowe's...that doesn't fit very well, does it. ;o)
"let the sun shine in, and brighten your face"

Ting, ting, ting, ting, ting, SLAP! That's the sound of Bryan fighting with his alarm clock most mornings. But, not today. It was his first day at his new job. The alarm went off, ting, ting, pat. Ahh, that's more like it. Bryan gets in the shower, gets ready only to find out that he has a flat tire. DAMN! He gets the tire changed so that he can take it to Tire Tracks. He then comes home and tells me how this chick had brought in her Chiuaua dog and it wouldn't stop pooping on the floor! Bryan went into to detail how the dog, obviously had issues because it couldn't stop. (Maliah: was she a young girl that just brought her pup in?" Bryan: no, she was probably around your age, if I had to guess") WHAT? Ok, enough about Bryan's tough first day, for a second. WOW! I'm a year from being the big 3-0 but I still consider myself, young.

Back to Bryan. He gets home and is off to work. What a morning!
Quick weekend update...went camping on Friday. My dad has a friend who hosts "Jamfest" every year. Many musicians come out and camp. There are about five or six campfires across his land that sits along the White River. Lots of great music and great food! FUN, FUN, FUN! Kailee and I slept in the back of our SUV, while Bryan slept in the tent. Saturday, we were all BEAT, so Bryan and Kailee stayed home (Kailee wasn't feeling too hot, either), while I went out for a bit. Some friends of mine (who rarely come to Fayetteville) were playing at George's so I couldn't miss it. It was a great time except for the fact, that every time I see those guys, they always make me feel bad so that I'll work the "merch booth". Granted, I sold over $400 worth of merch, but I really wanted to see more of the show.
I'm such a SUCKA!
I then went BACK to the campgrounds to pack our stuff. Like I wasn't tired already?!? By the time I got home, it was 4:30 AM! Thank you, Bryan (and Kailee) for letting me sleep until noon yesterday. HOOOOORRRRRRAAAAYYY!!!!! I get up and sit there for awhile...until Bryan wants to go play tennis. Ok, I haven't played in YEARS but oh well, what the heck.
We all get on the court and believe it or not, I've still got it! Bryan even told me that he was quite impressed with my form. Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah! ha ha

Ahh, it's Monday now. Just another Manic Monday. Wish it were....NEXT FRIDAY!
Until then.....jam on~

Ok, am I the only one who thinks that it's now ok to "lick and wipe" to clean your child's face? GROSS! I used to hate that shit, but as I've grown, I get it. I gave Kailee a single square of dark chocolate and in a matter of one minute and 30 seconds, the child had it everywhere!! You would've thought I had given the her a whole bag of Hershey kisses or something. M&M's melt in your mouth, yes...dark chocolate squares melt on your face? Hmmm...

So I used to scream at times, wishing I had an 8-5 job...until today. I woke up at 5:30 AM so that I could be at my "job" for the day by 7:00 (hey, I had to allow time for a trip to my daily sin, Starbucks) I was going to be volunteering my time and services (photography) for United Way "Day of Caring". While it feels good that I'm doing a good deed, I am thinking to myself "Gee, I get up way too early for my liking anyway because of a toddler, yet I am wanting to get up "extra" early so that I could go work for FREE?" What is wrong with me? ha! Karma, Maliah...good karma!
Don't get me wrong, I love my mornings, but 5:30 is just wrong. I have gained a new found respect for people, especially Mom's who have 8-5...7-5 jobs. Kudos to YOU!

It's getting late and I am really tired! I better hit the hay before my baby girl comes in to sleep with her Mommy (around 5ish) Bryan is off work tomorrow because he starts a new job on Monday! Hate to break it to the hub, but there will be no "early bird specials" at this house in the morning. I'll have coffee ready by 9. Early enough?

What is this world coming to? I mean, really? As I was driving today, I noticed that the gas light was still on...I'd been "milking it" for two days now. I decided that I needed to get gas, if I must. I drive my happy ass to Sam's Club to get it. LISTEN PEOPLE, get a SAM'S card....you'll save about .10 per gallon. Not much to some, but I happen to drive a GAS HAWG, so every penny saved is a penny earned, right?
Granted, I drive a V8 but that sucker cost me a whoppin $73.26! WOW! That'll teach a person, real quick to "go green" and to drive ONLY WHEN NEEDED! Damn, another reason to live in NYC, huh?!? ;o) just kidding. Damn, beautiful city is polluted as HELL but at least, I'd have the satisfaction of knowing that I was "doing my part" Don't you agree, Rho?!?

On top of spending a fortune on gas, I thought to myself "Why hell, I think I need a coffee, now" so Starbucks, here we come! Good thing the drive thru cashiers are so damn friendly because I now hate myself for falling for the "latte factor" and pay $3.97 for a coffee that I could've easily made at home! Where in the HELL are they getting their coffee? More like, what in the HELL was I thinking? Going back to the cashiers...kudos to those friendly little dudes. They always make me smile with their witty little charms. "Good Afternoon, welcome to Starbucks, my name is "Data" what is your java quest?"

Bottom line here, people...let's help one another out. If you've got library books that are due or need to pick up just an item or two at the store, let people know. If you do a favor for someone, it just might come back to you. Who knows? It's worth a try, eh? Plus, you'll get self satisfaction knowing that you helped someone out and that you "did your part"