Where I've Been

Internet, I have missed you! We have many things to discuss, the first being that I'm clearly not the kind of blogger who can keep up with daily posts while traveling. The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of work trips, fun trips, day trips, actual trips, and then, oh yeah, there was this:

Yes, my hair really IS that long.

HAHAHAHAAAAAA. I'm sure I care about my hair. THAT IS DREW BREES, Y'ALL. Thanks to the sweetest and best PR girl on the planet, we were invited to be a part of an event unveiling the first Vicks Vaporub commercial to ever feature a father and son only. Of course they chose the most adorable father/son they could find. Anyone remember this?

Yeah. No contest. You can see the new ad here. Try not to cry.

Thanks to the fact that Vince and I were the only ones there without children and the event was held at a bar, we were pretty much the only ones left towards the end. At which time I, powered by Abita Amber, gathered up enough courage to tell my boyfriend Drew the story of how the Saints' most recent win allowed Vince and I to register for the NOLA half-marathon at a price of $35 instead of $90. (Each point the Saints scored over the opposing team during October games was one dollar off the race fee -- last Sunday they beat the Colts 62-7.) Only, it took me about ten years to tell the story, because I was nervous (DREW BREES), and I somehow confused the terms "point spread" and "margin of victory." The less said about that, the better. But, who cares? Check it:

Best friends.

The other thing I did was attend the opening of Jamie Meares's new and improved Furbish Studio, which was almost as cool as meeting DREW BREES. Following a couple of flight delays and various travel-related mishaps, I finally arrived at the preview party, where I promptly latched on to my OTHER boyfriend, Mr. Nickolas Olsen. The night was a success, the new place is beautiful, and you should all go to Jamie's store and buy everything in it. Except, leave the ticking-striped settee for me, please. Thank you.

Photos by Dina of Honey & Fitz (whom I can't believe I didn't get to meet! Next time.)

Anyway, the weekend was fabulous, Nick and I drank all of the wine and then had to eat a lot of grits the next day, I went for my first trail run and then got a SPORTS MASSAGE at my awesome hotel, Jamie and Co. and I had dinner on my last night (shout-out to Keila and Deanna!), I watched the Saints win by a million points from the hotel bar (DREW BREES), and then I flew home. The end. I've missed y'all, and I'll be back on the daily blog track ASAP.

And no, I'm not cutting my hair anytime soon. In fact, I am not cutting it at all until after the race on March 4. (DREW BREES!)

Comments

[Amy]

Glad you're back you lucky beeatch! I love my job and interior stuff, but truthfully I LOVE sports more and that trip looks like you covered all the bases. (honestly, most days I sit in my office on 1stdibs.com looking for that "perfect" set of Milo Baughman barrel chairs when all I really care about is the sports radio show playing on my radio.) Drew Brees is a national treasure. I'm so glad you're besties.

[Eliza]

I am excited about every single thing here. Maybe we can just stay with the Breeses!

[Nothing But Bonfires]

I don't really know who DREW BREES is but I will just pretend you said TIM RIGGINS every time you said DREW BREES and I guess the effect will be roughly the same. But what I REALLY wanted to say was how you'd better check your jewelry box very, very, very carefully because I am going to sneak into your house and STEAL THAT YELLOW NECKLACE when you're not looking. Better set the burglar alarm.

[abchao]

Holly, that is pretty much correct. DREW BREES is Louisiana's TIM RIGGINS. Also, since you did that accent thing I have been wanting to post a Southern accent rebuttal.

[Lindsey d.]

You, Vince, me and 6,997 other people scored that discount. Seriously - 7,000 registered for the RnRNOLA on Monday. I'm doing the half too. See ya there; I'm sure you'll be running faster than me.

[Kerby | Poster Printing]

What a good way to welcome you back in this blog. At first I thought you are refering to a beer since I kept on seeing "DREW BEERS" instead of "DREW BREES". Haha. That was a nice round-up!

[Page]

Holy crap, that's one hell of a weekend. Jellus over here!

Did you know that thanks to you, I have called Drew Brees BOO BREES since last Hallowe'en? This phenomenon shows no sign of wearing out. Just thought you should be aware.

[Cassie Boorn]

This was so much fun!

I might need to add "named the sweetest and best PR girl ever by AB Chao" into my about page. ;)

[Basket]

It really doesn't mean anything, but I find it kind of funny that just as your hair is growing out (so looooong! and shiny!), I chopped mine all off. Seriously, it hasn't been this short since I lived in Georgia as a single girl with tons of money to spend on regular style maintenance. Help me! I need product recommendations!

[Erin]

and me gal, you met me at furb! your has has grown a ton since then -- or maybe you had it up? come back soon. xo