Detroit Roller Derby

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I went to the Detroit Roller Derby this weekend with some friends and it was everything I could've hoped for and more. Ever seen the movie Whip It? Quite similar in concept, minus Ellen Page and Drew Barrymore. I totally want to join the team, but pretty much all I have going for me is the name--"Momma said knock you out". HAHA. Other than that, I got nothing. However, I do foresee a trip to the skating rink this winter to brush up on my skills...

And besides the jabbing and thrashing, we also got a surprise visit from the Detroit Party Marching Band! The band came out of now where and did a few numbers during half time. They were a hooting good time.

Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

Awesome.

"Big Bay? What are you guys doing going to Big Bay? Even us yoopers don't go to Big Bay" -- Guy at Da Yooper Tourist Trap store

Don't worry sir, we asked ourselves the same question :)

Trolls

Learned lots of things from the 'yoopers' in the upper peninsula last weekend. Mainly that everyone from 'under the bridge' (Mackinaw) are TROLLS. And that they hate us. Ok, that's a bit dramatic, they may not hate us, but they certainly have some UP pride up there.

Also that the delish 'pasty', rhymes with nasty, although it is NOT nasty by any means.

Here are just a few pics from the 9 hour drive up to Ishpeming / Big Bay, Mich.








Lots of memories made up in the UP: My sister almost bought a lighthouse overlooking Lake Superior; Jenny's appointment with the ditch; Fooooseballll Puleriiiiiii; and witnessing the nuptials of Tim & Sarah!

Here's a blurry one of the bride and groom but I like it. I think it's fitting. The whole weekend and wedding was a blur. A wonderful blur! But it went so fast. Congrats again and again Tim & Sarah. xoxo.

Big Bay or Bust

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I'm heading up to Big Bay, MI tomorrow for my friends, Tim & Sarah's wedding! I've never traveled way up to the UP, so I'm pretty pumped. Should be an interesting 8+ hour car ride up there! They're calling for snow, so I'm not sure if I'm quite ready to see that, but I'm sure it'll be great.

Congrats and many blessings to Tim & Sarah! xoxo.

The holidays are near!

Starbucks changed over to their holiday edition cups! There's something about getting my delish over-priced drink in a holiday cup that gets me in the holiday mood! Well that and the anxiety of Christmas shopping. Oh well, I'm determined to be done by Thanksgiving. We'll see how that goes.

Happy Halloween!

Naturally the kiddies wouldn't pose for me in their princess and 'dark' vader costumes, but they would gladly pose with their vampire teeth in!

Ingrid Michaelson

Vicki and I saw Ingrid Michaelson ft. Guggenheim Grotto last night at The Crofoot. She was so so so fantastic. She did a great mix of her new and old stuff, including a remix of 'The Way I Am'(her most well known song from the Old Navy commercial!), a Britney Spears 'Toxic' cover which was hilarious; and a tribute to REM 'Nightswimming' where she used a loop pedal -- simply amazing.

The opening band, Guggenheim Grotto was a nice little surprise too. It didn't hurt that they were Irish, had wonderful accents, could sing / play a flurry of instruments and were very nice to look at. Vicki and I decided we're going to become Guggenheim Groupies. Don't judge.

Happy Tuesday, all!