First Friday Installment!

Dear Kate,

Introducing the new Friday installment of the blog, Celebrity Couples. Every Friday (or at least when I remember) I will shed light on a real, fictional, or “gee-I-hope-they-would-get-married” couple and my prediction for their star-studded future. Essentially I am Miss Cleo for celeb relationships—I’m expecting a TV deal from Bravo any day now.

So let’s kick start things off with the buzz around a TV couple possibly turning into a real life romance: Courtney Cox and her bf from Cougar Town. Sorry, had to look up his name, Josh Hopkins.

I find this potential relationship disturbing for two reasons. 1. She’s been preaching that she wants to work on things with estranged hubby David Arquette (which also raises the question, could he be considered the 80’s Paris Hilton? But alas, I digress). And 2. There was some chatter not too long ago that Joshua was having dinner with Jen Aniston, which in Hollywood terms means that they are picking out a 3 bdrm flat in NYC. I was rooting for them, I mean why not, she’s definitely gotten the fuzzy end of the lollipop in her love life and let’s not even go into her John Mayer phase, and this Josh fellow seemed more her style. Not insanely well known, obviously, Angelina won’t be starring in any movies with him prob (doubt that Brad would let that happen), he has a steady job and is adorable. Then BAM months later we see them frolicking on the beach with Coco in the Carribe. The world is now wondering if Jen got ousted by her bestie and if Courtney and David are a thing of the past.

So here’s what I think is happening: Josh has had a crush on Court for the past two years but she was married, so then he started chatting with Jen. When he heard about the separation, he didn’t want act too fast cause that might scare her off, so he played Jen a little longer. Now, months later and still no signs of reconciliation btwn the coquettes so he makes his move and sends Jen back into Single Town. Although maybe she should move to Cougar Town come to think of it.

I watch a lot of TV and that’s usually how these things go so let’s just hope that I’m wrong so that Courtney and David get back together and Jen will find her match.

Bad Llama!

Dear Kate,

March 1st was the last time I blogged and today is the 30th. That's unacceptable. In order to make it up to you, I have some surprises in store including launching a rotation so that I am sure to blog! I know I tried a schedule before, but I completely forgot what it was so obviously it wasn't a good one :o)

Now two things off subject (if there really even is a subject):
1. Northern California nearly drowned last week and now it's b-e-a-utiful although it is still midweek. The weekend is when we really find out how Mother Nature feels about us though. If it's sunny and beautiful, we're in the clear! If it's ugly, then we're really screwing up this planet.
2. I'll give you 5 bucks if you can tell me what Bad Llama is from.

Until next time!

Calm Down Hollywood!

Dear Kate,

Shut up, Charlie Sheen. Stay home, Christina Aguilera. Stop stealing stuff, Lindsay Lohan. My goodness, what is going on in H-wood these days?

Charlie Sheen is on a rampage! He's the topic of discussion like Mel Gibson was this summer (who by the way is sitting quietly in his mega-mansion, thanking God that it's not him on the cover of the tabloids). He seemed to be ok a couple of weeks ago, now he's just in your face, saying the most rediculous stuff that doesn't even make sense ("I'm on a drug, it's called Charlie Sheen" what the hell does that mean?) and just pissing people off left and right. His publicity team is crumbling under the pressure, his family is just getting the hell out of his way, and the rest of the celebrity community is thanking their stars that it's not them. Unfortunately, admist all of this, Two and a Half Men was still the number one rated show this week. This is going to give Charlie more leverage to claim that he deserves $3 million an episode and be as outrageous as ever. I feel so bad for his family and the crew of Two and a Half Men!

Christina. Christina. Christina. What are you doing? You have a child and are going through a divorce. Your soon-to-be-ex is sitting quietly in his house, and may use this against you for custody! And I'm not afraid to say it, I think your new boyfriend is not a good influence. That's right, I've said it.

And then we go to sticky-hands Lohan. Why not just send an assistant to the store to pay for it before the tabloids got a hold of it? All of this could have been handled and the public wouldn't know a darn thing. I thought you had your "come to Jesus" moment back in July when you were in the slammer for 11 hours. But, alas I was wrong and you were back in court last week and due back next month. Maybe they'll move the trial up north and push it back to September then I could potentially sit on the jury!!! Oh that would be awesome!!

Come on Hollywood. Get your shit tight.

Call me a Party Planner

Dear Kate,

You may have noticed that it has been a while since I last blogged. Well, that’s because I was recovering. Not like Lindsay Lohan recovery, but more like a Mandy Weiss recovery from too much party planning.

On Saturday we had Sarah's bridal shower. It was a tea for about 43 people (there was a time when we thought it was going to be more, then a time when we thought it was going to be less) and indoors because LA decided to be like the rest of the planet and actually have weather that wasn't 70 degrees and sunny. Boy, putting on a party is a lot of work. And I am only talking about what I was in charge of, not what Lady Di or my Aunt Maria or Lisa, or Claire or AnneMarie or Nonni had. Man, talk about a lot of work.

Lady Di had done a lot of the work before we even left San Carlos. She was polishing silver for weeks and Lisa made some delish cookies that went in the gift bags, so when we got in the car on Thursday at 4:30 to go to Nonni's I thought, meh, we are in pretty good shape. But, boom! Friday morning we running errands like it was nobody's business! Costco! Raplhs! Party City! We did it all. I stayed behind to do some set up in the second half of the day while Mom and Maria went to Pasadena to get some rental goods. Just pulling out champagne flutes and tea cups took forever. Well it could have been that I would pull out 2-3 then get something to eat or drink, chat with Nonni, then go back to a couple more, and the cycle would repeat itself!

Saturday morning, I was a crust cutting machine! When I thought people were stressing a little too much, I decided to take it upon myself and break one of Nonni's new champagne flute, to bring people back down to planet earth. :o) Im such a clumsy giver. Meanwhile Marko was walking against the wall to avoid being asked to help.

Before we knew it people were arriving and we were munching on delicious chicken salad sandwiches, cucumber sandwiches, fruit, salad, and cupcakes! We had some legit games, including toilet paper brides which I am a huge fan of now, and then spent hours opening presents! The rain thank goodness held off until the second to last guest left, but that made us all have to stay inside and do dishes for what felt like an eternity.

All in all it was a great day and a great party! I'm sad to say that it felt like it was over as soon as it began, but I guess that means that time just flew! This was the kick off to the wedding season, YEAH YA!

I have more pics to post, but can't figure out how to copy them over so I'll do it later (maybe). :o)

Kudos and Boos

Dear Kate,

Another day late. Oh well. At least I'm consistently late.

Kudos...the Greenbay Packers! Our boy Aaron Rodgers brought the Vince Lombardi trophy home last night. The Chico native and Cal grad made us proud in Superbown 45. Well, I assume he's going back to Greenbay to drop off the trophy, then hightail it to Disneyland.
Boos...the Superbowl Planning Commission. Whoever thought it was a good idea to pack in extra seats to an already max capacity superdome was not that smart. Not only did it fail fire code, but also pissed a lot of people off who were turned away at the gate.

Kudos...the latest Train CD. I don't know why it took me so long to start listening to it, but it's so good. Fave tracks? Well, "I Got You" and "Half Moon Bay" "This Aint Goodbye" If you aren't listening to it, then you need to get your iTunes in check.
Boos...to Xtina Aguleria. I always thought singers nail the Star Spangled Banner before getting a record deal. But as I learned, lots of people don't know the song. Maybe record labels should start making that a priority. But what do I know, I'm just a girl who likes music and no apparent talent.

Kudos...The presh Darth Vader from yesterday's Superbowl commercial for the VW Passat! This was really the only commercial that I paid attention to, but how could you not! The six year old was the talk of the country this morning. Way too adorable.
Boos...Camp Lilo. Just when you thought she was fading behind other trainwrecked stars, Lindsay Lohan fights her way to the top of the tabloids. This time for "borrowing" (some call it stealing) a necklace and then denying that she had it at all. Once the cops found it, that's when she went with the borrowed story. I feel like maybe someone really should be with her 24/7, but at the same time she is 24 and needs to start taking responsibility.

Is this a sign?

Dear Kate,

Since 2011 was introduced to the planet, or at least to those who are on the Christian calendar, I have had a ridiculously hard time finding parking. The other day it was at the bank, then it was at Starbucks, but most recently, frequently and annoyingly, it has been at the gym. I don't know if it was in 2010 that America, or at least the Redwood City population, got fatter and so they actually are sticking to their New Year's Resolution, or what, but every time I leave work to go straight to the gym, no parking. Even this morning, I went at the dignified hour of 9 am and it was packed and in my second attempt, it was again packed, but at least then I got a spot. What the hell is going on in Redwood City?

So this morning, I got to thinking, maybe it's a sign that I should cut back. Sadly, this wedding is quickly approaching and you had the awesome idea that I should get a driver. Which I supposed we could technically say that Lisa is my driver because she usually drives when we go to the gym. And when that happens, we always find parking. So maybe I just shouldn't drive to the gym and only have Lisa do it. Yes, I think that's a wonderful idea.

Funny and Random Things

Dear Kate,

This week has been taking it's sweet-ass-time. And although I patiently await Friday (which is taking forever!) I found some happiness in some random things...

1. The tall neon blow up thing outside of jiffy lube
2. A super tiny white car with this massive dresser in it's back trunk. Or at least trying to be in the trunk, it was 95% out, being held securely by some twine. I switched lanes as quickly as I possibly could.
3. This guy with rollerblades and parachute pants rolling past my window at work.
4. The ridiculous-ness at the San Carlos Post Office. That's right Postmaster Gary, I'm referring to you and the line that was out the door!
5. Chilly Sam Champion on GMA literally stuck in Chicago. And this morning, I debated wearing flippy floppies to work.
6. That silly text I got from you today hearing that you wave to a random at Target parking lot, thinking it was me!
7. Watching a super old video of Marko and his dad playing catch with a football. Well they were not exactly playing catch, because that would require him to catch it. 10 drops. That's right, we counted. "Bonino's don't play sports"
8. Lady Di getting all bent-out-of-shape talking about yuckie Taylor on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
9. When I realized that the wedding was 5 months away, I got really sad thinking about my reign of power coming to an end. Then I decided that I would continue my reign through that weekend.
10. I saw a bank of payphones. Really when was the last time you saw that?!

Ok Friday, I think you have made your point. You can show up now.