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I got a letter in the mail yesterday from Detroit NOW saying I’ve been chosen to receive ’special recognition’ for my work on TG at a dinner in August. My mom freaked out and replaced my sister’s Dean’s List letter on the kitchen door with mine. So now my family has been teasing me that I’m winning awards for everything – fastest pancake eater, best backseat driver. Every time my brother mentions doing anything I tell him I’m going to win the award for it.

+ pancakes for breakfast + quality time with the fam + narrowing down the houses + B on his way home (3 more days!) + pie & grandma’s tarts + new Gene Simmons episode + sunny day outside + best tattoo idea ever +

This is so not a fail!

I want this dog!

Houses!

I cannot focus on anything right now because I walked through four houses this morning that I love! Houses I could see myself living in. Hardwood floors, newer kitchens, a backyard for my future dog. One even had a tiny bedroom off the master upstairs converted into a closet and another had a small walk-in closet. I’ve always wanted a walk-in and I sure have enough stuff to fill one up. Another had a wood burning stove-like heater in the master. They all had decks or sun porches and I like the neighborhoods – close enough to ride my bike downtown. I didn’t think I’d find something this quick! I’m trying really to keep from yelling or bursting out laughing. So excited so excited so excited.

Kate and I are going garage sale-ing and flea marketing this weekend to look for furniture and bikes. Yay!!!

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And the winner is…

Got all dressed up – shaved my legs, French twist, sparkly dress, gold stilettos that could have been in a rap video. I headed downtown at 4, the construction on practically every street is enough to make me lose my mind. It took me a while to find the Gem, I drove around melting and dodging Tigers fans and homeless people. My car seemed exceptionally shitty next to my fancy outfit and of course was extra noisy once i pulled into the parking garage.

Once inside I met up with Seth and grabbed a gin and tonic to calm my nerves – driving around town and the thought of getting up on stage had me a little on edge. We settled at a table with a couple other people from the station and waited for the show to start. Our category was toward the beginning and just before it was announced my heart made multiple attempts to leap out of my chest. They announced the winners and Seth and I made our way on stage. I let him do the talking and held the statue. There was no way I’d be able to form a sentence with a room full of people and those blinding lights.

They sent us downstairs to pick up our Emmys and then took a graduation style photo of each of us. The rest of the award show was very long and I tried to pass the time by texting B. Jesus beat God with 3 thank yous to 2.

Mom was standing at the front door when I got home. She had already called all my relatives, my uncle said he was going to throw me a parade.

Now I’m watching TV with the rents and eating taco bell. The Emmy is on the mantle. I don’t think it will ever hit me that it’s mine. It’s the last thing I ever expected to win as a web designer, but now I want another!

Casual Friday

Doing a little online shopping since I can’t concentrate on anything today. What do they expect to happen if they buy us PotBelly and bring an ice cream truck to work along with the Wings parade?

Bought the first three from Urban….just drooling over the popsicle necklace.

In regards to the Wings game:

My coworkers are funny – “People are going to drunk off their asses and piss on my lawn tonight.”

I love this video

It makes me want to cry a little…but that could just be the emotional state I’ve been in lately.

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