But I’ve got friends who love me and they know just where I stand
- Jessica Andrews

Hi friends! Yea, 2 posts in 2 days! First of all, a note to my great friends who have asked – I am totally fine. Maybe not FDA approved/government regulation “fine,” but I’m good. I promise. I love all of you for asking and wondering about me. Sometimes I forget that you guys read this and really pay attention to it so I tend to just go off and let my sour mood seep through. I know part of that moodiness is what you love (the rants). And part of it makes you wonder just what the crap am I so pissed off about.

The truth is it hasn’t been a totally awesome year in some ways. In others, it has. I’m blessed. I have a house, I have a good job, I have a great family and I have the best friends a gal could ever ask for. And all of that far outweighs the negative crap that may have seeped into my mind over the past few weeks. I just have felt a little like Charlie Brown in the Christmas special. But the good news is, I will totally get over it and be fine. I promise.

So, let’s talk about 2006 people. Of course I’ll just hit some of the highlights and jump in with things I omit, ok?

January – The Oreo smashing incident (sorry Emily)
February 23 – The bad day/McDonald’s incident
March 8 – The Vomit Tour ‘06
April 5 – “Wet and Black” and menus
May 5 – Honey Barbecue wings
June 15 – Cell phone in the “Crowd Pleaser”
July 14 – Ok, so I talk to myself sometimes
September 11 – 5 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks
October 17 – The Ole Miss game
November 9 – A friend, a friend of a friend (FOF) and a dancing monkey


What a year, folks! Here’s to an even more awesome 2007!

Love,
Amy

I was talking to Holli the other day and we agreed that as adults, it really isn't the most wonderful time of the year. I mean, I don't know why, but I've just gone all Scrooge this year. I'm tired, irritated, stressed and what not. I don't know what my problem is. I'll be glad for a week off and away and maybe that will bring about the good cheer that I so desperately need. If not, could you pass me a cup of cheer along with some Vicodin? Thanks.

Anyway, I went to Chicago a few weeks ago. Many of you know what all transpired there, but for those that don't, let me just break it down into bite sized pieces: 1) My carry on was mercilessly searched and gifts were unwrapped, inspected and cleaned with wipes containing who knows what. 2) I got into an argument (hold it right there, it was NOT my fault) with a total tool with a Napoleon complex in line a the gate, 3) And I also had to witness a screaming match on the shuttle to the airport with the driver and a passenger which resulted in the passenger (literally) being left on the side of the street. All in all it was a great trip, though.

Otherwise I’ve been moving into a new office at work. Can I get a hell yeah? I’ve got a window, people. For those of you that know me well, you know that this small thing is colossal. I’ve been sun deprived entirely too long. And I’m aware of the irony of that – being that I’m a total ashy white pale face. Hey, Liesa, maybe my name should be Chief Pale Face Whines A Lot. What do you think? So there’s been lots o’ fun moving action to keep me occupied and to make my days all merry and bright. Seriously – is it time for my vacation yet? Grrrr…

I normally do some sort of year recap type thing, but I don’t really think I will this year. Not my best year, overall (not trying to be Debbie Downer here), but hopefully 2007 I’ll be back and fierce, y’all. Until then, peace, love, happiness and hugs from Dabbs straight at ya.

- ames