Brackets and Brides

I've got a lot of catching up to do...

First let's start with some brackets... yes, I'm talking March Madness brackets (I said I had some catching up to do...). As it turns out I'm not well-versed when it comes to college basketball. Who would have thought? When round one was over I was in 1st place, but I pretty much tanked after that. In a little office competition I ended up dead last. Freaking kU; football is better than basketball anyway. I think I'll just stick to that and baseball.

Now on to the other bracket I filled out, the NCAARP one from K-HITS. Let's just say I know my classic rock. I finished 96th out of 1,036 people! While I did pretty good, my boyfriend did even better... he finished 39th. I had the championship "teams" right... Clapton vs. The Beatles, and I got the winner right, too. The guitar god himself, Mr. Eric Clapton, is St. Louis's new Champion of Classic Rock.

I've been in an ice tea kick lately. I would say, and I hate to say it, but I think McDonald's has the best sweet tea when it comes to food places. However, my most favorite tea of all comes from my Mommy and my Meme. Their teas taste different, but they're both really sweet and really good. A couple weeks ago my mom came in town and we were shopping around at Wal-Mart when we saw an ice tea maker. Since she's the awesome mom she is, she bought it for me :) It took me two batches to make it like my momma. So the ice tea maker is officially my favorite new thing in my apartment right now.

Speaking of food places... being the journalist I am, I'm working on an in-depth, hard-hitting investigative piece this week. More details to come later.

And if you haven't checked it out yet, you should visit one of KSPR's newest blogs, Buff Brides. KSPR's own Ms. Michelle Sherwood runs it. The blog offers all kinds of fun info on good/bad foods, what works when it comes to dieting, and healthy recipes from local restaurants. Of course it's not just for brides, but anyone who wants to live a healthier lifestyle. And it's by Michelle, so you know it's awesome.

The Hoofer is Back

Dancing used to be a huge part of my life. Okay, I take that back. It pretty much was my life. In my hayday, all but 5 years ago in high school, I was dancing 5-6 nights a week. However, once I got into college I didn't really have the time, or moolah, to keep up with it. So when I graduated I told myself I would get back into the dancing habit once I got a job and settled down.

The time has come. About a month ago I signed up for class at Springfield Little Theatre...TAP! Tap was always my favorite and strong suit. The first class was last week. Pshhh, it was a piece of cake. Tonight, not so much. That class kicked my ass. First off, there's only two other girls in the class, which I like because there's more one-on-one attention, but tonight neither one was there. My teacher worked me... and it felt so good. I miss that feeling of leaving dance class covered in sweat, muscles aching, and body physically drained.

The class only goes until May so I'm thinking about picking up some other classes at a dance studio over the summer. I really need to get back into shape, and I just can't motivate myself to run or lift weights. It's just not my thing. But dancing is.

PS-If only I had my senior pictures scanned onto my computer... I would have used one in this post and you all would have gotten to see one of my senior pictures in a dance costume, haha!

Powder Blue Power

I want to take advantage of one huge historic occasion. It may be years, DECADES, before I can say this again, not that it makes me happy to say this, but none-the-less this is a rare opportunity.

The Kansas City Royals are the only undefeated team in baseball.

Wow.

Enjoy it while you can Royals fans.