We had dinner with my parents for Momma’s birthday. She went out with some clients and friends on her actual day.
We should all hope for her skin.
Speaking of pretty ladies, I saw Carrie Underwood last night at CMA Fan Fair. She had a cute headband that was very much on the festival style trend. I tried to take a photo.
Use your imagination and tune in when it airs on ABC.
This lady isn’t lovely, but you need to watch her. Seriously, watch her.
Always remember, “It’s better to be punching into space than in your face.”
“What I did this weekend” posts are now posts to help you get through your week. I’ll likely still include things done over the weekend, but I’ll have a little bit of extra (quotes, pretty photos, tasty food, music, good shit) for you. Basically, it’s a weekly ”Random Thoughts with RA.”
I hope you’re enjoying your long weekend and relaxing. Actually, my mind set on relaxing is usually closer to “ain’t nobody got time for that.” It’s something I’m working on.
Not only is the image found here but it’s from a post titled “Finding Success in Your 30s.”
The Mister still talks about this performance.
He’s not a RiRi fan but he loves a green screen. It is hard to stop watching.
If you ever want to know “What would Rachael Anne like to do?” the answer is “brunch.” Well, brunch and style someone’s coffee table. Last week, I ate a Crab Cake Benedict at The Green Room in Greenville, SC.
It was a poached egg on top of a crab cake on top of a fried green tomato. They serve brunch everyday.
We can’t all be Kevin Durant, but we can likely donate something to the American Red Cross. You can donate to the disaster fund here or to a local chapter. Additionaly, you can always text “REDCROSS” to 90999 for a $10.00 donation.
This weekend we went to another concert. This time it was for the Avett Brothers and we had awesome seats. Allow me to make you a tad jealous.
We had pit tickets and it was the jam. I could have been spit on and I would have found that acceptable – if by the band not by any of the surrounding hipsters. The Mister took a hundred pictures and we both have videos on Vine.
I decided to take out a 20-year-old purse.
I believe I got it when I was 10, maybe 9. It was my first Coach bag. I got a Dooney and Bourke bag before it which I still have too. If we ever have a daughter, I’ll let her have it. It’s lines are not as classic, so I don’t think I can get away with carrying it. They’re both in great shape. Here I am being weird with it.
I was introduced to Nudify. Get that app right now. I can’t stop. Here’s an example photo of me with my girl JBKH.
Friday, The Mister and I went to The Black Keys concert with one of our friends. We had General Admission tickets and it was awesome.
I was quite hungover the next day. Here’s some evidence of my good time.
I adore my friend and have known him since my Freshman year of college. We reconnected a few years ago after finding out we were both in Nashville. (Thanks to Mr. Zuckerberg.) I love him and would never show what’s under that circle. I wasn’t the only one that had drank too much. These were just the pre-show drinks at Bridgestone between the three of us.
We had been drinking before this and we didn’t stop either.
We went to the headless friend’s birthday party Saturday night. I drank only Sprite. Beyond going out we played it fairly lazy. Sunday, we walked around the yard and worked on a plan for planting some boxwoods we purchased two weeks ago and the back yard.
I’ve kept the back yard from you because it’s embarrassing. We have a potentially awesome area of the yard that looks awful. Really awful. The previous owners put in a retaining wall poorly. It appears to a great example of a DIY gone wrong. The brick walls have mostly fallen down. We started cleaning it up and quickly became overwhelmed at the scope of the project. We think we finally know what to do and how to fix it. We loved this patio space when we bought the house. We had big plans for a fire pit, big chairs and parties. We want to make it right. This is what it looks like now.
The Mister is working on the space this week. It will not be anywhere near done but we are setting a lofty goal of having the major work done by July. There are some other major projects that are being done at the same time. It’s going to be hectic summer. However, it’s gonna be great and I can’t wait to share it with you.
Last night, while lying in bed, I heard The Mister mumble something along the lines of “This should be good.” Then, he proceeded to play a video that made me laugh uncontrollably. I jumped out of bed and turned on my laptop after I made him play it repeatedly. I’m dedicated to y’all and wanted to make sure you knew of something this good. Also, I may totally want to say that I was on the front end of this becoming popular on the internets. (Thanks to Joe Dubin for sharing it.)
As my friend Joe (not Joe Dubin) says, “loving Taylor is hard.”
Justin Timberlake is back! I’m pretty jazzed about this. I busted out his last album “Future Sex/Love Sounds” and have played it in heavy car karaoke rotation. I should confess that the CD was already in my car’s console because I have listened to it frequently since it’s debut in 2006.
My girl JBK(H) and I at the Justin Timberlake concert circa 2007
You need to listen to “Suit and Tie.” So, I’m providing it below. It’s in black and white. He collaborated with Tom Ford. There are cuff links and gorgeous men’s wear. He’s rocking his wedding band. He brought the sexy back.
Turn that shiz up real loud in your car and open your sunroof like it’s a beautiful spring day during your junior year of college.
I was not in college in 2007, but I remember my junior year fondly.
This post is not about The War Between the States, nor is it about the election. However, I do type it as I watch results come in. I definitely care about the results, but political news and views are not the reason(s) you tune in here. This post is about the sadness I have about The Civil Wars. Yesterday, they announced this:
We sincerely apologize for the canceling of all of our tour dates. It is something we deeply regret. However, due to internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition we are unable to continue as a touring entity at this time. We thank each and every one of you for your amazing love & support. Our sincere hope is to have new music for you in 2013.
Insert me panicky and making weird moaning sounds
The Civil Wars are the jam. You need to listen to them. They won a pair of Grammys and in September won the Americana Music Association award for Duo/Group of the year. John Paul and Joy met in Nashville during a writing camp. Joy lives in East Nashville. I am proud of their Nashville “roots”, but they’d be amazing no matter where they came from. I want more music to come from their vocal cords. I hope they’re not “Falling.”
Lyrics: Haven’t you seen me sleep walking Cause I’ve been holding your hand Haven’t you noticed me drifting Oh, let me tell you I am
Tell me it’s nothing Try to convince me That I’m not drowning Oh, let me tell you I am
Please, please tell me you know I’ve got to let you go I can’t help falling Out of love with you
Why I am feeling so guilty Why I am holding my breath Worry about everyone but me I just keep losing myself
Tell me it’s nothing Try to convince me That I’m not drowning Oh let me tell you I am
Please, please tell me you know I’ve got to let you go I can’t help falling Out of love with you
Oh, won’t you read my mind Don’t you make me lie here, and die here Please, Please tell me you know I’ve got to let you go I can’t help falling Out of love with you
I get crap pretty often for not being on Facebook much. So, I decided to make a very strong effort the past few weeks to get on Facebook more and it’s not gone unnoticed. I’ve had multiple people praise me for it. Still, nobody told me. Then, of course, I have the very blog that you’re reading and nobody told me here either. So, I blame all y’all. I had to find out about a YouTube video from my father.
Yesterday morning I received the following text message: “Mom just heard ‘Smell Yo Dick (official video)’ on YouTube. You can imagine her facial expression.” If your immediate reaction to this is “Poor Momma” or something along the lines of a crinkled nose then you should not watch the video below. However, if you’re reaction was “I must find out what this is right now” then you’re like me and I’ve provided it for you.
“Smell Yo Dick” by Riskay
(I feel this warning should be understood by the title and group’s name, but don’t listen to this with the volume all the way up at work. HR won’t like it.)
I hadn’t heard “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen on the radio until last week. Some girlfriends have been shocked by this, but they will be relieved to know that the dam that’s been holding it back from me has been released. Now, every time I turn on the radio it is playing. If I’m just now hearing it, I’m sure all y’all are tired of it. However, I have a cover for you to listen to. You’ll like it. I promise.
Preston Leatherman is the guy behind the “Dancing with an Ipod in public” videos that make me laugh. Plus, he lives in my neighborhood. (Duh. It’s where cool people live.) Preston’s a talented singer/musician and currently has a cover of “”Call Me Maybe” on Mashable. Here’s what you do to vote for him:
Now, speaking of my neighborhood, my neighbor’s house is for sale. I’m happy to have any one of you living there. Y’all are definitely better than the renters that don’t understand trash pick up won’t take your recycle can if there is obviously trash in it. You leaving it out there for two weeks isn’t doing anyone any favors.
