NYC here i come! July 26, 2007

off to nyc for a fun weekend of no work and all  play!  staying with my bestest boy peter. jill is coming from dc.  for sure see ken and katy.  and hopefully spend a few quality hours with my crazy friend al!

friday night going to see the broadway play spamalot.  won best play tony award a couple of years ago.  spin off of the holy grail. 

saturday going to the PSI (art radio) and MOMA beach party.  warm up is P.S.1’s critically acclaimed music series and has become one of the most anticipated summer events. the series is housed within the architectural installation created by the winner of the annual P.S.1 and MoMA organized Young Architects Program . the music, architecture and exhibition program provide a unique multi-sensory experience for music fans, artists, and families alike. cooooool.  http://www.ps1.org/ps1_site/content/view/34/74/
then headed to the james morrison concert on saturday night at irving plaza.  i can.not.wait!  honestly, this concert could make my whole year!

brooklyn here we come on sunday for a free concert series called pool parties.   http://www.thepoolparties.com/

monday is all about shopping, hanging out in central park and wishing with all of my heart that i actually lived in the city….then back to the real world and my real life in minnie.
 

Youth Golf Brand Name July 26, 2007

i need your feedback…young, serious golfers

working on a line of youth golf accessories targeted toward gen y boys and girls.  hoping the products appeal to the older generations as well (yes, even up to 30 year olds)! 

what is your favorite branding name…..

noonan (do you know what movie this is from?)

bunk

lag

ForeJack

Divot Head

Mully

Burk

Tee Birdie

Yank

Happy Birthday Diddy!! July 23, 2007

Fav Read July 17, 2007

http://charmingbutsingle.com/

this is my most fav read ever!   charming makes me laugh out loud, giggle, and shake my head in amazement that someone else feels the same way! add it to your favs, a must read!

Becks is coming!! July 12, 2007

he is HOT!  i would def go see a game or so….

Pixs from http://trent.blogspot.com/

Shenzhen Super Wal-Mart July 12, 2007

another great article on msn today about wal-mart’s in china.  i just visited one of the 4 wal-mart’s in shenzhen (78 total stores in china).  yearly sales increase of 30% vs. only 2% in the US.  the articles title is “keeping up with the wang’s, the rise of the middle class in china” super interesting. 

i was very surprised at the grocery selection and how much of the fresh food selection was out for pickin!  there was a counter full of bloody chickens that customers were picking through with their hands.  fresh seafood was displayed out on ice and many unfamiliar delectables in cases.  the beauty area was extremely fancy with uniformed sales ladies just waiting to introduce you to the newest shampoo!  there was also sampling of heniken light.  http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/StockInvestingTrading/WalMartChina.aspx#pageTopAchor

China executes… July 10, 2007

one of MSN’s headlines today was “China executes ex-head of food and drug agency”  in the article it states that 20% of food produced for consumption in china is less than satisfactory.  and that some bottled water and water coolers are really tap water.   the execution was a way to show the world that they were cleaning up their act and would be ready for the 2008 beijing olympics.

i’ve been back from china for about 2 weeks and have had some terrible stomach issues.  i avoid going to the dr at all costs, but finally went in yesterday.  my dr could not believe that i didn’t come in earlier.  i had 5 vitals of blood taken and have to do unspeakable poop tests at home!  blood work came back this am and i have a major bacterial infection and have started antibiotics.  they won’t know the exact issues until i submit my unspeakable tests.  i think i would be fine not knowing what it was exactly, skipping the tests, and wiping it out with the antibiotics.  i’m going to suggest this to my dr….

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19686498/?GT1=10150

Night life in Pepin July 10, 2007

nyc memory that i just remembered… July 6, 2007

when i was in nyc, we were walking to lunch with my dear friend peter, when i saw 2 random people that i  know.  the first person, was the only straight (and hot) boy who use to work out at my gym, until he moved to nyc.  we miss him a lot at the gym.

the second person was so random, that i stared at him, went to go run after him, and then stopped myself b/c it couldn’t be.  he was my high school boyfriends exchange student from italy.  i’m kicking myself b/c i did not go talk to him, but confirmed that he is living in nyc.  it brought back such memories from high school.  how simple life was back then!

Life in General July 5, 2007

trip to nyc was entertaining.  we actually got stranded there overnight and slept on the floor at jfk.  that was after we sat in the airplane for 4+ hours with no air.  i can’t say that it is  listed on my top 10 most pleasant experiences.

my faith has been renewed that there are boys out there that i dig and who actually have their shat together.  my theme lately has been boys who do not live in minnie…but sometimes that isn’t such a bad thing!  i also almost became a cougar this week.  i had to stop myself mid-flirt.

the 4th rocked.  spent the day boating on lake mkta.  we survived a freak rain storm, but the sun always comes out!  then had everyone over on my rooftop.  i think it’s the best location in mpls for firework watching.

this weekend i’m going to the bascilla block party.  mixed feelings as i’ve gone in the past and it gets a so so rating.  going with a big group of peeps, so it should be fun.  then headed to wabasha for a peterson boating weekend.  think we’re going to lake city on saturday, my old stomping grounds.  i miss those sailing days.

going to golf league tonight.  psyched to try out my new fairway 5 wood.  i really need to take some lessons.  i embarassed all the boys when i played the rgcc course.  maybe, just maybe, i will be decent in time for the PGA show.  check back with me in Jan!