I Need A Vacation!

I know, I just went on vacation. . . sort of. But I've been running on 4hrs of sleep or less for more than a week now, and it's starting to catch up. I was really looking forward to having tomorrow off work, but I have some extended travel in my future. AGAIN. Which is a bummer.

I am excited to see family in Manistee Wednesday, but we'll be hitching a ride with Grandma who's Grand Am will pull out of town at 8am tomorrow. We're going to hitch a ride back with my sister, and we need to be back by 630pm for the annual 4th of July party -- we call it the Redneck Bash-- with out friends. Then off to work the next day, and class that night. **sigh** I think I'm going to need to buy some Rockstar by the case! -- I'll take a case of Bon Jovi, and a half a case of AC/DC-- Hey... that would keep ME awake. LOL... but I digress.

Anyway the point is, I'm excited to see everyone. And I'm super excited about the Redneck Bash. It's the first time someone officially requested one of my treats. Which makes me happy. I always wanted to be that chick who everyone is like "ooooooh she makes the best....." But I've been struggling to find what my specialty is. Some like my made from scratch Pizza, some like my brownies, and now apparently some like my Carmel apple salad. It's all good. I think my new goal will just be to fool people into thinking I'm a good cook!

I am a little nervous about the bash for a few reason, but I won't get into them here. There are just going to be some potential issues and I'm curious to see how they will play out, and a little apprehensive as well. Of course a few minutes there, watching Communal Husband Dave trying to light fireworks with a propane torch and a can of gasoline... it will make my concerns fade into nothing. (while bringing up new concerns.....) LOL.

Speaking of Communal Living... apparently there really is someone in town who believes that Communal Husband Dave actually has 2 wives. Me and his own. It is SO funny and SO absurd that we had a great laugh over it. (Communal wife #1 and myself) If you knew this person you'd understand why it is so funny. He's pretty gullible, and well... most of the time I think he's drunk so maybe that's why it's so funny. I think if he'd stop drinking he'd realize how crazy the thought is, and he might even get a job. But that's neither here or there. I told Jeanne I'd go along with the whole Communal Joke but I was NOT under ANY circumstances letting Communal Husband Dave in my personal space. LOL. I will go along with the joke as long as my 3ft spacial box is respected! NO HUGGING! (did you ever see that Ellen episode... "There Is a Wall" THAT is how I feel!!!!)
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So that's the upcoming plans in a nutshell. I can't wait until the weekend. I"m going to drop. I have big plans to SLEEP all day Saturday. ALLLLL DAY. I don't care if I have to tie myself down, I WILL sleep. Plus the boy will be gone so sleep will definitely be possible. Wooohoo.

I'll post pictures of the bash once I get a chance Thursday. You just can't fully appreciate it unless you're there. I'll leave you with this image...

Picture an over grown field behind the railroad tracks. Picture a huge jacked up Jimmy and a huge jacked up, supped up truck pulling in, pulling out the lawn mowers and mowing down a 30x30 foot area. Picture ripped up lawn chairs, a camping grill, a fold up picnic table, and a bunch of rednecks getting together and grilling out. (It starts at 630, fireworks aren't until 10ish) We're eating, we're laughing, we're lighting our own fireworks. And ... yeah... you just have to be there to fully appreicate it. I can't do it justice.

Have a great 4th!!!!