All Things Thrilla...

I have several men friends that I have had for awhile now. My one friend G, likes to say it's going on 23 years, it may seem that long but in reality it's more like 8. I don't know whether to take that as a compliment or not?????? hmmmm, anyhoo, as I was saying.

I first met my beloved Keith when my friend's Mum was in an apt complex and we were at the pool. I have always dated, prior to recently, big, hulkish men. I consider myself a "big" girl so I don't want to feel like I'm going to break my dates. Thrilla is HUGE, I mean he's not tall HUGE, but muscle HUGE. So large in fact, people ask him if he wrestles or plays football. It's so cute how embarrassed he gets all the while loving it. For the record, he did play football and then an injury sidelined that dream. Lucky for us, not so for him, I guess.

Keith came strutting down to the pool, my friend and I were already there. I believe at this point she was already saying hi to one we call "Matthew aka Window Licker". He was always bringing some girl of the week back then. He had a bad break up and didn't want to get tied down, no worries dude, you are young, go for it. So Matthew and my friend are very, very chatty people. I like to stay close to my peeps unless I've had a few brews then I can be just as chatty. Keith was like me. He comes down quietly in his God awful UGA swimsuit, barf, and even that didn't deter us from getting to know him. He was sweet, quiet and once he got drinking would say stuff and we'd be looking at each like " wtf did he just say?" We tease Keith because he mumbles and his brother Ryan tells me, he has always done this and does it with the fam so I no longer feel it's just us. We used to say to him that it was a good thing he was pretty, bc sometimes the brain wasnt working. But we all have those moments, they call mine AlanaLand.

Like all my friends, Thrilla would be there for you when and if you needed him. No questions asked. He is kind, thoughtful, loving, sweet, hot, funny and sometimes a big dork. But he has a lot of kind hearted friends around him that he has known for years, that tells you something. Thrilla makes our vacays, our pool time, and our club time more funny and special. Love you for all you are and all you do Keith. Muah!

Sara, Saraaaaaa......(jefferson starship song)

When I first started thinking about what to say about my girl Sara, the first thing that came to mind was the song from "The Sound of Music" when the Holy Mother starts singing "How do you solve a problem like Maria." Sara is far from a problem, but she touches you that deeply.

The first time I met the Lady Sara was in an activities meeting that we both belonged to. Neither of us were officers then, but we represented our departments. She from Claims and me from Auto. I remember she was a little late, just a skoch, and she came in and took over the room. We all stopped to listen to her story about I can't remember what now, but I do remember laughing and thinking to myself, "I have to party with her." For the record, there are few people I say that about without knowing. That's how special Lady Sara is.

What makes her so special you ask? Let me count the ways:

She is thoughtful, tough, in charge and when she tells you something, you know you can lay your life on it.

She is committed, caring, sweet, and will do anything for her "Boo's".

She is a hard worker who puts in 110% everyday all day long.

She's a wonderful Mum to her two dogs, they are very lucky to have her. I won't say they are spoiled but......

Bottom line? Lady Sara is the kind of friend/person/sister everyone needs, but not everyone has the fortune to meet. I, however, was. I thank the stars every day for my sarcastic twin. Love you to the moon and back my love.

Head cold? No thanks, I have one.

I don't know anyone who is pleased when allergies hit and even though you take meds, a virus sneaks in and WHAM, if you're me, you have a head cold. What this entails is a slight headache and then each day it builds. Today is day 2 of the runny eyes, and the constant sneezing. I take Claritin but was suggested to add Sudafed to my regiment. Well, it made my nose breathe but I'm still having the runny eyes, and the nose and the lovely itchy inner ears. I'm one hot lady I tell you what. I have had no energy to do anything other than run to the store for my OJ and meds and cook dinner for my beloveds. Ugh...

I keep hoping the next day I will feel so much better. Earlier, I did. I thought woot! we have turned a corner on the head cold front, but alas, it was like a frenzied stalker, it came back even worse. Lucky me. The past few mornings I have almost drowned myself with my nasal rinse, that's always a good time. The cats look at me like "what the freak is wrong with you?".....Of course hag kitty just swishes her swiffer tail and walks away. Inside I hear her saying, "don't forget me in your will." Little does she know she will have to go live with my sons and their baby daddy. He has a dog. BAHAHAHAHAHAH....

Anyhoo, this time of year breeds head colds, allergy colds, bronchitis, upper respiratory infections and other delightful ailments. Least I'm not dying, or balding, or 600 pounds. That's my silver lining. Hope you all have a sick free day!