Houston, we have a problem

Going to Houston this weekend for the Final Four (go Heels!!), and although basketball is my main priority, also super psyched to go to NASA. Secretly hoping for some sort of Space Camp scenario in which I'll press a button and go into space. With or without a young Joaquin Phoenix. (If you haven't seen this movie, watch it.)


Having never been to Houston before, I'm not sure what else to do to fill the time (assuming of course that UNC plays two games). Suggestions welcome...

There goes your tip

Going to get a manicure and pedicure is supposed to make you feel better, more attractive, etc. I went on Saturday for the first time in like a year (I know, I know), and the experience didn't exactly boost my self-confidence. First of all, the manicurist asked how long it had been (clearly my nails were not in great shape), and then another woman assumed I would also be needing my eyebrows and upper lip (!) waxed. Um, do I need that?? (I politely declined.) I'm sure it's just an upsell tactic, but it's not the nicest. #atleastmynailslookgood

So THAT'S why you separate lights from darks

Finally time to wear white pants, and I excitedly pulled on my white jeans this morning to find they had mysterious pink stains all over them. Clearly a self-induced laundry mishap. I guess if they don't come out, I'll convince people that they are tie-dyed and start some sort of trend. Or throw them out and start over. Either way.

One-armed man, anyone?

I watched the Fugitive with Harrison Ford the other night - forgot what an awesome movie that was. And forgot that Julianne Moore was in it. And Sela Ward, for that matter. Greatness.

1, 2, 3 is 1 2 many

I really don't understand guys who use a photo of themselves and clearly a significant other as a profile picture for dating apps. And don't get me started on the guy who used his wedding picture. If that's not a clear "swipe left," I don't know what is!


#hardpass
#askingfortrouble
#openrelationship??

Paging Dr Moneybags

Can we all agree that medical bills are redonk?! I was in the ER about a month ago, and every day I get another bill. Just when I think I've gotten everything together, another bill. Some are sneaky and come via text message, some are emailed and most arrive in the mail. But they are all annoying. I'll pay you when I pay you, rich doctors. Give it a rest.

You're welcome, service industry

We had a March Madness happy hour on Friday night for work, and the bar required a $4000 minimum (plus tip and tax, $5000). I was hoping for a large crowd to eat and drink their way through that tab, but we only had about 50 people. With an hour to go, the wait staff told me we were still $1100 away from our goal, so we did what anyone would do - started bringing out trays of shots. Which no one ordered. But everyone drank. Cut to 30 minutes later, a few additional orders of sushi and some bottles of wine (nice job, ladies), and we ended up going over our budget by $300. If that's not pulling together for the team, I don't know what is.


Sidebar: did not realize Macallan 25 cost $90 a glass. Or that Don Julio 42 was $25 a shot. I'm just asking for a friend.