Guess who's from my hometown???

It sure as hell isn't Bentley!! While watching the Bachelorette a couple of weeks ago, I came across a familiar face... DINO! on the show he goes by Constantine and he is as good looking in person as he is on TV. He's parents own a Greek/Italian restaurant in Cumming. Notice how I say 'parents',because when we were in high school (he was only 2 grades ahead of me).. he was busing tables.... guess he's worked his way up to co-owner. My friends and I would go to Giorgio's {Constantine's family restaurant) just to see him... I don't think he noticed us.. but he was so good looking, even in the 10th grade!

Since Dino/Constantine and I are from the fabulous town of Cumming... everyone had some good gossip/spoilers... so I will happily share them with you. My hairdresser googled it and heard from some other people, that he makes it to the top 4 and that they have already filmed his homecoming {When Ashley meets his parents}. My parents neighbors know Dino's parents neighbors and they heard that he's been tapped as a candidate for the next Bachelor {Fall 2011}. My hometown is making a place on the map.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed he wins... someone needs to claim that hunk of a Greek God!

SNL Sister Act Skit

I recently ran across this skit... I bet you can't watch it without DYING LAUGHING! Happy Hump Day!

House Hunting

This house is just down the street on Devon (on the other side of Old Dason). The kitchen is my favorite.. I've always wanted a fridge that had cabinet doors on them... it looks so much more expensive... a suddle upgrade to a kitchen. Oh and lets not forget to mention the double ovens!! I bet if I polled every woman I know and asked if they would like double ovens mounted in the wall/cabinets... they would all say YES! At least 4 times a month, double ovens could come in handy and I don't even have kids! My Mom and Mother-in-Law have always talked about double ovens being on there wishless... Christmas/Thanksgiving would be so much easier. Last, I'm in love with the pool area.. we are in desperate need of landscaping at Casa Paschal. Enjoy the photos :)

Meredith Vieira Gets Lip-Dub 'Don't Stop Believing' Send-Off on 'Today' ...

I cried like a baby when I watched this live... I'm going to miss you Meredith Vieira!

Britian: Gypsy :: America: Rednecks

I love an analogy...and this topic calls for a good one! Anyone been watching TLC "My Big Gypsy Wedding"? At first I thought it was a joke and then I became addicted to watching the show... Please tell me I'm not the only one who sees the comparison between Gypsies and kid beauty pageants? Lets take a look at with this comparisons:
America:

Great Britain:

I guess we are more alike (Americans/Brits) then we thought!! But whose winning? I'm gonna go with us... simply because I would expect more from Britain... Hello Queen Elizabeth! Yes, we have Snooki and Nascar... but the Brits still wear hats and drink tea... its like a bi-polar country! Gypsies and high tea!
Thank you TLC for another television filled summer.

House Hunting

Another fun... or should I say "Stately" home on 6th ave. 4 bedrooms/ 4 bath, 3,800 + square feet. My favorite rooms are the library with the painted floors and the bedroom with the soft moss green walls and cabinets... you can tell who ever lives here has put a lot of time and energy into this home!

27 in Apalach... oh so nice

well, 27 has arrived.... it seems so much more permanent then 26. It always ends up that we go to St. George... even though we don't plan it, we seem to find our way down there. This trip was especially happy... probably because we somewhat planned. Usually, in true "Paschal" style, we would of driven down with nothing but a hotel reservation... but this time I decided to make actual plans. We stayed at the Water Street Hotel and Marina, which was just a short (2 bridge) drive from St. George. We've tried to stay on the island, but usually it is out(way) of our price range and the St. George In is affordable, yet no kitchen/fridge. The Water Street Hotel had everything we needed and then we could choose when to drive to the island... most places to eat were already in Apalach.

Here are a few photos of the weekend... unfortunately none of Paschal and I... batteries never got purchased... typical.

our room... I got this picture from google because I didn't get my own. Such an amazing suite!
Paschal was OBSESSED with this place (Owl Cafe). First day he had fried soft shell crab over cheese (the most gourmet cheese grits I've seen) grits, covered with sauteed vegetables. I had jalapeno chicken salad with fruit and a side of gazpacho. Day 2... I had an omelet and Paschal again had crab with grits covered with tomatoes, onions and feta. We also had a cocktail... Orange Julius... more to come on this amazing tottie on Tuesday... it might have been one of the best parts of the weekend.

we eat here Fri night... i had some baked oysters with cheese, bacon and I'm sure some other good cheeses.... both Paschal and I wanted somewhere "non-touristy" and this was perfect! I highly recommend it.

Thank you sweet husband for a great weekend... I can't believe 7 years ago this weekend we were celebrating my birthday at Owen's lake trailer... oh the birthdays Paschal and I have shared!