Alright. Alright. Here it is... So, Saturday I went to a "model call" for a hair show that took place on Monday. I'd done these before so I guess I should've known the drill. But, for some reason I just expected them to say, "We'll take you." Or, "You can go home." Anyway, they said, "We'll take you. Let's get her shampoo'd and ready to be cut and colored." So, that was my eventful Saturday night. I had to be back at 7am on Monday morning for the 10 o'clock show. It's always a fun time though. Above is the outcome.
Well, it's mostly true. I don't do laundry very often but that has nothing to do with my lack of undies. I just prefer the commando. Oh, and brazilian jungle maybe...
Okay, you know that you're plain - and you're cool with that. You prefer not to let anything distract from your sweetness. Your appeal is understated yet universal. Everyone dig you. And in a pinch, you'll probably get eaten.
Today was our three year anniversary. Last year, we looked at rings, and this year, we visited our first wedding site option. Rose (my best friend from h.s. and m.o.h.) put together a list of questions for me. Anyway, we met with Kathleen at the Chapel at Red Rocks. It was nice, but very, very small. Besides, I want to be outdoors. The former Woody Allen spaceship house was our first choice, but I think someone lives there now. Oh well! There's a few other places I want to check out.
Anyway, I recently registered on the resourceful wedding site, The Knot, so I'm all set. You can create a website there, so I won't have to polute my blog with wedding talk.
After our business was over, we went to the Melting Pot. Here are the remains from our dessert. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
Well, I'm sure it works, but this giant, 41 1/2 inch steering wheel is designed to hula off those extra inches from your waste.
Available in one to six pound hoops, the manufacturers claim that you will lose inches from your waste by using this thing just 10 minutes a day. I could barely stand using it a minute and a half.
If you've ever used this thing before, you will understand what I mean when I describe the feeling of spikes jabbing into your abs and obliques as the hoop goes around. I guess that's the concept. I was only using a 3-pounder, too. It makes your abs flex while it's enduring the abuse. I guess that makes you burn fat in that area.
Well, why doesn't someone just punch me in my *ss and thighs while I'm flexing those?!
At any rate... It's our three year anniversary. I made a nice chillian sea bass & scallop dinner & Chisolm is taking us to the Melting Pot. So, I'm really gonna have to go get abused by the sport-hoop after that.
Started working out again today. Thought I would jump on the cliche new year's resolution bandwagon of getting back in shape. I had been seriously wanting to get back on that wagon for a long time, but had not had the motivation to. Unfortunately, when you stop working out, you don't have as much energy to start working out again. (bad combination)
Fortunately, this was not me on the treadmill today.
Anyway, last week, while searching on Criag's List for some upcoming hairshows or hairmodels wanted, I came across this ad for a Fitness Study. The commitment is 45 minutes a day, three days a week, for three weeks. This place is called Ladies Workout Express. It's an interesting workout concept of 30-minute circuit training.
The facility is located in a (no more than) 800 square foot space in a strip mall. It's a very unique, intimate feel. Instead of lockers, there's cubbies at the entrance for your shoes, pool cues, pets, etc. There are 24 "stations" that you spend 40 seconds each on to an interesting mix of upbeat elevator/techno music until a man's voice comes on to say "Change Stations". I have to admit, it was really fun!
Well, I'm looking forward to going back soon. I'll see how I feel tomorrow. She took all my measurements today and I am currently at 19% body fat. Ugh... I boxed up all the chocolate in the house tonight and sent it off with my mom. Here goes nuthin'!
As many of you know, I have been saving up my hair for Locks of Love. I was signed up to participate in this hair show on Feb. 10, but I will not be able to participate because it is the same weekend as this big team pool tournament. Therefore, I am now still in need of a hair stylist that would be interested in donating their services or a hairshow to attend.
Uuuuuuuggggghhhhh... I HATE having my hair this long!!! I'm ready to just chop it off myself and send it off!!!
Anyway, if you or anyone you know would be interested, please let me know.
New Year, Old Friends (well, they're young, but "long-time")
"fortune"
My cousin, Alvina, is the closest thing I have to a baby sister. We were supposed to exchange gifts last week but I was still in Vail, so I rescheduled to last night. She lives/works/goes to school in Boulder. She is the daughter and student that I'm sure my parents would've loved for me to be. She's the perfect child! Anyway, it takes three good friends to agree to meet you in Boulder for dinner, just so you can exchange gifts with your family.
Hatty, Hikle, & Lenny came to dinner with me. It was super-fun! It's weird how sushi used to be such a staple and we recently hadn't had it in so long. Well, I have to admit, the replacement of pho as the staple is definitely much easier on the pocketbook.
Vina was off by 9:30. So, after dessert, we all headed back to Hatty's place for some tea, more dessert, and some ABBA videos (what evening would be complete without ABBA videos). Vina & I opened our gifts and we all sat around and just enjoyed each others' company.
When Hikle & Lenny left, Vina, Hatty, & I had girl talk about the dreaded "wedding plans"... *gasp!* I then found out that Vina will be moving to China for ??? how long and Hatty will be moving away for his PhD that summer. After picking myself up off the floor, they convinced me that they will still be there to help with the plans.
Awesome gifts from Vina (accumulated over the past two christmases):
Okay, after months of my previous, crappy guestbook being on the fritz, I have finally found another one. Hope this one works okay.
If you have a minute, please sign my new
Also, I just learned about Skype. It's like another IMing thing but I guess you can have real time conversations, etc. on it. I just had a conference call to Canada on it yesterday and it worked great for me. Check it out when you get a chance. I'm "sammspocket" (of course).
One more thing! Watched The 40 Year Old Virgin again last night on DVD. Santa got it for me. It's stinkin' HEEEE-larious! It's right up there with the o.g. Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo. Though I never checked out the European Gigolo, I prefer to remember Deuce the way he was before.
I hope Santa brought you everything you asked for, and more. I am typing this blog with the new Sony Vaio we got from my generous (future) in-laws. I have to admit that I had absolutely nothing to complain about.
My 2005 was an overwhelming but productive year. In a quick personal reflection, 2005 made pho a permanent staple in our diets, brought me a new step-nephew (in-law), introduced the newly-legal-Vina to Vegas (the city, not the dog), accepted the proposal to become the future Mrs. Woodson, celebrated the union of two of my dearest friends, watched a bestfriend find love, introduced Sudoku into my life, brought me my second national amateur 9ball title, released my first book, watched my other bestfriend move from across the country to a nearby state, was a successful year for Samm's Side Pocket, and has been one of the best years of my life, bringing me everything I could have ever dreamed of. That's just to name a few things. That's not including all the awesome people I've met and gotten to know better this year.
Christmas was nice and quiet this year. The VOA was not serving lunch on Christmas day this year, so I decided to do dinner on Chirstmas eve. This made Chisolm very happy since we wouldn't have to be there until 4:30 (vs the usual 8am). Unfortunately, I woke up to a sore throat on Christmas eve morning, so we didn't end up going. We just basically spent those next four days with blankets in front of the fireplace with lots of movies, opening gifts. Vegas really enjoys Christmas.
Speaking of Vegas, here is a photo of him from last weekend.
Speaking of last weekend, we spent our 2005-6 in Vail. Our friend Ryan and his new girlfriend were supposed to come up for the weekend. They didn't end up coming because a friend of hers is allergic to dogs. Didn't even realize they were bringing additional guests. Oh well. As it turned out, it worked out for the best anyway.
We arrived on Thursday for our new years "weekend" only to discover a leak in the bedroom caused by snow/ice buildup on the roof. Since we don't go up there very often, a lot of snow gets built up on the roof. We called the roofing people right away but no one could come until Tuesday. We spent most of the weekend without heat in attempt to stop the leaking. The heat from the house was thawing the roof and causing a waterfall in the bedroom. It was so noisy, we ended up sleeping in the guest bedroom with a space heater. After they came to fix the roof on Tuesday we had to make sure the leak had stopped before we could get the carpet cleaned on Wednesday. Anyway, 2 feet of ice build up, 7 days, and 144 Sudokus later, we're back.
Here is another photo of what used to be Chisolm's old Honda in the driveway in Vail. It's now just a big, white mound of snow.
Alright, I'm off for now. I promise it won't be as long before I write again.
Today was our three year anniversary. Last year, we looked at rings, and this year, we visited our first wedding site option. Rose (my best friend from h.s. and m.o.h.) put together a list of questions for me. Anyway, we met with Kathleen at the 
