All Right Stop, Collaborate and Listen...

*First of all, thank you so much for your very kind comments on my last post. I left town shortly after writing that and really didn't have access to the internet. Those of you that know me know I have the original iPhone 3G...so I don't do a lot of emailing/tweeting/etc with my slow as molasses phone. So I'm sorry if I have not personally responded to you. That being said, your comments were such a source of encouragement and I'm grateful you would take the time to share with me and send encouragement. My cup runneth over! That being said, let's get right into the Big D recap...

I spent my week in Dallas last week at a conference for Association executives. Although I bear no executive title, I am the meeting planner for my association which has it's perks. Not the least of which included a tour of Cowboy stadium, the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had, an interesting moment in Jason Whitten's pads (those things are HARD to get on and off!), recognizing more Cowboy's Cheerleaders than I'd care to mention thanks to a "Making the Squad" marathon on CMT (low point), and a Big and Rich concert complete with pyrotechnics. And that was just the first night.....

After my day of sessions, networking and exhibit hall browsing I set off for dinner with my Nana, Mom and sister. Dinner plans were soon dashed when we found ourselves on the side of the road with radiator issues. Yay life!

Thankfully, we managed to make it to a gas station and said gas station had a Subway. We didn't need a turkey sandwich as we were holding out for Tex-Mex, but thankfully they were kind enough to let us sit. Because we sat for 2.5 hours!!!!!! Tow truck misery!

After she was hitched up and taken away we made our way to our 9:30pm enchilada special. Praise the Lord for Tupinamba. It turns most frowns upside down.

I spent Tuesday night singing Ice Ice Baby with the 90's very own Vanilla Ice. He had great song segues like talking about his HGTV show, talking about life, and explaining there is nothing in life greater than family. Which was made evident by his subsequent chanting of, "Family! Family! Family!" It was a real crowd pleaser.

My sister was with me and we decided this was our new voicemail go-to.

Don't think for one second that the fun stopped there. Vanilla's nothing if not a great opening act. And there is no one better to follow Vanilla than KC and the Sunshine Band. Now, KC has been around the block. He's seen better days but let me tell you, homeboy still knows how to put on his boogie shoes! I didn't realize just how many hits he had. Boogie Shoes, That's the way I Like it, Shake Your Booty (shake, shake, shake...shake, shake, shake...shake your booty! You know you just said that in your head), Please Don't Go, Get Down Tonight....the hits just kept on comin'.

Dallas, you threw a great party. I didn't know what to do with myself when I got home and had no concert or party bus picking me up for dinner and drinks. I guess I'll have to feed and entertain myself! There's always Making the Squad....

Yo man, let's get outta here....word to your mother.

Happy Friday :)