I'm a hustla baby, but in the end I got hustled

So I decided that I am slowly going to turn this into a Sports Blog....maybe call it the "Far East Bay Sports Nut". I'll have to work on the title.

Yesterday the Golden State Warriors were in town for their only game in Washington, DC this year. So around 5:00 pm, I still didn't have tickets because I didn't want to pay ticketmaster any fees or pay full price. I decided to go straight to the street.

I figured that with my experience bartering in Brazil and in various African markets, I should be able to get a deal.

As we were approaching the scalping zone, I told Janie, "Just pretend that we aren't here to see the game, we are just passing by." Soon a man approached us and was yelling "Tickets, who wants tickets!" I said, with a blank stare similar to the blank stare that is usually encountered on the face of a Giants fan, "Tickets for what?" From there I tried my best to keep up the act, but it was obvious to Janie that I was there to see the game. The tickets they were offering were about 11 rows from the court about in line with one of the baskets. Face value was $98 each. We got them down to $30 for each ticket when I went to my go to move - the walk away. As I started walking the man reluctantly said," Alright, $25 each. I thought that was fare for tickets to see the great Golden State.

So for future scalped ticket buyer some advice:

1. Appear disinterested
2. Never tell them how much money you have, unless you really don't have much anyways.
3. Tell them you can't afford much because your wife takes all your money.
4. Start walking away when they don't want to go any lower.

Usually they will offer one last price that they really don't like but will sell them.

Well in the end, the $50 for two tickets wasn't worth it. The Warriors didn't even show up and were down by 20 before the end of the 3rd quarter. So even though I may have got a good deal, by the end of the night I felt ripped off. I told Janie I was going to write the GM about how his team owes me $50. The lack of effort and care about the score made me feel like they didn't deserve my money. I don't think they'll give me my money back though.

In other sports news, I'm in 1st place in the Bowerbank Fantasy Football League, holding a slim total point lead over Janie, Jon, and Rob. If I win this week, I'll have the first round bye for the playoffs. I'm pretty much the modern day Cinderella story having gone from worst in 2006 to best in 2008....at least that's what I think is going to happen.

If Your Not First, Your Last.

Not many of you may be aware but I joined Phi Theta Kappa it is the International Honor Society for the Two Year College. The reason behind this is that it would look good on a resume and when I decide to transfer. I thought it would be fun to run for President of the Honor Society. It would be something new, and it was an opportunity to do something I wouldn't normally do. Well elections were Saturday, and I lost. Yes I am a loosserr. At first I did not think much of it, but as the day progressed I realized that I did care. Oh well. I'm the first looser. Besides the girl that won will be a great president. Maybe I was shooting too high, I should have ran for VP of community service, or Secretary. In order to improve my mood I joined the other PTK members and did some community service. It was cold outside so I only stayed for about an hour at the Adopt -a- Block function.

I was Tagged

So I was tagged twice on the same day, once by my friend Shasta and by my Sister-In-Law Amanda.



Shasta's tag



My 6 quirks:


1. I get extremely mad if somthing cold touches my back leg or arms (especailly a cold glass!)
2. Since I was little, I have a really hard time with my feet touching a wet floor. After I shower I have to lay a towel on the floor to make sure I dont step in water I drip.
3. I enjoy a sunny day, but love warm overcast days more.
4. Every morning I have to watch the Today show while eating a bowl of cereal.
5. I cannot spell many times when I spell something write it still looks wrong to me. (thank goodness for spell check.)
6. I cannot ride a bike. I have a fear of falling and scraping my legs.

The following is from Amanda's Tag!

8 TV Shows I enjoy watching:1.) House, 2.) NCIS, 3.) How I Met Your Mother, 4.) Top Chef, 5.) Property Virgins, 6.)Starter Wife, 7.) Wheel of Fourtune, 8.) Random Spanish Soap opera (right now, Muchachitas)

8things that happened yesterday: 1. Worked, 2.) Made a Bake Sale poster 3.) Lost at Mario Kart, 4.)Baked cookies and Brownies, 5.) Burned a batch of cookies 6.) Had a headache 7.) tripped on the stairs 8.) Studied history

8 things I'm looking forward to:1.) Getting my associates from Nova 2.) Maintaining my 3.8 GPA, 3.) Moving over seas. 4.)Becoming a mom someday, 5.) Tansfering to a 4 year college 6.) When we buy our first home, 7.) Happiness, 8.) All things.

8 things I love about FALL:1.) The food(apples, cranberry, pears, pumpkin) 2.) The colors on the trees. 3.) The weather!!! 4.) The Holidays! 5.) Dressing up for Halloween. 6.) Getting to see family 7.)Fall Festivals. 8.) The clothes and shoe(or boots).

8 people I tag: Anyone who wants to do this!

Girls Night!

Girls just wanna have fun.

Two weeks ago I decided that I would host a Girls Night at my house. After some intense cleaning this week I had the girls over on Friday night. One of our wedding gift's was a wonderful chocolate fountain. I figured it was about time I put it to good use.





I arranged the fruit on a skewer for easy dipping, and also had marshmallows, Madeline cookies, pretzels, bananas.







The night started off with MOCKTINI'S(non-alcoholic drinks). I had gone to the party store and bought a colorful array of Martini cups. My friend Brandie and I made Sour Apple and Blueberry (virgin) martini's. We dusted the rim with pink sugar for added color. The girls loved it. As the night progressed we finished with virgin Margaritas. It was so fun, and easier than I thought. Instead of the alcohol we substituted Club Soda. The favorite of the night was the Sour Apple.

Here's Amanda holding Jill's beautiful baby girl.

The oh so lovely Jill.


Pretty Ladies hanging out.

Look at those Colgate smiles.


Having a fun time.

After a short debate on what movie to watch the consensus was Penelope.


Things I learned Friday night:



1. I love to host!


2. Make sure to take time to chit chat with everyone.


3. Chocolate is essential for a girls night.


4. Make sure everyone gets to know everyone name.


5. Start taking pictures sooner.

6. Relax.

happy voting Day

So today was my very first time to vote. Since I was 18 I had moved around and when the time came to vote I had not registered or updated my address in time. Thanks to Mike I was able to get it all done in time this year. I am so happy. It made me proud to be an American. After work I headed to the voting place I was assigned to, and it only took about 5 min. I was in and out so quickly. I got my sticker, I voted today!!! I did it all for the sticker! LOL Hopefully we get a good president out of this election. God Bless Us.

Here are some pic's of when the family came to visit.


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