SYNCING

My thoughts

Monday April 18, 2005

Song: "Dims a fading light in our souls, leave the peace alone" By Alterbridge
Mood: Reminising and hopeful
Time: 9:34PM
Weather: Beautiful night

"Broken Wings"
Fight the fight alone
When the world is full of victims
Dims a fading light
In our souls
Leave the peace alone
How we all are slowly changing
Dims a fading light
In our Souls

In my opinion seeing is to know
the things we hold
are always first to go
and who�s to say
we won�t end up alone

On broken wings I�m falling
and it won�t be long
The skin on me is burning
By the fires of the sun
On skinned knees I�m bleeding
and it won�t be long
I�ve got to find that meaning
I�ll search for so long

So again, it's been awhile. I have to go back to the Gainesville trip a couple of weekends ago. My life has turned into a whirlwind of shows, business meetings, Disney craziness and a wonderful experience of meeting new people and making my life worthwhile and with a purpose. I see it more and more everyday. That makes me happy and makes me strive for more.

Headed up to Gville with Amy J and Cali caravaning with me. Good times finding out I had a headlight out five minutes into the trip. Nice. Got a call from Matt Mackelcan saying he needed a guitar peg so I went to make the side trip at a guitar store recommended by Berg. I asked for a guitar peg and I got two guitar pics. Hmm. Matt then thinks I am retarded and asks to speak to the sales person and she again offers the pics. Thankfully it wasn't just me.

Berg had me help with the door, which was good experience. Thankfully Cali helped with the math *grin*. SCOTT IVEY was there! So good to see my friend again. Amy J taped the show and it was incredible! A pretty good turnout thanks to Mark, Berg and Matt's crew. It was a good night with great music. Scott Ivey was incredible as usual and Matt rocked it out! I got a text "You better be here..." oops. Sorry kids...duty calls. Big 10-4 was playing a few doors down, but we missed them that night.

I stayed with Berg that night (thanks kid). Scott Ivey crashed on the couch, I got the comfy floor (by choice) and Berg hit his bed. "Or you could join me in where all the girls want to be? Oh wait a minute, I almost forgot there, I'm not Kevin King" Ha! I about peed in my pants..so funny!

Next day, Berg and I ran errands. Got my headlight fixed, ran to kinkos and made show flyers, got some lunch and then headed to the Agent 99 compound to chat it up with the boys and hand over flyers to them. That place cracked me up. Agent 99 support everywhere including on Mike's chest on a shirt. I never really had the chance to talk with those kids and they were really cool. Very welcoming and nice to talk with. Cracks me up about all their promotion in their house...good times! They even had a beer tap in their kitchen! Sweet!

Met up with Valerie, Gianina and Katrina for dinner at WELCOME TO MOE'S! and then headed to Common Grounds, met up with Amy J and rocked out to HONESTLY! I missed those boys! They were incredible! I love them! Joe got a haircut, Justin bends down from the stage just before starting and says "Carolyn, can you remind the soundguy..." OF COURSE! So adorable! I heart them so much! Big crowd, great music, wonderful preformers, awesome combination. The girls loved their first Honestly show and Amy J and I were bookends creating the magic of the dancing and punching that we always do. GREAT SHOW!

Time came on right after and did their part to make it a fun night. It was really crowded and smokey so after being on Joe's side (of course) for awhile, we needed some air. Ran into Agent 99 Mike, Drew and Jason and got to catch up with them a bit. Dave Moore came and showed some love! One of my favorite parts was a random girl pointing at me claiming "I sold Kevin the shirt you are wearing" apparently she sold him the shirt he got me that says "Rock Star!" So cute!

Honestly boys were great and we all got to chat and catch up then they headed out and so did we after the show. We ate a Five Star pizza in the middle of the parking garage, burnt our mouths, greased our hands up and enjoyed every yummy bite. Good times are made in Gainesville.

Headed home from that point with Amy J next to me most of the time! We all got home about the same time. A nice 4am call. Good times.

Blue Martini was the next in line. Another great show with FYC. Jared from I-4 was in attendance at this one. I offered him a modeling career, he said yes and we are now in business. How funny is that? *grin* I love my second job! Julie and 867 were in full support...umm yea that boy is hot! He is doing a lot of his own stuff now, but still doing some I-4 stuff...we shall see soon!

K stayed and we did the pool for a bit and then decided Kobe's was the perfect dining location for dinner. Randomly ran into Patrick King and KNEEBONEY! YAY! K's friend Jessica joined in and good times were had with yum yum sauce. I got extra veggies, how happy was I? And I got a Kobe hat. Ah yummy!

I started my training for Global Facilitator for Guest Relations at DU and it was fun! Very tiring and very humorous. I got to spend the beginning part of my day with some of the funniest people I know. Good times! Libby Jones, JJanis, Bob Muller, Kimber, Jerrod Stephenson and more. Hilarious! I about peed in my pants every minute. Hilarious kids! Learned a lot and am very excited about this new venture. Shall be an experience, I am sure. My first class is with Libby this Wednesday, wish us luck!

Todd Martin was in town and played at Rollins College so I dragged Matt Mackelcan to the show. Pete Woj showed up too, as well as Luke. Amazing show! He blew me away. Even better than the rock boat! He's so sweet too! Amazing looping talents and humerous ways about him. I adore that kid.

My first Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers show. Amazing. I laughed so hard! From the moment they took the stage I was entralled with them. From "Afternoon Delight" off of Anchorman to "I've had the time of my life" including the LIFT, I was completely theirs. I loved every moment of their live show! Great people, great artists, great humor. I about died!

Next night was Matt Mackelcan with Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers and The Chris McCarty Band at The Social. Saw Wes (my favorite bartender!) who did a shot with me and started the night off good. Got our stickers in! YAY! Progress is being made! Got to meet Jessica, the tour manager of SKATS (Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers). She rocked! SKATS opened and Amy J, Gianina and I stood on the floor while Cali and Tony sat up a bit for a wider view. We smiled and danced, enjoying their music and humor. By the time the set was almost over, Stephen (the lead singer and guitarist) came down to us (wireless guitar and all) and requested us to follow him during their rendition of "Piano Man" so we did.

It was a pretty good crowd at The Social and Amy J, Gianina and myself were on stage singing with the band during their last song "Piano Man". How awesome was that. We weren't sure what to do. Tony said we all turned three shades of red, but it was amazing! OUR DEBUT! SO FUN! Amy J actually knew all the words to the third verse, while G and I just swayed until it came to the chorus and then we all sang together!

Best part was looking over to my left and seeing Stephen and Keith singing in the mic right next to me playing guitars and smiling back at me. Great moment in my life. What an awesome experience! Thanks guys! You rock!

After the show, SKATS were very talkative and friendly. We made friends fast and Chris was all about hanging out with us. What a nice guy. We did the photo booth and exchanged emails! They are so sweet! Can't wait to see them down here again.

The Chris McCarty Band gave me a headache like usual.

Matt Mackelcan, Luke and BJ rocked it out! It was a great show! Pete Woj even went up for a bit and the set was great! JJ Appleton called and tried to make it down as did John Frank, but I guess people have to sleep sometimes, right? I haven't been able to experience that yet though. Sad, really.

We all went to Dennys and had a great meal and talk about the future and whatnot. Things just keep getting better! K called and was on his way to my place and it was about 4 in the morning. Good times. We all had to wake up early the next morning. Couldn't wait.

Had a great day at BMG. Got to meet my boss finally. He was super cool and it was good to get a lot of work done! It was another day of laughs, talks and experience. I like it there!

Got home to K and we went to the pool for like a half hour until we determined it was way too cold to be there and headed back for some spagetti and a DVD of U2! Got ready and headed out to Wall Street for the biggest show of the week, The Curve and Big 10-4! Great times!

"I carried a watermelon" in the form of a symbol. Ha! We got there and immediately saw the boys of Big 10-4. Sat with them for a bit and got ragged on for being a common name in their discussions recently. I love those kids. The Curve showed up soon after and got to have some time speaking with Sean, which I enjoyed. Funny kid. Glad he's there! Met up with everyone. Seriously I haven't seen this many people in one show that I know for quite awhile. Big 10-4 and The Curve can bring it out. EVERYONE was there! Nuts. Mikey played devils advocate with "CHACHOS!" "CINNAMON PEARL" I schooled him later on making it more of a group thing then separating...he knows better now *grin* Funny though that he loves it!

K spotted his dream hair style and I went to go talk to the owner. Hot Swedish boys. Fredrick and Daniel and their friend Beth. Good people. Nice convos, great company. Good times!

The Curve had a great show! Big 10-4 rocked it out. Just glad both of them got on sooner than later. The opening cover band about killed my ears. Bleeding I tell you, bleeding, but ah well. Everyone has to have a chance right? *grin*

Next day was Disney day. The Chachos girls got up at the break of dawn though prior to that. Around 7am I was up and awaiting my ride. Got to G and Katrina's about 8:30 and started work. We got done about 10ish and headed to the apartment soon after. Got Tony and K and donuts...met up with Nick at Epcot. Had to go pick up Berg, Philly and Mikey and there started some drama. Finished with the drama, back on track and the Disney day begun with twelve people and a full day ahead of us.

Great, fun day with lots of laughs and beers. Crazier things happened later and expectations failed, but I learned a few lessons. Done with that.

Got back to COT work and a lot of it. Stressed and frustrated, but Coop and some friends helped me calm down a bit and get back on track. Got a lot done and had a pretty good day by the end. Thanks!

Went into work for a few hours today (on my regular day off) to get some stuff done, was happy with that and then came home to attack our softball game. It was fun. We played well regardless of losing to Ohana. Great fun though.

Whew...I'm tired from typing and trying to think back so far. My life is still not all caught up and I am thinking at this rate it never will be. I like it like that though, I am finding. Bring it on!

posted by Carolyn Ohme

Thursday April 7, 2005

Song: "If I could find you now things would get better. We could leave this town and run forever. Let your waves crash down on me and take me away" By Yellowcard
Mood: Excited & Thankful
Time: 7:02PM
Weather: Stormy and Windy

Two blogs in one day. I can't be stopped. *giggle* "No stopping (no stopping) No stopping (no stopping) Ain't no stoppin us now...we're on the move"

My nephew's birthday is tomorrow! HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY ADAM! I love you and miss you very much!

Horrocks, who ROCKS!: I totally forgot to give you a shout out. Sorry! In the midst of all my "catching up" that I did, I forgot to tell you that I had just received the package and it was so good to hear from you! I really love the band. The CD rocks! We will be talking more soon my friend.

I got some really great news right before I left home for work today. I can't really announce it....ever on this blog, but just ask me if you are interested. Most of you know anyways. YAY! I fell onto the floor...happiness is this next tour. Too bad I will be missing several shows for this, but totally worth it in the long run. The Format and Big 10-4 will just have to forgive me...again. *grin*

It's so funny how life works out for the best. My life is so incredibly crazy right now and it's not even funny that I am loving every minute of it. I am doing everything that I hoped to accomplish so far in my life in Orlando and everything is snowballing in the right direction. Three jobs that I am in love with, great people surrounding me, support from my family, great apartment (for now) and happiness in every aspect of my life. Now if only the financial factor would start blooming then I would be in complete heaven.

This weekend is gonna be incredible! I cannot wait....Scott Ivey is finally in my state! HONESTLY is gonna be here as well! Good times ahead!

posted by Carolyn Ohme

"Have you been Syncing lately?" Wow, I guess when I have been called out on not journaling for awhile, I need to start getting on it. Whew...I don't even know where to start. My life just keeps getting more and more busy and it won't slow down, but ya know...that's the way I like it. Let's see how much I can remember and have this be my longest novel as of yet.

Is it bad that I have to refer back to my calendar to find out what I have been doing over the past couple of weeks. I really don't even know where to start....

Yesterday I worked a Lobby/COT shift and per usual had a great time at work. Lately it's been even better than usual. I got a page in the morning from some good "friends" that visit Disney often. There just happened to be some exciting things going on over near The Land and we got to preview something very cool...twice. It was great times and very cool to hang out with them for a little longer than expected.

One of my favorite parts of the day was O'Kelly and Pitts fighting over who is and isn't mentioned in my blog. *grin* You guys crack me up. Coop just sat there quietly knowing that he had been mentioned recently. So funny!

After work I headed home to change and then over to Cali's. Shortly after arriving, Matt Mackelcan pulled up and we began our "meeting". We viewed the Hard Rock Live tape and went over some stuff. That kid cracks me up. Random things just fly out of his mouth and can make me giggle for hours on end. Good times.

Just before I was about to "eat my arm" we dispersed and I headed over to McDonalds and then to Julie's just to wait outside her gate until it randomly opened. About the time that I was going in, she was coming out of the gate. Nice timing. *grin* We chowed down and then headed to The Social just for some "ber". Wes was there so good times were had. The band we walked in on was not all that spectactular, but Audiology rocked the place and I was pretty smitten with them. Julie and I stepped out of ourselves and got to see what we look like from behind. We enjoyed a few refreshements which is what we both needed and had some laughs, but the major laughing didn't occur until we left the venue.

The resting of the arms, the "God Bless You" and the burp response were the highlights of our evening and it all occurred on the walk back to my car. I thought I was gonna fall over from laughter and pain in my abs. So funny!

Working backwards I guess. The day before yesterday would be next. Tuesday I trained Coop in the window and lobby. It was a pretty tiring day, but good overall. Got lots of stuff done and felt good about everything.

Monday was work for the most part and then softball, which actually turned out more fun than any other game before, in my opinion. Cali came over and we ate some food before heading out to the fields. Caught up with most of the main entrance team, who had arrived way earlier than needed and we waited patiently for the rest of our team. We were one person short all the way up til about five minutes after the time we were suppose to play because our late player had gone to the wrong fields (still love ya Dwight) so the umpire left and we decided to scrimage with the other team, who were really cool. We met Dan, who I will refer to as "Entertainment Dan" and he played on our team for fun along with Coop for a bit. It was great fun. We played pretty well for ourselves and hit some balls, ran around bases and actually scored a few. AND it was FUN, believe it or not.

After our "game" Cali and I went to hang out with the main entrance team. Kneebone, O'Kelly and Tina were there as well so we chatted with them the entire game. "I think I just fell asleep standing up" Oh how I heart Kneebone. That girl cracks me up. Poor O'Kelly met his match with Cali and I laughed harder than ever. "It's not always about you!" Good call.

Okay going back to this weekend. What a FUN weekend. It all started on Friday when I worked at BMG for a few hours. Had a lunch "date" with a friend at a very busy Chick-fl-a and got to hang out for a bit. Got a BMG t-shirt which I sported that night. Got home to meet up with Katrina and rushed over to Hard Rock Live to start the craziness with Matt Mackelcan.

Basically, got our backstage "wristbands", ate some catered sandwiches, saw what backstage is "really like", met some of the artists there and worked the merch table and videotaped all night. It was great fun meeting some new people, including BJs girlfriend (who was so sweet) and Matt Mackelcan's parents (adorable). Cali's crew came, even though she was absent, Amy J, Jenica, G, Katrina and myself. We had fun! Matt Mackelcan had the biggest crowd there and rocked the show. He was more than the other jam bands could ever be so we were pleased! Right after the show we said our goodbyes and I booked it to downtown.

I was driving in the parking deck listening to Big 10-4 playing the outside stage at Kate O'Briens wishing I could have been there for a bit to support as well. It sucks when you have to be eight places at once. I ran by their stage holding up a rock on sign, singing "at the top of my lungs" while passing them to run to The Social to JUST make it to The Curve's set. Whew.

K had put me on the list and I ran inside to see The Curve doing their finishing touches on setting up the stage and to see Mikey giving me two rock on signs for making it in time. I ran down to see Julie, Kim and Jennie and to have Christy practically run me over. She's so cute! Mikey came over and was like "I thought you couldn't make it?" and my only response was with an out-of-breath sigh and motions of me running. Kim offered me a trip to the bar so we went to visit Wes and Victor and that started up a great night for Carolyn. Nick slowly made his way over. David was in the back doing sound and that's all I really knew in the place, but it was a pretty good crowd so some newbies are now fans, I am sure!

The Curve rocked it out and so did I, quite frankly. I have decided that I offically don't care about what anyone (in any particular band or not) thinks of me when I am "rocking" out cause I am not there for them, I am there for me and I always have a good time and really that's all that matters. I am pretty sure that I looked retarded to some people, but who cares right? *grin*

K looked really happy, was singing along to all the lyrics, and rocked it out per usual, but I can just tell a very good difference. It was amazing and very worth the trip and the run. *grin* Got to hang out for a bit which was fun, but I got so ansy, I just needed to do *something* than just stand there so I began to head out. Got to the door and this HOT guy stops me and grins. Okay. "Do you work for BMG?" I remember the shirt I am sporting and said yes. "I am one of your models" How cute is he? His name was Nick and the nicest guy ever. The other guy with him was Hunt and I remembered spotting his photo earlier in the day. "The next M.M." So cute! They were all like "we are gonna stop by and see you" Please do! So I was pumped for many reasons at that point. Rocked out to Big 10-4 in my car on the way home. Got about to Conroy when I got a call "Hey you hungry?" Umm Yea I could eat.

Turned around and met up with K at IHOP where we had to make a pit stop before hitting the table that was already filled with Mikey, Philly and Sean. K decides he is gonna join me and we do something that we have never done next door to each other. That was interesting. Then, washed our hands next to each other and then headed out the same door. I was cracking up. Got to the table and Chris had arrived with his girl. The left shortly after. Our waitress' name was Carolyn, how ironic. Good times.

Left there pretty late and got back to my place and crashed. It was a good night. Next morning we had fully intended on doing our usual "pool talk", but woke up too late for that. I was K's secretary and was calling everyone to talk "plans" for that evening. We were all going to dine at Hooter's to meet up with Dovi and then have some fun time before the shows that evening. Stopped by the gas station on the way up to Gville and heard "I dare you to move" on the radio. This was the evening of Switchfoot and it was at that exact moment that I knew that I was where I was suppose to be. On my way to Gville.

Met up with Nick and Jenica, who waited on the side of the road for us to catch up with them. We played driving games on the way up and "talked" through the mirrors. "Chachos!" and "F*** YOU! I'm still alive" were some of my favorites. Got to Gville just in time to meet up with John Frank and band in the parking lot of Hooters. Got inside and I made a mad dash to the restroom before saying my hellos. Big 10-4 had already been there chowing down on appetizers and enjoying the environment. Valerie had just gotten there a few minutes after us and then I got a call from "Mikey", but it was Philly, saying they were lost. Funny how they call the Orlando girl for directions so I pass the phone along to K who helped them a bit, then I get another call from a more frustrated Philly asking for more help so I pass along the phone to Valerie who eventually got them to the right Hooters. We were now in band overload. Funny stuff.

Oh how I heart John Frank. That kid cracks me up. I don't know why, but I am so brutely honest with him and somehow he doesn't mind, I think cause if his gigantic ego, and somehow I don't mind, cause I still heart him no matter how honest I get with him. It's amazing. Some people can't understand our relationship though. I told John Frank how he needed to cut something out of one of his covers and Dan and Matt were floored that I told him the constructive critisim so balantly. It was good for laughs and I heart John Frank so all is good.

After lots of laughs and refreshments, K and I head over to pick up some stuff and then over to Valerie's to get ready. Hours later we finally head over to the venue and Amy J shows up and we meet up with Julie and Jennie and all is well. I remember seeing so many friends and family (K's in particular) and lots of kisses everywhere. From what I do remember, front row rocked and there were lots of friends around me and we were all having a great time. Big 10-4 rocked it out, Matt and I sang to each other. Dan made me smile and the music that I live through came through loud and clear.

The Curve made their way to the stage and rocked out as well. K was never more happy than at that moment. Philly's pants kept falling down, he hung from the rafters, tried to crowd surf and landed in my arms, danced like a drunk stripper and sang right in my face. He cracked me up. Mikey, Valerie and I all got "down on my knees and I'm begging you please, please tell me what to do, ooooh tell me what to do. Yeah!" all together. It was great! Valerie and I thanked him later for that. *giggle*

When "Pictures" began, somehow the mic became my property and Valerie and I were singing with Mikey as backup or whatever and then I pulled the mic out and looked over at Dan and he was ready to sing so we gave him the mic and I helped push him on stage and he sang "With or without you" with Mikey and it was amazing. Then, before long the entire Big 10-4 band was on the stage singing with The Curve and it was amazing!

Then, my favorite part no doubt. The Curve begins the song..."Here's the thing, we started at friends...it was cool, but it was all pretend. Yeah yeah, since you've gone..." and it was the best cover ever to date. We all freaked out and it was amazing! Those kids know how to make me happy. What a great night! I was toasted beyond belief and we all had a great time hanging out. Lots of kisses and I was done. *grin* John Frank called and wish I could have stayed, but Amy J drove my butt home. I crashed all the way and really don't remember anything during. Got home and crashed hard. What a great weekend!

Going back some more. Whew. I am exhausted just reliving this stuff. Thursday night was gonna be a dull night until John Frank mentioned to me that he was playing Devaney's Too for a charity event. I recruited Amy J and Carla to attend with me and we ran into Jimmy and Roy from Big 10-4, then John Frank. The acoustic guys, Jason and Brock (or something like that) who opened for JF were amazing! Got Jason's number and will be calling him soon. Amazing voices and great stage presence.

It was a crazy vibe of young college kids. I am way over that, but whatever it was for a good cause. JF actually had fans there. I got called out on three occasions from JF on the mic. Thanks kid. "I'm a lot cuter when I don't talk, huh?" and then of course the "Make sure you pick up a demo cd, Carolyn over here LOVES it" I heart you JF! HEART you! He put on a really good show despite anything I say and he rocked it. I was proud of the kid. He makes me smile. AND he is officially going on The Rock Boat with us. How much fun is our room gonna be? *grin*

Going all the way back to Monday the 28th. We all headed out to the Blue Martini for Berg's first of many birthday bashes and to hang out with FYC for the evening. I was cheap that evening and brought many supplies in the back of Amy J's car, what a trooper. Got tons of friends there that night including Kneebone, Rich, James, Matt, Scotty Ireland (my 1on1) and Tina, Coop (late but still came!), Trese and friends, Amy J, Cali, Gianina, David, Sara (Big Sky friend), Carla, Julie, Nikki, Jennie (867) and many more friends. Berg came right before the end of the night and brought Akiva. It was so good to see Akiva again. The poor kid still probably has no clue where he first met me, but he was so cool regardless. Met his friend Veronica, who was really nice and the evening was just perfect.

Was talking to Kneebone about something when I spotted Andrew Shue. "OMG, that's Melrose place" and Trese didn't believe me so I went up and asked him. He was a strange fella, but regardless it was him and I really didn't care after speaking with him for the tiny time that I did, to ever talk to him again so we went and danced and had fun. His older guy friend asked me to dance and being the drunk that I was, I obliged and this is what David remembers of the event:

This is and forever will be my single (as in only) parody. Forever and ever and ever, amen.:) "There's too many old guys, at Blue Martini's, That I've lost count of all that amused. But I know the outcome, Of that one. She'll dance there, Completely abused. He'll never say he's sorry (He's sorry) For picking her up the way he did. (Chorus) What I meant when I said 'Good, God He's over 80!' Is that Carolyn, will be violated. What I meant when I said 'I think I should've stopped it' is she was violated." Thank you! Good night!

So funny! Good times, good times. I was so exhausted from that night, I went home and crashed quickly. The next day was Berg's offical birthday bash in Gville so I headed up there after work while carpooling with Gianina. It turned out to be a business meeting ride though due to an impromtu phone conversation. Craziness. Lots of stuff being brought up and lots of notes. Thanks Gianina! You rock. Lots of talking and lots of crazy ideas. Whew, it wore me out.

Got to Gville and met up with a lot of friends. Got to see Valerie's new truck which was hot! Got almost to the door and ran into a smiling Akiva. I heart that guy. Saw JF immediately and he sparked up. I heart him as well. Berg and everyone was there. Steve from Time was there and I adore that kid as well. It's amazing how much I love seeing all the peeps in Gville. The show was amazing! Akiva and Darren Flowers rocked it out so much! I adore them! "This is life, you've got to live it, no matter what anybody else says, you've got to give a damn!" Steve and Dean from Time were amazing! They blew me away. Great night of music. JF was great. He cracks me up "We heart you!" and his response on the mic "I am gonna heart you hard later!" Oh I heart you! What a great night! Gianina and I headed out back home after saying our goodbyes. I heart Akiva....such a nice guy!

The Friday before THAT, the Chachos crew minus Valerie headed for our meeting at Kobes. We attempted to get a lot of work done, but really when we started chatting with our cool neighbors and watching the "head chef" do his stuff, we quickly began to just have fun. Tony graced us with his presence, the head chef actually recognized me and our neighbors were awesome. They are great contacts and hopefully we will see them again since we all come so often. They even know the chefs as well. We definitely loved the "yum yum" sauce and happiness was had. That night we had fully intended on going to see John Frank at the Backbooth and then heading over to finish the night with Matt Mackelcan at Ballards, but the night at Kobes and rain had us a bit late. So we missed JF (sadly) and headed straight for Ballards to hopefully not miss Matt Mackelcan.

Got to Ballards and met up with everyone. Jenica came to visit with us and it was a fun night beginning. Got our first shout out. "Chachos Crew is here. Not only are they hot, but they do good business too" That was the best! I heart Matt Mackelcan! *grin* Got done there and had a meeting with Matt right after. Went well and then headed home to crash. Jenica stayed over so she wouldn't have to have the long ride home to Lakeland. It was a fun night.

I think that is gonna be it for my "catch-up blog". I need to stay on top of this crap or I am gonna explode. *grin* Thanks for all the reminders kids...and now I am off to work...again.

posted by Carolyn Ohme