Rantin's and Ravin's from the Heart of Dixie

Life as I know it from a Southern girl's point of view.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Happy Day!

I got this from Cap last year, who I think, got it from Amber.

You know the drill. Every 14th of February you get the chance to display your fondness for a significant other by showering her with gifts, flowers, dinner, shows and any other baubles that women find romantic. Every Valentines day you rack your brains for that one special, unique gift that will show your wife or girlfriend that you really do care for them more than any other. Now ladies, I'll let you in on a little secret; guys really don't enjoy this that much. Sure seeing that smile on your face when we get it right is priceless, but that smile is the result of weeks of blood, sweat and consideration. Another secret; guys feel left out. That's right, there's no special holiday for the ladies to show their appreciation for the men in their life. Men as a whole are either too proud or too embarrassed to admit it.

Which is why a new holiday has been created.

March 14th is now officially "Steak and Blowjob Day". Simple, effective and self explanatory, this holiday has been created so you ladies finally have a day to show your man how much you care for him.

No cards, no flowers, no special nights on the town; the name of the holiday explains it all, just a steak and a BJ. Thats it. Finally, this twin pair of Valentine's Day and Steak and Blowjob Day will usher in a new age of love as men everywhere try THAT much harder in February to ensure a memorable March 14th!

The word is already beginning to spread, but as with any new idea, it needs a little push to start the ball rolling. So spread the word, and help bring love and peace to this crazy world. And, of course, steak and BJ's.

Steak and BJ Day was founded by Tom Birdsey

So, sisters find your man and treat him right!

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Big Girl

Ok, so if you read the previous post, you'll know that I've been feeling sick since Sunday. I woke up Monday and still felt awful, so I decided to go to the student health center. First mistake. They told me that my symptoms were a result of seasonal allergies. Nope. I've never been bothered by that and I don't think seasonal allergies make your throat hurt like this nor do they make your body feel like you've been beat up. If I'm wrong, please feel free to correct me. They gave me a box of Chlor Trimeton that the guy wrote on with a permanent marker, "8 hours" and scratched out the 4 hours. And in case you were wondering how much it cost, "$6" was also written on the box with the same permanent marker.

Since I was unsatisifed, I decided to check out an urgent care clinic. I waited for about an hour to be seen, but it was worth it. The guy in the triage area took my vitals, did the strep test and then he scarred me for life. If you've had a strep test, you'll know that they stick these long cotton swabs in your mouth and swab your throat. Pretty easy for me, but it did make me gag. The he says, I'm going to test for the flu. Now, he proceeds to stick a cotton swab up each one of my nostrils and doesn't stop. He keeps shoving them up my nose! It was the most uncomfortable feeling in my life. I'd rather be at the gyno's office than ever experience that again. It was HORRIBLE!!!! I repeat, HORRIBLE!!!

Now, he tells me to follow him to another room and I sit down and I'm thinking, oh god...please don't let this be.....Yep, it was time for bloodwork. To any average person this would not be a big deal, but I have not had blood drawn since I was in the 3rd grade and then they were testing me for mono. I immediately start tensing up and breathing fast. My palms were sweating like crazy. I'm telling the guy, "can't we just prick my finger" and of course the answer was no. I have a tattoo, and yet I hate needles. Go figure. So somehow, I mustered up the courage and I turned my head. And *poof* like that it was over.

HOORAY!!!!! I conquered a major fear of mine yesterday. This is so huge for me! And to be honest, I'd rather have that needle in my arm any day than have to go through that stupid cotton swab up my nose again.

Diagnosis: Upper Respiratory Infection, he gave me a z-pack and some cough syrup. I'm feeling better today but the throat is still sore. I had to wait a freakin hour at wal-mart though to get my scripts filled. I will never do that again.

On a different, but sorta related note, while I was waiting on my scripts to be filled, I noticed that Flintstone vitamins come in gummy shapes now. I had to buy a bottle. So I took my vitamins this morning.

Not only am I a big girl now, I'm also a Flintstone kid, too!

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Time to Bring out the Nyquil

Yep, it's official. I'm sick. My throat has been killing me all day. It hurts to swallow and talk and yawn. Three things that I do very well and can't do at the moment. My body aches. My neck feels like someone tried to strangle me and the rest of my body feels like I have been working out for 5 years nonstop. Comments are greatly appreciated, as well as chicken noodle soup. I'm getting back in the bed and hopefully, I'll wake up feeling better in the morning. Yeah right, what are the odds of that happening. Ugh....I hate being sick. And you know what? It sucks even more when you feel like no one cares.

Saturday, March 04, 2006

A Little Marriage Advice

I received this on my Phi Mu listserv this week and I thought I'd post it. I want to give credit to oxfordcomma on livejournal.com for this post, even though he didn't write it.


When my son first left for college,
His dad gave him plenty advice on life..
"You can date each and every Sigma," he said,
"But bring home a Phi Mu for a wife."

"You can party with the Tri-delts,
And you can take out an Alpha Phi true.
But when it is time to marry,
You've got to be sure to find a Phi Mu."

"The Chi-O's can come to your parties,
And Kappa Delts are great for a date,
But never ever forget, son
You'll want a Phi Mu for your mate."

"We want you to enjoy your college years.
And give all the girls a spin.
But never buy a ring unless
The Phi Mu letters are on her pin."

"We want the best for you,
My son a girl who's gentle, sweet, and true
And that, of course, is why you'll want
To find a sister of Phi Mu."

"During your years of college,
You'll go from one girl to another.
But take the advice of your smiling dad,
And bring home a Phi Mu like your mother!"

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Also Known As


Just thought I would share this little piece of information. This week I was given a new nickname. I have been dubbed: "Wonder Mouth."

You can think what you want....I'll never tell how I got the name though ... ;)