My good friend Dee staring down perhaps her first win!

Even though somehow this is Trish's Tidbits about her daily life somehow I don't see her on this daily....Hmmmmmmm.....well while she is on vacation in cold, windy Chicago getting drunk with our cousin Alex.......I will add a quick story.....The above picture is of my friend Dee aka Diana D'Alessio who plays on the LPGA Tour. I met her when I worked in Myrtle Beach and we have remained friends. I thought that I would send some good vibes her way since she is currently tied for 13th place going into the final round of the tournament over in Hawaii. It must be rough playing golf over in sunny warm Hawaii, but hey somebody has to do it so it might as well be my good friend Dee.This is a picture that was taken of her in the first round on Thursday. She looks focused hopefully that will continue through tomorrow. She is currently 6 shots back, but if she could have a kick butt round tomorrow she could make herself a nice check and gain some serious confidence going into the next swing of the west coast....some of you I emailed this to already, but some of you I just wanted to see who really does pay attention to our family blog. Have a good night and see you soon......Alana

The Windy City

So....I'm headed to the Windy City this weekend for a little R&R. Why I thought Chicago would be a nice vacation spot this time of year instead of Miami I'll never know. I must be crazy. Actually, to be honest....the price was right. $48 each way for my ticket and a free place to stay. Not so shabby for a long weekend away. My co-worker Maggie is coming with me and we are staying with my friend Michelle and her husband. Nothing too much planned for when we get there. I think Friday afternoon we might try to go to the Shedd Aquarium. I've already been there but Maggie hasn't and I'm never one to turn down seeing marine life. Remember at one point in my life I wanted to be a marine biologist? Well believe it or not, I am still fascinated by the stuff so it should be a good time. And hopefully it won't be as crowded since it's the dead of winter. On Friday night we are going to see the musical Wicked. I've heard nothing but good things about it so I'm pretty excited. It's the story of the witches from the Wizard of Oz. Even our little ol' Alex said he saw it over Christmas and really liked it. I'll be sure to give you my full review when I get back. Anyway, we're leaving today at 6pm and will come back on Monday around 2pm. I gotta tell ya, I'm getting smarter in my old age with my travelling skills. Actually I just know that it takes my body more than a day to recover from drinking these days, hence, not leaving Sunday and instead saving that for a day of rest. Hey even the good Lord did it! I'm hoping to actually see Alex at some point during the weekend too. Right now we are thinking that Saturday night will be our best bet so we'll see. Well, that's all for now. I'll be sure to update you on my trip once I get back. Later!

Happy Single's Awareness Day or Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day and/or Happy Single's Awareness Day.....or (SAD) if you are Trish and have a negative attitude..........depends on which one you are celebrating....I am celebrating my early gift for Valentine's Day of 2 inches of snow and not having to go to work.....you can't beat that now can you......I didn't even know that we were supposed to get snow last night....I was in my jammies watching the Duke-Maryland basketball game and decided to get on the computer to get some work done...I saw snow by my bushes and immediately stripped off the jammies and got into jeans and a sweatshirt......can I just say AWESOME BABY!.....an inch per hour....no school for the kids either......only took pictures on my phone last night and a little bit of video.....huge wet snow flakes....great snowball, sled riding and snowman making stuff.....YIPPEE! You guys get excited for a lot more snow than I do, but I will take what I can get.....besides I have had two snow days so far this year.....I am off to buy my Valentine's Day dinner and to people watch.....