The part where I'm an idiot

First off:

HAPPY EASTER Y'ALL!

I know we all get hyped up on the bunny/candy/easter egg hooplah, but I'm also a Christian so I consider this one of the most important holidays of the year.  To me, it's the day Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified.  One of the most awesome events EVER.  So, if you're a person of faith, be sure to take a minute and think about what this day means to you. 

As for the idiot part....

So I've totally spazzed and been MIA for about a week and a half now.  I have an excuse though:  Hubs and I are in the process of buying a new house, so it's been a little crazy over here in Jess Land. 

Anyhoo, I took part in Project Save Jumble Mash on Friday and was honored to have a guest post, but I failed to share on here with you guys.  So, that's the part where I'm an idiot. 

You guys can still go over to JM's blog and check out my guest post here.  Also, read the other guest posts, and then keep reading until you get to Jumble's posts, because she ROCKS.  If you're not a follower, do so now.  Seriously.  If you don't, I won't be your friend anymore. 

Guest Blog Week Extravaganza: Jumble Mash

 

Hey guys, I'm off to the winter wonderland that is Tennessee for the week, and some of my very best blogging buddies have offered to guest post for me.  Be sure to comment and then go check out their blogs and become followers - I promise you won't regret it! 

Today's guest blogger:  JM over at Jumble Mash

Jess didn't actually ask me specifically to guest post, but she did as for volunteers and since I love her, I did just that. She gave me a list of ideas and I decided to go with a Top Ten List. So here are my Top 10 favorite TV shows that I don't think I could ever live without. Reruns are perfectly acceptable, too.

 

In no particular order....

 

1. The Office- If you've read my blog lately, you already know my new obsession. More particularly Jim and Pam. Mostly Jim though. The show is hilarious and a must see!

 

2. Grey's Anatomy- Oh the drama! This shows always leaving me saying, "Are you serious?!?!" If the angst and betrayals and friendships aren't enough to keep you watching, McSteamy and McDreamy are.

 

 

3. Friends- Although I have just about every season and DVD and don't think I've ever missed an episode, even the reruns are awesome. I'm not just saying all this because I know Jess loves Friends, too. I just seriously love this show.

 

 

4. King of the Hill- This is one of my favorite adult cartoons ever. Beats the Simpson's and The Family Guy any day on my list.

 

 

5. Supernatural- Ah, Sam and Dean. The hottest Demon Hunters on Earth. This show is jammed back full of action (and some cheesiness) and hottness.

 

 

6. House- For being an old dude, House is damn attractive. And such an ass, but one that you can't help but love.

 

 

7. Dexter- Whomever thought of this show, I would like to meet. I mean, Dexter is a freakin' psycho path serial killer but knows exactly how to get away with it because he does blood splatter analyst crap for the police. Brilliant.

 

 

8. True Blood- Ah, Twilight for grown ups! Lots of sex but also good story lines. Sometimes I wanna smack Sookie, but I can never stop watching.

 

 

9 Nip/Tuck- Although it has been canceled, I have the seasons on DVD and I love them. Every once in a while I'll pull them out and watch them. A lot like True Blood with a lot of sex, but they are plastic surgeons and not Vampires. And Christian is such an asshole, but I completely love him.

 

 

10.Myth Busters- Yeah a little different that my first 9 but I absolutely LOVE this show. The cast is funny and I really like seeing what is real and what's not. Sometimes you can learn a thing or two! Like how to get out of a car submerged in water!

 

 

Again, be sure to go check out Jumble Mash.  She write funny, original and awesome posts!

Forget what you've heard about Louisiana

My awesome BBBF (blogging best bud forever) Tress over at Jumble Mash did a post earlier today about the misconceptions about West Virginia.  She wanted to know if there are any untrue myths/rumors about our home states.  Well, I live in Louisiana, and most of the rest of the world has learned everything they know about Louisiana from Britney Spears, Girls Gone Wild, The Real World and Swamp People.  Oh yes, these have all given us a wonderful reputation. 

So, with the encouragement of Tress, I'm going to set the record straight.

Myth #1:  We all drive around with our children in our laps. (Ahem, Britney.)

Truth:  Of course not.  I was so appalled at her when I saw this photograph a few years ago.  I know she was running from paparazzi, but COME ON!  Car seats are mandatory for a reason.  We have all of the same standard car seat laws as everywhere else.

Myth #2:  We have drive-thru daiquiri shops.

Truth:  We do, in fact, have drive thru daiquiri shops.  We also have open container laws.  The drink is not considered an open container unless you put the straw in.  Seriously.

Myth #3:  We all have swamps and alligators in our backyard.  We also all have a cousin named Bubba who only wears overalls and mumbles when he talks. 

Truth:  Negative.  The closest swamp to me is about 25 miles away, and it's considerably small.  It's also in the state park.  I've only ever seen alligators up close at the Audubon Zoo and at the Alligator Farm where they raise gators to kill for meat, skins and heads.  I also do not - nor do any of my friends -  have a cousin named Bubba.

Myth #4:  All local women take their tops off throughout the entirety of Mardi Gras. 

Truth:  Afraid not, guys.  In fact, about 99% of the women taking it all off during the massive party on Bourbon are tourists.  At other parades in the state, no one does that.  It's very much illegal.  The only place you can get away with it is on Bourbon Street, where pretty much anything goes.....and I do mean anything.  Ugh.

Myth #5:  Louisianians put football before everything else. 

Truth:  Not exactly.  We do have priorities, and they generally go in this order: 
1. Jesus
2. Football
3. Food
I do know people who have scheduled their weddings (and a few funerals) around LSU or Saints football games.  Most of us may have somewhat of an unhealthy obsession with our football teams, but that's okay.  We like it that way.

Myth #6:  We boil and eat those ugly red bug things.  We also suck the juice out of the heads.

Truth:  100% accurate.  Crawfish boils are some of the best times I've ever had:  family, food and fun.
 P.S. You have to suck the heads to get the juice and seasoning out.  Yum.

Hope that cleared up some of the misconceptions about my home state.  Y'all come and visit if you haven't already!

Scavenger Hunt

Well, my blogging bud Tress over at Jumble Mash tagged me in what has apparently become the newest blogging meme:

INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNT

I promised her I'd do this (and she's totally awesome), so here it goes....

How it works:

1. Tell everyone who tagged you.
2. Find and post each item on the list.
3. Tag 7 other blogs.
4. Notify each blogger that was tagged.

Now for the hunt:

1. Favorite YouTube video.

Ever since Nicole over at It's All Random posted this as thanks for a blog award, it's been my favorite! Check out this guy Mitchell's YouTube page, he's hilarious.

2. A photo that will make everyone say "Awwww."

How could you not?!

3. A funny t-shirt.

Sadly, it's true.

4. Something geeky.

Love me some Sheldon.

5. Link or photo of your favorite movie.

This was a really tough one because I love SO many movies....

but since I had to pick one...went with this one. Best romantic comedy ever!

6. Link to the newest blog you've discovered.
World Between the Lines

7. Photo of something on your wishlist.

A day at the spa.....oh how I'd love one!

Well, there you have it.  My scavenger hunt is complete.

I'm not going to tag seven specific people, but instead I'm giving an open invitation to all of my awesome readers!  If you want to take part and take a day off from your regular blogging, join in!  It was fun!

You can't find me here, I'm somewhere else

Yep, I've made the big leap and done a guest post for my adorable pal JM over at Jumble Mash today.

 

The post is my bucket list, or as I've appropriately renamed it,

"CRAP I ABSOLUTELY INSIST ON DOING BEFORE I BITE THE BIG ONE"

 Go check it out, and while you're there read some of JM's stuff.  She's funny and very entertaining! Her sports-addicted bf just started a blog of his own as well.  

Love, peace and chicken grease, y'all!