Cinco de Mayo

I have not celebrated Cinco de Mayo in a long time. It was big when I worked and went to school in BR, but around New Roads it's not that big a deal. Well as part of my resolution to party like a rock star before I turn 30 (as if I'm going to stop partying like a rock star once I do) I had a Cinco de Mayo party. It was a lot of fun and plenty of Corona and Margaritas. I recommend the water melon margarita from Martha Stewart's website. It is awesome! We will definitely do this again and I can assure you I will not wait until next year to have another Mexican theme party.

So Ready To Go...

I am leaving for Portland in 11 days. Work has been tough lately especially since I have not had a secretary since Christmas. I'm having to handle a lot of department paper work that I am not familiar with especially all of our educational programs now that the school year is coming to an end. I usually handle the promotions, PR and economic development aspects of our department. Needless to say, I need a vacation. My co-workers are tired of hearing me say I need the beach. Although Portland is no beach and I will be there for work...I am looking forward to just getting away. It should be enough to hold me over until my beach vacation gets here.

Doing What We Do Best!

Just a fun night out at Tsunami's.

Dirty in the Ditchisms

We decided that Dirty in the Ditch needs its own dictionary.

1. Dirty in the Ditch-a great excuse to put your lawn furniture in the ditch to sit and drink while watching traffic.

2. Traditionalist-individuals that pass by and remember you from the previous years.

3. Untraditionalist-individuals that pass by with a look of confusion, have never seen or participated in the festivities.

4. Baffled-untraditionalist who think they are missing a Mardi Gras parade.

5. Tinging-throwing beer caps in the street to hear a faint sound of alumni being blow down the street.

6. Travisty-when a drunk driver rolls over your mailbox.

7. Mitchification-process of breaking lawn furniture under extreme weight.

8. Stilts-people who are so short that when they get out of a vehicle you think they fell out of the vehicle.

9. Fashionistas-traditionalist that are confident enough to wear a crazy hat to the festivities.

10. Carnies-fair workers that walk down the street. You should fear these people and warn others about them. A typical warning is to chant "The Carnies are coming!
The Carnies are coming!"

We could only come up with a few. I know there are some traditionalist out there who may have their own ditchisms, so let me know if you can think of any.

Water Still Rising 4/20/08

You can see how much the water has risen in one week by looking at these photos.
1. Mississippi River in Baton Rouge
2. Camp at Old River
3. Cattle that had to be rescued.

More High Water 4/14/08

Awesome Experience

On Good Friday this year, I had the opportunity to participate in the Passion Walk for Christ. It started at Immaculate Conception Church in Lakeland and ended at St. Mary's in New Roads. It was an 11.2 mile walk that took approximately 8 hours. We said the way of the cross and rosary along the way. It was beautiful and a great way to spend my Good Friday. I'm glad I did it. I will not say that it was easy, but it was not impossible. It was just a good sacrifice.