Da Blizzard of 2009

Meesh here. So it's snowing.

Megan is working til 7pm, who knows if she'll be able to make it home--the bus routes to the Manayunk/Roxborough area may be suspended. Jenny tried to venture out to finish her Christmas shopping, but barely made it of the parking lot and up the hill to Henry Avenue before she was forced to pull into the other lot and park. Damn sedan cars!

I was supposed to go pick up Oliver at the PSPCA around 12 in North Philly because he had his neuter surgery today, but that didn't happen. I thought if Jenny can't make it out, how am I going to drive all the way to North Philly and back. Oliver is now at the foster mom's house recovering. One of the nice nurses lives near the foster mom Jenn in South Philly, so she dropped him off. Muffin is all upset because she has no idea where Oliver is. Poor mama.

I mostly likely won't be able to meet up with my good friend Jess tonight in Ambler because of the snow. And Jenny and I are trapped in the apartment. TRAPPED!

So, we decided to take an adventure to the CVS on Port Royal and Henry to get some stuff. Haha. This is our adventure:


Bundled up for freezing-ness.


Our adventure starts at Summit Avenue


Foggy glasses


Baahahahaha! Yea, no explanation needed here...




Destination reached!


Yay! We got our stuff.


The hill going up Henry Avenue.




A snow covered Summit Gardens


We made it home!

Jenny made brownies and we are going to bust out the hot chocolate soon. But, damn you snow!

Who does that?

Meesh blogging as usual.

Funny story for you--

So, a bunch of friends are out at the bar on a Saturday night. The one girl, we'll call her Liv, takes an interest for the bar back who is working that night.

Side note: Liv was there a couple weeks ago when her friends entered her into this contest where you had to wear your favorite jeans and some pink and strut your stuff down a runway (it was for Breast Cancer awareness). She ended up winning 3rd Place ironically. Anyway, the bar back was working that night too, which was when Liv first noticed her.

Later that Saturday evening Liv's friend Jane tells her to write her name and number on one of those cards and give it her. Well Liv being the shy girl that she is with meeting new people, really didn't want to do it, despite the fact that she really wanted to strike up a conversation with the cute bar back.

So what she does is this: goes up to the bartender, orders a shot then says to him "Hey, can you give this to her," as she nods over in the bar backs direction. After Liv hands the card to the bartender, she runs away feeling completely sheepish. Okay, so maybe she didn't literally run away but you know what I mean.

Immediately, Liv realizes that she's a complete idiot because now the bar back isn't going to know who she is! Who does that? Who gives their number to someone and doesn't give it to them directly??? Now she probably won't call because who would call a complete stranger who can't even introduce themselves?

Bridesmaid Dress Shopping

Meesh blogging today. All sorts of crazy things have been happening lately, but I wanted to blog about dress shopping for Jenny and Megan's wedding.

Today was the day we agreed to go shopping for bridesmaids dresses. Tory invited all of Jenny's bridesmaids over for brunch around 10am, which was delicious! We had mini french toast with homemade syrup, bagels and cream cheese, fruit, mimosas, and cinnamon buns. Oooo, so yummy. Then we drove to the Davids Bridal by Cherry Hill.

Oh wait, maybe I should tell you who is in Jenny's Bridal Party:

Matron of Honor - Christine (sister)
Maid of Honor - Tory (best friend and old roommate)
Bridesmaid - Amanda (best friend, old roommate and fellow alumni of UArts)
Bridesmaid - me (best friend, current roommate and fellow alumni of UArts

Jenny tried on some dresses first, and then it was our turn. Okay, here is the first dress:



Here is the back:

This one we liked, but were not really feeling it.

Someone else who was there had a Puggle in the car and brought it into the store. So cute!


Okay, the next dress was this one. It had this extra fabric in the front. Let me tell you we were already doing dirty things with it...


This was another dress with extra fabric randomly attached. Yea, definite NO.

(Yea, dresses with extra hanging fabric = not now, not never.)

And this is the dress we all liked....
TA DAA. Jenny didn't think that we would pick this one.


Back view


The dress will be in a champagne color. Here is a photo from Davids Bridal website in the color:



Jenny also brought her dress today too. I didn't take any photos for fear Megan will find them. But she looked awfully purrr-ty.

Oh, by the way, the date is Friday, September 11, 2010. Yay! Dress = check. Now all I need is shoes and a date.

A Beautiful Day

     Today is a beautiful day.  It is the kind of day that helps us to forget the pressing issues that dictate our everyday lives.  “I hate my job but I can’t find another one.”  “When is the economy going pick up again?”  “My Aunt Ruth was diagnosed with cancer and there is nothing they can do for her.”  Or even, “How am I going to pay my bills this month?”  These questions and concerns cloud our thoughts causing us stress and anxiety, perpetrating sleepless nights, cold sweats, and migraine headaches.  But today, my friends, is beautiful day.

     In my line of work I see sick people everyday.  I work with amazing patients that maybe at best have a 50% chance of living to see another autumn turn.  As I myself prepared for the Phillies game yesterday, I saw a light in their eyes.  Just asking the question, “Are you ready for the game tonight?”, resulted in smiles and positive thoughts… THIS WILL BE A GOOD DAY.  And it was.

     I went to buy a Phillies hat today at the Willow Grove Mall.  It was mobbed.  Everyone wanted the new National League Championship hat.  But even though the tiny shop was nearly bursting at the seams, the knocking of elbows and unintentional butt bumping was greeted by lighthearted giggles and cheeky smiles. 

     As I entered a nearby Wawa, it really hit me.  I reached into the stocked fridge, pulled out a Red Bull, and turned to see a long line of customers waiting to check out.  I didn’t care.  The line ahead of me was bright with shades of red, maroon, and baby blues.  I noticed people waiting patiently, holding doors for each other, exchanging nods and “Go Phils” pleasantries.  The Phillies won.  And even if the escape from our worries is just for one day, just for those 9 innings, I’ll take it.  Because if this team can draw smiles from cancer patients, make people forget about their economical hardships, and even break some tension between people of different races and colors, they can do anything.  This is truly the city of Brotherly Love.  So thank you to the Phillies for making this a beautiful day.  Now go win that series!!

Phillies vs. Dodgers Game 3

You will not believe what I did tonight. Actually, I take that back you will. I was trying to do homework, eat brie and crackers, and drink my full glass of wine while watching the Phillies game. Guess what happened...I split the full glass of wine all over the couch and me. Take a look:



P.S. I got a kitty! His name is Oliver he is not officially mine yet, but hopefully soon.

"Time Out, Time Out" Megan & Michelle Watch the Phillies!

Maya kitty

Guess what?...We have TWO kitties now.

Yesterday Megan's sister Kelly dropped off her cat Maya who we might foster for a while. Right now we are doing a trial run. She is a calico cat and was born without a foot on one of her hind legs.




As of now things are a little tense in the apartment. We put Maya in Jenny and Megan's bedroom with all of her stuff. Right now, Muffin and Maya are both in the living room together. There was hissing and growling like no other. Eventually Muffin went under the couch and Maya is in the window. Maya did attack us a couple times without provoking her to attack. We will see if Maya stays past tomorrow.

Tonight we are going out to celebrate Tory's birthday and her and Kyle's engagement. YAY! I need to charge my camera for tonight, get the cards ready, and do homework.

This was us last night:



I noticed that Jenny and Megan were wearing the same thing and I said, "TWINS!" And then I realized that I was wearing gray sweatpants and a navy hoodie too! Haha, we are crazy.

The Good Dog

Meesh posting.

So the girls wanted to do happy hour today. Jenny had class til 6:30pm, and Megan didn't want to wait around by herself til she was done, so I joined her.

After I was done work, we stopped at the ATM and went into Payless then made our way to The Good Dog on 15th between Walnut and Locust streets. Well, guess who didn't look at the weather today? We did! By the time we were done in Payless it was raining, and then it started POURING while we were walking from Chestnut and 16th. I quote Megan, "the largest f***ing rains drops EVER!" We had to seek shelter under the Bellini restaurant over hang. Let me share some photos with you:


Megan with my scarf wrapped around her head. Before it was covering her face.




Megan and me seeking shelter, and looking very scared...kinda.

Anyway, we made it to the Good Dog soaking wet. I have to say it was an adventure getting there, but the brewski's at the bar were worth it! Jenny joined our party around 6:30pm. Good times.




Franzishaner!

The L Word marathon

Hi there; Meesh here.

We have been doing a marathon of The L Word. Weeks ago we started the first season, and now we are on the 4th season. (For those of you who do not know what The L Word is, Google it!) So Friday night after Megan got home from work, we continued to watch the 4th season. We got to the season finale episode and they both ended up falling asleep on the couch well before it was over--I actually think Jenny missed the whole episode.

ANYWAY, I had to take a photo because it was too cute!




P.S. I think Jenny just caught Muffin masturbating in the hallway. Haha, I wish I took a photo of her face when Jenny came around the corner to go back to the bedrooms. Muffin looked so guilty!

Cupid Shuffle

This video is my favorite of Megan & Meesh. They are hilarious together. I get the luxury of having my partner & best friend be best friends! They are both very funny people and I'm a people watcher so my life is, oh so entertaining with the two of them around... Enjoy the video.

-Jenny

Heidi and Jeff

Tonight is Heidi and Jeff's last night at Summit. When we moved to Summit Park Communities, Heidi and Jeff always sat on the bench right outside our apartment. Heidi has lived here for hmm...15 some years, I think. Her and Jeff wed this past February and finally bought a house abut 30 minutes away. Tomorrow they are moving the rest of their stuff into their new, quite adorable, home.

So tonight we had one last laugh, drinking some booze outside by the bench. The bench outside our window, which we have dedicated to them, has been passed on to us along with the grill that is locked to the bench.

We will miss you Heidi and Jeff!!


This photo was taken in May during our house warming/my birthday party.

Red Bull

Meesh blogging today.

Before you read this post you MUST watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skCV2L0c6K0

This is not my video, but it's hilarious and we have been quoting from this for the past 3 weeks. Let me just tell you this before you watch it. This guy put some not so good things into his body and his friends locked him in a closet and taped him talking to himself.

With that said, RED BULL, RED BULL, RED BULL! Haha. Today we went up to Heidi and Jeff's new house. It's adorable! Their friend (who lives by their new place) was going to fix Jenny's car, but Pep Boys didn't have the part that she needed. So that is not happening til next week, but we went up anyway. We ate some grapes--well more like sucked the juice out of them. We stopped at Wawa and got some Red bull. Then we stopped at Walmart and Old Navy. Shopping is bad, but we got some great deals.

That's besides the point. I forget my point anyway. This weekend was fun. Photos will be posted from Friday nights outing to the Stimulus party at the Marathon Grill. FUN!

P.S. Megan just realized that the dress she has to wear for this wedding on Halloween weekend is orange with a brown sash. She thought it was brown with an orange sash--talk about looking like a candy corn! Hahaha.


BYEEEEEEEE!

Meesh's first note

Meesh again.

Since I am a newbie to the lesbian world, well not that new, but Megan gives very good tips sometimes. Last night she told me to take notes while her and Jenny were jumping all over each other.

Note to self #1: Do not make girlfriend into pretzel.

That will apply when I actually HAVE a girlfriend.

Eagles game

This is Meesh blogging today.

Today is Sunday Funday, which will soon turn into Monday. The girls decided they wanted to go out for the Eagles game at the last minute. Spread the WOO Philly was presenting Embrace at Mad River in Manayunk and a bunch of our friends were going to be there. So surprise, surprise, we get all cleaned up and walked to the bus stop.

While we were waiting for the bus stop, Jenny and I didn't realize this, but Megan randomly blurts out that she kept pushing the crosswalk button to change the traffic light. She was like, "I push da button..." and then I said, "Next time you push that button you have to cross the street!" Well let's just say she pushed it again and we tried to push her across the street, but she would have dragged us with her so we stopped.

But we like to start singing songs. Jenny filmed just the one song we sang on the bus, which was packed by the way. I don't know if you will be able to hear the sound, but we were singing "the wheels on the bus go round and round."



HAH! Yes, this is us sober. Here are some photos from the bus ride. They're nothing too exciting.





We ordered some buffalo chicken dip when we got to Mad River. Ooo, it was SPICY! There were also $3 Michelob's, and $4 Corona's. Yum, yum, beeeerr.


Later we made our way to the deck. (The empty beer bottles are not just from the 3 of us...)


We eventually made our way home. Right now I have the biggest headache EVER! Ugh, sleep.

French toast beginnings

Welcome to french toast, 3 dykes and a puss. Jenny, Megan, and Michelle (aka Meesh) are lesbians who have been living together since May of 2009 in an apartment community in Upper Roxborough. Ooo, almost forgot to introduce Muffin aka the puss. She is Jenny and Megan’s kitty—they adopted her before they moved.

This is Megan and Jenny (left to right).



This is Meesh.



And this is Muffin. (aww!)



Jenny and Megan are engaged, and Meesh is well…single. Can ya tell? Their life living together for the past 4 months has been…let’s just say interesting. They are definitely some funny ladies! (Some may call them crazy.)

We won’t go into details about the past events, but keep reading and see what crazy shit happens in the next…let’s see 4 from 12 is…8 months they have left together until their lease is up.

Check out the intro video.