Connecting with old friends… I had the most random dream the other night about my best friend from elementary and middle school. In my dream, I was so happy to see her that I told her about every little thing that happened to me since we last saw each other. I didn’t leave out one single detail. At the end of my dream, she passed away. I miss her. I really, really want to find her…but I don’t know how. It’s been over ten years since we’ve spoken to each other. Argghhh….if anyone can help me track down my friend, please let me know!! I’ve been googling her using her maiden name, but it’s not helping because I know she’s married since then. I have no idea what her new last name is. But I do know her birthday. After all these years, it’s funny how I still remember her birthday. So HLN, if you’re out there, please contact me!! A couple of months ago, I had a dream about my college roommate. She was lying on a stretcher in an ambulance. I know, what is with me and people dying?? We didn’t end things on good terms, but the last time I saw her was about five years ago at a club here in Dallas, and she kept telling me that I was her best friend ever. Granted, she was drunk at the time, but that should count for something, right?? I think she’s married now too. We went through so much together. It would be a shame not to reconnect, don’t you think?? BYL, contact me!! I would pay someone to find them for me, but that would be kinda’ creepy, huh? Like stalker-ish creepy. Hahaha. So Adam and I made it back from Paris alive!!!! It is truly a blessing just to say that because the week after we got back, there was that horrible Air France tragedy. What made it worse was that the doomed plane was headed for the same airport that we had just departed from. Sigh…God bless their souls. We had a WONDERFUL time in Paris. Paris is truly a magical city. It was everything we hoped for…and more. I fell in love with everything – the food, the culture, the fashion, the history, the pastries…it was an amazing experience and such a wonderful way to spend our ten year anniversary. While we were in Paris, Adam and I were fortunate enough to meet a Norwegian couple who took us bar-hopping. It was so much fun! At the end of the night (and after a bottle of wine and several cocktails), I kept asking Adam, “Was tonight for real? Did it really happen or did I dream the whole thing?” Yes, I was THAT happy. So now I have Facebook. Not sure how long that’s going to last. It’s hard enough just keeping up with Xanga and Twitter. I love twitter. It’s so simple and to the point. But with all the updates, I get too lazy to blog. Is there a blog section on FB? Haven’t really played around with it yet. I should just delete my MySpace. I hardly ever used it. It was created for me by a friend anyway. But I must say, I like FB a lot more than MySpace. MySpace is like the ghetto version. Poor them. I’ve been obsessed with the song “Good Girls Go Bad.” Cobra Starship will be in Dallas on the very same day that I leave for my family reunion. Just my luck. I’m still trying to find someone to go to the NKOTB concert with me. Adam says he will go, but he will be incognito. WHAT.EVER. I bet he knows the lyrics to all their songs!! Uh huh. I’m also obsessed with Leighton Meester. So obsessed that I want to BE her. Last week, I made my sisters call me Leighton. Leigh for short, of course. After reading my blog, you’d think that I was a bit psychotic. In my defense, Leighton Meester is young, hot, and sexy. So why can’t I just BE her?? Oh yeah, cause I’m MICHELLE504. Haha. I’ve been reading up a storm this summer! I read all the books in the True Blood series. And in between, I read a bunch of other novels. I just picked up three more books yesterday, and I’m excited to get started on those tonight! Woo-hoo! I asked Adam last night to buy me a Barnes and Noble. He said okay, but I think he was just saying that to please me. I seriously want to buy a book store!! Ooohh…for my birthday this year, I would like a Barnes and Noble. Pleeasse?? That’s the only thing on my wishlist!! I can’t believe it’s almost my birthday again. Sheeesh…time sure flies when you get older!! I love to read as much as I love to shop. Being your own boss is kinda’ cool. But I feel like there’s always so much to do. I swear, it’s a never-ending story. I’m looking for an intern/personal assistant. Email me if you’re interested! I miss my family. I didn’t get to go home that much this year. My parents have been dealing with some health issues, and I feel so bad not being there for them. Thank goodness, my sisters are still at home. Speaking of sisters, HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY to my beautiful baby sister!!! She is the best sister anyone could ever ask for. She’s so much more mature than her peers. She’s super-smart, and she’s beautiful. So screw that, Leighton Meester, I don’t want to be you anymore. I want to be my sister!! Ha, take that! I know, I know. I’m michelle504. I’m michelle504. I’m michelle504. I’m really just kidding about wanting to be other people. I wouldn’t trade my life for anything in the world. I thank God every night for everything he’s given me. Don’t you just hate it when people give you back-handed compliments…like, “That dress looks great on you. I would never be able to wear that with my little booty.” Or “Have fun on your trip. I would never go during hurricane season, but I’m sure you’ll be just fine.” First of all, my butt is huge, and it’s only going to expand as I get older, so get over it. And second of all, if you don’t have anything nice to say, then just keep your mouth shut. Duh. I seriously don’t know why people say stuff like that. Maybe to make themselves feel better?? Idk. Total strange-ness. Adam and I eat breakfast together every single morning. It’s a great way to start our day. I make breakfast during the weekdays, and he makes breakfast on the weekends. It’s usually something healthy and simple. We usually have only ten-fifteen minutes in the morning to enjoy our breakfast, but lately, our time has been cut in half. Why?? Because we’ve been waking up later, and my husband takes a very long time to get ready! For some reason, he doesn’t know the meaning of the word RUSH. No matter how late he is, he just takes his good ole time. Sometimes I just stare at him in disbelief, hoping that he’d get the hint and speed things up, but nope. He just goes on like he has all the time in the world. It’s actually pretty funny, except for the fact that we’re running late! Haha. So if we ever show up late anywhere, now you know the REAL reason why!! Notre Dame Cathedral - It was so hard to climb up all those stairs to get to the gargoyles! Thought I wasn't going to make up. Warning - No elevators in Paris!! 
That's the Mona Lisa behind us. She's really small and dark in person! 
the Arc de Triomphe 
At the famous Laduree cafe - they had the BEST pastries. Oh, the macarons. 
Met this cute French girl on our way to Versailles. I told her I liked her bracelet, and she took it off and gave it to me! I gave it back to her. Should have kept it though...as a friendship bracelet! haha. 
At the gardens in Versailles - this place was huge! We had to rent a golf cart just to see everything. 
This is where we went bar-hopping. The vibe reminded me of Bourbon Street. It was so lively and fun! 
The nice Norwegian couple we met at at dinner. 
Je t'aime Paris! 
Happy Birthday, AMANDA!! 
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