Epic Weekend Roundup

Now that the glitter has settled, the alcohol is out of our systems and our knees and feet are back on speaking terms with the rest of our bodies, it’s time for a Lady’s Night recap:

1. Nina and I had a room service picnic.
2. I jumped from bed to bed and made sheet angels... sober!
3. We all “loobed” up our legs with Glide.
4. Made our hibachi chef feel like a Top Chef.
5. Started a cooking feud.
6. Random Japanese tourists at the grill across from us took our pictures.
7. Kim F. is really good at whistling.
8. Fist pumping has taken over Hawaii.
9. Nina is a dancing machine.
10. Rose has moves for days and cannot handle BJ shots.
11. Pam is great a chair dancing.
12. Shannan is the best purse sitter ever.
13. Andrea is a secret freak.
14. Kim F. really wanted someone to dance on the boxes.
15. In case you didn’t know, Kerri works for Disney.
16. Jumping up and down is indeed a dance move.
17. We made LOTS of new friends including a Japanese man named Mako that we helped come out of his shell so much that he danced on the boxes sans his button up shirt.
18. My strapless bra hurt so much I took it off, hid it in the tampon box in the bathroom and at the end of the night retrieved it and shoved it in Nina’s purse.
19. When I went up to the bar to order a drink I told the bartender that I had a tab to which he replied, “Congratulations.”
20. I took my shoes of and did not get worms.
21. Kerri gets scary past 2 a.m. when her NY comes out.
22. During the cab ride home Kerri (in her NY voice) made sure the driver knew where we were going and that our hotel was just a few miles down the road on the right.
23. We had a hallway party at 3:30 a.m. because our keys did not work for the 5^th time even though I told the front desk it was the door not the keys.
24. Our hallway party woke the neighbor and she stuck her head out the door to tell us to hang out somewhere else. Meanwhile she was Buck Naked!
25. Kerri “lost it” all over the bathroom door.
26. Kerri, Nina and I all slept in a king size bed.
27. Kim F. and Pam were wide awake and chipper by 8 a.m. while Kerri and I looked and felt like death.
28. I “lost it” after attempting to brush my teeth.
29. Mcyd’s and Cool Ranch Doritoes were our saving grace.
30. Best. Night. Ever.

Breathe. Stretch. Shake. Let it Go.

After some weekend drama — that I am still trying to wrap by brain around — this old school song from Mase (Brings me back to middle school. Whatever happened to him anyway? Ugh, sorry, I keep getting distracted) is my new mantra.

Breathe.

Stretch,

Shake.

Let it go.

Say it with me now…

Breathe.

Stretch,

Shake.

Let it go.

Yeah I am THAT person.

Heey Laaadies

After an eventful Friday night (read my previous post) I knew this weekend could only get better. A midnight shower and a hair appointment later, I swear I still smelled like lagoon.

With my hair quaffed and my overnight bag packed, myself and three other fierce Army wives headed into Waikiki to check into the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We looked into a limo initially to drive us around, but a hotel party sounded like a better deal and WAY more fun.

Nina and I had a room service picnic.

A hand selected group of ladies got together to farewell one of our own and to let our hair down after a hectic summer. It was a much needed release.

My Fav. Philipina! The 84th misses you!

Five of us bunked up in two nice adjoining rooms and we got the party started with cocktails, room service and club jams. It felt like college all over again.

Dressed to kill, I called for a cab and when we got downstairs our ride to dinner turned out to be a limo. How fun! Although it was a short ride, we all made the best of and rolled into the parking lot in style.

In a limo!

Stylin.

Rollin' up in style!

The rest of the group met us at the restaurant, Tanka of Toyko, a tapanyaki restaurant, where our shenanigans ensued. To keep details on a need to know basis, lets just say we made the chef’s night ;)

Fueled up and feelin’ it, we moved onto da club: The Pearl. It was a really nice joint. Felt very lounge like and the atmosphere was for the grown and sexy. Very fitting =) The ladies wasted no time getting down and we danced the night away, literally. We didn’t leave the club like 3:30!

We partied like rock stars and paid for it all weekend. Thank God Monday was a holiday! I for one needed two days to recover, but it was so worth it. I am so lucky to have such an amazing support group and I am blessed to call these women my battle buddies.

Love these ladies! Shannan (the one in the pink) just found out she is expecting =)

Abandon…CANOE!

The first have of my Friday was great and it was about to get better because a bunch of us were headed to the Polynesian Cultural Center for the Haunted Lagoon. It’s kind of a haul to get there (read it’s on the other side of the island and there is only one way to get there, driving the perimeter of the North Shore which takes about 45 minutes), but after last year’s inaugural visit, I was hooked.

I was really impressed how they transformed the place and all the costumes were great.

However, this ride was WAY different than last year for sure.

After walking through the 3D haunted house, which was a new feature, the eight of were sat in the front of the 30 or so people canoe. Kind of reminds me of the thing you sit on at Disney’s Splash Mountain.

We were warned that we could get wet, people jump into the lagoon, so we were advised to put our phones away. Since I did this last year I knew we would get a mist here or there but nothing major… or so I thought.

The ride was similar to last year, but with several upgrades. They really do a great job here! Creepiest part is there are a ton of lil kids dressed up and playing along. Gives me the willys!

There are a series of bridges and water ways that the ride goes under. Many have people lurking in the water, fog screens, but this tunnel was one of kind.

As we entered the dark tunnel, there were several things hanging from the ceiling. Then all off a sudden, our feet started to get wet. “Hmm,” I though to myself, “This is new. I knew we would get sprayed, but if I had known about this new gimmic I wouldn’t have worn jeans.” Well within seconds we all went from wet ankles to wet butts. We were literally sitting in water.

Next thing we knew, the lights went on, masks came off and people were yelling for us to exit to the right! We were sinking! It took us a few minutes to realize this was NOT part of the ride and that we indeed had to abandon the ride.

Already soaked, I was not looking forward to swimming to the side. I realized it would be a swim because once my friend’s 6ft husband stepped out of the canoe and the water was up to his chest. I knew my 5ft frame would be underwater! Luckily, my hubby had stashed his iphone into my purse at the beginning of the ride and as soon as I felt water creep up my body, I put my purse over the head. Thank God!

It was really pandemonium and we were all a lil scared at this point. The PCC staff was quick to respond to our mayday call, and once I entered the water, someone on the steep muddy bank grabbed by purse so I could hoist my soaking wet body onto to land. I felt like Shamuu.

Once I was out of the yucky water, I realized there were several small children on board and one of them got completely submerged! Poor things. The PCC staff was quick to bring out towels, clothing and hot food. The hot soup made me laugh. It’s not like we were in freezing cold water, but it was still a nice gesture despite the fact that we do live in Hawaii. My friend Kerri and I had a good chuckled and chalked our sinking up to the two of scarfing down a grilled cheese and chicken sandwich while we were waiting in line.

I also noticed the size of the people on our ride. There was a family of 13 large mamajamas sitting in the back. Probably not a good idea to place the heaviest people in the bag and even though each canoe can seat 35, when one person is the size of three people that rationale doesn’t really work.

What also cracked me up was when they asked us if we wanted to get back in the canoe and finish our ride! Many people were like heck no, but myself and a few others (excluding my PO’d hubby) decided to finish the ride. Heck, we already paid and walking around soaking wet didn’t seem very appealing either.

Lucky for my friends and I, none of our stuff got damaged. For our troubles we got free T-shirts, panchos to sit on in our cars, a full refund and complimentary dinner and show tickets. These things only happen to me, I swear!

Epic Weekend

I am so excited about this weekend! First on the agenda is a zero fun blood work appointment (part of Operation Skinny Minnie) followed by some solo shopping (needles hurt and shopping is a form of therapy right?!), the Haunted Lagoon at the Polynesian Cultural Center (I went last year and was oober impressws and this year Chris is able to join me!) and then Girl’s Night Out on Saturday.

I didn’t find anything to wear for the big Girl’s Night Out last Fun Friday so I HAD to find something today! I scored big time at Express and after coupons and sales I walked out of the store with $600 worth of clothes (including accessories for each outfit) for $200! Score! I will post pics of my ensemble soon. 

This weekend is off to a great start.