Very 80's

OK, so I don't know what my deal is. About 2+ months ago I had a sudden urge to buy a jean jacket. And I know you can buy random fashion denim jackets. But I wanted a traditional 80's style (new) one, and they weren't that easy to find. But I found one.

Then earlier this week I was thinking about those jelly bracelets that were all the rage. So I ended up on eBay. From one buyer I bought a set of 5 black ones. Another buyer an assortment of 24 of them, and from a third, an assortment of 50. It didn't cost that much, so I bought that many just because I had no idea of what colors I would get. Well, they arrived today and I was so excited to see them. One of the sellers even sent about 10 child size ones and a handful of jelly rings, in addition. I'm going to my friend's tomorrow and was planning on wearing some to match my outfit. And I'm going to bring the child ones, and rings, to give to her daughter.



During my search for the bracelets, I stumbled upon these 80's plastic charms and had a flashback moment. Do you guys remember those? I placed a bid on some earlier this week... it was just a nostalgic thing. I was outbid though, which is cool because I shouldn't spend the money anyway.

Anyway, just thought I would share that with all of you 80's kids out there.

Nice Dinner.

We had a really nice time tonight. And thanks to Uncle Mark and Bruce for picking up the tab. It was good seeing them, my cousin, and her bf. Interesting just to hear about my Grandfather, who is now 81, and I haven't seen since maybe my middle school days. And my other Uncles, etc. The restaurant was good too. Full of the 65+ crowd, and a live band playing music I would expect to hear in New Orleans or on a riverboat. And they had flashy boas that the people could wear, and a lot of those couples were getting up to dance. It was cute. I had the clam chowder and the Kalua pork, both I recommend highly.

We thought that next time we get together we should bring a bunch of old photos to share. And also to maybe see if we can figure who some of the mystery people in them are. So it was great to just be spontaneous and just get together like that. Next time will be fun too.

OK... so, the random...

2 things...

Firstly... Earlier this week, I was reacquainted with one of my Uncles on Facebook when he found me on there. He was the Uncle that I was closest too (on my Dad's side), although haven't been close since I was in high school. And only seen him in passing since then. And even then, it's been probably 5+ years since I have seen him. My best memories of him (which may be skewed and not completely accurate, as it's been so long) are him taking my half brother, step sister and I to get ice cream and all the toppings at the grocery store when we were younger, as a non-parent would spoil their relative. Also getting to drive with him in a parking lot, me driving, long before I could legally do so. Then some vague memories of him at my Grandfather's house when he ran his radio station there (think it was out of the house?). And then when I was a freshman in high school, I threw a party at my Dad's house with all of my friends and he DJ'd the party. Random memories, I know. But there you have it. But anyway, we chatted online tonight for a while and decided to get together for dinner tomorrow night (Thurs). He is in touch with my cousin, which is another Uncle's daughter. So she, he, my Dad and I are going to have dinner together. And she I haven't seen since she was a kid, and is now in her early 20s? Hope we have a good time.

Secondly... At my house, or should say at my Dad's house next door, he has a handful of friends that he lets crash. And most of them have cars, and a lot part behind me in the driveway. Meaning that when I need to go somewhere, half the time I need to track someone down next door to move their car so I can get out. I find it annoying, they all have their moments when I want to chew them out, but for the most part they are nice people. But guess I have had my moments over time where my buttons have been pushed to the limit and I have chewed them out for being disrespectful jerks (to put it nicely). So this is not the first time I have noticed this, but... I go next door tonight to actually ask my Dad if he wants to do dinner tomorrow night. And one of his buddies was in the living room with him and immediately jumps up and asks "Did I park to close to you, do you need to get out?". All in urgency to move his car to let me out if need be. 1. It's very nice they there is this sort of urgency and respect of me that they know what they need to do. 2. I find it humorous that the urgency seems to be sort stemmed from fear. I think deep down, they know I have a lot of control over whether they continue to get to mooch off of my Dad. So it's nice, yet funny at the same time.