How About A Little Game Called "Just The Tip"

It's been a long time since we have spoken, so rather than diving back in I thought I channel my pal Vince and play a little game called "Just The Tip."  .

Maybe we should start with re-introductions.  My name is Leigh.  I am the Mayor of Leigh Leigh Land and also the (self-proclaimed) "Captain of Fun" and here's a little about what I think makes me so...

Eats: cheese enchiladas, guacamole, shrimp, Uchi, blue cheese, chocolate chip cookie dough, gumbo


Drinks: Tito’s, red wine, champagne, iced tea, Fresca, Evian, Coors Light

Shops: Neiman’s, antique stores, book stores, stationary stores, shoe stores

Travel: The Ranch, New Orleans, Montana, Vegas, Paris, Santa Fe, The beach, Chicago, NYC

For fun: karaoke, movies, music (especially country), concerts, themey outfits, horoscopes, cooking shows, movie quotes, get-to-know-you games, the pool, pictures, cookbooks, decorating, jeep riding, and playlists

Movies:  Glory, Top Gun, Bottle Rocket, A Knight's Tale, The Departed, Planes Trains and Automobiles, About A Boy, Honeymoon in Vegas, St. Elmo's Fire, The Big Chill, Hoosiers, The Natural, A Few Good Men, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, Wedding Crashers, The Sound of Music, Rounders, Wimbledon, Shakespeare In Love...just to name a few.


Tunes:  Barry Manilow, Randy Rogers Band, Neil Diamond, Waylon, Willie, Johnny Cash, George, Slaid Cleeves, Taylor Swift, Glee, Robert Earl, REO Speedwagon, Led Zeppelin, Kenny Chesney, Showtunes...just to name a few.

Couture: shoes, cowboy boots, monograms, sunglasses, jeans, white shirts, wraps, turquoise jewelry, John Hardy, high heels

Grumbles: mornings, biting my nails, sweating, being late, messes, zits, bad service, Subway, Brighton, traffic

So, that's me...in a nutshell.  But if you are reading this, you probably already know these things.  Really it's just another opportunity for me to talk about me, which as you know...is my favorite thing to do.

In full disclosure, one of my New Year's resolutions was to blog again.  It's true, I lost my will to blog last year.  I played several games of "Just The Tip", but it never took.  I'm only about 20 days into this first month of 2011, so it's not all that terrible.  So the goal is to blog....I know, I know...you've heard me say that before but you gottta start somewhere.  I won't make empty promises, but I'd like to get back on the bandwagon.  It is my hope that I do not disappoint all of my loyal readers...even if there are only 5 of you.

Until tomorrow...or let's be honest, whenever.

Bring on the bronze

Spring is pretty much here in Central Texas and my skin is practically blue it's so white.  Hasn't seen the sun in many months.  I tried laying out white trash style in the front yard on a sunny day last week, but between Pumpkin the neighbor's f-ing cat and being scared to death by the mailman, I think that was the first and last time I'll be doing that. 

So I opted for my old pal Fake Bake.  Hadn't used it in years.  It's difficult to find in stores, but it's awesome.  Really the best self tanner I've ever used.  It doesn't smell and doesn't make you orange...leaves you a great bronze color.  Only trouble is, it's a smidge high-maintenance to use...have to do it at night then shower in the morning.  Gets on your sheets, etc.  Oh well, the price we pay for beauty. 

I had a couple of people comment today on my tan, so thought I'd share my secret.  Happy fake baking!

Back in Black

...or in my case white (as in a white shirt - - -and yes, I am wearing one today). For reasons I cannot explain, I decided to revisit the old blog again today. I am not here to make empty promises, but I just thought it was time to dust the cobwebs off and talk about me. After all, that is my favorite pastime.

So...what's new with me you ask? Well, technically you didn't ask...and since that's never stopped me before here's a quick update on what's been going on in Leigh Leigh Land.

• I left my old job at Mobile Loaves & Fishes at the end of February after having been there for almost 4.5 years. Non-profit years are like dog years, so really I was there for about 31.5...let's just say I was tired of the fundraising scene. On to the next chapter.
• I started my new job at Austin 360 Roofing on March 1st as their Business Development Manager. I'm basically the Sales opener. Need a new roof or a repair? I'm your girl. Commercial, residential, multi-family...you name it. Primarily Central Texas, but we'll go all over the state if the job is right. I sold my first roof last week and they are completing the job today. Shout out to Sara Bell for the lead! She got "Friend of the Day" because of it. Just give me a lead or buy a new roof if you'd like to nominate yourself for FOD. It's easy and the rewards are numerous.
• I saw Randy Rogers at the Austin Rodeo
• I saw Phantom of the Opera
• We've visited Ego's a few times...although not near as often as you'd think. I've taken to the stage with a few new faves: Madonna's Crazy For You (thanks to 80s Prom theme night), REO Speedwagon's Take It On The Run, and Billy Joel's Only The Good Die Young.
• Alicia, one of The Three Amigis (yes, intention type-o there), moved in next door to me at Lexington Place. LP is shaping up nicely. We've (and I mean she's) added some nice rocking chairs (with cup holders) and a fire-pit which you will hear lots of more about in the blogs to come.
• Been to New Orleans with the old gang from W&L. Enjoyed the food, the drink, the fellowship, and jumping on the Who Dat bandwagon.
• Had the Edgar family up from Dallas for Perry's first visit to Austin. And as Perry said to her mom..."Remember when we were in Austin?! We were so happy!"
• Of course, there was New Year's at the Ranch where Alicia and I paid up on bets lost and shot Hollywood (well practically).
• Christmas was in Dallas with the fam. A White Christmas at that.
• December was full of its usual holiday fetes. Old School Holiday Party, Silent Night? Not Tonight! Christmas Party, Sushi & Champagne Christmas Party, A College Christmas in the Fort, and more.
• The fall included Alicia's welcome to Austin aka "Terry Does Tarrytown", seeing Randy Rogers at Nutty Brown Cafe, Mock-Mock Thanksgiving in Austin, the Daters visiting from NOLA, and my birthday trip to Santa Fe with my momma.

I'm sure I'm leaving a bunch of things out, but that's the Reader's Digest version. I plan (notice I didn't use the word "promise") to revisit some of the above in future blogs as there are great pics and great quotes to reminisces over. Consider yourselves warned.

PS: you can always catch up by visiting my Phanfare site.

Smokey The Bandit

Did you know that tomorrow, November 19th is the American Cancer Society's 34rd Great American Smokeout?!?!

Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. Smoking accounts for an estimated 438,000 premature deaths, including 38,000 deaths among nonsmokers as a result of secondhand smoke. Half of all Americans who continue to smoke will die from smoking-related diseases.

So to all my friends who are still puffing away, maybe today should be the day.....that you call it quits.

My How Times Change

I found this old picture of my little brother Rusty, which I'm guessing was taken about 23 years ago, and couldn't resist sharing on this week leading up to the annual Texas/OU game. Now, I realize he's supporting the SMU Pony's...but it cannot go unnoticed that he is indeed shunning his now beloved Longhorns. My how times change. Not to worry though, he's seen the light and has officially bled orange for years now. He's even rubbed off on me (as has living in Austin)...I jumped on the bandwagon myself. Hook 'em Horns!