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• Kicking off Friday on a happy note!

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  I just need something perky beyond the usual three cups of coffee. ;)
  
  
  
  
  Jazz Fest starts this weekend! [...]
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  Posted: April 24, 2009, 11:11am EDT
  by Cait

• Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!

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  Happy St. Patrick's Day, y'all!

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  Posted: March 17, 2009, 10:01am EDT
  by Cait

• 100 days!

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  That's right, people.
  
  Gladoon supremacy will commence in precisely 100 days.
  
  (Erm, that is to say, Dave and I will be husband and wife in short order.)' [...]
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  Posted: March 12, 2009, 9:51am EDT
  by Cait

• FSU vs. the NCAA

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  I concur:
  
  [rivals.yahoo.com]
  
  FAIL:
  
  [blog.nola.com] [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2009, 4:23pm EDT
  by Cait

• You may be asking yourself...

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  ...where has Cait been?
  
  (Probably not, though - even I'm not that arrogant.)
  That said, a new obsession has taken over - and it's not work, it's not dressing up the collies as local sports figures, it's not the Greater New Orleans Seminole Club preparations and it's not wedding' [...]
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  Posted: March 04, 2009, 4:37pm EST
  by Cait

• Because we all need some humor...

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  (And this isn't it.)
  
  But this is!
  
  ' [...]
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  Posted: March 04, 2009, 4:36pm EST
  by Cait

• My one cool story from Mardi Gras

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  So Mardi Gras has come and gone, much to my relief. I always love the first weekend of Mardi Gras, because it’s very localized and very family-friendly. Every year, though, fratty types from around the nation descend upon our city the Friday before Fat Tuesday to terrorize our neighborhoods by [...]
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  Posted: February 25, 2009, 1:10pm EST
  by Cait

• Bleargh. Brake tags. Bleargh.

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  Sometimes I really hate stupid people.
  
  And brake tags.
  
  And the bass-ackward traffic court procedures in Orleans Parish. [...]
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  Posted: February 03, 2009, 1:15pm EST
  by Cait

• She's baaaaaaaaaaaaack!

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  Sorry, y'all.
  
  I'm alive.
  
  I'm now 30.
  
  I'm getting married in 5 months.
  
  I just got promoted at work.
  
  I'm happy, stressed, overly worked, exhausted and I'm alive.
  
  
  [...]
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  Posted: January 28, 2009, 2:25pm EST
  by Cait

• Grrrrr. Roar. Grrrrr.

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  I'm just sayin'. [...]
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  Posted: December 16, 2008, 2:31pm EST
  by Cait

• In honor of

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  In honor of today's snowfall, I present one of the greatest Christmas songs EVER:
  
  ' [...]
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  Posted: December 11, 2008, 10:25am EST
  by Cait

• So I was on TV last night.

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  Gotta say, it was a little weird to see myself in a movie. [...]
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  Posted: December 08, 2008, 11:40am EST
  by Cait

• (Belatedly) kicking off Friday on a happy note!

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  I really can't explain the depths of my crush on Lily Allen.
  
  D. and I met her in south Florida when she was playing at the Culture Room - she was having dinner with her band at a nearby pub, and she was very different from the' [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2008, 3:03pm EST
  by Cait

• Dude. I require this.

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  From Woot, and alas, already sold out, I present a marshmallow shooter.
  
  Not only marketed with the clever "Full Mallow Jacket" key messaging, this weaponry is ideal for annoying Auburn boosters, who are currently patting themselves on the back for firing one of the [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2008, 2:19pm EST
  by Cait

• Sweet baby Jeebus.

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  OJ is going away.
  
  can Bill Jefferson be far behind? [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2008, 2:17pm EST
  by Cait

• Two years, already?

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  Tuesday marked two years since my father passed away.
  
  This daddy's girl misses him terribly.
  
  That said, this year December 2nd was slightly easier. The best thing I can do, I figure, is just to keep the memory of him alive in my heart, right?
  
  This is' [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2008, 9:34am EST
  by Cait

• Riddle me this...

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  How is Myron Rolle, who is an A student in a master's program and a newly minted Rhodes Scholar, a second-team Academic All-American, while Tim Tebow, who has a less impressive GPA in his Family/Life Studies (what IS that, anyway?) degree program, a first-teamer?
  
  As D. put it, "It's" [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2008, 11:57am EST
  by Cait

• RickRoll: A Tutorial

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  For Mizz Gandy, that saucy minx. [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2008, 11:22am EST
  by Cait

• So there's a rumor circulating that...

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  ...my family will descend upon me for Christmas.
  
  Yeah, it's time for emergency measures. ::grin::
  
  ' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2008, 11:16am EST
  by Cait

• Overheard...well, read on GChat.

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  On the sheer notion of a Bobby Bowden nacho cheese fountain (please see Saturday night's YouTube post about it), my friend Natalie sent me an IM reading, "I want to dip a ritz cracker in it and then my head."' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2008, 10:58am EST
  by Cait

• Saints Jesus and other sundry Tuesday issues.

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  I am so tired.
  
  Literally, my contacts are all that are keeping my eyes open at this point.
  
  I can't believe it's only 10:00 a.m.
  
  I also can't believe I'm awake.
  
  Yesterday afternoon my neighbor M. asked me if I wanted to go to the Saints-Packers [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2008, 10:02am EST
  by Cait

• I can haz tag?

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  I have been tagged by fellow Florida State alumna, NolaCleophatra.
  
  So I guess this is how this works:
  1. Link to the person who tagged you. (Check.)
  2. Post the rules on your blog. (Check.)
  3. Write six random things about yourself. (Aw, hell.)
  4. Tag six people [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2008, 2:43pm EST
  by Cait

• Steven Seagal is a JPSO deputy?!?

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  I'd like to think Harry Lee is rolling over in his grave about this, but...
  
  Move over Dog the Bounty Hunter!
  
  There's going to be a new regulator on cable channel A&E.
  
  Martial arts film star Steven Seagal will be starring in a [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2008, 2:20pm EST
  by Cait

• NOLEY NOLEY NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLES!

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  It's been a joyous day.
  
  Myron Rolle is a Rhodes Scholar.
  
  FSU kept its ACC hopes alive in a BIG, BIG way, defeating Maryland in a chilly road game.
  
  And then someone told me this would be our wedding gift, and I was most pleased.
  
  [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2008, 9:52pm EST
  by Cait

• Kicking off Friday on a happy note!

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  I've been woefully absent from the blogosphere.
  
  This has been a pretty crazy month so far - I've been in design mode for work, and D.'s been in Saints/Hornets craziness mode.
  
  But we've been lucky to get some quality time together lately - and this is for my [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2008, 10:42am EST
  by Cait

• Myron Rolle. Wow.

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  Just a link roll here, folks:
  
  [www.cbsnews.com]
  
  [sportsillustrated.cnn.com]
  
  Yeah, this kid is pretty awesome. I'm glad he's a Nole. [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2008, 4:06pm EST
  by Cait

• Submitted without comment

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  Yep. That's right. I'll be able to to come up to D.'s shoulders when we say our vows.
  
  On another topic - the election...McCain was humble and gracious in defeat, and Obama's somber speech indicated to me, at least, that he understands that the road [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2008, 1:02pm EST
  by Cait

• In honor of Election Day 2008

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  That's all I'm sayin'. [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2008, 1:33pm EST
  by Cait

• Voodoo Music Experience 2008

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  So I've clearly been hampered by my inability to hold down solid food this week, and I've been busy with my cousin's impending nuptials (eek! tomorrow!), but without further delay, here are a few snaps from Voodoo...for D. and me, Voodoo's line-up this year was like [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2008, 1:11pm EDT
  by Cait

• Dear Florida Democratic Party

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  Please stop spamcalling my cell phone.
  
  I've asked you very nicely FOUR TIMES now to place me on your do-not-call list.
  
  I already voted, yeaux.
  
  Best,
  Cait [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2008, 1:01pm EDT
  by Cait

• Submitted without comment

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  Wearing my now-retro CP3 jersey at the gamewatch last night at Handsome Willy's.
  
  GEAUX HORNETS!
  
  (Note: Check out hornets247.com. Those guys are HIGH-larious and very cool.) [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2008, 12:19pm EDT
  by Cait

• Michael Stipe, meet my stomach bug.

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  At least I'm pretty sure it's a stomach bug.
  
  So it's fall now.
  
  Crime is down in our 'hood.
  
  Florida State is winning.
  
  The Saints (yet again) have a new kicker and a punter.
  
  Voodoo was awesome, and I managed to not throw up while [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2008, 9:08am EDT
  by Cait

• This is why Drew Brees rocks my world.

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  Well, in a completely platonic way, at least.
  
  [myespn.go.com] [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2008, 4:09pm EDT
  by Cait

• A Voodoo Quandary

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  So D. and I have weekend passes for Voodoo, and are entering Round 2 of out-of-town guests this week with some friends from south Florida up for the music shindig at City Park.
  
  With some dismay I note that the Old 97's, only one of [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2008, 1:44pm EDT
  by Cait

• Frothy, sugary fun.

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  I don't normally buy into the manufactured pop music, but this song is infectious and fun - and the single has just been released in the UK. Enjoy!

  (Everyone getting excited about Voodoo?)

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  Posted: October 22, 2008, 12:28pm EDT
  by Cait

• Life is a mixed bag o' crazy.

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  Pros:
  The weather is incredible here right now.
  No one is shooting up our neighborhood.
  D.'s parents are visiting (thus the bloggish absence).
  Our house is surprisingly neat.
  
  Cons:
  Family crap.
  Exhaustion.
  
  Questions:
  Anyone know of a good rehearsal dinner venue? [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2008, 12:24pm EDT
  by Cait

• Yes, yes.

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  Sukkot is ongoing, so I've been off work.
  
  I've flyered the neighborhood in advance of a neighborhood association meeting, and now I'm the secretary.
  
  I've lost 7 pounds.
  
  I've got to clean the house, because D.'s parents are coming to visit.
  
  My glasses hurt my eyes...but [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2008, 2:30pm EDT
  by Cait

• The diet.

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  Oktoberfest = Diet Killer
  
  Saints Home Loss to GUS FREROTTE = Diet Restorer
  
  Despite the excesses of Oktoberfest and FSU-UM viewing this past weekend, I managed to regroup and lose a pound.
  
  24 lbs. to go before I hit my skinny jeans size.
  
  On a [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2008, 12:59pm EDT
  by Cait

• FINALLY.

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  A diss song for mild-mannered yuppies everywhere:
  
  
  
  This - this, people, is what the world has been lacking.
  
  Finally, someone has filled the void - and by someone, I mean the Wojahn Brothers.
  
  Big Lebowski, meet Big Poppa. [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2008, 1:03pm EDT
  by Cait

• In heaven there is no beer.

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  That's why we drink it here.
  
  D. and I ventured over to Deutsches Haus on Saturday night after FSU hung on to beat Miami and K-State lost to Texas Tech.
  
  Once we entered the building, he was in his element, surrounded by other lanky, [...]
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  Posted: October 06, 2008, 9:30am EDT
  by Cait

• Kicking Friday off on a happy note...

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  GO SEMINOLES!
  
  [...]
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  Posted: October 03, 2008, 10:42am EDT
  by Cait

• Going off the rails on a crazy train...

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  Seriously. Did you know that 5,000 people were mysteriously shot, execution-style, and dumped in some sort of 21st century Katyn Massacre reenactment?
  
  That's what Acclaimed Looney Cynthia McKinney is claiming - that 5,000 prisoners were murdered in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, only to be dumped in [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2008, 9:26pm EDT
  by Cait

• In honor of Miami Week...

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  May I present...
  
  
  
  GEAUX NOLES!
  
  (This, um, assumes, more consistency from behind center.) [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2008, 12:57pm EDT
  by Cait

• Life is good.

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  On Friday night, I came home from work to an amazing surprise.
  
  On Saturday, in quick succession:
  
  UF lost (HA!)
  UM lost (Double-HA!)
  FSU won
  K-State won
  
  On Sunday:
  
  I went to the Saints game and sat on the 50 yard-line right behind the Saints' bench. [...]
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  Posted: September 29, 2008, 1:47pm EDT
  by Cait

• Oh, Entergy.

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  So is THIS why I have a $330 power bill this month, despite having no utilities for a week following Gustav?
  
  
  That's just great. [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2008, 4:14pm EDT
  by Cait

• 30 before 30.

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  The countdown has begun. [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2008, 3:33pm EDT
  by Cait

• FSU, LSU and awful fans.

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  On Saturday night, D. and I trekked over to Big Al's Seafood, where we met up with other Noles, including the wonderfully witty NOLACleophatra and Your Right Hand Thief.
  
  I'd wager that we had a great little group going on. We showed up early, and we had [...]
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  Posted: September 22, 2008, 1:40pm EDT
  by Cait

• One more murder in this town...

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  What will it take for the city to seriously recognize the problem in the 1900 block of Amelia?
  
  Another dead high school student? [...]
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  Posted: September 22, 2008, 1:33pm EDT
  by Cait

• Unintentionally funny video on NOLA.com

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  I'm pretty sure that much like this kid, poor Adam will never live this down.
  
  It's on the front page of NOLA.com right now, and I just can't stop cracking up.
  
  Dating advice to the ladies out there:
  
  

  1. Do NOT make a video for public [...]
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  Posted: September 19, 2008, 12:51pm EDT
  by Cait

• Joey Frickin' Heisman?

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  Something tells me that something happened to Brees or Brunell in practice this week.
  
  That's the only reason the Saints would have signed Joey Harrington.
  
  This guy has the amazing nine lives-style of Brian Griese. Despite his innate mediocrity, he always manages [...]
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  Posted: September 19, 2008, 11:48am EDT
  by Cait