I don't know how we got on the subject today, but somehow my mom and I got to talking about Grease. And well, do you remember the scene where the girls are singing "Sandra Dee". Of course you remember the scene, it's an iconic scene in a memorable movie. Anyway... the line where Rizzo goes, "Get your filthy paws off my silky draws. Would you pull that crap with Annette?" 

Let's talk about this. 

My entire life, since I've seen the movie, of course, I've always wondered who Annette was. 

This story is not going to be nearly as funny as it was when my mom and I were talking about it. But basically, it goes like this...

Me: You know what I never understood--they never told us who Annette was in the entire movie. 

Mom: Annette Funicello. 

Me: How did you know? 

Mom: Because she was the 50's sweetheart. 

Me: But how did they know her? I always thought she went to the school and was a senior who graduated or something? 

Mom: Huh?

Me: Because they mention her in the song and then later on when Rizzo is shimmying down the drain pipe, Sonny goes "Hey Riz, you doing that without Annette?"

Mom: *starts laughing* He was talking about a net. 

By now, the both of us are cracking up. 

Me: Well they didn't make that clear in the movie! Not five minutes ago they were talking about Annette, and so naturally I thought he was talking about Annette. And this whole time I've been wondering who the hell Annette was!

And that's what you missed from me. My blonde roots were showing I guess, but honestly, I always thought Annette was some long lost Pink Lady who maybe was the original Rizzo and taught her everything she knew... sigh. 

Twenty four years later, and I learn the truth. 

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This morning I've been searching through the internet to find ideas for photographing houses. Houses you may ask. Yes, houses. I got a call from my aunt yesterday asking if I could photograph a house she's putting on the market sometime this coming week and sure, why not? It's really cool, but it's not something that I've ever done. 

Shooting stationary objects has always been a little difficult for me. People, I can do. Things... not so much. Because it's not like I can just tell the house to pose like this, or spin around, or smile or act dramatic. Therefore, I've been scouring for tips and tricks -- lighting suggestions, ways to use the space. Symmetry is key. 

I probably won't post the pics here for all to see, but maybe I can post a link to the posting when my aunt lists the house? I check and see what protocol is here, haha! 

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It was my mom's birthday this past weekend so my mom, my aunt, and I took a little trip to the beach. We just went to VA Beach--which turned out to be full of festivities like the Susan G. Komen something or other (didn't look like a race, but could have been), a volleyball tournament on the beach (maybe that was the Susan G. Komen thing, who knew?), and little kids' soccer championship tournament that had literally every hotel full of kids. Now, I love kids as much as the next person... but this was a little much. Despite the four foot munchkins running around and the cloudy and somewhat chilly weather, it was a fun weekend!

Friday night was... interesting. Since pretty much every restaurant within walking distance to the hotel (because once you drove away, you weren't guaranteed a parking spot when you came back) were crowded and full, we had to wait about an hour for a table at Tautog's. And then well... the food was alright. It was slightly fancier than I was expecting, and before going I didn't know that a Tautog was a fish (whoops), so it was seafood. Not a big seafood eater, so I had a chicken sandwich. I won't bore you with the details, but it could have been better. 

The highlight of Friday night was stopping at Walgreens on the way back to the hotel and getting a 2 for $5 special on back scratchers. Yes, I'm serious. Oh! And seeing this little gem and snapping a quick pick. Because who doesn't want a 40 oz flask? That's what I'm talking about! Slap an etched monogram on there and I'd be a happy camper!

Saturday was pretty easy--just hung out most of the day until dinner. The beach was beautiful and we watched a volleyball game from our balcony in the hotel. It was a little bit too chilly and windy to sit on the beach. Watching people try to navigate a four person bicycle was kind of entertaining as well. It was just a relaxing kind of day. 

Now, Friday night might have been a little less than thrilling, but Saturday night was a blast! We walked down the boardwalk to Lager Heads which had probably the best burgers on the east coast. Of course we had to wait 45 minutes again, but we just sat on the rocking chairs and listened to the waves and semi-froze, but it was fine. Fried pickles, two Georgia Peach Margaritas, half a burger, and mac and cheese later, I was feeling good (but full!). If you go to VA Beach, try Lager Heads because the food (and drinks) were amazing. I'm telling ya. I don't drink tequila and I had two margaritas. That's saying something. 

This morning we headed home, stopped by Panera, then hopped back on the road. Now my afternoon/evening's been filled with rewatching Once Upon a Time and just vegging out in bed. Oh! That's another thing. It was nice to get away for a few days, but it's so nice to be back in my own bed. 

Thanks for reading about this girl's beach endeavors! 

Until next time,