As promised here are pictures of Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths in NYC after Equus. Here's a few there rest can be found here at my facebook.

During the absolutely body numbing coldness, we braved the elements and waited for Dan outside the Broadhurst Theater. We got there about 8:30p and waited until 10:45p. They had put up the barricades and we were right in front! In a way, I was glad for the ice cold weather. That meant a lot of people wouldn't hang around.

When Dan came out, he went to the other side first. Meanwhile, I decided to use my London Playbill instead of the one we had last night. First b/c I gave my Playbill to my boss at work b/c he collects them. BUT what a great conversation starter. My intention was for a double take and it worked!! He looked up at me and said "Wow, you were at the London show?" So I said yes I was and that he's done an amazing job in each one. He said thank you and went about signing autographs.
Me and Anne Marie just looked at each other and had our fangirl/teenager moment. Lol!

Then they told us Richard Griffiths is also coming out. Now as far as I know, he's not into doing autographs and such, but he did tonight. So I also have his autograph as well.

Needless to.say, I'm so excited and can't believe that happened. Pictures will follow as soon as I get home.

Tomorrow I'm heading up to NYC to see Dan in Equus!!! I'm super excited!! I get to meet up w/ Anne Marie, Teresa, and Devin!! Yay!!! Anne Marie and I have already seen Equus in London, but that was two years ago! Hahaha.... but the downside is that I'll be driving back and forth for the next two days. I have to work Thursday and Friday and wasn't able to get off. Sooo, I'll leave work early tomorrow (well sort of early) and then head to NY, then drive back after the play. Then on Friday I'll do the same, but this time I'll be able to stay for Friday night. Genesis may or may not be going w/ us tomorrow. We have an extra ticket and hopefully she'll come along :0) I can't wait. Here's to no sleep for me, wooo!

And I have seen this all over my FList, so I thought I'd do it too...

You Are "esc"

Some people might try to say that you're unreliable or flighty. But you can't help it. You're always finding yourself in sticky situations. You're willing to bail if things are looking bad. You are quite impatient. For you, having to escape every now in then is the price of taking risks. And you're not about to stop taking risks!

Things in life are definitely not what I have ever expected them to be.   I have never felt such betrayal and hurt in my life. 

[I just have to put this in here.  I opened up my iTunes right as I was setting up to write.  The first song that comes on is Breathe from the Newsboys.  It couldn't have been more appropriate to settle my mind.  Then ironically as I start typing the line above, Plain White T's come on and it's Hate (I Really Don't Like You).   Good to know my playlist is in sync with me.  Now it's Brendan Benson, What I'm Looking For.  I should make a tracklist of while typing.]

Ok, so as I was saying.  My life has been taking on a fictional lead.  Unfortunately not the one that I'd always dream of, but one that is full of drama.  Its like a really bad soap opera or night time drama show.  My mind is constantly thinking of what has happened in our relationship, replaying the unknown details.  At first, I was getting over the initial shock.  All couple have their issues that need to be worked through. Though labeling it as an issue is quite down playing it.   But maybe this is something that we learn from, I don't know. 

I wanted to push through this, to work it out.  I have never been on the end of being cheated on.  I couldn't believe that 8 years of my life was just jeopardized.  Maybe it was something I did or didn't do....what was the trigger?  Was it wrong of me that after 8 years of being together to start voicing my thoughts of where this was going.  Most couples at this point have made up their minds to committment or it was just something that both people agreed on.  I always voiced I wanted to get married, it's one of those events in life you desire. To have that bond and committment,  to share your name with someone and be complete.  I wanted that, I yearned for it.  I locked myself down b/c the feeling was strong that I personally needed to know where we were headed.  Why, after 8 years, was this hesitation?  I shut down, literally.  I didn't want the intimate relations, unless I knew we had a future.  The constant hoping was taking a toll.  I didn't care about the house, I had nothing to say to him.  Instead I immersed myself with my alternate life, where I was needed, part of a family.

I will never take the blame for what happened.  It wasn't my decision to do what he did.  That was his choice, his way of getting his point across.  He can say that he never wanted to become his father, but I told him that was up to him.  His father, who has passed for 5 years now, cannot be his crutch for that action.  I can never believe that for one minute.

What I'm sorry for, is his family.  I absolutely adore his family.  His grandparents are the sweetest, most caring people.  His brother and sister couldn't be any better.  I've taken to considering them my family.  So not only has his ill choice hurt me, but I'm sure it'll affect his family as well. 

But the two that it'll affect the most, Laura and Daniel.  He cried, threw a fit, and complained about Laura knowing.  I'm sorry, but I would never let my daughter know what her Daddy did, no matter how messed up and hurtful it was to me.  He is their father and that I have to respect that. 

As I'm typing this, I feel in my heart that my mind has been made up on what needs to happen.  I have no idea what I'm going to do about it.  There couldn't have been better timing with this.  Sure, just drop the bomb right at the holidays.  At Thanksgiving, trying to act like nothing happened in front of his grandparents was hard.  I just can't live a life where I'm going to be doubting everything that is said to me.  Is this really where he is going?? And let's not mention his "best friend."  I have a few choice words for that thing.  But whatever, she can deal with his inconsiderate ways.  That's probably what she wanted. 

I need to find my happiness again.  What a struggle it is going to be to get there, but I know I'm not alone.  I have one hell of a group of friends, online and here standing next to me.  It's time to post my epilogue of this life and start a new preface.  May the next story be a "happily ever after."


While I was typing/thinking, these were the songs that were coming on.  It gives you an idea on how long it takes me to type out my feelings on this, but really, the songs that were popping up were too ironic. 

Breathe- Newsboys
Hate (I Really Don't Like You)- Plain White T's
What I'm Looking For- Brendan Benson
Buddy Holly- Weezer
This is the Life- Hannah Montana
Another Bag of Bones-Kevin Devine
Getcha Head in the Game- HSM
Jump (for my love)- Pointer Sisters
The Tide- Newsboys
Lullabye (Hammers and Strings)- Jack's Mannequin
Greatest Story Ever Told- Oliver James
All For Love- Bryan Adams, Sting, Rod Stewart
Sundress- Ben Kweller
Hands Open- Snow Patrol
So Long, So Long- Dashboard Confessional

The saying 'when it rains, it pours' seems to be quite a bit of an  understatement. 

For some good news:  I never wrote about going to the King of Prussia mall in Philly.  Rob Pattinson was part of the Hot Topic Mall tour and actually hit the Philly area.  It was absolutely amazing and it was great times.  We made a lot of new friends and I took tons of pictures. 

Soon after, we went to see Twilight at midnight.  Loved it!  I've learned after 5 HP movies, to just go with it.  There is so much that I loved and more that I wished was in the movie.  But that's how it goes, I suppose.  I've only seen it twice so far, I really hope to see it again soon.

After Twilight madness, my story takes a fast, downward spiral. 

( This is my last leg, Been awake for days  )

You have now been caught up with "As My Life Turns"...you may now continue to your normal lives.

I was in the same place as Rob Pattinson.  I know, I suck at updating.  Infact, I needed to write this so tomorrow I come back and actually fill you in and show off some pics and videos. 

Tonya- I got your Yahoo message, but my computer shut down.  So I'll definitely answer the how and when... Promise!

Until later on today...

This was just posted at Leaky Cauldron. They have a new HBP International Trailer that was just released. It looks awesome!!! I hope you enjoy it.

Wooo!!  Phillies take Game 1 of the World Series!!!!!  The score was 3-2 Phillies.  Thank goodness for Lidge...I want to smack Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard along side their heads.  You're job...make the plays and hit the ball!!  We stranded 11...11! players on base with the chance of scoring.  Gah!  No more mistakes my friends.

And because there was a stolen base today...FREE taco from Taco Bell on October 28, 2p-6p.  Really, not kidding.  Check it out!

Ok, I'm going to attempt to go to bed now.  Now that my adrenaline is pumping. 

iPod player shuffle meme! Turn it on, and use each shuffle to answer each question.

1. IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY?" YOU SAY? "You're My Incentive" Kevin Devine
2. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? Hate (I really don't like you)- Plain White Ts
3. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? Crazy- Meredith Brooks
4. HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? Songbird- Eva Cassidy
5. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE? All for Leyna- Billy Joel
6. WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Twice- Little Dragon
7. WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? Buddy Holly- Weezer
8. WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? Bleeding Love- Leona Lewis
9. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OFTEN? I Was a Lid- Manchester Orchestra
10. WHAT IS 2 + 2? The Sun and the Moon- Mae
11. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND? Don't Write Me Off- Hugh Grant
12. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? I Can Wait Forever- Simple Plan
13. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? The Day I Lost My Voice (The Suitcase Song)- Copeland
14. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Just Around the Riverbend- Pocahontas
15. WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? I Melt With You- Modern English
16. WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? What You Own- RENT
17. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? I've Got the World On a String- Peggy Lee
18. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Cold Hand (Warm Heart)- Brendan Benson
19. WHAT IS YOUR SECRET VICE? Marching Band Medley- Drum Line (haha)
20. WHAT DOES THIS MEME MEAN TO YOU? We've Got it Going On- Bon Jovi

Early this morning, I wrote about how we ordered Daniel's crib from Walmart.  Today, after I get home from work, I get another email from the Walmart people.  They have mentioned that the crib is being returned!!!  I say What!?!?!?  I never authorized a return.  Heck, I never got the crib to return.  Now how in the world am I supposed to return something that I never received.  Plus I'm a bit peived because there is no customer service number.  You can email, you can fill out a survey, but actually calling about an online order...not going to happen.  *boo hiss*

I just want the dang crib.  Poor Daniel has been sleeping in his pack-n-play for a year now.  We have the mattress, sheets, blankets, ruffle thingy.  Is it too much to ask for to get the crib? 

Needless to say, Walmart is not my friend right now.

It's now 3:22am and I'm still up. This isn't the best thing ever. The problem is I have been laying in bed for over 2 hours waiting to fall asleep. *sigh*

So in the mean time, let's recap my week:

- Walmart sucks. We ordered a crib for Daniel on Sept. 28. It was to ship to the store and we pick it up. Yup, still not there. Grrrrr....

- We need to get Laura and Daniel costumes for Halloween.

- In the process for looking for a second job. Unfortunately $500/2 weeks isn't enough to pay bills and put gas in the car. Let alone do anything else.

- Bob will be here in 2 weeks!! Bring on Panic at the Disco, Plain White-Ts and Dashboard Confessional.

- I should post the link so you guys can see Laura and Daniel doing their pumpkin picking and hayrides. Hmm... let's see if this works





- Need a new camera...Laura decided to break it, again.

Blah...I just looked up at the time. I really need sleep or I'm going to be dragging in the morning. I have a training day for work. We have to do presentations and such and then go home, make dinner and then go to handbells. Is it Friday yet??

1. First prom date?...Mike Rugge
2. Talk to first love?...Yup, still do
3. First alcoholic drink?...probably wine
4. First job?...babysitting or first "official" paycheck: McDonald's
5.  First car?...84 Ford Tempo
6. First person texted today?...my sister
7. First person I thought of this morning?...Anne Marie, lol
8. First grade teacher?...Mrs Keys
9. First plane ride?...1988 to Montana
10. First best friend?...Veronica Hasty
11. First sport played?...field hockey
12. First sleepover?...at Michelle Vogel's
13. First person spoken to today?...Laura
14. First wedding?...my mom's friend Teri and Chris
15. First thing this morning?...looked for an outfit for Melissa's wedding
16. First concert?...Mannheim Steamroller
17. First tattoo or piercing?...1st grade, ear piercing
18. First foreign country visited?...Canada, sophomore year of high school
19. First run in with the law?...umm...my exboyfriend and I well...
20. First detention?...high school, late too many times, lol
21. First state lived in?...Pennsylvania
22. First person to break your heart?...Mike Rugge
23. First roommate?...my sister
24. First limo ride?...to the Prom with Mike
25. First to post this?... good question

Why is it that when you want to go to bed and you have a cold, cough, bronchitis, or whatever the heck this is, is when you are most likely to start hacking up your lungs.  For the past 20 minutes I haven't stopped coughing and that is sitting up in the recliner.  I doubt laying down in bed is going to make the situation better.  This bites and I'm totally getting a headache from this coughing.  Ugh....oww.

Seen over at margaret67 

Last Cigarette: I’ve never smoked
Last Alcoholic Drink: umm...about 3 weeks ago in Virginia
Last Car Ride: about 1/2 hr. ago
Last Kiss: last night- goodnight kiss from Laura
Last Good Cry: it's been awhile
Last Library Book checked out: at least 10 years ago...no idea
Last Movie Seen in Theatre: oh man...um.... The Mummy 3
Last Book Read: Reading Dark Lover Black Dagger Brotherhood Series
Last Movie Rented: Vanity Fair, lol....yeah, it was to see Rob.
Last Cuss Word Uttered: Damn
Last Crush: Hmm...Rob Pattinson or Kellan Lutz... it's a toss up.
Last TV Show Watched: NBC10 news
Last Time Showered: this morning
Last Shoes Worn: sneakers that are on my feet
Last CD Played: wow...umm... Kevin Devine/ Dave Elkins at the Northstar recording
Last Item Bought: baby food
Last Download: an album for Genesis
Last Annoyance: Geoffrey letting me know that he's going to get his hair cut and then do something else before coming home.
Last Disappointment: not getting the job for Target and not knowing why.
Last Soda: Cherry Coke Zero
Last Thing Written:A welcome letter to a new member at the Twilight Chat Group.
Last Key Used: house key
Last Word(s) Spoken:  No you can't wear shorts outside, it's cold.
Last Sleep: Last night
Last IM: with Genesis about Conan and what not
Last Sexual Fantasy: heh...ummm...
Last Weird Encounter: Oh I dunno
Last Ice Cream Eaten: Nutter Butter ice cream from Coldstone
Last Time Amused: At work today
Last Time Wanting To Die: it's been about 4 years
Last Time Hugged: today at work
Last Time Scolded: erm..dunno
Last Time Resentful: usually during arguments w/ Geoffrey
Last Chair Sat In: the recliner I'm in now
Last Underwear Worn: pink...i think
Last Bra Worn: White
Last Shirt Worn: my Bear Hug/ I love Emmett Cullen shirt
Last Webpage Visited: email