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Bush – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor

Any of you that follow me on this blog surely know by now that Bush has been and continues to be one of my favorite bands. At times I am mocked for loving bands from my youth, but I can’t help it. I’m loyal. Once I loved you, I will always love you. Both a character flaw and strength, if you ask me.

As a "baby" Bush fan back in '97!

I’ve been lucky enough (along with all the other members of the Bush Army) to foster an online relationship with the guys in the band over the last year, which has made my love for the band grow more. They are so down-to-Earth and very appreciative of their fans. I had a wonderful time a couple of weeks ago at Epicenter enjoying their first gig together as a unit in 8 years from atop the stage, which was a completely surreal experience, but I think this past week’s show at Tampa managed to supersede all that.

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ROCK-ation Part Deux

Thanks for the reminder, Ticketmaster!

Tomorrow morning I’ll be hitting the road with a few girlfriends on my next ROCK-ation – this time, we will be Tampa-bound to see Bush headline their own show at The Ritz Ybor. Although I was present for Bush’s first show back together a couple of weeks ago (I’m getting so spoiled), I am even more excited to see them headline in an intimate setting rather than in a festival-style setting. I am super curious as to what their set list may entail (although G leaked that Alien was played in rehearsals yesterday – ::sigh::), but know they are going to put on a great show (as always).

I’ll be in Tampa for the remainder of the week so I will be leaving the blog in the hands of another guest blogger. This time around, the baton is being passed to one of my best friends, Elissa! So make sure she feels comfortable and welcome around these parts, ya’ hear?

Also, feel free to follow my travels via Twitter!
I’ll make sure to update the blog on Monday with a full review complete with photos and videos!

…Till then!

Squeeworthy: Monkey & Squirrel

I absolutely love wall hooks. I think they can spice up a room without too much effort and can also help organize. Two birds, one stone. Lately I’ve been on the hunt for some hooks after seeing how fantastic they worked in the hubs’ office space, but have had kind of a tough time. I was floored over the weekend when I window shopped at Anthropologie – I could not believe that some of their wall hooks (one beautiful octopus hook in particular) were almost $50! That’s just ridiculous. I became a little downtrodden and thought I may never find an affordable and kitschy wall hook for both my purses and necklaces – that is, until I found the Monkey & Squirrel Etsy store last night!


Cast Iron Deer – $18
Long Horn – $9
Mermaid – $16
Ye Royal – $16
Lil’ Kitty – $9
Cast Iron Horse – $18

These prices I can definitely live with – and how cute are they??? Plus, the store has other really cute items such as headbands and paperweights. Cute organization is mine! Eureka!

Weekend Highlights

Friday night both the hubs and I met with friends for dinner at Smoke’t BBQ in South Miami. I had only heard great reviews of the place so I was really excited. Something else that made me really excited? The fact that it is one of the only places in South Florida that carries Rogue’s Dead Guy Ale on draft. Sold! My only beef with the place was their parking situation – it was entirely too cramped causing me to resort to metered parking (which I hate with a passion). However, otherwise, I had a great night – not only due to the food, of course, but to the company as well. I had the BBQ Pork Redneck Rolls, which simulate a sushi roll and are way more delicious and way less disgusting than they sound. I paired the rolls with their jalapeno mac ‘n cheese and was pretty sure I had died and gone to lactose heaven. The hubs decided he wanted to risk a mild heart attack and try the chicken and waffles. Although I didn’t give it a whirl, he seemed pretty satisfied – as did all the other boys that ordered the same. I can definitely see myself going back in the future to watch a game or just have a great time catching up with friends over some quality beer and food.

A Melificent Meal

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A Melificent Mixtape: Fall 2010

It had been some time since I had compiled together a mixtape and what better time than for my favorite time of the year, Fall! This collection of songs is comprised of both old and new songs that have been on heavy rotation on my iTunes recently. They either make me want to put on my dancing shoes (or rock out Risky Business style) or mean something to me lyrically.

I already have a copy in my car, which is really helping my long days on the road. I hope it can do the same for you because, in the wise words of Empire Record’s Eddie, this music is the glue of the world.

A Melificent Mixtape: Fall 2010