Hester...With Champagne

A little something for the fellas...and by fellas I mean Bears fans..and by Bears fans I mean my husband.
I know sometimes it's hard to make the decision between drinking beer and drinking champagne, at 12 Noon on a Sunday afternoon, at a sports bar. (See "Sports Bar...With Champagne") But thanks to you Hester, you make the decision quite easy. You came through and took the Bears to a win when we needed you most.
And for that we cheers to you #23...
And by we I mean me, I had $5 dollars riding hard, all up on that game.
Oh, and cheers to that guy in the Hester jersey for totally looking like him from the back. And cheers to me for coming clean about not actually being right next to Hester. Cause let's be honest, I totally had you fooled.

Sports Bar...With Champagne

It's 9am. You just woke up and your head is pounding. The last think you can think about is having a drink. But it's Sunday and your favorite football team is on in an hour. You stumble to your local sports bar to meet up with your friends. You know you need bacon. Definitely bacon. And a side of eggs. But what do you order to drink? A Bloody Mary? A Beer? An ice cold Heinneken in that bright green bottle with a drop of ice cold water trickling down over it's simple yet sophisticated label. WRONG! A God Damn Champagne is what you order. I can't believe your mind even went there. A Heinneken? It tastes like a skunk peed in a bottle. Didn't college teach you anything? And a Bloody Mary? More like a Muddy Schmlarey. (Just go with it).
It's Sunday. The Lord's Day. Your favorite team is on. You are at a bar. It's a free country (this statement applies only to those actually in a free country). Celebrate what you have. Be thankful for all that has been given to you. Hold that champagne up high! But can you put a little orange juice in it? You're getting kinda drunk, and it's annoying.

Britney Spears...With Champagne

My name is Wendy...and I went to a Britney Spears concert. They say hardest part is admitting it but I've been blabbing about it all day. The show as a whole was outstanding. They really hit the "circus" nail on the head. However, the real animals were in section 112 Seats 1 & 2, drunk on champagne. We probably danced and definitely sang harder than the lead circus act, oh how fitting that is, Britney Spears. I felt bad for her mostly. I wanted to take her home and be her friend. But isn't she sober now? That would never work.

Mustache...With Champagne

The big debate right now (I'm sure in all communities) is whether or not the mustache is In, Out, Ironic and thus Cool, or Alanis Morissette's definition of Ironic, which basically means it kinda sucks and there is no irony whatsoever. I'm sure by now, you all know what I think. I think if you have a glass of champagne in your hand...you are awesome. Your clothes are awesome. Your hair is awesome. You are funnier than I remembered. You are definitely taller. Did you say you play the guitar? And have you lost some weight? Oh and that mustache you are sporting...it works. And it's most definitely In.

Baby Shower...With Champagne

Baby Showers are fun. Usually more fun for those who enjoy babies, baby things, and baby talk. I usually make a B-line for the bartender, "Champagne Please." This usually helps get me through the multiple introductions of newly pregnant friends, and friends of friends. "Another Champagne, Thanks." Much easier now to coast through the games and activities. "Another Champagne? Sure, why not?" Time for my favorite drinking game. I drink every time someone "oohs" or "ahhs" during the opening of the gifts. Wait for it... Wait for it..."Oh My God! Look how small those booties are!!!" "Champagne, please. I'm not driving"
Do I want kids, you ask. Of course! I Love Champa...Children.

Hard Rock Hotel Vegas...With Champagne

A word to the wise. The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas does NOT let you bring alcohol from outside, inside.
I can't tell you how many times I've pulled up to the valet only to have him tell me that the grocery bag of booze is not allowed upstairs. So here is your solution. All you have to do is bring an empty carry-on bag with you for the ride. Take a minute or two before you pull up to the valet to transfer that grocery bag of bottles (and please tell me you didn't forget the champagne!) into the luggage. Check in and sit tight as the bell hop wheels the bag of goodies right to your room. And then pop open that bottle and make your first toast to him cause you know that he knows that you know that he knows what's really in that bag. Then you can toast to the amazing time you are going to have in Vegas.

Limo Ride...With Champagne

I'll admit it. Limos are corny. They are oversized, overpriced and not to mention unfriendly to the environment. The only real added benefits are that you can have most of your friends with you and they usually have a stocked bar. However, if I were you, I wouldn't touch any of that booze. Who knows what the hell is in there and how many 17 year old prom-ites have put their mangey little mouths to that bottle. Heed this advice if you really want to have a good time in a limo. Tell the driver to have a chilled bottle of your favorite bubbly on ice upon arrival. They will do it for, sometimes, no more than the cost of the champagne. Then, you can really look out the window with the "I'm so much better than you" attitude that we all know you have deep inside of you.

The Standard Hotel... With Champagne

The Standard Hotel is one of the premier spots to see and be seen in Los Angeles. I guess it's pretty obvious which is going on here. If you're there just to see who is who in hollywood, go on and get your self a vodka soda. That's what those girls at the counter are drinking. Yep, that is right, they are totally looking our way. However if you are ready to take the next step, go on and ask for a glass of their best champagne. Just be prepared for the blinding angelic-like glow that starts to form around you. Are they flashes from the paps? Someone from up above shining their light of approval down on you? For the sake of keeping my blog 100% factual, we'll just say... it's both.

Phoenix Post Show Party...With Champagne

Although the picture, doesn't really set up the scene very well, this is at the after party to the Phoenix show at the Greek in Los Angeles last night. The show was amazing although the Greek should really look into selling Champagne to its patrons. The after party also fun but due to "club rules" photography was not allowed.
But don't you worry, I managed to sneak in a shot of the real celebrity that night. No offense Phoenix.

On a Boat...With Champagne

Hanging out on a yacht is classy. But hanging out on a yacht, looking this good, aaanndd drinking a glass of champagne.
Ya know, I just don't even know what to say except how can I do this every weekend of my life? The boat part of course...I've already got the champagne covered.

Santa Monica...With Champagne

Santa Monica. What I've learned is you either love it or you hate it. I choose to... drink champagne atop the the Huntley Hotel at the Penthouse Bar looking out over the palm trees, mountains, and beautiful (at times) Pacific ocean.
Just do me a favor and leave before it gets dark. There's no champagne in the world that can erase what goes on there after nightfall.

Burning Man...With Champagne

There are many exciting sights and sounds at burning man. But is there really anything better than sitting with your best friends in the middle of the desert, watching the sunrise, and popping open a fresh bottle of champagne? The answer is No. Don't go to the playa without champagne. And if you do, just look for the champagne art car. I'll be inside with a cold bottle just for you.