Ban on Texting While Driving

**ATTENTION TENNESSEANS**

In case you have not heard, Starting July 1 there is a ban on texting while driving. Please read below for more information:

NASHVILLE --
The bill banning drivers from sending and reading text messages while their vehicle is in motion. That final legislative action sends the bill to Gov. Phil Bredesen to either sign into law, veto or allow to become law without his signature. Bredesen, who usually notifies lawmakers when he opposes legislation, has signaled no opposition to the texting ban. If he signs it into law as expected, it would go into affect July 1.Drivers who violate the law would be fined a maximum $50 plus no more than $10 in court costs. The House sponsor said law enforcement officers have told him that they can often tell the difference between a driver keying in a number on his cell phone to make a call and texting. The bill applies to cellphones and all hand-held personal communications devices and, Lundberg said, to reading e-mail, social networking sites and other Web sites while driving. "I think most of our law enforcement officers are going to have the discretion of making right judgments. We're just setting policy in the state," he said.

be careful--if you start dialing on a bad day...you might get fined!

Here is my solution (thanks to Woody and Jim on 1075 the River)

Anyone have a Harmonica Holder?

BTW-i love how 80s/90s this chick looks!

New Reason to be on Twitter...

...To Laugh at My Family!

I like to stay updated on my friends, family, and of course, the celebs. Well, eariler this week i started to see a trend in my family--funny posts! If you know me or my family, you know we are all very sarcastic and make fun of each other--out of love! So I have decided to share funny twitter posts!

Larry's favorite words on Twitter= bye-bye and Hey Kids!

"Bye-bye Michael"- nice touch.

My Uncle Tim-maybe we should call him Uncle TMI.

He is not afraid to share! Glad all his surgeries went well, just funny how he posted them!

Rudy isn't hiding anything on his twitter page... not even that fact that it is his daughter, Lauren doing all the "tweeting". Way to go Rudy!

my sweet dad-"it's too hot for golf". Almost as profound as his earlier post, "i like Starbucks".

and last but certainly not least...AUBRIE...
You need to read this one from bottom to top.

i heard about MJ first from Aubrie. I also love how she loves twitter so much,
she uses "UBER TWITTER" to send her updates!

Oh Twitter! I mean, I know I am just as bad. Earlier this week I said "just downloaded Johnny Cash is DAD..." and my aunt totally called me out asking "is Johnny Cash your dad".
So YOU CAN ALL MAKE FUN OF ME TOO!

Michael Jackson

In his prime, Michael Jackson was the greatest Pop Performer ever! I remember growing up doing Thriller video remakes with Aubrie and Ashley (while thinking my dad was the narrator and scary voice in the video). I loved to dance, and I loved to dance to Michael Jackson! Looking back on the "Beat It" vide now, I remember being so scared and worried they would get hurt. Little did I know--these were trained back up dancers! :)

Below are 2 of my favorite MJ videos/songs!

Hollywood Deaths

This is kind of a surreal and sad post. You know that old saying that Deaths always happen in 3's? Well, it could possibly be happening this week. It's a sad week in Hollywood and around the country.

Ed McMahon, 86 (6.23.09)

Farrah Fawcett, 62 (6.25.09)

Michael Jackson, 50 (6.23.09)

All three of these celebrities were true legends of their time.

R.I.P.

Annette's Random Thoughts

My friend Annette had a little down time at work and discovered all these lovely "RANDOM FACTS" that I feel are blog worthy.

(Annette-Far Left)

Annette: did you know kilts are not native to scotland. they originated in France

me: nope random

Annette: did you know that pound for pound hamburgers cost more than new cars. the king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playin card.

Annette: here's a good one--during menstruation, the sensitivity of a womans middle finger is reduced

me: WHAT???????sooo random.

Annette: lolreading cool facts40% of women have hurled footwear at a man. humans blink over 10,000,000 times a year

Annette: the powder on chewing gum is finely-ground marble.

Annette: frozen lobsters can come back to life when thawed? thats an odd one

Lauren Conrad's Book Signing

Last night, my friend Lindsey and I went to Davis Kidd in Green Hills for LC's book signing. Lindsey had called me a few weeks about going to see her. I love "the Hills" and her book looked cute...so what the heck?!
We got there about 45 minutes late and had to wind our way around this HUGE line. They were giving out "standby" tickets and were already into that group. Since Lindsey and I had a regular ticket, we were able to skip everyone and wait about 10 minutes...at the most.
LC looked gorgeous and was super nice...in the 8 second conversation we had with her. So glad we went!

The Gatlin Brothers New Video

Hey Everyone,
The Gatlin Brothers just released their first single in 16 years! Please go to ITunes and buy the song or call into radio and request it! Here is the video...

Larry Gatlin More CMT Music More CMT Music Videos

THANKS EVERYONE!!!

Attention Single Ladies

all the single ladies...all the single ladies......ok, enough singing. Now that song will be stuck in your head all day! Not the point of this post. This is for any single woman in the Nashville area.

I found the Lunch Time Hot Spot for cute guys...JERSEY MIKES IN NASHBORO VILLAGE.

This place was happening at noon today. I walked in and there were 13 men (3 sitting and 10 in line). I COUNTED! I was like, is this some secret "Mens Day" at Jersey Mikes and I am totally not supposed to be here? They even had golf on the TV in the corner.

(not actual picutre of my experience, just a visual)

Well, finally, a woman walked in and got in line behind me. Then as I was paying, I noticed 8 more men in line behind her. Some were older, some not that great...but Ladies, I am telling you-there were at leas t 5 really cute guys in there! Who knew?

The Moral of this Post...GET YOUR BOOTY TO JERSEY MIKES AT LUNCH TIME!

I Side With Teresa!

Do any of you (all 10 followers) watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey? Well, let me tell you-It is my latest Guilty Pleasure. The clothes, homes, and the unmistakable Jersey Accents...I LOVE IT!
On the season finale, Teresa hosts a dinner party with all the RHNJ ladies (5 of them and their families). One of them, Danielle, is total trouble. Teresa is sweet, bubbly, go with the flow. Well, Danielle found a way to push her buttons and Teresa explodes. HILARIOUS! My favorite part is right after her blow up, she kisses her Husband (mr. muscle mafia) and says I love you!
Check it out for yourself!

(PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED)

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Just sitting around-thinking about being a little kid. I remember every now and then Aubrie and I would go on auditions for videos, commericals, etc. My mom was taking us to a video shoot for this unknown artist, Garth Brooks. I decided I didn't want to go...I wanted to stay home and watch Nickelodeon and play Nintendo! So, Aubrie went alone. Well, sure enough, CUTE LITTLE AUBRIE got the part!

Aubrie plays Garth's daughter in "If Tomorrow Never Comes". I think Garth owes all his fame to me! Aubrie was wearing my outfit for the audition-which, naturally, she got the part b/c of-She starred in his first video, and NOW, he is famous. Just a little Gatlin Sister claim to fame! :) Check out the video at this website. For some reason, I coudlnt find an embed file.
http://x.imeem.com/6XsbNd64kO

Hootie Holiday!

This past weekend I had a girls reunion with my sorority sisters in Atlanta (Elizabeth, Mary, Ann Elizabeth, and Jacquelyn). We had a great weekend with great drinks! Here are a few pics below. I will update this post as I receive more.
Out door patio at the W Buckhead (love the W in the background)
Dinner at the Geisha House

Shots on the house...b/c we are hot!

Our 8th grade group photo.

The Soup

I love Joel McHale and the Soup. If I had any comedic talent, I think this could be a fabulous job!
Here are some of my favorite posts that I would like to dedicate to the Newtons!

Chicken Tetrazzini
Pickle Girl

Nathaniel

And Last But Not Least: Stay out of it Nick Lachey!
Check out the Soup Fridays on E!

Birds Part 2

Earlier this week Iget a phone call at work from my mother...this is how or talk plays out:Me: Yo
Mom: I am a grandmother!
Me: What?!?!(all the while thinking, No way did she just steal Ashley's thunder,
Aubrie and Brandon dont need kids while brandon is in school,
is anyone's dog pregnant? but that would make her a Great Grandmother)
WHAT?!?!?Mom: I am a grandmotherMe: Is ashley pregnant?Mother: NO!...THE BIRDS! The eggs hatched!!Me: Oh...send me a pic to blog about it!So as you maybe remember from a few weeks back...my mom found a brids nest on her playground. Check back to "birds...yes, more bird stuff..."
Well-They HATCHED! She is thrilled they survived. My picture is not great, but at least there is one!

Mom then calls Aubrie. Here is there conversation:

Aubrie: Hey, What's up?

Mom: I am a BIRD-grandmother

Aubrie: Ashley Got a Bird?

Apparently, Aubrie and I were not expecting the story mother told us!

Zack is Back!

Zack Morris made his "late night" debut with Jimmy Fallon last night. He came to tell us all about his life after Bayside. He even sang a little number from "Zack Attack"! Friends Forever...

To Google or Not to Google

I love Google! I feel my computer usage would not be as easy, fun, or manageable without google. I use it to search for articles, to find pictures, etc. I also LOVE my Gmail and google reader. Google Reader allows me to keep all my blogs/subscriptions in one place to stay up to date!

For those living under a rock...Typical search page on Google

Recently, I heard about BLACKLE...google's energy saving version the Google Page!

It is pretty soothing for the eyes and offers the same search as the regular Google...minus a few things. One of my favorite things to do in my down time is search pictures. This version does not have "images" options, etc. Other than that, it is great!

Using Blackle is a great way to "go Green" and save a little energy! Some people do not think this saves much energy. Read what one Post says:

Save Energy with Blackle? Tuesday, July 24, 2007

A website, dubbed "Blackle" is currently generating a lot of Internet discussion. Blackle features a Google search box on a black background with light text. The site is intended to allow environmentally conscious Internet users to save a little electricity while they surf. The concept is based on findings that suggest that some computer monitors use more energy to display a white or light coloured screen than they do to display a black or dark coloured screen.The idea certainly has merit, but it should be noted that the energy savings are significantly less for those using LCD monitors as opposed to CRT monitors. In a Wall Street Journal blog post, Carl Bialik discusses the possible energy savings in depth. In reality, the energy savings are likely to be fairly small.That said, even small savings can accrue and, over time, make a significant contribution. And as Blackle's About page notes, even just using Blackle may serve as a repeated reminder of the importance of saving as much energy as possible. Performing a search in Blackle might help to bring environmental issues to the fore and prompt us to take simple energy saving steps such as switching off unused computer monitors, lights and other appliances.

Happy 50th Birthday Denise!

We celebrated Denise's 50th Birthday Party at Cabana!

Check out great shots of the party.

Look at the Beautiful Guest of Honor!
New To Face Book, Winn and Luke are engaged.

So it was only right for him to make it official!

Hot 8 under 30 Cabana!
Just Chillin in our Cabana.
Another Allison and Josh!
Luke, Allison, & Josh

Cynthie and Josh Partying!

Working the Arm Pose again!

Alex, Winn, and Me!

THE Chris Pastina

Josh and I had the honor of being in the presence of Chris Pastina this past Sunday. We were at Cabana, celebrating his wife's 50th birthday...and we were just hoping to spend some quality time with Chris!

Doesn't he just look like the life of the party?