Tuesday, September 16, 2008

I'm officially changing my fruity drink of choice to a Pina Colada

So guess what? HURRICANES SUCK. I will never, ever be able to look at one the same way, again. If you're living under a rock, or out of state, Galveston was hit pretty hard - obviously. Houston sustained some minor damage, mostly from fallen trees. We were one of the .1% of people in Houston who never, ever lost power. Or cable. Or phone. Booyah, Ike! Cant hold me down. And lots of baby squirrels have been found all over the area:


How freakin adorable are these little guys? JP's family found this one in their front yard. And this is a bulletin to all Houstonians: If you have found a baby squirrel, please contact me and I will take it off your hands. I'm being totally serious!! I WANT A BABY SQUIRREL. I WANT ONE NOW!

Next time a hurricane decides to roll though, I'm evacuating - to the Bahamas. Fuck sitting around all day waiting for impending doom; I'll be sipping a margarita on the beach. I'm gonna start a hurricane savings account right now! Or as soon as the banks open back up, I guess. Whatever.

And all the people who came to my blog to wish me luck or comment just cause you were horrified in awe of my giant box of wine - Thank you all so, so much for all the well wishes, offers of prayers and good vibes from the bottom of my heart.

17 comments:

Dirty Laundry Diva said...

Awe poor squirrels! I want one too, can you send me one?

I love your box of wine also.

Unknown said...

It looks like you'll have to break out the bartender's guide for a new drink. You can kill two birds with one stone and go for the pink squirrel.

Anonymous said...

oh my GOSH they are adobrable!

I love the "I want one now!"

Vodka Mom said...

I'm so happy to hear from you. really. I'm having a drink in your honor right now. (the squirrel creeped me out.)

Ms. O. D. said...

a hurricane evacation fund to paradise sounds like a great idea!

Anonymous said...

My husband has been wanting a damn squirrel for ages, and then there you have a picture of one on your site. Now the loon wants to drive to Houston.

I am really glad you made it through safely!

Athena said...

DLD - If I find two, I'll see what I can do :)

Heinous - Combining my love for the color pink and squirrels!! I'll have to look that one up.

Zyriana - lol, thanks, I've felt a lot like Veruca Salt the past few days with the baby squirrels ;)

OD - Seriously, right? Why does nobody do this?

Monique - Then definitely don't tell him they're in all the animal shelters over here!! Thanks, chica :)

Kirsten said...

I'm glad you're okay! BTW, is the wine gone?

Chat Blanc said...

what a tiny little squirrely, I hope you save one!

btw, call me when you get another hurricane and I'll head out to the Bahamas with ya!! :D might as well make it a par-tay!

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Athena said...

Kirsten - thanks :) and not yet...got a few more glasses left in there, I think.

Sandy - Hell yeah, the more the merrier! and I like that you remember its a "par-tay"...those are much more fun :)

Inland empire restaurant review - thank you so much!

Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommy said...

OH MY SQUIRREL! That little guy is so freakin' cute!

I am so glad that you stayed safe and didn't drink yourself into oblivion. Glad to have you back unharmed!

Lisa Nelsen-Woods said...

Glad to hear that you're OK, the box of wine pulled you through, and best of all you have electricity!!

I changed my drink of choice to Blackout Stout (Great Lakes Brewing Co.) in solidarity.

Unknown said...

Who loves ya baby? Send me a baby squirrel too. Even if they really are long haired rats.

Athena said...

Petra - I KNOW I WANT ONE SO BAD! And thanks :)

Condo blues - hahaha thanks! That is so sweet!

Ettarose - LOL I try to look past that part ;) And if I find more than one I'll hook it up :)

Zip n Tizzy said...

Glad to hear you're o.k.
We've been watching from out of state and agree that yes, "Hurricanes Suck!"

Anonymous said...

if you're gonna switch to a pina colada, make sure to get just a bit of dark rum to top it off. most people don't do it and it really makes the drink.