January 28 08

i took the three kids glow-in-the-dark mini golfing this weekend. and it was hilarious to see how each of them golfed. Emily did the ‘ole drag-the-ball-with-her-club maneuver. so, miraculously, she declared a “hole-in-two” on every hole. Josh took to golf the way he takes to hockey. with full force and ZERO aim. so, he managed to get a hole in one into hole 15, even though we were only on hole 3. Isabella? i liked her style most of all, scarecrow. Isabella had no patience for the whole game, so she’d simply drop her ball two inches from the hole, and putt it in. STYLE, i tell you.

that was the most fun 23 minutes we’ve ever had.

the truth is, we were all much more fascinated by the 14-year-old boy playing Dance Dance Revolution. once i was fairly certain that he wasn’t having some sort of seizure, i watched in awe…and then decided that it’s absolutely imperative that i get me some DDR for my Wii. i mean, if it’s good enough for Ugly Betty, it’s good enough for me. even though the ‘boo’ in the picture?? that will be me…

…because i’m probably the WORST dancer on the planet.

seriously, y’all. i don’t dance. ever. i dance like this guy…

only will less rhythm, if that’s at all possible.

now it’s your turn. come on, spill it. what are you really, really bad at at?

i promise i won’t judge you. i mean, if it makes you feel better…i’m a really bad singer too. and my 6-year-old forces me to croak my way through all the high school musical karaoke songs with her. i don’t know which is more embarrassing…the fact that i admitted to you that i have a really god-awful singing voice OR the fact that i admitted that i spend many a night belting out “Start of Something New” like i’m Troy Bolton…

and since you MUST know…i ordered two suits from Victoria’s Secret.

and

(in brown…so all 4 pieces are mix and match...hello, frugal Ali!)

although last night i ate my weight in sushi with Tova and Frye…so i’m glad i don’t even get to even see these suits until i go to NYC on february 22nd. OH YES! it’s true…i’m planning to spend three fun-filled days sleeping on my sister’s couch and shopping like a beast. hello, Century 21! Hello, Anthropologie!

also, one of my besties, Tova, who i’m sure i’ve mentioned on here at least 150 times, is about to hit the big time. She’s been working really hard on her business and is finally about to go public with it. It’s called Magnique…and you can see it in all its glory on her website, Magnique.com

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also…she’s going to be on TV today!!
so if you are around, check out CBC at 2pm. Her products, which are stunning framed magnetic boards, are going to be displayed on the CBC show ‘Steven and Chris

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  1. What do I suck at? Classes at the gym. I can’t follow along for the life of me (especially step class) and I refuse to watch myself in the mirror. Obviously, dancing is in that category.
    Good call on the bathing suits – and I love that you went with brown.

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    Comment by LD on January 28, 2008
  2. My daughter got DDR for the Wii in October, and we all LOVE it. She got a second dance mat for Christmas, so now we can compete. I suck at it, but it is SO fun!

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  3. I rock! Those are the suits I picked out!

    And we have a glow in the dark mini-golf thing near my work. We need to try it.

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    Comment by Aimee Greeblemonkey on January 28, 2008
  4. Oh, and I am really bad at:

    math, as well as knowing my left from my right

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    Comment by Aimee Greeblemonkey on January 28, 2008
  5. ha ha .. great taste in suits Ali!

    I should take Scott mini-golfing .. looks like fun!

    And Magnique – looks like awesome stuff – I will definately be checking out her website .. hey, you have very business savy friend Ali!

    Comment by Sarah on January 28, 2008
  6. ha ha .. great taste in suits Ali!

    I should take Scott mini-golfing .. looks like fun!

    And Magnique – looks like awesome stuff – I will definately be checking out her website .. hey, you have very business savy friends Ali!

    Comment by Sarah on January 28, 2008
  7. Well, I always rock the ddr! Okay, maybe I only see myself as rocking it and others probably see it as disguisting, but whatever!

    I’m so glad you picked those two swimsuits! You will look so hot in them!

    Have a great week!

    Comment by krissy on January 28, 2008
  8. I so suck at singing it isn’t even funny. And it’s weird, because I’m actually half-decent at jazz improv, so I have the ear… but when I sing? Oy.

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    Comment by SciFi Dad on January 28, 2008
  9. i suck at keeping my blog up to date…
    i just set my dvr for 2pm on cbc!

    Comment by Christine on January 28, 2008
  10. I am also a terrible dancer. I have never been able to get over my fear of “what people will think” which is stupid. But it’s how I feel. Plus, I’m really tall and awkward. Not at all graceful. So there you have it. But still, if I could be alone in a room (with the blinds closed and the door locked) with DDR I would love to give it a try.

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    Comment by Shannon on January 28, 2008
  11. Ooh we just bought DDR for our Wii after getting our groove on at one of the bowling alley old-style DDR machines (for all to see). It’s amazing what you’ll do on four coronas. It’s a blast but it has NOTHING to do with how well you dance… we like to imagine going out and dancing DDR style… sort of like a mentally ill zombie with the throwing around of the limbs. hilarious!

    Comment by AbsolutelyBananas on January 28, 2008
  12. I dance like Elaine from Seinfeld and run like Phoebe from Friends.

    I just bought DDR yesterday in high hopes of learning some better moves – not holding my breath though.

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    Comment by Lesley on January 28, 2008
  13. I KNOW I would suck at that too. First time I tried Guitar Hero? SUCKFEST.

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    Comment by Miss on January 28, 2008
  14. Good for Tova! I hope her business is an amazing success.
    Me? I’m a terrible, terrible driver to the point that I just don’t have my license because I am just that awful. Really.

    Comment by Rebecca on January 28, 2008
  15. (I caught the Tom Jones reference) : )

    I am absolutely horrible at dancing! My kids actually tell me to stop. I like to have fun with dancing…but even when my hubby says ‘please stop’…I know I’m bad!

    Great choice on the suits!

    Oh, Anthropologie…is the best store EVER! I miss that store. Try their ‘gin & tonic’ lotion!

    Amy’s last blog post..Still, freezing here!

    Comment by Amy on January 28, 2008
  16. Hola Chicka…Your site looks fab! Love the suits. I need a bod before I can order them;) I don’t know why I am typing, I know I am going straight to spam:P

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    Comment by Cynthia on January 28, 2008
  17. i just went to anthropologie recently and got an AMAZING new dress. i’m sure it will appear on the blog at some point. 🙂

    also, i’m pretty bad at almost every sport known to man. i hit, run, AND throw like a girl. bah!

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    Comment by Lara on January 28, 2008
  18. OMG…I am not spam here! The flood gates are open baby, I’m back!

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    Comment by Cynthia on January 28, 2008
  19. If you can believe it, I believe I am worse at dancing than that poor guy…and he looks like he’s having a whole lot of fun.

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    Comment by Laura on January 28, 2008
  20. I’m so rhymically’ challenged that I get confused in aerobics. AND when I sing my 2 year old cries until I stop!

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    Comment by Cristan on January 28, 2008
  21. Love the swimming suits!

    And let’s see, what am I really bad at? Fitting into swimsuits. 😉

    Kristie’s last blog post..Here’s what I got!

    Comment by Kristie on January 28, 2008
  22. I can’t dance either! hehe

    I love the new togs. And it’s a great idea to order brown so you can mix & match! Very smart!

    Bronnie’s last blog post..An absolutely gorgeous weekend

    Comment by Bronnie on January 28, 2008
  23. I love the suits that you chose! I’m so jealous you are going to one of my favorite resorts ever!

    Your friends website is amazing, that’s such a creative idea! Sorry I missed her tv debut, stupid work.

    Comment by Unnaturally Blonde on January 28, 2008
  24. I cannot play basketball to save my life…and married a local basketball legend.

    LOVE the suits!

    Hooray for warm vacations! (It’s -22 here today)

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    Comment by Angella on January 28, 2008
  25. Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog and letting me know I’m not the only one obsessed with Juno 😉

    LOVE those suits! MUST GO SHOPPING NOW. Thanks alot.

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    Comment by Kelly on January 28, 2008
  26. I am the worst athlete ever, if it makes you feel better. Soccer, b-ball, golf, bowling, I am always the lowest (or highest if that’s bad) score. Doesn’t bother much anymore… since therapy. Ha!
    I heart Century 21. Boy do I miss that place. Have a great trip.

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    Comment by skiplovey on January 28, 2008
  27. I haven’t seen Carlton’s dance in ages. That totally made my day.
    As for what I am really bad at? Sewing.
    What am I really good at? Losing my keys.

    mrs. mustard’s last blog post..Hang on to the f*cking rope!

    Comment by mrs. mustard on January 28, 2008
  28. Glow in the dark mini golfing? Awesome. Next time would you take me?

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    Comment by Chris Cactus on January 28, 2008
  29. I love that first swim suit! 😀 So cute! And taht video is too funny.

    Comment by Meagan on January 29, 2008
  30. *that

    Meagan’s last blog post..Uggggh.

    Comment by Meagan on January 29, 2008
  31. I suck at that DDR (whatever)! I tried it at the boardwalk and a crowd gathered to watch me suck at it!!!

    I’m going to buy one for my Wii and next summer I’ll WOW the crowd!

    Jill’s last blog post..Don’t hate them because they’re beautiful!

    Comment by Jill on January 29, 2008
  32. I am really bad at remembering birthdays! I even forgot my dad’s birthday a couple of years ago! He wasn’t pleased…

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    Comment by Jasmine Rose on January 29, 2008
  33. I’m lovin’ those boards!

    And I like your bathing suit picks…and I don’t think you’re frugal, just practical and smart!

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    Comment by Multi-tasking Mommy on January 29, 2008
  34. I’m really bad at bike riding, believe it or not….

    Haley-O’s last blog post..Have Trainer Will Travel

    Comment by Haley-O on January 29, 2008
  35. I am sooo bad at dancing…I almost want to elope just so I don’t have to dance at my own wedding…so sad. Oh, and I watch Steven and Chris!

    Comment by Steph on January 29, 2008
  36. Glow-in-the-dark mini golf? I wish we had one of those near my house!

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    Comment by Katie on January 29, 2008
  37. Good Layout and Design. I like your blog. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. . 🙂 🙂 🙂

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