The Lil Spill - Coyote Ugly Saloon

Liliana Lovell — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:12:50 +0000

Natural disaster doesn’t stop the OKC bar. They had a decent night last night . Daniel is trying to put together a national Coyote Ugly Charity drive for the OKC victims . I owe the staff a night out. Thinking I will go there next Wednesday and take them to the steakhouse next door to the bar .
I received my wetsuit today . On the rental form you have to write down your body type. I put Full figured. I just tried it on and tight is an understatement . Perhaps there should be a box entitled FULLER figure . It’s probably supposed to be that tight but it took me 5 minutes to get it off . I know that it’s supposed to be removed quickly so you can jump on the bike. They give you a bottle of Astro glide. I thought Astro Glide was a sex lubricant ? Lol well where the f do I put this Astro Glide for the suit ?

Donate to Relief Efforts

Amélie — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:58:11 +0000

Below are some resources on helping with the relief efforts in Oklahoma.

If you are within the disaster region or searching for a missing relative, please register with Red Cross Safe & Well.

Mobile phone: Donate $10 to the Red Cross by texting REDCROSS to 90999 (to give $25, text DONATE to the same number) or donate $10 the Salvation Army by texting STORM to 80888. You may also donate to Feed the Children, text DISASTER to 80888.

Online:
Red Cross: www.redcross.org
Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org
United Way: www.unitedwayOKC.org
Operation USA: www.opusa.org
Regional Food Bank: www.regionalfoodbank.org

Call:
1-800-SAL-ARMY
1-800-RED CROSS

For Animals:

Donate funds: Search Dog Foundation

Donate food and supplies:
Oklahoma City Animal Shelter
Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma City
Central Oklahoma Humane Society

For more information, see VetStreet.com.

Liliana Lovell — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:01:32 +0000

As of a few hours ago all employees of COyote Ugly Saloon OKC were accounted for. I have had a sick feeling all day. Nice to know that the bar is providing shelter for some and has been a rendezvous for people tracking other people down. I am hoping that tomorrow we will know more about people’s families and homes. There is so much pride knowing that each bar is its own little family but its days like today where the deep worry sets in. Some very good people at that bar. Couldn’t be prouder.

Liliana Lovell — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:31:14 +0000

OKC Staff Lizzie and Amber want to hear from everyone tonight and tomorrow . They are sending out our numbers so please check in. Be careful .

Liliana Lovell — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:23:21 +0000

Woke up today and went straight to my manager’s logs to find out if the staff in OKC was alright. I was shocked to see that they actually had a decent night. The Dalai Lama said that natural disasters do not discriminate by race, religion, or socio economic status. He’s correct. I will wait today to make sure our staff is safe and secure. I have a fear of tornedos. Not enough warning before a tornedo happens.
My life has taken a 180. I spent years worrying about what I ate. In youth I would count calories, worry about carbs and stay free of anything that could possibly cause weight gain. Now I spend countless hours researching food that can provide me with energy to go further in these damn races. Nothing seems to work. I have tried complex carbs like quinoa and oatmeal. I have tried to get pre enrgy shakes and powders. I have tried energy bars as well. The only common thread is that when I eat anything 2 hours or less before working out I feel sluggish. Sunday the Triathlon starts at 6:30 am. I am going to need to wake up at around 3:30 to ingest something so I can perform at an acceptable level. Urgh.
Other issue. I am severely sea sick. I have gone snorkeling with my son and thrown up in the water from only moderate waves. Friday is my first ever open water swim practice. I had this horrible vision of swimming and throwing up simultaneously. Fuck it, I will do this thing even if I am wiping vomit out of my hair for days.

Liliana Lovell — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:44:24 +0000

I opened my eyes to wonderful sleep and a beautiful morning. THEN I checked my phone. 4 texts from a ” special friend.” The last text being ” hey pretty girl, I just got kicked out of your bar.” The internal cringe. Really? I am dreading talking to the GM of that bar. Thank god its not New Orleans. This special friend is not that type of guy. Ok WWDLD? What would the Dalai Lama Do? He would say show compassion to both .
The Dalai Lama is so unbelievably charismatic. Funny, charming, and truly intellectual. ” religion and prayer do not create peace and harmony. Awareness through education and action create peace and harmony. ” the translation . Praying isn’t good enough. Interaction with people. Showing love and respect for others no matter what race, religion or socioeconomic backround is how to create peace in your own world .

Liliana Lovell — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:01:09 +0000

Rushed home last night because I scored tickets to see the Dalai Lama at the UNO Arena. I am getting more enlightened by the minute. I am very excited.

Liliana Lovell — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:53:48 +0000

Heading to San Antonio today. ” Marsha no liquor for me!!. The girls can sell a million bodyshots off of me but I will only allow myself some wine tonight.” I walk into my bars and there are lines of shots for me bought by loyal customers. So I appreciate the gesture but I am just 10 days away from this race and I don’t want to drink crazy.
Bam feeling strong today.

Liliana Lovell — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:24:17 +0000

How the hell was I supposed to know that there is a wetsuit specific to triathlons. My swim coach said ” well I hope you like surfing cause that’s all that wetsuit it worth.” WTF. Fuck surfing! After training in the pool for two weeks for this damn triathlon I don’t even like swimming. I did get my first compliment today. I guess I am getting better at a technique called Sighting. This is how you can continue to swim but glance ahead to stay on course in open water. When I tried it the other day, I would gag on the water . Nothing worse then paying someone that continually makes you feel like you are drowning. It’s as if I booked a reservation at Guantanamo and asked to get water boarded for an hour.
I am glad I didn’t sign my son up for this because I would hate to have that fear that he may drown as well as me. I am not being dramatic but the last two training sessions I have felt scared. What was supposed to be fun is now becoming scary. If I fucking drown, I will be pissed! And dying pissed is against my plans.

Liliana Lovell — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:07:35 +0000

Mac, Memphis GM, sent me this text. Beautiful story.
“So when I opened the doors at the bar today there was a bra tied to the handles. It’s from a lady who had survived breast cancer. It had a fake gel insert inside of one side and a cancer pin on the other. Her kids left it at our bar in honor of their mother’s passing.”
I can’t tell you how touched I am that our Memphis bar gave them and their mother joy. So moving.
I wrote my new triple triathlon friend about being discouraged. Feeling slow in every event swimming, running, and biking. His response made my day.
” Lil I remember getting passed in a marathon once and reading the back of the woman’s shirt. “You’re now getting passed by a pregnant woman.” Lol. ” Lil I also got passed in the swimming section by a one legged man. Yes it’s slightly humbling.”