“Lil the Tokyo convention bureau emailed me and we have to have an english side to our business card and a Japanese translated side. ” Poor Lee has been inundated with graphic design work. We were also given hints for our trip to Japan. 1. Always have shoes that easily slip off 2. Small sized luggage 3. No jeans during dinner at restaurants and other suggestions. We have hired a translator for our booth too.
Jackson is actually better prepared then Lee and I. He finished a book entitled ” Geek in Japan.” He seems to know more of the cultural differences and some cool areas to venture into.
We are substituting inflatable mannequins for our real mannequins to decrease shipping costs. Who knew that we didn’t have to go to a porn store to buy them?

I am feeling really grateful today . So here are my gratitudes.
1. My incredible son
2. I landed safe
3. I have the most amazing friends through this company . Thank you thank you thank you
4. An ex flame sent me the most beautiful text message . I feel grateful that we were in each others lives
5.a stranger came up to me and asked if my job was in fitness and that I was beautiful . That just made my day
6 my son and I will be watching the Walking Dead tonight cuddled up. Nothing better then that!

What are the chances of me actually running the full half marathon on Sunday after a weekend in Vegas? Ok heading home today. I have to try and get past 6 miles before Friday. I figure I will take Saturday off then Sunday , Bam.
Jeremy, our main merch vendor had given me Star Wars shirts and Tshirts as a joke a few months ago. The princess Leah sweatshirt is my favorite. If you put the hood up it appears as if you have your hair in the pigtail buns, just like Leah did in the movies. My son is mortified when I wear this sweatshirt . Jeremy :” Lil if you ever get upset with Jackson just show up at his school with the princess Leah sweatshirt on, hood up .” The vision of his face if I did that is priceless.

I am out with Lee and Jeremy . Lee and I needed some venting time. So much stress in the last month, it was so rejuvenating for us to stress together. Then we decided to meet Jeremy. ” Dude you just signed the female Walking Dead line. You better express me some t shirts.! ” The three of us are not LIKE family, we really are family. Ok I tried to post a picture of the three of us but it keeps posting a picture of jeff and my Russian partner Ruzlan. Go Russia. I will figure it out tomorrow .

In Moscow

So many inventions yet they cannot create a wheelchair accessible shower that does not leak water all over the bathroom? Also why do they claim ” no orange , no streaking” on a spray tanning machine, yet you leave both orange and streaky? Yup I look so hot! Orange and streaky. Life’s mysteries. Fun wedding yesterday. Ended up at Coyote afterwards then I gambled. I am horrible at craps but I made my money back at blackjack. Great night!
Heading home tomorrow . Definitely want to be in my own bed. Viva Las Vegas

Jeff, Lee , and I emailing at 3 am . Funny what stress can do. I am tired.
I was hoping that New Orleans would be putting up bigger numbers. They are doing alright but not great. Wonder if the Super Bowl being last weekend hurt us. It’s been the feeling of impending rain for 3 days yet it hasn’t rained .
Heading to Park City today with Jackson.

Omg That was the best Walking Dead yet!! Jackson and I were riveted! I will give my gratitude to the universe for the best damn show ever.
Headed to Park City tomorrow. Couldn’t get to the bar today. They rerouted a few parades to the streets in my neighborhood. I was trapped in my house all day.
San Antonio sold 254 body shots yesterday. Holy Shit. You guys rock!
Going to bed happy tonight

Trapped like a rat. There are parades rolling near my house. No way to get out right now.i will try and visit the Nola bar today if I can move my car.
Busy morning. Jeff just called me from the office. I have been getting work calls on every front. I am taking Jackson for a few days to Park City. I am looking forward to a little peace. ( that’s a joke too much going on).
I may be in Vegas next weekend. A friend , out if the blue, invited me to her Vegas wedding. Lol

Yes I am jealous. When Trey and I were dating we would always go together to the Endymion Ball. Well it’s the ball tonight , low and behold I have been replaced. ” Lil you broke up with me”. I know! Have a good time.
Ok I need to start making an effort.
Today Daniel called ” hey new dude answered your phone .” No that was Jackson. ” he sounds like a man.” That’s puberty my friend.

My son rocks. I asked him to help me get to 5 miles running today. He is now my running partner until the half marathon. He got me to run straight 5.2 miles and we then walked 1 mile. Tomorrow we will try 6 miles. 13 years old and Jackson is in killer shape!
Daniel ,Tommy, Lee,Marsha, Kevin,Tommy, and Jeremy made me a video for the 20 year anniversary. They just sent it to me. I love them all. Thank you guys. We are going to try and cut it from 20 minutes to 3 minutes and post it.

When the Vegas girls are on they are on! The bar was a big sing along. Fun. Kevin and I were watching every man and woman singing at the top of their lungs having fun.
I think we came up with some great decor ideas for the bar. NYNY will be pleased.
Back to Mardi Gras in New Orleans.