super clean up

Today was a good day, even if it didn't go as planned.

All week, I have been looking forward to going to the Super Bowl party that a co-worker was hosting. Anthony and I are hosting a going away party on the 12th for Eric, a cool guy who works in the newsroom. He got a job in Baton Rouge, which is like a 100 market leap, almost, so kudos to him.

The plan was to wake up early this morning, do a lot of cleaning for the party, then go to the Super Bowl party. Somehow though -- and it's really unlike me -- I didn't roll out of bed until 2:00! I don't know how it happened. I was tired, I guess.

So after we'd showered, instead of cleaning we decided to go on a hunt for this supposedly exquisite Chinese place called "Peking". We drove around for at least half an hour, and we never found it! By this point I was starving, and instead of doing the sensible quick fast-food option, we went to Outback. It took longer and was more than I had wanted to spend, but the service was great and the food was delicious. I even have a nice chunk of steak to take to work for dinner tomorrow. Score.

So we left totally stuffed, and it was about half an hour until the party was to start. We were both bloated, and determined to clean, so we skipped the party to clean the apartment.

And if you know me, then you know the apartment is gross. Really messy. I couldn't really imagine having anyone over, but this party means a lot to Anthony. He wants to show off Spunky (our salamander) and he wants to be social. He really wants to show off his drinking skills, and has practiced by drinking a whole bottle of wine + beer all by himself twice this week. He plans on making Jell-O shots and getting mini-kegs. Great for a party that your bosses will attend, right?

But after cleaning today, and we did a major cleaning, I am very excited about the shindig. The place actually looks great and not embarrassing at all. It's decorated like a bachelor pad, no hint of femininity, which doesn't bother me.

The only thing we have left to clean is the most intimidating: the guest room. We've been using it as a storage room, so it's cramped. I plan on clearing it out, though, and putting in a beer pong table for the party.

I'm actually very excited, and am trying not to stress the cost of all the supplies we'll need to make this thing fun.

I'll let ya know how it goes, dear Reader.