Batter Up

So much has happened since the last time I posted something, so I will try to fill you in without writing a short novel. I know how exciting it must be to see a new post after such a long time, so I'll make sure to make it a good one. I have been working like crazy and going to PT, so most of my time is wrapped up in that, but I have a few moments when I have been able to pull myself away and have some fun. But speaking of PT, I am now going for my back as well as my knee. I hope to be finishing up in May, but who knows???

Last week I took a few days off and headed back to GA to see my family and friends. It was so nice to be back in GA where the weather is warm and the ladies are hot! I spent my first night hanging out with Remi and Karla and my little Godson Marcus. He is getting so big and cute. He did nothing but smile and giggle and laugh, well that could have been gas, while I was there. After we watched Remi's baseball team kick some ass on the diamond, we headed back to his house and had some dinner. I got to play with Marcus a bit more before it was his bath time and he was off to sleep. Luckily, Karla took over and gave him the bath. It was great to see them, since I never really get out to his house that much.

Friday, I spent the day with mom and we went into Atlanta to see Bodies...The Exhibition. This is the most awesomest thing I have ever seen. They take dead people, scrape off all their skin and you can see the muscles, veins, arteries, organs and bones of all the dead folks. "Once dissected, the specimen is immersed in acetone, which eliminates all body water. The specimen is then placed in a large bath of silicone, or polymer, and sealed in a vacuum chamber. Under vacuum, acetone leaves the body in the form of gas and the polymer replaces it, entering each cell and body tissue. A catalyst is then applied to the specimen, hardening it and completing the process." If you have a chance to see this exhibit, I recommend you go. It is without a doubt the best thing I have seen in a while. Check out the website here: BODIES...The Exhibition.

Saturday, I went to see my friend Julie and her son, Holden. He is anther baby that is just growing like a weed. Holden is about 4 months old and he is just a firecracker. We had lunch with Holden and her husband Brian and after we finished they headed out. I did a little shopping and then met Jon and Chris for dinner in the same area, The Highlands. We ate at Murphy's and had a bottle of wine while we waited for the table. About 45 mins later and a bottle of wine we were seated and had a pretty good meal. If you have never been to Murphy's in the Highland (GA) , then I say give a whirl. It is a nice place and the food ain’t bad. After dinner we headed to a bar for some after dinner drinks and we stayed there talking, catching up for about another 2 hours. After that long day, I was ready to hit the hay.

Easter, Mr. Easter Bunny dropped by the DeMarco's and we had a little Easter breakfast before we started our day. We had reservations at Maggiano's for lunch, so we did not want to eat too much before we had lunch. My mom's friends joined us for lunch and we began to enjoy our Easter dinner at Maggiano's. Two hours later we finished dinner. The server was so slow and such a bad facilitator of our courses, we stayed at our table for 2 hours. Then to top it off he tried to scam us on our bill by giving us all separate checks and then when we paid he would delete a bill or 2, so he could walk with our money; Oldest scam in the book. I had to call the manager to our table after that. Now, I used to work at that Maggiano's, so I knew the manager and we talked a bit and I told him about everything that went wrong. He said his manager apologies and compt’d us 50%. I wasn't looking for that, but I'll take it. After dinner we went back to 'rent's house and we had some light snacks and watched Memoirs of a Geisha. Not a bad flick.

Monday, my big day!!!! I was a guest DJ on Q100 and I had the time of my life!!! Tracy St George was so much fun and all the calls and emails made me feel like I was someone special. I was able to announced the traffic report -some guy was going to jump off of an over pass during lunch hour traffic, he shut down the highway for 3+hours. People called and wanted the police to just go ahead and push him, so traffic could start moving again. After 60 minutes, my time was up and I left the station. I had over 20 voice messages on my cell from my loyal listeners. Thank you and I will be back on the air Aug 7th. I was so good they asked me back. That date also just happens to be my Bday, incase you want to get me a gift.

Later Monday night, I met up with my old Maggiano coworkers and we hung out a 6 Feet Under for some drinks and food. We chatted and laughed, took a few pictures and had some more drinks. After we wore out our welcome there, we headed to E. Atlanta to a bar for more spirits; Gotta love my drinking buddies. I stayed there till about 1am and then called it a day. It was so great to hang out with that crew. I hope everyone has a group of friends you can hang out with and it doesn't matter how much time passes between seeing each other. It is like you never left.

Tuesday, I had lunch with some of the Pi Kapps from GA State. We talked about what's been going on and then just hung out for a bit before they had to get back to class. Oh class, yeah, don't miss that. Have fun in grad school Matt! As the night grew near, I began to pack and headed for the airport. Back to VA and the place I now call home. I miss Atlanta and all my friends and family, but home is where the heart is. I guess I never really left home with so many people there who love and support me.

Peace,
DeMo