Did everyone survive the time change? Nothing like it being black as bedtime at five o’clock. Doesn’t make me sleepy at all. Noooo…

So I saw High School Musical (Musi-cal) 3 this weekend. It was really good! Seriously great sets and choreography. I saw some nods to Michael Jackson, Singing in the Rain, and Footloose in there. Makes me want to watch it again, and see what other musicals are referenced in the dance numbers. I didn’t observe any references to the first musical I directed, Pom-Pom Zombies, a classic if there ever was one, but whatever. Anyway, go see it. It was a lot of fun. I could totally picture this show on Broadway.

Last weekend was my niece’s third birthday. She’s getting so big. She’s all about the princess stuff.

Sometimes a girl’s tutu rides up. It happens.That’s why it’s important to have on good underwear at all times.

Katie Beth has my (and my mom’s) love for shoes. Clearly it’s genetic.

One day I will introduce her to Zappos.com.  When the time is right and she doesn’t need Snow White’s face on her footwear.

Katie Beth also has my grace and keen social skills.

Sometimes you just want to stand on your head and break out a little kick, you know?

My niece kind of scares easy, and she really wasn’t into blowing out her candles. Her big brother Hardy was on hand to assist. And add his spit to the cake.

“Make the fire just go away.”

So her “printhess” party was a smash. And soon so was the cake–on her shirt. And face. And hands. And by the way, she ripped the tiara off my head as soon as the picture at the top of the blog was over and said, “That’s my crown.”  She is not really into sharing. She’s got the princess thing DOWN.

I got my Sam’s Club Christmas catalog today. Sadly, living in the home of Wal-Mart, we do not have Costco’s in the area. Just Sam’s. I wrote a few things down on my Christmas list. Like the “World’s Ultimate Electric Super Car Package” that can be mine for only $100,000. This includes travel and a luxury hotel stay to get the first electric Super Car off the production line. Then I get to drive it on a professional racetrack in LA. But listen up family and friends, you have to make your purchase by November 11th, so look alive and get that taken care of.

But if they miss out on that deadline then for 13,500 bucks they can purchase a speaking role for me on As The World Turns in NYC and a trip to the Critics’ Choice Awards. Wow. Just what I need–another event to have to buy a dress for and get all violently stressed out.

OR…for $9500 I can go to the Twilight world premiere and meet the cast!!! You KNOW some rich kid has already scooped that one up. If you have an extra 10k, then plan to be online on Nov. 7th. I think I’d rather have one of the diamond rings in the catalog for a measly eight grand.

Thanks to Rob, president and founder of the club “I’m a Coach and I Cried Like a Girl When I Read The Big Picture” for sending me this YouTube clip.

McCain was on SNL this weekend. I thought the Maverick did pretty good. The opening was kinda funny. You can check it out HERE.

As you might’ve seen on the clip, you can go to Starbucks, tell them you voted, and you get a free regular coffee. I’m not old enough to drink the stuff, or else I’d totally be bragging about my voting. I wonder what a girl has to do to get a free Mocha Frap?

Have a great week. The political craziness is almost over!

JEN