It’s been a very long week! Seems like it was just an up and down week in every area of my life. I am a roll with the punches kind of girl because I typically have a plan B at all times…..right now I’m at plan Q and things are still changing lol Not fun but needed to get to the next chapter of my life I guess.

I really needed the off weekend of NASCAR last weekend. It takes up a lot of your time on the weekend if you are a big fan and follower. Just the races can be 10 hours or more a weekend for trucks, nationwide & cup. This weekend I’m looking forward to it being back Glad that Kasey Kahne & Kevin Harvick are both in the Nationwide race I’m a bit over the whole Carl/Brad thing. I hope that all moves on after this week. I used to be a decent fan of both….not just because of last weekend but I don’t know if I care for either after last season and the early part of this season.

Gina and I are going to take the dogs for a neighborhood walk. It has become our Saturday thing. Either Gina and I and all 3 dogs or just myself and my two dogs. It’s a nice day for it so I’m looking forward to it once she gets off work. I can handle all 3 but it isn’t nearly as enjoyable for me (or them I don’t think) when it is just 1 of us and 3 of them.

I know we’ve got some cooler weather and a bit more “winterish” weather to come but I’m so ready for spring to really be here to stay! One good thing about living in Alabama you truly do get all 4 seasons

Catching up on the Tivo this weekend in between cleaning & NASCAR & a little March Madness. I am really liking Parenthood. I love Lauren Graham, Peter Krause, Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia and so many of the other actors and nowI’ve already fallen in love with the Braverman family! They aren’t these perfect little characters vs the villians, all are likeable and not-so-likeable at times. I like that there are so many characters that it’s a little hard to get bored even if you don’t care for one storyline because there are so many going at the same time. It’s kind of like Brothers & Sisters without the strong comedy punch, it’s more a drama than a drama-comedy like Brothers & Sisters. I can’t wait to see where they take this big family & extended family

I’m super broke this week so the New Moon DVD will have to wait. I had planned to go with Teagan to the Midnight release but all of that changed mid-day yesterday. I’m hearing from four different states that there was a little madness at the Midnight release…the good kind of madness I hate that I missed it but loved hearing all about it from most of y’all that went.

Insomnia…for those that know me… that is sooooo nothing new!

Nightmares…apparently taking you off meds for treatment of a brain tumor can mess with your mind as much or even more than putting you on. I’ve been having what my doctor refers to as ‘night terrors’….that is putting it mildly! This has got to stop, my dogs, me, anyone that comes near me from behind in an even remotely stealth like way is at risk of being screamed at and/or punched. That includes ’stealthily’ scaring myself in a mirror earlier this morning… fun times!

NASCAR….YAY! YAY! YAY! It’s back! Finally! I’m all geared up to do nothing but housework, play (and a little bit of work) on the computer and watch 15 Billion hours of NASCAR coverage this weekend! You may call me but expect me not to answer if the race is actually on lol Um…I mean races…Truck…Nationwide…Cup… All of the above are covered under the must be dying or need a ride from ME to get to the emergency room for something life threatening clause in our friendship packet And if these things happen you must call 3 times in a row and hang up or I won’t know that it’s important and just ignore your call. lol I’m kidding…okay I’m not kidding but oh well, it’s a small price to pay for NASCAR

I’m heading out to the movies with some of the girls from FBC today. We’re going to see Valentines Day! I’m anxious, it has a great cast so it hopefully will live up to that

Yes I realize I promised awhile back to get back to blogging but…well I’ll try harder, that’s my most honest answer lol

I’ve had a few emails and such from friends that want my opinion…not sure why but…well here it is.

I think she was a mediocre driver from the other series. Did okay but not stellar. She’s great publicity for the sport of NASCAR but…. is she only great because she’s a woman. I would LOVE to have more women drivers, women crew chief but not for publicity sake….for talent and driver sake. Juan Pablo got a lot of press but not as much as Danica and he was a flippin’ winner winner chicken dinner kind of driver outside of NASCAR. I’m not saying she isn’t talented, I’m not saying she is….I don’t watch that much racing outside of NASCAR/stock car racing but just like everyone else (Dario/Juan Pablo/Max/Etc) it will soon be what she does in NASCAR that will tell NASCAR fans how talented she is….if they still care and aren’t sick of hearing about her by then to even try to care.

If they continue to over publicize her and make races with 40 or so other drivers in it only about her….people will start to dislike her and hold her up to a different standard. Dale Jr. knows how it feels to be expected to win every race and do well in everything or he’s a failure. I believe if this all continues the way it has that it will be another case of where people don’t take time to see if they want to support her or not because they feel she was shoved down their throats and that alone makes them want to dislike her. Especially here at the beginning of the season when everyone has been waiting to catch a glimpse, some news or anything on their favorite driver and if their favorite driver isn’t Dale Jr., Mark Martin, Jimmie Johnson or after the Shootout….Kevin Harvick then your almost out of luck. And when they can’t get news on their favorite driver but they get Danica all day and night….the dislike starts before ever giving her a chance.

So I wish her well. I hope she will end up being something good for the support besides a headline and I’m going to hold off my opinion on her until I actually see her race a few times….but then again if the Nationwide races turn out like the Arca race that was really the Danica race and missing shots of wrecks because they weren’t close enough to her…I may do what I did with that race and turn it off and decide to watch Tivo.

I suggest they find a sponsor that will aford NASCAR the ability to have Pitcommand and such for Nationwide so that us fans that would like to follow other drivers can…..then again I’ve had that suggestion for a few years now.

So there is my opinion that really doesn’t matter but whatever…..here it is lol

Tony’s big heart is showing yet again with the donation of his portion of his race winnings to the flood victims in his hometown. The initiative to think to do it along with the giving itself is one of the many reasons I am a Tony Stewart Fan!

Congrats to Dale Jr! Finally maybe everyone will get off his back! Yeah right… I’m sure they’ll hound him about his next win starting tomorrow….

Very happy about Kasey Kahne & Elliott Sadler’s finishes! I think those made me smile bigger than Dale Jrs win! Tony & Harvick having good days were something to put a little extra pep in my step too. Wish Truex could have pulled up into a top 15 at least but not a horrible day!

A great Father’s Day race I think! Happy Father’s Day to all of you out there!

Glad that most of my favorite drives are either out or limping around the track after only 18 laps in.

I love the 19 but if things don’t change there might be more comments from drivers like what Tony had to say…..

There’s always next week for the 19 and the 20, 29, possibly 9, and who knows who else………………………

You know those days when you feel like crap, things are going wrong and you just want your guy(s) to have a good day on the track to get you out of your own personal pity party rut….I mean it is all about us fans right lol  That was Saturday. I was sad I wasn’t in Charlotte and mad that I had things (work lol) get in the way of it. Then again last year’s Charlotte trip was pretty perfect so it would have been hard to be lived up to….but next year I shall try again.

Elliott Sadler….. okay folks did I miss the really big deal here…. He made his comments two minutes after getting out of the car and Tony made his 2 days after….big difference. Another big difference is track record….Elliott and Tony have a trust and friendship that Elliott and AJ do not. That and there is something to be said for what Elliott said….maybe I’m the only one that agrees with him that there is a reason AJ isn’t always in the Red Bull car….then again that goes back to not caring much for him so…. And of course I adore Tony and Elliott.

Kasey Kahne…..very happy to see that car back in Victory Lane and had to snicker a bit at all the people that were so upset about a Fan Vote….even though some were just upset at who they thought might get it. It is what it is, a gimmick to make fans feel involved and invested. It worked, they voted & it turned out they got it right since that car won….

Everything else lol…..Overall I was bored with the race until closer to the end. I still wanted to be there to drink in the atmosphere but ya know….in one hand and….in the other..

I’m just glad the night wasn’t all about Kyle Busch. Still hate to see M&Ms/Pedigree/Etc on his car….. I wasn’t thrilled with the no personality and lackluster excitement for signing autographs of Gilliland but I’d take him over too much personality and too little respect. Then again it wouldn’t matter what sponsor he has…. I am tired of hearing about him. But he’s this years guy that you’re tired of hearing about and etc. Each year there is at least one and this year….he’s for sure had my fast forward and mute buttons tested.  Both are working very well!

Truex…… where oh where will he land. I’m excited to see how this turns out (and I know Judy is too lol)

More southern comfort for drivers

SAN DIEGO – Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers had surgery Wednesday to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. David Chao of the team’s medical staff. Rivers will rehab for up to six months.

Rivers was hurt in a 28-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the divisional playoffs, but was able to play Sunday in the Chargers’ 21-12 loss to undefeated New England in the AFC championship game.

Rivers revealed Monday that he had arthroscopic surgery a day after the Indianapolis game to clean out damaged cartilage. He said that was the only way he was able to play against the Patriots.

McDonald’s returning to NASCAR as primary sponsor

SCENEDAILY – 11:55AM ET WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23, 2008 – BY SCENEDAILY STAFF REPORT

McDonald’s will make its return to NASCAR’s Cup series as one of three primary sponsors for Gillett Evernham Motorsports’ No. 19 Dodge of Elliott Sadler this season.

McDonald’s, Best Buy and Stanley Tools were announced as company’s sharing sponsorship on the car Tuesday.

According to a report on Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Daily today, Best Buy is expected to be on the car for 15 races, while Stanley will have 13 and McDonald’s eight, although those numbers are still subject to change.

McDonald’s has not been a primary sponsor on a Sprint Cup car since 2000, when it sponsored Bill Elliott, and its last Cup win came in 1994 with Driver Jimmy Spencer.