Humid Beings

delightful lunch with @shercole today.

good morning!

feeling uneasy

@TheRedStreetcar thanks for the update regarding the hostage situation

@NOLAreborn yep. i like to spread the wealth of brooke around. my way of stimulating the economy. :)

I'm at Bulldog Midcity (5135 Canal Blvd., New Orleans) w/ 3 others. http://4sq.com/6NZlWs

I'm at Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden @ New Orleans Museum of Art w/ @goodnolanews. http://4sq.com/8ZehAK

RT @TiffanyWI: @brookeashleyb why was I not invited =(

fyi... i drank almost an entire beer. i am now a beer drinker.

Maxim party (@ Windsor Court Hotel) http://4sq.com/5tSVN8

it's about that time. #thirsty RT @oneeyedjess: it's only 3:30p....you up and around already? RT @and now to get dressed.

@YatPundit i just checked this out... i was happier in my ignorance. :(

I'm watching Matlock (via @gomiso) http://miso.io/cN7n0Q

@sheriNOLA i was reborn out of the Matrix. that pink goo does wonders for body preservation.

i feel like telling some HOT guy Happy Birthday... so, HAPPY BIRTHDAY @scottdalon. your lapdance is in the mail.

them: "Do u know how this iz stranger?" you know i don't! why would you ask that and with bad english at that?

RT @goodnolanews: DJ Soul Sister: Bringing Old School Funk, Groove and Disco to New Orleans http://bit.ly/bICiAO

shut up and let me go.

dear guys, texting me for a pic at midnight makes me never want to talk to you again. stop being creeps.

@shercole i'm sorry. i don't believe anyone was talking to you. I SAY GOOD DAY, SIR!

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