Oh, y’all, where do I even START?

Well, let’s start where all good things begin: chicken pot pie.

Listen, I’m just going to admit it: I’ve never watched Paula Deen’s cooking show before.  I mean, why would I when I’m such a fantastic cook?  Why, just last week, I fixed a little dish I like to call toast a la burnt! If you too would like to make this dish at home, simply place bread in your toaster, turn the knob too far to the right and then wait for the delicious scent of burning bread to fill your home.  Ah, the joy of cooking.

With that said, I had very high hopes that Paula might actually be at her restaurant which is the equivalent of admitting that I’m hoping Santa leaves me a set of deluxe hair rollers under the tree this year: possible, but highly unlikely.  Paula was not there but don’t let your hearts be troubled: our waiter had seen her there just two weeks ago and, upon my questioning, informed me that Paula’s hair really is big.  I’m glad we can go to bed tonight knowing that Paula is staying true to her roots or, um, root lifter.

Also: whilst I did visit her gift shop, I chose to leave empty handed because I do believe that the chicken pot pie now taking residence on my hips is souvenir enough.

Also, also: BRIDESMAID DRESS.  IN 72 HOURS.  BEGIN PRAYING NOW.

We spent most of the day in Savannah, but made sure we were back to the condo in plenty of time to allow me to hyperventilate on the couch whilst various people I know filled the television screen in front of me during The Sing-Off. I was so nervous during the show that I had to work to calm myself by counting how many times the host, Nick Lachey, informed us that one team would be singing their “swan song” that night.  Of course, I also amused myself by counting how many scarves our group of singers were able to wear on stage whilst performing because, hey, it must be cold in Los Angeles.

Actually, I happen to have inside information about that: their outfits are actually being picked out by a wardrobe stylist which would explain why our group looks like a Gap commercial each night.  But they look like a HOT AS FIRE Gap commercial, now don’t they?

I wore my favorite Lee sweatshirt whilst I watched the show last night, mainly because our university doesn’t have a football team so, hey, this is the most school spirit we may ever muster.  When we performed well on both rounds, I began throwing my arms in the air yelling “GET IT, LEE!” because, my goodness, I just could not hold my pride inside.  By the time one group was getting voted off, I was — once again — bouncing up and down on the couch whilst squeezing my eyes shut and holding my hands over my ears.  Spoiler alert: WE GOT TO THE NEXT ROUND!

I’m leaving for home this morning so, tonight, I’ll be watching the show from the comfort of my home with several of my college girls with me.  A lot of y’all have been telling me that you’re watching from home, too, so here’s what I thought we’d do: tonight around 7:45 p.m. EST, I will put a post up on the blog that will give you a link to a private chat room where you can log-in to chat alongside us whilst we watch the show!  Remember that, if you read my blog through a reader, that post might not show up until too late so come to my actual blog to see the chat room information.  West Coast readers, we’d love to have you join us as it comes on in your area, but watch out for spoilers in the chat room!

See you tonight, little lambs!