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The Most Embarrassing Post I Will Ever Write; But Also One of the Sweetest!

September 15, 2011 by Cassie 38 Comments

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Ok, maybe it won’t be the most embarrassing post, but it will be pretty darn close.  Just wait for the video at the end….

As you know, I was out in California, visiting my brother, Dana, and his amazingly awesome, beautiful, and funny girlfriend, Viri.  (Can you tell I love her?)  I went out there to visit and to help them work on the adorable 1920’s bungalow they are rehabbing.  It is going to be awesome when finished!  My main project was to work on the kitchen and help them design it.  So as soon as it is done I will share pictures.

While I was there, I was also able to meet in person, Ali of My Third True Love, and her twin sister Lisa of Turning Tables.  Ali and I had really connected over the past year or so, and recently when her sis started blogging, I connected with her as well.  I was so excited to meet them in person, and I knew we would be great friends.
We met up at the Rose Bowl Flea, and I rode back to the Laguna Beach area with Ali and Lisa, and spent the night at Ali’s house.  I knew we would have an awesome time!  I can’t even put it into words very well just how wonderful the reality was.  It was a natural friendship, and we were able to just relax and hang out.  And I have to add that Ali and Lisa are both stunningly beautiful women.  They are both talented, amazing, and true.  And one of my favorite things about the trip was watching them interact.  Their relationship goes deeper than any sibling relationship I have ever seen, in such an awesome way.
Ali’s husband and children are also fabulous.  They made me feel so welcome, and again, everything just came so naturally with them.  Josh is the perfect match for Ali, sweet and thoughtful, and funny, too.  Noah is a boy genius who was teaching me things about my own computer.  Did I mention he is 5?  And 2 year old Hayden is so stinking cute!  I wanted to put her in my pocket and take her home with me!  She is a little mini-Ali.  They made me feel so welcome, and even had the chalkboard decorated for me!

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Ali and I are already scheming up plans for our families to take a vacation together!

On Monday, Ali’s fabulous husband made us the most wonderful breakfast…. strawberry crepes!  They were even more delicious than the look…. sooooooo yummy!

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After that we swung by Lisa’s house, and I got to meet her awesome husband, too!  And her adorable pups!  What I found very interesting was the huge difference between Ali’s shabby chic beachy home, and Lisa’s modern home.  Yet you can see the similarities in their style.  It was really neat.

Ali, Lisa, and Hayden then took me to see Laguna Beach.  It was a gorgeous, sunny day, and the ocean was glittering.  We sat and people watched (I love that!) while Hayden played on the playground there.  Here are a couple pictures from the beach courtesy of Ali….

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Me & Lisa

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Me & Ali

We lunched at Wahoo’s where I had an amazing fish bowl!  Then it was back to Ali’s to relax before she drove me back to LA, where we met up with my brother, Viri, and a couple of their friends at The Smog Cutter for some karaoke fun.

And here is where the post turns from sweet to embarrassing, but because I am fully able to laugh at myself, I thought I would share!  Before I get to the videos, a few pictures from Karaoke…

Ali sang “I Just Called to Say I Love You”…

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I clearly sang with passion…. or pain?

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Dana and Viri did a duet to “Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart”…

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Ali and I sang together to “You’re the One That I Want”….

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And my brother’s friend Ruby sang several, one of which was “I like Big Butts”.  But she is a comedienne, so it suited her! 🙂   Her fiance is one of my brother’s very best friends, Victor, who made it an all ladies night for himself, meaning he sang such hits as 9-5, and only sang songs originally by women.  They are quite the perfect pair and so fun to be with!

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And now, the moment you have all been waiting for!  Have your finger on the volume button, ready to turn it down at any moment.  My playlist for the night included, “You’re so Vain”, “You’re the One that I Want” with Ali, “Piece of My Heart”, and “I Think We’re Alone Now”.

DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for any damage to your ears.  By clicking on the videos you assume all responsibility.  Enjoy!

Dana, Viri, Ali, Lisa, and family and friends…. Thank you so much for an awesome week!  I had the best time and cannot wait to do it again.  I might invest in voice lessons before then though.

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  1. Tanya says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    That’s awesome! You have more guts that I do…i sing in my car with no one around, and that’s it. So, kuddos to you! Sounds like you had a great time 🙂

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  2. Deborah March says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Oooohhh, don’t EVER be embarrassed…spontaneous FUN is just the most WONDERFUL thing!!! You ROCK young ‘un!!!

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  3. Its So Very Cheri says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Cassie–it looks like you had a wonderful time. It’s so nice to be able to UNWIND sometimes–especially NOT in the company of our kids where they are mortified to know us. They just don’t realize how cool their parents really are.
    Cheri

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  4. jandjhome says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Ok, I’m totally cracking up right now. How fun. I love the howl at the end. LOVE it. I’m totally jealous of all the fun.

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  5. Cherie says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    great! I would have been up there singing with you.Sounds like you have a great time.

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  6. Ali Richardson says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    OMG!!!! I can not tell you how happy I am that you put the videos on there! Seriously, you are THE BEST!!! It was so so fun and I can’t wait for many future senanigans to come! Love you friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Wunkie's Mommy says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    GAHHH!! 🙂 LOL SOOOOOO FREAKIN CUTE! 🙂 U had a blast! no shame there!!! <3

    http://sweetsongbirdofmine.blogspot.com

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  8. Ali Richardson says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Ha ha. That word was…shenanigans. Doh! Oh, and thanks so much for all of the kind words about my family and I. We really are a happy bunch and we are thrilled to welcome into our inner circle 🙂 xo

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  9. Jenna says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    You are awesome. Period. Way to go for sharing, it was fun to “see” you! Glad you had so much fun. 🙂

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  10. Renee @ where the grass is greener says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Awesome, sounds like a blast…literally, it SOUNDS like a blast. Believe it or not, I just sang karaoke two weekends ago and thankfully, no one took a video of me (or at least I hope not). It was so much fun! My teenage son actually paid me a compliment…”Mom, you weren’t too bad.” Trust me, that’s a compliment from a teenager.

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  11. Michele Smith says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Awesome!! Rock on girl. I used to go sing every weekend…LOVE IT!!!

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  12. Twice Nice says

    September 15, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    You Go Girl!

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  13. Michelle @ Ten June says

    September 15, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    That is too awesome for words. Or song. Do you know how awesome it would be for you to come to my house and us go sing karaoke together? That sounds a fabulous time, so glad you got to meet up with them!

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  14. Chrissie says

    September 15, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    So fun! You are a brave lady, glad you had a great time!

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  15. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    September 15, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    What a fun trip! I absolutely adore this post! Thanks for being brave enough to share this!

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  16. The Kramer Angle says

    September 15, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    I love it! And I think you nailed every song!

    XO

    Gail

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  17. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    September 15, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    Embarrassing?? How about too cute! Looks like a fun time 🙂

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  18. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    September 15, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    You sounded great. I am glad you had a fun time! Thanks for sharing your trip.

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  19. Meliss @ Shabby LOCO! says

    September 15, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    You were Fierceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee GURL! Kudos!

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  20. [email protected] says

    September 15, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    This post is awesome! Looks like it was a fun time, haha.

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  21. Dharma says

    September 15, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    Go Cassie! Go Cassie! Seriously – snort coffee out my nose worthy! Awesomesauce!

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  22. Jenny says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    What fun!! It sounds like a great time!

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  23. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    Cassie! That was an awesome trip! How hilarious was that night out doing karaoke??? I’m sure you’ll be laughing about that one forever!

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  24. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    That sounds like the best trip *EVER*! Nothing better than meeting your blogging buds and becoming real life buds! And girl, I don’t know what “it” is, but you’ve got IT. Um, but don’t quit your day job (c: That second one is *hilarious*…

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  25. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    September 15, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    OMG, you’re hilarious. Sounds like you had an awesome trip. Can’t wait for summer here!

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  26. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    September 15, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    So not only did you karaoke but you rocked out and then posted it! I am not worthy! Not sure I would have the confidence to do that! So proud of you. And your voice suited your so vain really well, I was here singing along 😀

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  27. A Vintage Vine says

    September 16, 2011 at 12:07 am

    Funny! I needed that! Ali and CALI will never be the same! So glad you had a great time….Actually, I didn’t think you were all that bad….I think you have talent..Girly!

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  28. gail says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:49 am

    wow! ya’ll had a great time! Thanks for sharing with us!
    You’re a brave girl cassie! I don’t do karaoke!
    gail

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  29. michelle b @ every little thing says

    September 16, 2011 at 5:47 am

    “don’t you, don’t you, don’t you?!” haha!!! Awesome Cassie!!
    And oooh, Laguna beach….how I would love to live there year round…
    Looks like you had a great trip!
    xoxo

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  30. Andrea says

    September 16, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Those videos made my day!! You rock girl. Sounds like you had a the best time ever. Take me next time. Just curious, were there any beverages consumed before your performances?

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  31. Beth says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    How fun! I miss my karoyking days!!! I’m sure people at the local bars do not!
    Beth

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  32. Serendipity Chic Design says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    OMG…adorable and hysterical at the same time! I loved it all…

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  33. Hyphen Interiors says

    September 16, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Haha, that’s awesome! I don’t think you are half bad! Better than I could do. So cute. Sounds like a fabulous time!

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  34. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    September 17, 2011 at 12:10 am

    So glad you had such a fun get-away! You deserved it!

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  35. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    September 17, 2011 at 2:34 am

    I am such a slacker (again) and am late to the commenting party again!!! Yay for such a fun and relaxing visit. I love your singing and am so sad I didn’t make that outing. It was seriously my loss. Like I said, we fit together like a 3-fingered glove (haha) and I truly look forward to many more meet-ups/hang-outs. I miss you already. And I promise next time I will try to pick up our take out order from the restaurant that we actually ordered it from LOL!!!! Love u tons! xo happy Friday! -L

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  36. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    September 17, 2011 at 4:37 am

    You have more guts then I do. I’m a car singer. But if I’ve had a few drinks in me you never know, I might just do it too! Glad you got to meet your friends and looks like you had a fun time.

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  37. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    September 18, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    I say this is the FUNNEST post ever!! It looks/sounds like yall had a blast. You’re so cool, girl!

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  38. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:24 am

    I couldn’t wait. Will you mad at me if I say I laughed till I cried? Oh, my lawd…we would so be in trouble if we went to sing karaoke together…hmmm…that would be fun…

    Shazam…

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