You need to read this blog - My Awesome Friday

In the name of spontaneity, Anthony, Jessica, Eitan and I ran away for a day of fun on Friday. We all called in sick/personal/braindead and went to Orlando to hit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. It was no normal day though, we saw the Ellen DeGeneres Show being filmed.

I, being a huge Ellen fan, couldn't wait:

Anth decided (foolishly) to go along with the 3 hour drive there and back all on Friday.

I brought the idea of going to Jess and Eitan, they were thrilled:

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Ellen rocked and they sold shirts, of which I did not get, that said "I danced with Ellen, Orlando 2007"

Yup, that's as close as we got. Oh well, we did see Lynard Skynard perform.

They still rock, even if all the original band members are dead/incarcerated/quit. haha.

The Ellen show we were on is scheduled to air Monday at 4 (Broward), on NBC. We were in the middle of the crowd that Lynard Skynard performed in front of. Luckily Jess wore a bright salmon shirt, and Eitan a blue hat, so look for us!

Better yet, we renewed our annual passes as Easter gifts to each other. Yay! Anyone up for a day trip - let us know!

Cracking Bats this Break

With the kids out of school on Spring Break, it’s safe to assume you could use an afternoon out. Enjoy a sun-drenched day at the ballpark and still stay within your budget. Start the season early by catching our hometown Marlins or visiting Cardinals at their Spring Training Camp this week for a fun-filled spring break day of Americana.

Avoid the Miami traffic and aim north to Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. Tickets are economical, even for large groups, starting at just $8 a piece. The prices are low enough to leave change for ice cream in a tiny, upside down helmet. The games are daily through the end of March. Roger Dean Stadium is at 4751 Main Street in Jupiter. Call 561-775-1818 or visit www.rogerdeanstadium.com for more.

Spring Break is here

Feel that twinge of warm in the air? That's right, spring is around the corner. More importantly, Spring Break is coming and Trapeze is celebrating. This month we are hosting the wildest masquerade this side of the Bayou. Both Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale will be transformed into the French Quarter. We ordered beads by the truckload, but ladies, we're making you work for them (flashes). We have some other crazy tricks up our sleeves you won't want to miss. Costumes are encouraged and the colors of the night are purple, green and gold. Or check out our Spring Break themed parties below.

Kick off with our monthly VIP Party on March 11. Sign up here for Atlanta or Fort Lauderdale. Make sure you list your city in the subject line.

Sat., March 12 Spend Saturday as a sexy scout honoring Girl Scout Day. You know, there may be some badges that you ladies didn't receive as a scout.

Sat., March 12 SDC encourages you to do it like the Romans did, orgy style. It's Animal House but sexier. Togas are encouraged.

Sun., March 13 Meet Little Allen on the beach for a day of sun-soaked fun. Then hit the showers for a trip to Trapeze.

Sun., March 13 Since it's still a bit cool out, let's heat up the night in the club. Have a splash in our pool or soak in the Jacuzzis. Bathing suits optional.

Wed., March 16 String is good, Brazilian is better. Dig your bathing suit out of hibernation in the closet. We want to see those pasty abs out for play. We promise burgers, dogs and all other manner of charred deliciousness. It's time to put something tasty in your mouth. Atlanta | Fort Lauderdale

Thurs., March 17 Is it luck that made St. Patrick's Day fall during Spring Break? We will serve up corned beef and cabbage and a lot of green sides. Make sure you wear the color of the Emerald Isle or you could be stuck with a lot of pinches throughout the evening. Atlanta | Fort Lauderdale

Sat., March 19 Whether you were the nerd or the jock, pep rallies were the bane of your existence in school. Now the a/v squad has the chance to bed the head cheerleader. Kasidie hosts Fort Lauderdale and Swinging Atlanta hosts Atlanta.

Wed., March 23 Show off your newly acquired tan lines in the most naked party around. And remember, flashing is encouraged.

Restaurant Review: LaSpada's Original Hoagies

2240 NW 19th St. Boca Raton, FL 33431 | Boca Raton | 561-393-1434
Map | http://laspadashoagies.com

If you are wondering where the young hipsters of Boca Raton are hanging out, look no further than LaSpada’s. Hidden amongst the pink plazas of The Commons, this is a sandwich shop worth searching for. While hot subs are not their forte or available for that matter, their meats are freshly sliced when you order by tattooed and pierced twenty-somethings. Arrive during peak hours for a show when the slicer launches your meat to a bread mitt down the line. Then top it off with veggies and another layer of more meat. Definitely go for the special spices and you’ll find yourself munching on the ‘best damn hoagies in town.’

A million dreams -- and fun with pirates, too

By Marisa Beyerl

South Florida Parenting

Tinkerbell is tapping visitors on the shoulder throughout the Disney theme parks and giving them once-in-a-lifetime gifts as part of the Year of a Million Dreams. The campaign continues through the end of 2007, awarding families already in the park with experiences like lunch with a princess, a Disney Cruise or the coveted night in Cinderella's Castle. The encounters are money-can't-buy memories and include being official wildlife spotter on an Animal Kingdom safari, being a bellhop at the Tower of Terror or helping open a Disney park for the day.

"It kicked off in October when one lucky family stayed in the Magic Kingdom," says Michelle Baumann, a public relations representative at Walt Disney World. "Others get tapped on the shoulder and are handed a fast pass for the day or are taken to lunch with Cinderella."

Those with a funny bone should stop by the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club in the Magic Kingdom, where Mike Wazowski, the green, one-eyed monster from Monsters, Inc., leads the comedians and guests in a laugh-a-thon. Guests can use their cell phones to text in jokes for use in the show.

Another new resident is moving in: Two parks are boasting that orange fish with the lucky fin, Nemo. He has a new musical show at the formerly open-air Theater of the Wild, near Expedition Everest in the Animal Kingdom.

"It's a wonderful stage show that runs about 30 minutes," Baumann says. "Avenue Q composer Bobby Lopez and his wife Kristen wrote the score, because the movie was not musical."

The style of puppets looks similar to the Lion King. Michael Curry, the same artist, created them.

At Epcot, the Living Seas Pavilion also has Nemo as a new resident, along with Marlin, Dory and Crush. "It's a fun little attraction where you ride in a clam mobile," Baumann says. "You're going through a real tank, but it looks like the characters are swimming along the tank with the real fish."

If under the sea isn't your bag, 13 selected nights through March there are after-hours gatherings for pirates and princesses, 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. "We encourage guests to wear their favorite pirate or princess costume to come to the park after closing, where they get a map," Baumann says. "They are on a quest for chocolate doubloons and necklaces throughout the park."

The Year of a Million Dreams continues through 2007. For the Pirate and Princess party schedule, visit www.disneyworld.disney.go.com