So, remember how my sister is getting married?
You don’t?
Sometimes, neither do I. Because it feels to me like she already IS married.
But we’re planning a bachelorette party which occasionally reminds me that there’s wedding afoot this fall. And to the bachelorette pary? I am bringing The Purse.
Now, I’m glad there is a wedding because I get to wear a very pretty dress. And I love dresses.
But what else I love? Pretending I am a 70 year old woman in Vegas. David teases me all the time that I cannot wait to be old so I can say/do/wear whatever I want. He’s not wrong. I’m not looking forward to the wrinkles persay but I am looking forward to the opportunity to So The Purse, which has been nicknamed Pursey Galore, is right up my alley. Which means the bachelorette party will be turned up to 11.
I plan to parade Pursey Galore around that bachelorette party like it’s going out of style. Or like it was ever in style. While I do that, I’ll be promoting Project Purse and Boots.
Project Purse and Boots is a campaign to promote stroke awareness and raise money for the American Stroke Association. To quote the Project Purse and Boots mission directly:
Project Purse and Boots is “A tour of an outrageously tacky purse to inspire women to take a night for themselves as way to raise money for The American Stroke Association. Each stop The Purse makes earns money by way of pledges.”
If you or a loved one would like to help me out on this mission, please feel free to pledge some money to my tacky self and this wonderful cause.
In return? I promise to act like an out of control 70 year old grandma while in possession of Pursey Galore. I also promise to post the evidence for all of you to see. Basically, I will act like my insane self at a bachelorette party but actually let you see what’s going on.
Also, we’ll celebrate my sister, her awesome wedding and my dress. Apparently, having strong connections to family and friends is one of the best ways to prevent a stroke so this celebration will be good for all of us. As opposed to living in a house with your in-laws which causes strokes. (warning: one of those facts I just made up. It’s the second one.)
So, we’ll raise money and awareness for a great cause, get to act a fool, and promote our own vascular health at the same time.
All while hauling Pursey Galore around with us.
What could be better?
To clarify, the bachelorette party itself is not in Vegas. We’re not as rambunctious as all that. I just think 70 year old women act differently in Vegas and that is the breed of old lady I will be channeling. Sorry for the confusion.
Bachelorette party? In Vegas? Pretty dress?
I am so jealous of you at this moment.
You calling that purse Pursey Galore, makes me fall in love with you all over again.
Okay, this is why I'm glad a lot of my girlfriends haven't gotten (is that correct grammar?) married yet.
I made it through most of college without having to attend parties that START at midnight.
Parties should start with food, which means they should start at dinnertime. They should also end with food, which means the cookie I shove in my mouth before I get into bed at 10:30pm.
I dig your old lady vibe.
(Like the way that Sara, above, thinks, but it's pretzels that are shoved in before bedtime. Or ice cream.)
Have a GREAT time in Vegas. When I”m wearing my “I love vulgar and stupid movies” hat, I find The Hangover really funny, so please head to Caesar's Palace and make inquiries about C's former home. Preferably to someone stupid enough to engage in the conversation with you. Then pls report back.
Thank you.
That sounds fun – in an old lady kind of way
Good times. I'm not sure about the shaningins me and Pursey will get up to.
haha! Awesome!
So in light of your Spinal tap reference, are you the patron saint of quality handbags?
I hope you don't have so much fun that you spontaneously combust. Because you know…”dozens of people spontaneously combust each year.”
Have fun turning it up to 11!
I've said this before. I can't wait to be old so I can say whatever the hell I want and noone will say or think anything other than, “yup she's batty!!”
It's been too long since I've been to Vegas. I need to go again and pay more attention this time.
Obnoxious! I love that!
Yeah, I'm thinking that your new persona might be fun! I can picture that 70 year-old Vegas Grandma….seen her a few times.
Have fun with Pursey!
I have total and utter faith that Pursey Galore will enhance the party in ways nothing other than an Elvis impersonator with double jointed hips could do.
And since I don't have one of *those* to mail you, The Purse will just have to do.
You are wonderful, you.
hilarious and very cool. (but i didn't realize the purse was tacky. awesome.)
Love the purse, but really love the reason why you are carrying it and the cause you are working for!!
We are basically in love with Pursey Galore and the 70 year old Vegas woman. Thank you. Just thank you.
Pursey Galore is my favorite (shhh! don't tell the others)!
also, my Aunt Joy really is a 70 year old lady who lives in Vegas. she wears sparkly fanny packs and bedazzled hats and says racist things loudly because she's deaf. she's also a master of the buffet and the penny slots. true story.
Yep. It's official. I love you.
I'm down with sending money to encourage crazy behavior. I ALWAYS encourage crazy behavior. And for the record, I am planning to be the crazy old lady who gardens naked but in a giant straw hat and people will just shake their heads and say “Oh her… she's so… eccentric.”
this is all too awesome. i think pursey galore at a bachelorette party is beyond the greatest idea ever! and there better be a LOT of pictures!!
I wanted to let you know, I blogged about Blog Brew review!
http://thepunkrockmom.blogspot.com/2010/08/joy-of-giving-birth-and-blog-brew.html
Thank you (and AJ) so much for letting me contribute!
<3MaryAnne
Pursey Galore is awesome. Truly awesome.
OMG. Pursey Galore and Purse and Boots. I can't think of anything to say cuz those just crack me up!
Remember to sanitize it properly before you send it to the next stop.
Some 70-year-old gmas can really get down! Can't wait for the pix!!