August 5th 1962

Tomorrow is the anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's death. 46 years ago she was taken from the world. As I told you in my earlier blog my love affair with Marilyn began when I was in the 11th grade and still continues today. I wanted to share with you a very special moment, a moment that I will remember for the rest of my life.

Back in October of 1999, Christie's Auction house was set to auction off Marilyn Monroe's possessions. For a limited time they opened it up to the public for viewing, I of course could not have missed this. So I set up a trip with some friends, who had already visited the auction house, and we were on our way to NYC.

As we approached the auction house I could feel myself getting very nervous. I was about to see and possibly feel most of Marilyn's possessions. I broke down in tears as we entered the auction house. I was surrounded by Marilyn, her voice was playing softly in the background and her items we laid out for the world to admire. Since we got there very early there wasn't many people in the place, which was nice because I could take my time gazing at all the items.

As we approached a jewelry case, there was a women with white gloves standing behind it. I looked down and saw the wedding band that was given to Marilyn by Joe DiMaggio. One diamond was missing. Since there was no one there yet, I asked the white gloved woman if she could take it out of the case, she could see the excitement in my eyes, and very carefully she took it out of the case. I stared at it for a good 5 minutes. Trying to imagine it on Marilyn's ring finger.

I moved on, next was the piano that was her mothers, a white baby grand. It was purchased by Mariah Carey for a cool $500,000. I wondered all over the place trying to imagine how Marilyn brushed her hair, how she sat on her couches, and the books. She was quite the reader, there was a whole room full of books. However my friends that I was with said that they wanted to save the best for last.

As we approached a room in the back of the auction house, I was told to keep my eyes shut. Nervously I was brought to a room, that seemed very dark. I didn't want to peek, so I kept my eyes shut. I was put into position, and then told to open my eyes.

There it was...the "Happy Birthday Mr. President" dress. Floating in mid-air. Lights shining, it was completely see-thru. I fell to the ground and started to cry. There were security guards all over the place and one ran over to me and pulled me up and asked me if I was ok. I was shaking, I told him I was fine, just a huge fan. He laughed at me and gave me a smile.

I approached the dress and just stared at it. She was in this dress, she was sewn into this dress. She may have only worn it for a few minutes, but that dress is a part of history and I was able to experience it.

I will never forget that experience, not for the rest of my life. I was able to experience Marilyn, and not many people can say that.

So on the anniversay of her death, lets remember Marilyn for who she was. A real person with a dream. Her dream came true, but ended much too soon.

Marilyn Monroe- Thanks Meg!

So first, I want to thank Megan for getting me started on this topic. For those of you who don't know, Meg and I happen to be the 2 nuttiest Marilyn Monroe fans out there. I wanted to tell you all how I became so enamoured by her (Marilyn, not Megan!!)

It all started when I was in the 11th grade. I had Mrs. Coco for English and I adored her. One day she gave us an assignment, write a biography on someone - dead or alive. I pondered and pondered on who I should write about. I was at a loss. I confided in Mrs. Coco and asked her to give me some ideas as I couldn't think of a single person that I wanted to spend time researching.

She said to me in her sweet voice "Why don't you try Marilyn Monroe, I think you will really enjoy her story".

Ok I thought. At that point in my life I heard of her, but didn't really know her. All I knew was that she was blond and died very young.

So the research began. This was when the internet was just coming into play, and I can still remember sitting in the library on the "internet" finding any information I could on Marilyn Monroe. I became so obsessed that I even began reading books on her! Just for fun!

When I turned in my report to Mrs. Coco, I felt so proud. All my research, all the time I put into it. I was so happy about this report, and I was even happier because I discovered Marilyn Monroe. The timeless blond beauty, that the world adored.

And so the obsession began. I started to collect anything and everything Marilyn Monroe. I have an amazing collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, and I cherish all of it!

I often ask myself what would the world be like if Marilyn's life wasnt cut short? Would she still have as much of an impact today if she was alive?

Marilyn would have turned 83 on June 1st this year.

August 5th she will be dead for 46 years.

RIP

Estelle Getty

"Sophia Petrillo"

Been too long!

The last time I posted a blog was way back in June. Yes folks thats right, July is coming to a close. Do you know what that means? It means that my wedding is creeping up closer and closer and I am not freaking out! Weird isnt it? You would think that by now, I would be a psycho bridezilla who only talks about her wedding and doesnt let anyone else speak. To be quite honest with you, I get annoyed when people ask me about my wedding. Is that bad? Its the same stupid question every day..."So you ready for the big day?" Well dummy what the heck do you think!? That I am not prepared for something that I have been planning for over a year? Come on, thats a dumb question. But me begin the "sweet" person I am, I play it off and just politely say "yes I am totally ready"(fake smile) "just want it to be here". And I walk away as quickly as possible! GET OUT OF THE BREAK ROOM I tell myself!! I sometimes avoid it all together because I cant deal with people asking the same stupid question. I had someone actually ask me a week ago if I got my dress!??!?!?!!! Like are you kidding me! Its a month away from my wedding day, do you really think that I dont have my dress!!! UGH. I have finally realized that I hate people, or at least stupid people. And there are an awful lot of them in my office.....

Albert or Marilyn

This is the craziest thing I've seen in a long time. You have to get out of your seat and walk away from your computer. People may think you're crazy. But it's well worth it.

When you look at this picture close up, you see Albert Einstein, but if you stand about fifteen feet away, the picture will become Marilyn Monroe.

T9 texting

And why the hell does the word "foot" show on first on T9 when texting, when all you are trying to text is "DONT"!! Who uses the word "foot" that often! Try it and you will be as annoyed as I am right now!

And so the stress begins

Let the stress begin. With 79 days left till the wedding its all starting to get to me. I have, as most would say, been a very calm bride. Not letting to much get to me. But then it happend, yesterday, like a bat out of hell. I was completey fine, at work, watching the mongrals swarm the freezer for the ice cream that just arrived, when all the sudden, I lost it. Crying like a baby. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME. As soon as I get to my parents, its starts again. Waterfalls shooting out of my eyes! WTF!!! This is not me, I will not get stressed! Its something about the word "wedding" that makes EVERY bride stress, those who say "I didnt stress over my wedding" are freaking liars! I dont care if you are freaking JLO, and have a million people doing things for you, if you are a bride you will stress!! FAVORS, INVITATIONS, REHEARSAL DINNER, FAVORS, GUEST LIST! It will all make you stress!!!!!!! And to top things off I have to be at work every day and deal with 220 kids who get excited when the ice cream man arrives, literally pushing him out of the way as he stocks the freezer!!! For those of you who dont realize the 220 kids I am talking about are actually my fellow employees! What will become of me....