This Is What Happens Why You Fly Across the Country…

by rachaelgking on January 25, 2010 · 70 comments

…To surprise your GBF for his birthday.

SURPRISEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

65 and sunny? YES. And also, PLEASE.

Some fancy mansion where they were "filming". No big deal.

The effects of juice box wine take hold.

Because it's LA, and this shiz just happens.

Ladies represent.

The other besties!

Three pitchers of margs. I mean, uh, dinner...

I love you, Tommy. Happy Birthday baby!!!!!

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{ 69 comments }

1 Meghan January 25, 2010 at 1:12 pm: Looks like a fun trip. And I love your tshirt. The next trip is to visit me, right? Right!?! Thought so.
2 Nikki January 25, 2010 at 1:49 pm: 3 pitchers of margaritas? Dinner of champions. That sun looks amazing.
.-= Nikki´s last blog ..Dinner with the Cougs =-.
3 brad January 25, 2010 at 1:56 pm: I’ve been looking for Elmo for weeks. He owes me. He knows why.
.-= brad´s last blog ..step 1: remove compulsion from expectation =-.
4 Mary January 25, 2010 at 2:05 pm: Fun! I’ve only been to LA once, but I would move to CA in a heartbeat.
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Blogging is a Thing of Beauty =-.
5 clairemontgomerymd January 25, 2010 at 2:06 pm: did you have your boobs done while you were there? they are looking great!
.-= clairemontgomerymd´s last blog ..i’m not proud =-.
6 Kim January 25, 2010 at 2:09 pm: GBFs are the best!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Who Moved My Sarcasm? =-.
7 Jessica @ How Sweet January 25, 2010 at 2:26 pm: I could live off of margaritas!!
8 Lisa January 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm: OK, without being all weird and creepy, can I just say that your boobs look amazing?
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..A note from The Universe. =-.
9 Narm January 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm: Why did Elmo look stoned? I thought I was supposed to be stoned when watching Elmo – not he be stoned looking at me. I’m freaking out, man.
.-= Narm´s last blog ..The Favre Side =-.
10 Shannon January 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm: I’ve always wanted a GBF. How exactly do you get one?
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..Stripper Pink =-.
11 Alana @ The Good Girl Gone Blog January 25, 2010 at 2:33 pm: I’m so jealous of the warm weather!
.-= Alana @ The Good Girl Gone Blog´s last blog ..Sunday Confessional: I’m such a homebody =-.
12 Amber from Girl with the Red Hair January 25, 2010 at 2:37 pm: FUN! That is so cool you flew across the country to surprise him. Love it!!
.-= Amber from Girl with the Red Hair´s last blog ..TMM Featured Career: Software Developer =-.
13 Ben January 25, 2010 at 2:38 pm: I barely survived my reunion with Best Friend Nick. I hope you fared better.
.-= Ben´s last blog ..I’m already hoarse =-.
14 k8 January 25, 2010 at 2:38 pm: Sunshine. And short sleeves. And Gay Boyfriends, oh my! I still want to kill mine with a shovel. Maybe we need a vacation.
.-= k8´s last blog ..Dating Advice =-.
15 Adam L. January 25, 2010 at 2:40 pm: Trips to southern California in mid/late-January are the best. I went down there last winter for my cousin’s wedding, and contemplated not coming back to dreary Illinois… unfortunately, I had to. That’s just how it goes, I guess.

Good times!
.-= Adam L.´s last blog ..Hey You! =-.
16 Julie January 25, 2010 at 2:43 pm: juice box wine? ? amazing weekend I’m sure!! looks like you had a brilliant time!!
.-= Julie´s last blog ..That Time I Read Tucker Max, Got the Stink Eye, and Almost Yakked… =-.
17 Chloie January 25, 2010 at 2:58 pm: Looks like an amazing trip!
18 Margarita January 25, 2010 at 3:00 pm: It looks like you had a ton of fun. Did you tickle Elmo??
.-= Margarita´s last blog ..Elementary School, and what I did to be normal. =-.
19 Daffy January 25, 2010 at 3:00 pm: Did you cop a feel on Elmo? I totally would’ve done a gender check
.-= Daffy´s last blog ..Memoir Monday – When I Am Old Enough For Diapers =-.
20 Kristin January 25, 2010 at 3:01 pm: Heyyyyyyy, aren’t some pics of a certain get together missing? You are the best bestie ever lady!
.-= Kristin´s last blog ..Shopaholic Saturday =-.
21 Alice January 25, 2010 at 3:02 pm: i was in cali last week, but it was for WORK and i was trapped inside during all daylight hours. i call a redo.
.-= Alice´s last blog ..MOOOOOSE-TAASH =-.
22 Lee the Hot Flash Queen January 25, 2010 at 3:03 pm: Looks like you had a great time, but I just got a mug from Love harder!! Can’t wait to get it!!
.-= Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..The Big Puma =-.
23 Katy Mary January 25, 2010 at 3:20 pm: Looks like you had a blast! Wish it was 65 and sunny here!!
.-= Katy Mary´s last blog ..Will I Flip for Flip Video? =-.
24 T. The Destructor January 25, 2010 at 3:21 pm: I will be doing this exact thing with my soul sista in June…can’t wait for some of that West Hollywood lovin!
25 Marie January 25, 2010 at 3:33 pm: Did you send the 60 degree weather our way? Because if so, THANK YOU.

Please tell me you tickled Elmo.
.-= Marie´s last blog ..Break Free =-.
26 cavy January 25, 2010 at 3:39 pm: thanks for sending the east coast a heat wave – now if only it was sunny, too… And i ditto Claire!
27 colby January 25, 2010 at 3:47 pm: I am completely in favor of the liquid dinner.
.-= colby´s last blog ..I come to you today with a list and some pics =-.
28 Mike January 25, 2010 at 4:17 pm: Were you having dinner with KATHY GRIFFIN?????!?!?!?!
.-= Mike´s last blog ..Your Spaz needs a favor. =-.
29 Mara January 25, 2010 at 4:17 pm: what a fun outing! It looks like you had a great time!
30 Iva January 25, 2010 at 4:47 pm: oh how nice!! what a fun surprise! great bday for your friend!!
.-= Iva´s last blog ..Minx Nails =-.
31 Lindsay January 25, 2010 at 4:49 pm: You were in LA! I wish I had known, I have all kinds of food recommendations for visitors. Oh well, next time
.-= Lindsay´s last blog ..Sundays are for Stressing =-.
32 Mo January 25, 2010 at 4:55 pm: I’m just bitter because I wasn’t invited.
.-= Mo´s last blog ..Snoring aside, do I really deserve this? =-.
33 Cindy January 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm: Very nice!!! )))
.-= Cindy´s last blog ..Life’s Vicissitudes =-.
34 Allison January 25, 2010 at 5:13 pm: I love when I’m in LA for work. I wish I had more time to hang out because all I see are restaurants and the inside of my hotel. Nice hotel, but still.
.-= Allison´s last blog ..Forever 21 (at least in my mind) =-.
35 Jaxie January 25, 2010 at 5:34 pm: Looks a helluva lot better than the 20 degrees and snow we’re having in Minnesota right now.

That pic with Elmo? Effing ridic. And also? AWESOME.
.-= Jaxie´s last blog ..Heartbreak =-.
36 katelin January 25, 2010 at 6:23 pm: so sad i couldn’t make it out yesterday, but looks like you had a fabulous time! and i’m pretty sure the sun came out just for you because man was it rainy and gross last week, haha.
.-= katelin´s last blog ..All about the weekend. =-.
37 J January 25, 2010 at 6:35 pm: Those costumed characters always scare the piss out of me. I can only imagine what those people have turned into after 5 hours in the LA sun…
.-= J´s last blog ..Mo’ Money – Seriously =-.
38 lbluca77 January 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm: You came to LA and the only famous person you saw was Elmo? I hear Elmo is a total douche about signing autographs too.
39 Julie Q January 25, 2010 at 7:46 pm: So JEALOUS! You are such a kick ass friend to travel cross the country to surprise someone on their birthday! (mines in July, btw) lol
40 Herding Cats January 25, 2010 at 7:57 pm: Awww my hometown! Hope you had a good trip! And what a lovely friend you are!
.-= Herding Cats´s last blog ..If I could time travel…. =-.
41 Ela January 25, 2010 at 8:33 pm: You are so awesome to fly ‘cross the country.

Elmo is stinkin’ huge. Thanks for the nightmares to come, RiLu!
.-= Ela´s last blog ..Please Know… =-.
42 Gladys January 25, 2010 at 8:39 pm: You were in L.A.? Why didn’t you call me? I would have driven 50 miles to see you make an ass of yourself! Oh wait I don’t have to you post it on here. (but I would have driven up there anyway.)
43 Stephen K January 25, 2010 at 9:17 pm: Sorry, say what? You lost me at the picture of ELMO

ps Glad to hear Love Harder is doing so well, it’s wonderful what the interwebz can when its power is used for good!
.-= Stephen K´s last blog ..A-Z of Cinematic Uplifting =-.
44 RomanticComedee January 25, 2010 at 9:38 pm: Love it. I’ve never been to the west coast, except for 2 hours in the San Fran airport on the way home from Idaho. I think I have LA envy.
45 Stephanie @ Geezees January 25, 2010 at 9:40 pm: I love that you flew across country to surprise him What a great friend!
.-= Stephanie @ Geezees´s last blog ..What to put on OUR canvas bus roll art?? My kitchen is done! =-.
46 mandy January 25, 2010 at 10:19 pm: Sounds like a great time!!
47 meleah rebeccah January 25, 2010 at 10:29 pm: Happy Birthday Tommy.

Looks like you had a GREAT time in LA!
.-= meleah rebeccah´s last blog ..Everyone Needs A Little Evelyn! =-.
48 AnnQ January 25, 2010 at 11:16 pm: Looks like it was so much fun! Gotta love a liquid dinner
.-= AnnQ´s last blog ..Can Long Distance Relationships Work? =-.
49 Nora January 25, 2010 at 11:31 pm: What!? You got to take your picture with Elmo?

And were in 65 degree weather? I’m officially jealous.
.-= Nora´s last blog ..Cake or Death? =-.
50 emily January 26, 2010 at 12:25 am: aren’t surprise vacations the best?
.-= emily´s last blog ..in love… =-.
51 Andhari January 26, 2010 at 12:29 am: Oh woooow I loveee what I see, I need to go to LA very soon. You and Elmo are the cutest :p
52 Adrienzgirl January 26, 2010 at 5:01 am: That Margarita dinner looked like FUN!
.-= Adrienzgirl´s last blog ..SPECIAL PREMIER =-.
53 ExMi January 26, 2010 at 5:02 am: how cool is that picture of you and elmo – my Kid would go mad for that – he is SUCH an elmo fan. gets such a kick out of me wearing a t-shirt with elmo’s face that says under it (even though he has no idea what it means) Elmo Groupie.

looks like you had fun. naaaaice!
.-= ExMi´s last blog ..Things I Learnt From Hanging Out In a Dodgy Pool Bar =-.
54 jen - tsk January 26, 2010 at 6:20 am: Aww, I love Elmo (kind of!). I am seriously excited about my Love Harder mug (which hasn’t arrived yet damn it!!) x
.-= jen – tsk´s last blog ..Ode To…You…I guess!? =-.
55 nashe January 26, 2010 at 7:55 am: Elmo!!! He actually looks kinda drunk.
.-= nashe´s last blog ..When Being Corny is Deadly =-.
56 Hermia January 26, 2010 at 8:14 am: Awh amazing!!!
You must’ve had so much fun!
.-= Hermia´s last blog ..Imagine the wonderful creature created if Tim Burton and Tim Walker had a baby…. =-.
57 Maxie January 26, 2010 at 8:29 am: I don’t like you being gone. Don’t ever leave me again.
.-= Maxie´s last blog ..Texts From Last Night: The Giveaway =-.
58 Scottina January 26, 2010 at 8:36 am: I’m in lurrrrve
.-= Scottina´s last blog ..scottinacoutura: SINCE WHEN IS GOSSIP GIRL ON WEDNESDAYS!?!?!?! =-.
59 carissajaded January 26, 2010 at 9:23 am: What a fun trip!!! I’ve only been to LA once and I didn’t get to even really leave my hotel room. I’m jealous!!! Also, I’m so happy to see the Love Harder campaign is going so well. Congrats and nice work!!!
.-= carissajaded´s last blog ..My many faces =-.
60 Nickie January 26, 2010 at 10:04 am: Looks like you had an awesome time. =)
.-= Nickie´s last blog ..Fam[ily]. =-.
61 hanako66 January 26, 2010 at 2:58 pm: i so wish that i could have been there…you need to come back and soooon!
.-= hanako66´s last blog ..I have dreams of orca whales and owls =-.
62 Brooke January 26, 2010 at 5:02 pm: I randomly flew to LA last weekend as well I think I need to go back. The weather sure beats this winter crap.
.-= Brooke´s last blog ..Surprisingly, They Aren’t Planning Their Wedding… =-.
63 Corrie January 26, 2010 at 6:12 pm: I agree, looks like a great trip. I remember those days…footloose and fancy free. A dozen years left and counting…(baby is almost eight).
64 Random Musings January 26, 2010 at 6:51 pm: Glad you missed the torrential downpours of last week!

We’re so spoiled here in Southern California. My husband believes 65 is way too cold for sunny weather.
65 Kayla January 26, 2010 at 10:35 pm: It looks like you guys had one amazing time!! That definitely would be one hell of a surprise too LOL
Happy Birthday to your friend!
.-= Kayla´s last blog ..Mother Nature Incarnate-Holzfurhaus =-.
66 John January 26, 2010 at 10:49 pm: Pulled up my latest twitter list and noticed that you stopped following, and now I feel like I have to do the same and pull the blogroll link. For pride, if nothing else. Dang it, as I really enjoyed following and playing along.
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69 casey February 2, 2010 at 10:05 pm: you have a cute figure.
.-= casey´s last blog ..Friday Thoughts =-.