Awkward... but Awesome!

Mel is preggers. Totally obvious for several weeks now (she's four months), but she wasn't telling anyone. And after that one time when we all just outright asked if she was, and she said no, and we all felt really bad, none of us have said a word about it.

Well, on the way to Berlin, one of our directors asked me if Melissa had told Ari about being pregnant yet. Because I didn't want her to feel bad for letting the cat out of the bag, I just said no.

On Tuesday, Mel was back at work after having been out with a stomach virus for a day and the director asked her, in front of a group of us in the hallway, "Was it baby stuff?"

Mel said, "No, but thanks for spilling the beans! I hadn't told Kathy and Crystal yet!"

Then everyone felt bad. Melissa had told the office while C and I were out the last Friday and was worried she'd hurt our feelings. The director didn't know we didn't know (for certain anyway, I mean seriously, she is REALLY pregnant), and felt bad for saying anything. I felt bad for not telling the director I didn't know before she told me on the trip. Way AWKWARD.

But now everyone knows for certain. We're all so happy for her!!


Saturday 9: It's Not Unusual (1965)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Check here.

Unfamiliar????!  I grew up with this and all other Tom Jones songs in constant rotation on the record player. Mom was an uberfan!

1) In this song, Tom sings that "it's not unusual to go out at any time." Will you be "out and about" this weekend?
It's rainy this weekend, but we'll probably go see a movie. We had a fabulous dinner at Scott-n-Julie's last night.

2) Before his music career took off, Tom supported himself and his young family by working as a vacuum cleaner salesman. Could the room you're in right now benefit from a thorough cleaning with a vacuum?
Nope! Lauren vacuumed recently.

3) You can purchase a verified Tom Jones autograph on eBay for $299 (or the best offer). When you were growing up, did you collect signatures and sayings from your friends? (Autograph book? Yearbook? Cast?)
I collected autographs from celebs when I was growing up. I also had an autograph book and yearbooks with signatures from friends. Never had a cast.

4) At the height of his popularity, female fans would throw their panties onstage at Tom Jones. Sam can't imagine doing this, and not just because she's not that crazy about Tom Jones. She'd be embarrassed because her underwear drawer could use a serious refresh. If you could choose one new article of clothing to add to your wardrobe today, what would it be? 
A casual top.

5) "Tom Jones" is also the name of character in a famous 18th century novel. Tell us about a character from a book you wish you were friends with in real life.
The last book character friend I wanted to have was Pippi Longstocking, in my elementary school days. Can we do movie instead? In that case, I would say Annie from Bridesmaids.

6) When this song was popular in March 1965, Sarah Jessica Parker of Sex and the City fame was born. Do you share your birthday with anyone famous?
Marvin Gaye

7) Also in 1965, when this song was a hit, Americans were riveted by the Gemini space program and children all over the country wanted to be astronauts. Think back to your childhood: When you were in first or second grade, what did you want to be when you grew up?
a doctor

8) Fifty years ago, the most popular headache reliever was aspirin, and you could buy a bottle of 200 tablets for just $1. Do you have any aspirin in your medicine chest right now?
I do!

9) Random question: You've just entered a public restroom. Would you rather find a paper towel dispenser or hot air hand dryer?
Paper towel dispenser, please.