Stef vs Nor'easter: My Trip to Pennsylvania

My recent trip to Pennsylvania began with a slightly rocky start. Luckily, everything went uphill from there and resulted in a great trip to a place I had never been, to visit an equally great guy.

Snow!

I made the trip to visit my boyfriend and see where he lived and worked. At the same time, this trip would afford me the chance to meet his parents and oldest friends. Initially, there were plans to sight-see throughout the Lehigh Valley area, visit Philadelphia and possibly New York (Staten Island). But, even with the best laid plans and all that jazz, a snow storm--in March--put a halt to things.

It all started with a cancelled flight. Originally, I was to fly into Allentown, PA (with a layover in Chicago). On the morning of my flight, in the airport shuttle, I received a notification that my second flight had been cancelled. I arrived at the airport and was taken to the customer service desk. After a search for another flight, my options were looking dismal and involved a red eye flight to Newark. I called my boyfriend (waking him from slumber) in the early morning hours and asked for advice. We worked our way through the options and as a last result, he suggested Scranton, PA. It wound up being available for the same arrival time and still through Chicago. This, of course, meant that he had to drive an hour to Scranton in order to pick me up, but at least it wasn't from Newark, with a day of delay, and during a snowstorm.

People were either trying to beat the storm as I was, or escaping it. Luckily with the new flight plans, I managed to stay one step ahead of the storm the entire way before it hit in full force the next day. 14 inches of snow later, I shoveled snow for the first time. It was exhausting but fun and I would gladly do it again, trading desert summers for East Coast winters in a heartbeat. People always call me crazy when I make that statement, but I know I was not made for the blistering heat of Arizona. I was made for the cold!

The calm after the storm.

Shoveled sidewalk.

The snow and the act of shoveling it for a good portion of the day, resulted in a very lazy subsequent day. It was spent on the couch watching movies and the season one DVD box set of Supernatural. The roads were only slightly better the next day when we ventured out to have dinner with Jason's father (his mother was away on a trip at the time). Afterwards, there was another movie and more Supernatural (it's a favorite of mine and he was nice enough to indulge me with starting the show from the beginning). The next couple days involved much of the same except for venturing out further to a couple shopping centers to wander around, have lunch and get steps in. I recently bought a Fitbit, so a large portion of the week involved a lot of walking around the house (many times) to reach my daily step goal and stay active as much as the weather and vacation laziness would allow.

Me and Jason.

The start of the weekend was marked by a Skype call with Canadian friends; for their podcast, "How Was Your Week, Honey?" Both of us were on with Chris and Kristin, a lovely married couple we met through podcasting, who asked us to discuss the "origin story" of our relationship and the week we'd had thus far. It was a lot of fun and we had great conversations, but the whole thing wound up going so long that we didn't end with them until 3:00 am. The podcast was released in two parts, which can be found here and here. With how long we were chatting, naturally the first day of the weekend was spent in a lazy fashion once again.

We did make up for the laziness with a trip back to Scranton. This time to visit Chris and Zapata, two long time friends who conveniently lived a couple blocks apart from each other. We spent time with Chris and his family, learning a lot of interesting things about the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild video game, and chatting in their home. After that we picked Zapata up at his place and went out for lunch at a local diner. It was an enjoyable time meeting Jason's friends and also getting to learn some new things about him. The day ended with dinner at his parents’ house where I was finally able to meet his mom in person. We had a delicious meal, great conversation, and finished the evening with a movie: The Big Chill.

Me in front of the Steel Stacks.

Steel Stacks at night.

We packed the most activities into the last two days. The first of which was spent visiting the Steel Stacks (an old steel manufacturing facility which now holds events and festivals), the Sands Casino Resort and mall, a flea market, and a bowling alley. Then on the day I was flying out, we had lunch with Jason's mom after a quick tour of the workplace so I could meet his co-workers and boss. Afterwards, we wandered around to walk off the food and, again, make sure that I got my steps in. A short stop at Coca-Cola Park (the baseball field where the local team the Iron Pigs play), rounded out the trip.

The better bowler.

I was made aware, at some point during the trip, that the first leg of my return (Allentown to Newark) would not be by plane but by a United Bus. I'd never heard of such a thing, but was reassured that it would be a simple process by Jason's mother, who had taken the bus before. It did end up being very simple, but I had not realized that I would not be going through security at Allentown so we had a lot of time to kill. This wasn't a bad thing and I think it did help to make the goodbyes a bit easier. The hour and a half long bus ride felt like no time at all and I arrived with an hour to spare before my flight boarded. This was a good thing, because the line to get through security was super long, but it moved swift enough. Then it was a five hour flight back to Phoenix from Newark. Another good thing to note: my seat was upgraded for free at the gate to an economy plus seat. They were moving people around and they put me in an emergency exit row, but this meant more leg room so I wasn't complaining.

All in all, it was a great trip that could have started out poorly but luckily didn't and allowed me to spend an enjoyable week with Jason. I can honestly recommend the Lehigh Valley area to anyone looking to visiting this charming and historically rich area. As I was told during my stay, Lehigh Valley is the third largest metropolitan in Pennsylvania (comprised of Allentown, Easton, and Bethlehem), behind Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. I only saw a small portion of Bethlehem and Allentown. So if you're ever in the area, do go and explore.

Steel Stacks

Spring into April: Tips to Help Prepare for Spring

It's that time of year again. The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. Spring is in the air and it's time to put winter in the rear-view mirror. 

There are a lot of things that happen or can happen, maybe even should happen when Spring rolls around. Some of them halted by the cold weather of winter or due to changing priorities. Whatever the reason for changing habits over to more appropriate winter ones, once the days start to get longer it's time to embrace the vernal equinox again.

So here are five tips to help you do just that.

1) De-clutter

There's just something about winter that justifies a burrowing mentality. You tend to collect things, or receive things(Christmas, Hanukkah, etc) and not necessarily put those things away. It's ok, you can admit it, a little bit of laziness is a part of the turf when it comes to winter. 

Those books you have piled on top of your desk, the mail in a stack right beside the books, the jackets and scarfs hung over chairs. It's time for those things to go. 

You don't want to open the blinds or curtains and throw open the windows to let in that spring sunshine and fresh air, only for it to highlight the clutter that is EVERYWHERE. 

Hang up the scarfs, put the books away on a shelf and shred all that excess mail that you don't need anymore. It will make it all the more easier to dust and use that desk for what is was intended to be used.

2) Change Up the Wardrobe

You've put away the scarfs and gloves, but don't stop there. 

I tend to move my clothes around twice a year, in the winter and the spring. When it begins to get cold outside, I will dig out the jackets, sweaters and long sleeve shirts. They will all be moved to the side of the closet closer to the door; it's all about the ease of access.

Therefore, logic dictates, I do it all again when the weather begins to get warmer. This time with the t-shirts, tank tops, and blouses.

This isn't a must, but I don't have a huge closet. So if I can shove clothes I won't need for months off to one side, and only use one door, I will.

3) Get Outside

With warm weather comes outdoor activities. Don't waste any time to stretch out those muscles that may not have gotten as much attention during those winter months as they could have. 

Pick back up with hobbies you like to do outside or find new ones. The options really are endless. You can go for picnics or walks through the park. Head to the local zoo or an outdoor shopping area. 

Go rediscover those places you frequented the last time the weather was great, and maybe add a few new places to that list while you're at it.

4) Fight Allergies

Now if you're like me, Spring is not always the kindest to allergy sufferers. I live in a dusty and dry desert climate, so I'm no stranger to allergies through out the year. But they tend to seem a little worse once March and April roll around. 

There's no way to avoid blooming flowers and pollen in the springtime. It's nice to see blossoming trees and wild flowers growing in the woods. It's a pretty sight to behold after the empty, dead look that trees and plants were afforded by Winter.

So if you have allergies, don't let that stop you from enjoying the outdoors and the fantastic weather. There are a lot of great products out there to help stave off the effects of pollen and those other silly allergens.

5) Unruly Weather Alternatives

Drip drop drip. Little April showers.

Living in Arizona, our rainy days tend to be few and far between. Unless it's July and August(the monsoon season), that's when we see the majority of our rain for the year.

But for those of you who live in more humid climates, Spring often brings rain with it. So while you would prefer to be done with dreary cloudy days, use these days to your advantage as well. I for one love dreary cloudy days(and not just because I live in a desert and it's a rare break from the at times harsh sun), because it always tends to put me in the right mood for reading. 

I love reading books, to the point where the lack of space on my shelves has not stopped me from buying more. But now a days, you don't have to limit yourself to books. It's just as easy to curl up with an e-reader or tablet and wile away the rainy hours with a great story. 

Of course, what kind of blogger would I be if I didn't also recommend reading blogs as well, if you're not in the mood for a novel. There are so many different blogs out there, with varied topics for you to read. You obviously found this one, or have been a faithful reader for a while(welcome to the new folks and thank you all for reading). 

But don't be shy, branch out and subscribe to more blogs. You are guaranteed to find plenty more that you'll be interested in. I actually was recently made aware of a blog from iRazoo. They are an online survey company where you can take surveys to earn points which you can then redeem for gift cards. Their blog offers tips and advice on a variety of topics including a rundown on how to get the most out of their website. I haven't had the chance to check out their surveys yet, but it does seem interesting and would certainly help pass the time while you're trapped inside by rainy weather.

Some of my current go-to blogs that I would highly recommend are AgentPalmer.com, Honey Bears and Sydney Beans, and the Crimson Circle Club. The first is a geek pop culture blog with fun content and honest spoiler-free reviews of books, music, TV shows and movies. The second is a family blog by a lovely Canadian who uses her blog to share her experiences as a wife and busy mom of two girls. The last is a blog written by a group of women dealing with subject matter ranging from dog walking to thought provoking discussion topics.

So there you have it. Some tips to help you usher in the Spring. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a book to enjoy on the patio.

Out with the Old and In with the New

It's a new year, 2017. We have said goodbye to the previous year of 2016, and now we can look ahead to the future.

But before we do that, let's take a look back at the past year.

Blue Oyster Club.

January: The highlights in January included the beginning of an extended visit from my sister and niece, and a Fog Hat/Blue Oyster Club concert with friends.

February: Not much to say about February. Moving right along...

March: Mom and I had a great time hanging out with friends for St. Patrick's Day at O'Conner's Pub. March also saw me rocking some new glasses.

April: EPIC FAMILY GAME NIGHT! Ok, maybe not so epic, but it was a lot of fun and a great way to wrap up my sister's visit before she and my niece returned home.

UK Group

May: The nice weather brought about patio usage at home--but across the pond, I was able to experience authentic English weather. I visited friends in the UK, attended a Supernatural convention in Birmingham, and toured London.

June: The weekend of June 2nd, I once again volunteered for Phoenix Comicon. Then the weekend after that, I spent Friday evening at the Supernatural Phoenix Convention held at the Renaissance in Glendale. I joined my friends to get photos with Rob Benedict and Richard Speight Jr, which led to me and my friend Amber winding up in the opening credits of the duo's new series, Kings of Con.

Amber, Rob Benedict, Me, Dick Speight Jr.

July: My sister and niece returned, along with my brother-in-law, to visit for just over a week. We got to celebrate my adorable niece's 2nd birthday. July also saw the final matches of the Copa America Centenario and the Europe Cup; both soccer tournaments ended with sad results for Argentina in the Copa and Germany in the Europe Cup.

August: GISHWHES! Yes, I once again participated in the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen. This year I dressed as a cheerleader in a grocery store, except my outfit was made of vegetables. I sang a rap about Leif Erikson while dressed as a viking. I also painted my face as a portion of the Arizona flag for our group photo. It was a lot of fun, as always.

Annaleis, Neil, Nine and Zero.

September: Napa F**king Valley (That's a shout out to the twitter account run by friends, Neil and Annaleis)! Mom and I drove to Napa, CA to visit Neil and Annaleis, my friends and the hosts of the Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks podcast. We had a fantastic trip and Neil and Annaleis were kind enough to let us stay in their home. I think our favorite part of the entire trip was getting to tour Skywalker Ranch, where Annaleis works.

Podtoberfest 2 in Michigan.

October: At the beginning of October I went on another trip, this time to Michigan. The plan: finally meet podcasting friends (Jay, Grant, Bill, Dave, Doug, and Paula) in person and take part in the second annual Podtoberfest. Podtoberfest was the 24 hour podcast fest created by a group of podcasters and writers for the 7 Days A Geek podcast. In 2015 it was 24 hours straight through and this past year it was broken up into two 12-hour segments, followed by lots of hanging out time. Not to mention, a first date with Jason (now officially the boyfriend).

Jaimee, me, and mom in Bisbee, AZ.

November: In November, mom and I took a trip down to Southern Arizona to visit my friend Jaimee in Sierra Vista. We accompanied Jaimee to Bisbee, AZ for a music festival, which found us wandering the streets and bar hopping to see a bunch of different bands.

Hanukkah gifts 1-4.

December: One of my favorite months of the year yielded my first experience with Hanukkah presents from my thoughtful and excellent gift-giving boyfriend. It was also an interesting Christmas. My mom flew to Tennessee to spend the holiday with my sister and niece. This left me with an option to spend Christmas Day differently, which I did, by visiting my friends Matt and Val and their adorable children, Kaitlyn and Evelyn.

Hanukkah gifts 5-8.

This is certainly not a complete list for the year 2016, many other things happened throughout the year. But I intended this to be just a highlight of things that occurred each month. Other things that went on consistently were this blog of course, and my Gotham fancast (podcast) Gotham Lights. I also guested on quite a few other podcasts: Little Geek Lost, Book Versus Movie, Diamond Minds, Chronicles Unwritten, Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks.

So now with a clean slate (so to speak) for a new year, the opportunities are endless. A new year is a time for new beginnings. Whether those new beginnings equate to starting new hobbies, finding time to pick back up old hobbies, making room for new experiences or meeting new and interesting people and spending more time with friends and family.

For myself, I have a couple trips planned: to Pennsylvania in March and Germany in April. The Germany trip is long overdo and I am excitedly looking forward to my grandparents finally getting to meet my little niece. Speaking of which, I'm looking forward to seeing my niece, it's been far too long. She is starting to speak and the things that she picks up on, at such a young age, is amazing. Pennsylvania will be fun as well; I've never been but Philadelphia has always been on the list of places to visit.

In June of this year, I will reach my ten year anniversary at work. It's an achievement I've been looking forward to for some time. This year will be big for milestones. This past Tuesday, I turned thirty (January 17th) as well. A couple years ago, I was of the mindset that approaching thirty was a scary thing. But now, I am excited to be thirty and for whatever 2017 will bring. I mean, what's not to love about being thirty? I'm still being carded at bars because I don't look it, that's fantastic.

Mamma Mia, here I go again...

My my, how can I resist...writing about this musical? I can't. It's as simple as that. 

Now you may be wondering, am I speaking of the theater version or the film from 2008? You may not be wondering at all, but I'll tell you anyway, it's the first one.

Characters Tanya, Donna and Rosie perform an ABBA number in their bright costumes.

Mom and I.

Balcony seat.

On December 11, I attended a Sunday matinee show of Mamma Mia on stage at the ASU Gammage auditorium in Tempe, AZ. I went with my mom and a group of friends. We were all seated in the same row, high up in the balcony seats. I'm not afraid heights and I usually tend to do well with heights, but I have to admit, even I was a bit woozie when walking along the narrow aisle. I think it was a combination of the darkened auditorium and the height. But the weird feeling quickly subsided as we settled into our seats and excitedly waited for the show to begin.

The group, right to left: Mom, Tina, Jaimee, Amber, Amber's sister(hiding), Tara, Tara's friend.

It should be said at this point, I am a huge ABBA fan. I grew up listening to their songs on repeat, singing along with mom whenever we listened to the ABBA Gold CD that she owned. It's a musical love that has lasted into adulthood. So it was great when the movie came out and I got to watch it and enjoy the music in a new way, with mom of course. It was the best of both worlds, a musical with a great cast and a bunch of ABBA songs. The movie was set in the Greek isles, a gorgeous setting, which I immediately longed to visit.

Now that I've had the opportunity to see both the stage version and movie, I have to say the stage version was fantastic and may have slightly edge out the movie as my favorite. But that's not difficult to do, given my love of musicals and stage productions in general. Give me an evening with Shakespeare over a rock concert any day. But don't get me wrong, I definitely still love rock music and certain rock concerts are still on my "must see" list. 

My playbill.

One big reason the stage version outshone its cinematic counterpart, all the voices were phenomenal. Plus the acting was on par with that of the all-stars in the film. The same cannot be said for everyone's singing in the movie. Meryl Streep has a great voice and has done quite a bit of stage work. I'm of course not referring to her or her dynamos, Rosie and Tanya(Julie Walters and Christine Baranski, respectively). Nor Amanda Seyfried and her friends. Honestly, even Dominic Cooper(Howard Stark in "Agent Carter", and now Jesse Custer of "Preacher" fame on AMC) surprised me with his singing. But, half the time he could have been squawking the notes and I wouldn't have noticed...sigh....ahem...where was I? 

Mamma Mia hit theaters in Summer of 2008.

Oh yes! The three leading men left a bit to be desired in the singing category. Despite how much I love Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgård, both fantastic actors, they're not exactly trained singers. But they gave it their best shot and it was appreciated. I've never been a big fan of Pierce Brosnan. I didn't like him as James Bond and I've not seen very many of his movies. I have to say Mamma Mia may be one of my favorite roles of his and he is a good actor. But the guy CANNOT sing. I have to give him a little credit for giving it a go, but it's really hard to enjoy his performances. If he was singing anything other than ABBA I would have probably been a harsher critic.

The actor(Shai Yammanee) who played the same character, Sam Carmichael, in the stage show was a stark contrast to Brosnan. His voice was fantastic and complimented his acting on stage perfectly. It was swoonworthy. The same could not be said of Brosnan's portrayal. Now, Dominic Cooper on the other hand...

Before distraction sets in again, I want to clarify, that this is not a Brosnan bashing. He wasn't awful, just not that great. But he also isn't a singer nor does he want to be known as one. I just can't help but thinking he wasn't their first choice, or probably shouldn't have been.

All that aside, let's get back to the stage show shall we?

Tanya sings "Does Your Mother Know."

Tanya, Donna and Rosie perform "Super Trooper."

Very little was different from the movie. They shared the same chronological storyline centered around the daughter of a hotel owner who is getting married and wants her father at her wedding. The only problem is that her mother doesn't know which of three possible men might actually be her father. So the daughter invites all three men, whose names she got out of her mother's diary, and all without telling her mother. Slight spoiler, mom finds out. She then tries hard, with the help of her friends and former girl-band members, to keep her daughter's wedding on track while setting aside her lingering feelings for former flame, Sam.

The only difference (aside from being limited to a stage) that I recall, was the addition of a couple more songs in the stage production than in the movie. This was a pleasant surprise and really added to the overall enjoyment of the show. I felt a little bad for my friend Tina, who was sat next to us and had to listen to mom and I quietly sing along with each and every song. She made a comment, as we were all out for food after the show, that she was impressed by how we knew every single word. I chalked it up to years of practice and repetition. Born from both a love of not only the band but music in general.

The stage show bids farewell to audiences.

I would recommend that everyone go out and see this show, but it was advertised as the farewell tour. So I'm not entirely sure if you would be able to go out and see it, unless you were willing to travel. But if you've never seen the movie, it's the next best thing and entertaining in its own right. Great for any fan of musicals or ABBA.

The cast of 2008's film version of Mamma Mia.

 

Impala Dreams

Photo courtesy of Everything Else Photography

Everyone has that one thing that reminds them of their favorite show or movie, whether it be something about their favorite character, a song, or a vehicle. So let's focus on the vehicles that people love, shall we? The Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo, the General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard, Kitt from Knight Rider--there are so many. But for me it's a certain 1967 Chevy Impala, affectionately known as "Baby" by the Winchester Brothers of Supernatural. The car has been a staple of the show since its inception in 2005 and has quickly found its way into the hearts of the cast, crew, and fans alike. It's definitely a dream car, to the extent that I have looked up '67 Impalas for sale online. I know someone in Las Vegas who owns one, and have seen others put on display at conventions by their proud owners. I've developed the same affection for this car as they have, with the small exception of me not having a "Baby" to call my own. Since that's not going to be a realistic goal any time in the near future, I would settle for a temporary solution for now. 

So imagine that exact type of solution presents itself. You rent your favorite car for a road-bound getaway, seated behind the wheel of a vehicle straight out of your dreams. A vehicle you rented from a company, similar to renting a car from an airport. One such company is setting about the task of making that a reality. Turo, a car rental company based out of San Francisco, is in the business of renting out pop culture inspired vehicles from TV shows and movies. Not only that, but they offer all sorts of vehicles (listed by their owners) for rent, from family cars to luxury sedans. Fancy a cruise around town in the Ford Escape Aviato from Silicon Valley? Do you want to roll in style in a Mercedes C-Class or a BMW 3 Series? Well, then Turo is your destination for fulfilling your transportation-themed guilty pleasure.

Photo courtesy of Everything Else Photography

Naturally, a company like that would peak my interest. If they ever landed a '67 Impala, I'd whip my credit card out so fast, my wrist would have whiplash. The possibilities that could be achieved through renting a car like that, would certainly result in nothing less than a road trip of epic proportions, regardless of where you went. But, what kind of story teller would I be, if I just left it at that? If I didn't at least share some possible destinations?

Many Supernatural fans (myself included) would tell you how much shared affection there is between them and the brothers over this car. Also, the jealousy felt when Dean and Sam get to criss-cross the country inside one of the coolest muscle cars on TV today. The Impala is their home on wheels, their lifeline to other places, their ever-reliable symbol of family, strength, and resilience. Small towns and big cities, paved highways and dirt roads, the Impala has seen its fair share during the show's 11 year run. I crave my own road trip behind the wheel of a 385 horse-power Turbo-Jet 427 engine, with sunlight gleaming off the mirror-like Tuxedo Black paint--hunting down adventure rather than demons and monsters.

It isn't hard to decide where I would go, if given the chance to drive that car. A car like that has plenty of space to allow you to stock up on supplies for any length of trip. Be it a few days or a couple weeks. I would aim for the gorgeous picturesque routes first. I've always wanted to go to Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, and travel cross-country along what used to be the iconic Route 66. This is the type of car that would turn heads away from the gorgeous views of the Pacific Highway. It would draw attention from all the tourists at the Grand Canyon. I would want to show off the beaming headlights rolling down the glittering Vegas Strip. Spend a sleepless night in Seattle, star-gazing on top of the hood. The possibilities are endless.

Photo courtesy of Everything Else Photography

The hard part, who would I take with me? As much as I would like to take everyone with me to experience the awesomeness that is the Impala, it's not exactly a tour bus. You're looking at probably 5 people in the car at once. Even if your passengers are cool with getting super chummy and all up in each other's personal spaces, the back seat could really only hold three adults semi-comfortably. Add the driver (who picks the music), and your passenger riding shotgun (who shuts their cakehole, because the driver picks the music), you have a full car load of five adults ready to seek adventure in their favorite car. It would have to be fellow fans of the car, with whom you share your road trip, only they would accept you swooning over a car nearly 50 years old. A car once again made popular by a TV show, known for its heart-throb leading men. But the car is a beauty all on its own, and as sexy as the day she rolled off the assembly line. I have quite a few friends that understand that about this car, and they would have first dibs at filling those three to four open seats.

Photo courtesy of Everything Else Photography

Now much like the show, I would not exclude family from taking a cruise with me. I would hope that they too would be excited. You don't have to be a fan of the show, or a major gear head to be able to appreciate a car like this.

Photo courtesy of Everything Else Photography

It is, after all, a badass, sexy, muscle car. A blast from the past. They just don't make them like this anymore. From its shiny metal grill, to its leather interior, large size trunk, and four doors convenient for any family. This car has so much going for it. Chevy did make a two-door version, but it just isn't the same. For one, you wouldn't be able to fit as many grown adults into the sports version. The coupe also just doesn't have the same gravitas as the larger sedan, a gravitas which would make the modern sorry excuse for an Impala feel ashamed. The Impala of yesteryear is the perfect blend, a muscle car made to endure the long haul of the open road and the wear and tear of everyday family use. It is a gender neutral vehicle that makes anyone look cool.

Now, you may have noticed the gorgeous Impala photographs used in this very post. All of these photos were provided courtesy of Eric from Everything Else Photography and shared with his permission. If you would like to see more from this particular Impala (owned by the photographer himself), or other amazing photography work, please check out his website.

So what else is there left to say about my obsession...I mean...fondness for the '67 Chevy Impala? Nothing really. Hey Turo, help a girl out?

Photo courtesy of Everything Else Photography