I would write about the stake that went through my heart as Marquette lost to Villanova at the buzzer but…enough said. Then I thought, what about the most insane series of overtimes EVER seen in a Big East matchup as UConn squeezed by Syracuse!?! But if you missed it, I’m going to call a foul on you and tell you to wait for it to run on ESPN classic or something.
So... what do you think of when I say the words Spring Break? Beaches? Girls? Parties?
If you said any of those things you would be absolutely correct! Add in tons of free stuff, concerts, MTV, outrageous sunburns, and the most Natty Light Beer I've ever seen in one place and you have Spring Break 2009!
In the marketing world, we like to go by the numbers, so each year companies usually pick the 3 biggest weeks and set up shop on the beaches to promote their hot new item to the masses. For example, after all of the schools were tallied based on enrollment, it was determined that this past week there were about 1.3 million students on spring break...and this next week there will be about 2.7 mill. Yeah.
Which is exactly why I am down here, for 3 weeks, working a promotion. The funniest part about it is that when you put on that promo shirt, and wander the beach with a group of girls, everyone knows that it's our job to talk to them, and they will say anything! The combo of spring break, strength in numbers, and beer makes these guys, and many girls, totally fearless.
No really. I have heard more one-liners in the past week alone than I hear the rest of the year doing anything else! From harmless ones like, "OMG, we will marry you girls right now!" to the gross ones like, "I would drink your bathwater!" Oh yeah, you read that right...sick.
During the day, the beaches go from totally quiet and pristine to the biggest party you could pack into a 1 mile stretch. Some wander down in small groups, and others come in the masses to set up their "party zone" so to speak. They'll actually bring down shovels and dig out trenches so they can bury kegs and create beer pong tables out of sand! Their school flags get posted and rivalry chants can be heard throughout the day. Throw in a few stages and DJs and the contests are a must-see: best pick-up line, hotdog eating, dancing, most push-ups, you name it!
Here are a few more pictures to let you in on the fun:
A group who I think was from Georgia. They just really wanted their picture taken! :)
Half of the girls at work! It was sunny and 80 degrees all day...perfect!
Me, Chris, and Megan getting in a little relaxation time at the pool after work.
The crowd heads in for a free Kenny Chesney concert. The line to get in was literally 100 yards long!
Hundreds pack the balconies above the concert to get a birds eye view.
Me and Megan FINALLY out on the town that night. A little dancing never hurt anyone, right?? :)
-Check back later this week for the second edition!
love,
you Gridiron Girl