OMG! OMG! OMG!

I'm still a little emotional . . . yes, I also know I am pathetic.

The Charlotte Observer released photos of the store under construction!

Ikea has also announced the name of my new BFF (AKA the store General Manager), Richard Castanon, this week as well. I should send him a fruit basket or something. I just hope he knows the difference between a stalker and an independent-uberfan-blogger.

I only wish the roads would get built faster . . . wouldn't it be nice to open the store just a wiiiiiiitle early . . . pweeeeeeze . . . just a wiiiiiiiiiiiiitle. (Baby-talk always worked with my kids, so why can't I use it on corporate and local governments!)

OK . . . first off I gotta say I am TOTALLY jealous of ANYONE that lives close to this joint . . . but to get access INSIDE of the store . . . I would hyperventilate . . . I guess this is why they don't invite independent-uberfan-bloggers inside in advance . . . too much hassle getting an ambulance onto the grounds. And even if I didn't pass out they'd have to find a big enough crow bar to pry me out of the building with because I would refuse to leave.


THANK YOU CHARLOTTE OBSERVER for these highly anticipated pictures:


This ranks as my new #1 "happy thoughts" provoking image!

The Warehouse . . . otherwise known as the "Self-Serve" area.

Please get the roads done quickly and safely . . . pray for no rain . . . pray for smooth sailing . . . pray for the health of the contractors . . . mostly just PRAY!

This is the future home of IKEA's cafeteria . . . this is also going to be where I dive face 1st into a plate of Sweedish Meatballs on opening day after enduring life with pup tents and (*cringe*) port-a-potties. I'll probably be re-creating the Meg Ryan orgasm scene from "When Harry Met Sally" . . . just a warning!

I think I'm the only loser who's enthused to the point of actually blogging all of this . . . but I don't care. I've waited a long time for this. Forget Christmas, forget my birthday (which is the day after Election Day . . . and I do accept IKEA gift cards thankyouverymuch), those days come every year . . .

I equate this to my wedding day . . . I waited patiently for it to happen, the date got set, I did a lot of planning, and the whole day will consist of a huge party & seeing a bunch of people I don't know. Who am I kidding! I ELOPED! LMAO!