30 Days of Turning 30: Day 23

When I was about eleven years old, a boy I went to school with-who shall remain nameless-told me point blank that he thought I was cute but he wanted to wait to ask me out until "my boobs came in" and since he had noticed that my mother had "a huge rack" he figured it was well worth the wait. Unfortunately for him, that genetic trait skipped a generation, so needless to say, he and I have never been a couple. I can't say I've lost any sleep over it. But boobs are everywhere! Moms breastfeeding infants, girls walking around Manhattan with boobs hanging out, advertisements with girls in barely-there bikinis and guys looking at them who have no idea what the faces that belong to the boobs even look like. We are a boob-filled culture! Which is why the fight against breast cancer is so important. Just like we wanted our MTV in the 80s, now we want our boobs and we want them healthy and cancer-free for ourselves, our mothers, sisters, aunts and best friends. A kick-ass group of women who I am proud to call friends have made the commitment to raise a great deal of money for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and they're known as "The Tough Ta Tas". Last night I had the privilege of being a small part of one of their fundraising events while simultaneously completing Day 23 of 30 Days of Turning 30. We did a live date auction in addition to numerous raffles with amazing prizes donated by some very generous people and establishments. In spite of the inclement weather, The Tough Ta Tas worked the crowd, sold raffle tickets and raised an exceptional amount of money for a rainy and chilly Thursday night. I must admit I worked the crowd myself while up for auction, engaging in an impromptu pole dance exhibition in order to drive up the bidding. (Turns out my net worth is $100, but I blame the rain, because really did you SEE my dress???!!) It was easily one of the most fun birthdays I have ever had and I hope that before the walk in October I can do more to help The Tough Ta Tas not only meet their monetary goals, but to exceed them. I have never been auctioned off before but I'm not embarrassed to admit I have always thought it was a neat idea since I saw it on an episode of Saved by the Bell. Appropriate since Mark-Paul Gosselaar wished me a happy birthday on Twitter yesterday - I just like to keep saying that out loud for no good reason. So I may never be the girl with the big Ta-Tas (Victoria's Secret has AMAZING push up bras) but I can certainly help SAVE the Ta-Tas. Find The Tough Ta Tas on Facebook and make a donation to help Save Second Base!