We’re on to you.
Grapefruit is not a treat heretofore to be included in sweet treat Friday. Although, I do give you points for bringing in muffins. However, the grapefruit cancels it out, so you’re still at like zero points.
Reason? Because the grapefruit gives people the opportunity to be all ‘I’m really watching my calories, but, otherwise I would totally have a muffin’. And then, I look like a total fatty cause Weight Watchers or not, I’m totally taking a muffin. (because who turns down a muffin, I mean really?) (also, I'm back on Weight Watchers. So far, I've gone over my points because apparently I wake up starving in the middle of the night and eat like 3 peanut butter sandwiches. Therefor undoing my points for that day since it's already like 3 AM at this point)
And while everyone does the modest ‘oh, they aren’t very good’ or ‘oh, some of them are burned’ that’s just what you say. I’m a full on Betty Crocker with baked goods, but, I like to be humble and modest so I’ll tell you they might be burned. This also lowers your expectations so when they aren’t burned, they’re even more yummy and you love me more. Obviously, this is genius. This plan does not work however if they really are actually majorly burned. Then we're just annoyed that you brought us burnt muffins (and grapefruits).
Don’t test new recipes or break in your oven on us. We aren’t guinea pigs and we like actual treats (and look forward to them like children at Christmas because after all isn't that what growing up and having a job is all about? Getting excited for Friday?). They can even be store bought—we don’t care. Really, all we're looking for is the sugar and calories.
Besides, to get me to eat a grapefruit, it’s going to involve a lot of Splenda.
I like sweet, so sue me.
So, next week, I’ll bring the treats. I’ll even use real butter.
You’re welcome.
PS. I have nothing against people who like grapefruit (although I am not one of them) (hi mom who's not alive and might be reading this in the beyond!)--I'm whining about people who consider grapefruit part of 'swett treat Friday'. That is all.
Friday, January 22, 2010
I'm too lazy for 'fancy'
I really, really am. And I've no idea how this has happened. When I was in college, I was married (gasp!), often worked two jobs, taught a very emotionally taxing Sunday school program every.single.Sunday (which meant prep work) and you know, took classes and managed a household.
Somehow, I still found time to go to the mall and buy nice-ish things.
Fast forward and now unless it's on my way home from work, there's a 99.5% chance I won't go there. This is why getting me to Whole Foods is a miracle (even though I'm obsessed with it) and I'll go several weeks hijacking my husband's shampoo because the salon I get mine from is just too far (read: 10 minute drive).
All this to say, my fancy work appropriate skirt, sweater, faux croc heels ensemble I'm sporting today? All from the le Target that is halfway between the office and mi casa.
Who says lazy can't look good? (ok, I look semi-good--the hair is a hot mess, but, we'll move on)
And yet, I manage to run 30 miles a week. Hmmm.
Hope y'all have a fabulous weekend!
PS. Thanks for the great travel/vacation recommendations. We've still not decided on anything but are leaning towards Mexico/Central America. Yay for beaches!
Somehow, I still found time to go to the mall and buy nice-ish things.
Fast forward and now unless it's on my way home from work, there's a 99.5% chance I won't go there. This is why getting me to Whole Foods is a miracle (even though I'm obsessed with it) and I'll go several weeks hijacking my husband's shampoo because the salon I get mine from is just too far (read: 10 minute drive).
All this to say, my fancy work appropriate skirt, sweater, faux croc heels ensemble I'm sporting today? All from the le Target that is halfway between the office and mi casa.
Who says lazy can't look good? (ok, I look semi-good--the hair is a hot mess, but, we'll move on)
And yet, I manage to run 30 miles a week. Hmmm.
Hope y'all have a fabulous weekend!
PS. Thanks for the great travel/vacation recommendations. We've still not decided on anything but are leaning towards Mexico/Central America. Yay for beaches!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
6 months to 5 years
Yep, the husband and I are just 6 months shy of our 5 year wedding anniversary (all together now: awwwww).
We haven't been on a vacation since our honeymoon (no, Disney with the parents and Arizona circus do not count).
We won't be going to a Hawaii wedding this summer (but, still going to a wedding, it just won't be in Hawaii. Boo!).
All that to say, we want to go on a vacation this summer to celebrate our crazy insane 5 years (cause for real--these 5 years? Intense).
This is where y'all come in--any tips/locations/advice for an economical (read: um, low cost/cheap) beach-ish vacation? We've (um, I've) looked into cruises from Galveston, but, not exactly hot on the locations offered.
Please, share your wealth of knowledge.
Am I unfairly judging the Galveston cruise? Are there unknown islands that might offer nice beaches, fun activities and not a six figure pricetag? Can we do Hawaii on the cheap?
I'm all ears.
(thanks in advance)
We haven't been on a vacation since our honeymoon (no, Disney with the parents and Arizona circus do not count).
We won't be going to a Hawaii wedding this summer (but, still going to a wedding, it just won't be in Hawaii. Boo!).
All that to say, we want to go on a vacation this summer to celebrate our crazy insane 5 years (cause for real--these 5 years? Intense).
This is where y'all come in--any tips/locations/advice for an economical (read: um, low cost/cheap) beach-ish vacation? We've (um, I've) looked into cruises from Galveston, but, not exactly hot on the locations offered.
Please, share your wealth of knowledge.
Am I unfairly judging the Galveston cruise? Are there unknown islands that might offer nice beaches, fun activities and not a six figure pricetag? Can we do Hawaii on the cheap?
I'm all ears.
(thanks in advance)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Things you shouldn't do. Because they are stupid.
I'm here to offer y'all some free advice, because lately, I've been learning a lot, and, being the fantastic blogette that I am, want to pass it along to you. Free of charge. Of course, if you want to pay me, that's fine too.
Now, without further ado, I present, my list of "don'ts"
1. Run a red light. On a Sunday. In front of a cop. (luckily, he did the same thing and we got home free and clear. But really, it's an abnormally short green light and I honestly thought we could make it)
2. Allow your fabulous sis in law reign in the kitchen. (she will bake banana bread and cinnamon muffins and you will gain weight, but, you love her anyway)
3. Try to run the remaining 8 miles of your long run by yourself. (you will get bored, pissy and generally stop every 2.5 minutes. Estupido!)
4. Go grocery shopping while only a teensy bit hungry, but, not starving. (because you'll come home with bags and bags of chips. Obviously)
5. Look at the elevation chart for your next marathon a mere two months out. (you will have a full on panic attack and lose a great deal of sleep over the whole thing and realize that there's an 8 hour cut off--my money's on 7:59:59 for my time y'all)
6. Try to paint your nails right before making dinner. (I think this is obvious)
7. Incorrectly label a FedEx package. (luckily, the people at FedEx customer service are very nice--I'm thinking I'm not the first person to do this)
8. Eat dessert, even though you don't need it. (this will result in extra tight pants and other items of clothing. Willpower anyone?)
As you can see, I've learned a lot the past few days. One would think I'd already know many of these things, but, one would be wrong. Hey, it's life, we learn as we go, yes? Yes. And, at the end of the day, I do get a kick out of myself.
Surely I'm not the only one.
Anyone else learned anything lately?
Now, without further ado, I present, my list of "don'ts"
1. Run a red light. On a Sunday. In front of a cop. (luckily, he did the same thing and we got home free and clear. But really, it's an abnormally short green light and I honestly thought we could make it)
2. Allow your fabulous sis in law reign in the kitchen. (she will bake banana bread and cinnamon muffins and you will gain weight, but, you love her anyway)
3. Try to run the remaining 8 miles of your long run by yourself. (you will get bored, pissy and generally stop every 2.5 minutes. Estupido!)
4. Go grocery shopping while only a teensy bit hungry, but, not starving. (because you'll come home with bags and bags of chips. Obviously)
5. Look at the elevation chart for your next marathon a mere two months out. (you will have a full on panic attack and lose a great deal of sleep over the whole thing and realize that there's an 8 hour cut off--my money's on 7:59:59 for my time y'all)
6. Try to paint your nails right before making dinner. (I think this is obvious)
7. Incorrectly label a FedEx package. (luckily, the people at FedEx customer service are very nice--I'm thinking I'm not the first person to do this)
8. Eat dessert, even though you don't need it. (this will result in extra tight pants and other items of clothing. Willpower anyone?)
As you can see, I've learned a lot the past few days. One would think I'd already know many of these things, but, one would be wrong. Hey, it's life, we learn as we go, yes? Yes. And, at the end of the day, I do get a kick out of myself.
Surely I'm not the only one.
Anyone else learned anything lately?
Friday, January 15, 2010
In which I get waaaay too excited about mascara
(for real)
My beloved Dior has been on its last leg for the last month but because I refused to buy a new tube because a) I'm lazy. I don't want to drive to the mall b)I don't like people and have no desire to deal with the crowds at the mall c) I'm cheap. I love my Dior and it lasts for-eva, but, these days, I'm extra cheap.
I finally chucked it a few days ago (moment of silence please) and went on the hunt for something cheap and easy (tee he, I'm funny).
Ladies (and gents if that's your style), I found it! I found my new favorite will-never-live-without-makes-me-look-like-I-have-fake-eyelashes-but-not-in-a-slutty-way-and-stays-on-for 500-days-mascara.
Guess what? It's the CoverGirl Lash Blast that Drew Barrymore has been yapping at me about for the last year or whatever.
And it picked it up for $7.29 at Target.
It's amazing.
Sorry, Dior (can't believe I just said that!).
There, my good deed for the day. (sharing makeup advice, obviously)
Now, go enjoy your Friday!
My beloved Dior has been on its last leg for the last month but because I refused to buy a new tube because a) I'm lazy. I don't want to drive to the mall b)I don't like people and have no desire to deal with the crowds at the mall c) I'm cheap. I love my Dior and it lasts for-eva, but, these days, I'm extra cheap.
I finally chucked it a few days ago (moment of silence please) and went on the hunt for something cheap and easy (tee he, I'm funny).
Ladies (and gents if that's your style), I found it! I found my new favorite will-never-live-without-makes-me-look-like-I-have-fake-eyelashes-but-not-in-a-slutty-way-and-stays-on-for 500-days-mascara.
Guess what? It's the CoverGirl Lash Blast that Drew Barrymore has been yapping at me about for the last year or whatever.
And it picked it up for $7.29 at Target.
It's amazing.
Sorry, Dior (can't believe I just said that!).
There, my good deed for the day. (sharing makeup advice, obviously)
Now, go enjoy your Friday!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Random Ramblings
(lest you all think I'm too terribly shallow and not going to mention the devastation in Haiti--you're wrong: I'm heartbroken for them especailly since I know firsthand how damn horrible earthquakes are. I hate them. They suck major. And after seeing an orphanage director on TV yesterday, I, being the childless wannabe mother than I am did in fact look into adopting a little Haitian orphan--being a semi earthquake orpahn myself....but, let's just say I'll never qualify to adopt a baby. Haitian or otherwise. And I'm being serious. I've always wanted to adopt a child, it's just something I feel is in the cards for me...and although I wasn't sure if it was even reasonable, I still wanted to look into it)
1. One year ago on this date, I joined Weight Watchers. I lost 15 lbs in a few short months... And then managed to pack it back on. And then some. I'm really depressed about it. I'm the heaviest I've ever been in my life, and it blows my mind because at my previous "heaviest" I ate terribly and rarely worked out. Now, I eat pretty well and run 30 miles a week. Someone, please explain.
2. I've mentioned before that I'm ready to lose the weight, and, I am, and I've been doing really well on portion control, snacking, etc and yet I've gained 2 pounds. Obviously, I'm irony's bitch.
3. I'm proudly sporting 3 blisters thanks to all my running this week.
4. Oddly enough, even though I'm Chunky McChunkerson (and no, I'm not fishing for compliments--maybe I look skinny or maybe I'm lighter than a lot of people, but, I can tell you that I'm not happy and my jeans are a wee bit too tight), and wearing a dress that always makes me look a good 5 months pregnant, I look pretty good today.
5. Of course I forgot there was a fancy pants luncheon and am not wearing a suit, but, maybe they'll just stick me in the back of the room. Whoops.
6. I have a leadership meeting tonight at 7. I don't want to go, I want to stay home and sleep (I'm super tired this week--ugh!). But, I have no good excuse to not go. This is kind of sucky.
7. At least I won't miss Burn Notice. But, I will miss The Mentalist.
8. The husband and I finally got new cell phones last night. He got a Droid and I got a Blackberry (we don't have AT&T so no iPhones for us). I currently have cell phone envy over the husband and have had no less than 15 panic attacks about the money we spent on these stupid things.
9. Also, "smart phones" really aren't that smart if it takes 3 hours to figure out how to send a text. Not that my husband had that issue or anything.
10. A co-worker beat me to the office this morning and that has never, ever, ever happened. I'm all sorts of bitter about it.
11. Now I can't sneak out early because she knows I got here at 8:15 and not 7:50 like usual. Lame!
12. I keep having dreams that we have kids. This is annoying for several reasons. a) we aren't even close to having kids b) it makes me want kids even more and c) it stresses me out.
13. Whatever.
14. I ran 7 miles this morning. That's like 20+ for the week. Not thrilled because I won't hit 40 (16 miles on Saturday--yikes), but, a good start I suppose.
15. I wish it was Friday.
16. I also wish my husband had a job (while we're wishing for things and all).
17. Can I wish I was 10 lbs lighter too?
18. And for a vacation? Since my dreams of a tropical vacation for the brother in law's wedding have been dashed (sad times--they are getting married stateside. Boooo!) an all.
19. At least I get to see my BFF for a few hours today--I love that she's my work's official photographer. Yay.
20. I also love all my blog friends--yes, you guys! Hell, you put up with all my stupid ramblings (or, at least pretend to!).
XOXOX
Happy Thursday!
1. One year ago on this date, I joined Weight Watchers. I lost 15 lbs in a few short months... And then managed to pack it back on. And then some. I'm really depressed about it. I'm the heaviest I've ever been in my life, and it blows my mind because at my previous "heaviest" I ate terribly and rarely worked out. Now, I eat pretty well and run 30 miles a week. Someone, please explain.
2. I've mentioned before that I'm ready to lose the weight, and, I am, and I've been doing really well on portion control, snacking, etc and yet I've gained 2 pounds. Obviously, I'm irony's bitch.
3. I'm proudly sporting 3 blisters thanks to all my running this week.
4. Oddly enough, even though I'm Chunky McChunkerson (and no, I'm not fishing for compliments--maybe I look skinny or maybe I'm lighter than a lot of people, but, I can tell you that I'm not happy and my jeans are a wee bit too tight), and wearing a dress that always makes me look a good 5 months pregnant, I look pretty good today.
5. Of course I forgot there was a fancy pants luncheon and am not wearing a suit, but, maybe they'll just stick me in the back of the room. Whoops.
6. I have a leadership meeting tonight at 7. I don't want to go, I want to stay home and sleep (I'm super tired this week--ugh!). But, I have no good excuse to not go. This is kind of sucky.
7. At least I won't miss Burn Notice. But, I will miss The Mentalist.
8. The husband and I finally got new cell phones last night. He got a Droid and I got a Blackberry (we don't have AT&T so no iPhones for us). I currently have cell phone envy over the husband and have had no less than 15 panic attacks about the money we spent on these stupid things.
9. Also, "smart phones" really aren't that smart if it takes 3 hours to figure out how to send a text. Not that my husband had that issue or anything.
10. A co-worker beat me to the office this morning and that has never, ever, ever happened. I'm all sorts of bitter about it.
11. Now I can't sneak out early because she knows I got here at 8:15 and not 7:50 like usual. Lame!
12. I keep having dreams that we have kids. This is annoying for several reasons. a) we aren't even close to having kids b) it makes me want kids even more and c) it stresses me out.
13. Whatever.
14. I ran 7 miles this morning. That's like 20+ for the week. Not thrilled because I won't hit 40 (16 miles on Saturday--yikes), but, a good start I suppose.
15. I wish it was Friday.
16. I also wish my husband had a job (while we're wishing for things and all).
17. Can I wish I was 10 lbs lighter too?
18. And for a vacation? Since my dreams of a tropical vacation for the brother in law's wedding have been dashed (sad times--they are getting married stateside. Boooo!) an all.
19. At least I get to see my BFF for a few hours today--I love that she's my work's official photographer. Yay.
20. I also love all my blog friends--yes, you guys! Hell, you put up with all my stupid ramblings (or, at least pretend to!).
XOXOX
Happy Thursday!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Why yes, I am the cookie monster, thank you
Last night I somehow managed to get dinner on the table in a timely manner and after cleaning the kitchen (I know!) I got this wackado idea to bake some cookies.
Because I haven't had cookies in like what, a week?
You see, while some children find their happiest moments playing in the dirt, riding their bikes or playing with Barbie, mine are made up of baking cookies with my momma and thus stealing the oven hot goodies off the rack like a little mouse. (and suffering a lot of burns)
It's no secret that I lack self esteem--but, stick me in a kitchen with my baking goods and I'm Queen of the Castle and rockin' it like nobody's business (remember, it is, after all, all about me).
Enter the most fabulous cookies I have ever made: I have a major weakness for yogurt covered raisins and cranberries and have eaten my way through 3/4 of a bag in two days (new personal record, fyi), so, enter I mixed up some white chocolate and cransin cookies. OMG, yum.
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1 large egg
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup oatmeal
1/4 dried cranberries
1/4 white chocolate chips
Heat oven to 350
Mix first 6 ingredients until fluffy
Add flour and oatmeal and mix well
Stir in craisins and chocolate chips
Bake for 15 minutes until light brown
Let cool.
Eat 3 or 4 as quickly as you can.
Repeat until gone (shouldn't take long.....not that I would know).
Good thing I kicked my own @$$ on the treadmill this morning--8.3 miles? Yes, thank you.
Because I haven't had cookies in like what, a week?
You see, while some children find their happiest moments playing in the dirt, riding their bikes or playing with Barbie, mine are made up of baking cookies with my momma and thus stealing the oven hot goodies off the rack like a little mouse. (and suffering a lot of burns)
It's no secret that I lack self esteem--but, stick me in a kitchen with my baking goods and I'm Queen of the Castle and rockin' it like nobody's business (remember, it is, after all, all about me).
Enter the most fabulous cookies I have ever made: I have a major weakness for yogurt covered raisins and cranberries and have eaten my way through 3/4 of a bag in two days (new personal record, fyi), so, enter I mixed up some white chocolate and cransin cookies. OMG, yum.
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1 large egg
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup oatmeal
1/4 dried cranberries
1/4 white chocolate chips
Heat oven to 350
Mix first 6 ingredients until fluffy
Add flour and oatmeal and mix well
Stir in craisins and chocolate chips
Bake for 15 minutes until light brown
Let cool.
Eat 3 or 4 as quickly as you can.
Repeat until gone (shouldn't take long.....not that I would know).
Good thing I kicked my own @$$ on the treadmill this morning--8.3 miles? Yes, thank you.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Squirrels are kind of the devil
Seriously. Squirrels.
At our last house, our backdoor was glass (mistake numero uno) and we had three large trees and about 50 feet of bushes (mistake numero dos)--and we had a magnolia tree in our front yard (mistake numero tres...although, I do miss that tree) and our sidewalk was littered with acorns (obviously, from the other trees, not the magnolia).
This should have been a sign that maybe we don't need to move in. Of course, being happy to get out of teeny apartment and into hardwood floor heaven, we didn't think anything of the damn trees and nuts galore. (what mistake am I on?) We were just happy to have a landlord who said we could have pets.
For the 2 years we lived there, our dogs waged a full on war against the squirrels. The glass in the back door was nearly broken at least 3 times a week and we had to keep our front blinds closed (thus becoming those neighbors) so that our dogs did not go apeshit on the squirrels residing in the magnolia tree. It was a constant struggle.
(we won't discuss the issue with the mailman at this point)
When we moved into our current home, we took note that there was only one large tree and with so many other fun things to bark at (school busses! neighbor dogs! automatic flood lights!) we weren't overly worried about SquirrelGate 3.0.
Until now (note, we've been here almost two years). My mentally challenged dogs have finally discovered the squirrels. Probably because the leaves on our backyard tree are nonexistent in the winter and they are using my backfence as some sort of Squirrel Superhighway. Yesterday, I saw one of those little bastards with what looked like a water bottle. Great, now they're digging through my garbage like bunch of racoons? Not good.
Tree--> fence--> neighbors tree. And thus the cycle continues.
My dogs spot the bastards out our bedroom window and then spend the rest of the day crying and jumping around like crazies. If we let them out to attack the squirrels, it just spirals into a fiasco of beagle howling and because she's a hound and not a genius, she hasn't realized that hey, guess what, squirrels live in the tree, they don't care that you've barked them up the tree. They win.
Squirrels: 1
Wild pack of dogs: 0
At our last house, our backdoor was glass (mistake numero uno) and we had three large trees and about 50 feet of bushes (mistake numero dos)--and we had a magnolia tree in our front yard (mistake numero tres...although, I do miss that tree) and our sidewalk was littered with acorns (obviously, from the other trees, not the magnolia).
This should have been a sign that maybe we don't need to move in. Of course, being happy to get out of teeny apartment and into hardwood floor heaven, we didn't think anything of the damn trees and nuts galore. (what mistake am I on?) We were just happy to have a landlord who said we could have pets.
For the 2 years we lived there, our dogs waged a full on war against the squirrels. The glass in the back door was nearly broken at least 3 times a week and we had to keep our front blinds closed (thus becoming those neighbors) so that our dogs did not go apeshit on the squirrels residing in the magnolia tree. It was a constant struggle.
(we won't discuss the issue with the mailman at this point)
When we moved into our current home, we took note that there was only one large tree and with so many other fun things to bark at (school busses! neighbor dogs! automatic flood lights!) we weren't overly worried about SquirrelGate 3.0.
Until now (note, we've been here almost two years). My mentally challenged dogs have finally discovered the squirrels. Probably because the leaves on our backyard tree are nonexistent in the winter and they are using my backfence as some sort of Squirrel Superhighway. Yesterday, I saw one of those little bastards with what looked like a water bottle. Great, now they're digging through my garbage like bunch of racoons? Not good.
Tree--> fence--> neighbors tree. And thus the cycle continues.
My dogs spot the bastards out our bedroom window and then spend the rest of the day crying and jumping around like crazies. If we let them out to attack the squirrels, it just spirals into a fiasco of beagle howling and because she's a hound and not a genius, she hasn't realized that hey, guess what, squirrels live in the tree, they don't care that you've barked them up the tree. They win.
Squirrels: 1
Wild pack of dogs: 0
Monday, January 11, 2010
The KGB controls my grocery store
I'm one of those lucky people who has a grocery store right down the street from their house (I also have two Target stores--obviously, these are homeowning priorities). The grocery store is staffed conpletely by Russian immigrants--which is a bit bizarre considering I live approximately .35 miles from the ghetto and was unaware that a Russian neighborhood was also housed there. (and that my city was a Russian immigrant locale)
They are always friendly and smiling which makes the tedious task of grocery shopping a bit more bearable.
However, what I can't understand is how what I'm sure are descendants of the KGB cannot put more than 1 item in a bag. Case in point: today, I left the store with nearly $150 in groceries (shut up, I'm feeding three adults here, two of which are country folk with big appetites) and approximately 7,000 grocery bags. Including one singular bag for my tortilla chips.
Now, I have no problem bagging my own groceries, and am willing to do so because I firmly believe that I can put at least 3 items in a bag. However, I'm thinking it's rude to just butt in and bag my own groceries if they're offering.
And that last thing I want is a bunch of angry Russians.
I really do like my grocery store.
They are always friendly and smiling which makes the tedious task of grocery shopping a bit more bearable.
However, what I can't understand is how what I'm sure are descendants of the KGB cannot put more than 1 item in a bag. Case in point: today, I left the store with nearly $150 in groceries (shut up, I'm feeding three adults here, two of which are country folk with big appetites) and approximately 7,000 grocery bags. Including one singular bag for my tortilla chips.
Now, I have no problem bagging my own groceries, and am willing to do so because I firmly believe that I can put at least 3 items in a bag. However, I'm thinking it's rude to just butt in and bag my own groceries if they're offering.
And that last thing I want is a bunch of angry Russians.
I really do like my grocery store.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
You asked, I answered
You asked--I answered :)
Thank y'all for playin' along--I had fun!
Enjoy getting to know me a little better.....
Zoë asked: If you could choose one designer brand for each of these categories, and own ONE item of each, who/what would it be?: (this is like a bucket list of fashion! I love it!)
a. Shoes: Stuart Weitzman. I know, no C. Loubs—can you believe it? I’d love C. Loubs, but, Stuart Weitzman always has such fun and girly shoes and once, there were pink ones with a bow! A bow! I die.
b. Coat: Always wanted a Burberry trench.
c. Dress: anything by Diane Von Furstenberg.
d. Handbag: A classic brown and tan LV. I don’t have one—yet.
e. Sunglasses: Chanel. Big ol’ face covering Jackie O style Chanel.
Lindsey asked...
If you could only have 2 beverages the rest of your life, what would they be?: Diet Coke and water. Or Powerade. No, water.
EmilyB asked...
What are your "must-haves" for running....gear, apparel, food, etc...?: Good socks (I wear Nike dry fit socks)—having good socks makes a huge difference. Thin or thick, whatever works for you. My fuel belt. I have an anxiety attack if I go on a run without it. My Nike capris or shorts depending on the weather, a good fitting sports bra (I wear Under Armour) and non chafing dri fit top or tank top (Reebok makes my favorite tank)….And in terms of food, well pre run, I don’t eat—I know, shame! Unless it’s a race in which I’ll be up for a good 2 hours before the race, then I eat—toast with peanut butter and chocolate chips. The chocolate chips are a deal breaker. I also run with Luna Moons for mid run fuel and Cliff Shot Bloks as well. I like the orange and the black cherry Shot Bloks (they both have caffeine!) and the blueberry Luna Moons.
Patience asked...
Why did you start running? Why do you continue to run?: I started running years ago just to run. Then, I got lazy. Then, I started running because my work was going to do a relay –that fell through, but, I kept running. Originally to lose weight, and then because I started entering races. I keep running because it’s “me time” and because I love races—I’m not fast, but, I love doing it. I keep racing for Operation Jack and I want to run as many races in 2010 for Operation Jack as I possibly can.
Heather asked...
What accomplishment are you most proud of?: Finishing my first marathon is up there, but, winning a court case and getting case law in California changed to protect people is pretty damn huge. (I don't know if that makes sense--I'm not a lawyer, so, I guess "I" didn't win, my side won...anyways....)
Polka Dots & Protein Bars asked…
What is one thing that you couldn't get through the day without?: Diet Coke. Seriously. How sad is that? I’d say my husband, but, occasionally we’ve gone a day without talking—but, I do love him a whole bunch.
Beside Target and Anthropologie what are your other favorite stores?: I love Nordstrom because it’s a fancy people’s Target! Ha. I also really like Gap because they have great jeans and J. Crew. I also like little boutique-y stores back in California, I’ve yet to find any in Dallas that I like.
Classy Fab Sarah asked...
What are your favorite items in your wardrobe (extra points for the cheapest, most favorite items)?: Ohh, I love my J. Crew boots, and my orange Audrey Hepburn coat that I got over Christmas. And my wool jacket from J. Crew. Those are my favorites because they’re the nicest things I own! My all time go to’s are probably my gray slacks from Dillards, black flats from Target and a black dress I got at Target years ago. It goes with everything and can be fancy or casual. Also, Target has really cute dresses in stock right now.
What does your basic beauty/grooming routine consist of?: AM, brush teeth and floss, mouthwash, then anti wrinkle serum (for hypothetical wrinkles, of course), lotion with SPF mixed with sunless tanner, foundation, eye shadow, tons of blush, oodles of mascara and chapstick. My hair depends on if I run in the morning or afternoon—oftentimes a low ponytail or I curl the ends under. I’m fairly low maintenance in that regard. Although, when I have time (read: don’t oversleep) I’ll do big Texas hair which I love. At night, same deal with the teeth and then just my lovely bye-bye wrinkle serum.
Milltini asked...
How do you manage a pretty intense training schedule (i.e. training for a marathon) and the rest of your life (work, husband, friends, dog)?: Ha, that’s funny. I didn’t. Well, I did for a while. September and October I was sick a lot (not running related) and it took a toll on everything in my life. My November I had things under control. I approached running like my job—get up, run, just do it. I always try to run in the morning that way it’s done, I can’t make excuses and it makes my day better. When I looked at it like a job, it was a lot easier to do. Also, fear was a big motivator—I didn’t want to crash and burn at the marathon. Getting it out of the way before work meant I had time at night to run errands, make dinner, clean and spend time with my husband, friends and puppies.
d.a.r. asked...
I also wanna know how you find time to run so much, share your secrets!!: My alarm is set for 5:30 (or earlier) every morning. It sucks. I’m in bed by 9:30 if I can help it. I pack my gym bag and get my work clothes ready around 8:30. I have a routine. It’s pretty lame, but, I get to watch my favorite TV shows later thanks to OnDemand TV since I’m in bed before anything comes on! I run before work if I can help it, and sometimes will run at lunch if it’s something short. Rarely, rarely after work. I don’t have time!
Also, tell me about your running clothes. What are your faves?: Nike Dry Fit shorts and capris, Reebok tank tops, Under Armour dry fit tee shirts. My staples. And, I will say that Target has a pretty decent line too. I have two capris from there, several running skirts and my winter running pants are from Target as well. They’ve really stepped it up lately. They also have a long sleeve dry fit shirt for cold weather I really want!
Any recommendations for fueling during a half?: Invest in a fuel belt—I’m obsessed with water and I need water when I need it and don’t want to wait for the water stops on a course—but, that’s just me. Also, take along some Gu or Bloks, whatever works for you. Chances are you’ll get hungry mid race and need something to calm your stomach. My stomach is usually talkin’ to me mid way through a half so I want something in it besides water! And of course, breakfast of champions: toast with peanut butter and chocolate chips!
Brittany Ann asked....
Well, I'm not gonna lie, blog block or no, you peeked my interest: So whatcha get at Target?: Let’s see, mousse, a new headband, sunless tanner, mouthwash, lotion, Iams dog food, a big ol’ hurricane candle holder, new candle, Diet Coke and Fabreze.
Texan Couture asked...
How do you find motivation for your runs?: I think about my ever increasing waistline and the races I’ve signed up for—sure, I’m not fast, but, I want to finish each one thinking “good job!” so, I know that if I don’t at least try to run I’ll bomb at the race—and I do not want to do that!
What type of shoes are your favorite for running?: I was wearing New Balance 769s (and they were pink!) but, now I’m wearing Brooks Adrenaline 9. I loved the New Balances but, I’m a slight pronator and my ankles are weak so I needed something that had a bit more support especially on my double digit runs. So far, I love them.
What is your must have beauty item?: chapstick or lotion. My skin is always so dry!
Jessica asked...
where do you see yourself in 5 years?: Hopefully on a book tour with several little ones in tow! I said that a year ago, but, the sentiment remains the same. I hope to have a published book and a bambino or two.
ten years?: Hopefully writing as a profession, still running marathons, and getting to be a stay at home momma. I’d also like a vacation home. Or two. Dream big or go home—obviously.
Samma asked...
What is the book about?: I’m not going to get all “ooohhh I can’t tell you, you’ll steal my idea” because it’s pretty impossible for anyone to do that in this instance. It’s a semi autobiographical fiction about my life detailing the events after my mother’s death and how although life isn’t ever what we think it’s going to be, in the end, we get what we need. I know it sounds depressing, but, it’s really not! The point is that so much ridiculous stuff happened that is just too out of control not to share with the world (seriously, when we were about to lower my mom's casket into the grave, my step-dad threw himself on top of it, crushing all the flowers and proceeded to basically hump the casket. The world needs to hear these stories!). It addresses things in my life and how if you can’t look back and laugh, this world is going to take you for a ride. It’s supposed to be fun chick lit—I swear!
Morgan asked...
I want the whole lovey dovey story of how you and your man met!: Ha! We were “set up” by my best friend and his mom—who both still deny it to this very day! We worked at the same company and his family and my best friend (who I worked with) were really close. He and I were both newly out of relationships and I wanted nothing to do with dating but my BFF was getting sick of me being alone all the time (note: 6 months after my mom died, I was still fragile) so she tells me one day (exact words) “I’m not saying you need to marry him, just, go out to dinner or something”. Then, he’d “drop by” our office to talk to or pick up something from my BFF and we’d chat—then he stopped by once after I’d left looking for me… Then my BFF put my number on his windshield (because she’s evil)—he almost lost my number (because he didn’t see it for about 2 miles!) called me, we went out to dinner, closed down the restaurant, and were engaged a few months later and married 9 months after that. Whew. I should also mention that we both knew of each other before the “set up” and we hated each other. Ironic, right?
Also, does he run and how does he deal with your running?: He does not run, he’s a cyclist. He supports my running 100% getting up at ungodly hours to get to races and wander around for several hours, he encourages me and when it’s nice out, a lot of the time he’ll go for a ride and I’ll go for a run—not together, but, it’s still nice.
Favorite shoe?: currently my Brooks. I’ve tried 3 different shoes and these are my favorites so far. We’ll see how they hold up!
Favorite distance?: 15k or half marathon. The 15k is a fun nice distance and easily broken down into 5k increments which make it mentally easy. And I love the half marathon because it’s double digits and you still get bling even if you don’t place—and I never do!
If you could race any race in the world which one would it be and why?: Probably one of the those adventure marathons—they have them in Jordan, Iceland, places like that. I’d love to run the Petra Marathon because I’d love to go to Petra. How cool would that be?
Enough questions for you?: Never!
Sara asked...
Name your Top 5:
- places you want to travel to: Italy, Scotland, Africa, Argentina, the South Pacific.
- songs on your ipod (to run to): Don’t you judge me! These are my running songs. Gunpowder & Lead (Miranda Lambert), Mamma Mia (Abba), Bombs over Baghdad (Outkast), Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd), I Wanna Rock (Twisted Sister).
- favorite items in your closet: J. Crew boots, black dress, orange coat, pink cardigan, ruffled white tee shirt.
- actors you want to make out with: Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig, Christian Bale, Bear Grylls, Simon Baker (are we seeing a trend?)
- favorite foods/meals/recipes:
foods—chocolate, grilled cheese (I’m 5), chips & salsa, good crusty sourdough bread, zucchini (yes, really!).
Meals—I love me a good ol’ bowl of lentil soup (bonus points for recipes from The Barefoot Contessa), a big happy salad, curry dishes and of course, anything chocolate (molten chocolate cake = my idea of heaven).
Recipes—I don’t know! I watch a lot of The Food Network (especially while at the gym—weird?) and get about 90% of what I cook from Giada or Ina. True story.
- favorite movies (and TV shows):
movies—The Sounds of Music, Gone With the Wind, The Great Race, Casablanca, What About Bob.
Tv shows—The Office, The Mentalist, What Not To Wear, Burn Notice, The Closer
Naturally Caffeinated Family asked...
how about where would you like to travel (and why=)): I’d really like to go all over—I know, a lot to ask, right? I guess there are some places I’d love to go more than others. I really want to go to Scotland because my mom’s family is Scottish and that would be a really neat experience. I’ve always wanted to go to Italy and am pretty sure you could park me there for 5 years and I’d be OK with that. It just seems hands down magical. I didn’t mention this in my tip 5 listed above, but, I’d really like to go back to the Virgin Islands—my mom had a friend with a house there so we went a lot when I was younger and those trips are hands down some of my greatest memories. I’d really like to go back and re-live that and share it with my husband. I’d love to go to Argentina because I think Patagonia would be so neat to see and hike and do all that. And the South Pacific—I mean, hello, beaches for miles? That’s my kind of place!
favorite ice cream flavor (an important question): Mint chip. Always has been.
if you could do anything (when we grow up) what would you do?: I want to be a mommy and a writer. Honestly, being a travel writer would be amazing.
Thank y'all for playin' along--I had fun!
Enjoy getting to know me a little better.....
Zoë asked: If you could choose one designer brand for each of these categories, and own ONE item of each, who/what would it be?: (this is like a bucket list of fashion! I love it!)
a. Shoes: Stuart Weitzman. I know, no C. Loubs—can you believe it? I’d love C. Loubs, but, Stuart Weitzman always has such fun and girly shoes and once, there were pink ones with a bow! A bow! I die.
b. Coat: Always wanted a Burberry trench.
c. Dress: anything by Diane Von Furstenberg.
d. Handbag: A classic brown and tan LV. I don’t have one—yet.
e. Sunglasses: Chanel. Big ol’ face covering Jackie O style Chanel.
Lindsey asked...
If you could only have 2 beverages the rest of your life, what would they be?: Diet Coke and water. Or Powerade. No, water.
EmilyB asked...
What are your "must-haves" for running....gear, apparel, food, etc...?: Good socks (I wear Nike dry fit socks)—having good socks makes a huge difference. Thin or thick, whatever works for you. My fuel belt. I have an anxiety attack if I go on a run without it. My Nike capris or shorts depending on the weather, a good fitting sports bra (I wear Under Armour) and non chafing dri fit top or tank top (Reebok makes my favorite tank)….And in terms of food, well pre run, I don’t eat—I know, shame! Unless it’s a race in which I’ll be up for a good 2 hours before the race, then I eat—toast with peanut butter and chocolate chips. The chocolate chips are a deal breaker. I also run with Luna Moons for mid run fuel and Cliff Shot Bloks as well. I like the orange and the black cherry Shot Bloks (they both have caffeine!) and the blueberry Luna Moons.
Patience asked...
Why did you start running? Why do you continue to run?: I started running years ago just to run. Then, I got lazy. Then, I started running because my work was going to do a relay –that fell through, but, I kept running. Originally to lose weight, and then because I started entering races. I keep running because it’s “me time” and because I love races—I’m not fast, but, I love doing it. I keep racing for Operation Jack and I want to run as many races in 2010 for Operation Jack as I possibly can.
Heather asked...
What accomplishment are you most proud of?: Finishing my first marathon is up there, but, winning a court case and getting case law in California changed to protect people is pretty damn huge. (I don't know if that makes sense--I'm not a lawyer, so, I guess "I" didn't win, my side won...anyways....)
Polka Dots & Protein Bars asked…
What is one thing that you couldn't get through the day without?: Diet Coke. Seriously. How sad is that? I’d say my husband, but, occasionally we’ve gone a day without talking—but, I do love him a whole bunch.
Beside Target and Anthropologie what are your other favorite stores?: I love Nordstrom because it’s a fancy people’s Target! Ha. I also really like Gap because they have great jeans and J. Crew. I also like little boutique-y stores back in California, I’ve yet to find any in Dallas that I like.
Classy Fab Sarah asked...
What are your favorite items in your wardrobe (extra points for the cheapest, most favorite items)?: Ohh, I love my J. Crew boots, and my orange Audrey Hepburn coat that I got over Christmas. And my wool jacket from J. Crew. Those are my favorites because they’re the nicest things I own! My all time go to’s are probably my gray slacks from Dillards, black flats from Target and a black dress I got at Target years ago. It goes with everything and can be fancy or casual. Also, Target has really cute dresses in stock right now.
What does your basic beauty/grooming routine consist of?: AM, brush teeth and floss, mouthwash, then anti wrinkle serum (for hypothetical wrinkles, of course), lotion with SPF mixed with sunless tanner, foundation, eye shadow, tons of blush, oodles of mascara and chapstick. My hair depends on if I run in the morning or afternoon—oftentimes a low ponytail or I curl the ends under. I’m fairly low maintenance in that regard. Although, when I have time (read: don’t oversleep) I’ll do big Texas hair which I love. At night, same deal with the teeth and then just my lovely bye-bye wrinkle serum.
Milltini asked...
How do you manage a pretty intense training schedule (i.e. training for a marathon) and the rest of your life (work, husband, friends, dog)?: Ha, that’s funny. I didn’t. Well, I did for a while. September and October I was sick a lot (not running related) and it took a toll on everything in my life. My November I had things under control. I approached running like my job—get up, run, just do it. I always try to run in the morning that way it’s done, I can’t make excuses and it makes my day better. When I looked at it like a job, it was a lot easier to do. Also, fear was a big motivator—I didn’t want to crash and burn at the marathon. Getting it out of the way before work meant I had time at night to run errands, make dinner, clean and spend time with my husband, friends and puppies.
d.a.r. asked...
I also wanna know how you find time to run so much, share your secrets!!: My alarm is set for 5:30 (or earlier) every morning. It sucks. I’m in bed by 9:30 if I can help it. I pack my gym bag and get my work clothes ready around 8:30. I have a routine. It’s pretty lame, but, I get to watch my favorite TV shows later thanks to OnDemand TV since I’m in bed before anything comes on! I run before work if I can help it, and sometimes will run at lunch if it’s something short. Rarely, rarely after work. I don’t have time!
Also, tell me about your running clothes. What are your faves?: Nike Dry Fit shorts and capris, Reebok tank tops, Under Armour dry fit tee shirts. My staples. And, I will say that Target has a pretty decent line too. I have two capris from there, several running skirts and my winter running pants are from Target as well. They’ve really stepped it up lately. They also have a long sleeve dry fit shirt for cold weather I really want!
Any recommendations for fueling during a half?: Invest in a fuel belt—I’m obsessed with water and I need water when I need it and don’t want to wait for the water stops on a course—but, that’s just me. Also, take along some Gu or Bloks, whatever works for you. Chances are you’ll get hungry mid race and need something to calm your stomach. My stomach is usually talkin’ to me mid way through a half so I want something in it besides water! And of course, breakfast of champions: toast with peanut butter and chocolate chips!
Brittany Ann asked....
Well, I'm not gonna lie, blog block or no, you peeked my interest: So whatcha get at Target?: Let’s see, mousse, a new headband, sunless tanner, mouthwash, lotion, Iams dog food, a big ol’ hurricane candle holder, new candle, Diet Coke and Fabreze.
Texan Couture asked...
How do you find motivation for your runs?: I think about my ever increasing waistline and the races I’ve signed up for—sure, I’m not fast, but, I want to finish each one thinking “good job!” so, I know that if I don’t at least try to run I’ll bomb at the race—and I do not want to do that!
What type of shoes are your favorite for running?: I was wearing New Balance 769s (and they were pink!) but, now I’m wearing Brooks Adrenaline 9. I loved the New Balances but, I’m a slight pronator and my ankles are weak so I needed something that had a bit more support especially on my double digit runs. So far, I love them.
What is your must have beauty item?: chapstick or lotion. My skin is always so dry!
Jessica asked...
where do you see yourself in 5 years?: Hopefully on a book tour with several little ones in tow! I said that a year ago, but, the sentiment remains the same. I hope to have a published book and a bambino or two.
ten years?: Hopefully writing as a profession, still running marathons, and getting to be a stay at home momma. I’d also like a vacation home. Or two. Dream big or go home—obviously.
Samma asked...
What is the book about?: I’m not going to get all “ooohhh I can’t tell you, you’ll steal my idea” because it’s pretty impossible for anyone to do that in this instance. It’s a semi autobiographical fiction about my life detailing the events after my mother’s death and how although life isn’t ever what we think it’s going to be, in the end, we get what we need. I know it sounds depressing, but, it’s really not! The point is that so much ridiculous stuff happened that is just too out of control not to share with the world (seriously, when we were about to lower my mom's casket into the grave, my step-dad threw himself on top of it, crushing all the flowers and proceeded to basically hump the casket. The world needs to hear these stories!). It addresses things in my life and how if you can’t look back and laugh, this world is going to take you for a ride. It’s supposed to be fun chick lit—I swear!
Morgan asked...
I want the whole lovey dovey story of how you and your man met!: Ha! We were “set up” by my best friend and his mom—who both still deny it to this very day! We worked at the same company and his family and my best friend (who I worked with) were really close. He and I were both newly out of relationships and I wanted nothing to do with dating but my BFF was getting sick of me being alone all the time (note: 6 months after my mom died, I was still fragile) so she tells me one day (exact words) “I’m not saying you need to marry him, just, go out to dinner or something”. Then, he’d “drop by” our office to talk to or pick up something from my BFF and we’d chat—then he stopped by once after I’d left looking for me… Then my BFF put my number on his windshield (because she’s evil)—he almost lost my number (because he didn’t see it for about 2 miles!) called me, we went out to dinner, closed down the restaurant, and were engaged a few months later and married 9 months after that. Whew. I should also mention that we both knew of each other before the “set up” and we hated each other. Ironic, right?
Also, does he run and how does he deal with your running?: He does not run, he’s a cyclist. He supports my running 100% getting up at ungodly hours to get to races and wander around for several hours, he encourages me and when it’s nice out, a lot of the time he’ll go for a ride and I’ll go for a run—not together, but, it’s still nice.
Favorite shoe?: currently my Brooks. I’ve tried 3 different shoes and these are my favorites so far. We’ll see how they hold up!
Favorite distance?: 15k or half marathon. The 15k is a fun nice distance and easily broken down into 5k increments which make it mentally easy. And I love the half marathon because it’s double digits and you still get bling even if you don’t place—and I never do!
If you could race any race in the world which one would it be and why?: Probably one of the those adventure marathons—they have them in Jordan, Iceland, places like that. I’d love to run the Petra Marathon because I’d love to go to Petra. How cool would that be?
Enough questions for you?: Never!
Sara asked...
Name your Top 5:
- places you want to travel to: Italy, Scotland, Africa, Argentina, the South Pacific.
- songs on your ipod (to run to): Don’t you judge me! These are my running songs. Gunpowder & Lead (Miranda Lambert), Mamma Mia (Abba), Bombs over Baghdad (Outkast), Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd), I Wanna Rock (Twisted Sister).
- favorite items in your closet: J. Crew boots, black dress, orange coat, pink cardigan, ruffled white tee shirt.
- actors you want to make out with: Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig, Christian Bale, Bear Grylls, Simon Baker (are we seeing a trend?)
- favorite foods/meals/recipes:
foods—chocolate, grilled cheese (I’m 5), chips & salsa, good crusty sourdough bread, zucchini (yes, really!).
Meals—I love me a good ol’ bowl of lentil soup (bonus points for recipes from The Barefoot Contessa), a big happy salad, curry dishes and of course, anything chocolate (molten chocolate cake = my idea of heaven).
Recipes—I don’t know! I watch a lot of The Food Network (especially while at the gym—weird?) and get about 90% of what I cook from Giada or Ina. True story.
- favorite movies (and TV shows):
movies—The Sounds of Music, Gone With the Wind, The Great Race, Casablanca, What About Bob.
Tv shows—The Office, The Mentalist, What Not To Wear, Burn Notice, The Closer
Naturally Caffeinated Family asked...
how about where would you like to travel (and why=)): I’d really like to go all over—I know, a lot to ask, right? I guess there are some places I’d love to go more than others. I really want to go to Scotland because my mom’s family is Scottish and that would be a really neat experience. I’ve always wanted to go to Italy and am pretty sure you could park me there for 5 years and I’d be OK with that. It just seems hands down magical. I didn’t mention this in my tip 5 listed above, but, I’d really like to go back to the Virgin Islands—my mom had a friend with a house there so we went a lot when I was younger and those trips are hands down some of my greatest memories. I’d really like to go back and re-live that and share it with my husband. I’d love to go to Argentina because I think Patagonia would be so neat to see and hike and do all that. And the South Pacific—I mean, hello, beaches for miles? That’s my kind of place!
favorite ice cream flavor (an important question): Mint chip. Always has been.
if you could do anything (when we grow up) what would you do?: I want to be a mommy and a writer. Honestly, being a travel writer would be amazing.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Really James Cameron, really?
(psst, spoiler alert)
So, in efforts of being a good sport, I donned my 1980s Ran Ban -esque 3D glasses and followed the masses to go see Avatar. Since everyone and their brother is telling me "omg, it's the greatest movie ever".
Please note that I'm not really a sci fi movie person. I was totally lost in Star Trek having never seen an episode and it's just not my genre, but, I'll usually go see it and end up liking it. I had high hopes for this especially since I had sclepped everyone to see Sherlock Holmes the day before I wanted this to be a movie we would all enjoy.
So, we paid the damn $13 each (highway robbery I tell you) and took our seats.
And then I checked out after about 30 minutes. I tried to enjoy it--I really, really tried. I wanted to enjoy it. I like basically every movie I see, I'm pretty easy to please in that regard. I went in there with an open mind and thought if nothing else it's a few hours away from the house.
And it was. But, it's hard to enjoy 2.5 hours of political statements being crammed down my throat. Seriously, James Cameron, we get it: go green, love the earth, we get it.
Although I'm sure that nerds around the world were rejoicing: alien sex, alien sex!
That might have been a little much.
But, who am I to judge? I'm the girl that finds Borat wildly offensive yet hilarious nonetheless. I'm not on The Academy, I've never taken a film course, obviously, I know nothing.
Expect that blue alien sex was just a little much for me. I'm not saying it's not a great movie, it just wasn't up my alley. And I really can't get over the alien sex.
So, in efforts of being a good sport, I donned my 1980s Ran Ban -esque 3D glasses and followed the masses to go see Avatar. Since everyone and their brother is telling me "omg, it's the greatest movie ever".
Please note that I'm not really a sci fi movie person. I was totally lost in Star Trek having never seen an episode and it's just not my genre, but, I'll usually go see it and end up liking it. I had high hopes for this especially since I had sclepped everyone to see Sherlock Holmes the day before I wanted this to be a movie we would all enjoy.
So, we paid the damn $13 each (highway robbery I tell you) and took our seats.
And then I checked out after about 30 minutes. I tried to enjoy it--I really, really tried. I wanted to enjoy it. I like basically every movie I see, I'm pretty easy to please in that regard. I went in there with an open mind and thought if nothing else it's a few hours away from the house.
And it was. But, it's hard to enjoy 2.5 hours of political statements being crammed down my throat. Seriously, James Cameron, we get it: go green, love the earth, we get it.
Although I'm sure that nerds around the world were rejoicing: alien sex, alien sex!
That might have been a little much.
But, who am I to judge? I'm the girl that finds Borat wildly offensive yet hilarious nonetheless. I'm not on The Academy, I've never taken a film course, obviously, I know nothing.
Expect that blue alien sex was just a little much for me. I'm not saying it's not a great movie, it just wasn't up my alley. And I really can't get over the alien sex.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Getting to know you....
My nanny (yes, I had a nanny--it was only for like 6 months after my parents divorce and neither one of them could figure out what to do with me, so, enter, a nanny. And she was awesome) used to sing that song from The King & I to me all the time. I still love it. It makes me smile.
Anyways, I have major blog block and since I doubt you really want to hear about my latest shopping spree (I heart Target) running drama (ummm, it was 20 degrees on Saturday--I never thawed out, and it's supposed to be 14 this Saturday. Kill me now) and the fact that I killed a pan of brownies over the weekend (true story), I thought I'd open this bad boy up for some good ol' fashioned Q&A. What better way to start off the new decade, right?
Let's get to know each other better!
So, ask away (keep it clean, kiddos) and I'll answer later this week.
XOXOX
Anyways, I have major blog block and since I doubt you really want to hear about my latest shopping spree (I heart Target) running drama (ummm, it was 20 degrees on Saturday--I never thawed out, and it's supposed to be 14 this Saturday. Kill me now) and the fact that I killed a pan of brownies over the weekend (true story), I thought I'd open this bad boy up for some good ol' fashioned Q&A. What better way to start off the new decade, right?
Let's get to know each other better!
So, ask away (keep it clean, kiddos) and I'll answer later this week.
XOXOX
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