"Is this the ear you can't hear on? George Bailey, I'm gonna love you 'til the day I die."
Binks and I are watching It's a Wonderful Life, and this is just how I want Christmas Eve to always be.
Merry Christmas!! xoxoxo
12/24/11
12/21/11
OMG, You Guys!
Okay, you guys are awesome and TB I adore you. I sounded like the saddest little monkey in the world yesterday, which was not my intention. I was feeling dumpy, but my situation is FAR from dire and I thank you so much for your kindness - I was drama and you were awesome.
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| Saddies... then. |
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| All better! |
12/20/11
I Just Want to be...
Me.
Right?
Wait, let's back up. Do you do this? I am always looking at other people and thinking "Oh, I wish I were funny like them" or "I wish I were outgoing like they are" or "I wish I dressed so well, like her" but I never stop to think about what I do well, or what I am like - you know? It's sort of a dumb thing that made me think of it. Here's what happened:
I was at a department store where I had a gift card and decided to treat myself to some makeup. I wasn't wearing any so I looked like, well, an ogre and I was talking to the woman at Bobbi Brown (because that's what Kate and Pippa use and, well, they are perfect) and telling her I wanted a few things for everyday that looked pretty but still natural. We were experimenting and she pulled out a really pretty red color when she meant to pull something rosy and neutral and she said "Oh, my! Sorry for scaring you there! That's a bright red, we won't use that!" She was being nice and making a joke, but I love makeup. I usually wear it everyday, and lots of it. But since I looked like a hobo sidling up to the makeup counter, obviously she thought I was one of those hippie girls who have frizzy hair (mine is just greasy from not shampooing daily, thankyouverymuch - just kidding, well, it probably is a little greasier but I am sort of loving the every-other-day thing) that, like, doesn't understand what highlighter is. Der. I own like five of them. They lift and separate!
So I got to thinking that the image I am projecting is 100% NOT the person I actually am right now, but what AM I?
We could get into it, but come on, I know I'm just like everyone else. Sometimes I'm one way, sometimes I'm different. Right now I am wearing navy polish, and wish I were wearing something neutral. Worrying so much about appearances is dumb, but I think that when I'm feeling awkward and not confident about myself, it's easier to focus on hair and makeup and the outside things rather than really ask yourself WHY you are feeling awkward and not-confident.
So even though I don't make New Year's Resolutions (I always do birthday ones) I think I am going to try to make an effort to feel, well, less awkward and not-confident and I won't really care so much about lipgloss and blush. Well, I always will, but you know what I mean.
Right?
Wait, let's back up. Do you do this? I am always looking at other people and thinking "Oh, I wish I were funny like them" or "I wish I were outgoing like they are" or "I wish I dressed so well, like her" but I never stop to think about what I do well, or what I am like - you know? It's sort of a dumb thing that made me think of it. Here's what happened:
I was at a department store where I had a gift card and decided to treat myself to some makeup. I wasn't wearing any so I looked like, well, an ogre and I was talking to the woman at Bobbi Brown (because that's what Kate and Pippa use and, well, they are perfect) and telling her I wanted a few things for everyday that looked pretty but still natural. We were experimenting and she pulled out a really pretty red color when she meant to pull something rosy and neutral and she said "Oh, my! Sorry for scaring you there! That's a bright red, we won't use that!" She was being nice and making a joke, but I love makeup. I usually wear it everyday, and lots of it. But since I looked like a hobo sidling up to the makeup counter, obviously she thought I was one of those hippie girls who have frizzy hair (mine is just greasy from not shampooing daily, thankyouverymuch - just kidding, well, it probably is a little greasier but I am sort of loving the every-other-day thing) that, like, doesn't understand what highlighter is. Der. I own like five of them. They lift and separate!
So I got to thinking that the image I am projecting is 100% NOT the person I actually am right now, but what AM I?
We could get into it, but come on, I know I'm just like everyone else. Sometimes I'm one way, sometimes I'm different. Right now I am wearing navy polish, and wish I were wearing something neutral. Worrying so much about appearances is dumb, but I think that when I'm feeling awkward and not confident about myself, it's easier to focus on hair and makeup and the outside things rather than really ask yourself WHY you are feeling awkward and not-confident.
So even though I don't make New Year's Resolutions (I always do birthday ones) I think I am going to try to make an effort to feel, well, less awkward and not-confident and I won't really care so much about lipgloss and blush. Well, I always will, but you know what I mean.
Being Fancy
Husband and I went on a date to a fancy restaurant this weekend, which we have not done since Bink was born. It was AWESOME. The place was amazing and it really recharged us, you know? Before we had dinner, we went to this cool little bar across the street from the restaurant and I got this. It was heavenly. A definite must-try, or make at home?
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| Can you do that with lemon peels? If yes, can I come over? |
Playdate Etiquette
What is it? You guys tell me and then I'll tell you what I did.
Here are some clues:
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| This is the f$cking stupidest thing I've ever seen. If any of you have these I demand my best friend necklace back. |
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| EVERYONE wants their kids to have more greens. |
It's All Right, 'Cause it's Saved by the Bell Thursday! (Yes, on Tuesday)
Can you believe it's Thursday again? Already? Even though it is Tuesday. I firmly believe certain days are faster than others. Tuesday, for example. Lamest day of the week. When I was a Big Sister, my Little Sister suggested we meet on Tuesdays so at least something good happened on such a crappy day. She was the best. Anway...
Today's righteous rando is none other than sweet little Penny Belding. Penny Belding, you say? But Mr. Belding and his wife Becky have a baby son, Zack, not a daughter! Der, Penny is Mr. Belding's niece! In from elsewhere (ha I forget where) on a weekend Kelly is celebrating her birthday at the Max and expects Zack to be her date, but Mr. B has other plans... in order to evade detention, suspension, or some equally horrible fate, Mr. Belding is willing to let the whole thing slide IF he takes Penny out when she comes to town.
What's a Preppy to do?!
Obviously, you pop Screech in a blondie wig, give him a fetching blazer, and have him take Penny out instead!
So Screech takes Penny out and it's a Taylor Swift video of romance and adorableness - this plan was perfect, Zack! It can't possibly go wrong!!
Yeah, right! Everyone knows that when Screech is involved, highjinks ensue, and this is no exception. Screech brings Penny to the party, and when Kelly comes over to introduce herself, Penny gushes about her hot date, Zack! And then we all remember the classic line: "He's so hot, he makes my teeth sweat." And Kelly FLIPS and calls poor puny Penny (she is literally 3.5 feet tall) a "not nice girl" and before a full-on fight breaks out, all is revealed and then I don't remember what happens. What?! I probably last saw this episode in 1999. Even though it IS a good one.
Let's see how the webs remember this one...
Penny Belding
Richard Belding’s niece. She was blonde and bubbly, but no one wanted to date her as she was related to the Principal.
During Zack’s sophomore year at Bayside, he earned himself a Saturday School detention. In order to be released from serving time and to be able to attend Kelly’s upcoming party, he signed a treaty with Mr. Belding agreeing to take Penny out on a date on Friday in lieu of serving his sentence. After making this agreement, Kelly informed Zack that her birthday party would also be that Friday, since the Max was booked on Saturday. In order to make Kelly’s party, Zack trained Screech to imitate him, so that he could take Penny out on the date instead; this worked out well because Penny was attracted to Screech, but she angered Kelly when she said that she was hot for “Zack,” thinking that was who Screech was.
She was played by actress Jodi Peterson, who also played Ben Seaver’s girlfriend, Laura Lynn, on Growing Pains.
Okay, they miss the many, many subtle nuances of what makes this episode awesome. And they lie - Penny is totally from out of town, so nobody knows her. And I love that they say "treaty", which I don't remember, but enjoy fully. But who is Jodi Peterson? I remember Laura Lynn, but I bet there is more.
Annnd, there isn't. She was in Growing Pains and SBTB, and like, that was it. But really, if you hit those two shows, what else would you even be interested in doing? I'd chuck it all and go work at the mall. Or the Bayside High Bookstore.
Today's righteous rando is none other than sweet little Penny Belding. Penny Belding, you say? But Mr. Belding and his wife Becky have a baby son, Zack, not a daughter! Der, Penny is Mr. Belding's niece! In from elsewhere (ha I forget where) on a weekend Kelly is celebrating her birthday at the Max and expects Zack to be her date, but Mr. B has other plans... in order to evade detention, suspension, or some equally horrible fate, Mr. Belding is willing to let the whole thing slide IF he takes Penny out when she comes to town.
What's a Preppy to do?!
Obviously, you pop Screech in a blondie wig, give him a fetching blazer, and have him take Penny out instead!
So Screech takes Penny out and it's a Taylor Swift video of romance and adorableness - this plan was perfect, Zack! It can't possibly go wrong!!
Yeah, right! Everyone knows that when Screech is involved, highjinks ensue, and this is no exception. Screech brings Penny to the party, and when Kelly comes over to introduce herself, Penny gushes about her hot date, Zack! And then we all remember the classic line: "He's so hot, he makes my teeth sweat." And Kelly FLIPS and calls poor puny Penny (she is literally 3.5 feet tall) a "not nice girl" and before a full-on fight breaks out, all is revealed and then I don't remember what happens. What?! I probably last saw this episode in 1999. Even though it IS a good one.
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| She's definitely thinking he's a tasty dish. HA! |
Penny Belding
Richard Belding’s niece. She was blonde and bubbly, but no one wanted to date her as she was related to the Principal.
During Zack’s sophomore year at Bayside, he earned himself a Saturday School detention. In order to be released from serving time and to be able to attend Kelly’s upcoming party, he signed a treaty with Mr. Belding agreeing to take Penny out on a date on Friday in lieu of serving his sentence. After making this agreement, Kelly informed Zack that her birthday party would also be that Friday, since the Max was booked on Saturday. In order to make Kelly’s party, Zack trained Screech to imitate him, so that he could take Penny out on the date instead; this worked out well because Penny was attracted to Screech, but she angered Kelly when she said that she was hot for “Zack,” thinking that was who Screech was.
She was played by actress Jodi Peterson, who also played Ben Seaver’s girlfriend, Laura Lynn, on Growing Pains.
Okay, they miss the many, many subtle nuances of what makes this episode awesome. And they lie - Penny is totally from out of town, so nobody knows her. And I love that they say "treaty", which I don't remember, but enjoy fully. But who is Jodi Peterson? I remember Laura Lynn, but I bet there is more.
Annnd, there isn't. She was in Growing Pains and SBTB, and like, that was it. But really, if you hit those two shows, what else would you even be interested in doing? I'd chuck it all and go work at the mall. Or the Bayside High Bookstore.
12/16/11
Okay, full disclosure
I'm trying something new.
You are aware that I think I am French, non? Ha, whateva. Anyway, I chopped off my hair at the beginning of the summer, and I'm due for a cut. However, it is WAY too short still and I want it to grow, like ten more inches, in addition to the bangs that seemed to have STOPPED GROWING COMPLETELY, so I am trying a new tack.
I'm washing my hair every other day now. Well, starting today. Meaning, I washed it yesterday and today in the shower I just rinsed and conditioned it.
I feel GROSS. But I think it will save my hair. Does this actually work? I'll keep you posted...
You are aware that I think I am French, non? Ha, whateva. Anyway, I chopped off my hair at the beginning of the summer, and I'm due for a cut. However, it is WAY too short still and I want it to grow, like ten more inches, in addition to the bangs that seemed to have STOPPED GROWING COMPLETELY, so I am trying a new tack.
I'm washing my hair every other day now. Well, starting today. Meaning, I washed it yesterday and today in the shower I just rinsed and conditioned it.
I feel GROSS. But I think it will save my hair. Does this actually work? I'll keep you posted...
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