I've recently come upon a few very funny blogs dedicated to specific topics. One is called Cake Wrecks and has posts with -- you guessed it -- pictures and entries about terrible-looking cakes. The other is a blog about the unnecessary use of quotation marks that plagues society today. They're both good for a laugh. Check 'em out.
Cake Wrecks
The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotations
Monday, August 18, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Celebrity Babble
Some may call it invasive and obnoxious. Others may call it our right as fans. Whatever they call it, though, I can't help but enjoy the guilty pleasure of celebrity gossip. I fall right into Yahoo!'s trap every day when they post links with tantalizing headlines like "Morgan Freeman in terrible car accident. Kelsey Grammar hospitalized. Ryan Seacrest bitten by a shark." I can't help but to click and get the scoop. Just today, I encountered two interesting tidbits of celebrity gossip -- one rather infuriating and one thought-provoking (as far as light-hearted trash can provoke thoughts, anyway).
The first was an article about Jennifer Love-Hewitt and her new, slim self. Apparently little miss "I am proud of my big booty that was photographed at the beach last summer" has lost 18 pounds. Normally this would be just another drop in the celebrity-weight-loss bucket, but it annoys me because of the big to-do after paparazzi and vicious Americans in general criticized Jennifer for being chunky when photos of her in a teeny bikini popped up last year at about this time. Granted, her butt did look kind of big -- at least compared to the waifs we're used to seeing in US Weekly. But sizes or perceived sizes of rear-ends aside, she responded to the criticism with a lot of dignity and stated that she loves her body, the photos were at bad angles, etc. Normal girls everywhere stood up and cheered for a celebrity that wasn't afraid to be labeled as having some meat on her bones. And now, a year later, we find out that she has gone and lost 18 pounds. Sure, she has a right to change her body if she'd like to, but if she was truly happy and unaffected by the negative comments made last year, why the need for such a drastic change? It reminds me of when Jessica Simpson's little sister (She Who Shall Not Be Named) preached to girls about self-acceptance, confidence, and the like, and then went and got a nose job. Must everyone succumb to the pressure of Hollywood?
The second article I found was one that showed pictures of celebrities and their twin siblings. Did you know that Jeremy London has a twin brother? Neither did I, but I also didn't know who Jeremy London was until I saw that article. Someone I did recognize, though, was Scarlett Johannsenn. She's got a taller and much less busty twin brother. The last person the article mentioned was Ashton Kutcher. Not only does he have a not-so-easy-on-the-eyes twin brother, but his twin brother also has cerebral palsy! Talk about getting the short end of the stick. That genetic gyp rivals the one with the set of twins on Little People, Big World, where one twin is normal-sized and the other is a little person. I only hope Ashton shares some of his riches with his brother...and that Jeremy helps Zak get something down from the tall shelf every once in a while.
The first was an article about Jennifer Love-Hewitt and her new, slim self. Apparently little miss "I am proud of my big booty that was photographed at the beach last summer" has lost 18 pounds. Normally this would be just another drop in the celebrity-weight-loss bucket, but it annoys me because of the big to-do after paparazzi and vicious Americans in general criticized Jennifer for being chunky when photos of her in a teeny bikini popped up last year at about this time. Granted, her butt did look kind of big -- at least compared to the waifs we're used to seeing in US Weekly. But sizes or perceived sizes of rear-ends aside, she responded to the criticism with a lot of dignity and stated that she loves her body, the photos were at bad angles, etc. Normal girls everywhere stood up and cheered for a celebrity that wasn't afraid to be labeled as having some meat on her bones. And now, a year later, we find out that she has gone and lost 18 pounds. Sure, she has a right to change her body if she'd like to, but if she was truly happy and unaffected by the negative comments made last year, why the need for such a drastic change? It reminds me of when Jessica Simpson's little sister (She Who Shall Not Be Named) preached to girls about self-acceptance, confidence, and the like, and then went and got a nose job. Must everyone succumb to the pressure of Hollywood?
The second article I found was one that showed pictures of celebrities and their twin siblings. Did you know that Jeremy London has a twin brother? Neither did I, but I also didn't know who Jeremy London was until I saw that article. Someone I did recognize, though, was Scarlett Johannsenn. She's got a taller and much less busty twin brother. The last person the article mentioned was Ashton Kutcher. Not only does he have a not-so-easy-on-the-eyes twin brother, but his twin brother also has cerebral palsy! Talk about getting the short end of the stick. That genetic gyp rivals the one with the set of twins on Little People, Big World, where one twin is normal-sized and the other is a little person. I only hope Ashton shares some of his riches with his brother...and that Jeremy helps Zak get something down from the tall shelf every once in a while.
Funniest Game Show Moments
Back in college, I was lucky enough to tune in to a show called Funniest Game Show moments. It had all kinds of bloopers and funny moments from, well, game shows. Ever since then, I've enjoyed going on YouTube to watch compilations of even more of these moments. If you're bored, just go to Youtube and type in "stupid game show answers" and you should come up with quite a few good results. If you don't want to watch them, though, here are some of my favorite answers, mostly from Family Feud.
-Name a body part that people have only one of.
-Big toe.
-Name something made of wool.
-A sheep.
-Name a reason for kneeling.
-To be beheaded.
-Name a slang term that means "wife."
-Bitch
-Name something you might buy that could turn out to be phony.
-A horse.
-Something you squeeze.
-Peanut butter.
There are soooo many hilarious game show moments out there. My favorite part is the look on the person's face when they realize what a dumb answer they just gave. Priceless!
-Name a body part that people have only one of.
-Big toe.
-Name something made of wool.
-A sheep.
-Name a reason for kneeling.
-To be beheaded.
-Name a slang term that means "wife."
-Bitch
-Name something you might buy that could turn out to be phony.
-A horse.
-Something you squeeze.
-Peanut butter.
There are soooo many hilarious game show moments out there. My favorite part is the look on the person's face when they realize what a dumb answer they just gave. Priceless!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saving the Environment, One Bag at a Time
About six months ago, I discovered the wonder that is Freecycle. For those of you that are out of the loop, Freecycle is a Yahoo! group where members post offers and wanted ads for things that they have to give away or things that they'd like to receive, respectively. Everything is free, with the idea of keeping things out of landfills that still have some use left in them. I've always been the type to enjoy getting rid of things I don't use by way of garage sales, eBay, craigslist, and other moneymaking ventures, but I definitely have a lot of things that people wouldn't necessarily want to pay for but could still get some enjoyment from. Just today, I gave away the dress from my senior prom (with its matching wrap and purse), an old Chupa-Chup tin bank, a bar of unopened breast-cancer-awareness soap, and a VHS tape of Romy & Michele's High School Reunion. The dress and accessories are going to a little girl who likes to play dress-up, and I have no idea what the other things are going to be used for, nor do I care. The exciting part for me is emptying out boxes and making room in my closets!
If you haven't checked out Freecycle in your city, I would highly recommend it. Like they always say...one man's trash is another man's treasure!
If you haven't checked out Freecycle in your city, I would highly recommend it. Like they always say...one man's trash is another man's treasure!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Online Garage Sale
Here are my latest items for sale. Contact me with any questions.
Red formal dress - size 4, Bill Pesci Couture Collection, strapless, a-line - $25
Pale blue formal dress - size 12, tea length, strapless, tie around the waist - $20
Amanda Smith skirt suit - size 4, 5-button jacket and black skirt - $25
Black Banana Republic dress, simple shape with knot at bust - size XS - $10
Red formal dress - size 4, Bill Pesci Couture Collection, strapless, a-line - $25
Pale blue formal dress - size 12, tea length, strapless, tie around the waist - $20
Amanda Smith skirt suit - size 4, 5-button jacket and black skirt - $25
Black Banana Republic dress, simple shape with knot at bust - size XS - $10
Friday, July 11, 2008
Everything I Needed to Know About Relationships, I Learned From My Dog
When Guy and I brought a dog into our lives, we knew she would bring joy, frustration, and lots of laughter. What we didn't know is that she would actually teach us things about our marriage and the ways we relate to each other. Aside from serving as excellent birth control, getting a dog has been a great teaching tool. For instance, I am always telling Guy how I would like him to show his affection more. Yes, he says he loves me, but why can't he show it? A hug or kiss when I walk through the door, or even a smile that shows me he's happy to see me would be much appreciated. Unfortunately, no matter how many times I voiced my opinion, it never seemed to sink in...until I related it to the way Lily greets Guy each time he arrives home. When she hears the garage door open, Lily bolts down the stairs and paces back and forth, wagging her tail until Daddy comes up the steps and she can smother him in kisses. There is no doubt in his mind that Lily loves him and is happy that he's home. When I paralleled this situation to my need for physical affection from him, I think Guy finally got it. Though he doesn't have a tail to wag, he's been doing much better at expressing his love the way I'd like him to.
On my side of the teaching opportunities, I was humbled by a witty remark Guy made over dinner the other night. Since I typically spend the afternoons home with the dog, she tends to hover around me and whine and bark until I give her what she needs. In fact, she is prancing around me with a needy air as I type this post. I expressed to Guy that I wish Lily could find ways to entertain herself that didn't involve me. He simply said, "I know how that feels." I had to laugh because it is so true. I've given Guy a lot of slack in the past because I'm always bored and looking for his companionship to keep me occupied. I've taken offense when he would rather do his own thing than sit around and do nothing with me. But now I realize, from the way I feel about Lily, that it's not that he doesn't love me. I love that dog as much as my own family members. But sometimes you just don't want to spend your time finding ways to entertain someone else. I get it now.
So, as I sit here and Lily pulls paper out of my garbage can and proceeds to shred it to pieces, I am thankful for her in ways she can never understand. She is more than a pet to me. She is my friend, and I can only hope she continues to teach me new perspectives on life.
On my side of the teaching opportunities, I was humbled by a witty remark Guy made over dinner the other night. Since I typically spend the afternoons home with the dog, she tends to hover around me and whine and bark until I give her what she needs. In fact, she is prancing around me with a needy air as I type this post. I expressed to Guy that I wish Lily could find ways to entertain herself that didn't involve me. He simply said, "I know how that feels." I had to laugh because it is so true. I've given Guy a lot of slack in the past because I'm always bored and looking for his companionship to keep me occupied. I've taken offense when he would rather do his own thing than sit around and do nothing with me. But now I realize, from the way I feel about Lily, that it's not that he doesn't love me. I love that dog as much as my own family members. But sometimes you just don't want to spend your time finding ways to entertain someone else. I get it now.
So, as I sit here and Lily pulls paper out of my garbage can and proceeds to shred it to pieces, I am thankful for her in ways she can never understand. She is more than a pet to me. She is my friend, and I can only hope she continues to teach me new perspectives on life.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Strike a Pose
I sold my wedding dress a few months ago to an aspiring model. I was really interested to see what she would do with it, so I have been internet-stalking her, and I finally found some posted pictures of it! I think it looks pretty darn sweet, but I wish she would have steamed it before the photo shoot. Overall, though, I'm proud of my sale. At least someone can put it to good use now, rather than saving it for a daughter who most likely won't want to wear it.
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