I have just returned from 3 1/2 days in the southern Adirondacks and I am still recovering from my gall bladder surgery, so my posts are a bit askew.
Today I will be recapping Top Chef. Go w/ it people!
This week's Quickfire Challenge was to re-invent the hot dog. The cheftestants went up against a NY hot dog vendor. Radhika won immunity with her Indian inspired Sheek Kabob, lamb sausage with onions and tomato chutney. Yum yum yummy. I've had Sheek Kabob at The Sitar (the restaurant where SexyBeast and I met) and it was truly sublime when rolled into a piece of garlic naan. Bottom of the barrel was Stefan (what?!) for his multi culti dog, methinks the flavours were all over the place, and Jill for using a store bought dog and having no inspiration.
Elimination Challenge was disappointing this week. I get that the show has been going for so long and they're probably running out of ideas or maybe I'm just being a big crank. The cheftestants had to present a 3 course lunch at head judge Tom Coliccho's (Col-Dickio!) flag ship restaurant Craft (never eaten there. can't afford it) to the reject chefs that were not cast for this season's Top Chef. Ehhh. Lame idea.
The chefs assigned themselves to present an app, entree, or dessert.
Winning this week was Fabio for his beef carpaccio with grilled lemon and spherical olives appetizer (every time I see or hear that word I think of Starvin' Marvin of South Park fame). I've never had a carpaccio, as I understand it, its like raw jerky. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'm not really liking Fabio. He's kinda a sexist European douche. And packing their knives and going home was Jill for making crappy ostrich egg quiche. A food she had never cooked w/ before and she had no clear idea of a dish to present before she went to the market. Disaster! There is always a pattern. Fuck up at Quickfire and Elimination and it's game over.
I'll be serving up another Top Chef recap on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
And the Loser is......
Well the last episode of America's Next Top Model has finally aired. The good, the bad and the not so attractive.
We are down to the final 3. Sam, the ham, cute and commercial and ever so annoying. Annaleigh, cute, commercial and boring. McKey, stunningly beautiful and not that annoying or boring. McKey has been a favourite since day one.
There are no more challenges. We dive right into the requisite Cover Girl commercial and photo shoot for some new crappy Cover Girl lip gloss. It's basically just public humiliation for the chicks seeing as how they can't really act. The photos were OK, nothing really to be amazed at. That's my own personal belief, I prefer weird artsy shit. McKey is called first and Annaleigh goes home.
Then the weird, wonderful fashion show. Every year the producers of Top Model try to get the 2 finalists to fall on the runway. This year the runway is made out of pink Nerf and they have to run up a hill. Strains of Kate Bush are humming in my ears.
McKey had the better walk and thus is this season's winner. Last time they picked a winner that I adored, she ended up in the gutter looking like..... well gutter trash.
Top Chef will be taking over my Wednesday posts. And Top Model will be back in March '09. You better work, bitches!
We are down to the final 3. Sam, the ham, cute and commercial and ever so annoying. Annaleigh, cute, commercial and boring. McKey, stunningly beautiful and not that annoying or boring. McKey has been a favourite since day one.
There are no more challenges. We dive right into the requisite Cover Girl commercial and photo shoot for some new crappy Cover Girl lip gloss. It's basically just public humiliation for the chicks seeing as how they can't really act. The photos were OK, nothing really to be amazed at. That's my own personal belief, I prefer weird artsy shit. McKey is called first and Annaleigh goes home.
Then the weird, wonderful fashion show. Every year the producers of Top Model try to get the 2 finalists to fall on the runway. This year the runway is made out of pink Nerf and they have to run up a hill. Strains of Kate Bush are humming in my ears.
McKey had the better walk and thus is this season's winner. Last time they picked a winner that I adored, she ended up in the gutter looking like..... well gutter trash.
Top Chef will be taking over my Wednesday posts. And Top Model will be back in March '09. You better work, bitches!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
OWIE!
This week is going to be all over the place. Yesterday, I had my gall bladder surgery. Let me tell you all about it!
I get up, kiss SexyBeast, take a shower and then quietly panic. Get to the hospital for 9:30 am pre-admission testing. I register, give them my $75 co-pay (which is total fucking bullshit!) and wait for 2.5 seconds. Then the nurse's aid weighs me (150lbs. I call shenanigans!) gets my BP (102/70 lowish normal) and get a urine pregnancy test. She was going to draw blood and was bitching at me about being dehydrated until I explained through gritted teeth that I was fasting for my surgery..... TODAY.
Then I met w/ the sweetest nurse ever, Ellen. And she asked me a barrage of medical questions.
Then I was led to same day surgery and got completely nakee, the first time I've ever done that in front of SexyBeast and we didn't get freaky deaky. I put on the stupid backless gown and even more ridiculous hat thingy.
Then I had a lot of time on my hands , so I re-read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for the eleventhy bajillion time. Then I couldn't concentrate so I watch Tony Bourdain in African Bush and Samantha Brown in New Orleans.
Then I got my IV placed and that pretty much sucked.
I met w/ the anesthesiologist and he had no personality what so ever.
Then I cried when the nurses took me to the OR. They gave me happy juice and I don't remember a damn thing.
I woke up in the recovery room in horrible pain and really pukey. The painkillers didn't do shit and I was hooked up to a blood pressure monitor my entire 2 hour stay in recovery. Oh yeah, I guess the painkillers did work 'cause I slept my entire time away in recovery.
Then back to same day, I was awake, alert and SCREAMING my head off. Awful gas pain underneath my rib cage. Don't think gross thoughts, they pumped me full of carbon dioxide so the doctor could see my gall bladder. I was also freezing cold and couldn't catch my breath.
I peed and watched The Simpsons (the one where Lisa becomes a cigarette smoking ballerina) and then SexyBeast and my mother picked me up and brought me home.
Don't how much I will be posting for the rest of the week. I want to thank all my friends and fellow bloggers for all their thoughts and well wishes
I get up, kiss SexyBeast, take a shower and then quietly panic. Get to the hospital for 9:30 am pre-admission testing. I register, give them my $75 co-pay (which is total fucking bullshit!) and wait for 2.5 seconds. Then the nurse's aid weighs me (150lbs. I call shenanigans!) gets my BP (102/70 lowish normal) and get a urine pregnancy test. She was going to draw blood and was bitching at me about being dehydrated until I explained through gritted teeth that I was fasting for my surgery..... TODAY.
Then I met w/ the sweetest nurse ever, Ellen. And she asked me a barrage of medical questions.
Then I was led to same day surgery and got completely nakee, the first time I've ever done that in front of SexyBeast and we didn't get freaky deaky. I put on the stupid backless gown and even more ridiculous hat thingy.
Then I had a lot of time on my hands , so I re-read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for the eleventhy bajillion time. Then I couldn't concentrate so I watch Tony Bourdain in African Bush and Samantha Brown in New Orleans.
Then I got my IV placed and that pretty much sucked.
I met w/ the anesthesiologist and he had no personality what so ever.
Then I cried when the nurses took me to the OR. They gave me happy juice and I don't remember a damn thing.
I woke up in the recovery room in horrible pain and really pukey. The painkillers didn't do shit and I was hooked up to a blood pressure monitor my entire 2 hour stay in recovery. Oh yeah, I guess the painkillers did work 'cause I slept my entire time away in recovery.
Then back to same day, I was awake, alert and SCREAMING my head off. Awful gas pain underneath my rib cage. Don't think gross thoughts, they pumped me full of carbon dioxide so the doctor could see my gall bladder. I was also freezing cold and couldn't catch my breath.
I peed and watched The Simpsons (the one where Lisa becomes a cigarette smoking ballerina) and then SexyBeast and my mother picked me up and brought me home.
Don't how much I will be posting for the rest of the week. I want to thank all my friends and fellow bloggers for all their thoughts and well wishes
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Top Chef
As America's Next Top Model is winding down, I will begin to recap Top Chef. Please bear in mind I am not a chef and know nothing about the fancy chef terminology or gadgetry. Also for a fully loaded Top Chef recap, please check out Kim at www.televisionwithoutpity.com.
This season's contest is in NYC, baby. We started out with 17 cheftestants but only 16 will be making it to the Top Chef digs. We start off w/ a quick fire elimination. Usually quick fire determines immunity for a chef or some other fabulous prize. The cheftestants had to peel 15 apples with a paring knife. The first chef done will be granted immunity and the next 8 chefs will be safe from elimination. The winner was hottie Stefan from Finland. I'm a sucker for a bald man w/ an accent! Then the next phase had the remaining 8 finely and uniformly chop the peeled apples. Final phase and remaining 4 cheftestants had to create something out of their 2 cups of diced apples. Word to the wise: never, ever make a salad on Top Chef. It's the kiss of death. Oh and hey guess what? The 2 goombas that made salads were in the bottom 2 and up for elimination. And it's Lauren, the 23 year wife of a U.S. soldier in Iraq who is a chef in Savannah, GE (whew long intro!) who will packing her knives and heading home.
The cheftestants get their assignment for judging. Everyone pulls a destination out of the knife block. Each 8 pairs of 2 will be going to said place to be inspired by the international cooking of the area. The cheftestants will be going head to head, losers will be judged and one will be sent home.
The break down goes like this: Astoria/Greek food
Brighton Beach/Russian food
Long Island City/Middle Eastern food
Ozone Park/Latin food
Jamaica (Queens)/Caribbean food
Little Italy (guess!)
Chinatown (guess again!)
Little India (are you stumped?)
The winner was cocky Stefan who went to Long Island City and made a duo of lamb chops w/ tabouli salad (yum!) and a beef and onion skewer (double yum!) Side note, all but one of the winners of the 1st elimination challenge has gone on to win the title of Top Chef. And Patrick the little gay guy in culinary school was sent a-packin' for his debacle of Chinese cuisine. He offered up seared salmon and bok choy over black rice noodles. Patrick made an off hand remark about "it's noodles. all you have to do is boil them." My mom said that was the nail in his coffin. To me his dish just sounded plain yucky.
My favourite cheftestants so far are, Leah, she seems like a really talented chef, tattooed Jaime, hunky bald Hosea w/ one dimple (I want to sip champagne from that dimple!) and Stefan the Finnish kinda jerk.
This season's contest is in NYC, baby. We started out with 17 cheftestants but only 16 will be making it to the Top Chef digs. We start off w/ a quick fire elimination. Usually quick fire determines immunity for a chef or some other fabulous prize. The cheftestants had to peel 15 apples with a paring knife. The first chef done will be granted immunity and the next 8 chefs will be safe from elimination. The winner was hottie Stefan from Finland. I'm a sucker for a bald man w/ an accent! Then the next phase had the remaining 8 finely and uniformly chop the peeled apples. Final phase and remaining 4 cheftestants had to create something out of their 2 cups of diced apples. Word to the wise: never, ever make a salad on Top Chef. It's the kiss of death. Oh and hey guess what? The 2 goombas that made salads were in the bottom 2 and up for elimination. And it's Lauren, the 23 year wife of a U.S. soldier in Iraq who is a chef in Savannah, GE (whew long intro!) who will packing her knives and heading home.
The cheftestants get their assignment for judging. Everyone pulls a destination out of the knife block. Each 8 pairs of 2 will be going to said place to be inspired by the international cooking of the area. The cheftestants will be going head to head, losers will be judged and one will be sent home.
The break down goes like this: Astoria/Greek food
Brighton Beach/Russian food
Long Island City/Middle Eastern food
Ozone Park/Latin food
Jamaica (Queens)/Caribbean food
Little Italy (guess!)
Chinatown (guess again!)
Little India (are you stumped?)
The winner was cocky Stefan who went to Long Island City and made a duo of lamb chops w/ tabouli salad (yum!) and a beef and onion skewer (double yum!) Side note, all but one of the winners of the 1st elimination challenge has gone on to win the title of Top Chef. And Patrick the little gay guy in culinary school was sent a-packin' for his debacle of Chinese cuisine. He offered up seared salmon and bok choy over black rice noodles. Patrick made an off hand remark about "it's noodles. all you have to do is boil them." My mom said that was the nail in his coffin. To me his dish just sounded plain yucky.
My favourite cheftestants so far are, Leah, she seems like a really talented chef, tattooed Jaime, hunky bald Hosea w/ one dimple (I want to sip champagne from that dimple!) and Stefan the Finnish kinda jerk.
Sacre Bleu!
Top Model recap, only one more epi to go.
This week the lesson/challenge was about emoting w/out speaking. Actually a valuable lesson when yr a print model. Much more useful than the stupid makeup challenges. Honestly, when would a model ever have to do her own makeup..... in a speeding car...... in under 10 minutes. I'm just sayin'. The chicks were in a "commercial" in which they had to run on a tread mill make eye contact w/ a male model who is in a "cab" and smooch him passionately on the lips. Marjorie, my lovely lady, won for being the most natural.
Then she boozed it up w/ some Dutch boys and jumped into the hot tub fully clothed. It was no season 2 Shandi "YOU HAD SEX!" but still entertaining.
This week's photo shoot had the chicks dolled up in couture avantgard pieces posing in front of traditional Dutch windmills. This week's wiener was Annaleigh, meh. And going home was Marjorie. WHAT? NOOOOOO!!!! I adored her. My only consolation is the fact that winning Top Model is mostly a joke and hinders a chick if she wants to legitimately model.
Final 3 final epi. My prediction: Annaleigh. Wholesome, can act, a dummy. It's all good.
This week the lesson/challenge was about emoting w/out speaking. Actually a valuable lesson when yr a print model. Much more useful than the stupid makeup challenges. Honestly, when would a model ever have to do her own makeup..... in a speeding car...... in under 10 minutes. I'm just sayin'. The chicks were in a "commercial" in which they had to run on a tread mill make eye contact w/ a male model who is in a "cab" and smooch him passionately on the lips. Marjorie, my lovely lady, won for being the most natural.
Then she boozed it up w/ some Dutch boys and jumped into the hot tub fully clothed. It was no season 2 Shandi "YOU HAD SEX!" but still entertaining.
This week's photo shoot had the chicks dolled up in couture avantgard pieces posing in front of traditional Dutch windmills. This week's wiener was Annaleigh, meh. And going home was Marjorie. WHAT? NOOOOOO!!!! I adored her. My only consolation is the fact that winning Top Model is mostly a joke and hinders a chick if she wants to legitimately model.
Final 3 final epi. My prediction: Annaleigh. Wholesome, can act, a dummy. It's all good.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Can't Stop. Won't Stop
Happy meme day everyone! Today's selection of questions is brought to by www.bzoink.com. Please feel free to comment.
If you could choose only one thing from Walmart, what would it be? I would rather be shot in the head than go to Walmart. They discriminate against minorities and women and gays. Mall-Wart sucks!
Do you love the person you last held hands with? That would be my mother and yes.
How about the last person you kissed? I think that was my father and again yes.
How do you feel about reality television? I love to hate it, as evidenced by my Top Model recap. I also heart Top Chef, Project Runway and *gasp* Charm School w/ the Rock o' Love girls. It is such a guilty pleasure.
What is your favorite juice? Either cherry or really sour lemonade.
If you were to have a child, what would the last name be? Seeing as I am not married at the moment, said fetus would have my current last name.
What is your lowest moment in life so far? Sheesh, so many low points. Hmmmm...... when I had a car accident last year the week before Christmas. That was a major ball of suckage.
Have you ever had a near death experience? Nope.
Are you currently working? And if so do you like your job? I am gainfully employed and I adore my job working in the HIV community. It took me many years to find something that I love to do.
Do you love one parent better than the other? What? No!
Are you religious? I am spiritual but not religious. Such is the result of going to Catholic school for 10 years.
Did you vote on 11/4/2008? Fuck yeah! Obama all the way.
Who makes your favorite article of clothing? I don't have a fave designer. I can't afford designer clothes. I usually shop at Target or Maurice's.
Going skiing or snowboarding this year? Hell no. I hate all winter sports.
How about sledding or ice skating? Except for sledding
How many significant others have you had? 2
Are you in a relationship now? If so are you happy? YES & YES!
What are your thoughts on drugs? As long as what yr doing doesn't harm other people
What's the craziest drunken night you've had? heh heh, sang along loudly and out of tune to "Blister in the Sun" by a cover band, went out to Denny's w/ the bartenders and flashed my boobs to a chick.
Are you now, or have you ever been addicted to anything? Nope.
Do you ever watch talk shows? I watch cool bands I like on youtube that appear on Letterman.
Do you like the snow? No, it's like I'm being slowly suffocated.
Favorite holiday? Wow, tough. A tie between Halloween and Christmas.
Any bands you used to like and are now embarrassing to you? I loved hair metal when I was 13 and 14. My fave was Skid Row.
Would you rather text someone or call them? Texting is easier.
Ever been to any concerts? Who? Too many to list. I am a big fan of the live experience.
Have you ever met anyone that's famous? Yes, the last famous person I met was Gregory Maguire. He wrote Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion among Men, etc.
What's the last movie you rented? Degrassi High, though technically not a movie.
How about the last movie you saw in the theater? It's been awhile. I saw Burn after Reading the first weekend in October.
Do you have a/any hero(s)? I admire many people.
Have you ever walked out on a job or just not showed up? No, never. I have a very strong work ethic.
Are you going on vacation any time soon? Yes, Sexy Beast and I are going to Portsmouth,NH for a weekend of romance.
When you were little what did you want to be when you "grow up"? A writer. That ambition has not changed.
Ever broken a bone? I just tripped going up the stairs and I think I broke my big toe.
Have you ever taken part in a three some? No but I would never rule anything out.
Do you have any children? NO! I plan on staying kid free.
What are your thoughts on abortion? I am pro-choice 100%.
How about gay people? Whatever you do in yr bedroom is yr business.
Camel's or Marlbro's? Neither, smoking is disgusting.
Have you told your parents all of your secrets from when you were a teen? No. Some things are better left unsaid.
Do you shower every day? Yes, that's how I wake up in the a.m.
Have any piercings? I had my navel pierced for 7 months when I was 20. At 21 I had my left nipple pierced for 5 years. Now the only pierced thing I have is my ears.
Tattoos? No, I'm afraid of needles. Though I have been contemplating about getting ivy wrapped around my big toe.
If you just came into a large amount of money, what would you do first? Pay off my credit debt.
Are you using a wireless keyboard and mouse? Nope.
Have you ever been in a car accident? Plenty. I was in 4 car accidents w/in 18 months. Last one was last year as I previously mentioned.
Do you drink and drive? Never.
Has anyone ever sang to you in a romantic way? Sexy Beast sings to me when we've been drinking.
What is the most romantic thing someone has done for you? It's the little things. I'm not into big gestures. Sexy Beast bought me chocolate yesterday while he was Columbia Pres. Hospital.
Mtv or VH1? VH1, cause I'm old.
Doing anything exciting this weekend? Party at Michelle's! woo hoo!
Ever had your heart broken? Yes.
Ever liked someone and didn't go for it because of what your friends said? Nope. I pay little attention to outside influences.
You're getting married. Who's your maid of honor and best man? Cris and Dan.
What's your favorite alcoholic beverage? Right now it's a toss up between Woodchuck cider and vanilla vodka and Coke.
Can you shotgun a whole beer? No, I'm not that talented.
What's your favorite drinking game? Beirut. The ultimate drinking game.
Ever danced to no music? Yes, it's fun.
Have a favorite song right now? Today my fave is "Cath" by Death Cab for Cutie.
Would you rather be able to fly or walk on water? Fly, I enjoy swimming too much.
Would you rather get highlights or dye your whole head? Currently I dye my hair and I have highlights. I think I look super cute.
How long has your best friend been your bestie? 12 years.
Are you friends with any of your siblings? Yes, always.
Are you a very emotional person? I wear my emotions very outwardly.
Have you ever lost a loved one? My grammie and my aunt.
What's the best club you've ever been to? I could care less about shit like that.
Can you do the splits? No but I am very bendy. Sexy Beast is very happy.
Would you ever go on a reality tv show? No.
What kind of shampoo are you using? At my parents' house I use honey shampoo from The Body Shop and at Sexy Beast I keep Pantene Pro Vitamin.
Do you wear glasses or contacts? I wore contacts for 12 years and I switched over to glasses for the past 2 because of economic reasons.
If you could choose only one thing from Walmart, what would it be? I would rather be shot in the head than go to Walmart. They discriminate against minorities and women and gays. Mall-Wart sucks!
Do you love the person you last held hands with? That would be my mother and yes.
How about the last person you kissed? I think that was my father and again yes.
How do you feel about reality television? I love to hate it, as evidenced by my Top Model recap. I also heart Top Chef, Project Runway and *gasp* Charm School w/ the Rock o' Love girls. It is such a guilty pleasure.
What is your favorite juice? Either cherry or really sour lemonade.
If you were to have a child, what would the last name be? Seeing as I am not married at the moment, said fetus would have my current last name.
What is your lowest moment in life so far? Sheesh, so many low points. Hmmmm...... when I had a car accident last year the week before Christmas. That was a major ball of suckage.
Have you ever had a near death experience? Nope.
Are you currently working? And if so do you like your job? I am gainfully employed and I adore my job working in the HIV community. It took me many years to find something that I love to do.
Do you love one parent better than the other? What? No!
Are you religious? I am spiritual but not religious. Such is the result of going to Catholic school for 10 years.
Did you vote on 11/4/2008? Fuck yeah! Obama all the way.
Who makes your favorite article of clothing? I don't have a fave designer. I can't afford designer clothes. I usually shop at Target or Maurice's.
Going skiing or snowboarding this year? Hell no. I hate all winter sports.
How about sledding or ice skating? Except for sledding
How many significant others have you had? 2
Are you in a relationship now? If so are you happy? YES & YES!
What are your thoughts on drugs? As long as what yr doing doesn't harm other people
What's the craziest drunken night you've had? heh heh, sang along loudly and out of tune to "Blister in the Sun" by a cover band, went out to Denny's w/ the bartenders and flashed my boobs to a chick.
Are you now, or have you ever been addicted to anything? Nope.
Do you ever watch talk shows? I watch cool bands I like on youtube that appear on Letterman.
Do you like the snow? No, it's like I'm being slowly suffocated.
Favorite holiday? Wow, tough. A tie between Halloween and Christmas.
Any bands you used to like and are now embarrassing to you? I loved hair metal when I was 13 and 14. My fave was Skid Row.
Would you rather text someone or call them? Texting is easier.
Ever been to any concerts? Who? Too many to list. I am a big fan of the live experience.
Have you ever met anyone that's famous? Yes, the last famous person I met was Gregory Maguire. He wrote Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion among Men, etc.
What's the last movie you rented? Degrassi High, though technically not a movie.
How about the last movie you saw in the theater? It's been awhile. I saw Burn after Reading the first weekend in October.
Do you have a/any hero(s)? I admire many people.
Have you ever walked out on a job or just not showed up? No, never. I have a very strong work ethic.
Are you going on vacation any time soon? Yes, Sexy Beast and I are going to Portsmouth,NH for a weekend of romance.
When you were little what did you want to be when you "grow up"? A writer. That ambition has not changed.
Ever broken a bone? I just tripped going up the stairs and I think I broke my big toe.
Have you ever taken part in a three some? No but I would never rule anything out.
Do you have any children? NO! I plan on staying kid free.
What are your thoughts on abortion? I am pro-choice 100%.
How about gay people? Whatever you do in yr bedroom is yr business.
Camel's or Marlbro's? Neither, smoking is disgusting.
Have you told your parents all of your secrets from when you were a teen? No. Some things are better left unsaid.
Do you shower every day? Yes, that's how I wake up in the a.m.
Have any piercings? I had my navel pierced for 7 months when I was 20. At 21 I had my left nipple pierced for 5 years. Now the only pierced thing I have is my ears.
Tattoos? No, I'm afraid of needles. Though I have been contemplating about getting ivy wrapped around my big toe.
If you just came into a large amount of money, what would you do first? Pay off my credit debt.
Are you using a wireless keyboard and mouse? Nope.
Have you ever been in a car accident? Plenty. I was in 4 car accidents w/in 18 months. Last one was last year as I previously mentioned.
Do you drink and drive? Never.
Has anyone ever sang to you in a romantic way? Sexy Beast sings to me when we've been drinking.
What is the most romantic thing someone has done for you? It's the little things. I'm not into big gestures. Sexy Beast bought me chocolate yesterday while he was Columbia Pres. Hospital.
Mtv or VH1? VH1, cause I'm old.
Doing anything exciting this weekend? Party at Michelle's! woo hoo!
Ever had your heart broken? Yes.
Ever liked someone and didn't go for it because of what your friends said? Nope. I pay little attention to outside influences.
You're getting married. Who's your maid of honor and best man? Cris and Dan.
What's your favorite alcoholic beverage? Right now it's a toss up between Woodchuck cider and vanilla vodka and Coke.
Can you shotgun a whole beer? No, I'm not that talented.
What's your favorite drinking game? Beirut. The ultimate drinking game.
Ever danced to no music? Yes, it's fun.
Have a favorite song right now? Today my fave is "Cath" by Death Cab for Cutie.
Would you rather be able to fly or walk on water? Fly, I enjoy swimming too much.
Would you rather get highlights or dye your whole head? Currently I dye my hair and I have highlights. I think I look super cute.
How long has your best friend been your bestie? 12 years.
Are you friends with any of your siblings? Yes, always.
Are you a very emotional person? I wear my emotions very outwardly.
Have you ever lost a loved one? My grammie and my aunt.
What's the best club you've ever been to? I could care less about shit like that.
Can you do the splits? No but I am very bendy. Sexy Beast is very happy.
Would you ever go on a reality tv show? No.
What kind of shampoo are you using? At my parents' house I use honey shampoo from The Body Shop and at Sexy Beast I keep Pantene Pro Vitamin.
Do you wear glasses or contacts? I wore contacts for 12 years and I switched over to glasses for the past 2 because of economic reasons.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Merry X-mas to Me
Boyfriend is out of town for the weekend, so I decided to take advantage of some me time.
I'm planning on moving in w/ SexyBeast in January and as such am taking a personal inventory of what I can and cannot bring into my new home. However, SexyBeast has been a bachelor for a good long while and he admittedly will not spend a lot of money on things he deems unworthy. For this reason, today I purchased a shower caddy, well it's really more of a pole thingy. I'll post more when I put it together. Also, have to bring coffee mugs because all he owns are travel mugs and 99% of the time they are in the dishwasher or in the sink. And up until last month he did not own a tea kettle. Well, my lovely SexyBeast got hit w/ a killer chest cold a few weeks ago and broke down to purchase a kettle. He settled on the cheap 4.99 one at Target. You get what you pay for my friends. I went to make him a cup a tea when was coughing his brains out and I spilt hot water on my hand.
Then I shot over from Bed, Bath and Friggin' Beyond to Marshall's, wherein I got my brother and sister-in-law their X-mas gift. I always get them gift baskets. Now you may think that lacks originality but there so many variations on the theme one could never tire of them. This year it's a tea/waffle/scone set. And I couldn't help myself and got a Life is Good long sleeve T-shirt. I reasoned the purchase that I only own 3 long sleeve T-shirts and needed another.
And finally I went to my local Gap outlet. I got a super cute outfit for my 3 year old niece on sale w/ an additional 30% off. With my savings I got 2 new sweaters and at the end of the day I saved 42 bucks.
I'll try to not let the trend continue this season of one gift for you and two for me. But we'll see....
I'm planning on moving in w/ SexyBeast in January and as such am taking a personal inventory of what I can and cannot bring into my new home. However, SexyBeast has been a bachelor for a good long while and he admittedly will not spend a lot of money on things he deems unworthy. For this reason, today I purchased a shower caddy, well it's really more of a pole thingy. I'll post more when I put it together. Also, have to bring coffee mugs because all he owns are travel mugs and 99% of the time they are in the dishwasher or in the sink. And up until last month he did not own a tea kettle. Well, my lovely SexyBeast got hit w/ a killer chest cold a few weeks ago and broke down to purchase a kettle. He settled on the cheap 4.99 one at Target. You get what you pay for my friends. I went to make him a cup a tea when was coughing his brains out and I spilt hot water on my hand.
Then I shot over from Bed, Bath and Friggin' Beyond to Marshall's, wherein I got my brother and sister-in-law their X-mas gift. I always get them gift baskets. Now you may think that lacks originality but there so many variations on the theme one could never tire of them. This year it's a tea/waffle/scone set. And I couldn't help myself and got a Life is Good long sleeve T-shirt. I reasoned the purchase that I only own 3 long sleeve T-shirts and needed another.
And finally I went to my local Gap outlet. I got a super cute outfit for my 3 year old niece on sale w/ an additional 30% off. With my savings I got 2 new sweaters and at the end of the day I saved 42 bucks.
I'll try to not let the trend continue this season of one gift for you and two for me. But we'll see....
Thursday, November 13, 2008
It's Cool to Know Nothin'!
I am totally totally obsessed with the new Kaiser Chiefs single "Never Miss a Beat". It's loud, crunchy and very sing-along-able. Unfortunately, I am having my own economic crisis and I don't see the end anytime soon, so the best I can hope for is the Amazon gift certificate fairy to visit me in the middle of the night.
Then I got to thinking about all the other cool music out there that I do not own.
1. Bob Mould- he put a CD months ago. For those of you not in the know, Bob is a fantastic musician who was a part of the post-punk band Husker Du in the '80's and then power pop band Sugar in the '90's. He has integrity.
2. Vampire Weekend- cute white nerds from NYU that make catchy sorta ska like danceable songs. Check out the new single "Kids don't Stand a Chance".
3. Death Cab for Cutie- been around for years, mopey stare at yr shoes music. The new CD came out at the beginning of the year and I have been dying to hear it in it's entirety.
4. The Ting Tings- snotty British boppy sound. Good stuff!
There are thousands of others that I cannot name as I don't have enough room or time. I'm embarrassed to say there is stuff out from 10 + years ago that I haven't purchased yet (Yeah Yeah Yeahs). And the all the stuff I had on cassette that I never converted over (The Clash, mother fuckin' Danzig). Where are you Amazon fairy?
Then I got to thinking about all the other cool music out there that I do not own.
1. Bob Mould- he put a CD months ago. For those of you not in the know, Bob is a fantastic musician who was a part of the post-punk band Husker Du in the '80's and then power pop band Sugar in the '90's. He has integrity.
2. Vampire Weekend- cute white nerds from NYU that make catchy sorta ska like danceable songs. Check out the new single "Kids don't Stand a Chance".
3. Death Cab for Cutie- been around for years, mopey stare at yr shoes music. The new CD came out at the beginning of the year and I have been dying to hear it in it's entirety.
4. The Ting Tings- snotty British boppy sound. Good stuff!
There are thousands of others that I cannot name as I don't have enough room or time. I'm embarrassed to say there is stuff out from 10 + years ago that I haven't purchased yet (Yeah Yeah Yeahs). And the all the stuff I had on cassette that I never converted over (The Clash, mother fuckin' Danzig). Where are you Amazon fairy?
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Go and See
Well my friends, Top Model is coming to a swift end and to fill that void I will recapping Top Chef on Wednesdays. I'm crazy about tops I guess.
This week the chicks had to travel by river canoe type things and navigate the streets of Amsterdam to go on "go sees" with a time limit. Poor Marjorie, she got confused and cried. Then there was the usual bitchiness 'cause Mackey would have been the winner but she was 5 minutes late, so Annaleigh won instead. Ladies, word o' advice, "let it go".
This week's photo shoot was Tyra Banks' trying to prove to the world that she can do other stuff than model. She was the photographer for the shoot and the theme was one natural look and one over the top makeup side by side kinda thing all in black and white. Honestly, it was a kool idea.
The big wiener was Sam the Ham. And to totally sound like teenage girl from 2004 "I am so over Sam". Seriously, I don't see what the big deal is, she's just kinda meh. And going home was Elina, 'cause she's overly tattooed and uptight.
Oohh, down to the Final Four!
This week the chicks had to travel by river canoe type things and navigate the streets of Amsterdam to go on "go sees" with a time limit. Poor Marjorie, she got confused and cried. Then there was the usual bitchiness 'cause Mackey would have been the winner but she was 5 minutes late, so Annaleigh won instead. Ladies, word o' advice, "let it go".
This week's photo shoot was Tyra Banks' trying to prove to the world that she can do other stuff than model. She was the photographer for the shoot and the theme was one natural look and one over the top makeup side by side kinda thing all in black and white. Honestly, it was a kool idea.
The big wiener was Sam the Ham. And to totally sound like teenage girl from 2004 "I am so over Sam". Seriously, I don't see what the big deal is, she's just kinda meh. And going home was Elina, 'cause she's overly tattooed and uptight.
Oohh, down to the Final Four!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
White Like Me
My 33rd birthday was a few weeks ago (Oct. 21st to be exact) and it was kinda sucky day in general but one of the precious highlights was a present from my middle brother. I am now in possession of the hilarious novel "Stuff White People like". In this lovely piece of literature, it enumerates the pretentiousness of my culture. And at the end you can take a quiz to figure out mathematically how white you are.
Myself? I am middle o' the road whitey. I am passionate about glasses and organic foods, indie music and movies and most importantly, brunch. However, I have tendencies to become the wrong kind of white person because of my love for comedian Dane Cook and my prized "Gettin' Lucky in Kentucky" T-shirt.
And of course you can check out the website for constant updates and trends about our race at http://www.stuffwhitepeoplelike.com I will be dedicating one post per week about my whiteness. Stay tuned.....
Myself? I am middle o' the road whitey. I am passionate about glasses and organic foods, indie music and movies and most importantly, brunch. However, I have tendencies to become the wrong kind of white person because of my love for comedian Dane Cook and my prized "Gettin' Lucky in Kentucky" T-shirt.
And of course you can check out the website for constant updates and trends about our race at http://www.stuffwhitepeoplelike.com I will be dedicating one post per week about my whiteness. Stay tuned.....
Monday, November 10, 2008
Kitty Cat
Happy Monday. Today's meme is brought to you by http://curiousasacat.blogspot.com. Make of me what you will.
1) Whose thoughts would you most like to read? The idiot at work that is two faced bitch. Seriously, I want to know what the fuck she is thinking?
2) How do you feel when someone smiles at you? First, a little started, 'cause I'm automatically on the defensive with people. Then, I think "Wow", that's nice and I feel humbled.
3) If you were allowed to teach any course (real or made-up by you) at any university in the world, where and what would you teach? "Meaningless Trivia that will never get you a Real Job" at Tufts University. You should always teach what you know.
4) If you could be buried or have your ashes spread anywhere at all, where would it be? Off the ferry going to Martha's Vineyard. Lots of good childhood memories there.
5) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one. Again I cannot paste the photo 'cause I am what the ancient Romans referred to as a Dorkus Mallorcus. It's a picture of a falling down building. My first thought is my life feels like that right now.
1) Whose thoughts would you most like to read? The idiot at work that is two faced bitch. Seriously, I want to know what the fuck she is thinking?
2) How do you feel when someone smiles at you? First, a little started, 'cause I'm automatically on the defensive with people. Then, I think "Wow", that's nice and I feel humbled.
3) If you were allowed to teach any course (real or made-up by you) at any university in the world, where and what would you teach? "Meaningless Trivia that will never get you a Real Job" at Tufts University. You should always teach what you know.
4) If you could be buried or have your ashes spread anywhere at all, where would it be? Off the ferry going to Martha's Vineyard. Lots of good childhood memories there.
5) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one. Again I cannot paste the photo 'cause I am what the ancient Romans referred to as a Dorkus Mallorcus. It's a picture of a falling down building. My first thought is my life feels like that right now.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Weird Vagina Shaving Party
It's ANTM recap time!
Lots o' action in this epi. The chicks first challenge was to split into 3 teams of 2 and navigate their way from the airport in Amsterdam to their new digs. Winning team will win 50 extra frames at the photo shoot. Elina (sorta yeah) and Sam the ham won. Let me tell in 1990's slang they are living in a pretty phat pad.
Then there was this weird tension in the house 'cause 3 of the hamsters all hopped in the tub together. And the other 3 bitches were all "whoa! that's strange." and complaining that the revelers were too loud. Did anybody say "Hey pipe down in the bathtub!"? Nope, they would rather be catty and passive aggressive.
Surprise! Another challenge. Again split into 3 teams of 2, the chicks were posing in couture clothes from Dutch designers in "red light" district windows. It was really neat. I'm kinda obsessed with going to Amsterdam to check out the "red light" district and the sex museum and all that other kinky shit. Someday, readers, someday. Mackey, whom I normally love but was being a total asshat in this episode, and Sam the ham won.
This week's photo shoot had the ladies posing on a boat. Top photo went to Mackey. I still say Hurray 'cause she's unusually beautiful and has wicked cool S&M medieval faire jewelry. Going back to the States was Sheena, the Japanese/Korean American wannabe Kimora Lee Simmons. I won't miss her, she was really annoying.
Next week: go-sees!
Lots o' action in this epi. The chicks first challenge was to split into 3 teams of 2 and navigate their way from the airport in Amsterdam to their new digs. Winning team will win 50 extra frames at the photo shoot. Elina (sorta yeah) and Sam the ham won. Let me tell in 1990's slang they are living in a pretty phat pad.
Then there was this weird tension in the house 'cause 3 of the hamsters all hopped in the tub together. And the other 3 bitches were all "whoa! that's strange." and complaining that the revelers were too loud. Did anybody say "Hey pipe down in the bathtub!"? Nope, they would rather be catty and passive aggressive.
Surprise! Another challenge. Again split into 3 teams of 2, the chicks were posing in couture clothes from Dutch designers in "red light" district windows. It was really neat. I'm kinda obsessed with going to Amsterdam to check out the "red light" district and the sex museum and all that other kinky shit. Someday, readers, someday. Mackey, whom I normally love but was being a total asshat in this episode, and Sam the ham won.
This week's photo shoot had the ladies posing on a boat. Top photo went to Mackey. I still say Hurray 'cause she's unusually beautiful and has wicked cool S&M medieval faire jewelry. Going back to the States was Sheena, the Japanese/Korean American wannabe Kimora Lee Simmons. I won't miss her, she was really annoying.
Next week: go-sees!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
50 Kinds of Suckiness!
Sunday morning I awoke to a tummy ache. I thought perhaps my 6 year old niece may have given me her flu bug. So SexyBeast plied me with flat ginger ale and Triscuits. But wait something is wrong! Every sip and bite was excruciating. Wave after wave of abdominal pain. Only relief coming from the many cat naps I took all day.
I roused myself to watch The Simpsons (God I loves me some Simpsons!) but by the time Family Guy rolled around, the agony was unbearable. I tried to lay down on the freshly made queen sized mattress to no avail.
SexyBeast said, "Do you want to go to the ER?" To which I replied, "Better now than 2 am when I can't sleep."
Check in at 9:30, labs drawn, examination and one abdominal ultrasound later, I have gall stones. And since I don't show any signs of an infection, I have to be referred to a general surgeon to book my gall bladder removal at a later date.
Gall stones flare up from fatty foods. Therefore no fat in my diet until that sucker is out of my body. I'm eating healthier than ever and all I want to do is stuff my face with bacon onion pizza.
Off to my GP on Friday for a referral to a general surgeon. I'm praying they yank out my gall bladder before Thanksgiving. Otherwise, I'm gonna have to load up on Percocet just eat a slice of pie.
I roused myself to watch The Simpsons (God I loves me some Simpsons!) but by the time Family Guy rolled around, the agony was unbearable. I tried to lay down on the freshly made queen sized mattress to no avail.
SexyBeast said, "Do you want to go to the ER?" To which I replied, "Better now than 2 am when I can't sleep."
Check in at 9:30, labs drawn, examination and one abdominal ultrasound later, I have gall stones. And since I don't show any signs of an infection, I have to be referred to a general surgeon to book my gall bladder removal at a later date.
Gall stones flare up from fatty foods. Therefore no fat in my diet until that sucker is out of my body. I'm eating healthier than ever and all I want to do is stuff my face with bacon onion pizza.
Off to my GP on Friday for a referral to a general surgeon. I'm praying they yank out my gall bladder before Thanksgiving. Otherwise, I'm gonna have to load up on Percocet just eat a slice of pie.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Thanks for the Meme-ories!
I'm feeling corny today from a strange weekend. Long story short, I'm going to have my gall bladder removed. But more on that later.... the meme for today is from www.bzoink.com and is entitled "45 of the most random things you will probably never need to know about someone." Pretty fitting.
whats your name spelt backwards? Eus, sounds Greek. awesome.
What did you do last night? I went to the emergency department at my local hospital for 3 hours. And I missed Family Guy : (
The last thing you downloaded onto your computer? Photos of myself. I'm such a fucking egomanic.
Have you ever licked a 9 volt battery? No!
Last time you swam in a pool? 2005 at the gym.
What are you wearing? A bathing suit, they frown upon skinny dipping at gym.
How many cars have you owned? Two, thank God they're made to last.
Type of music you dislike most? Disposable pop or honky tonk.
Are you registered to vote? Damn skippy!
Do you have cable? Yes, I could never live without it.
What kind of computer do you use? Dude, it's a Dell.
Ever made a prank phone call? When I was 11, that was THE thing to do.
You like anyone right now? I'm in love with my boyfriend.
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?Not even if you paid me.
Furthest place you ever traveled? Edinburgh, Scotland.
What's your favorite comic strip? Dilbert, he's where it's at.
Do u know all the words to the national anthem? All 3 verses? No way Jose.
Shower, morning or night? Always in the morning.
Best movie you've seen in the past month? Snatch. Wow.
Favorite pizza toppings? Bacon and onion.
Chips or popcorn? Depends on the flavour and variety of the chip. Hmmm I'm making it too hard. I'll say popcorn.
What cell phone provider do you have? Tracfone. It's cheap.
Have you ever smoked peanut shells? No. I bet Albany Jane has : )
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? heheh no. Though I think it would be fun to wear a tiara for a few hours.
Orange Juice or apple? Neither. ICK!
Who were the last people you sat at lunch with? I eat alone.
favorite chocolate bar? Almond Joy, Hersey Kisses' with Almonds and Peanut Butter Cups.
Who is your longest friend and how long? Cris for the past 12 years.
Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? This past summer in a kickass salad I made with fresh spinach, avocado and bacon bits.
Have you ever won a trophy? Cheerleading trophy in 8th grade. First and last time I was a cheerleader.
Favorite arcade game? Original Mario Brothers.
Ever ordered from an infomercial? I got hoodwinked by the Perfect Pancake.
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school/work? First through 8th grade at St. Paul's.
Last thing you bought at Walgreens? I've never purchased anything from a Walgreen's.
Ever thrown up in public? Nope : ) I rule.
Would you prefer being a millionaire or finding true love? Romantic that I am, I'll pick true love.
Do you believe in love at first sight? No.
SPONGEBOB OR JIMMY NEUTRON? Spongebob Square Pants.
Did you have long hair as a young kid? Half way down my back. word.
What message is on your voicemail machine? "Leave a message, I'll call you back."
Where would you like to go right now? A hammock on the beach.
Sprite or 7-UP? Neither, gross.
Whats the name of your pet? Squeaky
What kind of back pack do you have, and what's in it? I don't use one. I'm alls grows up.
What do you think about most? Fixing up a house with SexyBeast.
whats your name spelt backwards? Eus, sounds Greek. awesome.
What did you do last night? I went to the emergency department at my local hospital for 3 hours. And I missed Family Guy : (
The last thing you downloaded onto your computer? Photos of myself. I'm such a fucking egomanic.
Have you ever licked a 9 volt battery? No!
Last time you swam in a pool? 2005 at the gym.
What are you wearing? A bathing suit, they frown upon skinny dipping at gym.
How many cars have you owned? Two, thank God they're made to last.
Type of music you dislike most? Disposable pop or honky tonk.
Are you registered to vote? Damn skippy!
Do you have cable? Yes, I could never live without it.
What kind of computer do you use? Dude, it's a Dell.
Ever made a prank phone call? When I was 11, that was THE thing to do.
You like anyone right now? I'm in love with my boyfriend.
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?Not even if you paid me.
Furthest place you ever traveled? Edinburgh, Scotland.
What's your favorite comic strip? Dilbert, he's where it's at.
Do u know all the words to the national anthem? All 3 verses? No way Jose.
Shower, morning or night? Always in the morning.
Best movie you've seen in the past month? Snatch. Wow.
Favorite pizza toppings? Bacon and onion.
Chips or popcorn? Depends on the flavour and variety of the chip. Hmmm I'm making it too hard. I'll say popcorn.
What cell phone provider do you have? Tracfone. It's cheap.
Have you ever smoked peanut shells? No. I bet Albany Jane has : )
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? heheh no. Though I think it would be fun to wear a tiara for a few hours.
Orange Juice or apple? Neither. ICK!
Who were the last people you sat at lunch with? I eat alone.
favorite chocolate bar? Almond Joy, Hersey Kisses' with Almonds and Peanut Butter Cups.
Who is your longest friend and how long? Cris for the past 12 years.
Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? This past summer in a kickass salad I made with fresh spinach, avocado and bacon bits.
Have you ever won a trophy? Cheerleading trophy in 8th grade. First and last time I was a cheerleader.
Favorite arcade game? Original Mario Brothers.
Ever ordered from an infomercial? I got hoodwinked by the Perfect Pancake.
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school/work? First through 8th grade at St. Paul's.
Last thing you bought at Walgreens? I've never purchased anything from a Walgreen's.
Ever thrown up in public? Nope : ) I rule.
Would you prefer being a millionaire or finding true love? Romantic that I am, I'll pick true love.
Do you believe in love at first sight? No.
SPONGEBOB OR JIMMY NEUTRON? Spongebob Square Pants.
Did you have long hair as a young kid? Half way down my back. word.
What message is on your voicemail machine? "Leave a message, I'll call you back."
Where would you like to go right now? A hammock on the beach.
Sprite or 7-UP? Neither, gross.
Whats the name of your pet? Squeaky
What kind of back pack do you have, and what's in it? I don't use one. I'm alls grows up.
What do you think about most? Fixing up a house with SexyBeast.
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