OK, so this song really struck a chord with me today. And I'm sure most of it had to do with my listening to it during the 3.5 hours I collectively spent in the car driving in the rain.
But after listening to it a few times, I decided it was going to be my princess song. You know what I mean -- Snow White had "Someday My Prince Will Come," Sleeping Beauty had "Once Upon a Dream," Arial had "Part of Your World"...you get where I'm going with this, right?
And unlike most Disney princesses, who are actively seeking a prince, I am just sort of content to be alone now. But it's nice to think that somewhere out in the world is this guy who someday is going to be my...you know. My guy.
(And if I were a Disney character, you know I'd be an owl, because I like to roll my eyes at twitterpation. Sometimes it's just too hard to even talk about it.)
But, ok, so I hear this song today and after listening to the words a few times, I was like...yeah. I like this. I like this idea that there's someone out there for me, somewhere, someday...(oh wait, that's another song), and if I'm just patient and wait for the right thing to come along at the right time, it'll happen.
Anyway, here it is. It's called "Raindrops" by Regina Spektor:
You don't know but that's okay
You might find me anyway
Don't you know that i
Belong arm in arm with you, baby
In a town that's cold and gray
We will have a sunny day
Don't you know that i
Belong arm in arm with you, baby.
I do not know
Where does it go
When it goes
Suddenly though
Everything's slow
And i miss you so
Round each corner there's a chance
People searching glance to glance
Moving bout real fast
Like insects and fish when they're scared
And they sing the same old song
Though it's been so very long
They sing, raindrops falling on my head
But that doesn't mean that i am dead
And i do not know
Where does it go
When it goes
Suddenly though
Everything's slow
And i miss you so
You don't know but that's okay
You might find me anyway
Don't you know that i
Belong arm in arm with you, baby
In a town that's cold and gray
We will have a sunny day
Don't you know that i
Belong arm in arm with you, baby.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
out of the frying pan...
...and into the fire!
And I mean that in a good way.
So, at the closing of Children of Eden, the man directing Civic's next (and last) production of the season asked me to come in and read for one of the parts. Tonight I went in and did the reading with a couple of other people called in for some of the other parts. And the director liked what he saw and heard, so I'm on to the next show, which is very thrilling!
The play is Private Lives, and it's very funny. I will play the role of Amanda, a recently remarried woman who runs into her ex-husband while on honeymoon and decides to run off with him.
Oh, and everyone in the play is British, so I will be learning how to speak with an English accent.
That's just one reason I'm kind of scared out of my mind to do this show.
The other reason (and the main one) is that I've never done a straight play like this. The only non-musical production I was in was a play version of "The Nutcracker" at my high school when I was 13, and that had a large cast and a lot of dancing in it.
This cast is made up of five people. Almost every scene involves interacting with only one other character at a time. No singing or dancing to hide behind. And no escape from the critical eye of Mr. Dick Jaeger, whenever he happens to come watch the show and write up his review.
Gulp.
I think I'm going to learn a lot; I'm excited and intimidated, but I think it's going to be a great challenge for me. I've never really thought of myself as a good "actor," just a good "performer." So I guess we'll find out once and for all this time around, huh? And this is also the first truly "adult" role I've ever had. I think this is going to be a growing experience.
Anyway, that's it for now! There's a pizza in the oven with my name on it! Until later!
And I mean that in a good way.
So, at the closing of Children of Eden, the man directing Civic's next (and last) production of the season asked me to come in and read for one of the parts. Tonight I went in and did the reading with a couple of other people called in for some of the other parts. And the director liked what he saw and heard, so I'm on to the next show, which is very thrilling!
The play is Private Lives, and it's very funny. I will play the role of Amanda, a recently remarried woman who runs into her ex-husband while on honeymoon and decides to run off with him.
Oh, and everyone in the play is British, so I will be learning how to speak with an English accent.
That's just one reason I'm kind of scared out of my mind to do this show.
The other reason (and the main one) is that I've never done a straight play like this. The only non-musical production I was in was a play version of "The Nutcracker" at my high school when I was 13, and that had a large cast and a lot of dancing in it.
This cast is made up of five people. Almost every scene involves interacting with only one other character at a time. No singing or dancing to hide behind. And no escape from the critical eye of Mr. Dick Jaeger, whenever he happens to come watch the show and write up his review.
Gulp.
I think I'm going to learn a lot; I'm excited and intimidated, but I think it's going to be a great challenge for me. I've never really thought of myself as a good "actor," just a good "performer." So I guess we'll find out once and for all this time around, huh? And this is also the first truly "adult" role I've ever had. I think this is going to be a growing experience.
Anyway, that's it for now! There's a pizza in the oven with my name on it! Until later!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
i want that.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am officially two car payments (and thus two months) away from getting one of these:
I want one so bad!!! And I've tried to be very patient and responsible about waiting until the time was right. And now that time is almost here and I'm so excited!
And oh yes, if I didn't already tell you, I've officially decided to get a pug. The more I research them, the more they seem like a good fit for me. Plus, look at that face! How can you resist? Oh, and they also come in black:
As you can see, both variations are very adorable. Plus, black and fawn both go with everything. (Not that I would think of my dog as an accessory...but I want us to look good together! Just sayin.)
So starting in May, the puppy hunt will begin in earnest. And I'll be sure to keep you updated all along the way!
Until later! :)
I want one so bad!!! And I've tried to be very patient and responsible about waiting until the time was right. And now that time is almost here and I'm so excited!
And oh yes, if I didn't already tell you, I've officially decided to get a pug. The more I research them, the more they seem like a good fit for me. Plus, look at that face! How can you resist? Oh, and they also come in black:
As you can see, both variations are very adorable. Plus, black and fawn both go with everything. (Not that I would think of my dog as an accessory...but I want us to look good together! Just sayin.)
So starting in May, the puppy hunt will begin in earnest. And I'll be sure to keep you updated all along the way!
Until later! :)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
twitterpated
Not me, personally. Just the world in general. It's springtime...time for new beginnings, blossoming ideas, budding romances (again, not for me), and baby animals!
And a new look for the blog.
I'm still trying to get used to how...bright...this one is. But I'm trying to go for something a little more springtimey.
I promise to have a REAL blog post soon! Hope everyone's week is off to a good start!
Until later!
And a new look for the blog.
I'm still trying to get used to how...bright...this one is. But I'm trying to go for something a little more springtimey.
I promise to have a REAL blog post soon! Hope everyone's week is off to a good start!
Until later!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
seeking: jim halpert
One thing I love about being a single gal with no agenda for marriage is setting my dating standards very high on a few specific things (maybe solely for the sake of avoiding dating altogether...haha). Anyway, I thought it might be fun to make a list of these traits, however unrealistic they may seem:
1. You must have good hair. I know you can't control the way your hair grows out of your head, but I can't control the fact that I'm picky about hair. So if you've got weird cowlicks, bald patches, or you like to shave patterns into your scalp, you're not the guy for me.
2. Wanna go fishing? Good! Look, I grew up going to fishing workshops and learning how to put a worm on a hook. I spend every summer sitting for hours in a boat waiting for a scaly, dumb animal with short-term memory loss to bite so I can reel him in, slice him open, and eat him for supper. If you can't handle that, we're done here.
3. You must know more about cars than I do. I know some guys who can't check their own oil, much less change it. That's not to say I change my own oil, but I'm not paying some dude at Jiffy Lube to do something we should be able to do at home in the garage. Side note: I'd love to restore a vintage car someday, even though I have no knowledge of how to do this. So I'm depending on you to be able to teach me or at least learn together.
4. You MUST NOT make me watch scary movies, or movies with excessive violence. If you care about me AT ALL, you will know that to do such a thing would be mental and emotional torture for someone like me. I don't care if it's a "classic." I don't need to see it.
5. You will be expected to take me to the ballet on occasion. Not all the time, just maybe once a year to see The Nutcracker. Do you hate this as much as I hate scary movies? Maybe. Will watching a ballet make you afraid to go to sleep because of the terrible dreams you know you're going to have that night? I highly doubt it. Dudes in tights are not that scary.
6. You will also be expected to go see plays and musicals with me. Hopefully, you will actually enjoy the theatre, so this won't be a problem. But even if it's not really your thing, guess what. It's MY thing. And we're going. In return, I promise to become the biggest, most dedicated fan, spectator, and cute apparel-wearer of whatever professional sports team you worship most. I have no serious loyalties to any pro basketball, football, or especially baseball teams, so I will willingly adopt your preferences in those areas.
7. You must not ever tell me you wish I had different color hair, skin, eyes, longer legs, smaller boobs, sharper sense of smell, better comedic timing, or otherwise wish to alter any trait about me that I cannot control. As you will notice in article one, if there is something physical you will not tolerate about a person, you should just cut 'em loose from the get-go. Don't get into this and then decide you want to make changes that can't (or won't) be made.
8. You must enjoy philosophical debates about stupid stuff. I don't like to argue about politics, religion, or ethics. But I will pick a fight about whether or not Princess Bride is a chick flick. And if that happens, you have to indulge me without getting too serious about it and actually getting mad.
9. You need to be honest about your singing abilities. If you're an amazing singer, please admit it gracefully. Don't make me reassure you every second of the day that you can sing. If you're decent, don't talk about your voice like you're the next Frank Sinatra or something, because you're not and you'll embarrass me. If you can't sing, don't be scared; just fess up and I won't make you do karaoke with me. I will like you more if you're a bad singer and admit it than if you think you're a really good singer and you're not.
10. You must be able to dress, but you should not look cuter than me. This is kind of like the singing thing; if you need help picking stuff out, just tell me and I'll help you. If you're good at putting it together and you want to help me out, fine! But don't get competitive about it and try to look more awesome than me. That's not what this is about. Besides, you should want to show me off, not show yourself off.
11. You must be creative about gift-giving. I'm not about bouqets of roses, piles of jewelry, fancy restaurants, or other stereotypically "romantic" gestures. Remember, you're talking to a girl who wants you to sit with her in an aluminum boat and shove dirty worms onto metal hooks for endless hours. You're also talking to a girl who likes ballets, musicals, and other forms of live entertainment. I'm not asking for extravagance, I'm asking for originality and, most of all, sincerity. Just put some thought, humor, and personality into it and I'll be happy.
12. Just be willing to do anything and everything to make me happy. Even if that means letting me win, swallowing your pride, and picking your battles from time to time. I promise I'll do the same for you.
OK, that's my list. What do you think...am I asking too much? :)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
I chose this over doing dishes
I'm having trouble getting motivated to do anything much today…so I decided to try filling out this list that I got from La Di Dah's blog. If you actually read the whole thing, you probably have a lot of patience...or a lot of time to kill. Or maybe you're at work procrastinating, in which case...you're welcome.
10 WHAT'S:
1 What was the first thing you thought about when you woke up?
Did I miss something?!!! (I normally tend to wake up in a panic. I don't know why that is.)
2 What did you do last night?
I had my first dining experience at Noodles & Co. (yummmm) with David and Sara, followed by some amazing gelato and a walk around a conveniently empty campus (it's spring break week). Then I had a decent night at work.
3 What is the most important part of your life?
My faith and my family. I think it's taken a lot of growing up for me to realize just how important those things are.
4 What would you rather be doing right now?
With the warmer weather we've had lately, I'm starting to pine for the lake in August!
5 What did you last cry over?
I last cried at the end of "Children of Eden"…I can't help it. It happens every time! It starts when we sing, "And if someday we hear a voice/if He should speak again, our silent Father/all He will tell us in the choice is in our hands…" Then when Jeff (who plays Father) sings, "There is no journey gone so far/so far we cannot stop and change direction…" it gets harder to hold back the tears. Then when I see an old lady sobbing in the front row by the end of the song, I just can't handle it. The tears start falling, and next thing you know, I've got tear stains all over my costume.
6 What always makes you feel better when you're upset?
Talking to my mom and/or a good, big, comfortable hug.
7 What's the most important thing you look for in a significant other?
Well, right now I would say someone who shares common interests and a similar sense of humor and is super-low-maintenance, but that's just because I don't currently want a "real" relationship. When I'm looking for the Real Thing, I'd say someone who really loves me for exactly who I am, respects where I come from, and doesn't want to change me.
8 What are you worried about?
Ohhhh...life in general. Mostly worried about when will be the right time to go get a job elsewhere.
9 What are you looking forward to most in this week?
I'm looking forward to another (hopefully) sold out weekend of shows, especially since this is the last weekend! It's been a great experience.
10 What are you thinking about right now?
I'm trying to motivate myself to do dishes, put away laundry, and work out.
NINE HAVE YOU’S:
1 Have you ever won anything?
Haha...I don't think so. I don't tend to be a "winner" in the sense that I...well...win stuff! But I did win the Spirit Award in the Miss Purdue pageant my senior year of college, which was pretty cool. Only I actually tied with another girl, and she got the plaque. Go figure. Oh! And when I went to Girls State I got chosen to go to Girls Nation, but I couldn't go so the first runner-up got to go...but I still got to keep THAT plaque. Haha.
2 Have you ever had a broken heart?
Yes, but it was a learning experience and made me a stronger person.
3 Have you ever been out of the country?
I've been to Mexico and Canada. Lame, I know, that I haven't ever been across the pond, but I'll get there.
4 Have you ever done something outrageously dumb?
Oh, you betcha. Here's an example.
5 Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend?
Sure. But who hasn't?
6 Have you ever had the cops called on you?
Nope.
7 Have you ever dated someone younger than you?
Yes, once, but it didn't work out and I will probably stick to guys my age or older from now on. Until I get to the point when I can be legally considered a cougar...
9 Have you ever sung to someone personally?
Oh yes, several times. In Purduettes we had these songs called "run-outs" where we all charged off the stage and ran into the aisles to find an old guy to sing to, then at the end we had to kiss them on the cheek and leave a big ol' red lipstick print. Some of those guys played dirty and did the "turn at the last second and plant one on the lips" move...sneaky, sneaky. But when Dad was in the audience, I'd try to get out and sing to him, which was always really special.
SEVEN WHEN’S:
1 When was your last shower?
Last night, before dinner.
2 When did you last see your mom?
Friday. I met up with Mom and Dad after getting done with the show to see a friend play with his band downtown.
3 When was your last time you saw your dad?
Same as my mom! He bought me food and beers!
4 When did you last dress up?
I guess yesterday. It was so nice and warm and sunny, I just had to pull out a springtime-y dress!
5 When was the last time you cried?
We already discussed that!
6 When did you last go to the movies and with who?
I think the last movie I went to was Confessions of a Shopaholic with my little sister.
7 When did you last listen to music?
Um…right now?
SIX WHERE’S:
1 Where does your best friend live?
My best friend from home lives in Indianapolis where she's in med school. My best friends from college are both teaching English in Indiana high schools, one of them right here in town! And my two sisters live in Florida (teaching and getting a grad degree) and here in town (finishing up her bachelor's and then starting vet tech in the summer.)
2 Where did you last go?
I last went…to work.
3 Where did you last hang out?
Around campus, I guess!
4 Where do you go to school?
NOWHERE!!! I'm so happy to be done with school, possibly forever! But I got my BA at Purdue.
5 Where is your favorite place to be?
Of all places in the world, my favorite place to be is the lake.
6 Where did you sleep last night?
I didn't sleep last night; I was working. A-thank you.
FIVE DO'S/DOES:
1 Do you like someone right now?
You mean like a crush? No. Unless you count the following list of movie/TV stars: James Marsden, John Krasinski, Jason Bateman, James Franco, and Bill Hader.
2 Do they like you too?
I don't think they know I'm a person, so no.
3 Do you ever wish you were someone else?
Yes. Sometimes I wish I were Tina Fey. And other times I wish I were Amy Poehler. But the rest of the time, I'm just so happy to be me!
4 Do you know the muffin man?
Yes! He comes in for occasional appearances on our morning show.
5 Does the future scare you?
Yes, but in the same way a roller coaster scares me. I actually love not having everything (or much of anything) planned out in my life!
**FOUR WHY’S:
1 Why are you best friends with your best friends?
Lauren (from home): I don't know…we just clicked in 3rd grade, and we've had the kind of friendship that lasts over any distance. We never have to play catch-up; we can always just pick up where we left off.
Katy and Beth (from college): These girls were my first and fastest friends at Purdue. We have been through so many growing experiences, and our friendships have been tested so much that I know these are the girls who are always going to be there for me.
Michelle and Marla (sisters): What can I say? Michelle has known me my whole life, and I've known Marla since I was two. We lived together for years and years, shared and fought over toys, clothes, friends, and cars…and we love each other unconditionally through it all!
2 Why did you start your blog?
I started it when I was getting ready to graduate college because I felt very small and alone in the world and hoped that there were other people out there who felt the same way I did about this weird, exciting twenty-something time of life. And I mostly hoped that if those people were out there, it would help them to know someone else (me) was experiencing the same stuff.
3 Why did your parents give you the name you have?
They say they just liked it. The weird thing is, I'm the only person in my family without an "M" name. And that's just the beginning of my "black sheep" status in this family lol...
4 Why are you doing this survey?
See the paragraph at the beginning of this post.
**THREE IF’S:
1 If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
I always wanted to be like Matilda and have the power to move things with my mind. Ohhh, Roald Dahl!
2 If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you?
I would change the way I wore my hair in junior high.
3 If you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring one thing what would it be?
Physician's Desk Reference. Hollowed Out. (Dwight Schrute, anyone? Anyone?) No, actually I think it would be a hatchet. Because that's what I learned from junior high literature.
**TWO WOULD-YOU-EVER’S:
1 Would you ever get back together with any of your ex’s if they asked you?
No.
2 Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love?
To save their life? Sure! It's just hair; it grows back.
**ONE WISH:
1 What would it be?
True love. Like the Princess Bride.
10 WHAT'S:
1 What was the first thing you thought about when you woke up?
Did I miss something?!!! (I normally tend to wake up in a panic. I don't know why that is.)
2 What did you do last night?
I had my first dining experience at Noodles & Co. (yummmm) with David and Sara, followed by some amazing gelato and a walk around a conveniently empty campus (it's spring break week). Then I had a decent night at work.
3 What is the most important part of your life?
My faith and my family. I think it's taken a lot of growing up for me to realize just how important those things are.
4 What would you rather be doing right now?
With the warmer weather we've had lately, I'm starting to pine for the lake in August!
5 What did you last cry over?
I last cried at the end of "Children of Eden"…I can't help it. It happens every time! It starts when we sing, "And if someday we hear a voice/if He should speak again, our silent Father/all He will tell us in the choice is in our hands…" Then when Jeff (who plays Father) sings, "There is no journey gone so far/so far we cannot stop and change direction…" it gets harder to hold back the tears. Then when I see an old lady sobbing in the front row by the end of the song, I just can't handle it. The tears start falling, and next thing you know, I've got tear stains all over my costume.
6 What always makes you feel better when you're upset?
Talking to my mom and/or a good, big, comfortable hug.
7 What's the most important thing you look for in a significant other?
Well, right now I would say someone who shares common interests and a similar sense of humor and is super-low-maintenance, but that's just because I don't currently want a "real" relationship. When I'm looking for the Real Thing, I'd say someone who really loves me for exactly who I am, respects where I come from, and doesn't want to change me.
8 What are you worried about?
Ohhhh...life in general. Mostly worried about when will be the right time to go get a job elsewhere.
9 What are you looking forward to most in this week?
I'm looking forward to another (hopefully) sold out weekend of shows, especially since this is the last weekend! It's been a great experience.
10 What are you thinking about right now?
I'm trying to motivate myself to do dishes, put away laundry, and work out.
NINE HAVE YOU’S:
1 Have you ever won anything?
Haha...I don't think so. I don't tend to be a "winner" in the sense that I...well...win stuff! But I did win the Spirit Award in the Miss Purdue pageant my senior year of college, which was pretty cool. Only I actually tied with another girl, and she got the plaque. Go figure. Oh! And when I went to Girls State I got chosen to go to Girls Nation, but I couldn't go so the first runner-up got to go...but I still got to keep THAT plaque. Haha.
2 Have you ever had a broken heart?
Yes, but it was a learning experience and made me a stronger person.
3 Have you ever been out of the country?
I've been to Mexico and Canada. Lame, I know, that I haven't ever been across the pond, but I'll get there.
4 Have you ever done something outrageously dumb?
Oh, you betcha. Here's an example.
5 Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend?
Sure. But who hasn't?
6 Have you ever had the cops called on you?
Nope.
7 Have you ever dated someone younger than you?
Yes, once, but it didn't work out and I will probably stick to guys my age or older from now on. Until I get to the point when I can be legally considered a cougar...
9 Have you ever sung to someone personally?
Oh yes, several times. In Purduettes we had these songs called "run-outs" where we all charged off the stage and ran into the aisles to find an old guy to sing to, then at the end we had to kiss them on the cheek and leave a big ol' red lipstick print. Some of those guys played dirty and did the "turn at the last second and plant one on the lips" move...sneaky, sneaky. But when Dad was in the audience, I'd try to get out and sing to him, which was always really special.
SEVEN WHEN’S:
1 When was your last shower?
Last night, before dinner.
2 When did you last see your mom?
Friday. I met up with Mom and Dad after getting done with the show to see a friend play with his band downtown.
3 When was your last time you saw your dad?
Same as my mom! He bought me food and beers!
4 When did you last dress up?
I guess yesterday. It was so nice and warm and sunny, I just had to pull out a springtime-y dress!
5 When was the last time you cried?
We already discussed that!
6 When did you last go to the movies and with who?
I think the last movie I went to was Confessions of a Shopaholic with my little sister.
7 When did you last listen to music?
Um…right now?
SIX WHERE’S:
1 Where does your best friend live?
My best friend from home lives in Indianapolis where she's in med school. My best friends from college are both teaching English in Indiana high schools, one of them right here in town! And my two sisters live in Florida (teaching and getting a grad degree) and here in town (finishing up her bachelor's and then starting vet tech in the summer.)
2 Where did you last go?
I last went…to work.
3 Where did you last hang out?
Around campus, I guess!
4 Where do you go to school?
NOWHERE!!! I'm so happy to be done with school, possibly forever! But I got my BA at Purdue.
5 Where is your favorite place to be?
Of all places in the world, my favorite place to be is the lake.
6 Where did you sleep last night?
I didn't sleep last night; I was working. A-thank you.
FIVE DO'S/DOES:
1 Do you like someone right now?
You mean like a crush? No. Unless you count the following list of movie/TV stars: James Marsden, John Krasinski, Jason Bateman, James Franco, and Bill Hader.
2 Do they like you too?
I don't think they know I'm a person, so no.
3 Do you ever wish you were someone else?
Yes. Sometimes I wish I were Tina Fey. And other times I wish I were Amy Poehler. But the rest of the time, I'm just so happy to be me!
4 Do you know the muffin man?
Yes! He comes in for occasional appearances on our morning show.
5 Does the future scare you?
Yes, but in the same way a roller coaster scares me. I actually love not having everything (or much of anything) planned out in my life!
**FOUR WHY’S:
1 Why are you best friends with your best friends?
Lauren (from home): I don't know…we just clicked in 3rd grade, and we've had the kind of friendship that lasts over any distance. We never have to play catch-up; we can always just pick up where we left off.
Katy and Beth (from college): These girls were my first and fastest friends at Purdue. We have been through so many growing experiences, and our friendships have been tested so much that I know these are the girls who are always going to be there for me.
Michelle and Marla (sisters): What can I say? Michelle has known me my whole life, and I've known Marla since I was two. We lived together for years and years, shared and fought over toys, clothes, friends, and cars…and we love each other unconditionally through it all!
2 Why did you start your blog?
I started it when I was getting ready to graduate college because I felt very small and alone in the world and hoped that there were other people out there who felt the same way I did about this weird, exciting twenty-something time of life. And I mostly hoped that if those people were out there, it would help them to know someone else (me) was experiencing the same stuff.
3 Why did your parents give you the name you have?
They say they just liked it. The weird thing is, I'm the only person in my family without an "M" name. And that's just the beginning of my "black sheep" status in this family lol...
4 Why are you doing this survey?
See the paragraph at the beginning of this post.
**THREE IF’S:
1 If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
I always wanted to be like Matilda and have the power to move things with my mind. Ohhh, Roald Dahl!
2 If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you?
I would change the way I wore my hair in junior high.
3 If you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring one thing what would it be?
Physician's Desk Reference. Hollowed Out. (Dwight Schrute, anyone? Anyone?) No, actually I think it would be a hatchet. Because that's what I learned from junior high literature.
**TWO WOULD-YOU-EVER’S:
1 Would you ever get back together with any of your ex’s if they asked you?
No.
2 Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love?
To save their life? Sure! It's just hair; it grows back.
**ONE WISH:
1 What would it be?
True love. Like the Princess Bride.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
material girl
I know, I know, probably not the best topic for a post during Lent, but...what can I say?
Yesterday was definitely a "me" day. And I loved it! I had a hair appointment at nine, so with an hour to kill between getting off work and going to the salon, I got an English Toffee cappucino from the nearest Circle K and then scooted into Walmart to see if there was a new issue of Lucky for me to pick up and read while getting my hair done. There was a new issue, and I was halfway to the register when a couple other magazine covers caught my eye.
This was the first one:
You'll notice that among some of Judd Apatow's favorite funny men stands the lovely Paul Rudd...reason enough for buying this issue. But on the inside was a photo spread of several up-and-coming comedians reinacting famous movie icons. An updated "Honeymooners" photo with Bill Hader and Jason Bateman made me mad (once again) these two guys are married...and...famous. Flip a couple pages and you have the cutest couple in comedy: Amy Poehler and Will Arnett. And there's a lot of other great stuff in there too; I'm just mentioning my favorite people.
Then I saw something that nearly made me squeal in the middle of the store:
My girl Ashley Tisdale on the cover of Cosmo.
Now, if you've read some of my other posts, you'll recall that the whole reason I read Lucky is to avoid the stuff typically found in magazines like Cosmo...the 150 sex positions you can do in the ocean, the 20 most embarrassing moments in the history of love-making (I swear they make that stuff up), and the 10 most manipulative mind games you can play on your boyfriend. I just want to look at fashion spreads and get good ideas for shopping...and maybe read some fun facts about an actress I sort of recognize. But just because Ashley Tisdale was on the cover, I decided to trade in my Lucky for a copy of Cosmo, a magazine I honestly doubted I'd ever see this squeaky-clean girl on the cover of.
And of course, right next to her face is the word "SEX" and under Ashley's name is the magazine's claim that she's "blowing off her good-girl image." Well, when you read her interview, you can tell the gals at Cosmo had to really try to spice this one up. When you take out the fancy magazine lingo, what you really find out is that Ashley is a very centered 23-year-old person who's addicted to Coffee Bean and lives four doors down from her mom and dad, and keeps her relationship with her boyfriend on the DL because she doesn't want her life sprayed all over the tabloids. She stays out of trouble by multi-tasking in TV, film, music, and executive producing, and the craziest thing she's ever done with a guy is tell him she liked him without knowing whether he liked her.
Kinda boring, right? Do you see why I like this girl?
Alright, moving on. So I also splurged over the weekend on something I've been eyeing for awhile:
Something about the entire Soap & Glory product line is just so appealing...I love the retro look of the packaging, as well as the exclamatory promises printed on the containers! I love the nod back to that era when advertisers depended on consumers to believe everything put into print. But of course the best part is that all of the products have such clever and hilarious names. And I don't know if this lip pucker really works the way it says on the box, but it does make your lips tingle for about an hour, which makes me think something is working! I've also noticed it lasts a long time and my lips don't chap after I've been wearing it. So if you don't have any already, go on out and get yourself some sexy motherpucker! :)
OK, that's it for me. Time for bed; if all goes well, I might get to spend time this evening with two of the coolest people I've met since graduating college!
Have a fabulous day!
Yesterday was definitely a "me" day. And I loved it! I had a hair appointment at nine, so with an hour to kill between getting off work and going to the salon, I got an English Toffee cappucino from the nearest Circle K and then scooted into Walmart to see if there was a new issue of Lucky for me to pick up and read while getting my hair done. There was a new issue, and I was halfway to the register when a couple other magazine covers caught my eye.
This was the first one:
You'll notice that among some of Judd Apatow's favorite funny men stands the lovely Paul Rudd...reason enough for buying this issue. But on the inside was a photo spread of several up-and-coming comedians reinacting famous movie icons. An updated "Honeymooners" photo with Bill Hader and Jason Bateman made me mad (once again) these two guys are married...and...famous. Flip a couple pages and you have the cutest couple in comedy: Amy Poehler and Will Arnett. And there's a lot of other great stuff in there too; I'm just mentioning my favorite people.
Then I saw something that nearly made me squeal in the middle of the store:
My girl Ashley Tisdale on the cover of Cosmo.
Now, if you've read some of my other posts, you'll recall that the whole reason I read Lucky is to avoid the stuff typically found in magazines like Cosmo...the 150 sex positions you can do in the ocean, the 20 most embarrassing moments in the history of love-making (I swear they make that stuff up), and the 10 most manipulative mind games you can play on your boyfriend. I just want to look at fashion spreads and get good ideas for shopping...and maybe read some fun facts about an actress I sort of recognize. But just because Ashley Tisdale was on the cover, I decided to trade in my Lucky for a copy of Cosmo, a magazine I honestly doubted I'd ever see this squeaky-clean girl on the cover of.
And of course, right next to her face is the word "SEX" and under Ashley's name is the magazine's claim that she's "blowing off her good-girl image." Well, when you read her interview, you can tell the gals at Cosmo had to really try to spice this one up. When you take out the fancy magazine lingo, what you really find out is that Ashley is a very centered 23-year-old person who's addicted to Coffee Bean and lives four doors down from her mom and dad, and keeps her relationship with her boyfriend on the DL because she doesn't want her life sprayed all over the tabloids. She stays out of trouble by multi-tasking in TV, film, music, and executive producing, and the craziest thing she's ever done with a guy is tell him she liked him without knowing whether he liked her.
Kinda boring, right? Do you see why I like this girl?
Alright, moving on. So I also splurged over the weekend on something I've been eyeing for awhile:
Something about the entire Soap & Glory product line is just so appealing...I love the retro look of the packaging, as well as the exclamatory promises printed on the containers! I love the nod back to that era when advertisers depended on consumers to believe everything put into print. But of course the best part is that all of the products have such clever and hilarious names. And I don't know if this lip pucker really works the way it says on the box, but it does make your lips tingle for about an hour, which makes me think something is working! I've also noticed it lasts a long time and my lips don't chap after I've been wearing it. So if you don't have any already, go on out and get yourself some sexy motherpucker! :)
OK, that's it for me. Time for bed; if all goes well, I might get to spend time this evening with two of the coolest people I've met since graduating college!
Have a fabulous day!
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