Thank you! I don’t hate Sarah Palin because she’s pretty or religious or has a lot of kids. I hate her because she is terrifying, stupid and…well, Jon Stewart says it well right here.
23rd of November 2009
21st of November 2009
Yvonne DeCarlo
I’m a little embarrassed to say I have no idea who Yvonne DeCarlo is, but this is not the first absolutely gorgeous picture I’ve seen of her. If she’s half as talented as she is beautiful, she should be way more famous!
20th of November 2009
This is Jason Segel and The Swell Season performing a song together about fucking Jason Segel.
I am done, for the rest of my life.
Jason Segel may be a little strange, but he is one of the funniest and most self aware people I’ve ever heard. This song is awesome and I really want to try to call that number…
19th of November 2009
Ten Things Your Zodiac Sign Hates
Aquarius
People who dress in a boring way
Junk food
Talking about the past
Psychiatrists
Gossip
Those that aren’t practical
People who don’t pick up after their pets
A lack of loyalty
Being the third wheel to a couple
Getting their hands dirty
I had no idea how to reblog this properly, but while Georgia’s was very accurate, mine could not be more wrong. For example, I ate macaroni and cheese with my hands this evening so…. clearly not an enemy of junk food. And I am the best third wheel ever!
And I do hate stepping in dog poop and people who are disloyal, but who doesn’t?
16th of November 2009
Semper Fi
Saturday, November 14
The Occasion…
The Marine Corps Birthday Ball! Both of my boyfriend’s parents served in the Marines, and every year the Corps holds a ball to commemorate its founding, with the same ceremony carried out all over the world. This year was the 234th anniversary, and I was so humbled to witness this tradition honoring the many brave men and women who serve our country. I met General Cartwright (the second highest ranking military official in the US) was moved by the tradition of recognizing the oldest and youngest Marine present (boyfriend’s mom was especially proud that the oldest Marine was a woman!) and after a lovely dinner, was whisked out onto the dance floor by my man. I had such an amazing time!
I slacked on photo documentation, but managed to snap this one of the color guard.
The Outfit…
Champagne Evening Gown - Impression Bridal via Emelina’s Bridal (Tampa, FL)
Gilded Python Pumps - Bally
Gold Clutch - Jessica McClintock (previously worn here)
Gold Chandelier Earrings - mall store
The Explanation…
I didn’t have the time nor the sewing skills that Casey used to create her gorgeous Navy Ball attire, but instead rewore something I had and never thought I’d get to wear again! The gown I chose to wear was originally purchased for my former roommate Claire’s debutante ball. Since I had never before attended such a formal event, my mom graciously helped me to find a dress for the occasion. The woman is a genius, because somehow she scoured enough websites to turn up with that lovely number, and a couple clicks later, found a shop nearby that carried the line. If you are attending a formal event for which you need a floor length gown, I highly recommend looking at bridesmaid’s dresses. Yes, many of the polyester bags that pretend to be bridesmaid’s dresses should never see the world outside of a David’s Bridal, but sometimes you can find a gem. You need enough advance notice of the event, since you try on a sample at the store and they order the gown in your preferred size and color, but the advantages of going this route are significant— mine ended up costing around $120! for a formal gown! including alterations! which they completed in only a couple days after receiving it! over the Thanksgiving holiday! Plus I was able to support a small business in my hometown. Can’t beat that.
Mariel, you look absolutely gorgeous! I’m so jealous that you got to wear that beautiful dress to the Birthday Ball - I always end up having to wear my uniform to things like that. Not the most feminine or attractive look, but I guess it comes with the turf (at least it has a skirt!).
I’m also glad to hear you had a good time. I always worry that civilians get super bored and I’m relieved to hear that’s not necessarily the case.
Gaga Ooh Lala!
Here’s a nice organized list of the most recently shared Gaga tracks.
That’s everything from the new album plus Video Phone! Here’s lyrics so you can dance and sing along!
Upcoming Important Gaga Dates:
Lady Gaga performs Bad Romance on Gossip Girl: Monday, November 16th (on the CW at 9 PM)
Lady Gaga & Beyonce’s Video Phone video premieres: Tuesday, November 17th (at 12:01 AM/EST on all MTV sites as well as vh1.com)
Lady Gaga’s album The Fame Monster release: Monday, November 23rd
Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball tour kicks off in Montreal, QC: Friday, November 27thOoh Lala, indeed!
ALL OF THESE SONGS ROCK MY WORLD. All of them! Lady Gaga is my new favorite person ever and I have to see her in January in Orlando!
14th of November 2009
All the single ladies, indeed.
I just sent this email to a friend who’s feeling low after a break-up. It’s kind of a mess, but I thought it might help some of you bitches out there who are feeling the same (Molls, I’m lookin at you).
So I went for a walk at lunch and I was listening to Savage Love podcast and this dude was calling cause his wife and he had been married for five years (he was only in his early 30’s and he sounded pretty cute) and they have two kids and they hadn’t had sex in like two years and he was thinking of cheating on her. And I started thinking like, dude, at one point his wife was single and really bummed about it and scared that she’d be single forever, and probably ditto with this guy who’s calling, and then they met each other and were totally in love and had great sex and I bet their wedding day was so beautiful and they were super happy together…but then you get bored. And then I was thinking about you and me and how stoked we should be about our lives, and how we should be trying SO. HARD. to stay single because we really have it pretty damn good. How sad would it be if we were stuck in a relationship we weren’t at all happy in because we had a kid or were married or even weren’t either of those things, we were just stuck because we were scared to be alone.
We’re really lucky, is all I’m saying. I’d love to have a dude to fuck and hang out with every now and then, but I’m kinda okay with you and Micah and Meghan and Kathy and Jonah and everyone else we know being my relationships right now, ya know? Lets get a fucking travel show and get paid to be creative. we are awesome girls. lets get some shoes.
I’m so mad at a certain guy right now and at myself for letting myself get caught up in thinking something could happen. That being said, I’m digging Georgia’s take on being single. Singleness in Pensacola has been awesome and as long as I don’t let myself get lonely, I will continue to enjoy it for years to come. And that thought is not at all depressing…
Shoes!
13th of November 2009
Pierce: By the way Jeff, I think your shirt’s trying to get out of your pants
major LOLs for this one.
I totally thought it looked like he had gotten argyle tattooed on his ankles and I was too busy being deeply disturbed by that thought to laugh. That said, I heart Community.
10th of November 2009
[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.]
( played 6 times )
Tim McGraw, “Southern Voice”. Rattles off some of the great Southerners but also demonstrates one of the reasons why I so love the South of this country— their friendliness.
And for those of you who don’t know who “Number 3” is, it’s Dale Earnhardt, a famous NASCAR driver who died in a crash in 2001. In North Carolina and Virginia as we made our way to the Martinsville Speedway each year, people would hold up 3 fingers to each other in greeting and remembrance of their superstar.
Hank Williams sang it, Number 3 drove it,
Chuck Berry twanged it, and Will Faulkner wrote it,
Aretha Franklin soul-ed it, Dolly Parton graced it,
Rosa Parks rode it, and Scarlett O’ chased it
Smooth as the hickory wind that blows from Memphis
Down to Apalachicola, it’s “Hi y’all! Did ya eat? Well, come on in child.
Sure glad to know ya.”
Meredith! Not only do I like this song, but I actually live close to Apalachicola. I can’t believe I live somewhere where I can say that, but I do. Ohhh the South.
9th of November 2009
Also, I bought these in purple for 50% off the other day. They were the only pair on sale, and they just happened to be my size. I think the shoe gods were smiling on me… SO EXCITED! Purple suede ankle boots, oh my!
I love those boots, L Ro! I bought purple suede ankle boots too! Mine are pictured below and they were from Payless and I adore them. You know a shoe is striking when several boys both notice and compliment them on the same night.
