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I Love What You’re Wearing

2 Mar
So, Michelle Williams, who looked like a train wreck at the Golden Globes, went and knocked my socks off at the Oscars. At times, she has a tendency to look messy – you know, the same way Renee Zellweger does (Renee could benefit greatly from a hairbrush, but I digress). This time, however, Michelle simply looked like a movie star. The Chanel gown and the hair and makeup (reminiscent of Twiggy, no?) were stunning. Elegant and stunning.
She rocked that red carpet, and although she lost out on the Oscar, she definitely won “most improved sense of style” in my book. Ms. Williams, you’ve come a long way since Dawson’s Creek. And thank goodness…haven’t we all?

Past, Present and Future

28 Feb

I attended a beautiful wedding in Charleston this weekend. Being “back there” always makes me nostalgic. It reminds me, of course, of a wonderful time in my life. A time of friendship, laughter, love, happiness, and anticipation of so many good things still yet to come.

Perhaps I’m the only one who does things like this, but in the midst of dancing and singing loudly with my best college girlfriends, I had a moment where time seemed to briefly stand still. I looked around at them, and thought about all that we had been through in the past 10 years. Sorority parties, broken hearts, failed classes, fun vacations, wild nights out, boring nights in, the countless times we moved to different apartments (then cities), the serious boyfriends, the graduations, the engagements, the marriages, the baby bumps, the career choices and career changes.
As dumb and as sappy as this sounds, in that moment where I looked around at our group of friends, I felt an enormous amount of pride. 10 years later, there we were: Laughing, loving, sharing in another happy occasion…and anticipating so many good things yet to come.

Today Was Not The Day

24 Feb

I’ve been in a fog/funk sine I heard the alarm sound at 6:30am. That said, today was not the day for Best Buy to tell me that my refrigerator was going to be delivered between 1-3 and for them to not show up or call. I’m getting a $75 gift card out of the deal, but seeing as how I already bought the damn refrigerator, I don’t know what the heck good that’ll do me. How about $75 to Neiman Marcus? Macy’s? Target, even.

Today was also not the day for a stranger to call my work line and ask me if I could get him tickets to the Masters. First of all, ’round here, we don’t call ’em “tickets.” They’re badges. And, if I could get anyone “tickets” to the Masters, it wouldn’t be a stranger from Phoenix, Arizona. Even if he was creative enough to tell me it was on his bucket list. (That was a pretty good effort, though.) If I could score anyone a badge, it would probably be someone in my family, a good friend…or Bradley Cooper.

One Of Those Weeks

23 Feb

I’m having one hell of a work week, folks. Blogging will be a priority just as soon as I’m finished with a big event I’ve been working on. (Not blogging at work, mind you, just having the brain power to write period.)

Don’t give up on me, and if you do…don’t tell me. Holla at your girl on Thursday.

A Mood Enhancer

17 Feb

Betcha can’t watch this and still be in a “Seriously, it’s only Thursday?” funk:

Status Update Gems

16 Feb

Ever since I “fixed” my newsfeed options on Facebook, I’ve been reunited with all of the inappropriate (or just funny) status updaters that I’ve come to know and love. It’s both glorious and disgusting.

Recent status update gems:

  • It would be a “happy” Valentine’s Day if my ex gets food poisoning.
  • This may be a gayfail, but I am sick of Lady Gaga. She’s obnoxious and not really worthy of our time. Also, her new song blows. If that’s 2011’s gay anthem, I quit as a gay.
  • I hate every person I work with! They are STUPID, LOUD, AND ANNOYING!!!
  • If you a fat dude with skinny jeans on…slap ya damn self.
  • If you want to know what I’ll be doing tonight, I’ll be drinking as much as Charlie Sheen does on a Monday morning.
  • Happy Valentine’s Day to my wonderful husband. It’s Cowboys and Indians for you tonight….Giddy up.

No You Were Not Born That Way

15 Feb

I have never hidden my disdain for Lady Gaga, so it shouldn’t come as a shock to you that I think she’s full of shit. (Yes, mom, sometimes curse words are necessary to make a point.)

That egg, excuse me, “embryo” she showed up in at the Grammy’s took me over the edge, people.

Stefani Joanne (yep, that’s her birth name), we all know that you used to be totally normal but started acting like a total buffoon when your music career wasn’t taking off. And, while the bloody-faced performances and meat dresses were entertaining for a while – now you’re just an obnoxious fake.

Here’s the thing: Your music is catchy. People are going to buy it whether you wear a leotard as an outfit…or not. Believe me when I say that you might actually get more attention if you started dressing normally. After this egg thing, I’m not sure you have many more options. What’s next? Showing up inside a live animal and having someone surgically remove you on stage?

Sadly, I bet her staff has tossed that one around a few times.

Does Anyone Else?

11 Feb
  • Does anyone else feel like even looking at a bathing suit is out of the question right now?
  • Does anyone else have neighbors who feed them dinner? (I’m never moving.)
  • Does anyone else claim to loathe leggings as pants but secretly wish they could pull that off?
  • Does anyone else think Jennifer Hudson is the opposite of a good actress? (I know she won an Oscar, and I know she’s a wonderful singer who has been through hell and back, but I’m just sayin‘. Did you see Sex and the City the movie? Have you seen those Weight Watchers Commercials? I rest my case.)
  • Does anyone else own an iPhone (well, work gave it to me) and not know how to work it?
  • Does anyone else feel like they’ve accomplished something major when they straighten their hair in the morning?
  • Does anyone else want to go to NYC and stalk Regis with me?
  • Does anyone else think they would be more productive if they could wear pajamas to work?
  • Does anyone else think those Jersey Shore kids look like washed up 45-year-olds?
  • Does anyone else share their bed with a greedy dog? (He is 18 pounds and takes up 3/4 of the surface area.)
  • Does anyone else dream about what they would do if they won the lottery, but not play the lottery?
  • Does anyone else have a friend who got engaged this week? (Congratulations, Staci!)
  • Does anyone else have an artist alert for Luther Vandross?

Funny Stuff Other People Said

9 Feb

Text message from my mom
I just drank one of those 5 hour energy drinks. I am still waiting on the burst of energy or to die.

Gchatter
Friend: Her eyes are a little too close to her nose.
Me: Thanks for harshly judging her physical features. You are a good friend.

A friend’s Facebook status update
Talk me out of buying one of those cool tablets (i.e Ipad, Xoom) that everyone has. I’d more than likely end up only using it to play games, and to pretend I’m talking to people on a giant oversized cellphone.

Conversation with a work colleague
Me: Lindsay Lohan looked like a hot mess in that courtroom.
Ashley: Agreed. Instead of stealing that necklace, she should’ve stolen some Clairol Nice ‘n Easy.

Water Cooler Talk

8 Feb

The buzz around our office yesterday was, of course, about the Super Bowl. The National Anthem goof, the commercials, the half-time show – by the end of the day I was Super Bowled out.

Today, however, I’m not quite as “over it” so I thought I’d share my thoughts. You know, because I can tell you are on the edge of your seat and all.

A#1 (As Cecilia would say): Christina not only needed a new weave, but homegirl also needed a teleprompter. I mean, isn’t she a professional singer? Doesn’t she, like, do this for a living? I lack sympathy for anyone above the age of 15 who goofs our National Anthem.

B#2: The commercials. I saw many that I didn’t care for, but many that I did. The Bridgestone “Carma” commercial? Funny. The Volkswagen “The Force” one? Precious. Chrysler’s “Imported From Detroit” commercial? Amazing. And, while I didn’t care for the Doritos “Pug” commercial, I did like the Doritos “Best Part” one.

C#3: The Black Eyed Peas have gotten a lot of negative press about the halftime show. But, you know what? It was fun, it was entertaining and more importantly, it wasn’t Bono (insert yawn). So the sound quality wasn’t all that great. Welcome to 2011, where auto-tune has us all fooled that pop artists can actually sing. Lay off the Peas, people. At least they remembered the lyrics.

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