Happy Halloween!

I had an awesome Halloween weekend/week. The Friday before Halloween I went up to Columbia to visit The Officer since she was throwing a party. It was a lot of fun. I forgot how fun just having a house party is. The Asian Sensation and Beckles also came up for the festivities. I'm going to have to go back up again since it was so much fun. In case you were curious I went to that party as a tiger. It's such an easy and comfortable costume it's my go to when I don't have a costume ready. Since we are able to dress up at work and I'm really awesome at doing the faces it was a no brainer for me to go as a toddlers and tiaras princess. Well making that happen was definitely easier said than done. I thought I could just roll into a consignment shop and get a dress. Lies. I couldn't find a damn thing. I was lucky enough to find a body suit/tutu combo and my costume was born from there. I took that, another Tutu and my old prom dress and one of my coworkers was generous enough to create a master piece for me. It turned out to be more awesome than I could ever imagine. I love it. Go ahead and try to tell me I don't look amazing  ..... I'll wait. 

Yep, you're seeing that right. Those are lace socks.

Shoot, it's so good that I want to wear out when I'm required to wear something more then jeans and a T-shirt. If you can wear it with confidence then you can wear it.

Group Work Picture: Judge Judy, Toddlers and Tiaras Star, The Spice Girls, and a Cardinals Baseball Player

Oh Dad

So my Dad got up to answer the door after he heard the doorbell ring... on TV.

Douchey

In a douche move some of Justin Timberlake's friends videotaped homeless people wishing him and his wife a happy wedding day. Clearly in an ironic take on these people's misfortunes. I hope that his friends at least paid these people to be on camera or at least gave them something to eat. 

Check out a full article below. 
http://www.laineygossip.com/Articles/Details/24981/Justin-Timberlake%E2%80%99s-friends-mock-homeless-people-in-wedding-video
Watch the video below.
http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/10/justin-timberlake-and-jessica-biel-wedding-video-mocks-homeless-in-la.html

Pic from Perez

Weekend Wrap-Up

I had a very busy, fun filled weekend. Friday night I went to Michael's, Kohl's, and Hy-Vee. On Saturday I had to work for 2 hours. Then Lulu and I went out for lunch. We went to El Sombrero, home of the sombrero. It's a hole in the wall Mexican place. It was very good and cheap. I'll definitely be going back. Especially on a Thursday when they have margaritas for 99 cents. I also got my cartilage re pierced on Saturday which I drug Lulu to to make sure I didn't turn out butch. Later that evening I went to a wedding. It was a lovely wedding and the bride's dress was beautiful. After the wedding I went to a Halloween party where I was Miss Canada. I wore flannel, a tiara, snow boots and a sash that said Miss Canada. That is my back-up costume as this year's costume is not ready yet. On Sunday I did some outlet shopping. I got new khakis, jeans and a designer purse. The purse was $160 off the original retail price. I also got a sweet blinged out lanyard for work. Then I went over to my parents' house for pizza where there was enough to feed a small army. It was delicious especially since there was taco pizza. I had an awesome weekend. Now I have 3 days of work before I start a 4 day weekend filled with more awesomeness. I'm going to see The Officer where shenanigans are sure to happen.

Taco Pizza.  (source)

It's Freaking Frito Pie Day!

I woke up knowing today was going to be a good day and I was right. Firstly, it was Frito Pie day in the cafeteria at work. Some of my co-workers didn't know what Frito Pie was so I had to educate. For those of you unfortunate souls that don't know what Frito Pie is, it's a bed of Fritos, topped with chili, which is then topped with cheese. Simple and delicious.

Frito Pie ((source)

I was so hyped up from the awesomeness of Frito Pie day that was having problems focusing and reigning my excitement back in. I just couldn't help myself. I also got all of my materials together to have a friend of mine sew together my Halloween costume. There will be pictures once it's completed. I got to go to a different facility today for work. It's always nice to switch it up. When I was on my to the other facility I got to go through a roundabout. I love those things. I may go through them a couple of times before I proceed. 

A Roundabout (source)

Also, I'm going to Michael's after work to get some crafting supplies. I've had a great Friday and have more fun plans for this weekend. Awesome kick-start to this weekend!

Shame in the Bronx

I am a huge New York Yankees fan. Always have been. I know coming out as one will make me more hated than gay atheist who does nothing but talk politics but it I am what I am. I do; however, harbor a strong hatred for Alex Rodriguez. He is not a Yankee. He does not embody the character of a Yankee. He should not get the honor of wearing those famous pinstripes. His shenanigans during the first game of the ALCS proves that. You can read the whole story here or just continue reading for my cliff notes version. Basically, A-Rod found it appropriate to hit on some woman during the game by sending a baseball with a note on it while she watched the game in the stands. Man he is sleazy. I hope he gets ran out of the Bronx. That would totally make my day.

Inappropriate. (yahoo)

Lace Up Dropped

I forgot to write about this last week when it came out but better late then never. MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) dropped his debut album Lace Up last Tuesday. You should buy it and you can do so here, here, and here.

MGK's Debut Album Lace Up (Target)

I Accept That

So it's official. After getting a total of 12 hours of sleep over 4 days, it caught up to me. I get really hot while still feeling cold and I have a constant sharp pain behind my right eye. I'm accepting and acknowledging the fact that I may be a little sick. Now I just need to fight back.

Helllooooo Venus!

Walton Goggins guest starred on this week's episode of Sons of Anarchy. He's a tremendous actor who currently plays Boyd on Justified but also as appeared on The Shield. Goggins played a transgender prostitute named Venus Van Damme on who helps them with a blackmail scheme. He was awesome and whomever the make up artist was that did his boobs should really win an award. They were so realistic. Goggins played "The Belle who does not tell" hilariously perfect. I couldn't stop giggling the entire time. Seriously, I was like a 12 year old boy who just saw a pair of boobs for the first time. 

The Belle who does not tell (source)

Venus Van Damme (source)

Jonesing

I had to close at work last night and had an early morning dentist appointment today. Which equals no sleep for Jess. Knowing this was going to happen I made preparations to be caffeinated. Well, I over did it. I can't stop shaking, I can't sit still, or focus. I'm normal, I'm normal, then oh shiny object. It's not pretty. Like a crackhead jonesing for their next hit. 

This is how I feel today. (source)

Birthday Weekend Extravaganza

My gift from my co-worker pixie and her husband. 

Well I turned 25 over the weekend and did so in style. Friday at work I hosted a 15 minute glow stick rave in one of the conference rooms. We danced with our glow sticks to techno music while eating candy. You had to have a Disney princess tattoo to get in. I was personally rocking Flounder on my left wrist, Belle on my right forearm and Lumier on my right hand. It was lots of fun. Easily, top 5 of best ideas I've ever had. Saturday day (my actual birthday) I hung out with my family. My Mom, The Sergeant and I went out and about. We did a little shopping, had lunch and stopped by a festival downtown. That night I went out to Houlihan's with friends and co-workers. We all know I love this place for the 1-Liter pitcher of flavored Long Islands. Raspberry is normally my favorite but I think the Melon may have surpassed it Saturday night. If you ever go I recommend the Truck Stop Fries (they covered in a chipotle cheese sauce) and the Jumbo Stuffed 'Shrooms. They are delicious. The Nachos are also phenomenal. From there a few us went to some hole in the wall close to the University campus where I proceeded to help end a relationship. Accidentally, of course. My bad. I had a great time and really appreciate all of the people who took the time to wish me a happy birthday and/or came out to celebrate with me. Here's to another year of Jess, Cheers!

Most fun gift ever from my co-worker JJ.

HOme Wrecking

I know I'm a little late to this game but I keep seeing it everywhere so I felt the need to comment on it. Jason Aldean, a country music star cheated on his wife with an American Idol castoff named Brittany Kerr. He is 100% in the wrong. He's a married man and should never be canoodling with a woman who is not his wife no matter how intoxicated he is. He has since apologized for his behavior saying he embarrassed himself and his family. You can read his complete apology here. Like I said, he his completely accountable for his actions. Now let's move on to Ms. Kerr. She apologized for the part she played in this scandal as well. Saying it was a complete lack in judgment and not a true representation of her character. So she's saying hooking up with a married man is not normal for her. Sure doesn't seem that way considering his wedding ring was clearly visible in the pictures. Makes his hard to believe her when I know she knows who he is and that he's been married and married for a while. Plus, she has a case of Carrie Underwood bitch face which makes me dislike her just for that. While I clearly hold him to be the worse out of the two, I don't feel like she can justify it. No matter who a dude is, how famous, how rich, how hot, how into you he is, how into him you are, if he is married he is off limits. You can check out all the pictures here.

Shame (TMZ.com)

That's Sad

Guess she forgot about this. (snarkfood.com)

I just read in this from US Weekly that Rihanna was spotted making out with Chris Brown in an NYC night club. I just find it sad. Sad that she continues to go to back to him. If she wants to forgive him for bashing her face in then that's her choice. Forgiveness can be very powerful for people of abuse. However, just because she forgives him does not mean she has to associate with him. The fact that she continues to be around him shows what she thinks of herself. Abused women typically go back to their abusers because they feel that's what they deserve. They feel they deserve the abusive love and cannot do any better. I can't ever imagine feeling so poorly of myself that I felt I could do no better than the man who frequently beat me.I pray my self esteem never hits that kind of low. The kind of low were I find it acceptable for someone to put their hands on me. I haven't  supported anything of Chris Brown's since he was arrested in 2009. I cannot condone his actions that night or his actions after. He has continued to have childish outbursts while showing no remorse. I will never support anything he's involved in. I will no longer be supporting anything of Rihanna's either because I find her actions deplorable especially since young women look up to her. They look up to her and see her doing these things with Brown and think it's okay to silence themselves and go back to their abusers. Makes me wonder if the next time Chris Brown loses his temper and lashes out at her by raising his hand to her if she will finally get. My guess is she won't. 

Well, I Survived

Saturday night's outing was a success. The Officer and I met up for dinner at our favorite hibachi chop chop restaurant before we headed downtown for the birthday festivities for the Asian Sensation. It had been a long time since I ate there and it was still just as delicious. We headed over a watering hole next where we met up with everyone. There were 7 us there and we all went to a bible school together. We then walked a few blocks to the next stop that has live music. Can't say it's my favorite place but it wasn't that bad this time around. Maybe it just depends on the company you keep or the number of drinks you consume. After closing time we grabbed something to eat before we crashed at local hotel since most of the girls were coming in from out of town. If you are going to partake in adult activities you need to do so responsibly. Just like we did. I had a great time. It was awesome to see those girls again because it's been 5 years since I've seen some of them. I vote we don't take another 5 years to do this again.

Me and The Officer

Group Photo

Love It

Introducing The Officer

Today, I am introducing an old friend from my days at bible school who will I will be referring to as The Officer. Back in the day we were as thick as thieves and partners in crime.  We lived a couple of doors down from each other in the dorm. The Officer is quite the stereotype. She's an ex-softball player, lesbian, who is now a police officer and once had a stint as a construction worker. She's coming into town tonight to stay for the weekend for a surprise birthday party for The Asian Sensation. The Asian Sensation is also an old friend from my bible school days who just moved back to the area. So tonight there will be a lot of old friends getting together to celebrate and catch up. My liver is already dreading tomorrow. I'll keep you all updated on how it goes if I survive. 

Pics of me and The Officer from back in the day.

Return of The Sergeant

The Sergeant is coming back into town. He should be here tonight. He just graduated from Airborne school in Georgia and has a week off before he needs to report to Kentucky. We are so proud of him and excited to have him come back to visit!

The Sergeant's new accessory. 

Glad We Cleared That Up

I keep seeing all of these posts of ecards like what's below on facebook. 

Um, I'd finding it concerning if you weren't angry that someone was messing with your kids. Thanks for telling me that you'll defend your child as you should. The fact that you put it on facebook proves to me what a great mom you are.

Goodbye Opie

On last night's episode of Sons of Anarchy was killed in prison battle royale style. I was couldn't even watch it. I had read spoilers and knew that it was probably going to be Opie but it didn't make it any easier. I think it may have been worse because it came to fruition and so did my disappointment. So we must say goodbye to Opie Winston and his beard. 

sonsofanarchy.wikia.com

Tablecloth Chic

I am obsessed with these silver Lauren Conrad Foil Brocade shorts. The pattern on them looks like you would see on your grandma's tablecloth. I love anything that is old lady chic. I can totally picture me wearing them to holiday parties with black tights, heels and a sweater. I'm so in love. 

These are available here.

Like a Boss

Kerri Walsh Jennings just revealed she was 5 weeks pregnant during the London Games where she picked up her third Olympic Gold Medal in Women's Beach Volleyball. Jennings is now a eleven weeks along and this will be her third child. Seriously, this lady is a beast. Pregnant and still getting it done. She's a boss! All I can I think of right now is Beyonce's Run the World (Girls) because there's a line where she says, 

"Boy I know you love it

How we're smart enough to make these millions

Strong enough to bear the children

Then get back to business."

Kerri, was strong enough to carry a child while handling her business in victorious fashion. Go ahead and try to tell me she's not gangster. Try, I'll wait....

Kerri Walsh Jennings at London 2012 Olympic Games (usmagazine.com)

New Low

I hit a new low today when I used my pen, the same pen I use every day at work, to mix an energy packet into my drink. I was desperate for the caffeine and used what resources I had available as a stirrer. Now my hand is sticky..... 

Cheezeburger.com

zionroasters.com

Wake and Shake

Since I'm still not sleeping I've taken to drinking obnoxious amounts of music and listening to music that will get you moving so I can actually be coherent enough to drive myself to work in the mornings. Here's my playlist. 

1. Jennifer Lopez - Dance Again
2. Drake - Take Care
3. Drake - Headlines
4. Drake - HYFR (A young Drake dancing at the beginning of this video during his first bar            mitzvah cracks me up every time.)
5. Nicki Minaj - Beez in the Trap
6. Iggy Azalea - Murda Bizness
7. Tyga - Rack City
8. Beyonce - Run the World

Pot Meet Kettle

Lindsay Lohan is starting a twitter war with Amanda Bynes. Apparently, Lindsay finds in unfair that she went to jail for her numerous offenses but Bynes has not. Mind you, Bynes currently has a suspended license and just had her car impounded. More than likely she will serve some type of jail time. Probably 86 minutes of jail time. I just find it funny that Lindsay Lohan thinks she has a right to judge anyone. Really? It's kind of like a high class escort calling a street prostitute a whore. Ummm..... one of you just makes more than the other but you both do the same job(s).

Bynes and Lohan (eonline.com)

Caffeine IV, Stat!

I haven't slept much in the last 5 days. If I'm lucky, 5 hours of restless sleep each night. For someone who does well on 7 hours of sleep a night, it's been rough. I'm functioning but my brain is cloudy. I had a moment yesterday where I didn't even feel like I was me, more like a dream version of me. I guess you could call it an out of body experience. It was completely weird. These are the days that I wish I liked coffee. I would be all kinds of wired. At least there's tea. I have no good, logical explanation as to why I can't sleep. I was up late on Friday on the internet. I was reading an article, checked the time on my computer, thought to myself, "Just one more then bed time." Next thing I know it's 4 hours later and 3am. Ever since then I've just been laying there watching Leo (my dream lites pillow pet) change colors. Oh, how I do love Leo.

I thought this was you. I love these cards.

#100!

Just realized I posted my 100th post on this blog. 

It's a celebration! Go Bitter is the New Black!

It's Friday!

Went to breakfast with The Brother this morning to celebrate his birthday. I got off work 4.5 hours early because I wasn't actually needed at a benefits fair that I was scheduled to work. It felt really weird to leave so early. Honestly, I felt like I was cheating the system even though I had permission to leave. Then I went to dinner with my parents since they were taking The Brother out in celebration. Plus, we had rain with hurricane force winds and I live in land-locked state. It's been a great Friday and hopefully a great start to an awesome weekend. 

Rookie Blue

The season finale of Rookie Blue season 3 is on tonight. I suggest you watch it.

The crew from 15 division. (thetvaddict.com)

**Update**

Just watched the finale and I can't help but feeling let down, disappointed and underwhelmed. I just don't quite get the point of the finale or where the direction the show is going in. It's like really, that's the best you could do. You feel that was your best work, the best finale you could create. I'm calling shenanigans. I'll tune in for season 4 only because Ben Bass is cute and it'd be rude to not watch him grace my television with his presence.

Static Noise

Today was an extremely busy day at work. I think I was only able to leave the desk three times total which is very unusual. It was just a constant go today. I'm drained from the day and ready to go to bed but now I can't get my brain to shut off. It's like white noise in my head. Weird. 

1 Week

In exactly one week from today the fifth season of Sons of Anarchy will premiere. To help hold you over for one more week please click here to check out some teaser and behind-the-scenes videos.

Charlie Hunnam aka Jax in SOA Season 5 (ewtv.com)

Walking the Battlefield

Today, The Sergeant and I visited in Wilson's Creek Battlefield. It's kind of funny that I've grown up in this area and have been once in elementary for a school reason. We decided to check it out. We ended up walking the 4.9 mile loop around the park and cutting down some other paths for roughly 6 miles. It was a good walk with hills. I did crap out around the last mile though. I just got hot and once I got real hot I was done. I thought I was kicking flames with each step I took. It was fun though. I plan on doing it again. Once the fall weather hits. 

It Was a Spinnin'

It's been raining all day here which is awesome since we desperately need it. On my highway commute to my parents' house today the car ahead of me started spinning out of control. It spun off the road down the embankment, into a ditch 15-20 feet down. I pulled over to see if they needed help. They were fine and the car seemed fine as well. Luckily.

I Gotta Say Today Was a Good Day

Today I went to breakfast with my brothers at Gailey's downtown. I had it recommended to me and must say it was pretty good. I had the Seville omelet which was loaded with mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, green and red peppers, sausage, cheddar cheese, jalapeno, cilantro, and topped with sour cream and salsa. It was so deliciously awesome. It also came with Sweet Browns which are sweet potato hash browns covered in brown sugar. I must say these are completely overrated. I would have rather had regular hash browns. It also came with a biscuit and gravy. It was average which is fine with me. I would definitely go back but not sure I'd actually wait for a seat.

We also had a giant kick-off event at work tonight. So tired from that. I was on my feet for 5 hours without any kind of a break. We sold around 50 memberships which is crazy when you think about how we average between 5 and 7 a day. So we all went out to Houlihan's for drinks after. Best decision ever because they have the most amazing long island one liter pitchers. Yes, you read that correctly. ONE LITER LONG ISLAND PITCHERS! They're heaven. 

SOA Season 4

Season 4 of Sons of Anarchy comes out on DVD today. You get to see the boys of SAMCRO get out of jail, betray each other, become major players in the drug business, and fight each other for power. Clay and Gemma's reign as King and Queen of Charming comes to an end as Jax and Tara rise to the throne. I suggest you buy it. I will be.

DVD Artwork (TVFanatic.com)

BLT+A minus the B

I decided that I was going make a BLTA for dinner tonight. I cooked the bacon; toasted the bread; sliced up the tomato, lettuce and avocado. I put Mayo on the bread and put all the toppings together and ate the deliciousness. As I'm taking my last bite I realized that I forgot to put the bacon on it. Seriously, I forgot the first ingredient in a BLTA. Only me. The bacon was delicious on its own but it would have been much more delicious with the rest of the sandwich.

What I meant to make. (foodchannel.com)

Only 8 More hours

I'm so excited because by the time I get off of work today my oldest brother; the Sergeant, should be in town. He's currently doing a cross-country road trip to his new assignment. I can't wait to see him. I've missed him very much!

Pic of us from his last visit.

*The Sergeant decided to stop in Kansas City for the evening. He will be here at some point tomorrow. I'm going to be like a four year old on Christmas eve.

Yep, That Just Happened

I totally just hit myself in the face with my purse while I was getting out of the car. Yeah...

I'm Crazy, in My Sleep at Least

I have some of the craziest dreams. It's nothing new. Sometimes they are funny crazy and sometimes they are Law & Order crazy. Seriously, I could write some amazing episodes for that show with what my mind thinks up while I'm unconscious. Last night was a funny crazy. I had a dream that I was back in college and living in a dorm. I was playing softball again and I had gotten myself into some deep trouble by purposefully stepping on an opponents hand in metal cleats. I was working my butt off to get back into my coach's good graces. I also had a beefcake, blonde boyfriend who played football (so not my style.) He liked to used steroids to improve his game. He purchased said steroids off of a girl with Downs syndrome (Becky from Glee.) Also, his coaches thought I was a bad influence on him because I found out he was using steroids and buying them off a girl with Downs so I broke up with him. When I broke up with him he decided to quit using and his performance slipped a bit. Which his coaches blamed on me since they thought it was a result of the break up because they didn't know about the steroids. My mind is a crazy, adventure land.  

Picture something similar to Lattimer in The Program (everydayshouldbesaturday.com)

More Lattimer from The Program (Pitofhorror.com)

Becky from Glee aka the drug dealer (gleeksource.com)

A Tip of My Hat

OMG! I have got to give it up to the ladies who wear heels all day, every day. I wore heels to work today and my feet are killing me. They are bruised, a little blistered and swollen. The pads of my feet are so bad. It's like walking on painful pillows. Seriously, shout out to all those women taking care of their business and looking fly while doing it in sky high heels. 

What a women's foot looks like in a stiletto. (themetapicture.com)

Our Narcissistic, Out of Touch Future

Someone was kind enough to collect all of the pictures that trust fund babies have posted on instagram and put them in one place. These, ladies and gentlemen, are some of our future leaders. They're showing off what immature young adults do when you have oodles of money to blow through, that you didn't earn, and have no sense of value of what it takes to earn that money. But let us not solely place the blame on these entitled children, it's also the parents' fault for allowing such indulgence.

Check out the yahoo article here or TMZ's here.

From tmz

Delicious Crack

I made some delicious nachos using Nacho Cheese Doritos instead of tortilla chips. Seriously, they're insanely good. It is something that I will probably no longer allow myself to make because it's so unhealthy and I could eat enough for 4 people and not even realize I did. Why are the most unhealthy foods always the most heavenly?

No Words

Miley Cyrus just chopped off her hair. I literally gasped from the hideousness. And I thought Lindsay Lohan's enablers were bad.

eonline.com

B's Birthday

Yesterday was my oldest niece's birthday. I got her a Barbie Jammin' Jeep. Go ahead and try to tell me I'm not a great Auntie... I'll wait... 

My nieces B & M enjoying their new toy.

Sons of Anarchy

I just wanted to post a little reminder that Season 5 of Sons of Anarchy starts in 26 days. The exact premiere date is 9/11 at 10/9c on FX. I wouldn't miss it if I were you. It will undoubtedly be all kinds of awesome.

SOA promo for season 5. (sutterink.blogspot.com)

Oh Shut Up Lolo

Lolo after failing in Beijing. (telegraph.co.uk)

Lolo Jones was on the Today Show bitching. She failed once again to even medal so she's making excuses. She's blubbering about the article the New York Times wrote  3 days ago calling her a media whore and the Anna Kournikova of track and field. (Honestly, it wasn't even that scathing. More of uh, interesting that she's getting all of this attention.) She of course disagrees since she's an indoor track record holder meaning she won something at some point. Sorry, but I never knew that and I never knew that because no one cares. Do you really think Michael Phelps would be as celebrated if he was just an American champion and not the most decorated person in Olympic history? No, he wouldn't be a household name. None of us would care about him. I also don't understand why she read the article. If you are so focused on your race, why are you worried about the media is saying about you? The media isn't allowed in the Olympic village so did she shamelessly google herself? She can't have it both ways. If she wants to use the media to market herself and her lackluster accomplishments then fine. Make your money boo boo. But be prepared to accept the consequences of those actions. You chose to put yourself in everyone's face thus opening yourself up for criticism. Deal with it. The more you do that, the more you give of yourself to celebrity, the more you open yourself for negativity and even invite it in. Shut up and take it. Stop blaming the New York Times for the fact that you're undeserving of the attention. 

Lolo also mentioned how she had some surgeries this year so just getting to this grand of a stage was an accomplishment. God, you got to love the excuses people use. I bet she would have never mentioned them if she actually got on the podium. Wait, that's a lie. If she got on the podium for bronze or silver she would have used them as the excuse of why she didn't win gold.

You can check out the seriously demure New York Times article here and/or the Today Show interview with cwying Lolo here.

**Yahoo wrote a blurb about this whole Lolo Jones excuse/cry mess. The last paragraph of their article perfectly sums it all up, especially the last two lines. "Jones is right that the New York Times went too far in the article. She is a more accomplished athlete than it gave her credit for. However, it is not the job of the media to support athletes. It is the job of the media to cover the sport, both good and bad. She had no problem posing for magazine covers and doing interviews to promote herself before the Olympics. She can't be angry now when she has less than golden results." Check out Yahoo's entire take here.

Olympic Round-Up

Aly Raisman had a great day at the Olympics today. She won bronze on the Balance Beam after tying for third place (again) but this time the tie-breaker rules were in her favor. She capped of the day by winning gold on floor. So she gets to leave London with two Olympic gold medals and one bronze.

Raisman at beam finals. (nbcolympics.com)

USA also had a good day in track and field. In the 110m hurdles, Dawn Harper took silver and Kellie Wells claimed bronze. It was also exceptionally awesome because Lolo Jones placed 4th. So for the second straight Olympics she didn't medal and was a national disappointment. She's track and field's Anna Kournikova. That's not a compliment.

Harper and Wells celebrating. (nbcolympics.com)

Team USA also saw three more Olympians claim silver medals. Leo Manzano did in the Men's 1500m, Sarah Hammer in the Women's Omnium, and Erik Kynard in Men's High Jump. 

Go USA!

USA now has 30 gold, 19 silver and 21 bronze for 70 medals total. We are currently second place in the medal race behind China by three.

Weekend Wrap-Up

This weekend was awesome. I got absolutely nothing of value accomplished but it was amazing. Below are a list of my unaccomplishments. 

I went to CVS Pharmacy for the first time. It carries a brand of facial scrub that I like that I'd have to order online otherwise and I hate ordering online. Despite CVS's strong smell of urine, it may be a new favorite for me. They have ton of horrible knick knacks that I want to buy because they are hilariously hideous but the main reason It's now a favorite is because they carry pillow pet night lights. I've been wanting one for a while now. I specifically wanted the rainbow unicorn one. CVS actually had it in stock. I was so excited. Check its gloriousness out. Go ahead and be jealous. I'd be too. I named him Leo.

Say, "Hello Leo!"

Leo lit up. (dreamlites.com)

I watched Season 1 and 2 of Rookie Blue. That show is officially now a favorite. I'm definitely all for McSwarek (RB fans you know what I'm saying.) I don't know how it took me so long to get into this show. It's got Canadian actors, lots of Degrassi alumni, and it's filmed in Toronto. I'm all aboot Canadian television and I'm sori it took me until the third season to find it. 

I also got to catch up with Lulu over the Olympics and curly fries. It was good considering we don't see much of each other since our schedules are so opposite. 

I slept at least 20 hours this weekend. I had had a very long work week filled with frustration, anger, ugly crying, and topping it all off with being yelled at tag team style. I was exhausted. I just didn't know I was that tired.

This weekend I learned you don't start working on making a candy bouquet for your niece using industrial strength glue in the confines of your room. Your room will smell like glue for 2 days and you will feel weird.

Quotes from this weekend:
"I got a light up pillow pet." Me
"You're 24." Dad
Blank stare, "Yeah?" Me

"You got a light up pillow pet. Your nieces have those." My brother
"They have great taste." Me

"That girl has more drama than a Mary J Blige song." Me to Lulu while gossiping.

"Did you just fill you water bottle up with water from Henry's (our dog) dish?" Me to my niece Miss B.

Olympic Swimming Bling

Why must swimmers shave off all of their body hair but can wear earrings and rock acrylic nails. Wouldn't the bling and talons slow you down just as much as a little leg hair?

Italian Olympic Swimmer sporting some talons and calling them nails. (people.com)

Fye Haul

I got a great haul at Fye today. I miss having one here. I got MGK's Half Naked & Almost Famous album and immediately started raging. 

I also got season 2 of Rookie Blue. It's got the girl from Stick It in it as well as Sport and Marion from Harriet the Spy. Man do I love me some Canadian TV.