Vote!

Sorry I've been MIA lately. This is sucky week for me as Saturday is the culmination of 9 weeks of absolutely all work and no fun. But until then, please don't forget to vote. Every vote counts!

Jem! Jem Is My Name!

I found this video on how to look like Jem. I sure could have used it last year when I was painting my face with a highlighter. Didn't turn out too bad though - what do you think?

Makes me nostalgic for the good times - maybe I'll whip it out again for the Halloween this year. I'm sure my classmates would enjoy the throwback.

Random Haha

A few of you may already know but I also have another blog called randomhaha. Its a collaboration between a couple people and has random thoughts, insights and funny tidbits we find. Check us out - http://randomhaha.blogspot.com/

"The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend." -Henry David Thoreau

Last week was an eventful week full of ups and downs, rights and lefts, diagonals, L's and every other directional pull. My friend's dad passed away from cancer. He put up a good fight but in the end, cancer won out as it often does. Then a few days later, two of my good friends got engaged (to each other). And even though these two events don't seem like there could be any remote association, there was a strong likeness between them that brought insight and peace during a tumultuous time.

When we heard the news of the death, we were all concerned about the mental and emotional well being of our friend. However, I don't think any of us knew exactly what to do except to be there when he needed us. And indeed, when he called, we were there. And at the funeral we were there. And the burial then to his house afterwards. And even though things went unsaid, I know that he was appreciative of our support and we were glad that he called.

Then a couple days later, two of friends got engaged. An informal get together was in order and to celebrate the joy of our friends, we were there. The drinks flowed, things got rowdy and I'm pretty sure I caught someone two stepping. And the same support that was there for our friend in his time of need was there for our friends in their time of happiness.

They say its in the best of times and the worst of times that true character comes out. And if thats the measurement to go by, then this group of friends were true friends. The kind you watch on TV and wish you had, the kind that sits by you when times are tough, the kind you fight with then each lunch together the next day. The kind you wait your whole life for and sometimes don't get. The kind you're thankful for and count your lucky stars to have found yours... mine.

'A' Is For Amy Poehler Is Awesome!

one two three

my name is sarah palin you all know me
vice president nominee of the gop
gonna need your vote in the next election
can i get a ‘what what’ from the senior section
mccain got experience, mccain got style
but don’t let him freak you out when he tries to smile
cause that smile be creepy
but when i be vp
all the leaders in the world gonna finally meet me

how’s it go eskimo
(eskimos)
tell me what you know eskimo
(eskimos)
how you feel eskimo
(ice cold)
tell me tell me what you feel eskimo
(super cold)

i’m jeremiah wright cause tonight i’m the preacha
i got a bookish look and you’re all hot for teacha
todd lookin fine on his snow machine
so hot boy gonna need a go between
in wasilla we just chill baby chilla
but when i see oil lets drill baby drill

my country tis a thee
from my porch i can see
russia and such

all the mavericks in the house put your hands up
all the mavericks in the house put your hands up
all the plumbers in the house pull your pants up
all the plumbers in the house pull your pants up

when i say ‘obama’ you say ‘ayers’
obama. (ayers) obama (ayers)
i built me a bridge - it ain’t goin’ nowhere.
(ohhh)

mccain, palin, gonna put the nail in the coffin
of the media elite
(she likes red meat)
shoot a mother-humpin moose, eight days of the week

[three gunshots]
now ya dead, now ya dead,
cause i’m an animal, and i’m bigger than you
holdin a shotgun walk in the pub
everybody party, we’re goin on a hunt
la la la la la la la la
[six gunshots]

yo i’m palin, i’m out!

Collin Powell Endorses Obama!

Powell, once the Secretary of State of President Bush, is publicly endorsing Obama. This is major, as Posh Spice would say. Some of the reasons he states:

- He doesn't like the direction the McCain campaign has been going the last few weeks with the attack on Obama to Ayers, accusations of Obama being Muslims, saying Muslims can't be presidents
- Choice of Gov. Palin as the Vice President
- The inspiration that Obama has brought upon this election in terms of age, race and gender

This is a huge endorsement for Obama and should more votes his way. 2 more weeks to go until the election - stay informed!

Yikes!

Aladdin pants + one of Jane Fonda's workout bodysuit from the 80's = Not hot


Katie, you have access to Tom Cruise's mega millions - there's no need to borrow clothes from friends, real or fictional. Please hire yourself a stylist. By the way, I've decided to become a stylist and yes, I take cash.

There Is Such A Thing Called "Too Much Cleavage"...

Christina, you're starting to look like a porn star instead of a well respected singer who has graced the stage with the likes of Tony Bennett.

Former Secretary of State

Richard, this maybe be NSFW

School Sucks!

Sleep, I miss you.  Free time, its been a while.  Sanity, I hope to see you again sometime soon.

Mansion, Apartment, Shack or House

Remember the old, classic childhood game M.A.S.H? The one where you list all the boys you liked, the cars you'll drive and the number of children you'll have then through a random number, it eliminates all but one possibility from each category until you're left with (hopefully) the future you've been waiting for? I know, I haven't thought about it in years either!  However, I was talking to a guy-friend and he revealed to me that he and his fellow guy friends played MASH when they were growing up too!  Who knew?

Anyway, I've created an updated version of M.A.S.H. - one that's more suitable for adults. Print it out and play with your friends - let the the MASH frenzy begin!

Directions: For each category, enter 4 possible entries. Once the sheet is completed, turn away from the paper and have a friend draw tick marks until you say stop. Count the number of ticks and starting with M, eliminate the solution that lands on the number (EX: If your number is 3, then S would be eliminated since its the third entry). Do this until one entry from each category is left. And voila - your future!  (Results not guaranteed)

MASH

Husband/Wife   Car                  Your Job           Your Salary      Spouse's Job       Spouse's Salary
1.                           1.                     1.                         1.                        1.                           1.
2                           2.                     2.                        2.                        2.                          2.

3.                          3.                     3.                        3.                        3.                          3.

4.                          4.                     4.                        4.                        4.                          4.

Tax Bracket       401K               Location            Kids                   Kid's School        $ Credit Debt         

1.                         1.                      1.                         1.                        1.                           1.

2.                        2.                      2.                        2.                        2.                          2.

3.                        3.                      3.                        3.                        3.                          3.

4.                        4.                      4.                        4.                        4.                          4.

Gym                 Blood Pressure  Baldness       Physical Appearance  # Traffic Infractions

1.                       1.                           Yes                 1.                                    1.

2.                      2.                           No                  2.                                   2.

3.                      3.                                                  3.                                   3.

4.                      4.                                                  4.                                   4.

What is Wrong With This Picture?

No, its not the fact that Venus Williams actually looks pretty and feminine. Look closer...

He's wearing peep-toe flats ! The seriousness of his face coupled with the traditional power suit distracts you from the fact he's carrying a large patent leather purse and wearing peep toe flats. Although keep in mind the guy in question is Andre Leon Tally - editor-at-large at Vogue.

Please Excuse the Interruption

In the midst of juggling life, life intervened and threw me for a loop. I tried to write down what I was feeling but I haven't been able to make sense of it all. So in the meantime, I leave you with this:

Just because

VP Debate

Did anyone catch the VP debate? I have to say, Sarah Palin seemed confident, somewhat experienced and sometimes even adorable. Although its not to say that she's swayed my vote- there are a lot of questions that she talked around and she pretty much said the same thing over and over (John McCain's a maverick, Alaska's an energy state - I feel like she knew a couple things really well (or well-rehearsed) and stayed within those topics). Plus, I'm never a fan of bashing the other candidate to make yourself feel better (which she did a lot of) and I don't like the way she took a couple phrases out of context and manipulate them to work for her and McCain. But I think she did women proud in that regardless of your party or position, she showed that women were capable of taking on a 20+ Congress veteran and do it well.

Regardless if you thought she did a good job or not, please please please register to vote and vote in November. This nation is quickly crumbling - we've lost our footing as a leader of the free world, our financial state is dismal, family and friends are dying for a lost cause, we're being taken advantage of in terms of fuel and the list goes on and on. Its time our voices be heard and an overwhelming number of people voting will show that Americans are concerned and are willing to action!

PS. I know you're getting a lot of presidential talk everywhere else but its the most important thing right now and the only action that can bring about change. Let's embrace it!