My birthday wish for my Mom...
That her next life be a happy one.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Monday, September 30, 2013
LOVELIST: September Edition...
I've been going to the cabin for years, so when Jake and Garrett asked me to join them for possibly one last trip, I couldn't say 'No'. After a fun day at Yellowstone and a beneficial "Casey Day" just being in nature, it's just what the doctor ordered. Even if I didn't see any bears. Yet again.
Oh and motorcycle rides.
There's a reason the song is called
"I Left My Heart in San Francisco"
#BestTripYet
In World War Z, Brad Pitt must 'traverse the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself.' I finally got around to seeing one of the most buzzed about Summer blockbusters, even if it was from the comfort of my living room. I thought the film was a fantastic and fun popcorn action flick. (And after reading online the original terrible ending, I'm glad they changed it.) Plus, WWZ will satisfy your zombie cravings (Mmmmm braaaiiin) until The Walking Dead return in a few weeks.
They blew in like a Hurricane... and stayed in heavy rotation over the past 30 days. I was in love with their debut album. This New York City duo are my clearly new artist discovery of the month.
With last year's 30 Rock retirement and Happy Ending's untimely demise, I only have two returning network shows to look forward this Fall Season. (Although not that the freedom free from the tube is a bad thing). Still I will always make time in my schedule for the charming Pritchett clan and the Sweetums loving folk of Pawnee.
Since I knew I'd be spending several hours in airports (and airplanes) this month, I downloaded Aisha Tyler's audio book Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation to help pass the time. Let's just say my girl crush on Aisha Tyler continues. The mistakes are epic and the stories are hilarious; "Crushing personal humiliation, and the personal insights and authentic wisdom she gathered along the way. The essays are refreshingly and sometimes brutally honest, surprising, and laugh-out-loud funny, vividly translating the brand of humor Tyler has cultivated through her successful stand up career." "Riotous, revealing, and wonderfully relatable"Amazon
Living the dream. One heist at a time. The Bling Ring is based on actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the Internet to track celebrities like Megan Fox, Lindsay Lohan and Orlando Bloom and their whereabouts in order to rob them. It's hard to fathom how the sprees could go on so long (and repeatedly) or just how easy it was for them to do it in the first place. (I'm pretty sure Paris Hilton doesn't leave a key under the mat anymore) Oh, and my girl crush on Emma Watson continues to grow as well.
Good Lord, I'm so happy she's blowing up right now. (Katy, Gaga and Britney who?! Not bad for a sixteen year old!) I've been hooked on Lorde forever now... [See: May's Love List if you don't believe me] ...but once her full debut album came out this month, the obsession grew stronger I can confidently declare. 'Artist of the Year.' I see a long career and bright future in store.
Ten years ago... Myspace arrived. The price of gas was around two bucks a gallon. Apple launched iTunes. Finding Nemo swam into theaters. Arrested Development and America's Next Top Model debuted... And I purchased a previously-loved Isuzu Trooper from Low-Book Sales. Flash forward a decade and this month marked my 10th year of ownership. It's been an amazing car and has given me minimal trouble, plus all those years without car payments are an added bonus. Happy Birthday big guy, you've earned some premium gas.
Heidi famously says "In fashion, one day you're in, and the next, you're out." And while I never technically broke up with Project Runway, the past few seasons, well, it's been almost Out-ish. Thankfully this season's entertaining cast and creative challenges have helped kept it In. (But you never know what tomorrow may bring.) #TeamBradon
Long Way Round just arrived on Netflix Streaming and I'm only a few episodes in, I was instantly hooked. Who knew that riding a motorcycle across the planet would be such an epic endeavor. LWD is a documentary series documenting the nearly 20,000 mile journey of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman from London to New York on motorcycles. They then followed up with a Long Way Down on yet another incredible journey down south. Fascinating stuff! It's fun to go along for the ride.
No doubt you've seen (or at least heard about) the romantic surprise flash-mob proposal that exploded on the Internet this month. (10 million views and counting!) It was enough to warm even my cold black cynical heart. Plus it took place at my local Home Depot. Just imagine how cool it would have been to stumble upon in person. Best wishes Spencer and Dustin.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Yellowstone 2013...
A few snapshots of my fun trip to my friend's cabin.
Ain't nothin' like the great outdoors!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Saturday, August 31, 2013
LOVELIST: August Edition...
I'm officially a 'spouse', at least on the Costco record books anyway! After a year without any membership, my friend Shila finally renewed hers. Even better, she added me to the account, so I can go anytime I need/want to satisfy my bulk needs. (As long as I promised to accompany her and carry her bottled water when needed, that is.)
As this brilliant series winds down, we all know it's not going to end well for Walter White ... or actually anyone else for that matter. Drugs are bad m'kay. I'm gonna miss Breaking Bad, but that being said, I'm glad it's ending in it's prime and is leaving me wanting more. (Unlike other former-favorite drugcentric Weeds) So yah, I'm hooked; an addict. But then again, if you have good taste, so are you. And now we're being forced to quit cold turkey. Cue the withdrawal shakes.
Speaking of drugs... We're the Millers was another favorite of mine this month. The raunchy comedy follows a low level drug dealer, a stripper, a gutter punk, and a 'special' kid (oh, and their 'weed baby') as they pose as an all American wholesome family and bring a 'smidge' of pot across the Mexican border. This was easily one of the funniest movies I've seen in the theater so far this year.
These current pop queens and indie gal's newest singles got me moving and excited for all of their respective upcoming albums debuting later this Fall. I give my Applause and I Roar... but Invisible was technically my favorite tune of the three. Here's hoping that Annie can find a bit more mainstream success, she deserves it! Girl power!
Where does one acquire minions of their own.
'Cuz I want some. (I don't think Mit and Mo would mind..)
I know this may come as a shock, but prior to this month I was a Chipotle virgin. After enjoying the yummy Burrito Bowl, I question what took me so long to get my ass through their door. I also got to check out the new Sugarhouse burger joint The Habit on another splurge day. Reasonably priced and quite delicious. The Universe's continued attempts to keep me fat are working. Nom nom nom.
The creativity in this Syfy reality competition blows me away! Season 5 (which brings back former contestants to face off against the newbies) is no different than the previous four. It's amazing what a bunch of plaster, foam, latex, makeup, paint, wigs can do in the right talented hands.
Dare I say it?...
Okay, I said it.
And I meant it.
It's a Tina Fey flick. Need I say more? Okay, Admission is a charming, sweet and funny story of A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption. But like I said. Tina Fey flick. Approved!
For my niece's 8th birthday I decided to create a memory photo book gift for her. I've become a huge fan of Shutterfly over the years, (I also make yearly calendars for the family) and even though the projects can take days(!) to complete, the finished product always results in an amazing keepsake.
How on earth did I miss this charming 2003 Tim Burton flick for so long?! I simply adored it. Do yourself a favor and check out Big Fish on Netflix: Streaming if like me, you've somehow overlooked it for ten years now.
I would kick so much ass on this show. I soooo wanna play silly fun games with the likes of Amy Poehler(!) Molly Shannon, Aubrey Plaza, Lisa Kudrow, Maya Rudolph and Kristin Chenoweth. (Clearly, I have a thing for talented hilarious women!) Plus after taking home the $25,000 check, I know we'd all hit it off marvelously and be BFFs forever. A boy can dream can't he?
So a funny thing happened, while downloading a bunch of music into my iTunes for my niece's birthday present iPod, I discovered (as embarrassing as it may be to admit) I really enjoyed Selena Gomez's new album(!) It makes for the perfect cardio soundtrack at the gym when I want to give my data hogging Pandora radio a break. But let's just keep this fact our little secret.
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