10 tips for proving you’re a grown-up (for Miley Cyrus and other young adult pop stars)
Last night Miley Cyrus attempted to show us that she’s all growed up with a sexed-up performance at MTV’s Video Music Awards. We’ve seen this story before: young pop star tries to shed her Disney image by giving an R-rated performance on national television. And while I can see that this tactic is tempting for someone trying to prove they’re no longer a child, I’m here to humbly offer some tips for proving you’re a grown-ass woman that don’t involve showing said ass. Now, you might be wondering . . .
Let’s talk about the Oscars
Despite having seen all of two movies up for an Academy Award this year, I still tuned in to the Oscars last night . . . mostly to see what people were wearing. Honestly, I wasn’t blown away by the dresses this year. SO MANY black, white, and beige dresses. I thought Hallie Berry and Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman all looked great, but I feel like we’ve seen those dresses before. I also thought Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams looked ready to walk down the aisle. Too much. Here are . . .
The stages of acceptance for men who watch The Bachelor
Stage 1: Outrage REALLY HONEY?!? You're watching that right now? Stage 2: Righteous Indignation I am going in another room. This is @#&! Stage 3: Curiosity But wait. Why is that girl in a wedding dress? Stage 4: Mocking These people are so dumb! I'm only watching them to make fun of them. Stage 5: Acceptance (Sits down with bowl of ice cream) Stage 6: Emotional Investment HE NEEDS TO GIVE SARAH THAT ROSE RIGHT NOW. . . .
we need to talk about the downton abbey season 3 premiere!
Alright, folks. As I’ve admitted before, I’m a bit of a Downton Abbey dork. Luckily, I have other people in my life who share my passion. My friend Sarah and I decided we needed to make a video after each episode to process our Big Feelings about this show. So, without further adieu, I present: Look how serious we are!! I was cracking up trying to get a screenshot of us looking “normal” during this video. One of us is cringing or emoting during the entire video. Here’s our reaction to the first . . .
let’s talk about the downton abbey season 3 trailer!
I was a little late to the Downton Abbey craze – but last spring Mark and I finally caved and watched the first season on Amazon.com, and we were immediately hooked. We ended up blowing through season 1 and season 2 within a matter of weeks. I think it is one of my favorite tv series (Arrested Development and Six Feet Under holding the top spots in my heart). The other day Nish posted a link to the season 3 trailer on facebook and I’ve been obsessing over it ever since. Is anyone else . . .
the bachelor finale recap you’ve all been waiting for!
Who does Ben pick? Is Courtney as “low-drama” as she claims? Will Lindzi ever forgive her mother for spelling her name like that? Will Courtney learn to open her mouth when she talks? Will Lindzi cave under the pressure when she doesn’t have her hose as a buffer? Will Ben keep the middle part or venture into side-part territory? Will Courtney take her clothes off again? And did Ben really kiss those other girls after he proposed on the show? It's all . . .
bachelorette finale recap: ashley, ben and jp
Last night was the finale in Ashley’s journey to find love on The Bachelorette. Two men, one rose, and one really self-righteous sister who almost ruined it all. Let’s begin. We start the show with Ashley reading the obligatory script about her journey to find love, the fairytale romance, the last chapter of her love story, et al. I think it is the same monologue that begins every Bachelor/Bachelorette finale show. This is the part of the finale where I like to pee and make a . . .
so you think you can create a complex dance metaphor
The kids and I are catching up on some So You Think You Can Dance. This show feels like a bit of a milestone for our family, because it’s the first show that we actually all watch together and enjoy. Well, I should clarify – I enjoy. The rest of them beg me to turn it to Jake and The Neverland Pirates every five minutes, and then I threaten to just turn off the tv altogether, and then they huff and acquiesce because a show about dancing is better than trying to entertain . . .