Gray Skies....

Well, it's finally Friday (which is awesome) but unfortunately, its fucking pouring rain where I'm at (Phillyyyyy :) thanks to another hurricane making its way up the coast. This normally would have the potential to be a fun night(particularly down the beach), buuut I'll be cleaning/taking it in general since ManCandy requires my services to make his apartment presentable. I have given up all hope that he will get even a little of his security deposit back, but we have the lofty goal of at least making it look like it was, in fact, humans that lived there. My bros down the beach have already been buzzing about the "gnar swells", meanwhile, I'm getting ready to go all Ryan Jenkins on ManCandy's place...

Still, I have one more weekend of fun in the sun before summer bites it hard.

Instead of whining about the weather/post-work traffic/deserving the girlfriend of the year award, I figure I'll end this poopy day with some niiiice eye candy. Anthony Kedis was so hot back in the day...I'd even take the circa 2000 version (californication album=damn fine)

The Classic. Johnny at anytime/phase/character....mmm like buttah.

He's growning on me.

He is almost 22........

Brownie points. ManCandy actually got mistaken for Asher Roth in Atlantic City a few months back....pretty funny. I wondered if the person who mistook his identity was "special" but, I tried not to go there, smiled, blinked and gave my best "Nooooo way babe! I totally see it!"

Tell me, have you seen Blade 2? or any Men's Health cover that he has graced. I'm sorry, I need to lop up my drool.

Yes, he is hot. I just like this pic because 1) I find it somewhat humorous, 2) he's not getting dry humped down the street by a gaggle of girls

Perfection. Total bro, tall, dark and handsome, killer smile, wearing plaid.

I think I'm going to watch "17 Again" on mute......

Hey hey isn't that random?

Yep. That's for you, ManCandy. Unfortunately, someone has a passionate hatred for one of my favorite bands (lyric above...311). Is it because Nick Hexum is so man-pretty? Or because they're lyrics make little/no sense? Or is it because my love of all music 1995-1999 makes you want to cry on the inside during our morning commute? Hahaha....that's why I'm in the driver's seat.

Yes, this is going to be a random post....I know this going in. Sometimes when I read other people's blogs, I start out really trying to read them...but then end up scrolling through the pics. It's like, "We'll I'm glad I've wasted 5 minutes learning about what you did today." Albeit, sometimes their (i.e. bloggers') lives' are way cooler than mine, so it's definitely interesting. It's like the ultimate form of voyeurism...."I know what you've purchased, what you ate today, and all your likes and dislikes!" Yet, I'm uncontrollably drawn in. You see a bit of yourself in someone leading a completely different life, thousands of miles away; and you both looooovee that song/book/pair of shoes/show/random food item. And....I do the same thing...and hope people read it/find it amusing. I think that comes with the territory...aren't all bloggers a little narcissistic?

I mean, no one should care what the hell I do on a day to day basis, because honestly...it's not that interesting. Buuut, I think the whole "thing" is that blogging is a creative outlet, and if you are quasi-interesting, quasi-funny, a quasi-good writer, and self-depreciating your blog will catch the attention of others....and possibly be enjoyable for them to read/check/follow?

I apologize for being overly pensive/self-reflexive. I guess when you read others' blogs, it gets the ol' hamster wheel turning...haha.

Or maybe I'm just in a fragile state, haha. This has been a stressful week for me, and ManCandy is hanging by a thread as well. Moving/living situations/quarter-life crises (will spellcheck catch that? plural for crisis?) are poopdick no matter how you look at it, no matter how calm and organized you think you are going into it. As whiny-little-girl as it is, little sleep + all your shit in boxes + Chinese/shit food for a week (and/or using up random shit in your pantry....like, when did I purchase canned mango or buffalo flavored rice cakes?) + inability to maintain a normal schedule of life = I want to curl up in fetus position and have someone pat my head while I make a frowny-face.

For me, the best "relief" is to do mindless things...clean, run, iron, etc. until I feel more in control of my life. But, everyone deals with shit differently; ManCandy chain smokes, other people develop insufferable bad attitudes, or my favorite...the angels of death, "MY LIFE IS OVER!" "GOD HATES ME!!!" Com'mon, don't be a pussy. Shit isn't that bad. Grow up.

That's when friends and "hobbies" come in handy the most. It's half the reason I love going down the beach so much. I can unwind (have a cocktail or 2..or...I dunno 20?), sizzle in the sun, and just bullshit with my best friends about the most mindless things. It makes you remember that you're fun and fun to be around, you're not old or lame or a hermit, and life in general is good. We could all use a little more cash, a little less in the trunk, and a little more free time...but if you're in the company of good peoples and have things you enjoy doing...then isn't that all that matters?

And sometimes, when in corporate American/cube nation (for any of you readers in the "real world") you just need a diversion from that thing they call work...how else did textsfromlastnight.com and fml.com get so popular? You just need to be reminded your life doesn't suck.

And having a passion, whether it's music or fashion or whatever, (celebrity gossip?) gives everything perspective. No, the halls of the office aren't a cat walk and the sound of typing/faxing isn't music to one's ears, but listening to your ipod on the walk home or feeling fucking awesome because all the 40 year-olds in your building like your shoes, makes ponying up the $6.95 for the September Vogue or the $249.00 for that itouch or and extra $40 a month so you can get the sundance channel and DVR Paula Dean soo fucking worth it.

And lastly, I cannot express how awesome it feels to know people read my blog...but are awesome enough to comment! Up until very recently, I swore it was only immediate family and friends that read this shit...half the time because I asked. And for my #1 reader/commenter...here's a little bit of Olsen since the blog's been slacking a bit in that department recently....smiling, or course. And oh.......

The greatest thing I have ever read. http://deathwearsdiamondjewellery.tumblr.com/post/172126580

7 Deadly Sins

Gluttony

Vanity

Envy

Sloth

Lust

Wrath

Greed

Womp womp

My best attempt to re-create the sound of disappointment heard on a game show....exactly how I feel right now.

If I smoked, I'd need a cig. Moving sucks.

I feel like I just have so much shit...everywhere! It's so time consuming/exhausting packing it all up.

I would give anything to find this on DVD.

Desperately need sleep.

Something (er, someone) cuts into ZZZZ time....not that I'm complaining.

Once everything is less chaotic, I need to go on a diet....I'd love to lose the few I've packed on from summer binge drinking before this wedding in September.

Still afraid to be in my apartment alone after dark.....

I want to see this extremely badly. That is all....my apologies for the random post.

"Voluptuous Vixens"?

To make the hamster machines at the gym (i.e. cardio) less painful/boring I usually watch tv. The other day VH1 did a special on the 25 most voluptuous vixens.....um, I got where they were going with it...but it was kind of sad that hollywood no longer values curves. This isn't an excuse for people paid to be hot to get a little "soft" but when I think of the hottest, sexiest women....they've got a little meat to them. To illustrate my point...you would you like to slam more/harder....Eva Longoria or Eva Mendes?

Once upon a time, this was the hottest thing alive. Sex Goddess Jane Mansfield.

I don't think this is the hot I'm talking about....this is just big.

The one celebrity that embodies the curvy hottness is Scarlett Johanson. She is smokin and not at all plastic, over-tanned, over sculpted, over bleached...or super skinny.

She also has exceptional style....most people think of her red carpet attire, but I think her casual looks are pretty good too.

Plays up every curve perfectly.

But never looks trashy/over-exposed.

She perfectly the proportions her hair and accessories to her dresses.

Totally accentuates her best features.

And milky skin tone.

So hot, and doesn't even show anything....it just fits so well!

She makes even the most dowdy looks hot.

Scarjo looks great in any hair color as well.

More street style.

Even when she is "glammed" out she still keeps that classic look. Hollywood needs more of these.....

Run for the Hills

So, my move went well this weekend (since you're all wondering) but I'm still between places. Furniture and large appliances are in the new place....shoes, purses, clothes, and make-up is all still at the old place....so yeah. It sounds retarded, and alot more chaotic than necessary, but I'm putting together/decorating the new place, sleeping at ManCandy's and showering/getting ready in my vacant (and creepy) old apartment. Obviously, I've done this process ass backwards, which means I'm ironing my clothes on the floor and feeling like an idiot. Example: last night I decide I'm going to make easy mac for dinner....which really would be easy, unless you don't have a microwave....which is in the new apartment...Doh. I ended up eating chips and guac standing up in the kitchen and calling it gourmet. My new place doesn't have cable (or Internet) yet, so I'm forced to watch dvds while decorating/cleaning. After I blew through Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and 2 seasons of Entourage, I happily re-acquainted myself with seasons 1-3 of the Hills. Am I a depraved human being for liking this show?

I have to give her credit. She's my age and has a best selling book, a fashion line (actually her own collection and co-designed a line for Kohl's), and several pairs of Louboutains. Does anyone know if she ever graduated from fashion school?

Ick Ick Ick. She apparently wants to be the next Britney Spears. WTF is she wearing? Is this 1998?

Her performance at the Miss Universe pageant....um....is this supposed to be "sexy"?

Is it me or are her rhinestone pants low in the crotch? I know she did Playboy (but didn't actually show anything) and it was one of the lowest selling issues ever...I wonder why?

Let's just get a quick reminder of what she looked like before her boob and nose jobs/restylane/extensions....

I obviously love LC's style, but I also like her* (well, what I know of her as a character). She really hasn't changed all that much since the beginning of the show, and although she's not exploding with personality, she does seem like a decent person.

She sucks, but god, Olivia Palermo can dress.

I could take or leave Audrina...she's ok. Her style is ok, her body (does she have implants?) is ok, and she's pretty....not a knockout, but she can totally make it past her 15 minutes because she is attractive enough. I think half the reason she doesn't irritate me as much is because she shaved Lauren's cat. Yeah, hilarious story. Apparently Lauren's cat was really making Audrina's allergies worse. So what did Mrs. Justin-Bobby do? She took the cat to get groomed and had it shaved....except for its paws....so it looked like Mr. Biglesworth with perma-ugg boots. I didn't like her until I heard that story.

If she continues as a less annoying b-list actress, I will be ok with that.

I actually love this look. I really can't wait to see what the Hills will be like with Kristen. I don't like her that much, but I am impressed she's been able to keep herself relevant since Laguna.

I love this dress. Stephanie Pratt isn't the worst or the best thing that happened to the show, but her look has definitely improved since she first appeared. Stephanie lost the severe eyeliner and goofy bangs and dresses a little better. She is a total moron but could be quite funny in her stupidity, as well as making fun of her brother for being a douche.; ex: the hamster vs. guinea pig debate...or my favorite quote directed to Spencer, "Are you even trying to get a job? You're so lame and so homeless."

I loved this when Ashley Olsen was toting it around alot last spring....grrr Sold Out Alexander Wang in the hands of Kristen.

LC seems so normal....above with a friend on the 4th of July.

I want her closet!!!!! She has impeccable style!!!

I don't mind Lo. She seems to be a genuine friend to LC and not in it for the fame or to boost her career. She graduated from a real university (UCLA), has boyfriend, and isn't always in the limelight/staging a photo-op. Her sense of style isn't really my thing per se, but she at least looks pulled together whenever she is photographed.

I like Whitney and "the City" more and more. She's a little too squeaky clean for me sometimes, but she appears to actually work and really doesn't let the paparazzi rule her life.

Shaking the hand of a fan while out on a brunch date with her BF.

It almost makes me sad to know they're not friends in real life.

She never wears anything ground-breakingly-awesome, but I wouldn't mind having her closet. I feel like I could cut out her face and replace it with 90% of my girlfriends'....like I could totally see her on the street and probably wouldn't know it was her...just some random blonde.

I think she's wearing this dress with sneakers...which is annoying, because I like the dress itself.

The City Girls Erin Lucas and Olivia Palermo. I like Erin's style....she seems pretty normal as well. I read an interview she did once after her she did some photos for Maxim...she was so candid and funny, I hope to see more of her "personality" this season.

In addition to her wardrobe, I'm jealous of her ManCandy.

So, what did I do on my lunch break today? I impulse purchased season 4. Someone help me.