Happy Valentine’s Day/President’s Day weekend, Americans! I am currently on a girls’ trip, taking advantage of the long weekend to get some much-needed time with my friends. I left little Valentine gifts for the kids, and Mike sent me pictures of them with their new stuff. I gave James a bunch of different balls, because he loves nothing more than throwing and bouncing things, and Annabel got some pony things and a cute letter sweater that I bought when The Wishing Elephant had a sale.
I got an S so James can wear it in a few years. I love it!
Around The ‘Net
~Stay at home moms need annual leave, too
~Accepting Other People’s Success
~President Obama in Things We All Do But Won’t Admit THANKS, OBAMA
~What Are The Rules For Talking About Bruce Jenner? Here’s What MTV News Is And Isn’t Saying
~Zoo Security Drills: When Animals Escape OMG hilarious
~Millions of Facebook users have no idea they’re using the internet BTW you are on the internet right now.
~The Husband Did It It’s always the husband.
Fifty Shades Of Heeeeeey
~I was not into the Fifty Shades trilogy, but I know a lot of women who were. I don’t care what people read (yay reading!) but this movie just looks hilariously bad. My brother went to a press screening and told me that the movie was better than he was expecting, but still cheesy and campy and hilarious. That actually sounds…kind of fun. Kyle has written two articles about the movie (so far) that are super-funny: A Valuable, Shot-by-Shot Description of Fifty Shades of Grey’s First Sex Scene and The Least Sexy Things That Happen in Fifty Shades of Grey.
And The Oscar Goes To…
~The Oscars are next weekend, which makes me happy. I love awards shows and all the ridiculousness that comes with them. I personally disliked Birdman, but I know most people liked it. I thought Michael Keaton was good, but some of the other actors chewed the scenery like whoa. I really enjoyed Boyhood – it was very ambitious, and Patricia Arquette was absolutely perfect. I think my favorite of the year was Imitation Game, but I still have a few more movies to see (American Sniper, Whiplash). I’m looking forward to Neil Patrick Harris as the show’s host – I adore him.
Happy Sunday, everyone!
Jordan says:
Yay girls weekends! I had a girls night with some friends last night. Was much needed.
We’re preparing for “snowmageddon” here in Nashvegas: 4-5 inches (yes inches) of snow expected, which is enough to practically shut Tennessee down. it’s sad, but I won’t complain!
That letter jacket is perfect! She’s so sassy and cute.
I couldn’t get past 50 Shades starting out as Twilight fan-fiction. As if Twilight wasn’t enough of a mess. There’s a REASON fan-fiction rarely gets published! The writing (what I read of it) was atrocious, Lordy have mercy. I’m also not into all of… well, that. Just not my area of interest. (Shoot, I’m 22 and never kissed a boy! LOL).
That zoo article was hilarious. LOL.
Love the Buzzfeed Obama video. The President: He’s just like us! Also: love him with the selfie stick. He has such a lovely smile!
Chicken finger: Now as a 22 y.o overweight picky eater to the MAX, I really wish my family had never caved to the “kids food” way of life. I wish I’d grown up eating healthy, normal “adult” food so that it wouldn’t be so damn hard trying to re-set my tastebuds and eat healthy foods. It’s hard to cultivate those healthy habits as an adult. I’ve already given up soda-my biggest addiction (it was mostly for my mental health/anxiety attacks and not for physical health, but it’s a nice bonus. 4 months in and it’s nice to know/realize after taking a sip of a soda I no longer like the taste of it!)
next step: fried foods. after that, I’ve gotta figure out how to actually eat healthy veggies without gagging. it might require a hypnotist.
Super excited about the Oscars! I haven’t seen any of the nominated movies yet. I’m just really excited Emma Stone is nominated cause she’s my fave (besides JLaw).
Steph says:
Congrats on kicking soda! As for liking veggies, have u tried jamba juice or whole foods veggie smoothies? (Or any brand:) I feel so healthy after having one:)
Jordan says:
I haven’t, Steph, but will try, thanks!! I got a blender for Christmas and I’m planning on trying to incorporate more veggies and fruits in that way.
Jessica Stringer says:
I’m not a big veggie eater but I make smoothies out of spinach, kale, broccoli and then add fruit. Half fruit half greens. Pineapple is my favorite to add. Add some coconut or almond milk. SO good! Give it a try! Great way to get a fruits and veggies and doesn’t taste bad at all!
Anne says:
I couldn’t find the jacket that Anabel is wearing.
Lindsay says:
I simply cannot comprehend the Fifty Shades obsession. The book glorifies an abusive relationship.
Lindsay says:
Kyle’s writing is awesome though. Didn’t mean to take anything from him!