Showing posts with label Random Fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Random Fun. Show all posts

Must-watch: Alanis Morissette's "Ironic" redux

Monday, July 22, 2013

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From television to music: Any child of the '90s probably, at one time or another, belted out Alanis Morissette's "Ironic" into a hairbrush. You probably even loved the edgy video and even marveled at all those Alanises in one car at the same time. And then, you got a little older and realized those lyrics? They're not exactly all that ironic.

Well, enter Eliza and Rachael Hurwitz, the sister songwriting duo behind this clever YouTube video. The pair not only tweaks the lyrics into legitimate ironic situations, but they also re-shoot the video. I dare you not to get this song stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You're welcome... xoxo

[Via Buzzfeed]

Man Candy Monday.

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Happy Monday, friends! How is your day going so far? I thought we'd kick the week off with a bit of humor because after a sexy brain, humor always wins. And this guy? Well, let's just say that he's quite the winner. He's managed to keep that down-to-earth innocence about him despite the trappings of Hollywood. He's not afraid to be himself. And he leaves my funny bone smarting every single time...

CHARLIE DAY!!!!!!!!!!





"Starting out, I bet I didn't get a lot of parts because of my strange voice. I'm not consciously thinking, 'Hey, sound like a squeaky dog toy mixed with a bagful of rusty nails.' It's just what my voice has done."

Celebrities riding bikes

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

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Rides A Bike is an awesome Tumblr full of vintage photos of -- you guessed it!! -- movie stars cruising around on their bikes. It's equal parts fun and whimsical, reminding us of that classic summertime activity. That's Twiggy, above, in 1967...
Sean Connery, 2000
Grace Kelly, 1954
Audrey Hepburn, 1967
Peter O'Toole, 1984
Steve McQueen, 1971
Morgan Freeman, 1989
Annette Funicello, 1958
Ginger Rogers, 1942

How fun is that? Have you found any great Tumblrs lately, friends? There are so many creative and fantastic ones out there... xoxo

Man Candy Monday.

Monday, July 15, 2013

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Good Monday morning, friends! Boy, was it hot this weekend -- the kind of heat that leaves little beads of sweat on your forehead and leaves your clothes sticking to your back. Well, this guy may be the cause of the summer heat wave. He's my newest celebrity crush, and his show tries to untangle the crazy web created between love and the Internet. He's smart. His smile is absolutely adorable. And he's a self-proclaimed romantic at heart...

NEV SCHULMAN!!!!!!!!!!





"The idea of finding your soul mate, whether it’s online or not, is what people want. And, obviously, for the people on our show, they feel like they have met their soul mate. I think they are willing to ignore and certainly afraid to admit that some of the details of the relationship don’t hold water."

Would You Rather: Spend your summer at the beach or in the city?

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

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ACK!! I'm actually torn on this one. The sun and surf? The sights and culture? Which would you choose? And, more importantly...how is your summer going? Look for my answer in the comments... xoxo

P.S. Would you rather live in the country or the city? :)

[Photos via We Heart It]

Family Photos: My Carefree "Bachelorette" Weekend 2013

Monday, July 8, 2013

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Well, that was my tweet from last Friday. As I mentioned earlier, my mom was away in the big city over the weekend. And, as the classic saying goes, "when the cat's away, the mice will play." So! I suppose I just need to be honest and come clean, friends: I had a wild, wild weekend. I know, it's quite hard to believe. After all, I'm a good girl, remember? But, it's true -- something just took over me this weekend. I let my hair down. I throw all caution to the wind. I even...drank Diet Coke at 10 p.m. Sheer madness, I know. As always, in the name of full disclosure, here's the full photo record of my shenanigans (see, I have become a rebel...I use words like "shenanigans")...
First meal of Carefree Bachelorette Weekend 2013!!! Notice how the TV remote is poised and ready...

Quality Netflix and DVR time, anyone...?

Interesting dinner choice tonight...cereal, fruit and shredded cheese! And of course, some Reese's pieces for dessert...
Laundry time! One of the only responsible things I did this weekend...


Harry really misses his mom, and Stella loves her lazy Sundays...


Dinner is served...
Weekend reading, anyone...?
Diet Coke at 10 p.m.? I am such a bad girl when left to my own devices...

See what I mean, friends? The whole weekend was pure debauchery. I'm surprised I made it out alive! Have you ever had a "lost weekend" like this? Maybe we all need a weekend like this every once in awhile...? xoxo

Man Candy Monday.

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Good morning, friends, and happy Monday! Here's hoping your week is off to a fantastic start. When I found out that one of my favorite shows is on Amazon Prime, I about did a double back flip, which is near impossible seeing as how my entire spine is fused. This guy set my teenage heart all sorts of aflutter. His boy-next-door charms made me weak in the knees. And those dimples...

SCOTT WOLF!!!!!!!!!!





"Everyone wants that sense of fulfilling a purpose in some way."

Fashion Friday: Genius t-shirt

Friday, July 5, 2013

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How awesome is this t-shirt? I'm totally going to start using this phrase in everyday conversation... xoxo

Video Hello: In which I reveal my Target addiction

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

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My name is Melissa Blake, and I'm an addict...

Downton Abbey paper dolls

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We won't be getting new episodes of Downton Abbey until next January (nooo!!), but how cute are these paper dolls by Kyle Hilton? The Dowager Countess and her many facial expressions! Sybil in a modern t-shirt! These are the perfect little treat to hold us over until the season premiere!

Just one question: Where's my home girl Edith? #TeamEdith

[Via Vulture]

Family Photos: Summer afternoon fun!

Monday, July 1, 2013

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Remember when I mentioned our little afternoon adventure last week? Well, friends, I've got the evidence to prove that it was, indeed, quite the adventure. Janelle had to get her tires fixed and needed to use my mom's car for the afternoon, so my mom and I decided to have a fun, leisurely afternoon.
We had Janelle drop us off at our favorite Mexican restaurant for lunch (and my favorite birthday spot!). Now, I don't usually like to eat outside (did I ever tell you about the time I got sick in the desert? Not a good experience...), but the sun was shining and there was a cool breeze, so I threw caution to the wind and decided to be a rebel.


Surrounded by beautiful trees, we enjoyed chips and salsa before our meal...
...and I had the best enchiladas I've ever tasted. In my entire life. My mom enjoyed the tacos, and we split an order of rice and beans. It was the perfect lunch for a Friday afternoon.

How pretty are these flowers? They brightened up the patio, along with this calming fountain.
We then began the walk home. It's a trek we've made hundreds of times before, but this time, we forgot to count on one little thing. The weather. You see, there was a chance of afternoon showers, but we thought were invincible. Until, well, we weren't. A few blocks into our stroll, the skies opened and the rain started pouring down, first in little sprinkles and then in those huge droplets that stick to your clothes.
Luckily, a friend lived close by, so we were able to ride out the storm in her living room -- and enjoy a nice visit. It was almost 5 p.m. by the time we got home, and needless to say, we were pretty tired. BUT! It was a fun afternoon -- obviously one of these summer experiences that will stick out in my mind.

Have you had any outstanding summer adventures yet, friends? Do anything out of the ordinary? Get stuck in a summer storm? xoxo