Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Wes Is A Slimeball With A Capital S

OK, I finally watched The Bachelorette tonight (thank you, http://www.abc.com/) and my goodness....what a show!
I always love the Hometown Visit show because I think you really learn a lot about the suitors. The only letdown was that they all went fairly well....where was the one trainwreck visit like they usually have? Freaking adorable Jillian - no one can hate her!
Let's start from the beginning. LOVED the visit with Reid's family. He is just the cutest thing (especially with those glasses....YUM). I'm really liking him the more I see them together and it looked like she'd fit in perfectly with the family (although, to be fair, she did seem to blend with all of them).Next she was off to see Michael's family. I loved how quickly she shot down Michael trying to play himself off as his twin (were they really identical? I could tell them apart). I thought they were fun and I know he was smitten, but could he really provide? I mean, doesn't he work as a breakdance instructor? I'm just saying. Do you think the show paid for his sister to come home? Kiptyn's family seemed a little hoity toity at first, but then I kinda got used to them. The hot tub joke was hysterical (but the mom reminded me of the roommate on There's Something About Mary - I don't know why). I was concerned by his comment about not getting engaged. Jesse's family visit was OK, but I was far more interested in his delicious tasty treat of a brother, Jacob (who just happens to be good friends with my dear friend Pants - hook it up, my friend!). How YOU doin', Jacob? There's always been something lacking with Jesse...I can't put my finger on it. I think he's sweet, but he was just missing some component with her.Wes....oh Wes. What a freaking slimeball. Seriously. Originally I couldn't figure out why she'd still keep that lame-o around, but after watching the whole thing, I've got some theories. I think she believed him (over Jake?!? Dreamy, noble, future-father-of-my-children, Jake?!!?) because of the following reasons:
1) His accent/Southern drawl. For some reason it makes everything sound more plausible (even coming out of his lying mouth).
2) He was a VERY good liar....even challenging Jakey-poo.
3) He's got three sisters and a mom who all defended him. Jillian seems like someone who could be swayed by that many women in a room. Also, a guy who only has sisters comes across as more sensitive for some reason. I can't explain it.
4) Oh, Jillian isn't thinking with her brain. Yep, that's the only logical conclusion.
The big surprise, of course, was having Ed back. Welcome back, dreamboat! I loved how she said, "I can't handle anymore surprises" and then he knocked on the door and said, "Surprise!" Too funny. I know it probably seems unfair to the other guys for him to come back, but it was also pretty courageous. Plus, had he stayed to begin with, there's no way would Michael and/or Jesse made it this far. You know it's true. Michael skated in this far on a prayer.I think the previews look good. I'm going to make a prediction: Last two standing (thanks, Jesse, for also having this opinion) will be: Ed and Reid. I could be wrong, but I'm going to hope she pulls her head out and kicks Wes the Slimeball to the curb. It's going to be a great finale! :)

Regeneration Tour - Who's With Me?

OK, all you 80's lovers out there....big news is afoot! The Regenation Tour is coming back to Salt Lake City NEXT WEEK (Wednesday, July 8th to be exact) at The Depot again. And just which magical acts will be performing? ABC, Wang Chung, and Cutting Crew (all GREAT bands!!!). Who's with me? Last year they had ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Naked Eyes, and the Human League and it was a freaking blast. Tickets are $37 and will be WELL worth it....any takers? I'll wait. :)

I Heart Duran Duran

Nick Rhodes, here I come! Today I decided to splurge and use the rest of my birthday money to go down to Las Vegas next weekend and see my beloved Duran Duran play in concert at The Palm. I. Can. Not. Wait!!!! I triple love Duran Duran (as we all know) and despite seeing them in concert like a million times, I'll go until I'm 90 (which might be hard, since they will probably be dead by then.....still....you get the picture). Of course, my dream in life is to get a picture (with the band as a whole, or just Nick would suffice). Can't I be some sort of Make a Wish person (does a broken heart count?) and have someone arrange this for me? That'd be GREAT. Oh, Duran Duran...I love you so.

My Therapist Broke Up With Me

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, apparently I'm such a mental case, my therapist has severed ties with me. Well, temporarily, that is. We've decided that since I'm on a "sabbatical" from really "feeling" my pain (which had become unbearable for me; wow, dramatic much?) and insist on just numbing all my feelings, there's not much we can work on until I "accept" my pain once and for all. Hmmmm. She still insists I'm where I need to be in terms of grieving and that it's totally normal for the rest of the world to feel it, but it's abnormal for me because I've always blocked this crap in the past and don't have normal coping skills. Yes, I've become one of those "my therapist says" people in case you were wondering. I'm thinking there should be some sort of island or little case people who are grieving get sent to, so that they stop annoying everyone around them. I recognize I'm not a fun person anymore and wish I could be locked away in a room (or a box?) to just get through this crap once and for all since even the numbing isn't really fun. Still, I think we should revisit the fact that she said I'm exactly where I need to be and everyone telling me to "pull myself out of it" or "get my life in order" should just knock it off because that is not productive or helpful to me right now. Oh, did I mention I cried while on a date last night? See, Pinky = Crazy Person (well, more so than usual) right now. Ugh. :( I'm not well.

Pinky's Fandance, Wednesday Edition

Can I just say that Soleil-Moon Frye (aka Punky Brewster) is like the nicest, sweetest person? I just loved her. She happily posed with anyone and everyone who asked (and we all know how much I love that). Now, I wasn't a huge Punky Brewster fan....I mean, yes, I watched it, but it was my sister who LOVED it. I just kinda tolerated it. I did see Soleil at Sundance a LONG time ago, but chickened out at asking for a picture. I'm so glad we were able to cross paths again and I could get my courage up! :) I actually waited on her brother, Meeno Peluce (who I recognized from being in People magazine, as well as some Traveler show when he was younger), once in Morro Bay. He was really nice, too (and cute!). It must run in the family. :)

Black Eyed Peas For Me

How much do I love the Black Eyed Peas? Apparently so so so much. I had no idea of my love for them until I started listening to their new album called The E.N.D. After loving Fergie's solo CD so much, I shouldn't be surprised I love this as much as I do. I downloaded it yesterday and have had it playing pretty much constantly since then. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Have I mentioned that? By far my favorite song is called "Alive." Check out the lyrics (so hot stuff): You said that I'm the only one You said that I'm your number one Now you're gone and I feel numb Tell me where did we go wrong You were my best friend and boyfriend Now it seems like you're my worst friend I gotta do soul searching Without you I'm a whole different person I ain't acting like I used to I don't feel loved like I used to It was your love I was used to Why do I have to lose your love Strange, I wonder why I like that song so much? Interesting.

Celebrity Wrap Up - Wednesday Edition

Hello and welcome to Wednesday's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up.Solange Knowles much have loved the Power Rangers and/or Rainbow Brite growing up. I have no words.Hey Jude, sweetie, you appear to have forgotten your shirt. You see, what you're wearing is called a VEST, which should be worn OVER a shirt. Now, I love to see your hot bod anytime, don't get me wrong...I just thought I'd try to help. Smooches!Now, what is the biggest thing to notice in this lovely family portrait of SJP and Ferris? That's right - they finally cut that kid's hair! Glory glory! :) Wahoo! Finally!Has Rihanna been taken over by aliens? I mean, really. What other reason could there be for this attire?Dear McDreamy: I love you. That's really all I wanted to say. Oh, and you're delicious. Yum.

How Perfect is This?

Ruthie has been a world traveler of late and went on a cruise to Alaska (lucky girl!). She brought me back this super cute magnet - how perfect is it? In case it's hard to read, it says: "I want a boyfriend who is sensitive and caring...but they already have their OWN boyfriends!" :) Too true!

I Am A Slacker!

Confession time - I haven't watched The Bachelorette yet. I know, I know, I'm a terrible person, but I was a bit distracted last night (which is a story for another time...or maybe never). Anyway. I did manage to see the Rose Ceremony and see Ed make his triumphant return (!). Wow! What do we think about that? Now, I will definitely try to watch it at some point today and then do my normal posting....but in the meantime I'll let you talk amongst yourselves. I'll even give you a topic: MJ fans committing suicide (12 confirmed so far) because of their grief are basically batshit crazy. Discuss. :)

Happy Birthday, Debra!!!

Happy birthday to my BYU pal and wonderful friend, Debra. I hope you have a lovely and fantastic day, sweetie! Love you! :)

Pinky's Fandance, Tuesday Edition

Each year I try to have at least one celebrity as my "festival goal." As the years go by (and a lot of the same celebs come to Sundance), my only real goal this year was John Krasinski. I kinda thought he'd be just walking around and super accessible; instead, he was like this mythical creature no one had seen for the first few days. You see, we've got this "secret society" of picture hounds and we all talk and say who we've seen, what they were wearing, where we last saw them, etc. (stop judging). Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised to go into a film and have someone say to me, "Did you see John Krasinski? He just walked by." Score! I knew celebs don't usually stay for the Q&A session after the film (when it's not their film, that is), so I made sure to go into the lobby area as soon as the film ended and sure enough, there he was. Hooray! Now, you'd think that since I anticipated his arrival that I'd be somewhat prepared. But, I was not. In fact, I was a bundle of nerves - completely star-struck, unable to speak, shaking (always classy), and fumbling around for my camera which had mysteriously gone missing into the deep recesses of my purse. Luckily, John was, not surprisingly, the nicest guy ever. He was like, "Hey, no problem, take your time." Love him. What a sweetheart. Now, if only I'd had the nerve to pledge my undying love. Oh, wait. Now that might be crazy (who, me?).

Farragut North - Here I Come

How exciting is this? In a bid to lift my spirits, I decided it would be beneficial to have something to look forward to in the near future. Enter the play Farragut North, which is playing at the Geffen Playhouse in LA. It just happens to be playing when I was already planning to go to California for a visit. Perfect, right? Oh, and it just *happens* to star Christopher Noth (aka Mr. Big) and Chris Pine. Hmmm. That's dreamy. :) I can't wait!

Celebrity Wrap Up - Tuesday Edition

Hello and welcome to today's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up.Does Megan Fox know she's got a tiger on her shirt and some sort of spider webs on her feet?Oh, Beyonce. It was so nice of you to stop by the BET awards before heading to your prom.Excuse me, Lady Gaga? I believe you've got what appears to be a donut of some sort on your head.My favorite part about this picture of Mariah (sporting one of my dresses from Junior High - bless her heart) is the crazed fan open-mouthed and screaming. She might pass out. Check out her rainbow bracelet - such a dedicated fan! I wonder if she's got a butterfly tattoo in honor of Ms. Carey? I wouldn't put it past her.Oh, look - it's White Trash Barbie.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Great Sign

My friend T took a picture of this sign in New Orleans. Wouldn't this be grand if we could all adapt our hours as such?

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Meanie McPink Shoots Them Down

I ran into an old friend the other day who wants to take me out. To be fair, he's been asking me out for a long time and I always have some reason I can't go. It's not anything against him - it just always seems like the timing is bad for one reason or another. Tonight I realized that it's too soon to be trying and not fair to him for me to go. Plus, he's already annoying me - sending me little text messages just to say hi or goodnight. Gross, ick. Meanie McPink does not like kind little gestures like that, remember? And doing them will make me run for the hills. So, I texted him (because I'm too much of a chicken to call) and said I wasn't ready to date and I'll have to take a raincheck. Can you say chicken bawk bawk? What a coward. Still, I do feel better for knowing myself enough to realize that dating is a bad idea right now. That's a start, right? Plus, I've got all those crafts to do. How will I ever get started if I'm always going out?

Good Movies = Happy Pinky

There's nothing like a great movie to really bring a smile to my face. Today I was lucky enough to see not one, but two movies I enjoyed immensely. The first one was Away We Go which stars John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph and was playing over at the local Art House. It's a beautiful film about a couple discovering where they need to be. There are great supporting roles and it's just a movie that's sweet, poignant, and real. There's a great mix of humor and drama, plus it's hard not to fall completely in love with this adorable couple. I highly recommend it.
The next film I got from Netflix and was one I'd been wanting to see for a long time. Fanboys is set in 1998 and is about a group of friends who are diehard Star Wars fans counting down until Episode One is released. They end up driving cross country, breaking into the Lucas Ranch, and trying to steal the film so they can watch it before their cancer-ridden friend passes away. The film is full of Star Wars reference, fights with Trekkies, and hysterical cameos (the funniest probably being William Shatner).

Pinky's Fandance, Monday Edition

In honor of one of the movies I saw today (see post above regarding said movies), I thought we'd spotlight my picture with Jay Baruchel who starred in the film Fanboys. He's a great comedic actor and I enjoy his work. I ran into him on Main Street while he was being interviewed with Randy Quaid. He was as sweet as can be (although I'm still not sure why he was rocking this ridiculous quasi-mohawk. He's much cuter than that).

Wherefore Art Thou, Sleep?

Aren't depressed people supposed to be able to sleep? What's this crap about? Actually, to clarify - once I fall asleep, I'm down for the count. In fact, I can sleep an inordinate amount of time without feeling any guilt at all (we're talking near coma-like conditions). The problem is, I can't fall asleep to save my life. I thought the problem was the loss of my beloved pillow, as the replacement just hasn't been cutting it. Yesterday I bought another new pillow (a Joe Boxer pillow that I already love with all my heart), which I can tell is going to be awesome. Still, sleep eludes me forever and ever. Last night I think I finally fell asleep around 4 a.m. Ugh! What's wrong with me? Why can't I sleep? While I'm no stranger to insomnia, I kinda thought my neverending, all-encompassing, life-crippling depression would trump stupid insomnia. Apparently I thought wrong. :(

Celebrity Wrap Up - Monday Edition

Hello and welcome to Monday's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up.Fergie Ferg's puffy sleeves look like they might possibly take flight at some point. At least she's got some serious shoes on - if they were red she could click three times and return to Kansas.Is Lucy Liu's dress made out of some sort of flowers on top? Or is it more of a cloud-type material?Do you think the Madden brothers compare tattoos to see who has the most ink? Who would win?Mischa, sweetie, you seem to have forgotten your pants again. Nice tights, but they're NOT pants. MMMm, K? You might want to go home and change.What is Kristen Bell wearing? Is it a corset? Is it some castaway dress from Dancing With The Stars? Does it make a cha-cha-cha sound when she dances?