Friday, May 7, 2010

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

One year ago today (not that I'm counting....), AFMF and I broke up. Well, to be fair, AFMF broke up with me. As we all know, I had no part in that separation - if it were up to me, I'd be putting up with his sh*t for the next 50 years. I'd be an emotional mess, sure, but at least I'd have the "big prize," right? Wrong. I know, I know, he wasn't the big prize after all. He was a stepping stone and an aid to help me open up for the next one. Logically all of this
makes sense - I mean, how could it not? I'm a fairly rational person, I can understand logic. But my heart....that's a different story. One year later and I'm still unable to get through a day without thinking about him. One year later and it's still hard for me to say his name.
One year later and I still don't feel totally like myself. Granted, I've made progress by leaps and bounds and I'm infinitely better....but I still feel he owns a piece of my heart. Perhaps he always will?
I'm moving on and looking forward and while it's true that I can't get through an entire day without thinking about him, I can get through an hour; I can get through half a day; I can go weeks without crying. Now, that's progress.

Celebrity Wrap Up - Saturday Edition

Hello and welcome to Saturday's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up. Why, hello, lover. Nice guns.
Now there's a face only a mother could love. At least the baby doesn't look like that plastic freak father.We may have viewed a similar outfit of Fergie's before, but check out those spiderweb pants! Those are the only leggings I'm ever going to approve of. Well, those and pink Hello Kitty leggings.Let me get this straight: John Mayer isn't acting in a show or making a video? He ACTUALLY wore that ridiculous outfit to play tennis? Only one word comes to mind - Douchebag.Jessica, sweetie, I don't think you were supposed to wear your Daisy Duke shorts OFF the set. If you can see where the pockets end, the shorts are TOO short. Oh, and we can see through your shirt. Just sayin'.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Top Five FAILS of the Day

Everyone's Mexican On Cinco De Mayo

Last night my friend Vicki asked me to photograph a Cinco de Mayo benefit she was putting on. The original thought was that we'd have people pose with this Frida Kahlo lookalike, but we didn't realize she was 100 if she was a day. Bless her heart. The event was held in this really cool warehouse and had an open bar (hello, Sangria) and a Mexican dinner (0f course). The best part was the beer ponchos they had (mini ponchos that are put on the beer as you drink it) - what a funny idea! Cinco de Mayo is a strange holiday to me. I had to run to the liquor store because the event ran out of tequila and I've never seen so many people buying tequila in my life. Note: none of them were actually Mexican. Why do we enjoy this day so much? Is it just an excuse to drink? The red-haired girl working the door with me last night kept saying "Happy Cinco de Mayo!" to everyone who walked in (again, no Mexicans). I don't think I could even say that with a straight face. How did a victory for the Mexican army against the French troops a million years ago turn into Drinko de Mayo? Don't get me wrong, I think it's good fun. I just don't really understand how this has become so widespread. I mean, we don't do anything special for Martin Luther King day, do we? Well, aside from getting a day off. Oh, wait. That's better. Nevermind. I was finally able to meet Vicki's boyfriend, Tony - aren't they adorable? Vicki and I worked at Sundance together a million years ago. It was fun to hang out at the event with her.

McSteamy's McBaby? Yes, Please

Let's bow our heads in appreciation of US Weekly's wise choice to feature McSteamy and his naked abs on the cover of their latest issue. Apparently his wife is merely a floating head behind him....but who cares about her? She was the Noxema girl and Dylan's dead wife. I wish the magazine was a little bit longer so we can see even more McSteamy (read: his McPenis). Bring on the McCenterfold! Oh, yeah, the baby's cute, too, but I'm a little distracted by the beauty which is Eric Dane. Is that a heart tattoo on his arm? Swoon.

I Should Really Be Locked Up

Once again, I've proven that I cannot be trusted in a craft store. I don't know what it is, but any craft store (especially one like Joann's which was having a huge sale) is like crack to me. I went there yesterday to buy TWO things and left with, well, let's just say more than that (but they were on sale!). I'm starting to think I should make a WANTED poster to put in the window of every craft store within a 20 mile radius so that they won't even let me inside. Perhaps that would work? Or is there some sort of craft buying jail I can put myself in? I've already got an entire craft store in the Pink Palace - all things that seemed like brilliant ideas at the time, but have pretty much been sitting there for countless years on end. Glue guns, jewelry making supplies, a pottery wheel, paint, canvas, a sewing machine, and an array of papers, stamps, and wood projects are just a few things waiting to be played with in my house. Obviously I've got a serious problem. Crafters Anonymous, here I come.

Celebrity Wrap Up - Friday Edition

Hello and welcome to Friday's Edition of Celebrity Wrap Up. Dear Andre Leon I'm-Too-Full-of-Myself Talley: I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but you're *supposed* to be a fashion (and I use this term loosely) expert. Of course, from what I've seen, you're anything but (does anyone remember the hideous gown he dressed J. Hud in? Ugh) and this, um, interesting outfit is proof of that. I'm not sure how Anna Wintour stands you for five seconds. Dear Future Boyfriend: Nice tux, but next time try to clean up your face a little beforehand, OK? Gerard Butler's already got dibs on the the "never shaving" thing. Plus, you're way too pretty to hide your face.Dear Lucky-Bitch-Who-Sleeps-With-My-Husband-Bradley-Cooper: I'm starting to think you only have one dress in your closet and you just have it dyed for various occasions. Seriously, mix it up a bit, Renee. You're better than that.Dear Weird-Looking-Gapped-Tooth-Guy-On-Gossip-Girl: Ooooh, shiny. Is it rubber? Does it bounce? Is Batman jealous? Did Lady Gaga jump you for the fabric?Dear Hermione: While it's true that your dress is quite lovely, I think it would behoove you to remember that you're 12 (and yes, I know you're not *really* 12, but in my mind you are). I know you're in a hurry to grow up, but showing your beav to the world isn't a way to prove that you're grown.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Top Five LOL Cats of the Day

Come One, Come All

In order to avoid the last-minute rush at the stores, I thought it best to remind you that the greatest Pink holiday of all (aka my birthday) is only eight short days away. That's right; time to get your shopping in now. In honor of this momentous (?) occasion, we'll be gathering at Cindy Lee's (aka Cindy Ree's) on Thursday, May 13th for dinner and fun (and basically so I'm not sitting at home all alone crying in my yarn as I crochet because I'm the loneliest girl in the world and no one loves me). MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Obviously, it's going to be a great time. :)

Embarrassing Pink

Lest you think the life of Pinky Lovejoy has been completely free of stress and turmoil, I thought today we'd discuss the Top Three Childhood Tragedies in the life of Pink. I'm not sure what made me think of these, but I thought you'd enjoy the sharing time today.
In second grade, I was running on the grass after a rain storm (brilliant) and (surprise surprise) slipped and fell in the mud. This wouldn't have been so bad, but it was in front of my entire class and I had to walk around covered in mud the rest of the day. Horrifying. (Please note the picture above is not actually me falling - thankfully there is no photographic proof. I just liked how the look on her face was exactly how I felt).In fourth grade, my favorite thing in the entire world was my school's monthly roller skating night at the local roller rink. Was there anything better than skating around and around in a circle in smelly, borrowed shoes? I think not. On one of these nights, they called out for a "Couple's Skate" and I bravely walked up to a boy and asked him to skate. His response? "With who?" (insert Pac-man dying sounds here).Finally, and perhaps the most horrifying, was the time I was, once again, at a skating rink and thought I started my, um, you know. I was wigging. My mom wasn't there; I was wearing a mini-skirt; I didn't know what to do. Well, you see the problems here. Genius that I was, I put toiletpaper in my undies thinking I was super smart and solved the issue (which I'm fairly certain then fell out as I skated around the rink - classy). The only problem was that I hadn't actually started anything - I'd sat in a cherry slurpee. How does one mix that up with having your first, um, you know? (Why can't I say that out loud? I'm not a child).

+2 - 1 = Pretty Good Tuesday Viewing

Last night I decided to try to watch all three of my latest Netflix films before the "good TV" came on. The first thing I *attempted* to watch (she says, head hanging apologetically) was Dance Flick. I have no idea why I thought I could sit through something so so so so so awful. What is happening to the Wayans Brothers? Weren't they at least midly entertaining?Next on the list was American Virgin, which I put in my queue as an homage to the hilarious Rob Schneider who'll be coming to SLC in a few weeks. Surprisingly, this was a lot better than I expected. True, it's not going to win any awards, but overall I didn't hate it and was mildly entertained.Finally, I saw the real gem in my viewing trio - The September Issue, which was a documentary about Anna Wintour and Vogue. I've never really been a Vogue follower, but I was completely enthralled in the background antics that go on when creating the monthly magazine. Anna Wintour was amazing to watch. The only thing that distracted me?This horrid lady. Ugh. I can't even look at her without wanting to stab out my eyes. And (she claims) she used to be a model (?!?!?!?!). Granted, her photographs are amazing and she was interesting to listen to, I just never wanted to look at her make-up free pale face ever again.Once the films were over, I settlee in for Glee (as I had to tape Lost and watch it later - I know, I know, people die. Boo.). My thoughts on last night's episode of Glee? Meh. It was kind of a snoozefest. Now, there were some redeeming parts (the impromptu performance in the library, Olivia-Newton John's video with Sue, and Sue talking with her sister at the end), but other than that....snore. I don't even mind saying it: I'm quite sick of Rachel.
I didn't even hear Santana or Britney have any humdingers (except for Britney getting lost and unable to find her way out of the rehearsal room). Why was Molly Shannon even on? She didn't really add anything to the show, which was surprising. They should've utilized her more. Oh, well. I'm sure they'll get better, right? Right. Onward and upward. And, scene.

Celebrity Wrap Up - Thursday Edition

Hello and welcome to Thursday's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up. The black sheep of Big Bird's family died a sad and tortured death. To now be worn by ElizabethBankSienna Miller seems to add insult to injury. How embarrassing. Instead of the ball gown Blake Lively meant to wear, she accidentally grabbed her figure skating outfit. Awkward. OH. MY. CUTENESS. I'm dying at Ellen's little super star. Is she going to give Shiloh a run for her money?Somewhere out there, Scarlett O'Hara is naked.
I had no idea January Jones loved David Bowie quite this much.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Top Five FAILS of the Day

One Of These Things Is Not Like The Other

E Online had this poll up on their site yesterday. At first glance I thought TC was in the mix and I started laughing out loud (because, really, who would ever consider TC to be a "manly man?").My real questions? How on earth did Harry Potter make the cut? Where's Ryan Phillipe? Where's Bradley Cooper? Why is Robert Downey, Jr. wearing a purple suit? Why is a vampire in the mix? Didn't Channing Tatum rise to fame for a dancing movie? NOT manly. The rest I'll probably allow, but I'd like to know who on earth compiled this bizarre-o list. I think some heads should roll.