Friday, June 11, 2010

Happy Birthday, Princess Phoe!

Monday marks the 9th birthday of my oldest niece, Princess Phoenix. While I was in California, we went and picked out her birthday gift (which couldn't be anything High School Musical, Princess-related, or Hannah Montana, as she's WAY too mature for that now). She selected this pearl necklace and matching earrings. Super cute, right? I wish I could be there to share her special day. In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful birthday, Sweet Pea! I love you. Happy birthday, Phoe!

Have You Seen These People?

Occasionally my star-spotting eyes work faster than my star-spotting mind can place them. You see, I recognize them as celebs, but can't quite place where I've seen them - we've discussed this before. In the past, I've eventually been able to place them. After the MTV Movie Awards After Party, I've got a few new mysteries to solve. The first mystery is this fine gentleman. I think he said his name was Rob? Dan? Something like that. My sister thinks he's a comedian? I don't know. I just know he's from something super familiar.The next mystery is a comedian with a big gap in his teeth. I thought his name was Mike. He's on all those "100 Top Movies" specials or whatever they are on E (you know, like the Top Child Stars, or something like that). He's bald and gap toothed. Sadly, I can't figure out his name anywhere.The third mystery is also named Rob or Dan (my memory is obviously not serving me well). I remember him being on some of my teen shows (the original 90210 perhaps?) and having brown hair - not the grey hair he's sporting now. He was super nice (actually all of these guys were), I just can't place him to save my life. Help!
OK, I'll admit it - I'm not 100% sure that this guy is really a celebrity. However, I watched him for quite some time and couldn't shake the feeling that I'd seen him on something (as an assistant or secretary?). The problem is that when I asked him for a picture, he asked me why (ouch). I told him just because I wanted one (totally sly, right?). But, that doesn't necessarily mean he's not on something, as both Paul Schneider and Olivia Thirlby responded the same way and I knew what films they'd been on. So, asking doesn't immediately disqualify him from fame. Any ideas?

Celebrity Wrap Up - Monday Edition

Hello and welcome to Monday's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up. When the Olsen twins get sick of playing dress-up in twenty layers of clothes, they enjoy painting each other's hair with markers.Now, maybe it's just me, but I can't seem to place who this is. Let's see. Is she some sort of celebrity? She's wearing a proper outfit, so it can't possibly be anyone I regularly trash on here. If only I could remember her name...Perhaps someone should tell Chloe Sevigny and Ginnifer Goodwin that they're not actually married in real life? When not wanting to draw attention to herself, Lady Gaga likes to dress up like a butch '80s pop icon and swig brewskies.
Who told Simon Baker about my nerd fetish? Simon Baker + glasses = YUM.

Top Five LOL Cats of the Day

A Day of Rest

Aside from having lunch with McH, McP, and McI (at an Olive Garden who had the audacity to charge me for the grenadine in my pop), it's been a very low-key day, but after the insanity of the last few weeks, it was definitely in order. My company had its annual Lagoon Day yesterday, but it was raining out so I took a pass and spent the afternoon taking a nice, long nap. Today was spent in much the same way and it was awesome. Perhaps tomorrow I'll try to get the Pink Palace in order (as it's really in rare form)....but as for today, I'm going back to bed. Goodnight.

SNL + Pinky Lovejoy = TLF

McH was mentioning to me that she wasn't aware with my true love forever for David Spade and I had to explain to her that it wasn't so much David Spade as it is anything Saturday Night Live - although particularly the era that starred Spade, Farley, Sandler, Schneider, Rock, Nealon, and MacDonald. I've watched SNL as long as I can remember (and still do, even though I end up fast-forwarding most of the skits) and it's my dream to one day visit the set and watching a show. I've been fortunate to meet several cast members and each one makes me deliriously happy. Behold, my collection thus far: My very first encounter with anyone from SNL was Rachel Dratch at Sundance about five years ago. I saw her standing there while I was waiting in line for a party and left the line to get a picture. When I came back to the line and told my friend, "I just met Rachel Dratch!!!" he was mortified that I'd made such an announcement, as it was an industry party and I wasn't being cool. Oh, well. I was excited! Since then I've seen her everywhere at Sundance...one of these days I'll ask for another pic.
The next member of SNL I met was Chris Kattan as he was walking past my chair at Sundance last year. As soon as I spotted him I jumped up and asked for a picture and he kindly agreed. Love him. It was at the same screening I saw Chris Kattan where I met Kristin Wiig. She starred in the film and was walking to her car after the film when I called her name and she walked over for the picture. She was incredibly nice.Bill Hader was also in the movie with Kristin (it was called Adventureland) and he came over to greet the fans afterwards as well. Super nicey.I'm sure we all remember my excitement at meeting Norm MacDonald last year, as I feared he'd be a douchebag and surprisingly was a total sweetheart. I *may* have developed a wee bit of a crush on him.Kevin Nealon came to Utah the next month and I was lucky enough to get a picture with him in the foyer before his show. He's SO funny.Jim Breuer, aka Goat Boy, came out to perform in Salt Lake last month and was awesome about taking pictures with everyone.
Last, but certainly not least, I met David Spade on Monday after waiting outside Jimmy Kimmel for him to walk out (see, I told you I'd find a way to feature this picture all week). Although I could do without his silly face, I love that you can see my arm around him. See, we're a hot stuff couple. Ha! :)

Oh, the Indignity

I'm sure you've heard that there's a brand new iPhone out. I'm so glad I just bought mine a few months ago and now it's outdated. Fail.

Celebrity Wrap Up - Sunday Edition

Hello and welcome to Sunday's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up. I'm not sure who told Hayden this haircut was a good idea, but it's a world of NO. Hey Daniel, I think you've got a little touch of the gay face going on.Well, at least it's not a swan dress.Christina, if you get a yeast infection after wearing those hot pants, you have nothing to blame but yourself.
This would've been a cute outfit if, say, Ashley Tisdale was filming some version of Legally Blonde. However, she was not.

Top Five FAILS of the Day

If I Were A Celebrity (a poem by Pinky Lovejoy)

If I were a celebrity I’d be at all the cool places you see on TV. I’d have an agent, PR, stylist, and cash; And plenty of people online to talk trash. I’d treat my fans well wherever I go; When they ask for a picture I’d never say no. I’d have friends and family in my pink entourage; I’d be very gracious when met with applause. I’d have a pink car, pink house, and pink hair; Hey, I’m a celeb What do I care? The swag bags would flow my way every day; There’d be all this cool stuff to give away. I’d mingle with Bradley, David, and Ben ; My whirlwind lifestyle would never seem to end. If I were a celebrity I would travel and play but I’d stay grounded, write my blog, and crochet.