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Podcast It

Posted in Saturday, December 27, 2008

They are so perfect to listen to while working or trying to fall asleep.

Here is a list of podcasts I would be sad to live without.

Savage Love Cast

Dan Savage is amazing and I love that he tells people like it is

This American Life

Sometimes it gets depressing but Ive always loved a good story

NPR- All Songs Considered and APMs Sound Opinions

Because I am a music geek and I love debates on the subject

Stuff You Should Know

Who doesnt want to learn where the least awful place to get shot?

The Current Song of the Day

Not technically a podcast but who doesnt want free jams?

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I still cant fix my keyboard and I am so pissed! Ive cleaned, Ive read the apple suggestions and nothing has been helping. This is so frustrating to a girl who likes her contractions and hates her misspellings!

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Growing Up

Posted in Saturday, December 27, 2008

I have always been told its good to find a signature fragrance and lip color. That way you find a way to stand out sensory-memory-wise and according to my favorite Aunt, youll get gifts you could actually use once people know your favorites. Every time I read or heard this, I would roll my eyes. Thinking this was such a materialistic and old-fashioned idea.

However, I have found both a perfume I never want to stop wearing and a lip color I dont think I could live without both in the same week. How strange is that? I must be growing up, its really the only option I can come up with.

The perfume was a gift from my Grandma, Grandma always scores in the beauty department. Avon Black Waterproof Mascara... Holla! She also found the best scent I could ever wear, Michael Kors. I am obsessed with it, I cant imagine not wanting to wear this and if I were ever the type to date a classy gentleman, I would be stoked to receive it as a gift.

The lip color came to me by accident. To go along with this exciting perfume, Grandma gave me a Sephora gift certificate. Double Score. I got a few other great basics but then came across the most hilarious name for a lipstick... Ladies Choice. Ladies Choice? Are they serious? Have they not been exposed to Demetri Martins routine on the word Ladies? How could I ever put this on without laughing? So I tried it and the clouds parted, angels appeared and I have officially become a fan of Benefits Ladies Choice. I am not only pro-choice but pro-Ladies Choice.

Michael Kors, Benefit and a Kenneth Cole winter coat.

When did I ever become interested in labels?

Does this new commitment mean I have to get up early and shower before work?

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perogie, pierogie, pyrohy, poroghy

Posted in Tuesday, December 23, 2008

However you like to spell it and no matter how your family makes them, there is no denying how perfect they are.

I called my Grandma today for our recipe, my mom misplaced it and I have been feeling productive, instead of being really excited her exact response was this..

Oh honey, why dont you just pick up a box of Mrs Ts.. your cousin just called me for it and I told her the same thing.

That is my Grandma. She doesnt like to cook and hates to stand around for detailed tasks. In fact, she changed our familys recipe to a Slovakian version so she could bake them instead of boil, to save time and forget about her edges. She is one of my favorite people and I love visiting. Somehow she has perfect timing, five-ten minutes after showing up the pizza delivery guys are there with the best pizza around. And after youve eaten all you can handle, shell make you a nice sandwich because you made a long trip and she wants you full. Grandma is the best.

Recipe in hand, I will let you know how it goes.

Bring on the butter and onions!

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Christmas Over-Dose

Posted in Tuesday, December 23, 2008

My keyboard has decided that it no longer likes apostrophes. I have no idea why and Im at a complete loss as to how to fix it.

I have been super negative lately, I dont know if Im just stressed out but the entire world seems to be annoying. I dont want to be a complainer, especially not now in the season of cookies, holiday specials and perogie making, but it is unavoidable this year.

The ultimate reason?

I O.Dd on Christmas. I was dating a guy who was obsessed with Christmas, we are talking the type that whips out the holiday music during Thanksgiving and maybe once or twice during the summer because he missed it. I also worked for CBS radio, the holidazzle and lite fms music selection and concerts sucked the fun out of it. This year Ive needed a break. Two years of excessive Tis The Season action and I am officially in recovery.