April 2012
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while i was away.
i’ve been on planes and between time zones for a few days, celebrating nuptials (other people’s, relax) and hopping in and out of cabs with over-sized luggage. so, i missed a few things. in an effort to refrain from posting back to back lengthy posts, below is my attempt at very brief recaps of things that i feel compelled to comment on, in no particular order of social or personal...
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Dick Clark, may you rest in peace. →
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“every girl is expected to have Caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic...”
– Tina Fey
so, yea…today (and every day) i am thankful. but clearly, still struggling…
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a tip for the wallet-concious, possibly coachella-threads-seeking, cali-based fashionista:
when going to the ever-so-popular Wasteland website, be sure to include “shop” before the “wasteland.com”. because, if you don’t and you enter wasteland.com only, you will find yourself taking a writing break, in a public place, sipping a soy chai latte, viewing a...
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why are we taking Lena Dunham’s ‘Girls’ so... →
because there is nothing better than being given the opportunity to gut-bust laugh at the very things that make us the most uncomfortable/miserable/embarrassed.
i can’t friggin’ wait for this show.
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Watchfriday fave: Dominic Giamo (i hope i spelled that right.)
i’m not sure when this originally aired but i saw it on gonnabeabeautifulnight’s blog earlier this week. i’ve been saving it, hoping that when friday rolled around i could post it as a fave for the week with some witty commentary. but, i got nothing. no funny or sarcastic comments about his energy level or the super swole...
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Cory Booker, you're my hero. (link) →
Cory Booker literally saved a woman from a burning building. literally busted up in the house, on some i’m in a movie but no stuntman needed, found a woman, and carried her to safety. i knew i liked you, dude.
seriously, though. i had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Booker a few years ago, randomly, while he was on what seemed like the beginning of a date, with a very famous woman. (it was...
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BREAKING news: Zimmerman to be charged. →
from the article:
The Florida special prosecutor announced a second-degree murder charge on Wednesday against George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
Angela B. Corey, the prosecutor, said Mr. Zimmerman, 28, a crime watch volunteer, will appear before a magistrate within the next 24 hours. He is accused of fatally shooting Mr. Martin, an unarmed teenager, in a case that has...
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friday fave: nickel diner, downtown LA.
*CORRECTION (4/8/12): they DO use cream cheese frosting on the red velvet cake and donuts! in other words, Nickel Diner is officially perfect. thanks to Monica May, chef & owner, for the correction.☺*
nickel diner, downtown LA: go there, eat, be happy.
i’ve eaten there twice now and so far, they hit all the required marks: good food, good music and good service. even the guys in the...
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need: dr. gates' email, stat.
i need Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ email. can anyone help with that? i’ll be your best friend.
‘best friend’ disclaimer: oftentimes, i won’t answer the phone. i will answer your call with a text. and, i might drop off the face of the earth for days, sometimes weeks at a time, only to resurface and demand all of your attention. on the flip-side, i’m extremely loyal.
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