Guess what's coming up? Spring Break! Just one more week between me and The Happiest Place on Earth. That's right, I'm going to Disneyland this year!!! I can hardly wait to board that plane with 5 of my closest friends and spend a few days where wishes come true. Let's take a second to reflect on my past trips to this heavenly place shall we?
Trip #1: Dumbo ride and Teacups were my freaking jam!!
Sword in the Stone with my thuggin bros
Trip #2: Face of pure ecstasy. Also, my unibrow is better than yours
Disney visor and glow in the dark Tink shirt. 90s for life.
While I've been to both Disneyland and Disney World before, I realized that this year my trip is going to be different. Why? This year will be the first year I'll be able to go without the irrational fear that a person dressed up in a costume is going to kill me. Notice that none of the above pictures are of me with any Disney character. That's because they don't exist. If you've known me long enough, you know that I used to refuse going anywhere near anyone in a costume including Mickey Mouse and Snow White, so obviously the happiness factor was a bit hindered seeing as the whole reason why you take your children to Disneyland is so they can meet their childhood heroes and favorite princesses. It may have taken me a solid 14 years to get over, but I've been fear free for 7 years now and I'll finally get to meet all my favorite people!! Mickey, prepare to be bear hugged by a grown woman. See ya in one week Disneyland!
I have been in love with this beautiful man and his angelic voice ever since I first laid eyes on him after I stole my brother's NSync CD in fifth grade--even when he had an awful excuse for a hair style on top of his head. Look at this picture and tell me he doesn't look like he's Mugatu's son.
Like father, like son. Amirite?
So bad...but you can't blame him. The 90s were cruel to most of us when it came to fashion. I'd give you an example and post a picture of what I looked like back then, but we'll save you from having to thoroughly scrub your eyes after and move on to what I'm really trying to get at with this post. JT has been pretty incognito for a while now when it comes to music, but he's FINALLY coming back to us this March and giving us more of his beautiful falsetto with his newest CD. Praise the heavens, there is a god!! And to make it even better, he's releasing a few of his songs early. JUST. FOR. US!! It's like opening the world's greatest Christmas present each time one is released. So sit back and allow Justin's sultry voice take you back to revisit some of your fondest memories.
The final episode of one of the best shows on television is coming in just two days. Two more days before my world will be left empty without the beautiful quirks of Liz Lemon and the TGS crew. It's a sad day, yes, but I'd like to take this time and look back at some of my favorite highlights these past 7 years and remember just how good we've had it.
We'll start right from the top with one of my favorite moments from Season 1. We see here just how brilliant Lemon is with comebacks as she slams some stranger on the phone. Highlight #1: They're From Your Mom
Season 2 was just as good as the first and--dare I say--it got even better. This next clip is one that I think really captures the passion that Liz Lemon possesses. Highlight #2: Sandwich Day.
Lemon gets down every now and then throughout the show, but my favorite dance sequence she does is in Season 3. Highlight #3: Flu Shot.
I'm gonna go ahead and do another one from Season 3 because it's waayyyy too good to pass up. Highlight #4: Dark Secrets.
Alright, back on track with seasons. This next one is definitely one of my favorite Liz quotes in Season 4. Highlight #5: Liz Lemon Party: Mandatory.
This is one of the moments from Season 5 that always makes me laugh no matter how many times I've already watched it. Highlight #6: The World's Worst Hooker. Side note: I'd definitely take her home.
Season 6 is where Liz's hunger for a baby really shines. Highlight #7: Liz and Planty 4evr
And finally we'll end with the weirdest and most uncomfortable moments in 30 Rock's history from this season. Highlight #8: Sexy Office Supplies.
Oh Liz Lemon...I'm going to miss you. Thursday's episode will be bittersweet. Thank you for 7 of the best years of my life. Please bless the brilliant mind of Tina Fey with health and happiness.
I know the New Year celebrations came and went and that talking about resolutions is old news, but I'd just like to announce that this year I'm actually going to finish mine. Granted I only made one actual resolution, but I found out today that it's actually going to happen. How do I know you ask? Two words: Psychic Hotline. The lady I talked to seemed pretty credible; said she'd been doing this for 30 years so I'm trusting her on this one. Haha nah I'm just kidding. Can you imagine? What really happened is I met with my advisor here on campus about how on track I am for graduating and what would happen if I took a summer semester, and guess what I found out? I'M GRADUATING IN DECEMBER!!! I thought I was going to have to wait until next May, but nope. Graduation is a measly 11 months away. By the skin of my teeth I'm actually going to reach my goal to graduate before 2013 ends.
Excitement abounds!!
Needless to say, I'm pretty stoked about finally graduating, but with my 21st birthday right around the corner and graduation more in reach than ever, real adulthood is coming way faster than I anticipated, so if any of you would like to suggest something for me to do after I'm done making school my life I'd greatly appreciate it. Who knows, maybe I'll prolong my life as a lowly student and shoot for a Master's instead of jumping into the real world with a real job and real responsibilities. Heck I'm only 21 (it's two days away. I'm counting it). Two or three more years of school wouldn't hurt me too bad right? Side note: if any of you would like to donate to my cause of becoming a real adult I prefer cash and checks, however I do take Visa.
In case you've somehow gotten lucky and missed all the posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram about how the new semester of school has started up and such, I'll go ahead and do the honors of telling you in the most annoying yet college-esque way I can think up. Ready?
OMG!! First day of new classes!!!! Wish me luck! :) Sooooo excited for this semester!!! #college #usu #firstdayjitters #newschooloutfit <3 <3
Oh man. I even find myself annoying. I think I nailed it though. But really, my new semester has started and can I say I'm so thankful for the chance I have to go to school and learn?! I can't imagine how my life would be if I didn't have the means or opportunity to do what I'm doing now. And although the life of a poor college student can be pretty unglamorous and at times pretty sketchy (you aren't a real student if you don't risk eating expired food every now and then or live in a shady apartment complex at least once), there is no way I'd go back to being a bratty high school student living in my parents' basement. I'm living, I'm learning, I'm having the time of my life. Who could ask for more? This life is phresh.
I'm finally done. After weeks of reading boring textbooks about bacteria and cramming every last bit of Spanish I could into my poor little head, I've finally finished all of my finals. Every last thing I've learned this semester has been purged, somewhat ungracefully, onto scantrons and scribbled down on paper. I don't have a worry in the world for a solid 3 weeks!! Three weeks of pure bliss. What's the first thing I'm going to do with this new found freedom you ask? Well...I don't want to brag or anything, but guess who gets to go to a previewing of The Hobbit tonight?! That's right, I get to see one of this year's most anticipated movies 4 hours before the rest of you. I'm the luckiest girl in the world. I'd usually try not gloat as you're so obviously envious of me, but I'm in too much of a mood to feel any remorse for you right now. Don't worry though, I'll for sure keep you posted about how amazing the movie is when I'm done watching it. As for now, you can try to stave off your jealously by watching these trailers.
Woof. Sorry. I'll get off my high horse now. Excuse me for having a bout of selfishness. I hope you get to see this movie soon and then we can talk about how fantastic it is together.
A tragedy happened very recently. The arborist came to my house and cut down a bunch of trees and also happened to take out the cable to our internet in the process. As a result, I've been unable to blog for a while! See what I mean? Tragedy. But look who's back!! This girl. It's been actually pretty nice not having internet for a while though. I've been able to read more and I've had to actually get all my work done on campus before I go home which makes me get things done quicker rather than procrastinating everything. I've also been able to spend lots more time watching my Arrested Development DVDs. Which brings me to today's blogging topic. You know that perfect family you see walking on the streets and you think to yourself "Wow...I hope one day my family is as perfect as that one is." Yep. That's definitely not the Bluth family. BUT that doesn't mean they don't make wonderful examples. I've actually learned a lot of important life lessons from them, and I'd like to pass them along. Think of it as an early Christmas present. You're welcome!
#1: Think before you speak. Tobias so kindly teaches us this important lesson every time he opens his mouth. Please don't ever use any of the following wordings. Please.
#2: Sometimes you should listen when someone says your idea stinks. Constructive criticism is there for a purpose kids. Take it from George on this one. Sometimes ideas like installing a hot tub in the attic and cooking food in it realllly should not be acted on. Take that into mind the next time someone tries to kindly tell you that maybe you should rethink things. It could be the difference between severe dehydration and an actually good idea. (Youtube is lame and doesn't have a clip of it, so if you want to see George learning his lesson feel free to follow the link. http://www.hulu.com/watch/2008 )
#3: Perfectly timed songs can touch hearts when simple words can't.
#4: It's ok if you find quirks about the people you love endearing, just don't expect everyone to agree with you. Although a mayon-egg does sound pretty cute.
#5: If at first your magic trick fails, cover it up with something else that might be impressive. If that fails too, maybe a bit of practice is needed.
And finally #6: Family comes first. Followed closely by breakfast.
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