But I don't, because most thoughts that cross my mind linger for an average of 2.3 seconds, and then they revert to something like, How many cookies can I justify eating right now?
So here's an overdue list of a few of my favorite things. (Insert clip of Fraulein Maria dancing about in her nightgown whilst singing "Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. . ."):
1. H&M tee shirts. How has is taken me this long to discover them? They're soft, they're a good length, they're CHEAP. Like $5.95 cheap. And I'd post a link, but H&M won't let you buy their products online unless you live in Scandinavia somewhere. If this were an argument it'd be a wash, because it usually requires just too much effort to get me to an H&M to buy said cheap tee.
2. "It's a 10!" Leave-In Conditioner. As a self-proclaimed hair product connoisseur, I assert that this is the best conditioner out there; both the hair-repair mask and the spray. You'll be impressed with how silky and healthy your luscious locks feel. It's a little pricey, but you can find it cheaper online. Your hair will thank you, so - you're welcome.
3. A cousin who gives you free things - like A CAR:
I know, right? HELLO adorable black convertible beamer. Courtesy of lovely cousin Kit, I now have my own set of wheels!
Don't you wish someone loved you as much as Kit loves me? Are you all crying with envy? Well rightly so. When I first drove this home I constantly yelled "FREEEEDDOOMMMM!!" real loud like William Wallace in Braveheart . . . TMI, I know.4. The Hunger Games and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. I don't ever review books on here, mainly because that is a serious business, and here at NRL we avoid all things serious. Also, book choice can be personal, and I don't know how your book t
astes run when you ask me for book recommends. Also, I can be a bit snobbish, and I now understand I can't throw things out like Atlas Shrugged to just anyone when they ask me what they should read next.Anyway. I am telling you that if you want something good - read The Hunger Games. It's the first of a trilogy, and the second book, Catching Fire, was just released. They are Young Adult novels that deal with some dark and disturbing themes and situations, but (to me) it never gets graphic. If you like intensity, good writing, good love triangles, rebellions, and you're not an idiot, you'll like these. WARNING: they end very abruptly. If you are
the type who CAN NOT handle a cliffhanger, then maybe consider waiting till the final book comes out next fall. Though I wouldn't recommend doing that. Jump on the bandwagon NOW people.ALSO. Find me on goodreads.com if you really want to see what else I've been reading. Remember summer of YA Fiction? Going strong guys. Going strong.
5. Living here (also referred to as Paradise, minus the crap economy):
I was driving home from Irvine last week, and I stopped in Huntington to film some surfers, because, you know, I could. As I was meandering on the pier I thought to myself, Huh. This is my LIFE. Living in shorts and eating fish tacos and watching the surfers. Awesome.
6. Benefit Creaseless Eyeshadow.
I know, I was skeptical at first too. So I went to Sephora to try some on and see how long it lasted. I use the scientific method, you see. I was surprised that when I went to wash my face, usually betwixt 10pm and midnight, it was still fully intact without creaseage! I still don't actually own any, seeing it runs almost $20 per pot, but I have tried a few different colors, and each time it has easily lasted all day. It's definitely going on The Christmas List 2009.Sheesh - I should get some kind of kickback for all that free advertising.
Have anything you'd like to add? Go ahead and comment to your hearts' content. And if you somewhat enjoyed this, but wish it were funnier or more interesting, head on over to my friend Rachie's blog where she reviews the latest: Roku Box!
9 comments:
Paris. And pastries in Paris.
i needed another good book. thanks. what other hair products do you use?? do you know anything good for humidity? I don't know if you ever really deal with that...but it is pretty much wet outside here and after 3 years I still have not found a way to combat it. any help would be a blessed event in my life.
holy moly on the car! seriously? but really, if i had a car to give you, i would have given it to you too...does that count? except it wouldn't have been a BMW. Holy cow. you are one lucky girl!!
A CAR?? Whoa girl! That's exciting stuff! You have one ultra nice cousin!:) You know, I was holding Hunger Games in my hands yesterday while shopping at Sam's and trying to figure out if THIS was the book I'd heard all the hype about. I set it down. But maybe I'll get it later in the week. I need a good read and our library seems to never have what I'm looking for!
eh, a car isn't really all that cool. i once had a cousin who invited me over for dinner. i know. i totally won just now.
so, fringe. am i right??? i totally reviewed it just for you on my blog today. if i had known i'd be reading a review on your blog today also, i would have laughed a lot earlier.
let's visit.
Wow, I'm pretty sure you just put each and every one of my recommendations to shame! And garsh, thanks for the linkage. You do know how to make a girl blush so!
A BMW convertible?! Luckeee! Now I want to be you even more. As for The Hunger Games, I've heard nothing but good things. I gave it to my sister for her birthday. She tore through it in about a day or two then gave it to my mom to read. Now I'm waiting to get my grubby little hands on it.
Loved the hunger games and catching fire. Read the 2nd one in one day. :) Rock that car girl!! you deserve it. :)
Amber, I use this anti-frizz spray from Frederick Feccai that has changed my life. I was thinking of blogging about it, but thought that was too much about my hair. It's from his summer line and should still be in Sephora or Ulta and for sure online. Let me know if you need more specifics.
I spray it on wet hair and let it air dry, and then sometimes flat iron it (if I'm going to church), and I'm good to go.
Tara -- thank you for the hair product heads up. I am in dire need of a good deep conditioner -- my hair is super dry these days and it drives me somewhat batty.
I got the fekkai marine detox shampoo earlier this summer -- I love it. I was thinking of trying the anti-frizz stuff. I love Sephora b/c you can take anything back if you dont like it.
Your dad told me this summer you had been given a car but he did not mention that it was such a good lookin car! Yea for cousins who love us and give things away!!
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