Ever see people wearing those shirts that say things like "Local Celebrity"? Even though they're completely dorky, I found myself doing a double-take when I saw a guy with one- just to make sure he wasn't Brad Pitt being ironic.
Here's another way to show off your popularity and make other people look twice. It's the Vanity Ring, which shows how many Google results there are for your name. I googled my full name (not Brainy Blondie, btw) and only had about 30 results that actually pertained to me!
I've never been that into ANTM- it can get really slow, the girls often lack personality and host Tyra Banks drives me nuts. But I love fashion and some of the creative directions they take, so I always end up tuning in for a bit. The girls are so unbelievably gorgeous- I would love an American's Next Top Model: Male Version. ;)
A new season starts on September 3rd. Right now I'm loving the look of McKey, a fellow 19-year-old and Illinois-ite.
If you asked me to name my favorite music, I'd name lots of classical & jazz songs, plus several "indie rock" bands like Spoon, The Shins and Arctic Monkeys. But is that what I REALLY listen to?
Apparently not. The list of songs I listen to most on iTunes tells a different story.
"Vienna" by Billy Joel (50 plays) Ah, how can you not secretly (or publicly) love Billy Joel? "The Longest Time", "Uptown Girl" and "She's Got a Way" are my real favorites, but since I'm not currently in a committed relationship, "Vienna" works better for me. As an occasional perfectionist, this song remembers me to chill out.
"Rehab" by Amy Winehouse (52 plays) I looooove Amy, but like Billy Joel's "Vienna", this isn't at all her best. But definitely the most catchy.
"Black Cadillacs" by Modest Mouse (58 plays) OK, so this one fits my typical M.O. for music. But it still perplexes me as to why I appreciate this song so much. (I promise that it's not because they say "f***" a lot.) Mostly likely because it has a few really good lyrics: I didn't die and I ain't complaining, I ain't blaming you I didn't know that the words you said to me Meant more to me than they ever could you I didn't lie and I ain't saying I told the whole truth I didn't know that this game we were playing Even had a set of rules
"Flavor of the Weak" by American Hi-Fi (62 plays) Ah, this one brings me back to my summer camp days. This song had just come out and we'd blast it in our cabin. I was eleven or so years old and my hair was so sunbleached it was white. I had poofy bangs and a crooked ponytail.
"Happy Together" by The Turtles (64 plays) I know, this song has become cheesy, being overused in television commercials and movies. But that little build-up in the intro followed by such pure, joyous song? It's as irresistible as baby kitties. Watch the video!
"Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson (85 plays) Jack Johnson is mostly just good music to study with or fall asleep to, so I probably just stuck one of his albums on repeat while engaging in one of these activities.
Other popular songs on my iTunes include "Something" by The Beatles, "Where Do You Go To My Lovely" by Peter Sarstedt, "Harder to Breathe" by Maroon 5 (yes, it's pathetic) and "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears (yes, even more pathetic). Are there any embarrassing songs you listen to a bit too much?
RSS feeds are a great way to stay updated on your favorite websites. If you aren't familiar with the concept, it's basically having one website that keeps track of your favorite websites, letting you know when these websites update their content. I use Google Reader. Please add me to your feed; here are some of the websites I have on mine.
Childhood Flames Camille is really cute, especially if you're into a really minimalist aesthetic.
Fifi Lapin A bunny dolled up in the chicest fashions? Even more adorable than it sounds.
Karl Lagerfield's Guide to Life Hilarious, but you might tire of it quickly unless you're really fashion-obsessed. I'd like to see more funny fake celebrity blogs on the web.
Can you believe that this absolutely adorable dress is only TWENTY SIX DOLLARS? No joke, kids. (It's not even on sale!) It comes in other colours and is from the amazing Twelve by Twelve line from Forever 21.
The only Olympic-related thing I've watched so far was a bit of a women's volleyball game. Hopefully this does not make me terribly un-American. I love the Olympics, but there have just been better things to do...going on dates, exploring Chicago's suburbs and eating too much cheesecake, for example.
Anyone else watch that teenage soap opera "The O.C." a few years back? I never got past the first season, probably because they dropped my favorite character, Anna (Samaire Armstrong).
Not only did she have good taste in artists (the overrated but still AMAZING Warhol), but she also rocked the short blonde hair. Holla! Tomorrow I'm getting my hair cut, hallelujah. It's been way longer than 6-8 weeks. I currently looked like a drugged-out Kurt Cobain or greasy-haired Paris Hilton. Thinking of getting the Anna-style hair below, but I might keep with my current trend of getting it super-short in back and longer in the front. Think Victoria Beckham (without the fake boobs and sexy husband).
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