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2009

June 124
May 104
April 119
March 193
February 203
January 252

2008

December 160
November 155
October 192
September 156
August 53
July 86
June 119
May 94
April
March
February
January

weekends are good for...

staying up late and sleeping in long showers & pampering yourself trying your hand out at a...
Jan 31st
dinner after. his might look prettier, but I swear mine was...
Jan 31st
a few mishaps during the baking process… this lovely...
Jan 31st
Friday night in. dinner before. personal pizzas:  chicken...
Jan 31st
Warch Watch
Fuckin’ jager bombs, chief!  (via emilyposts) ……… this is a classic.  anytime I...
Jan 31st
I love Wilde, this is right in my hood.  I may have to stop...
Jan 31st
I saw a commercial for this last night. “Get fit...
Jan 30th

You know how I know there's a recession:...

I get more emails from stores (JCrew, Macy’s, Williams Sonoma) announcing sales than from...
Jan 30th

I'm a little weirded out...

by this story of the octuplets.  Ok, so let me get this straight.  She’s a single mother with...
Jan 30th
Listen Listen
Ben Kweller - Sawdust Man  (blocksonblox) New album comes out on Tuesday! Can’t wait. I...
Jan 30th

I feel like I was slapped in the face.

man, it’s cold out there.
Jan 30th

FYI: my sister freaked out

took a picture and promptly removed my nephew from the contraption on the mower. 
Jan 30th
this is my brother-in-law’s idea of...
Jan 30th
Warch Watch
Jennifer Coolidge as “Hot Coco” ‘singing’ “Yo Stank” on Nip/Tuck. “dubba deez dubba...
Jan 30th
Listen Listen
The Muffs - Kids in America   (singlescoop, plainoljane) “lookin’ out a dirty old...
Jan 30th
“Cats Cookies for people” am I the only person...
Jan 30th

it's rod blagojevich people. not rob.

not like it matters now that he’s not governor anymore. but just FYI.
Jan 30th
“you can watch whatever you like.”
— my husband thinking he’s...
Jan 30th

wasting the night away

Me: I feel dumber after watching this (the Tool Academy)
Ryan: Yeah, is there anything else on we can watch.
Me: In just a second, I've gotta see who gets kicked off.
Ryan: You're ridiculous. You're addicted aren't you.
Me: you can't watch the entire show and change it the last five minutes.
Jan 30th
Recession is making more women in the UK go...
Jan 29th
“Lindsey, Why don’t you have a seat over here....
Jan 29th
“I think of myself as a very flavorsome rapper....
Jan 29th
“Please note the frayed pants hem and Colonial...
Jan 29th
Listen Listen
Ben Kweller - Penny on the train track  (kari-shma) Love Ben and love this song.
Jan 29th
During Chicago Restaurant Week (February 20-27), you can...
Jan 29th
Human Sewage to Power Buses in Norway
Jan 29th
“Heeeeey!”
Jan 29th

is it strange...

that i’m listening to The Spice Girls “Wannabe” and the Sugababes at work (an...
Jan 29th
12 worst photoshop mistakes
Jan 29th
stole some pictures from my sister’s blog.  One of my...
Jan 29th
Listen Listen
“Pony” by Far  originally by Ginuwine (posted by seanmobrien, copycats & somuchsass) ...
Jan 29th

schadenfreude-a-thon

busstopromance says: “MSNBC is gonna have a ‘to catch a predator’ marathon this sunday at...
Jan 29th
this is like receiving a sign from God or like an angel...
Jan 29th
Here are 536 free songs from Amazon.com
Jan 29th
Listen Listen
Old 97s - The Question ……….. My husband and I made a CD as our save-the-dates...
Jan 29th
“My children’s school was canceled today because of...”
— President Obama
Jan 29th

In response to the pics of Jessica...

britches says:  “…People aren’t criticising Jessica’s size. They are criticising the fact she...
Jan 29th

keep ellenclare's family in your...

ellenclare says: I don’t mean to bring my personal life issues into my blogging but I guess it’s a...
Jan 29th
GPOYW - “Rockin’ the Wayfarer’s...
Jan 29th

home. sick.

my husband came home sick from work today.  now he’s sleeping on the couch looking all sickly...
Jan 29th

Big question of the day

Sometimes while i’m on the bus listening to my iPod, and a great, upbeat song (which may or...
Jan 28th

is today a gym day?

well I originally thought no… especially after yesterday’s good workout and because...
Jan 28th

You know how I know there's a recession:...

Eating economical lunches like lean cuisines and easy mac day after day gets old real quick…...
Jan 28th
itsmescooter says: “Inspired by AliExplainsItAll’s...
Jan 28th

to: ali explains it all.

leeshiebean says “I just read that you were named after a hurricane. I was too!” ...
Jan 28th
She reminds me of Amy Poehler’s character,...
Jan 28th
“I believe in pink, I believe that laughing is the best...”
— Audrey Hepburn  (jessicachu)
Jan 28th
Listen Listen
John Cougar Mellencamp - Jack and Diane “Oh yeah life goes on… Long after the thrill of...
Jan 28th

a big thank you goes out...

to the girl who was awkwardly standing behind the treadmills in our apartment building’s gym. ...
Jan 28th
“I can’t stand Angelina and all her babies. Maddox probably...”
— Chelsea Handler (via...
Jan 27th
Baked apples for everyone! This might be my favorite fall...
Jan 27th
F***MyLife.com
Jan 27th
Women feel most beautiful at age _____.
Jan 27th
forget about Hooters there's a new...
Jan 27th
and this is why you eat them drunk...
Jan 27th

Congratulations Lauren...

on the birth of your baby girl Quinn.  I ♥ the name.  I can’t wait to meet all 7 pounds, 9...
Jan 27th
Congrats! (card by Naughty Betty)
Jan 27th
Listen Listen
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody ……. sheasylvia, you definitely know how...
Jan 27th
well are you? (thanks leeshiebean, present & justlia)
Jan 27th

so spot on.

VIRGO - The Perfectionist (Aug 23 - Sept 22) Dominant In relationships. Conservative. Always wants...
Jan 27th
(via peterberkman, sophiniesom, antikris, exclamation ) ...
Jan 27th

new phrase to incorporate into everyday...

Stay Golden Ponyboy.
Jan 27th
Listen Listen
Fascination by Alphabeat joshawesome says “You should know…I’m obsessed with...
Jan 27th

I got a whole new crew of followers...

only two shy from the big 3 digits.  Big I know. Thanks guys.
Jan 27th
Tomato and Fresh Basil Crostini with Feta and Roasted Garlic...
Jan 26th
“I think anything that gets people to the table willing to...”
— Anthony Bourdain  (I ♥ him.) ...
Jan 26th

You know how I know there's a recession:...

Music festivals, like Coachella & Bonnaroo are offering layaway plans for mult-day passes.
Jan 26th
and another one… looking slightly...
Jan 26th

I love Grey's Anatomy...

urbanredneck: I always have. But I think that it is a little ridiculous that they continue to...
Jan 26th
Southwest triggers sales on late-winter fares
Jan 26th
I’m sure once JS saw this pic she immediately wanted...
Jan 26th
Warch Watch
Mother Nature Can Be A Bitch. This new ambient/viral work for Tampax is pretty hilarious. check it...
Jan 26th
“I swear I’ll grow up one of these days…. Just not today.”
— This reminds me of the...
Jan 26th
“One is never over-, or underdressed with a little black...”
— Karl Lagerfeld (via...
Jan 26th

I've spent the day

as a shut-in.  I’ve left the apartment once all day… for brunch (a girl’s gotta...
Jan 26th
too funny.  I sometimes say this to my husband, but instead...
Jan 25th
Listen Listen
Jefferson Starship - Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now obvious reblog.  great song. great dj.  Thanks...
Jan 24th

you know how I know there’s a recession:...

I gave myself a pedi tonight.  It’s not nearly as enjoyable when you do it yourself.  It...
Jan 24th
“Heaven. Hell. Limbo. No-one even knows where we’re...”
— Denny from Grey’s...
Jan 24th

just called my husband...

he picked up and all I said was… “Boats ‘n Hoes!” obviously, I hung up. ...
Jan 23rd
Warch Watch
Cadbury Dairy Milk dancing eyebrow commercial.  check this out. I think it’s hilarious that...
Jan 23rd

That's what she said

[background: after returning from lunch, I, along with other Journalism school alums got a flood of emails in our inboxes. Apparently, we've been put on some sort of mass email list. This convo is with my friend, a j-school alum who recieved the emails too]
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Mkenz: seriously, are you getting all these emails from random people?
me: yes! it's sooo annoying
Mkenz: i know. ah yes... just got five more
me: everyone needs to stop replying!
Mkenz: i know. don't they get it? it's funny to listen to j-school kids get mad.
me: i like the girl that wrote "cease using my email"
Mkenz: i know. haha i laughed
me: oh no we're getting another batch.
Mkenz: the best one was the first email i got about some guy going on sabatical at Harvard haha i was like "ok terd you don't have to tell the whole world how smart you are"
me: or the email that said "Please end your connection to my email immediately" or the lady that wrote, "i hope it's not a virus."
NO it's you dumba**. Replying to the email along with everyone else from the J-school
Mkenz: so funny
me: its not a virus!!! ha ha. that's what she said.
Jan 23rd
20 Worst Foods in America
Jan 23rd

Is it TAco bell or taco BELL?

onemoretimewithfeeling says: “Ok, I’ve taken a poll from office mates. 1 person says I...
Jan 23rd
true story. (thanks:  somuchsass, lawful & nechamaelle)
Jan 23rd
Cindy eats ice cream in front of her...
Jan 23rd
Warch Watch
the previously referenced Boats ‘n Hoes from the movie Stepbrothers. “The Nina, The...
Jan 23rd

my husband just called me at work...

when I answered all he said was “Boats and Hoes” and then hung up. Guess you have to...
Jan 23rd
“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so...”
— Alexander Graham Bell
Jan 23rd

I need something that shakes me to my...

I think i’ve finally figured this quarter-life crisis thing out… I’ve tried to...
Jan 23rd
Listen Listen
Culture Club——-Karma Chameleon lickystickypicky says:  ”for Aliexplainsitall…….to feed her...
Jan 23rd
Warch Watch
Barbara & Jenna Bush’s letter to Sasha & Malia Playing House in the White...
Jan 23rd
Listen Listen
Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel (thanks girlwearsmascara) ……….. until I get a new power...
Jan 23rd
“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People...”
— marilyn monroe (via lgfuad,...
Jan 23rd
Warch Watch
Saw this and had to post it.  Definitely puts a smile on your face.  Sister, please make sure my...
Jan 23rd
it takes a big heart to do something like...
Jan 22nd

is it bad

I saw this headline: More time needed to raise plane engine from Hudson and thought “wow!...
Jan 22nd
On the one year anniversary of his death, Heath Ledger was...
Jan 22nd
Looks like “Big Papa” is out and Mr. Girls Gone...
Jan 22nd
Leaving a lasting impression on the View.
Jan 22nd
someone call animal services
Jan 22nd
Happy Birthday Heidi!  (on far left) miss you & wish we...
Jan 22nd
GPOYW - Wishin’ I was back in Mexico Edition
Jan 22nd
Basically, if you bought cosmetics at a...
Jan 22nd
you know how I know there’s a recession… I ate...
Jan 21st
I got a little chuckle out of this one. Veet hair removal...
Jan 21st
it is really that big.  This poor guy got caught looking at...
Jan 21st
“She looks like a derranged Easter Bunny.” ...
Jan 21st

It is going to be a great day.

I’m trying to have a new outlook on life… despite the grey skies and cold weather.  I...
Jan 21st
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to...”
— Abraham Lincoln
Jan 21st
after a long phone chat with my mom & a mini...
Jan 21st

I love Shakira

but the cowardly lion voice during the “Signed, Sealed Delivered” number at the...
Jan 21st
in this case, size does matter. Adrienne, your glasses are...
Jan 20th
15 signs you're addicted to facebook
Jan 20th
Kansas City makes the list.
Jan 20th
Along with Aretha, it looks like the Original GB and Jay Z...
Jan 20th
i’m in love with these grown-up valentines. by...
Jan 20th
left:  Lady Gaga   right:  Aretha Franklin Bobbsey Twins. ...
Jan 20th

all Americans have roles in rebuilding...

via
Jan 20th
“Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves...”
— Barack Obama I don’t...
Jan 20th
Women can never get a break... can they?
Jan 20th
I’ll agree with you about Michelle looking trendy and...
Jan 20th

just watched...

this instantly on Netflix.  I’m so excited.  I wasn’t sure I would be able to watch it...
Jan 19th
ellenclare says: “Saturday night. 2 am. El Rancho....
Jan 18th

tumblr, I don't think we're in college...

ugggh.  not used to 4am nights anymore.  My husband’s sister-in-law and friends are kicking my...
Jan 18th
now that’s what i’m talking about…...
Jan 16th
Warch Watch
Drop Dead Gorgeous rent it. rent it NOW. (via inthesaddle) I agree this movie is HILARIOUS.  you...
Jan 16th

I been working so hard, keep punching my...

Tonight I gotta cut loose, footloose. but seriously, today I think i’ve listened to way too...
Jan 16th
lookin’ good Brit.
Jan 16th
my new love.  when I listen to them I feel like i’ve...
Jan 16th
“Life’s about film stars and less about mothers. It’s all...”
— Lily Allen, The Fear
Jan 16th
“Now I’m not a saint but I’m not a sinner Now everything is...”
— Lily Allen, The Fear
Jan 16th
“I’ll take my clothes off and it will be shameless ‘Cuz...”
— Lily Allen, The Fear
Jan 16th
“they call me quiet, but i’m a riot”
— That’s Not My Name, The...
Jan 16th
thephenthouse says: “If natural selection still...
Jan 16th
The bun is definitely DONE.
Jan 16th
I would love to know what happened.
Jan 16th
I just joined Jango because I can’t access Pandora at...
Jan 16th
as if I needed any help spending money… and I read...
Jan 16th

How many of you guys know what your name...

(via: enjoli: notthatkindagay: muppetpants: onemoretimewithfeeling: officed) thenewfilosofee:  if...
Jan 16th
“I’m never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no...”
— Careless Whisper, George...
Jan 16th
got this in a forward from my favorite Golden Girl of all,...
Jan 16th
“To get something you never had, you have to do something you...”
Jan 16th
Listen Listen
The Flaming Lips - She Don’t Use Jelly
Jan 16th
Clarissa Explains it All aww.  the namesake of my blog and...
Jan 16th

Chicago, Chicago

bowlsby says: “Living in Chicago is like being at some terrible late-night party. You’re...
Jan 15th
what's your pro wrestling name?
Jan 15th
Battery charges using pee. eww. Click pic for article.
Jan 15th
“LOST” season 5 premieres January 21, 9/8 central ...
Jan 15th
Banana Republic Bag Grab Giveaway
Jan 15th
“The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is...”
— Natalie Wood (via...
Jan 15th

I made it...

to work with all ten fingers, all ten toes and even the little tip of my nose.  Hooray. only down...
Jan 15th
love this. (via lhh & sedatedm)
Jan 15th

Recipes 1.14.08

Broiled Filet and Strip Steaks from Omaha Steaks (broiled due to arctic winter weather & no...
Jan 15th
Broiled Filet/Strip Steaks, Chimichurri Sauce, Spinach Salad...
Jan 15th
Gratuitous Picture of Yourself Wednesday: Frigid Edition ...
Jan 15th

Any amount of time spent outdoors is...

and as I was taking my FREE bus ride home, I looked out the window and saw a man jogging along the...
Jan 15th

Frigid temperatures = free bus rides...

Jan 15th

Apparently, a meat locker is warmer than...

I’m guessing Chicago would be one of those places.
Jan 15th

16 random things about me...

Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 16 random things, facts,...
Jan 14th

You may be illegal...

…but I love you, Space Heater. (via inthesaddle) I’ve got one under my desk too.  I’ve...
Jan 14th
Listen Listen
Katrina and the Waves - I’m Walking on the Sunshine
Jan 14th

This morning,

I can hardly see out my window due to the snowstorm & white-out conditions.  Everything is...
Jan 14th
Last Monday, sunrise outside my window.
Jan 14th
How amazing does Toni Collette look? Wow, she’s...
Jan 14th
I just canceled our movie channels and then I hear about...
Jan 14th
Warch Watch
I saw this commercial last night during Gossip Girl… and I laughed out loud.  I even rewinded...
Jan 13th

Thanks so much...

for all of the great Chicago restaurant recommendations.  I put a list together and I think I may...
Jan 13th
my mom sent me this one today.
Jan 13th

my new diet plan...

Have a Lean Cuisine for lunch. buy & eat a Chocolate Chip cookie.
Jan 13th

Two Alis share a brain

aliexplainsitall…you and I just started following each other at the EXACT same time. Loves it. (via...
Jan 13th

Chicago restaurant recommendations...

I want to make reservations for a nice dinner out.  I would love to get some recommendations. ...
Jan 13th
we take cash, check or kin.
Jan 13th
20 Must-Know Facts about Gaza Strip + Map
Jan 13th
looking for some wedding crashers.
Jan 13th
Listen Listen
Madonna - Like A Virgin (via bitchville & singlescoop)
Jan 13th

pet peeve of the day

(public transportation peeves) when men boys step in front to take an empty seat on the bus instead...
Jan 13th
photo via thewayitcrumbles
Jan 12th
yet another reason why i’m glad I live in Chicago...
Jan 12th
“I’m tired of sucking in.”
— Eva Longoria Parker, in a...
Jan 12th
Really.  This exists?  I had no idea, but I probably...
Jan 12th
“Over the course of the average lifetime you meet a lot of...”
— Quote from The Wonder Years
Jan 12th
Wedding Bells at Taco Bell?
Jan 12th
Listen Listen
Manic Monday - the Bangles These are the days When you wish your bed was already made It’s...
Jan 12th
Loved the little dance sequence at the end of the movie.  It...
Jan 12th
last night, before a night out with the girls. trying out...
Jan 12th
please. go see this movie. especially, if you like movies...
Jan 12th
“You must learn to take the good with the bad; the happy with...”
— (via littlemiss)
Jan 11th
“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People...”
— Marilyn Monroe (via...
Jan 11th

Currently watching: Road House

there is so much testosterone oozing out of this movie it makes Chuck Norris jealous. ahhh Patrick...
Jan 11th
Saw Marley & Me last night. I haven’t cried that much since The Notebook. Seriously, don’t see...
Jan 11th

Real World Brooklyn

So far I seem to like all cast members… really like them.  Maybe this is because they’re...
Jan 10th

Winter...

walpaper: Is in the air tonight. here too, with tons of snow… but this is Chicago I’m...
Jan 10th
currently watching the episode of the Real Housewives of the...
Jan 10th

Dear Sister from a far away land,

If you stumble across any of this could you send it my way.  You gave me that random tube when you...
Jan 9th
No "return of the Mac" this time.
Jan 9th
and your OUT!
Jan 9th
What the Facebook Is Going on Here?
Jan 9th
I could look/drool at this site all day...
Jan 9th
My guess is Heidi Montag-Pratt would be classified as a...
Jan 9th

Word o' the day: shamocrat

noun • one who pretends to be possessed of wealth, influence, rank, or indeed any quality which is...
Jan 9th
while we’re on that note…how could you forget...
Jan 9th

Maturing tastes are for the dishonest

I don’t care if you are 4 or 94, Froot Loops are amazing and will continue to be amazing. Next time...
Jan 9th
“However far away However long I stay What ever words I say...”
— Love Song, The Cure (via...
Jan 9th
Listen Listen
Huey Lewis & The News - “If This is It”  (via girlwearsmascara) 80s reblog!  Love it!
Jan 9th
another photo I took on our Norwegian road trip. a gorgeous...
Jan 9th
reminiscing, I decided to pull out some photos I took from...
Jan 9th
Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy. I love, love, loved...
Jan 9th

House rules...

Ryan: apparently, [co-worker] isn't allowed to watch Rock of Love by himself.
Me: Yea, I don't blame his wife for making that rule. Do you know where those girls were taking shots from?
Jan 9th

battle over the living room TV

my husband obviously wants to watch the OU Florida football game and what do I want to watch the...
Jan 9th
got home just in time for sunset.
Jan 9th

this is the longest week of my life...

I seriously want to pull my hair out.
Jan 8th
“Sometimes it feels like we’re all living in some kind...”
— Angela Chase, My So-Called...
Jan 8th

When I grow up...

well, I am actually grown up now, but I mean really grown up.  Golden Girl grown up.  I had this...
Jan 8th
via notebookdoodles
Jan 8th
I’m smelling like a little piece of heaven this...
Jan 8th
Listen Listen
Snoop Dogg - Gin & Juice Thuggish Thursday’s resume. With so much drama in the l-b-c ...
Jan 8th
“This is Top Chef, not Top Scallop.”
— Fabio, from Top Chef. (via...
Jan 8th
GPOYW - I need to go skiing soon edition. (hubby… hint...
Jan 8th
Hey Matt… How was your holiday? Well. Let’s See… My...
Jan 7th

Rock of Love: Tour Bus.

ellenclare: BEST. SHOW. EVER. especially the first episode when the nasty blonde girl (Ok,...
Jan 7th
all the single ladies, all the single ladies...
Jan 7th

had a relatively healthy lunch...

and I followed that healthy lunch with five pieces of chocolate my co-worker brought to work. ...
Jan 7th
80s music lovers like myself are in luck...
Jan 7th
snuggling up with your sweethearts'...
Jan 7th
“Look, it’s men. We’re just wired that way. Even if some...”
— Christian, Nip/Tuck Season 2
Jan 7th

so.... nip/tuck last night

singlescoop: girlwearsmascara: a bit… disappointing?  WHA happened? I love this show and noticed...
Jan 7th
not sure about the shorts… but whatever.
Jan 7th

so.... nip/tuck last night

a bit… disappointing?  via girlwearsmascara  it wasn’t the most amazing season opener, but...
Jan 7th
I’m feeling better and I’m ready to take on the...
Jan 7th
America's Most and Least Favorite Cities
Jan 7th

At home.

and trying to kick the crap outta this cold. I think these should help me do the trick: Cozy,...
Jan 6th
“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be...”
— Mark Victor Hansen (via...
Jan 6th

still feeling puny.

I just want to be home right now. 
Jan 6th

Gossip Girl Spoilers.

I don’t like ‘em. AT ALL. I DVR it to save my husband the drama… (it’s all...
Jan 6th

but seriously, I feel like donkey butt.

seriously.  sometimes I wonder if DayQuil actually makes you feel better, or just cracks you out and...
Jan 5th

popping pills at work.

The first dose of DayQuil for 2009 has been taken. My nose is officially RAW.  I thought I would...
Jan 5th

20 Tips for a Positive New Year

Stay Positive. You can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible...
Jan 5th
better get the DVR ready for this… I love this show...
Jan 5th

Sidenote...

As a result of last night’s teen idol dream, I will be downloading Jamie Walter’s -How...
Jan 5th
I promise I won’t say “I told you so.” ...
Jan 5th

Thank you VH1...

 I hate to admit that I still watch the crap on VH1… but I do. Last night, I caught...
Jan 5th
mylifeinacube: Only three more months before you remember to...
Jan 5th
“All I ever wanted All I ever needed Is here in my arms”
— Depeche Mode, Enjoy the...
Jan 5th
Listen Listen
Alphabeat - Fascination If you haven’t heard this band and you like up-tempo, fun, pop/dance...
Jan 5th
until next time home away from home.
Jan 5th
love this. via ghostsinyourbed: rainier: samsally
Jan 5th
I need to take more than one deep breath to prepare myself...
Jan 5th

you know how I know your old?

lickystickypicky: You’re back1 yay! I missed that wicked avatar….  aww thanks I missed you...
Jan 5th
New Years Eve 2008 in St. Louis. Playin’ it safe...
Jan 5th
 Chicago New Years Eve 2006. Still fresh crazy outta...
Jan 5th

you know how I know your old?

the answer is in the pictures above.
Jan 5th