A Minor Dinner Table Infraction

Okay, so I know this is not the first time I've posted a commercial, but I just really appreciate anything that gives me a giggle. This kid's monologue about his mac and cheese is so dry and grown-up, it's hysterical. "Clever, Dad. Send me up the river on trumped up charges and scarf down my mac and cheese. Clllllllassy."

My Life in Lists #6

Since I've been home, I've watched an unusual amount of television...mostly, just because I haven't had this much free time in a loooooong time. In addition to my usual favorites, I've added a few more shows to the mix. So, I decided to make a list of my favorite TV shows of all time.

1. Murder She Wrote-- This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE. I know, I'm like a 60 year old woman for liking this show. But I, proudly, fess up to owning every season that has been put out on DVD.

2. Criminal Minds-- This is my most recent addiction, but at the top of my list. My parents are hooked on this show, so it didn't take me very long to catch on. It took me a little while to get used to how creepy it is, but it's a smart show, if that makes sense.

3. Boy Meets World-- Classic. I could watch this show all day long.

4. Pushing Daisies-- I'm so very sad this show got cancelled. It was so precious, from the characters to the sets, just all around a great two seasons of murder-mystery, but in a fun, upbeat sort of way.

5. Modern Family-- This show is just plain funny. Just watch the episode with the pigeon and you'll see.

6. The Mentalist-- Another show my parents like which then became a favorite of mine. I was so pumped to see Red John make another appearance on the season finale.

7. Saturday Night Live-- I didn't really get into this show until I was at Auburn. Always good for a laugh. Especially Kristen Wiig's characters.

8. Bones-- Another "smart" murder mystery show. It almost makes me want to become a forensic anthropologist...but not really.

9. 7th Heaven-- This was one of the first shows I really "followed." I still remember when the series finale came on when I was in 9th grade, it was kind of a big deal.

10. Glee-- The music is catchy, the banter is witty, the drama is juicy. It's ridiculous, but I can't stay away.

SUCH great cast chemistry

if you're happy and you know it

Rule, Britannia!

Yesterday, the mascots for the London 2012 Olympics were revealed. You think the land that produced Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, The Beatles, Harry Potter, Hugh Grant, William Shakespeare, and THE Queen are proud?

BABIES

As ridiculous as the movie BABIES may seem, it was one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Some french group dedicated themselves to filming all four babies from birth until about two years. Bayar was absolutely my favorite. This kid is 100% grade-A Mongolian awesomeness. Somehow this kid always ended up doing the silliest things, all without a parent appearing to even be close by OR with pants on. But the REAL kicker with him was his older brother tormenting him to no end. And the poor cat that lived in their household suffered more trauma than anyone else. There was an unfortunate scene involving the feline and a very short leash. All in all, it's not exactly worth getting on DVD, but definitely worth seeing the Focus Feature film.

This happens to me all the time.

pure imagination

I love, love, love this commercial. Mostly because it's so whimsical, and I'm a huge fan of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory movie circa 1971.

My Life in Lists #5

Here's my obligatory "What I Learned Freshman Year" list.

1. Don't spray too much air freshener in your dorm room near the overly-sensitive smoke detector.

2. The Auburn firemen are as good looking as everyone says.

3. Never try to sit on the second floor of the library after 8pm if you have any hopes of getting work done.

4. Always be friends with the GTAs. They can really help you out with old tests, not counting you absent, and tracking down professors who never show up to office hours.

5. Never try to eat lunch at Lupton Deli in between class changes.

6. It's okay to be a suck-up to professors.

7. Mom's always right.

8. Call Dad first.

9. How to pick a lock with a bobby pin and a screwdriver.

10. Use the excuse "I don't know; I'm a freshman" to justify ignorance/stupidity/anything else.

11. Always go to the med clinic with a full bladder.

12. Go see movies on weekdays instead of Friday and Saturday nights.

13. Find the children's book section in the library for relief from boring biology readings.

14. Showering is optional.

15. Everything at Chick-fil-A starts to taste the same after a while.

16. Be wary of computer-based classes.

17. How to make a legit grilled cheese sandwich with bread, cheese, aluminum foil, and an iron.

18. The importance of getting your foot in the door.

19. How little sleep a person actually needs to function.

20. Pedestrians don't always have the right-of-way.

21. Quiet hours are just a suggestion.

22. No matter how busy life gets, this much free time will never roll around again.

23. Freshman 15 happens.

24. You win some, you lose some.

25. Always show up to exams with extra scantrons; you'll be everyones new best friend.

26. At all costs, avoid eating a breakfast high in fiber before water aerobics.

27. Softening butter takes 30 seconds...not 3 minutes.

28. A small kitchen fire is really no big deal.

29. Assigned seats are established on the first day of class, even if not by the professor.

30. Life's not a competition.

My Life in Lists #4

10 things I'm wishing for right now:

1. A room to myself
2. More hours in the day
3. A jar of Nutella
4. A chance to just sit and watch Peter Pan (2003)
5. A British accent
6. Birmingham restaurants
7. All of my stuff to be packed up
8. Clean sheets (I just don't even see the point anymore...)
9. An 'A' in Spanish
10. That I could sleep with my biology book under my pillow and that the exam fairy will replace it with the answers to the test

I don't know what this has to do with anything; just take it for what it's worth

Don't Take Life Too Seriously, You'll Never Get Out Alive

Yesterday I volunteered with four of my sorority sisters at Camp Good Grief in Opelika. It's a one-day camp for children who have lost a member of their family. I was one of four other leaders for the Bumblebee group and we had sixteen precious little girls from ages 7-9. We made up cute little cheers to sing all day like, "It's great, to be, a bumblebee" and "bumblebees, bumblebees, YIPPEE!" A lot of the people they lost were grandparents, but a majority had lost siblings and parents within in the past two years. Most of the deaths were unexpected, which added even more to the fear of death and uncertainty of life. The camp was not faith-based, so there was no teaching from the Word, but based on what some of the girls said in small group, I could tell at least some of them came from Christian homes. It was an incredibly long day that began at 5:30 in the morning, but it was so rewarding, and I can't wait until next year. I was reminded of the fragility of life, and how the Lord has given me each breath for a purpose. Thankfully, yesterday's purpose was to love on some sweet little girls who were going through tough times. It was so encouraging to see them lift each other up, especially at an age where girls begin to get catty. The day also confirmed that I definitely do not want to teach elementary school (I was way too worn out!) and that I need to find more opportunities to volunteer and give back where I am right now.

balloon release in memory of all of the lost loved ones (and this isn't even all of the balloons)