I can't decide whether I want to write about the new DMB album, the Ped Egg commercial that still grosses me out or the trough of Jello pudding, popcorn and cookies I've engulfed in the last three days.
So I won't write about any of it.
-M
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Beep!
Today i got a lovely phone call from Sarah Rowcliffe.
She got cut off because she kept talking.
Oh Sarah....
-S
She got cut off because she kept talking.
Oh Sarah....
-S
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Stop! In the name of...
...Citizen's Arrest.
MSN reported today that millionaire Nicky Hilton recently placed a homeless man under citizen's arrest at a local IHOP. Now i've heard of the infamous "citizen's arrest" before but really? people actually do that? and can i do that? because, i gotta tell you i would fully utilize all my citizen arresting power if i can.
According to Wikipedia, "Each state with the exception of North Carolina permits citizen arrests if the commission of a felony is witnessed by the arresting citizen, or when a citizen is asked to assist in the apprehension of a suspect by police. The application of state laws varies widely with respect to misdemeanors, breaches of the peace, and felonies not witnessed by the arresting party. American citizens do not carry the authority or enjoy the legal protections of police, and are held to the principle of strict liability before the courts of civil- and criminal law including but not limited to any infringement of another's rights."
hmm. damn. i guess i'll just have to catch Megan in the act of committing a felony. Maybe she's been opening her roommates mail!
-S
MSN reported today that millionaire Nicky Hilton recently placed a homeless man under citizen's arrest at a local IHOP. Now i've heard of the infamous "citizen's arrest" before but really? people actually do that? and can i do that? because, i gotta tell you i would fully utilize all my citizen arresting power if i can.
According to Wikipedia, "Each state with the exception of North Carolina permits citizen arrests if the commission of a felony is witnessed by the arresting citizen, or when a citizen is asked to assist in the apprehension of a suspect by police. The application of state laws varies widely with respect to misdemeanors, breaches of the peace, and felonies not witnessed by the arresting party. American citizens do not carry the authority or enjoy the legal protections of police, and are held to the principle of strict liability before the courts of civil- and criminal law including but not limited to any infringement of another's rights."
hmm. damn. i guess i'll just have to catch Megan in the act of committing a felony. Maybe she's been opening her roommates mail!
-S
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
They're BAAAAAACK.....
That's right folks, Shamrock Shakes at McDonald's are back!
How amazing was it when I walked into the Dinkytown McDs yesterday and saw the infamous tube of green liquid extending into the ice cream machine? So perfect. and several days ahead of schedule!
And because friends and coworkers are amazing, Katelyn bought me a large shamrock shake and had it waiting for me after i finished my tour.
simply amazing.
(for those who arent a fan of the shamrock shake because you think its too minty. our friend Steven makes his half chocolate/half shamrock which is equally delicious).
-S
How amazing was it when I walked into the Dinkytown McDs yesterday and saw the infamous tube of green liquid extending into the ice cream machine? So perfect. and several days ahead of schedule!
And because friends and coworkers are amazing, Katelyn bought me a large shamrock shake and had it waiting for me after i finished my tour.
simply amazing.
(for those who arent a fan of the shamrock shake because you think its too minty. our friend Steven makes his half chocolate/half shamrock which is equally delicious).
-S
Something in the air....
There's something in the air....that shouldn't be there.
Flurries. Ugh.
This morning I woke up to another winter wonderland. Now had it been that magical time before christmas, i would have been in love. But since this has been going on for months, i'm tired of the wet, soppy mess.
For my last winter in MN for a while, it was a rough one. Lot's of snow, bitter cold, sleeping in a pretty much unheated bedroom of 45 degrees every night. blah.
But, warm adventures are on the horizon! I'm ready for the sun and the waves of California, so bring it on!
-S
Flurries. Ugh.
This morning I woke up to another winter wonderland. Now had it been that magical time before christmas, i would have been in love. But since this has been going on for months, i'm tired of the wet, soppy mess.
For my last winter in MN for a while, it was a rough one. Lot's of snow, bitter cold, sleeping in a pretty much unheated bedroom of 45 degrees every night. blah.
But, warm adventures are on the horizon! I'm ready for the sun and the waves of California, so bring it on!
-S
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Getting discovered
Sam and Megan: soon-to-be-discovered, if nothing else for our dazzling personalities.
-M
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes
My nose! I can breathe! How exciting!
I've returned from my deathbed, hoping to seduce the wedding ring off of Ben Kweller tonight. I can see his tour bus from my bedroom window as I type. (Actually, that's not true. I'm at Jones Hall front desk--come visit!--right now desking like the best of them. Were I in my bedroom, however, I could probably see the hood of his tour bus.)
My question is, at what point does a fan become a groupie? Do I need a Penny Lane fur coat? A couple notches on my bedpost?
-M
I've returned from my deathbed, hoping to seduce the wedding ring off of Ben Kweller tonight. I can see his tour bus from my bedroom window as I type. (Actually, that's not true. I'm at Jones Hall front desk--come visit!--right now desking like the best of them. Were I in my bedroom, however, I could probably see the hood of his tour bus.)
My question is, at what point does a fan become a groupie? Do I need a Penny Lane fur coat? A couple notches on my bedpost?
-M
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Minty Heaven
It's almost March which can only mean one thing....
SHAMROCK SHAKES are back at McDonalds!
That fantastic mix of vanilla shake and mint extract keeps me making regular trips to McDonalds in March. I will have to save up all my spare cash since they arent cheap and also since the Dinkytown McDonald's only accepts cash.
Last year the Shamrock shake didnt make its appearance until Feb 28th. Let's hope this year it shows up sooner!
SHAMROCK SHAKES are back at McDonalds!
That fantastic mix of vanilla shake and mint extract keeps me making regular trips to McDonalds in March. I will have to save up all my spare cash since they arent cheap and also since the Dinkytown McDonald's only accepts cash.
Last year the Shamrock shake didnt make its appearance until Feb 28th. Let's hope this year it shows up sooner!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Slobpants
In similarity to my future business partner (we're going to open pretty much the most amazing bar ever), Zach HeyBabe Brehmer, I have started to wear a lot of baseball shirts. Zach wears baseball shirts pretty much everyday and it's probably something that I see myself doing frequently.
For good reason.
There is something about the high collared shirt and 3/4 length sleeves that just makes me feel comfortable. Much more than any sweatshirt or pajamas could...or worse sweatpants.
sweatpants. ugh.
Sometimes I wish we went to a school where more people cared about the things they wear to class. Because it seems that wearing sweatpants (even though its MN) is perfectly acceptable. Come on people, we're young adults. It's time to be professional and look professional.
Sweatpants ARE perfectly acceptable for sporting events, workouts, running, even lounging around the household. But when you wear them to class, to work, in public...you look like a slob and it's pretty much like wearing you're still wearing pajamas. And nothing screams unprofessional like pajamas. It is really that much more work to put on a pair of jeans (and i have some pretty amazing jeans, so comfort isnt the issue).
Do us all a favor and take a few more seconds in the morning to bypass the slobpants.
For good reason.
There is something about the high collared shirt and 3/4 length sleeves that just makes me feel comfortable. Much more than any sweatshirt or pajamas could...or worse sweatpants.
sweatpants. ugh.
Sometimes I wish we went to a school where more people cared about the things they wear to class. Because it seems that wearing sweatpants (even though its MN) is perfectly acceptable. Come on people, we're young adults. It's time to be professional and look professional.
Sweatpants ARE perfectly acceptable for sporting events, workouts, running, even lounging around the household. But when you wear them to class, to work, in public...you look like a slob and it's pretty much like wearing you're still wearing pajamas. And nothing screams unprofessional like pajamas. It is really that much more work to put on a pair of jeans (and i have some pretty amazing jeans, so comfort isnt the issue).
Do us all a favor and take a few more seconds in the morning to bypass the slobpants.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Going on day 6
Well this weekend certainly was interesting. We all got a tasteful reminder what happens when you mix cough syrup and alcohol....yikes.
We'll resume regular posting once we are both back to full speed because my body is still out of commission and i havent really slept the past three nights.
-S
We'll resume regular posting once we are both back to full speed because my body is still out of commission and i havent really slept the past three nights.
-S
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Nose bidet
My right nostril has been out of business for three days now. I think it's time for a neti pot. Check it out: Oprah, Dr. Oz, the New York Times all approve.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/03/fashion/03skin.html
-M
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/03/fashion/03skin.html
-M
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Yo Pepto Bismol
Nausea. Heartburn. Indigestion. Upset Stomach. Diarrhea.
There are few things worse than being sick in college. You're sick, feeling like the world is caving, far from the comforts of home and help, so you must go on with your life taking care of yourself. All while balancing your homework commitments, tests, labs, and jobs.
It always seems to me that I get most sick around midterms. I dont know if it was stress or what but i was always sick. Luckily this year, I've managed to avoid being overly sick...until today. I have had days where i couldnt talk or felt crummy, but not flu like. Well today is that day and luckily I dont have any tests. But i'm still at work, still trudging to my classes because I hate missing things. I managed to sleep for 9 hours last night (unheard of in college) and will likely be passing out this afternoon in a deep nap.
But this is nothing compared with sophomore year. So everyone knows labs are essentially non-skipable. and they are a bitch to reschedule. Well take an organic chemistry lab, throw in standing for four hours watching and unfortunately smelling steam distillation of cloves while having to run out every 15 minutes. one of the worst nights of my life.
stay healthy kids!
-S
(and for the record, the immunity boost at Jamba juice will not stop you from having to throw up in the middle of a calculus midterm)
There are few things worse than being sick in college. You're sick, feeling like the world is caving, far from the comforts of home and help, so you must go on with your life taking care of yourself. All while balancing your homework commitments, tests, labs, and jobs.
It always seems to me that I get most sick around midterms. I dont know if it was stress or what but i was always sick. Luckily this year, I've managed to avoid being overly sick...until today. I have had days where i couldnt talk or felt crummy, but not flu like. Well today is that day and luckily I dont have any tests. But i'm still at work, still trudging to my classes because I hate missing things. I managed to sleep for 9 hours last night (unheard of in college) and will likely be passing out this afternoon in a deep nap.
But this is nothing compared with sophomore year. So everyone knows labs are essentially non-skipable. and they are a bitch to reschedule. Well take an organic chemistry lab, throw in standing for four hours watching and unfortunately smelling steam distillation of cloves while having to run out every 15 minutes. one of the worst nights of my life.
stay healthy kids!
-S
(and for the record, the immunity boost at Jamba juice will not stop you from having to throw up in the middle of a calculus midterm)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Bleeding ears
Whether on messages, childhood home videos or video blogs, I can not stand to hear/look/listen at/to myself. I wonder if I really sound like that and question why I have friends. How can things go so wrong between my mouth and my ears?
Therefore, please accept my apology for any and all video blogs. There goes my career as our generation's Rikki Lake...
Therefore, please accept my apology for any and all video blogs. There goes my career as our generation's Rikki Lake...
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
NEWS ALERT: Diet drinkers, You're not a man
I'm going to continue on with another Pepsi rant and not just because i was raised a Coke kid (coca-cola, that is...)
Pepsi, in a swift move, is now marketing its Pepsi Max brand to men because apparently "men can take anything except the taste of diet cola."
Hold the phone...really?
Pepsi marketing director Tony Thomas claims that men do not buy into the diet concept as it is a taste and image compromise and apparently men can be a little shy when asking for Diet Pepsi as they think it's not masculine enough.
what the hell.
Since when has pop had gender attached to it? Now there are several products out there that do have gender connotations (such as alcoholic beverages), but no one really judges a guy for drinking diet pepsi or diet coke, or a girl drinking regular pepsi or coke. And regardless of appearance, for taste, Pepsi Max is really just diet pepsi in a black can.
are we really heading back to that age of the atomic family when the woman stays at home and the man is the breadwinner? because apparently....men can no longer drink diet soda without being socially scrutinized.
Thank god i drink regular coke.
Pepsi, in a swift move, is now marketing its Pepsi Max brand to men because apparently "men can take anything except the taste of diet cola."
Hold the phone...really?
Pepsi marketing director Tony Thomas claims that men do not buy into the diet concept as it is a taste and image compromise and apparently men can be a little shy when asking for Diet Pepsi as they think it's not masculine enough.
what the hell.
Since when has pop had gender attached to it? Now there are several products out there that do have gender connotations (such as alcoholic beverages), but no one really judges a guy for drinking diet pepsi or diet coke, or a girl drinking regular pepsi or coke. And regardless of appearance, for taste, Pepsi Max is really just diet pepsi in a black can.
are we really heading back to that age of the atomic family when the woman stays at home and the man is the breadwinner? because apparently....men can no longer drink diet soda without being socially scrutinized.
Thank god i drink regular coke.
Born to be the sexiest man alive
Forget the monster-themed ads, forget Ben Roethlisbergererer, forget how I will forget who won the Super Bowl by St. Patrick's Day. I want to talk about Bruce Springsteen's crotch. In your face.
I saw Bruce and 18 of his best friends perform during his Seeger Sessions days, and can honestly say I haven't been the same since. Call People Magazine; Bruce has GOT to be one of the sexiest people alive. He even made up for his two-hour tardiness with a non-stop three and some hours performance. I don't quite have the words to describe his energy and charisma and what he did to those middle-aged women I was surrounded by.
Enjoy this performance of one of my favorite songs, Long Black Veil. (Johnny Cash, Dave Matthews, and Bob Dylan all approve? Then I approve.) Though I can't view it myself while manning Jones Hall front desk, I trust in the power of YouTube and Bruce. And if it's an awful video, please accept my apologies.
I saw Bruce and 18 of his best friends perform during his Seeger Sessions days, and can honestly say I haven't been the same since. Call People Magazine; Bruce has GOT to be one of the sexiest people alive. He even made up for his two-hour tardiness with a non-stop three and some hours performance. I don't quite have the words to describe his energy and charisma and what he did to those middle-aged women I was surrounded by.
Enjoy this performance of one of my favorite songs, Long Black Veil. (Johnny Cash, Dave Matthews, and Bob Dylan all approve? Then I approve.) Though I can't view it myself while manning Jones Hall front desk, I trust in the power of YouTube and Bruce. And if it's an awful video, please accept my apologies.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Refreshed?
Ahh. Superbowl Sunday. That magical day of the year when thousands of Americans glue themselves to their television sets to either catch the game or to analyze the newest commercials.
This year I was struck by Pepsi's generation ad featuring Bob Dylan's song "Forever Young."
Don't get me wrong, I love Bob Dylan, but I felt the song didn't exactly fit with the commercial. Wouldn't it have been more interesting to watch the commercial that compares things that are exactly the same 40 years ago as they are today with "Time's they are a changin'" as the background music? And for a company whose new advertising campaign is "Refresh everything" i was struck by familiarity of it to the "generational theme" that was pepsi's superbowl ad in 2002.
Needless to say, i did not find the new superbowl ad very refreshing. Though I do believe the you have the right idea pepsi with your new year's eve ad.
This year I was struck by Pepsi's generation ad featuring Bob Dylan's song "Forever Young."
Don't get me wrong, I love Bob Dylan, but I felt the song didn't exactly fit with the commercial. Wouldn't it have been more interesting to watch the commercial that compares things that are exactly the same 40 years ago as they are today with "Time's they are a changin'" as the background music? And for a company whose new advertising campaign is "Refresh everything" i was struck by familiarity of it to the "generational theme" that was pepsi's superbowl ad in 2002.
Needless to say, i did not find the new superbowl ad very refreshing. Though I do believe the you have the right idea pepsi with your new year's eve ad.
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