Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
"I hold nothing above my chicken."
I love this video so much. This is for all of you out that who love chicken, because really, who doesn't?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhcOWmjSBlg
Allons-y!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhcOWmjSBlg
Allons-y!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
The wish to be porcine
I want to be like Olivia. And don't worry, she's probably not someone you know.
This is my Olivia.
True, she may just be the main character of a series of picture books, but she is absolutely one of my heros.
She has a very defined sense of style.
She understands what it is like to have a younger brother.
She is determined about things she cares about...
...dances like no one is watching...
...eats as many gelatos as she wants...
... and leads the way, no matter who is following.
But I think that my favorite thing about Olivia is that positively, undoubtedly, 100 percent, tried and true, through and through, big and blue, she is herself.
Whether that is for better or worse.
Allons-y!
P.S. click to make the pictures bigger. Some of the fine print is very funny.
This is my Olivia.
True, she may just be the main character of a series of picture books, but she is absolutely one of my heros.
She has a very defined sense of style.
She understands what it is like to have a younger brother.
She is determined about things she cares about...
...dances like no one is watching...
...eats as many gelatos as she wants...
...tells stories the way she likes them...
...speaks her mind about everything and anything...... and leads the way, no matter who is following.
But I think that my favorite thing about Olivia is that positively, undoubtedly, 100 percent, tried and true, through and through, big and blue, she is herself.
Whether that is for better or worse.
Allons-y!
P.S. click to make the pictures bigger. Some of the fine print is very funny.
Monday, July 11, 2011
You know you are a mature 17 year old when...
... Your grandma gives you a kiss (invading your personal space) and you begin to cry.
Allons-y!
Allons-y!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Thoughts for the Fourth
All day I enjoyed the fact that two very patriotic songs have the same tune. The people around me thought that I was humming My Country Tis of Thee while in actuality I was humming God save our Queen.
Ah, the secret amusements of life.
Allons-y!
Ah, the secret amusements of life.
Allons-y!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
A blueberry of my own...
I would like to dedicate this post today to my dream car. This car is beautiful, semi affordable, gets good gas mileage, has decent handling, small, and just plain practical.
I give you, the Fiat 500.
Some of you may be saying that you have never heard of the Fiat 500, which does not surprise me in the least. It is a European brand, and has just recently come to Salt Lake city. Sadly, there are only new ones for sale, which means that they are hopelessly out of my price range. But they are just so CUTE!!!
If I were to get one, it would definitely be in blue. (If you don't get the post title, please go watch yourself some Psych)
It even has a lovely interior.
Oh well. "The best reason for having dreams is that in dreams no reasons are necessary." - Ashleigh Brilliant
P.S. If I didn't get a Fiat 500, I would TOTALLY get this car.
Allons-y!
I give you, the Fiat 500.
Some of you may be saying that you have never heard of the Fiat 500, which does not surprise me in the least. It is a European brand, and has just recently come to Salt Lake city. Sadly, there are only new ones for sale, which means that they are hopelessly out of my price range. But they are just so CUTE!!!
If I were to get one, it would definitely be in blue. (If you don't get the post title, please go watch yourself some Psych)
It even has a lovely interior.Oh well. "The best reason for having dreams is that in dreams no reasons are necessary." - Ashleigh Brilliant
P.S. If I didn't get a Fiat 500, I would TOTALLY get this car.
Allons-y!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Superwoman
Lately, I have been very interested in fairy tales and legends, especially from the Middle East. I love fairy tales, because the guy always ends up with the girl, and you know that they really will live happily ever after.
My favorite tales have always been the ones that promote women. It probably stems from the fact that I am a woman and I like to see my gender win. In my reading, I have been surprised at how many of the stories from the Middle East deal with strong women. I mean, I thought that in a society that appears to oppress women, they wouldn't have very many 'women power' stories.
Not so. There is the story of Shahrazad, the woman who told tales to a heartless king for one thousand and one nights, not only prolonging the date of her execution, but also causing the king to fall in love with her and become extraordinarily happy. There is Queen Buran (or Burandokht but who can really say that?) who ruled Persia after her father's death. And there are others.
I guess what makes these really amazing to me is that they come from such a strict society. It still is a struggle for women over there to learn to read and write, but yet they have told stories of amazing women for generations.
They go through so much. They inspire me to become better.
Allons-y!
My favorite tales have always been the ones that promote women. It probably stems from the fact that I am a woman and I like to see my gender win. In my reading, I have been surprised at how many of the stories from the Middle East deal with strong women. I mean, I thought that in a society that appears to oppress women, they wouldn't have very many 'women power' stories.
Not so. There is the story of Shahrazad, the woman who told tales to a heartless king for one thousand and one nights, not only prolonging the date of her execution, but also causing the king to fall in love with her and become extraordinarily happy. There is Queen Buran (or Burandokht but who can really say that?) who ruled Persia after her father's death. And there are others.
I guess what makes these really amazing to me is that they come from such a strict society. It still is a struggle for women over there to learn to read and write, but yet they have told stories of amazing women for generations.
They go through so much. They inspire me to become better.
Allons-y!
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