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joyengel: The Internet just keeps giving me presents today (BECAUSE IT IS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME...

Dec 2nd

Today at work we were doing the seat assignments for the dinner we are throwing this evening. With...

Dec 1st

amalah . com: But I Know One Thing

Dec 1st

Dear Iphone-

allthingsalishan: When I am emailing Lacey about what a cunt the fentanyl  addict on Intervention...

Dec 1st

Dear bloggy readers,

No one reads this blog. Therefore, I don’t get free shit from companies who want me to say...

Dec 1st

Happy Ted Danson Day!

It is kind of like Rex Manning Day. Except there better not be any sex on the copy machine. That...

Dec 1st

Someone broke into my brother's house on...

sarahmc: Took his computer and his roommate’s computer.  Fuckers. This, and other reasons, are...

Dec 1st

(via inothernews)

Dec 1st

“Tom Colicchio live in building. Mr Rufus good cook, but no...”
— Dorota This episode has been...

Dec 1st

“Your sweet potatoes are bland.”
— Eric, to Jenny Oooh! Burn!!

Dec 1st

“Man, if this is not your next story for The New Yorker, I am...”
— Nate, to Dan when he is...

Dec 1st

This day is trying to kill me.

It is like it wants me to cry. STOP TRYING TO GET ME TO CRY, DAY!

Nov 30th

Zac Posen Set to Design for Target!

Nov 30th

Random pour from the M&M’s bag. I don’t even...

Nov 30th

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You know I am posting this because Blair and Chuck are in it. Also, it is my do-gooder nature. The...

Nov 30th

Confession

I need to stop shopping. Especially for myself. And also for people for whom I have already...

Nov 30th

Ya'll, I forgot that Gossip Girl is on...

Holy shit, I am excited now.

Nov 30th

I'm making an Amazon Wishlist

I have no idea why I am making an Amazon Wishlist.

Nov 30th

unbelievable

I wish these dumbasses would get out of the news cycle. I don’t care about you! Go away! ...

Nov 30th

movieoftheday: Cheryl: Viola, darling. Remember: Chew like...

Nov 30th

Oh, Chicago weather… don’t tease me so! See you...

Nov 30th

I should mention that that compliment is the loveliest, even after last night when I guy I know and...

Nov 30th

“You’re a lovely girl and worth figuring shit out for.”
— Joy This is the loveliest...

Nov 30th

These are my new slippers. I am obsessed with them. They are...

Nov 30th

On Seeking Advice

joyengel: Joy: I need you to big brother out on me for a sec. Tom: Okay, let me put this into...

Nov 30th

Canada has a Minister of Sport.

Nov 30th

Oh God!

This is a two hour season finale! I am never going to sleep! I am going to be so wired after this...

Nov 30th

Phone call with my mom just now...

Mom: We are watching StormChasers! Are you watching StormChasers?!?
Caroline: That is why I am calling!! Are you watching? They're going to get the shot!!
Mom: Do you think they'll get the shot? They're going to get the shot!
Caroline: They have to! They do! They have to!
Mom: I hope they get it. I can't believe you are watching this too!
Caroline: Of course I am! You taught me well! Crap, it is back! They're going to get the shot! I have to go!
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We are the dorkiest family ever.

Nov 30th

This one brother on The Amazing Race is an asshole. For serious.

Nov 30th

graceinsmallthings: Meal One of the two-day Fat Fest...

Nov 30th

Nooooooooooooo

sarahmc: don’t make me go back to work tomorrow! Cosigned.

Nov 30th

graceinsmallthings: Moving on: tasting time! At my new...

Nov 30th

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Everyone has seen this, right? Either way, the Muppets are awesome.

Nov 29th

joyengel: Okay, I need to stop. Christmas pause. AHH! So...

Nov 29th

I decided to laugh in the face of “all dressed up with no where to go” and head out....

Nov 29th

graceinsmallthings: OK, y’all, I know this is kinda gross, but remember when Scott accidentally...

Nov 28th

Watching the Husker game with liquor and friends.

Nov 27th

We went to a movie at Tysons. It let out at 1:15 am and this...

Nov 27th

Apparently after I declared my love of the Internet, it decided it’s work was done. So, the...

Nov 26th

Things I am thankful for...

A job. A wonderful, awesome dream job where I get to have fun and throw parties and it is only...

Nov 26th

Cloudy Thanksgiving Day. Not as pretty as the other one I...

Nov 26th

I cried last night. I tried to hide it to avoid being that crazy crying girl, but when am I ever...

Nov 26th

“There’s certain days that remind me why I ran for this...”
— President Obama (via...

Nov 25th

“GLEE” ROCKS ITS FALL FINALE WEDNESDAY, DEC....

Nov 25th

Yeah yeah, Mrs. Obama killed it in gold last night, but here...

Nov 25th

“Google Wave was built to show younger people how older...”
— (via  whatthehale &...

Nov 25th

it is 9:53 am...

I am already having a not very good day. So, that is terrible.

Nov 25th

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fuckyeahdc: strangerinthesky: Real World DC trailer Ok, but seriously, the only think weirder...

Nov 25th

How many indie bands...

Me: ...does it take to screw in a light bulb?
U: How many?
Me: It's a really obscure number, you've probably never heard of it.
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This is the best joke ever...

Nov 25th

The letter to Italian Food worked out so well last night that tonight I feel like I should try it...

Nov 24th

Since everyone seems to be talking about...

Here’s the thing… You’re dead. You’re giving someone else a chance at life....

Nov 24th

Besides not being with my family, one of the saddest parts...

Nov 24th

fuckyeahdc: Thomas Jefferson Memorial-Washington D.C. (via...

Nov 24th

I feel line in the past year I have learned a lot about...

Nov 24th

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I am pretty sure I watched this sketch and never actually got to the part where she did anything....

Nov 24th

Dear Italian food,

I would like to hang out with you tonight. Can you show up at my house around 7:30? Or I can come to...

Nov 23rd

This is a story about why Caro should...

My boss just got back from Friday’s event. The one with the guy from Glee. Here was her...

Nov 23rd

The three day week is really what is pushing me through the day. Chicago in 12 days. New York in 19...

Nov 23rd

I totally, completely and one hundred percent agree. I am...

Nov 23rd

9:30 pm on Sunday

I’m leaving the house. This seems like a good idea, no? But, there is someone I need to see,...

Nov 23rd

It was a good weekend.

Even if I didn’t accomplish anything I wanted to. :)

Nov 23rd

I just asked my Dad for an HD TiVo for Christmas. Which is ridiculous because I don’t actually...

Nov 23rd

Holographic nail polish FTW!

Nov 23rd

I bought a new dress. It is super short because I am super...

Nov 22nd

“You are not the exception. In fact, you’re the rule....”
— Justin Long in He’s Just...

Nov 22nd

There is no greater photo from the event last night then...

Nov 22nd

“[Ndamukong Suh] is as good a player at his position as we...”
— ESPN analysts tonight during...

Nov 22nd

Found this at the house today. This is me as a sophmore...

Nov 22nd

Yo yo! Just, FYI. I love rum. :)

Nov 22nd

Hanne! I think your house is on CasaSugar!

Nov 21st

I can think of few things that make me more simultaneously...

Nov 21st

Blue martinis are fun! So are cherries

Nov 21st

Jane and I bought pretty rings at The Junior League Shopping...

Nov 21st

Ten Things Your Zodiac Sign Hates -

Nov 19th

12 Rules for My Unborn Daughter

meredithnyc: elizablr: whiteglovesandpartymanners:sundaymorning: (via aksamala) (via...

Nov 19th

I've read it twice, so it must be true.

Adorable Mark Salling (Noah, aka Puck, from Glee) was seen “getting cozy” with Audrina...

Nov 19th

allthingsalishan: Again, uhm… cute coat! Caroline is...

Nov 19th

“I am very young and you want to stand close to me.”
— Rachel on Glee

Nov 19th

What up, margarita? PPG and I are excited about these!

Nov 19th

meredithnyc: I don’t disagree, but I just want to say that...

Nov 18th

Public Enemy to Perform a Rolling Show...

Nov 18th

allthingsalishan: Umph, the 4 way we could have…. sade ...

Nov 18th

Things that make me smile...

When people sign their IMs like an email or a letter. It is my absolute favorite thing ever.

Nov 18th

schuyler fisk burn

joyengel: carolinek: “Any depressed ladies in the audience? I’m not quite finished with the third...

Nov 18th

“There’s nothing more irresistible to a man than a woman...”
— The Baroness, The Sound Of...

Nov 18th

movieoftheday: Norah: Are you sad that we missed it? Nick:...

Nov 18th

movieoftheday: Corey: You’re so special and so talented!...

Nov 18th

“Any depressed ladies in the audience? I’m not quite...”
— Joshua Radin, talking about...

Nov 18th

“I would like to get lost in the city and find a great...”
— John Mayer

Nov 18th

movieoftheday: Alice: Will you hold me? I amuse you, but I...

Nov 18th

movieoftheday: Dan: I saw this face. This vision. When you...

Nov 18th

movieoftheday: Larry: Tell me something true. Alice:...

Nov 18th

Blistering electric guitar solos at a Radin show are kind of...

Nov 18th

Singer songwriter no more! Joshua Radin got his ass a hell...

Nov 18th

Watson Twins… Their lack of stage banter ability,...

Nov 18th

This is about 3 seconds before they came and sang TO ME! It...

Nov 18th

Oh dear God. The Aussies are brothers. Swoon.

Nov 18th

Pretty Aussie boys (Hanne!) in a band called The Kin....

Nov 18th

Weirdest concert venue ever… It is a synagogue…...

Nov 18th

meredithnyc: I still think this is crazy. Mere, I am not...

Nov 17th

Yeah, this is happening. Welcome to a glimpse into my outfit...

Nov 17th

Google Chat history is not always a good...

Nostalgia like whoa.

Nov 17th

Speaking of the holidays...

This year, I am not going home for Thanksgiving. I will be here, in my little basement, hanging out....

Nov 17th

38 days left till Christmas...

And I am already annoyed with those Gap commercials…

Nov 17th

Remember when Hilary Duff was on the...

Apparently, Gossip Girl writers do not.

Nov 17th

I just accidently invited myself to Cabo...

Remember that vacation I said I wanted a few days ago? It is probably weird if I do that with a guy...

Nov 17th

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Glee song of the day…”Take a Bow” This has become my go to “Sunroof open,...

Nov 17th

New Year's Eve...

minilaarni: Personally, one of the most overrated holidays…I prefer Flag Day over it!  Don’t get...

Nov 17th

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britticisms: “Fade Into You” by Mazzy Star I love that this song sound as much a part of the 90s...

Nov 16th

Memo to Joy:

meredithnyc: mariellie: meredithnyc: How do you wear cute little headbands with bows without...

Nov 16th

It was only a matter of time: VF's...

thepoliticalpartygirl: spiers: Why baby Jesus? Research confirms there were upwards of 157...

Nov 16th

wooliebear: nickdrake:iraco: imgfave |...

Nov 16th

I was talking about these little buddies earlier tonight....

Nov 16th

I want to go to Kleinfelds to try...

(via sarahmc) Can I buy a fake ring and do that? Why do engaged girls get to have all the fun?!?

Nov 16th

allthingsalishan: carolinek: I really love Storm Chasers! Reed one of the main chasers) and  I...

Nov 16th

My mother just called me a bitch. I believe my exact reaction was, “duh.”

Nov 15th

You see that there. That is insanity. One month out and not...

Nov 15th

Angelina is wearing the fuck out of that Armani Prive gown....

Nov 15th

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Glee song of the day! Defying Gravity… my go to shower song. I’m through accepting...

Nov 15th

“Oh, you mean love. You mean a big lightning bolt to the...”
— Don Draper, Mad Men (via...

Nov 15th

BTW, this horoscope is probably way more likely.

Nov 15th

Lately, my horoscopes have been so fortune cookie like....

Nov 15th

Well, tonight was awkward...

But I looked cute. Maybe too cute. :)

Nov 15th

The platinum peep toe pumps are finishing the outfit,...

Nov 15th

Blurry closeup, but you can see the pretty. In love! Now,...

Nov 14th

Getting ready for dinner out. Got my makeup done this...

Nov 14th

wooliebear: GET IN THE SHOWER NOW! Am showered! I promise! Now trying to do my hair. This may be...

Nov 14th

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My favorite song from Glee. Kristin Chenoweth and Matthew Morrison covering Heart’s Alone.

Nov 14th

I have ESP, reason #3

meredithnyc: I casually mentioned the Wizard of Oz to my friends at dinner, then we ended up...

Nov 14th

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wooliebear: sistermarymartha: BECAUSE YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE IT TOO AWFUL. This is the best...

Nov 14th

Dear Self,

Stop fucking around on the internet and go shower! You have to be somewhere in 40 minutes! STOP...

Nov 14th

“Under no circumstances should ANYONE EVER buy anything in...”
— Mindy Kaling (tibtil.com) (via...

Nov 14th

minilaarni: wander-lust: Pretty. I love my morning...

Nov 14th

Wishes...

Officially, I want to go on a trip. Vacation and I need to be friends. I want to stare at things and...

Nov 14th

I'm awake when I should be sleeping

applebloggingjeans: I’m having quite a time dealing with some feelings.  This is what happens when...

Nov 14th

meredithnyc: This red dress?? It’s Prabal Gurung, my new...

Nov 13th

wooliebear: thoseareturkeys: (via jaytoddmartin) ...

Nov 13th

“Paying taxes is like going to the zoo. Admission is twenty...”
— Jon Stewart, demolishing the...

Nov 13th

imaginaryhouse: Crate and Barrel This one, however, they...

Nov 13th

imaginaryhouse: Crate and Barrel This is my favorite...

Nov 13th

I am supposed to go to the Opera...

Between it being in German (my least favorite libretto language) and it getting a terrible review in...

Nov 13th

My JetBlue points were expiring on Dec....

I didn’t have nearly enough for a free flight, so I traded them in for Elle, Elle Decor and US...

Nov 13th

allthingsalishan: PDA: constantly chewing on pens never...

Nov 12th

in which people are jerks.

scenes-from-my-hood: a good friend of mine just forwarded me the breakup email ((YES, BREAKUP...

Nov 12th

I call huge BS on that being her natural hair. No Fucking...

Nov 12th

I swear to God, this is the last thing I am buying today....

Nov 12th

Remember last week when I wanted that brown purse something...

Nov 12th

Don't get frustrated! Troop Beverly...

meredithnyc: icanseenewyorkcityfrommyhouse: andrearosen: beverlyhillswhatathrill: Details...

Nov 12th

This episode of Glee was touching.

I cried twice.

Nov 12th

Officially,

I have eaten a single Hostess cupcake and a single serving of Chex Mis today. I am kind of hungry,...

Nov 12th

The Omaha World-Herald: Metro/Region - Omaha...

Nov 12th

meredithnyc: Penn Badgley enjoying a day of shopping in...

Nov 11th

You see what I did there? That works both ways. The...

Nov 11th

I am unbelievably ugly crier...

I am pretty sure that I woke up in the middle of the night to be told I am uninteresting and less...

Nov 11th

I wanted to go to the National Christmas Tree Lighting....

Nov 11th

A Sony Vaio Commercial just came on my...

lizlemon: And Julia Allison was in it.  The first time I watch a commercial in how long?  Argh. ...

Nov 11th

I am thinking of watching Twilight...

I am such a bandwagon jumper. But I figure I should get on board.

Nov 10th

Cosmo: Men Want Virgins & Whores, No Fatties...

Nov 10th

I am trying to avoid taking the ZPak that was prescribed for my bronchitis because those bitches can...

Nov 10th

Just so you know, I think this means the...

E!’s wedding special for Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian beat AMC’s Mad Men season...

Nov 10th

Gossip Girl hiatus

Oy. We have next week’s Lady Gaga episode, then another three (Nov. 30, Jan 4, Jan. 11) before...

Nov 10th

allthingsalishan: remarkablelulu: OMG. I love these...

Nov 10th

Also, I point you to my original post on pink...

Nov 10th

Exhibit B

Nov 10th

Exhibit A

Nov 10th

Zac Efron is in DC. I repeat, ZAC EFRON...

kiamatthews: I need to gather the troops. I’ll post outside the Four Seasons. Who wants to take...

Nov 10th

meredithnyc: carolinek: allthingsalishan: I would very much like to own that jacket and bag....

Nov 10th

megbeme: kdyldy: so this is phil of the future’s dad....

Nov 10th

Something as simple as a "goodnight"...

(via skylerelizabeth:welcometoross)

Nov 10th

allthingsalishan: I would very much like to own that...

Nov 10th

“Your era is over,” somebody’s minion tells...”
— Daily Intel I love headbands,...

Nov 10th

Giant squid at the Smithsonian

Nov 9th

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Ok, this is horrific. I suppose it is all “circle of life” like, but seriously. Hard to...

Nov 9th

Mad Men discussion below...

Last night’s episode, coupled with the recent January Jones media push (SNL, GQ cover,...

Nov 9th

As Meredith so wonderfully pointed out, today Rachel Zoe is...

Nov 9th

A semi went flying off the Bay Bridge,...

When I was in San Francisco, I had a 30 minute discussion about my fear of bridges. I am not afraid...

Nov 9th

“i’m blue.  i’m jealous.  i’m in a funk. i feel like i’m...”
— scenes from my hood: sunday. ...

Nov 9th

I just ate 3 Tagalongs in under five...

It has been a rough couple of days.

Nov 9th

What a long, strange weekend it has...

Let’s not do this again for a while.

Nov 9th

Mad Men just made me cry.

(via meredithnyc) OH MY GOD! I WAS JUST TYPING THAT! Mere. I love you!

Nov 9th

The Amazing Race just made me cry. Oy.

Nov 9th

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skylerelizabeth: When I’d heard Matthew Morrison, aka Mr. Schuster, had been in the original cast...

Nov 9th

“They don’t call me a gossip girl for nothing!...”
— My good friend, John. He was...

Nov 9th

Little known fact. I’m kind of a pyromaniac.

Nov 8th

I still think Skylar is a pretty fug...

ohfortheloveofdog: I like to think, “Can I picture a 60 year old with this name?” All the popular...

Nov 6th

Quinn Fabray is dating Seth Cohen?!? I kind of love it!

Nov 6th

This is officially the best Pandora station ever.

Nov 6th

(via warmgun) Hi, pretty.

Nov 6th

“I’ve never heard a Jay-Z Song. I don’t listen to pop music...”
— Miley Cyrus on Party in the...

Nov 6th

I also prefer the one on the left, but it is now on waitlist on ideeli! STUPID FIRST ROW PEOPLE! ...

Nov 6th

Which do you like better for me? Thoughts?

Nov 6th

Amazon.com Gold Box: Ally McBeal: The...

Nov 6th

Oh horoscope... today you slay me...

Friday, November 6, 2009 Gemini - You are sure to find yourself in a weird place, emotionally...

Nov 6th

megbeme: mr—smith: omaha “homaha” Sigh. I miss home.

Nov 6th

Army: 12 dead, 31 wounded at Fort Hood -...

Nov 5th

I almost forgot where I was...

I am listening to my Glee playlist and I almost started singing along. That would have been really...

Nov 5th

I think my new glasses are making me...

They are super cute though. But, the constant dizzy feeling isn’t normal, right?

Nov 5th

How many spaces should be left after a period...

Nov 5th

Relation-shit.

meredithnyc: caryrandolph: The roommate broke down for me her recent slow demise with the ex. Or...

Nov 5th

Rihanna's interview on Good Morning...

But very worth it. Watch it here. The rest of it airs tomorrow on 20/20.

Nov 5th

joyengel: Maine! I know that part of the state let us...

Nov 5th

In other news, I have bronchitis....

I go to the doctor to get a prescription refilled. I walk out with a disease.

Nov 4th

“So let em cheer. Today we live in a world where a lot of...”
— The Greg via Your Daily Dose...

Nov 4th

It is one of those days...

I forgot not one, but both of my phones at home today. Which makes me CRAZY. I realized it half way...

Nov 4th

Here is a really poorly lit picture of the closet room...

Nov 4th

Oh my God, I am so happy I hired movers. We got everything out of my storage facility in under 20...

Nov 3rd

Goodbye tiny storage facility!

Nov 3rd

Officially, I need to not be alone with...

Nothing good comes to mind…

Nov 3rd

I fought the airline...

And I won. After a full hour and a half on hold while a cute little lady in Wisconsin scrambled...

Nov 2nd

Are they allowed to do this??

I’m sorry, but I paid a premium to fly on a nonstop flight to Omaha for Chirstmas. Like, an...

Nov 2nd

Who's with us?

Lemon: Wanna move to Denver and be ski bums? Wait, that won't work...
Kristin: I was going to say YES! except for that little-known fact that neither of us skis...but I do like to be a lodge bunny and sip hot chocolate and wear cute earmuffs.
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I ski! And would be totally down for the move. But can we move to, like, Keystone or Copper Mountain or Steamboat instead? Because that commute to the slopes from Denver is kind of a pain!

Nov 2nd

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I am obsessed with song for no particular reason.

Nov 2nd

“You know what is worse than being sick and not having health...”
— Jon Stewart (via brooklynmutt)...

Nov 2nd

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You should love Glee. Here is one of the many reasons.

Nov 2nd

What the what?? Who asks someone to marry them when the woman a) is still married b) has a 3 month...

Nov 2nd

Carla and Betty are gonna make me cry!

(via ohfortheloveofdog) I’ve been crying for 10 minutes. I am shocked that I am so upset...

Nov 2nd

Without spoiling Sunday night TV for...

graceinsmallthings: lizlemon: I will simply say that this season’s Amazing Race contestants piss...

Nov 2nd

Caroline: November 2009

Once upon a time, I did these every month for about 3 years. I am going to try to get back in the...

Nov 2nd

“January Jones enjoying beers and oysters at Hank’s...”
— Reliable Source - Hey,...

Nov 1st

meredithnyc: obamafamily: apsies: First Lady Michelle...

Nov 1st

I had a really fun, really uneventful, really chill weekend. It was exactly what I needed.

Nov 1st