Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
favorite tv shows
I don't watch much TV in general, but I am loyal to a few select shows. It's not my fault...they are just sooooo good. Since most of the greats are coming back soon, I thought I'd share my favs with you:
The Big Bang Theory
Premiers TONIGHT at 8/7c on CBS.
Oh man, this show is hilarious. My favorite character is Sheldon Cooper, a socially inept super genius. The show centers around Sheldon and his group of friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
House, M.D.
Premiers Monday, Oct 3 at 9/8c on Fox
House is a show about a cranky old man who happens to be a brilliant diagnostician. He solves the cases that no one else can. Plus, it stars Hugh Laurie.
Psych
Premiers Wednesday, Oct 12 at 10/9c on USA
Psych is another one that is just funny. Sean Spencer and Burton Guster work together at a psychic detective agency. Only Sean isn't really a psychic, thus the name "Psych."
Project Runway
Already under way! Watch it Thursdays at 10/9c on Lifetime.
I love watching the creative process in this one. You get to see a group of designers create new looks from sketch to runway. Plus imitating Tim Gunn always gives me a laugh.
Mad Men
Will premiere in early 2012. It usually airs on Sundays on AMC.
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Mad Men is really cool in a lot of ways. First is the historical aspect. The show takes place in the 1960s, and even though it wasn't that long ago, the times were very different. I also think it's pretty awesome to see a show about advertising, since that is what I majored in. The cherry on top is a well written, attention-grabbing script.
***I tried to find awesome video clips, but the best ones I couldn't embed. Poo. I guess you'll just have to start watching.
What are your favs?
The Big Bang Theory
Premiers TONIGHT at 8/7c on CBS.
Oh man, this show is hilarious. My favorite character is Sheldon Cooper, a socially inept super genius. The show centers around Sheldon and his group of friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
House, M.D.
Premiers Monday, Oct 3 at 9/8c on Fox
House is a show about a cranky old man who happens to be a brilliant diagnostician. He solves the cases that no one else can. Plus, it stars Hugh Laurie.
Psych
Premiers Wednesday, Oct 12 at 10/9c on USA
Psych is another one that is just funny. Sean Spencer and Burton Guster work together at a psychic detective agency. Only Sean isn't really a psychic, thus the name "Psych."
Project Runway
Already under way! Watch it Thursdays at 10/9c on Lifetime.
I love watching the creative process in this one. You get to see a group of designers create new looks from sketch to runway. Plus imitating Tim Gunn always gives me a laugh.
Mad Men
Will premiere in early 2012. It usually airs on Sundays on AMC.
Mad Men is really cool in a lot of ways. First is the historical aspect. The show takes place in the 1960s, and even though it wasn't that long ago, the times were very different. I also think it's pretty awesome to see a show about advertising, since that is what I majored in. The cherry on top is a well written, attention-grabbing script.
***I tried to find awesome video clips, but the best ones I couldn't embed. Poo. I guess you'll just have to start watching.
What are your favs?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
au naturale
Some of you out there prefer to use natural scrubs and face masks. Lucky for you, I do too. Don't get me wrong, I'm not gonna give up my Clean and Clear Morning Burst, but I like to do the natural thing, too.
There are tons of ingredients you can use to make cleansers, scrubs, and masks. Here are a few that I have used and that I like.
Milk and honey cleanser. Gently warm 1 teaspoon of honey until it is runny, but not hot. You don't want to burn yourself, after all. Add the honey to 1 tablespoon of milk. Mix well, and apply to face. The milk cleans the skin while the honey helps your skin maintain its natural moisture.
Oatmeal and baking soda scrub. Combine about 2 tablespoons plain oats with 1 teaspoon baking soda. Mix with just enough water to make a paste, and apply to face. This scrub is gentle on the skin. The oatmeal absorbs oil and impurities on the surface of your skin, while the baking soda deep cleans your pores.
Wheat germ and applesauce mask. Combine equal parts wheat germ and natural applesauce (I usually do about 1 tablespoon of each). Gently spread this mixture over your clean face. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The wheat germ gently exfoliates while the apple provides nutrients to your skin.
Avocado face mask. This is the easiest one. Smash up half an avocado and spread over your face. Put some cucumber slices over your eyes while you let all that avocado goodness sink in. Rinse after 10-15 minutes. This treatment is both nourishing and moisturizing, leaving you with soft, healthy skin.
Strawberry face mask. Okay, so this one might be just as easy as the avocado one. Smash up a few strawberries, and apply to the face. Be careful with the juice, though, since you don't want it dripping on your shirt. This one is soothing if you have a bad case of sunburn. Or even a mild case. Even if you don't have sunburn, strawberries help reduce the oil in your face. They are also a great remedy for under eye circles and puffiness.
I like these recipes because they are easy-peasy, and the ingredients aren't hard to come by. Feel free to try your own combinations to see what works best for your skin. You can also try adding other foods to the mix. Lemon juice is a natural astringent, for example.
In any case, you can feel great about using homemade scrubs, cleansers, and masks because they are natural and inexpensive. Give it a whirl!
There are tons of ingredients you can use to make cleansers, scrubs, and masks. Here are a few that I have used and that I like.
Milk and honey cleanser. Gently warm 1 teaspoon of honey until it is runny, but not hot. You don't want to burn yourself, after all. Add the honey to 1 tablespoon of milk. Mix well, and apply to face. The milk cleans the skin while the honey helps your skin maintain its natural moisture.
Oatmeal and baking soda scrub. Combine about 2 tablespoons plain oats with 1 teaspoon baking soda. Mix with just enough water to make a paste, and apply to face. This scrub is gentle on the skin. The oatmeal absorbs oil and impurities on the surface of your skin, while the baking soda deep cleans your pores.
Wheat germ and applesauce mask. Combine equal parts wheat germ and natural applesauce (I usually do about 1 tablespoon of each). Gently spread this mixture over your clean face. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The wheat germ gently exfoliates while the apple provides nutrients to your skin.
Avocado face mask. This is the easiest one. Smash up half an avocado and spread over your face. Put some cucumber slices over your eyes while you let all that avocado goodness sink in. Rinse after 10-15 minutes. This treatment is both nourishing and moisturizing, leaving you with soft, healthy skin.
Strawberry face mask. Okay, so this one might be just as easy as the avocado one. Smash up a few strawberries, and apply to the face. Be careful with the juice, though, since you don't want it dripping on your shirt. This one is soothing if you have a bad case of sunburn. Or even a mild case. Even if you don't have sunburn, strawberries help reduce the oil in your face. They are also a great remedy for under eye circles and puffiness.
I like these recipes because they are easy-peasy, and the ingredients aren't hard to come by. Feel free to try your own combinations to see what works best for your skin. You can also try adding other foods to the mix. Lemon juice is a natural astringent, for example.
In any case, you can feel great about using homemade scrubs, cleansers, and masks because they are natural and inexpensive. Give it a whirl!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
hey look, your cool :D
So, im super into those never heard of singers, they have a certain charm i love. they're not all over the place and in some ways that just makes them even more specail to me-even though i honestly would love to see them succeed. but here are a few of my personal favorites...
Joe Brooks
Romance on a Rocketship (they're a little more funky, but i like it)
Victor Kim (okay, so he IS famous. but not for singing!)
oh. this one just makes me melt <3
The Summer Set
Brighten
Noah and the Whale (okay this is the only song i know by them, but i like this song)
Taylor Berrett
well, you get the idea. i obsessively find these people sometimes. theyre amazing. i love the hidden talents that are out there. all of these people are talented. and some of them just happen to be beautiful. jussayin, it doesnt hurt.
Joe Brooks
Romance on a Rocketship (they're a little more funky, but i like it)
Victor Kim (okay, so he IS famous. but not for singing!)
oh. this one just makes me melt <3
The Summer Set
Brighten
Noah and the Whale (okay this is the only song i know by them, but i like this song)
Taylor Berrett
well, you get the idea. i obsessively find these people sometimes. theyre amazing. i love the hidden talents that are out there. all of these people are talented. and some of them just happen to be beautiful. jussayin, it doesnt hurt.
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