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January 31, 2014 MandyLeave a comment

Happy Friday! How can it simultaneously feel like this has been the world’s longest week, yet I’ve somehow accomplished so little? All signs, yet again, point to me overcommitting myself. But that’s no one’s problem but my own. Switching topics; here are some of my favorite things around the inter nets this week:

Everyone’s seen it by now, but the Full House men reunite for a commercial. And that’ll be a YES, PLEASE to John Stamos in boxers.
From Jezebel: how often do you need to shower? Up my alley because #never.
I’m a Shoshanna, so I’m naturally obsessed with this.
Some healthyish super bowl snacks that I’ll never have enough patience to make.
My reliance on the snooze button has reached an unhealthy level. Some good advice on how to kick the habit.
Numbers 21, 25, 45 AND NUMBER FREAKING 12. I like TV. I’ve said that on here before? Okay then.

Lists, Loves & Links

January 15, 2014 MandyLeave a comment

TGIW. From my local bodega guy verifying I was over the age of 18 to buy alcohol (what?) to being a reluctant third wheel on a first date 15 feet away from my bed, I’m seriously ready for a “weekend.” Even if my weekend does fall on Thursday/Friday. Regardless, here are some fun articles (mostly about the GGs… sorry I’m not) that have kept me entertained this week!

11 Best Quotes from the Amy + Tina’s GG’s monologue according to Hello Giggles.
22 Best Celeb Instagrams from the GG’s evening.
The ranking of Amy + Tina’s jokes from the entire night.
NOT GG RELATED! Meet the Women Giving Cards Against Humanity a Makeover.
And lastly/the most directly related to my life: The 8 Things to Remember when Everything Goes Wrong.

The end. Enjoy the rest of your work-week, humans!

Lists, Loves & Links: Entertainment Edition

January 8, 2014 MandyLeave a comment

It’s Wednesday! Which is actually the Friday of my workweek and I’m very much looking forward to utilizing my “weekend” now that I’m finally starting to feel like a mostly formed human again *knocks on wood*. Anyways, today’s list of mid-week links I love all share one popular theme. Any guesses?

These thirteen TV shows that were originally titled something else.
Mindy Kaling’s reaction to all of the uproar on her Elle photo shoot is soooo Mindy Kaling (perfect).
As the most predictable move ever, Sasheer Zamata gets cast on SNL. Do yourself a favor; only read the comment section if you want to drown yourself later. And then don’t do that either.
What Carrie Bradshaw is to fashionistas, Carrie Brownstein is to…a lot of different things.
Annnnnd last but not least, OF COURSE Tina and a feisty Amy address the usual interviewer BS and answer some pre-Golden Globes questions. Love.

WHO ELSE IS PUMPED FOR SUNDAY AT 8PM ON NBC? I CANNOT SUPPRESS MY ELATION.

Lists, Loves & Links

November 20, 2013 MandyLeave a comment

My motto until “Christmas break” as I’m calling it is “if Lena Dunham can get through dating a man who wears fedoras, I can make it to 2014.” That’s where my life feels like it’s at right now, so go ahead, judge.

Here are some of my favorite things circling the web this week:

Harry Potter butterbeer at Starbucks? Read to believe.
If you live in the NYC region and are interested in winning a Manhattan Helicopter ride, check this out! Easy as snapping an Instagram picture.
Are you, like me, trying to get back into shape? This excellent post explains who you should be doing it for.
I’m having a rough day, so for funzies: things that scare NYers. LOL to “subway drip” and brokers.
In the same vein, things that some Cali chick does and does not miss about NY. Not that I’m considering leaving…
BUT IF I DO, here’s Cupcakes & Cashmere’s [plane] carry-on essentials!

Lazy Links Wednesday

November 6, 2013November 7, 2013 MandyLeave a comment

Blerg, it’s late — here’s just a few links to wrap up your Wednesday:

Because we all love millennials and want them to thrive, here’s an article on the best places for them (us) to find success.
This is a few weeks old, but here’s proving the gallons of coffee my colleagues and I consume on the reg. is actually a good thing.
Being a woman is cool, especially due to “The days when your bra and panties match and it literally feels like you could become President as a direct result of this.”
Some Tina life-lessons and stuff.
Grumpy Cat [the Dwarf Cat] meets Grumpy [the Dwarf] and it’s the cutest thing in the world.

Something better in store for tomorrow. Promise.

Lists, Loves & Links

October 30, 2013 MandyLeave a comment

I’m still in the process of getting used to my new work schedule, so I spent the greater part of yesterday thinking it was Wednesday. You can imaging my confusion when I didn’t see my mom post her weekly “hump day” status on Facebook. Something to look forward to later this morning, I guess. Regardless, here are some links I’ve been enjoying this week.

18 foods that are allegedly the best NYC has to offer. If I don’t get Artichoke pizza by the week’s end, I may spontaneously combust.
Only the fiercest selfie/photo-bomb combo of all time.
In the holiday spirit, in case you have nothing to do today and/or tomorrow, here are Lauren Conrad’s favorite Halloween flicks.
In the [lesser-known, but still equally important] OTHER holiday spirit, yesterday was National Cat Day. They deserve it.
And last but not least, here’s a fantastic article [aimed at women] about things you should never say in the workplace in order to be more assertive and viewed as an equal. It’s a little controversial, but it definitely was an eye-opener for me.

Lists, Loves & Links

October 24, 2013October 24, 2013 MandyLeave a comment

Links, links, links!

Are selfies art? Apparently, they will be one day.
Then and now, cast reunions from select TV series’. Did you favorite show make the list?
While I can’t relate to everything on this list, acting ladylike is a definite stretch for me some days.
Speaking of ladies, these are some pretty upsetting screenshots showing how prevalent sexism is in our culture, worldwide.
And lastly, because pop culture is fun, here are some low-key celeb couples you may not know are dating. I obviously knew about Nick Kroll + Amy because we’re besties, but just incase you didn’t… ;)

Lists, Loves & Links: LATE Edition Because I’m the Worst

October 16, 2013 MandyLeave a comment

I’ve been super busy with work things and life things, so I apologize for today’s very late in the day post. But alas, here are some links that have been keeping me from drowning into a deep, dark hole of a person this week:

I’m sure you’ve heard, but in this week’s Tina & Amy news: TWO MORE YEARS! TWO MORE YEARS. Gah. Tina & Amy: all day, everyday. Forever and ever, Amen.
Beer popularity in America. I find it hard to believe that New York isn’t one of the top drinking states.
For my fellow Parks & Rec fans, here’s the best Ron Swansonisms of the show.
Anthony Hopkins on ~~Jesus~~ Bryan Cranston & Breaking Bad’s stellar cast. My friend and I still regularly text as Jesse and Walt. It’s kind of ~~pathetic~~ amazing.

A few other fun facts in a listy format:

My building’s boiler has been out of commission for THREE DAYS. No hot water = no showering. So there’s that.
I think I may be in a serious relationship with carbs. It started as a joke, but I actually cant stop eating/drinking/thinking about them.
I have a business cell phone now — which, I know — #important. I’ve had the thing three days and have already managed to text a selfie to a number I thought was my personal line. Obviously, I don’t know my own phone number. Again for emphasis — #important

Basically, I’m the worst.

Columbus Day Blues

October 14, 2013 MandyLeave a comment

Happy Columbus Day! While many believe today’s holiday is for celebrating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, I know the true meaning: to commemorate the great city that is Columbus, Ohio. ;)

Although I didn’t exactly grow up in C-bus, my small hometown was a little under an hour away, so when describing where I’m from, it’s usually my default answer. Once my friends and I were of age to drive, we jetted South as often as we could and spent many weekends and summers in various Columbus neighborhoods, to add some kind of urban flair to our lives. To show my respect for the great capital of the Buckeye State, I’m going to make a list of the things I miss most about my almost home-city, Columbus.

Easton Town Center. Especially around the holidays. I loved it even when I worked there :)
Gallery Hopping in the Short North
Shakespeare in Schiller Park
Bento Go Go. (Cheap and amazing sushi which allegedly and sadly is no more.) I really just miss it because my friends and I posed in pictures like this there:

Bangs were a bad life choice. — Bangs were a bad life decision.

5. Jeni’s. How do I get my hands on some Cinderella Pumpkin ice cream, stat?
6. OSU Football. Duh.
7. Comfest: the best hippie festival in the state.
8. The Columbus Zoo
9. North Market
10. And because I’m a huge cheese-ball, the last but certainly not least thing on my list is all of my family and friends who live there. I’m definitely feeling more homesick than normal for central Ohio today. :(

This is the Government Shutdown (of Ultimate Destiny)

October 2, 2013 MandyLeave a comment

Am I the only one out there who sings “The Ultimate Showdown” in my head whenever I hear the phrase “Government Shutdown?” I’m not sure if it’s because the syllables line up, or if there’s a generous amount of prophesying happening there. Regardless, I’ll use any reason I can to resurface this gem, so you. are. welcome.

On a related note, because I know how much people LOVE when the government self-destructs, here’s a LIST of LINKS about the topic that’s inducing viral word-diarrhea of everyone’s personal political agenda as of late.

Here’s Jon Stewart comparing Republicans to the Giants and just overall being his objective self.
Americans weigh in on Obamacare v. the Affordable Care Act.
It’s hella long and everyone’s seen it by now, but SNL pokes fun at the fact no one knows what Obamacare is, does, or how to enroll.
Then there’s Twitter’s opinion.
And just in case you didn’t know, Elizabeth. Warren. Always. Wins.

P.S. Is word-diarrhea something people say? If not, how can we make that happen?