Sh*t Liz Lemon Says
“Somebody bring me some ham!”
My brother falls down the basement stairs all the time because he’s a giant and doesn’t look where he’s going. I find this hilarious, and so do my sisters.
It’s nice to be home.
Bryan’s birthday is next week, but I’m going to be in Canada for the next 2 weeks and will miss his 25th birthday. So tonight we’re celebrating and I made him this cake from a recipe that I found. It turned out great, although mine is a little more lopsided than these perfect blog photos. I’m incredibly proud of myself for making something from scratch! The frosting is AMAZING.
Fluffy Vanilla Cake with Whipped Vanilla Bean Frosting by Sweetapolita
(P.S. Did I ever mention that I am now a legal permanent resident of the United States?! All my paperwork is done and I can finally get a job here! All the more reason to eat cake.)
If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.
Jane Austen, Emma
Bryan and I went out for dinner tonight. As we were waiting for our food, we were surprised by how many couples were sitting directly beside each other as they ate. This was so bizarre and awkward-looking to both of us, but maybe we are the weird ones. Do you guys normally sit beside your significant other at a restaurant?
The only possible benefits of this arrangement that I can think of are:
-both of you can people watch
-if you secretly can’t stand each other, I guess it’s nice not to look at each other’s faces while you eat
-easier covert groping
-possibly a feeling of intimacy as you bump elbows and gaze lovingly at the side view of your partner’s nose
Maybe this doesn’t bother anyone else. Enlighten me.
“Great designs always start with a sketch.”
-Jason WuThe Jason Wu for Target Poplin from sketch to dress
I can’t wait to get my hands on this dress.
Best Books I Read In 2011
I’ve been meaning to post this for a while now. I love when people post about what they’ve read because I’m constantly looking for something new. I read over 100 books in the past year, many of which I loved, but these are my favourites of the ones that were published in 2011. (I’m sure there are a ton of great ones that I’m missing, and you should let me know about them!) I’ll try and keep my thoughts on them short, so make sure to check out longer reviews of the books through the links.
1) The Night Circus- Erin Morgenstern
A beautifully written and absolutely enchanting tale about a magical circus and a rivalry between two illusionists…completely captivated me from the first few pages. If you read one new book this year, choose this one.
2) Ready Player One- Ernest Cline
Part quest, part love story mixed with 80’s nostalgia and video game geekery…what’s not to love? A true adventure story, perfectly paced, with incredibly likeable characters.
3) 1Q84- Haruki Murakami
Strange and mesmerizing multilayered dystopia involving parallel worlds and a mysterious cult…over 900 pages but worth the epic length.
4) Maphead: Charting the Wide Weird World of Geography Wonks- Ken Jennings
I was surprised by how much I loved reading this book, written by the Jeopardy legend. It’s full of fascinating information about everything from maps to geocaching to border disputes, politics, religion and history. You don’t have to love geography to be entertained by this book.
5) The Family Fang- Kevin Wilson
A brilliantly original story about a family of performance artists who sacrifice family life for art. Funny and quirky, they reminded me of the Tenenbaums and the Bluths.
6) Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children- Ransom Riggs
An abandoned orphanage, a mysterious island, and a collection of strange photographs…this is an amazingly creative novel that mixes fiction and haunting vintage photography for a reading experience unlike any other.
7) The Visible Man- Chuck Klosterman
The plot centers around a psych patient who claims he can become invisible, and his therapist who becomes obsessed with his stories to the point where her marriage and career are threatened. Fast-paced, humourous and perceptive.
8) The Dovekeepers- Alice Hoffman
Set in 70 C.E. Israel, this is a raw and heartbreaking story of four women whose lives intersect in the desert fortress of Masada…a beautiful account of history, survival, family, and sacrifice.
Did you know that you can freeze bubbles? These temperatures are perfect for using that left over bubble mix from the summer. Go outside on any day when it’s below 32 degrees F and try this: blow a bubble and then catch it on the bubble wand. Wait a few moments while it freezes- it will turn into a cool crystal ball before it shatters!
You can also make icy crystals with your bubble solution! To do this: dip a large loop in the bubble solution – but dont blow a bubble. Instead, watch the crystals grow. The will form a lattice structure!
Too cold to go outside? You can learn how to make your own crystal ball bubbles in the freezer with soap by checking out the site below…
(via subcreation)
