Thursday, December 31, 2009
2010 is Approaching
Biggest Snowman EVER
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Winter Wonderland
Sunday, December 27, 2009
The Highlight of My Weekend
I’m sure few, if any, of you are Packer fans but I was just in Green Bay this weekend for the football game. I’m a pretty big fan and the games are always fun. I have been to numerous games and they all are great but this last one topped ‘em all.
First of all, I looked horrific. It was snowy, windy and a chilly 27 degrees so I was bundled up from head to toe.
But at the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter, they started playing that song Jump Around that always gets everyone out of their seats dancing. Well I was one of them and was caught on camera… you could even see me on the Jumbotron. How cool is that?
Homeward Bound
Friday, December 25, 2009
It’s My Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To
First of all-Happy Holidays to all of our followers!
Today is my 21st birthday!! Yes, it’s on Christmas. Now don’t be confused by the title here, I’m not crying or sad or anything, just thought it fit with my message. I get the short end of the birthday stick every year, but not this year, no! Every year I deal with the ever-popular phrase “MERRY CHRISTMAS, oh by the way happy birthday” and this is the year I say enough. I am going to enjoy this day to the fullest and that means saying no to a few things:
- No Mom, I can’t help cook today, it’s my birthday.
- No Dad, I can’t clear the table today, it’s my birthday.
- No Andy (brother), I can’t baby-sit for our little rascal cousins today, it’s my birthday.
Yes, it sounds a little selfish but so what, if for any one day of the year you can be selfish, it’s your birthday.
Basically, I am going to milk this as long as I can get away with it (which means in my family, probably about 30 seconds till the laughs break out and I’ll be in an apron with dozens of wild children jumping all over me).
But for these few moments of pure happiness, I am lovin it!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas Eve!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Last Minute Christmas Shopping or Fighting Off the Beasts
Just Call Her Marley II
I just arrived home and it was quite a welcome… from my psychotic dog. I actually think she may be worse than that dog Marley from Marley and Me. My dog Ruby is 7 months old and she is totally insane-she is even the worst dog in her obedience class. In the last week she has torn apart her memory foam bed (OK she’s a little spoiled), eaten aluminum soda cans, chewed up her invisible fence collar and stole a package from the mailman, leaving us to find it completely torn to shreds. Just today, as my brother was making Jell-O, she jumped up to the counter and was inches away from enjoying the sugary powder (I can only imagine what could of happened with all that sugar). Besides the fact that she’s up for America’s Naughtiest Dog, she’s pretty cute, huh? But nonetheless, I think she may flunk out of doggie school.
Monday, December 21, 2009
The 'Losing It' Factor
First of all, I dedicate this to my good friend Meredith. No matter how crazy you are, I love every bit of it and am right there with you!
In the midst of finals week you see it all: caffeine highs and lows, sleepless bodies wandering the halls, packed library and frantic students running to turn in their papers at the last possible second. It happens every semester and even though we always manage to make it through, we are continuously thinking “How the heck am I supposed to finish on time?” We look to all sorts of things (Red Bull anyone) and hope that it has magical powers to kick our butts into gear but in a way all that caffeine only adds to the ‘losing it’ factor. It was only today that I saw numerous people who were losing it, including myself. A friend of mine forgot to zip her pants up, I tripped up the stairs with coffee in my hands and spilt everywhere (not a pretty sight, oh and like you’ve never done it before), we forget where we put things and practically break down until we realize they’re in our pants pockets. The key is to keep your sanity by just laughing at yourself and knowing that an entire month of not having to enter the school is waiting for you. Good luck on the rest of your finals and for those of you who are done, Happy Holidays!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
On the Fifth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me
With just 5 days till Christmas, I think each and every one of us is excited for the big day. I know I am! I cannot believe how fast Christmas comes up every year and this year is no exception. The only thing that gets a little tough is the fact that I have gotten a total of one gift so far and with the two days I have left to shop at home, every store will be pure pandemonium. I’m running out of ideas for my loved ones and my original, usually ingenious gift giving ways have come to a screeching halt. Are you still allowed to give ‘one hug’ coupons after the age of 10?
We Found Mimsy's Father
Perusing the coffee table books at Barnes & Noble we came across a book that was just too funny to walk past. ‘Extraordinary Chickens’ was it’s name and gracing the cover was this ridiculous looking chicken. We had to share it with all of you along with the fact that I’m pretty sure he’s Mims’ long lost dad.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Ahh... The Joy of Cooking
A friend of mine decided to make dinner for her boyfriend tonight and because she is not exactly what you would call an ‘experienced cook’, I decided to help her out (not that I’m much better). We decided on lasagna, which seemed like an easy and delicious meal. Well, let’s just say that no matter how many people you have working on a meal, it does not guarantee it to turn out as you imagine. Regardless of the odds stacked against us, we managed to create quite the lasagna. Yes that right Rachel Ray… you better watch your back! Not only was it delicious… it turns out that we are quite entertaining as chefs. Reciting 'bam' and 'pow' every step of the way just as our Four Fathers did. It’s only a matter of time before we’re on Food Network.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Are You Rave-N? Cause Heck Yes We Were!!!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Note to ALL of Our Followers...
Guest Blog: Flash Me Some "Do Me" Eyes
This weeks topic of discussion is the one-night stare phenomena. Because I am more partial to the female species being that I am one, I will verbally demonstrate the happenings of a one-night stare. The night is designated as ladies night, we gather all our most eligible and fabulous girlfriends for a night out on the town. After hours of bathing, lathering, foofing, and eyelining we make our way to the most crowded bars.
This is where the games begin. Once we arrive we immediately assess our surroundings, taking note of the couples, who’s with who, and most importantly the group of single guys who just ordered a round of drinks from the bar. We find an area with open seating and begin to indulge in our own cocktails. We laugh, we talk, and after accomplishing what might possibly be the worst karaoke interpretation of Shania Twains ‘Man I feel like a woman’ you spot him, the tall scruffy blonde making eye contact with you from across the room.
First you play coy, look away, and try your damndest to look cute while cracking jokes with the girls regarding your inability to control your vocal cords when under the influence. A few minutes pass you reapply that glossy pout of yours, look in his direction and once again your eyes lock. You are flattered, curious, and very much interested in this mysterious mountain man who can’t seem to get enough.
But soon bar time approaches and those stares that have continued throughout the night have been nothing more than that, Stares. The crowd slowly exits the bustling bar like cattle, as the bouncers and bartenders harass you as if you just stepped foot into ‘the buckle’. The next thing you know your fabulous self grabs your handbag and gathers the girls to hail the next available taxi, leaving without a name or number from mister sassy pants who made no effort to introduce himself. Now to be completely honest we women are very much capable of approaching a man, but in truth we wished to be wooed so we defiantly wait to no avail.
Now boys, take out your paper and pen because I have a few notes for you. If a woman spends the entire night making eye contact with you, and doesn’t have an obvious look of disgust upon her face that is your cue to go and approach her. After a few moments of casual conversation and you find yourself interested in the woman, then you ask for her number and follow up with an invitation to meet again. Now, when I say an ‘invitation’ that excludes “We should hang out sometime” or “ Call me this weekend if you plan on going out’. A woman doesn’t go to the bar to meet quality guy friends who want to chill and talk about the latest version of Halo, a woman wants you to take her to dinner, a movie, go for a cup of coffee, and if money is an issue there are no excuses we live next to one of the largest lakes in the world and therefore a night on the boardwalk can be much more appealing than a five course meal.
-Trudy Weigel
Monday, December 7, 2009
Dance of Life by Edvard Munch
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Downside of Art History
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Quote of the Day
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The Ones that Got Away
Why Am I So Addicted... Is It A Negative Or A Positive? You Decide...
Monday, November 30, 2009
Mimsy's 26th Birthday is Upon Us
Hot Stillscape for Six Colors, 7th Avenue Style
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Quote of the Day
Friday, November 27, 2009
Old Friends or New Foes
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
My Life as a German Student
Monday, November 23, 2009
Dumb and Happy
These two words some up our personalities perfectly. We are just plain ol’ dumb and happy and that’s the way we like it. You see, life throws so much at you everyday and our philosophy is to just be happy with what you got! So we have decided we would rather be dumb and happy than smart and sad. I think most would agree!!
A Day in the Life of a College Student
Any college student can respect this hilarious story. As a student low on cash, I despise grocery shopping. I hate buying the paper towels, the toilet paper, and any other necessity. Well my friend is not a fan of this ‘shopping’ either. She has been out of toilet paper for four days now! Guess what she’s been using…
Loose leaf paper! O.U.C.H!!! Just a typical week.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Quote of the Day
Christmas Anyone... I Think So!!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Library Pandemonium
After a few very unproductive nights in the library this week, I have decided that I am probably the worst student in the history of studying. Not only have I disrupted the entire 4th floor (quite the hoppin’ place) but I have managed to make a fool of myself on multiple occasions. I should be banned from being anywhere silent and have duct tape handy 24/7!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Who finds this attractive? Anyone…that’s what I thought!
If this next blog turns into a rant- apologies ahead of time. You may be familiar with the ever-present booty shorts/Ugg boots combo that so many girls seem to wear around this tundra-esque campus. Not sure what is going on here ladies- are your feet that extremely cold and your legs that scalding hot? I’m sorry but this NEVER looks good on anyone and I am sick to death of seeing freshman girls wandering the halls in the cold days of winter with nothing on but an ugly top, shorts short enough to see the booty, bare legs and a pair of worn out Uggs. C’mon ladies-pull it together! We're supposed to be the fashionable gender, right?
Who Says Exes Bring Out the Worst in Us...
This is going to sound terrible, but I think we all take part… that is if you’re a normal girl with any emotions whatsoever! We all know that guys usually move on first from a relationship or dating experience- well the last guy that I was seeing (casually, but that doesn’t matter) decided to one-up me with a teeny-tiny, blonde chickadee. Now, I am usually the get-over-it-and-do-better kind of gal but I couldn’t help myself- so I christened her “skinny little blonde whore”, a.k.a B-DUBS. It sounds terrible, I know, but how else am I supposed to move on and feel better about my life- Mims is only good for so much!
"B-Dubs" are everywhere on this campus. They are the unavoidable frizzed-out, fried-out hair that is not one bit au naturale. I’m not saying that anyone with blonde hair is automatically a "B-Dubs", but we all know whom those overpopulated and over-bleached ladies are.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Dating No-No's
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Just What Exactly is Fake Dating You Ask...
Fact or Fairytale? A Guest Blog from Our Friend Trudy Weigel
Relationships. What can one say about relationships? They are confusing, frustrating, messy, inconvenient, bring out the worst in people, and sometimes, just sometimes worth it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a hater of love (or what we mistake for love), but over the years I have accumulated chronicles of the what not’s, and the never go there’s in this treacherous world of dating.
The most infamous of dating urban legends is the “Fairytale a la Broad” also known as long distance dating. We all have that girlfriend, the one who comes home after meeting someone by accident, and all of a sudden she is seeing stars. After what feels like an eternity of explaining exactly how they met, she mentions that he is from Alabama and leaves in two days, but ends with the good news, which is that he promises to call her when he returns home. As a woman I feel it is my obligation to my fellow sex to say with confidence that this is never going to work. Let’s get real. You met him at a bar, most likely after throwing back a few drinks, you had great conversation, a couple laughs, and best of all “sparks,” which all too often is really indigestion, but tomato/tomato, or however that saying goes. You have one MIRACULOUS weekend, and before you know it he’s on a plane back home. Weeks go by with text messages, and the occasional phone call, and bam! The next moment your friend is talking about how she needs a change of scenery and is considering finding a job in Alabama after she graduates in May.
Now ladies, and gentlemen if this fits your scenario, let’s be honest. There are no jobs is Alabama. And the most disturbing of all is that you think you’ve found the “one” just because every Friday night he drunk texts you the oh so romantic line of “Goodnight Beautiful.” Let’s raise the bar a little bit, shall we? Quickly I will sum up the outcome of this one-sided relationship. He stops calling, and she vents about this to her uninterested friends for weeks on end. He goes out with the guys, no qualms about it. She goes out but checks her phone every 23 seconds to see if he has called. Long story short, it doesn’t work. If you’re lucky you might have a couple cousins marrying each other in a town near his own, and possibly you’ll have another romantic tryst, but the calls stop, so do the cheesy texts, and seven and a half months later she’s finally over it. All because of thirty hours or so with a man who she barely knows.
Whatever happened to having a great night with great company and enjoying it for that, with no strings attached? Well, I blame society for brainwashing us with all those romantic Disney movies, all those damn damsels in distress who get carried away by a prince on some snazzy horse, a modern day prince who just so happened to be the heir to the Super 8 motel chain. Well I say enough! It’s time we start approaching life with a little more reason, and a little less fairytale. That’s that, and I’m sticking to it.
Love Always….or at least until next week,
Miss M (aka Trudy Weigel)
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