Okay, so I know that this show is sooo trashy at times, but for some reason I can't get enough of the drama. And really after the episode I just saw it is time to finally blog about it. So this season, thus far, has had quite the drama and goings on. We got two new ladies, and well we still have Kim.
I have to say that Phaedra is really an interesting woman to me. I think Cynthia called it when she said that Phaedra is her biggest cheerleader. She keeps talking about how much a Southern Belle she is, and how she loves the classier things because of how she was raised. She says it so much though, that it almost makes me wonder if it's true. Like actually, your parents are pastors who raised you in a normal home, but because you have such a high profile job and are around all of these people, you feel the need to impress and let everyone know that you are Miss Manners and the like.
So I, for the most part, got over her constant ribbing of her husband growing up in a white home. I do realize that there are probably differences, however I was raised in a white home and I would say I can appreciate the finer things. Her talking about how her husband is used to canned food because of his white upbringing, are we sure this isn't from his prison days? I mean last I checked the prisoners aren't eating Wulf Gang Puck in prison, though if we let the ACLU know that might have that changed quickly. I mean my parents have always made nice wholesome food, and now I do the same. I think that is probably more of a social upbringing then anything to do with color.
So her baby shower...can we really call it that? 150-200 guests that is insane, but great for the baby. Think of everything that baby is going to have. Though I do hope a few of them pulled together for some big ticket items, how many stuffed animals does a kid need? Then she has ballerina's and everything else. I am sure she appreciates the arts, but how about throwing that party at a different day. I liked how all of the other ladies put it, sit down, open your presents, and eat some cake. This doesn't need to look like your second wedding. And the rhinestones on the eye. I am all about bling and glitter and looking fabulous, but that was a bit much. She has such beautiful eyes, do they really need to be bedazzled?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Gap Toothed Bride and Other News
So apparently Hillary Duff's tooth fell out three hours before her wedding, so she told Ellen DeGeneres. Now I don't watch Ellen, so I don't know the whole story, just what People Magazine printed. Does anyone else find this odd? I mean what were you doing three hours before your wedding that your tooth fell out? I mean you would either have to have rotting teeth, have hit it extremely hard, or pulled it out?
Onto the next rant, Lindsay Lohan. Yes, we all need to say a prayer for that girl, but I almost think jail would have been good for her. Why is she any better than any other junkie? What the court really needs to do is get her clean and away from her destructive family and around people who actually care for her.
OC Housewives news, Vicki split from Donn. This seems so weird after the vow renewal. I never like to see a marriage dissolve, but from the way the show painted it, Donn was last on Vickie's list. Now my question is how long before he and Gena are dating? Does anyone else remember how Gena seemed to think Donn was a catch?? Anyone else remember that?
Last: Kim Kardashian's $1 million birthday cake. I mean really? I was glad to hear she had nothing to do with it, and thought they should give her a cupcake and donate the rest. But considering this girl just had a week of Birthday parties, shouldn't she have donated some of that money? You know maybe I should start talking with Mark. My birthday is a week apart from Valentine's day, maybe this is the perfect way to incorporate love and my birthday. We better call a planner.
Onto the next rant, Lindsay Lohan. Yes, we all need to say a prayer for that girl, but I almost think jail would have been good for her. Why is she any better than any other junkie? What the court really needs to do is get her clean and away from her destructive family and around people who actually care for her.
OC Housewives news, Vicki split from Donn. This seems so weird after the vow renewal. I never like to see a marriage dissolve, but from the way the show painted it, Donn was last on Vickie's list. Now my question is how long before he and Gena are dating? Does anyone else remember how Gena seemed to think Donn was a catch?? Anyone else remember that?
Last: Kim Kardashian's $1 million birthday cake. I mean really? I was glad to hear she had nothing to do with it, and thought they should give her a cupcake and donate the rest. But considering this girl just had a week of Birthday parties, shouldn't she have donated some of that money? You know maybe I should start talking with Mark. My birthday is a week apart from Valentine's day, maybe this is the perfect way to incorporate love and my birthday. We better call a planner.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Missouri on the roads.
After having lived in three states, it has become a trait to examine how people in different states drive. This trait I have definitely inherited from my mother. So let's examine this shall we?
California, well we are all in a race to get somewhere, and pretty much self consumed jerks, who cut you off and race ahead of the line, just sure that we'll be the ones to beat traffic and get there first. Californians are a little too enthusiastic about merging, they don't care if there isn't room for you to get over, they are coming into your lane any ways. And hey at least we all know how to speed together, except for the overly cautious and Prius drivers.
Idaho, well they don't know how to merge at all. It's like they are waiting for a signed invitation to get onto the freeway. It doesn't help that nobody actually moves over so there is a chance of you being able to get on the freeway. So you better be good at eyeballing it.
Then we come to Washington. My mother didn't think that there were any worse drivers until we moved to Washington. How can people who pretty much deal with rain EVERY day, be so scared of it. When they get on the roadways they all act like they have never seen precipitation before. As if that weren't bad enough, there is no knowledge of why the fast lane was created. You have people going 10mph under the speed limit sitting out in the left lane, and no clue that perhaps their best placement would be in the right lane. And they wonder why they have such bad traffic. Washingtonians are weird mergers, halfway between an Idaho and a California. They want an invitation, but then get fed up and agressively attack whatever space may or may not be there. So obviously traffic is a nightmare. Add in some Canadian drivers (I'm not even going to open that can of worms) and you have one big mess.
So now let's look at Missouri, at least the St. Louis area. Okay, first off, these people LOVE their horns. They will honk because they don't like what you are doing. Example A: Today I was coming home from my run in the park. They are doing construction on a street called Skinker, so in my direction it narrows down to one lane. I was behind a semi, and coming up to a light where I need to turn right. There were cones blocking the right lane almost all the way up to the light, and where they stopped the cones, there was only enough room for the semi, who needed to be in the right lane. This meant that I had to partially block the one lane because I couldn't get completely over. The lady behind me kept pounding on the horn. Now what am I supposed to do? I need to turn right so I can't just stay in the lane I was in, it's on the left hand side and goes straight. But there wasn't quite enough room for me to get over, so my little trunk had to stick out. Lay on your horn all you want, there is no other way this is going to play out.
Here's another shining example. Mark and I went to an event that didn't serve dinner. So afterwards, when it was late, we went to a drive-thru to get him something quick to eat. Now I am totally with everyone in that drive-thru, it could not have moved any slower. We are talking they took an order about once every ten minutes. We had four cars in front of us, and by the time we got to the speaker we have about five more. While waiting, a car a couple cars behind us starts honking. Really, you're going to start honking. We're all trapped in this one little lane and we can only goes as fast as those serving us. Pipe down, you'll get your fatty burger and milkshake.
Next, there is the issue of people consistantly taking up two lanes. It's like no one understands that they are supposed to stay within the lines. We're not in Kindergarden here. I am constantly worried when I go to pass someone that they might come over on top of me.
Last, we have the aggressive behavior. They see a spot, and it doesn't matter that another car might becoming too closely, if they think it's their spot, the go for it. When getting on the freeway, same situation, they know how to merge, and they will merge on top of you if need be. Sadly, since I don't like to get in accidents, I have had way too many times where the horn and aggression come together. Someone decided for me that I should have pulled out in front of an oncoming car to claim a space, but I wasn't on the same page. So I have to sit there listening to their horn.
Okay, so there's my rant for the morning. Just remember when you come to Missouri, be prepared to be crazy on the roadway, all while doing the speed limit and honking your horn.
California, well we are all in a race to get somewhere, and pretty much self consumed jerks, who cut you off and race ahead of the line, just sure that we'll be the ones to beat traffic and get there first. Californians are a little too enthusiastic about merging, they don't care if there isn't room for you to get over, they are coming into your lane any ways. And hey at least we all know how to speed together, except for the overly cautious and Prius drivers.
Idaho, well they don't know how to merge at all. It's like they are waiting for a signed invitation to get onto the freeway. It doesn't help that nobody actually moves over so there is a chance of you being able to get on the freeway. So you better be good at eyeballing it.
Then we come to Washington. My mother didn't think that there were any worse drivers until we moved to Washington. How can people who pretty much deal with rain EVERY day, be so scared of it. When they get on the roadways they all act like they have never seen precipitation before. As if that weren't bad enough, there is no knowledge of why the fast lane was created. You have people going 10mph under the speed limit sitting out in the left lane, and no clue that perhaps their best placement would be in the right lane. And they wonder why they have such bad traffic. Washingtonians are weird mergers, halfway between an Idaho and a California. They want an invitation, but then get fed up and agressively attack whatever space may or may not be there. So obviously traffic is a nightmare. Add in some Canadian drivers (I'm not even going to open that can of worms) and you have one big mess.
So now let's look at Missouri, at least the St. Louis area. Okay, first off, these people LOVE their horns. They will honk because they don't like what you are doing. Example A: Today I was coming home from my run in the park. They are doing construction on a street called Skinker, so in my direction it narrows down to one lane. I was behind a semi, and coming up to a light where I need to turn right. There were cones blocking the right lane almost all the way up to the light, and where they stopped the cones, there was only enough room for the semi, who needed to be in the right lane. This meant that I had to partially block the one lane because I couldn't get completely over. The lady behind me kept pounding on the horn. Now what am I supposed to do? I need to turn right so I can't just stay in the lane I was in, it's on the left hand side and goes straight. But there wasn't quite enough room for me to get over, so my little trunk had to stick out. Lay on your horn all you want, there is no other way this is going to play out.
Here's another shining example. Mark and I went to an event that didn't serve dinner. So afterwards, when it was late, we went to a drive-thru to get him something quick to eat. Now I am totally with everyone in that drive-thru, it could not have moved any slower. We are talking they took an order about once every ten minutes. We had four cars in front of us, and by the time we got to the speaker we have about five more. While waiting, a car a couple cars behind us starts honking. Really, you're going to start honking. We're all trapped in this one little lane and we can only goes as fast as those serving us. Pipe down, you'll get your fatty burger and milkshake.
Next, there is the issue of people consistantly taking up two lanes. It's like no one understands that they are supposed to stay within the lines. We're not in Kindergarden here. I am constantly worried when I go to pass someone that they might come over on top of me.
Last, we have the aggressive behavior. They see a spot, and it doesn't matter that another car might becoming too closely, if they think it's their spot, the go for it. When getting on the freeway, same situation, they know how to merge, and they will merge on top of you if need be. Sadly, since I don't like to get in accidents, I have had way too many times where the horn and aggression come together. Someone decided for me that I should have pulled out in front of an oncoming car to claim a space, but I wasn't on the same page. So I have to sit there listening to their horn.
Okay, so there's my rant for the morning. Just remember when you come to Missouri, be prepared to be crazy on the roadway, all while doing the speed limit and honking your horn.
Monday, October 18, 2010
The First Tamale
Well okay, I decided to use my time to start blogging about my life here in St Louis, Missouri, but also all of the television that I watch, as well as pop culture events. Since I seem to watch all of the guilty pleasure television (that I know you're all watching) I thought, what the heck why not put my thoughts down. Also, since I am fresh off my move, why not chronicle my day-to-day journies of looking for a job, navigating my way around a foreign city, and just living life in general.
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