February 8th, 2010
Reader Ace: “Who’s doing the Superbowl halftime show? Is that Billy Joel?”
elaney: “The Who sings Teenage Wasteland?! I thought that was sung by a teenybopper. You know, ‘her name is Noel…’”
Disgusted guy in a black t-shirt that looked like he knew a lot about music: “That’s Teenage Dirtbag.”
Male Reader: “elaney, who are you cheering for?”
elaney: “Well, it was really a decision between Girls Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson (married to Colt’s player Hank Baskett) and Kim Kardashian (dates Reggie Bush). I’m more of a Khloe fan, so I I decided to root for the Colts.
Male Reader (blank expression then pregnant pause): “Don’t ever tell another guy what you just told me.”
Reader Melby: “I want to buy bottles of Drew Brees tears.”
February 5th, 2010
Everyone has them. The inexplicable day when everything you put on looks. completely. horrible. Your skin tone looks weird; your hair looks bad. No one else will notice these subtle changes, but you are instantly and acutely aware of how much more attractive you were a mere 24 hours ago. Clothing Crisis! What to do? You can’t fight them, but you can prepare. Have a very plain outfit ready. Jeans, black top. J.Crew kind of day for us. Looks like the same for Jessica Alba. What do you do?!
February 4th, 2010
“A high maintenance woman don’t want no maintenance man.” – Toby Keith, quoted frequently by [insert brother who cannot be named on elaney]
After being called high maintenance lately, and being completely taken aback, we proceeded to think of all the reasons why we are so not. Listed them. Argued the point. Called it a day. (Cue Carrie Bradshaw like reflection) then later that day, we got to thinking about high maintenance women. What it means to be hm, characteristics, etc. And we were forced to admit something to ourselves….elaney girls might be a little high maintenance. So we created a checklist that you can review to rate yourself on the HM Litmus Test and compare against our answers:
- When you get to spin class late and all the bikes are taken, even if you don’t like it show on your face, do you sort of think you should still get a bike? Yes! We were here before NY Resolutioners!!
- Do you remember every detail of the day you got your first nice bag and did it kind of change your life a little? The days brings a smile and a gentle hum of “Louie, Louie…”
- When you were growing up, did your parents do things like let you blow out a candle and read “The Night Before Christmas” every night before bed since your birthday and Christmas were your favorite days of the year? Uh, didn’t everyone’s parents do that?
- Even if you aren’t afraid to get dirty, like the outdoors ect., do you find yourself talking about these things ad naseum so that everyone in your life is fully informed? But, aren’t people interested in that…?
- Do you get a mani or a pedi at least once every two weeks? Is it so bad to think your nails look better painted? The polish change is only $5!
- Can you leave the house without makeup? Yes! Finally…
- When you expect to see people you know? Bah! No way. Do you know how many times eMum has said “You never know when you might meet someone?”
Verdict: in moderation, even a little HM is okay. :)
February 2nd, 2010
Maybe it’s because we love eMum, maybe it’s because we like to channel our inner forty-something, but we’ve always had a little thing for the Mom bag. Then, after seeing an uber stylish looking young lady carrying an old school Dooney & Burke, we’re thinking about brown bagging it Mom style. So, what do you think about this Cole Haan bag, 50% off for $178?
February 2nd, 2010
We looooove the Academy Awards. So much so that when we watch them, we still think about chasing the childhood dream and becoming an actress and moving to LA (after passing the age limit for the Miss America pageant – it’s all we have). This year they’ve switched it up and nominated 10 films for best picture. Just announced this morning, what do you think will win?!
- Avatar
- The Blind Side
- District 9
- An Education
- The Hurt Locker
- Inglorious Bastards
- Precious
- A Serious Man
- Up
- Up in the Air
