February 26th, 2010
One of the most glorious things about spring is waking up in the morning with a smile on your face and a skip in your step. This morning, despite being Day 4 sans Diet Coke, the day felt so full of potential. It’s Friday! The weekend is here! Can’t get enough of Train’s “Hey Soul Sister” and life is good. So elaney ladies…whether it’s Vandy beating UGA or the most beautiful day outside your window…what has you you smiling today? And what music is on your “Happy Day Playlist?”
The Random Assortment of Music That Has Become…the Happy Day Playlist (of the moment):
“Us” – Regina Specktor
“Hey Soul Sister” – Train
“Evacuate the Dance Floor” – Cascada
“How Will I Know?” – Whitney Houston
“Imma Be” – Black Eyed Peas
“Motown Philly” – Boys II Men
“Arise My Soul Arise” – Indelible Grace
“The World Spins Madly On” – The Weepies
“If You Could Read My Mind” – 54 Soundtrack
“Baby Baby” – Amy Grant
“Let My Love Open the Door” – Pete Townschend
“The Right Kind of Wrong” – LeAnn Rimes
“Bad Romance” – Lady Gaga
“Haven’t Met You Yet” – Michael Buble (yes we realize how lame this is, but just TRY running to it. guarantee your ponytail will be swinging before the chorus)
“Must’ve Been Love” – Roxette
February 11th, 2010
“Fools words and fools faces are always seen in public places.” - emum, when first told about elaneymedia.com
Even emum will admit, the days of avoiding publicizing your inner dialog are over and gone. And one of our favorite things to do is open up the floor to our readers to share the questions that come their their minds as well!! ask elaney days are always fun! Let’s hear the things you wonder as you wander, and we will have the interns answer all your questions. Happy Thursday!
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. :)
October 21st, 2009
We’re out of ideas, and since we had to fire all the interns, we need some help! What do you want to read about on elaney? Questions? Need recommendations? Puzzled about a fashion dilemma? Looking for a good place to dine? Let us know! We will find you an answer.
July 8th, 2009
We’re out of ideas again, and we let the interns off for a little summer vacation this week. eMum and eBrothers are occupied and unable to provide interesting fodder on life as a woman in your twenties. So, dear readers, please do tell – what do you want to know more about?!?
