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 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 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. :)
January 29th, 2010
It’s been months since the last edition of elaney’s Favorite Things! So meet the latest – the Capri Blue, Volcano candle. As a girl who loves candles, in the morning, in the evening, at weddings, at parties, while reading in bed, etc, a candle needs to be pretty good to call it a favorite. For many years, Votivo in Red Currant was the pick (#18 on favorite things list), but Capri Blue trumped Red Currant in such an upset that we were willing to do back to back candles on the favorite things list. Boom. So check it out. It’s amazing.
January 22nd, 2010
There is a lot out there about how annoying people can be on facebook, how ridiculous the self expression is, how people might lose their jobs if they talk about how much the hate work anymore, etc. However, this article is pretty funny…check out GQ’s 18 People You’re Scared of on Facebook. If you have to pick one you are the most like…who is it?
