Soup Eyre

There are only two things in life that can make me swoon: (1) Michael Fassbender (2) challah bread. So, Tuesday night I lived the dream.

I call my dinner "modular grilled cheese." I never got around to actually cooking the thing, but who doesn't like a healthy side of cheese next to their bread and butter? Because sometimes it's just too hard to grill cheese and dream of being Mrs. Maren Fassbender all at the same time- (insert swoon)

In-N-Outlets

I am not close to my sister and I am a complete liar. Truth, my sister has been visiting from Boston for the last week and I couldn't be happier. Not only can she proudly sing any number from Follies while crossing an intersection (happened yesterday), she is insanely honest (direct quote: "Babies are so undignified"). To celebrate our reunion, we did what we always do. We went to the Gilroy outlets, ate In-N-Out, and then tried on ridiculous outfits. Oooh and yes, the dress I wore matched the In-N-Out logo. No, I did not plan it that way...I think.

Here's to reunions with fantabulous sisters. Sisters who sing in crosswalks, make fun of everything, and eat In-N-Out.

Time to Roadtrip

 For the last five years, each October, my mom and I hit the road to L.A. for a weekend of roller coasters, museums, and carbs. This year was no exception. Yes, I realize that October was a while ago (don't count how many months), but in the spirit of a belated Mother's Day, I wanted to share with you why my mom is the ultimate travel companion. 

Now, for the food portion of the trip. We have our favorite stand-bys: Europane in Pasadena, Julienne in San Marino, and of course, room service.

How adorable is she? I completely blame her for my addiction to room service. Seriously though, thanks, Sarah Jean. There is no one that I would rather laugh or travel with :)

Smorgasbord Monday

Hello, peoples of the world. Let's get to this thing called Monday.


In modern life, there are so many wonderful different types of wrecks: ship, car, emotional, etc. But, my favorite kind of wreck would have to be of the baking variety. I just discovered cakewrecks.com and I spend my days giggling at inappropriate pastries. Here is one of my favorites:

via cakewrecks.com

I consider it my lifelong curse that I was not born British or taller. Liam Neeson is both and Liam Neeson has also long been seen as an underrated comedic genius and list maker. At least, that's the way Liam Neeson sees it. Check out this scene from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchants' new BBC mocumentary: Life's Too Short

You know how everything comes back to Disney? Well, whoever worked on this next video is a genius. Now, I do not like the film Sin City. Quite frankly, I think it's a misogynistic ball of crap indicative of a machismo culture that characterizes its women as prostitutes deserving of mistreatment and disdain. But, if you like it, that's totally cool. No judgement... Stepping off my soapbox, this video is impressive. I like it. A lot.

Have a great week everyone and may it be filled with disastrous cakes, Liam Neeson, and dangerous mice.

Smorgasbord Monday

Is it still Monday? Yes! Well then, the time has come the walrus said for a weekly helping of internet delights!


First off, breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day and apparently also the one with the most slow-mo. This video is totally haunting and will leave you shouting, "3 second rule!" Watch and see.

Ever take a color personality quiz? Hop on over to http://www.colorquiz.com/ 

Apparently, a lot can be learned by the colors you are drawn to. Take this quiz and find out if the results are accurate for you. Turns out, I long to be more spontaneous and impulsive. So, that's why I ate that Worther's Original I found in the bottom of my purse today. Clearly, I was craving spontaneity and the taste of pennies.

(image via imdb)

Speaking of insanity: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Directed in 1963, by none other than Stanley Kramer (director of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Inherit the Wind, and Judgement at Nuremberg). This guy knew how to direct an ensemble and what an ensemble this film has. It is a who's-who cast of comedy legends (Ethel Merman, Buddy Hacket, Spencer Tracey, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar...the list goes on). Basically, when they were shooting the film, actors kept on showing up on set and asking if they could play too (Jack Benny what are you doing here?) 


I was six when I first saw this film. I had just had my tonsils removed and was recuperating on my living room sofa. I watched this next scene and laughed till it literally hurt. My mom came in when she heard the gurgling sounds of painful mirth. I don't regret a moment of it and so what if I'm now an unfortunate mute (just kidding...never make fun of mutes). In this scene, Phil Silvers character has convinced these two gas station attendants that Jonathan Winters is an escaped mental patient. They are trying to capture Winters. Actually, Winters is playing a sweet tempered truck driver pushed to his limits in a cross-country treasure hunt. Your basic, simple plot. Watch. Enjoy. Have a great week and try not to throw anyone through a wall :)

Donuts and Do Nots

Did you know that there are over 2,000 Dunkin' Donuts in Boston? If you did, then you are a liar. Because, according to the interwebs, there are approximately 100 Dunkin' Donuts in the Boston area. Impressive. That's a whole lot of Dunkin' goin' on.

Had lots of fun shopping on Newbury Street and trying on these shorts that made my arse look like a fried egg and this hat that made me look like Dean Martin. 

I did not buy this dress because of a prior fashion trauma. You will note the keyhole under my chestal-region. Well, 6 years ago I was on deck a cruise ship deep in the Mediterranean (yes, a cruise ship!) I was wearing a beautiful white eyelet dress whilst shuffle-boarding. Under the hot gaze of an Italian sun, I was using the shuffleboard stick to push the disc into the scoring zone when I inadvertently hooked my finger into the eye of an eyelet. I swung my mighty shuffle boarding arm and ripped off half my dress and that is how I exposed myself to the coast of Croatia. I could barely show my face on the lido deck for the remainder of the trip. Oh, the shame.

Behold, my beautiful shopping companions: Lo, Hayley, and KGB. These ladies know how to work their bows, cowboy hats, and yellow.

 Lo is so chic. In this picture, she looks like a young Katherine Hepburn or a freakishly young Woody Allen cinematic love interest.

 KGB is lovely in everyway. Not only is she a beautiful genius, she is also wearing a canary sweater. Bonus points!

We walked along the "Emerald Necklace" (the collection of green grassy parks along the Charles River). If you go to Boston (which you should) and the weather is favorable please please take a jaunt along this path. It is a wonderful way to see the city. Then we got tired and ended up finding a dock to lounge and take a reading break on. So, do take a walk. Do not wear yellow pants. Do eat donuts. Do not expose yourself to Croatia. Pearls of wisdom I have gathered along my travels. Life is such a learning experience.