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An Unambitious Place

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:34:00 GMT

Leslie Stephanie was not smart. That was the lone deafening thought reverberating in my head as Leslie Stephanie tried to impress upon me how empowering it was to sell Mary Kay make up. ve lost touch with.

Nintendo DS Introduces Spanish Learning Software

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:43:08 GMT

For as much as I didn It cost about $30.00, in addition to the cost of the DS (which can be found cheaply enough on ebay.) The product is called My Spanish Coach and includes a complete dictionary and an audible Spanish speaking guide.

When You Care Enough to Hit Send

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:26:17 GMT

For every person that has felt disenfranchised by the less than funny selection of cards at the grocery store spread out before them (thank you Hallmark with your smoking grandma collection and the what not), be ready to feel disenfranchised no more. you can pay for and have them sent to you in physical form. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Hello Scrabulous.com, Goodbye Boredom

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:13:21 GMT

Maybe this is a girl thing, but I love board games and I love a little healthy competition. Add to this that I learned early in my professional career that the internet can only be surfed so far and so wide and that coworkers can only be talked to for so long, I fell immediately in love with scrabulous.com. I also have an easier time validating wasting time this way because I feel like I s who, w... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Apple TV: The Next Tech Invention to Make Couples Even More Boring

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:33:21 GMT

In the movie of my life, which is constantly being re-edited and touched up in my head, I am portrayed in my college and post college years as the fun friend. The fun friend that liked to consume alcohol and flirt wildly and irresponsibly with men at bars and who often felt physically ill on Saturday mornings Anyway, if you have loads of dough to waste on technology, this might be something you... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Bath & Body Works = Ridiculous Sale

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:29:06 GMT

If you are a candle person or a lotion person or a lip balm person, OR A FEMALE, or a man that should have been born a female, then you need to take make an immediate beeline for Bath Body Works.

I am a female that likes candles, likes lotion and likes lip balm, but used untold personal strength to limit my purchases at lunch time to their candle selection. I have been in great per... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The Prednisone Piggy...

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:52:02 GMT

I considered doing a little ditty on Prednisone awhile ago, but then refrained because it isn t making me happy, and what was even making me less happy was my resulting swollen face and the monstrous personality I had adopted.

Prednisone is the drug often described as being worse than the burden. It acts as anti-inflammatory for many, many things (in this case, my inexplicably damage... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The Simplistics of Beauty are Not Very Simple

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:40:09 GMT

Roald Hoffman, Chemist, Poet and Playwright at Skidmore.

This was Mr. Hoffman is not usually the foundation for beauty in anything.

Human beings are many, many things, but simple is not one of them and it is my belief that they don t anything simple about that either.

Another interesting position in this article was that the length of the ring finger to the... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

It Calendar

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:48:31 GMT

It for all the amazing applications, etc. that are not available on a write in, which are available on a computerized version (See Outlook, See One of My Most Favorite Things on Earth.)

Regardless, I think every new year should be brought in with a fun, funky little calendar. Notes can be jotted down here. Appointments, birthday, etc. and let .

This calendar comes from Etsy/... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Bishonen: The Birth of the American MetroSexual

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:43:00 GMT

I think just about anyone in the fashion industry will tell you that Asians and Europeans are a little ahead of Americans in there fashion asthetics and interests... and, perhaps we can ruin that for them in the future with a few more McDonalds and Walmarts, but for now... they are tearing us up.
Which is why may become a more predominant theme here in the USA in the near future. App... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Conflict Free Diamonds are Cooler Than This...

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:10:04 GMT

$122 million dollars is apparently the price of a pseudo human head covered in 8,601 diamonds. According to the original article on MSN, this thing could have gone for twice the price. Wow.

You know what t cost anyone their heads. What is a conflict free diamond? A diamond is a conflict-free diamond if its profit is not used to fund war, and it is mined and produced under ethical c... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Meat Spoils Magnet(!)

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:49:04 GMT

For $6.00, you can buy this stainless steel magnet for your refrigerator and poof(!) genius will ensue. Or something like genius, maybe education is a more appropriate title. What might you be educated on? Meat Spoiling. Is this glamorous? No. Fun? No. Sexy? No. Smart? Yes. Money saving? Yes. Healthy? Yes.
I don’t know about you guys, but I throw away a TON of food and find it very annoying and v... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Salt Is Not Your Friend...

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:21:40 GMT

So much of the time, the focus on diet is losing weight when in reality it should be overall health. I say this because I think if you view losing weight as the goal then you are sort of adopting a negative mindset of punishing yourself into submission (ideal weight), where as if you look at it as a health thing, then it might be easier to adopt an attitude of rewarding yourself. Of viewing it not... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

It Watch/Heart Rate Monitor

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:52:34 GMT

Assuming you spent more than 13 seconds considering your 2008 resolution, and that it involves fitness, and taking fitness seriously, you may want to consider this Polar Watch/Heart Rate Monitor. Surprise. Surprise. I own won and never fail to act like an incredible dork while wearing it. I ask people if they want to know my resting heart rate? They don’t really, but nevertheless, they get to find... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Decorate your Toilet with Something Other than a Doily

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:13:46 GMT

I have never walked into a house before and thought to myself, that is one well decorated ceramic toilet stool… But those days are about to change. The reason that sentiment has never happened for me before is because I was usually staring at the last bathroom craft of a little old grandma, crotcheted in hues of pink, purple and everything Midwest- and not the most recent, most fabulous brain chil... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Think Anthropologies & Urban Outfitters but a Fraction of the Price

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:49:41 GMT

I stumbled across this website when I was shopping for Xmas gifts for others- and for myself. I actually found the most awesome of all awesome aprons on this website (http://myitthings.com/ESElizabeth/Post/house/It_Kitchen/It_Apron_/7112162007125511551.htm) – but beyond that, they have a lot of really, crazy, awesome, handmade stuff that became presents for my brother and boyfriend, who also like ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Houndstooth is the New Argyle!

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:34:04 GMT

I’m convinced that Houndstooth is the new Argyle- which is to say, I’m about to adopt a policy of loving all things Houndstooth. In the past, take me in any bad mood and wearing something solid, slap something argyle on me somewhere (be it a jacket, a sweater vest or pants) and poof(!) you had a new and improved me. A smiling me. A me ready to conquer this world in a way that only a person rocking... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

A Cheaper Better Alternative(!) Shake N Take Personal Smoothie Maker

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:57:56 GMT

Someone commented to me once during one of our many, many gas increases that as bad as it was that gas cost so much, as ridiculous as it was that we were pushing $2.50 per gallon (at that time), it was even more ridiculous what we paid for glamour coffee. And they made this remark as I held approximately $4.50 worth of liquid in my hand and proceeded to drink it, “to get my day off right” and beca... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Kristin Cavalleri Coming to the Hills...

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:27:55 GMT

Perez Hilton just announced Christmas is coming early this year. And what does that mean to Hills’ fans? It means there is a chance Kristin Cavalleri will join The Hills. (I’m certain to the joy of MTV and to the disgust of a one Lauren Conrad.) Now, I appreciate that a lot of people (although not myself) dislike the Cavalleri, but let’s be honest, The Hills needs a boost and Kristin needs a boost... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The Perfect Present: Wall Mount Fish Bowl

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:38:21 GMT

When I consider it, this may be the perfect present for everyone.

Let’s start with me: I’m 27, I’m female and I like to think of myself as stylish enough. I received this gift last night and I practically lost sleep thinking about what I’m going to do with it. First, I’m going to find a cool picture of art online and I’m going to print it out. Then I’m going to fit it to the back of the fish bo... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Sorority Girls Love Their Subway for a Reason

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:26:57 GMT

orority girls love their Subway for a reason, and it is this: Subway is the best, tastiest food ever. Actually, that’s not true. I’ve never tried it before, but I imagine that a chocolate donut on top of a piece of pepperoni pizza is actually the best food ever: just imagine the salty and sweet combo…

But, like I said, I’ve never tried that before and you know why? Not just because it’s weird b... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Atonement

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:34:25 GMT

James McEvoy is attractive.

James McEvoy is even more attractive when he speaks and an accent comes flowing out and he’s wearing a military uniform and doing brave things to beat the Nazis.

And this was much of the reason why I went to Atonement on Friday evening, but aside from my raging libido, there were other reasons too. It’s filmed beautifully. The plot is very sad and very disturbing... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Rock 'dat 'Stache

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:25:22 GMT

I try to tell myself that it isn’t what it appears to be, but at the end of the day, I have to admit to myself that I rock a moustache. Or, that ignored and not well taken care of, I could rock a moustache. This morning, the thing on my upper lip looked a whole lot like something men in jean jackets from ‘90s wore to pull some high school tail and I felt pretty sick to my stomach…

Which is why ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

It Apron!

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:55:19 GMT

Oh my Goodness. I love this Apron.
If anyone in my family actually takes the time to check out my wish list and actually wants to buy me something that I really want this amazing holiday season, than let me just say if I find this apron under the tree, I will not even have to fake elation or emotions of gratitude. I will actually mean them and then we can all witness a bonafied Christmas miracle... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Is it Criminal to Use a Wedge Pillow?

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:33:55 GMT

I happen to know that the words “wedge pillow” evoke the smell of hospitals and illness, and not sexiness or fun, but let’s be honest here- the path to beauty is and needs to remain a horrible, well shielded secret. Therefore, just take my well heeded advice on the wedge pillow and categorize it under things other people just don’t need to know about. Ever.
What mysterious beauty will come to you... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Ridiculously Cool Computer Alert(!) Vaio NR Series

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:28:15 GMT

Just last week I was telling you guys about what a ridiculous dork my laptop is. I won’t mention the brand, but I will tell you, she was awkward, lame, heavy and far too big for her clothes (i.e. laptop case.) Some people in my life suggested that I should sell her online and move on- after all, a writer has to have a connection with their laptop, right? But, I resisted… I’m the kind of girl that ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Surprise. Surprise. Banana Republic Makes a Good Perfume.

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:13:51 GMT

I’ve always thought that, one day, when I become a high powered attorney, I will be arguing my case in front of judges and saying “Objection Counsel” while decorated in what might only be described as a ridiculously fashionable Banana Republic suit. And, this very suit, more so than my legal education will eschew the kind of confidence and presence an attorney needs, while commanding the respect a... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

If Only They Could Make This Product for Bad Personalities

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:59:34 GMT

I say that because if it did anything for a bad personality the way it does for hair, that would be a real boost to the afflicted(!) Unfortunately, Tigi hasn’t come out with the “laugh-a-little-more” line yet, so all the Eyores of the world will just have to continue to navigate life in a horrible way… Lucky for them though- they can do it with amazing hair.
Tigi Catwalk Root Boost is pretty awes... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The Best Work Out You Could Ever Find

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:44:32 GMT

Are the living breathing kind.
I can’t explain it but for some reason people are unwilling to be unkind to a dog the way they are to themselves. That is to say, a person would feel guilt, horror and embarrassment at letting fido get visibly overweight, but are more than okay letting themselves pack on the pounds…
The other advantage to a dog is that it is a living, breathing work out that never ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Rare Hot Redhead Alert (!!!)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:40:51 GMT

Redheads are… usually… good for dressing in green and decorating sugared cereal boxes? Is that unkind? Untrue? I don’t know. It just seems like I rarely ever see a redhead and think to myself, “Let’s do something really irresponsible.” In fact, more commonly, I think, “He probably took high school geometry more seriously than I did.”
Anyway, that kind of stereotypical nonsense that only sets out... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Spanx You Very Much

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:16:42 GMT

Judy Johnson, from accounting, walks every day at lunch until her face is flush and she has the dietary discipline of Nicole Richie, which explains why I’ve always assumed she was my mother’s age and not my grandmother’s age. Point is, Judy Johnson looks damn good for her age, and her advice to me this week was, “Your best accessory will always, always be your body.” I know Judy is onto something ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

"Fascinate" Is What I do Best

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:06:51 GMT

Fascinate is what I do best.

This must be what my coworkers think as they depart my cubicle at 2:00 PM on a Wednesday afternoon after having innocently come by and asking me what I did at lunch and then being subjected to the whole break down of why my Nike iPod Sport Kit is so amazing and wonderful and why they should buy one... which is the long winded way of saying, "I went running at lunch.... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

USMagazine: Celebrities, Not Just Like US!

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:03:29 GMT

I have qualms about Katie Holmes. She seems like a nice person and I like her baby, but her husband is starting to seem more and more like Napoleon circa 2007 and her haircut looks pretty ridiculous this week.

I know all of this because I officially became an USWeekly subscriber a year ago and am never going back. Let it be noted here too, that my girlfriends don’t want me to go back either. As... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

I Would Eat a Tempur-Pedic Tomato if It Was Out There

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:01:57 GMT

Twenty-six years of my life were marked by a.) incredible sleep and b.) incredible snoring. I think the official term for it is called "sleep apnea" while my college roommate labeled it "pretty good excuse to passive aggressively throw a remote control at my head while I slept." The point being that while I have always been able to sleep through the night, my sleeping habits have been a problem fo... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Dunkin' Donuts Coffee is a Close Second to My Mother

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:58:15 GMT

I'm a Denver gal which means that I see a lot of Starbucks. I'm sure there is some mind boggling statistic out there about how many there are per square mile, but I think it's enough to say that I can see three from the window of my office and that doesn't include the one that is located at the bottom of my office building. They are popular and I like the product, but mostly, they are a convenienc... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Schtickers (aka Abercrombie & Fitch for Computers)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:56:13 GMT

I'm not a nerd, but my laptop would indicate that I am. It's circa 2002 and it is large, tinny and awkward. It is, unfortunately, really practical too- and that said, it will have to do for now...

And, until today, I was unexcited for that prospect... But, today, I stumbled across Schtickers. This thing could be to my computer what Abercrombie and Fitch was to the socially awkward in the late 9... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

What Could Be More Exciting than Caffeinated Soap!!!!

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:54:17 GMT

Some people enjoy having their coffee, but some people just do it so that by 10:00 A.M. they will quit making stupid mistakes and get on with their day already. For the latter half, caffeinated soap may be the perfect product for you.

It smells good, like peppermint. It feels good, like peppermint. And it really does wake you up, like coffee!!
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Calling all Book Nerds

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:57 GMT

I'm kind of a nerd and I always have been... which is why this bookmark is so appealing to me. I feel like anyone else that gets all wildly excited about talking Nabakov and letting the world know that they know who Nabakov is, would also squeal with delight if they found this little ditty in their stocking come Christmas morning.

You can set a timer with this product so you know when you have ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Asian Floral Multi Piece Art

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:51:23 GMT

I found this in Target's under Best Picks for Her for Under $50.00 and I have to say, I concur.

For under $50.00, I feel like this piece could bring a lot to a wall, particularly a black wall, but probably a tan one too. If I walked into somebody's house and saw this, I a.) would assume it cost a lot more than $50.00 and b.) think that person had a lot of style.

... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Bravo Jennifer Love Hewitt(!!!)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:47:38 GMT

My position is to avoid all things Jennifer Love Hewitt, but when it happens, I never expect to come out of the movie theatre stimulated, intrigued, matured. In fact, I anticipate leaving a little more dumb and with a lot more high-school jargon than I had when I was actually in high school.

That said, the girl was pretty. She couldn't light up Party of Five without my brother commenting on ho... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Wigs Are Fun

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:50:46 GMT

Wigs are fun. That’s a fact. If you find yourself burdened by the holiday blues in the near future, trolling the mall, looking for the impossible gift, sad that your boyfriend left you, find your mall wig kiosk and prepare yourself for inexplicable, unpredictable FUN.

Okay, so not every wig is a well placed injection of prozac into your arm after a long, sad, miserable day, but wigs are fun. Th... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Oprah's Golden Butter

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:45:48 GMT

Let’s just hope that Oprah continues to like Barack Obama more than she does, per se, James Frey. I assume he will as he’s no political moron and to be Oprah-dorsed is, at the very least, akin to being smeared in gold butter. And not just any gold butter, but one that is both delicious and hardens into cash. Visualize.

What I’m trying to say is that Oprah is a force to be reckoned with and I be... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Bitches Need to Work it Out

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:37:20 GMT

I kind of love the Hogans… what with their shameless product advertising (anybody see that priceless little ditty on saving money as advised by Budgeting for Dummies?),their sweet bickering and underage son who is not only a bad driver, but a bad driver that turns this lady into a pervert.

Anyway, that’s neither here nor there, and I’m being serious about loving the Hogans. I watch this show an... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Katie Taft Giraffe

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:26:05 GMT

Let me just say that five years ago after a significant amount to drink, I encountered the by products of Katie Taft and have yet to forget them. That is to say, I stumbled across her art work (at that time, a collection of pictures of weird animals –like this very giraffe here), and I fell in love.

By no means would I say the naps I took through Art History 101 at age 18 make me an art connoi... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Untidy Curling Iron Stops Here. Stops Now.

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:16:43 GMT

For reasons unbeknownst to me, months can pass when I don't consider mopping but I like things put away. And by “like things put away”, I mean if you want to avoid my being sent into a clutter-induced coma following a very, very unpleasant exchange on "tidiness" then “things need to be put away.” This means I probably make for a "challenging" roommate [kudos to the Mr. for representin'] and it als... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Stranger in a Strange Land: Just Another 525 Pages for Why This Gal Hates the Sci-Fi Novel

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 02:45:14 GMT

It's official.
I'm a slow learner.
If the fact that Lord of the Rings, I, II and III all put me to sleep and the referencing of Lord of the Rings as "LOTR" by said super fans has caused me to snicker in the past was not enough to suggest that the whole Fantasy/Sci Fi realm doesn't really float my boat, then perhaps my nonchalance for Ender's Game would have been decisive proof... But, no, exac... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]