Not impressed

I've now tried the following McD's new coffee drinks:

- Vanilla cappuccino

- Caramel latte

- Mocha

Thus far, I'm entirely unimpressed.

They just don't seem to hold a candle to their competitors.

Have you tried? What do you think?

Food Trifecta

I'm not sure what to think of these edible creations.

Sure, I LOVE fruit, but I have a few reservations...

For instance:

1) How sanitary is the delivering system?
2) How long would the fruit last before turning bad?
3) Is this still a "romantic" gesture?

Have you ever heard of these things before? Someone's really trying to promote it lately... Check out the website here.

I never learn

I have a 600-minute per month plan on my phone.

I have used more than 580 minutes.

I don't get new minutes until Feb. 27.

The moral of the story? Please don't worry if you do not hear from me for a week or so. I am ok. I just need more minutes.

(I can still chat after 9 p.m. or on the weekends!)

* Don't even get me started on the text messages... I don't even have those worked into my plan! I can't wait until my contract is up on April 26! T-mobile will screw me no more!

Not again

Oh man.

Don't you just love it when your husband (or significant other) orders about 10 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies?

I. Must. Refrain...

Damn Caramel delites (a.k.a. Samoas)!

Wow. We're getting old.

Remember how fun it was to wave a polaroid pic in your hands until an image magically appeared?!

Well, future generations will cease to have that experience. Apparently, Polaroid has announced it is going to stop making the instant cameras and film.

I know I haven't used one of these things in years but it still makes me sad to see it go.

New product alert!

Hey blog readers. You have to check out this awesome new product that will help keep your computer monitors clean. Seems to work like a charm... Click here.

How often do you clean out...

... your medicine cabinet?

Apparently, I don't do it often enough. I just put a cough drop in my mouth that was best if used by March 2005.

Ew.

* Update: Seems to be working. Just tastes a little funny.

Not even close!

I heard on the radio today that Victoria's Secret recently voted on the sexiest celebrity smile.

Their winner?

Wait for it...

Wait for it...

Ryan Seacrest.

Whhhhhhhhaaaaaaaattttt?

I thought Victoria's Secret was supposed to be the be-all, end-all of what is considered sexy. I don't think I'll ever think of the brand in the same way.

I found the story... Click here.

Vicious cycle

Will someone PLEASE drag my butt to a nice makeup counter ASAP? Or, at least provide step-by-step instructions to order shades online that won't make me look like a dolled-up tranny?

Every time I'm out of makeup, I seem to be in a hurry. I then stop at my local grocery/drug store to pick up a quick fix. NEVER turns out quite like I hope.

I need help. Bad. I have absolutely NO clue what I'm doing with colors (for my skintone) or what brands are best.

Thoughts?

Do you remember the controversy surrounding United Colors of Benetton ads?

(I haven't seen too many lately, but remember seeing a lot in, say, the 90s.)

Anyway, one of our articles for class recently discussed how some people found it incredibly offensive that Benetton tried to turn a profit by publishing a number of ads that neglected to show any products and instead focused on often shocking imagery portraying health, sexual, racial (etc.) issues affecting the world.

Others were impressed with the ads due to the awareness that was brought to some of these important issues. Many others yet wished Benetton would have taken it a step further and actually promoted ways in which people could take action, instead of just merely posting a shocking picture.

What are your thoughts? Should advertisements have to show the product that they sell? Or do you think it's a wider issue that brings branding and imaging to a higher level that stresses the importance of sharing norms and ideals with one's customer base?

My next computer

The Macbook Pro Air.

Hopefully it'll be a little cheaper by the time we need a new system.

While I'm at it...

I also found this image as I was searching through late 80s/early 90s memorabilia. Was there any prepubescent girl out there at that time who didn't don this scent?

Make it stop

I don't understand many things in life. One thing, particularly, is how this guy keeps getting jobs promoting products. I swear he's got deals with at least 20 ridiculous products. Everytime he comes on I have to turn my volume down like 10 notches. He's overbearing and obnoxious. And, to top it off, his looks don't even make up for his less-than-stellar qualities.

Can someone please explain this to me?

Finally!

A and I are now the proud owners of an ipod nano.

I'm sure we'll go out an get another very soon so we can each have our own...

I'm quite excited.

Whatever floats your boat

I'm not sure if you can make out this photo or not.

It's a mall security cop riding around on a Segway, one of those personal transporter devices you just hop on and ride.

I wonder who would win in a high-speed chase? A Hot-Topic tweener who just stole a Slipknot wristband or this guy on his trusty steed...

Hilarious.

In case you're in need...

A and I stayed at a Sheraton this weekend for N and M's wedding.

One of my most favorite things? The complimentary toiletries display in the bathroom.

I left for the weekend with some Scope, a "tool kit," and even a sewing kit.

I felt the "shoe mitt" could stay in Ann Arbor though.

* We concluded that the shoe mitt was to help shine your shoes... However, we could be wrong.

I'll never understand

Puffy vests make no sense to me. At all.

I appreciate my torso being warm and toasty. I really do.

But, at the same time, I also appreciate being able to feel my arms in the dead of winter.

Ri.Di.Cu.Lous.

I was in Target yesterday perusing the toy section and was absolutely horrified to see some of the dolls that little girls (and perhaps boys) are buying these days.

Exhibit A: "Glam Dolls" (whose legs are skinnier than there arms and are three times longer than actual legs should be...)

Exhibit B: "Bratz Dolls" (whose heads are GIGANTIC on top of their rail-thin, emaciated, anorexic bodies...)

Remember back when good 'ol Barbie was controversial because of her body shape? Now Barbie looks like the pleasantly plump stepchild next to the new generation of femmebots.

No wonder so many girls have body issues.

Digital photo frames

One of A's reps gave him a digital photo frame for the holidays.

I was quite excited.

To me, it's one of those things that is really cool, but that I'd never actually buy.

(By the way, that's totally me in the picture above.)

Who buys this stuff?

With Swarovski® crystal eyes and ears, our silver-plated friend does double duty as a desk adornment and a wireless optical computer mouse. Includes USB port plug-in; uses two AAA batteries (not included). Windows compatible. Ours exclusively. With Swarovski® crystal eyes and ears, our silver-plated friend does double duty as a desk adornment and a wireless optical computer mouse. Includes USB port plug-in; uses two AAA batteries (not included). Windows compatible.

This "friend" sells for $88.

If you're interested in buying, please let me know. I'll pick up a crystal or two at the local craft store and paste them onto your newly painted silver mouse for $10 dolla. (Girl's gotta make a profit...)