Party in My Tummy

I watched this with my niece and nephew, and I have to say this is the strangest little show I have ever seen. They work at catching the kids though, because my niece and nephew LOVE it. My nephew dances along to the music and is all smiles. It's cute to watch them love it, but this show is annoying. If this is what television is coming to I am going to have issues. This song will not leave my head. I started singing it, and my mom yelled at me because she hates it too. Why do we put up with this?? Oh, the sacrifices we make for the little ones...

NetNewsWire

This is the coolest thing ever! I like to follow different blogs: mormon blogs, design blogs, wedding blogs, photography blogs, blogs of family/friends etc. I use my NetNewsWire to "subscribe" to all of the blogs that I want to follow. It tells me when they update and they are organized into the categories that I want them in. I find it kind of funny that my dad was the one to show this to me, but it's seriously awesome! He showed it to me over a year ago and it has probably consumed way too much of my time since then. I usually multitask and look at the blogs that I follow when I'm watching a movie or eating my dinner. I try not to be completely unproductive, but sometimes it happens, and I sit down and look at them. 

This is a picture of mine. I have 328 unread blogs which shows my neglect to my NetNewsWire lately. I still love it though and at least get caught up on the family/friend updates. 

Instagram

Instagram is my new favorite thing. It's simple and easy, which is perfect for me and my busy schedule. You take a picture, edit it (with the really simple editing they provide), then post it on your Instagram, usually with a caption. I love seeing what all of my friends and family are posting. I feel like it is a simpler way of following peoples' lives than blogs and facebook pages. The pictures are individual and there is no wall to write on or long blog posts to read. My cousin posted a picture of a brochure to a city they are going to for their anniversary. I did not have to read a really long blog post to know that. I just saw it on Instagram.  Although for some details in life it's nice to have a story with it or more than one picture, this is an easy way to quickly get updates on peoples' lives and then do the productive things that I should have been doing in the first place off of the internet. 

Here are some of my Instagram pictures: 

Best friend for 21 years is serving a mission!

Siblings

Another good friend who is leaving on a mission

My nephew Vincent who is the cutest baby I've ever seen. 

Cameron Mitchell

This summer I watched the Glee Project. It's everything good about Glee (the singing/dancing) minus all of the trashy plots. Watching this show I came to love Cameron Mitchell. He competed on the show, but left because he felt like they were asking him to do things that went against his Christian beliefs (how can you not be in love with him) On top of that, his voice is AMAZING! I'm also a sucker for the cute nerd. This version of Blackbird gives me chills every time. Though I resent the fact that he has a girlfriend, when they sing together it's so beautiful! Look up Macy Maloy on youtube if you want to hear her as well. They are the perfect musical couple, and I'm obsessed. Ever since the show I have followed their music, and Cameron has become one of my favorite artists. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I do. You should watch his performances on the Glee Project if you get a chance as well! 

Don't Ask Me Why

I thought I'd blog about a song this time around. This song by Billy Joel is one of my favorites. It's called "Don't Ask Me Why". I'm not sure why he rolls his r's in this version, but hey, he's Billy Joel and can do what he wants. I can listen to this any time and not get sick of it. Usually when I listen to it I am listening to it on repeat. I'm that annoying girl, yes. This was my go to song last year when a boy broke my heart. It's my go to song when I'm in my greatest moods. It's my go to song when I'm bored/sad/lonely/hyper....you get it, I love this song. I'm not sure what exactly it is about this song, but it makes me so happy every time it comes on. I love the beat, and I can resist drumming along on my steering wheel. The piano solo toward the end of the song makes me feel guilty for not ever practicing the piano. I told myself that I'm going to learn that part of the song before I die. We'll see... I also told myself that I'm going to learn the saxophone part of "Only The Good Die Young", and I highly doubt that that's going to happen. Anyway, I hope you all like this song as well. It's a great one for any mood.

Ps. I went to his concert that he did with Elton John (my favorite singer) and it was unreal. If you ever have a chance to see either one of them, GO! They are incredible live! I would post a video that I took from the concert, but you can hear me singing along, and it's B-A-D. So I'll spare you all.

Project Runway Allstars

I was at my grandpa's birthday party and my cousin's wife told me that the All Star season of Project Runway started last Thursday. Obviously I went home and watched it right away. The crazies are back and some of the most talented contestants have returned!! 

Michael Costello is still dramatic, and I still can't stand him. Elisa is still insane, and Anthony is still hilarious. I could not be more excited for this season!

Favorite quotes of the episode:

"I ha no clue about these new people so imma keep one eye open" anthony (anything he says is funny just because of how he talks)
"...so I have all sorts of new tricks up my sleeve that I plan to razzle dazzle with" one of the gay guys
"you're gorgeous just like me" Anthony to his model
"The reason I give her a pass on being different is because I had a grandma who was committed to the crazy house" Anthony about Elisa
"my model is really making me question my sexuality right now." Michael (he actually said something worth quoting. Usually I just want to punch him in the face)
"you're not going to spit at me are you?" The editor of Marie Claire to the crazy Elisa
"y'all know I'm from the projects. I thought y'all were shootin'" Anthony when they popped open the champagne

I love that they started the season out with an unconventional challenge! They had to make a look inspired by one that they showed earlier in the episode. The only difference was that this look was created from materials bought at a 99 cent store. These people are so talented! My favorite thing about Project Runway is that it fosters creativity. The types of challenges that they are given really allow the designers to think away from conventional designs and to create things that are fashion forward and innovative. With this being a season of Allstars I expect to see an increased level of competition and creativity! 

SPOILER ALERT:
Elisa is gone. Thank goodness. That chick was nutty.

Rami was the winner of the challenge. His was definitely the best piece. The others were either too strange for me or really ugly. I loved his season and have always been a Rami fan. I'm really excited to see what other ideas he has.

Hahahaha had to add this one

I can't wait for the rest of the episodes this season!