Random Musings of a Snowed In 20-Something: Take 2

Generally I'm online all day long. Not just because I'm an online junkie, but because it's my job -- New Media and all. But today, not so much. While making just two brief guest appearances on Twitter (amuse me here), I spent the rest of the day curled up in my big chair, sipping coffee and reading in one of my pjs.
*The Lilly pjs are my way of silently begging Mother Nature to send warm weather my way -- Lilly sundress weather to be exact, please. But heck, any weather but blizzard weather would be nice.

1) I need a 12 Step program to help me stop spending so much time on eBay. I've officially done some major damage during this break. Clearly I didn't spend enough time window shopping on Etsy, because my wallet's hurting big time right now. But I'm AWESOME at finding eBay deals and knowing all sorts of tricks, so I tend to get amazing deals. Check out some few of my favorite deals below:
---> a) Missing piece in my Lilly tennis collection. Davenport short in Catch Me if You Can to go match my tennis racket cover. For just $10, when they retailed for $98.
---> b) J. Crew faceted raindrop ribbon cluster necklace. I got this current retailing $135 beauty for a mere $16 (that's WITH the shipping). Yes, someone listed it improperly and I made out.
---> c) Lilly's Brighton dress in Boca Chica. I've lusted after this dress since the day it came out. But back when I just graduated college, spending $248 on a dress wasn't in the cards. So I set my alarm today with the sole intent of getting this $30 steal.
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* All items are NWT. Or for those not addicted to eBay, that's "New With Tags."

2) Whining is an art. Albeit an under-appreciated art, but to do it with the finesse that I've mastered takes real skill. Ha. Ha. But in all seriousness, I think I've taken to complaining about some things not just because they bother me, but rather because it helps pass the time. And unlike Ugly Betty, my blog is just as much for me as it is for anyone else.

3) While I love all the blogs I read, I really hate blogs with captchas. They annoy the crap out of me. 9 out of 10 times I'm closing out a page, when I see it refresh with one. And thus, I've lost my comment. I seriously have stopped commenting on a number of blogs because of them. So if you have one and I AM commenting, know that I must really love you. XO.

4) Biggest Loser makes me cry. Have you ever watched this show? Man is it good.

5) My parent's preacher down in Jacksonville, NC is on the top ten SBC preachers to watch list in 2010. He's the #5 person on the list. And boy does he deserve the spot. He's INCREDIBLE x a billion. And this is coming from a girl who's not had a church home since 2001. Sure I've been to church since then, I've just yet to find that place that I really "love" and feel at home. When I listen to Jason (my parent's preacher) when I go home, I just wish I could find someone like him up here in DC. That or I could pack him in a bag and bring him back up here with me. I mean, all the corrupt politicians up here could use someone like him.

That said, if you ever want to hear some great sermons... because maybe you don't have a church home either, or maybe you just want someone to rock your socks off, check him out online at www.fbcjax.net (JaxCast in the top right corner).

6) I've probably only watched 10 commericals in the past year. Thanks to my handy dandy DVR, I NEVER stop to watch commercials. They're boring. I ONLY rewind to see them if they look particularly interesting, and that's less than once a month.

OK, back to reading.

Random Musings of a Snowed In 20-Something: Take 1

Cabin fever has officially set in. Despite my best attempts in keeping myself occupied, not being able to leave the confines of my apartment and drive anywhere is really getting to me. Perhaps it's because I've already been pent in all January because of my stupid, or perhaps it's because I've been stuck here since last Friday thanks to Snowmageddon. Either way, I'm miserable.

And so I've watched more TV, read more books and written more than I count. I've also let my mind wander and go on explored tangents. Thus, come the musings.

1) Whatever happened to that cute little kid that used to do the Welch's grape juice commercials? Ya know the cute lil one as seen below.

Turns out he's been MIA since 2002 and going to be in a movie this year. Thank you IMDB.

2) I really want to see How to Train Your Dragon. I've seen the commercial half a dozen times today and it makes me laugh. Thus I need to start babysitting again so I can go with a little kid and seem normal. Normal being relative.

3) I'm addicted to Etsy right now. But unlike eBay (which I've been addicted to since middle school), I'm perfectly OK with window-shopping on Etsy. It's crazy. I've found a billion things that I like, but I'm trying to shop less since my 1BR apartment is at its max on things it can hold, but darn if I don't like to look.

4) Someone stole my beloved black Revas from me on Thursday night at the Team Blonde Reunion in Georgetown (technically Glover Park). I was amongst people I knew -- I maybe didn't know 6 people in the whole place the time, so when I laid my bag down for a minute I thought nothing of it (DC girls do this a lot. Stupidly so, I might add). But sure enough, 15 minutes later when I left my shoes were gone.

I have these go-to shoes in other colors, but my black ones were my favorite. So I'm a bit heartbroken. I've decided it's all I REALLY want for my birthday this year. Another pair.

5) My cat is like a puppy. He follows me where ever I go. I've noticed that especially since I've been down and out thanks to knee surgery, he's been especially glued to my side. It's kind of cute though. I think he's trying to take care of me and be supportive. As best a cat can anyway.

6) I love my job. This is only my 2nd job post-grad, but it's the 2nd job I absolutely love. So blessed to work for a Party I believe in and with such great co-workers.

7) I've procured a few side writings jobs lately. Some of you already know, I write a review column for a well-known paper since moving to town, but now I've expanded my horizons into the political universe. Expect to see more of my name in print (and online) in the weeks ahead. Super stoked about this.

8) I'm working hard to be a better commenter on blogs. Silly goal I know, but I read so many that sometimes I just go from one to the next without saying anything. But then I realized, comments are pretty much my favorite part about my own blogs. I need to show more love.

I guess that's all from me for now. I'm playing over on Polyvore, so there will be more from me soon enough.

Snowed In: Day 1

Bundled up on the couch for the past 5 hours. Many more to come. Just like this one. The problem with having a full-leg brace is that traversing the elements, even if just for fun, are nearly impossible. At best my snow captured moments come from the front porch of my apartment complex or one of my back windows overlooking the woods.

It's far from fun. Being stuck here like this. It also is one of the only times that I wish I lived in the District. So close to all my friends who are able to spend the day at the bars, just hanging out.

Don't get me wrong. I like my solitary me-time. But I like it when it's a choice. Not when I'm forced into sitting here for hours on end.

I guess that comes with the territory of dealing with blizzards.

Friday's Loungey, Snowed In Style

Blog to Follow: The Glamazon Diaries

So I'm trying something new here -- I'm going to start featuring one of my favorite blogs each week that I think other people should follow.

This week, I present:

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The Glamazon Diaries are fashion musings from a 20-something African princess here in my beloved DC. The blog itself is enough to keep you busy for a few hours, but what's really great about this blog is the accompanying daily email. Filled with pictures and fashion-related commentary, going through it is always great.

So be sure to check them out and let me know what you think.

As Makeda (the genius behind the Diaries) says: Fashion is about versatility, fun and risk. The world is not black and white; it is filled with color.