I don’t know how The Boy can live with me sometimes. I didn’t have a shower for three days in a row this week. A total of three power company reps and one courier guy saw me in my fluffy pink robe and ugg boots as I tried to hide behind my door and failed.
Watched this week: Entourage Season 5 – Now, The King of Kong, Inglourious Basterds, The Hangover (disappointing), The Boat That Rocked (we both laughed and cried).
On my wishlist: Pencil skirts. After putting on another all black ensemble yesterday I realised I looked a bit boxy and decided I’m going to try to work some more colour into my wardrobe. I doubt I’ll be leaving the black t shirts behind me anytime soon but a few bright pencil skirts could be just what I need to show that I do actually have a waist and that having an ass and thighs ain’t all bad!
I’m loving: Seeing a guy at the bus stop wearing nothing but his underwear and a t shirt, presumably doing the pantless walk of shame; 60s music; Bill Nighy; “You look like a unicorn… in a negligee”; The crazy cat from downstairs. It started a while back when a new person moved in downstairs, suddenly there was this huge fluffy cat that was really really friendly and would rub all over you while you went to check the mail. About a week ago I was petting it and as I went back up the stairs to our flat it kept jumping in front of me trying to block my way. Then it found it’s way into our house when we had the door open. We were happy to have it wonder around but it seems that one invite was enough for it to take over. We haven’t even fed the cat before but now it scratches at our door to be let in. The other night it scratched at the door for an hour while we sat inside feeling bad for not letting it in but still wanting it to learn that it does not in fact live here.
We don’t know it’s name, or even what sex it is, so we just call it downstairs kitty…because it lives downstairs.
Best line: [After seeing a cat squish itself under a fence] “Maybe it was bred with an octopus. Hahaha Octo-PUS.” – The Boy
I’ve now been awarded the Kreativ Blogger award by two lovely blogger ladies (thank you very much Ela and Charlie :]) so I suppose it’s time for me to follow the rules once again. The rules dictate that I must share seven things about myself that people might find interesting. And we all know how a personal blogger loves the limelight so I’m happy to oblige. It may be hard to come up with seven things I haven’t over shared already though…
I believe I have the band My Chemical Romance to thank/blame for my obsession with the internet. It started with me seeing one of their videos on TV, then I got into their music in a big way, so I joined the MCRmy street team, started spending all my spare time online, got a MySpace, started to blog on it, started reading other blogs, etc.
I didn’t start wearing glasses till I was 20. In previous years I had often exclaimed at how perfect my vision was. :[
I take 6 prescription pills daily.
I am the eldest of 5 children, my youngest brother is 18 years younger than me.
I am afraid of flying, but only when I’m already in the air.
I didn’t finish high school, I didn’t even finish the second to last year. I left for a 6 month computing course when I was 16, and there is nothing I would change about that decision!
I am a pescetarian (the only meat I eat comes from the sea). The only other meat I crave is the crappy stuff in pies and burgers.
Watched this week: Entourage Season 3 and 4, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
On my wishlist: More coasters for our new coffee table, we made one, and it took 20 minutes to cut so a redesign is in order. The Florentine pattern matches our glasses and cups. :D
I’m loving: Brand new babies (Congrats Shonali and Graham, he’s gorgeous!), indulging all the time, TV on the internet, emails from readers, a rush of sales after a quiet week, splurging on food.
Favourite photo: There are a lot of hot black cars on the shows I’ve been watching. I can’t drive, and prefer a wussy engine when I’m in a car, but I have an undying love for beautiful black cars.
I was tagged by Sarah Hannah of Death Wears Diamond Jewellery to answer a few little questions for y’all…
What is your current obsession?
TV shows! I’m watching Entourage, True Blood, and Burn Notice, and patiently awaiting the return of Gossip Girl.
What is your horoscope and do you relate?
I’m a Libran and I while have many of the “Libran traits” I don’t believe in that stuff anymore.
What are you wearing today?
After I changing out of my fluro pink satin PJ bottoms and my WordCamp grey long sleeved tee (that I wore until after 5) I got into grey wide legged pants, a black unicorn t shirt, and a black Misery hoody.
What is the last thing you bought?
$167 worth of food.
What do you think about the person who tagged you?
She’s a great blogger taking my world by storm. I love the combo of social issues and fashion.
What’s your favourite decade, fashion wise?
90′s through to now. (I know that’s almost 2 decades, but I’m a Libran and refuse to choose :p)
What are your must haves for summer?
Sunblock, cocktails, big hats, shady trees, friends, and family.
I have very white skin and live in NZ where there’s a big hole in the ozone layer. To top it off I’m on medication which increases sensitivity to the sun. :[
What would you love to be able to afford?
A house, gourmet food, a trip all over Europe, a cleaner, to never have to work. What wouldn’t I love to be able to afford?!
What is your favourite piece of clothing from your wardrobe?
My pants from Supre that fit me perfectly, are wide legged, and are long enough!
What is your dream job?
Opinion giver.
What is your favourite magazine?
With the amazing selections of blogs out there I hardly ever read magazines, and at $10-$20 a pop to get anything good in NZ there’s not much encouraging me to buy them. I do like Idealog though, it’s a NZ business mag for creatives and innovators.
Describe your personal style?
I like to be comfortable. Wide leg pants, t shirts, blazers, hoodies, sneakers, shirt dresses with leggings. And it’s all in black or grey with pink accessories.
Which Beatle is your favourite?
:S I honestly wouldn’t know one Beatle from the next!
What are you proud of?
Not compromising my morals and maintaining the expectation that people should respect me.
Watched this week: Miss March (worst movie ever!); District 9; Entourage – Season 1 and 2
On my wishlist: So SO beautiful. I would love either a huge print for the wall or a print on a black t shirt. [from Threadless]
I’m loving: The beautiful Dodge Charger in Burn Notice, pinot gris, a pick up in business this week, appreciative customers, eating out 4 times in 3 days, warmer nights.
Favourite photo: As well as swamps I find Chernobyl eerily beautiful.
I’m listening to:Wow, wow, wow. Rick Astley and Nirvana who would’ve thought they’d make the best mashup!? I love this song so much.
Nirvana vs Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give Your Teen Spirit up
Jace Everett – Bad Things (better known as the True Blood theme song)
Watched this week: The Soloist
On my wishlist Best buy:
I’ve already linked to this bag twice, but I’ve been thinking about it all week and I haven’t mentioned it on here for 8 months so it’s time for another outing.
I. Want. This. Bag! Why is it so hard to ship internationally? :[
[Edit - I am such a dick, why in the past year did I not think to search the net to see if anyone else stocks their gear? Brain fog finally cleared and I just bought the bag from the UK at a cheaper price than getting it from Loungefly direct. I'm feeling pretty pleased with myself even though it took me so long!]
I’m loving: Being a geek, sleeping till noon, having a supportive partner and family, having a doctor that cares, True Blood, http://twitter.com/MsConstantine/status/3104724658, attracting great customers.
Watched this week: I love You, Man; 17 Again (The Boy and I both loved this for some light hearted fun, thought Zac was excellent); Knowing; The International; 50 Dead Men Walking; Road to Perdition; the beginning of Lies & Illusions which we turned off after reading too many reviews calling it a bomb and a waste of time.
On my wishlist: Even though it’s getting close to spring here in New Zealand I’d still really love a new coat. I recently found out Topshop now delivers to NZ so I went to take a look at their site. I fell in love with everything but the New Zealand dollar is worth about a third of a pound so I can’t afford to have anything sent here with the risk of it not fitting. :[
My picks for a Topshop jacket are the Patent trim trench coat and the Asymmetric popper trench coat. I’d love something with a hood though.
I’m loving: Everyone’s awesome responses to my post on colitis. I thought I’d written about it before, but it seems I haven’t written much except for the post about my colonoscopy last year, and I’ve got a lot of new readers since then. I love you all!; Twitter, I’ve been interacting a lot more and it’s actually fun now; the quick response of animal control and their handling of the situation below; Geocaching, I only heard about it today so I looked it up online and it sounds like fun!!; photo projects planned for August.
I’m loathing: Asshole dog owners who can’t keep their dogs inside their property. The dogs get out, constantly roam the streets, and then one day they see a cute little unsuspecting kitty, attack it, and kill it.
Poor little Zephyr (my sisters kitten who died yesterday after being attacked by asshole dogs)
Best line: “If I didn’t know that she’s a celebrity I’d assume she’s some random diseased hooker- You’d be more safe licking the stripper pole than making out with her. But since she’s famous and all I guess what she is wearing is considered artistic.” – Pop Champagne on Lady Gaga
Watched this week: The Mexican; Gilmore Girls Season 7 – Yep, it’s all done. I’m glad to have one more thing crossed off my 101 in 1001 list, but I feel kind of sad that I’ll never know what happened in the rest of their lives. And I feel sad for feeling sad! I also feel sad that the final episode was kinda lame and there was no double wedding or anything.
Best buy: Some new low top chucks. My others are falling apart and are left sitting in the closet. By chance I found a big sale at Rebel Sport and after a quick check of other shoe stores in the area I realised I was getting them half price. :D
On my wishlist: I came across these beauties while killing time in town yesterday. It was love at first sight, I want them pretty badly, but at $240 they’re beyond my self imposed cost limit.
They’re even prettier in real life!
I’m loving: Compliments on my shoes from the local friendly crazies, Plans to leave the house four times in one week (!), discussing and debating religion and the New Zealand prison system with intelligent boys, amazing emails from customers letting me know they love their jewellery, warm ugg boots (and getting them half price), freebie testers from Lush, reading the latest fashion magazines at my leisure in the library, cheap Poon Tang cocktails at Monsoon Poon, Wii Fit as a party game.
Best line: I was on the stepper at the gym for like 30 minutes and there is only so long I can think about Johnny Depp before I spontaneously orgasm it’s just not appropriate to do that at your local YMCA. – Lady Smaggle
Watched this week: Gilmore Girls season 5; Gilmore Girls season 6; Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; We Own the Night; Revolutionary Road; Role Models.
On my wishlist: Either one of these beautiful bags, but preferably a hybrid with quilting.
What I’m loathing: Stupid headache :[ I can't really think about anything else right now. Hopefully it passes soon!
Best line: It tasted pink, I mean like really tastes really pink, like pink pink. God that's terrible; it's like drinking a My Little Pony. - Luke Danes [Gilmore Girls]
Watched this week: Bruno; Season 4 of the Gilmore Girls; Australia.
Best buy: I received an email last week from Goggles4u.com offering me a free pair of frames (because I had entered my prescription details on their site and signed up to their mailing list, not because I’m special) so I decided to have another look around. Googles4u is the place that had the amazing red and black frames I lusted after in another Hier Und Jetzt. It turns out that sometimes they hold only one or two pairs of a frame so you’ve got to be quick if you spot something you like.
Their prices are already ridiculously cheap at $13 for frames and a starting price of $17 for lenses, I couldn’t say no to an extra offer of free frames. So I ordered these babies. They promptly went into out of stock once I’d placed my order.
They shipped they day after I ordered them so should get here in another week. Even if they turn out to be shit, don’t fit my face etc it’s no big deal because they cost me less than a dinner at a restaurant. And shipping was free. Awesome!
On my wishlist: Blackbird’s Attackin’ in the Dead ‘O’ Night t shirt. Pretty, I love that it’s plain black on the back and mostly white with black pattern on the front. Unfortunately it is only left in L and XL size.
What I’m Loving: Whittaker’s toasted coconut block. I’m halfway through my second block of the week; Bruno!!; Being able to find out so much about peoples lives through the Internet. I’ve been feeling very voyeuristic this week; fully realising that gender and sexualities don’t need to fit into boxes and can be as fluid as you like; androgyny; swamps.
Favourite photo: Did you know that swamps are one of my favourite things to look at?
Movies watched this week: Green Street Hooligans; Never Back Down; Marley & Me (I’m so glad I didn’t see this at the movies, I bawled a lot! :’[); Meet the Browns (terrible movie!!).
On my wishlist: A black or pink “Delete Grenade“. Pretty.
What I’m Loving: Hanging out with friends, boys dressed as girls, boys dressed as nerds, being a night owl, Gilmore Girls (!), new readers, possessing the scone gene, Family Guy, caramello chocolate, free organic kiwifruit which is sweet and isn’t tangy.
Best line: “A hard yank will usually do the trick (and is very satisfying), but you could use wire cutters or a soldering iron if you are a poof want to do it right.” – Ben.geek.nz
On my iPod: It’s Not Me It’s You by Lily Allen. Particularly loving the track Fuck You.
Movies watched this week: My Best Friends Girl
On my wishlist: Original Modern Rock Ring in Silver by metalicious. So cool, it’s a diamond shaped ring but made entirely out of sterling silver. The best part is it’s a tiny fraction of the cost of a diamond ring.
What I’m Loving: Goks Fashion Fix – I was sceptical, but spotted this show on TVNZ On Demand and decided to check it out. I’m in love. Gok is amazing and inspiring. He does say literally a lot though, he uses the word correctly but it’s still annoying to hear it so often. And when his clothes are compared to the designers they look overdone. But I still think I’ll be making this show a regular feature in my viewing schedule!
