Does the Media Pressure You to be Hot?

Yesterday I slathered on sunless tanner (ahem, review purposes). I even dressed up a bit. OK, so I basically picked out a button-down shirt and ironed it, but I totally did my hair and make-up and wore cute shoes.  Even accessories.  For just me.  It's like I'm back despite my three inch roots.  I'm trying to hold on to who I was before I got pregnant this third time, because I swear this third pregnancy really wants to see me in sweats, worn out yoga pants and a ratty t-shirt on a daily basis.  It really likes it when I use Pssst on my hair versus real, lathering shampoo.  In fact, all week I've been making the extra effort so that my outsides don't reflect how tired and bedraggled I feel on the inside.  When I read the Sacramento Bee's article, … [Read more...]

Random Questions #193- and a Random Twilight Question

I was sad to hear the news this weekend of Paul Newman's passing. Indeed, one of the nicest looking men ever to grace the silver screen. With that in mind, it's the Random Question Hottie edition.1. Older actor you have always swooned over (can even be from the silent days before the talkies if that is your thing).I'm sticking with Newman.2. Who served time in your locker in high school?I know. You were expecting this guy and it's true, but there were others.Like this one. Before the Dark Knight and American Psycho there was Lord of the Flies and his role as Laurie from Little Women.3. Got a secret crush now that even your significant other and/or friends find bizarre? Fess up here.And can someone? Anyone, tell me why I need to jump on the Twilight bandwagon? Everywhere I turn my friends, … [Read more...]