twenty one things i plan to do this summer.

1. Take a road trip with my girls
2. Make a secret hollow book (shit, I’ve given myself away)
3. Learn to play poker
4. Go canoeing (i.e. drifting)
5. Find the best caesars in the city
6. Go camping
7. Start going to yoga again
8. Go skinny dipping
9. Drink sangria on patios
10. Shenanigan. Hard.
11. Lay in the sun for hours
12. Have a fling…or two
13. Read all of the classics again
14. Watch every James Bond movie
15. Take a drive with no destination
16. Eat tons of ice cream by the river
17. Learn the whole Thriller dance
18. Stop biting my nails. Again.
19. Figure out my favorite kind of wine.
20. Learn to drive stick
21. Hang out with my grandpa for a week or so

What big summer plans have you got? Any chance I can join? xx

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a note on notties.

On occasion, while watching a movie, I’m struck with this thought: “what the fuck was the director thinking, that’s no hottie!” I understand that not every movie hottie is chosen to my exact specifications, but I can appreciate a good looking man when I see one. However, I have never been able to get into any of the following notties, regardless of how good the movie is.

Thomas Jane in The Sweetest Thing

I love this movie, but not this hottie. His hair is awful, I mean what color is that?! Jason Bateman plays his brother, and I'm pretty sure he should have been cast as the leading man, at least he's charming. Admittedly, Thomas did get better looking recently, but that still doesn't make up for this movie.

Aidan Quinn in Practical Magic

He's supposed to have two different colored eyes, which should be dead sexy, but in my opinion this is still a fail. Angelov and Michael are totally way hotter. Who cares if Angelov is abusive, and an attempted murderer? Dude smolders!

Justin Walker in Clueless

What was Cher thinking? Ethan was totally hotter than this sleezy Christian fella. Besides the fact that he was clearly gay, he was a total cheeseball. While I'm still not entirely on board with the whole dating your stepbrother thing, Josh is ten thousand times better than Christian.

Nicolas Cage in City of Angels


Really, Nicolas Cage in anything. Ew. I find it hard to believe that they couldn't find a better looking man to play a fallen angel. I get how Meg fell for the whole angel thing, but I wish they could have found someone better. Dude's creepy. And those long leather jackets? Sooo not hot.

Keanu Reeves in Sweet November


I have never been able to get into Keanu. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way. Ugh. That is all.

Ethan Stiefel in Center Stage


Okay, I get it. You're a real ballerina. But they couldn't have found someone with a bit more sizzle? I mean, Natalie managed to snag herself a sexy ballerino. In the end, you don't get the girl, but the fact that you were in the running seriously concerns me. On a side note: Peter Gallagher-- in my humble opinion you were the real hottie in that movie. ;)

Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink


I really saved the best for last here. This is the nottie that really drew my attention to the whole subject. His upper lip is just bizarre. I understand that the 80's were difficult for everyone, and I can learn to embrace some of the flaws, but this is not one of them. Worst. Movie. Hottie. Ever.




Side Note:

Prrrrrrrrrrrrr.

The nottie should not be confused with the ugly-sexy-hottie. See Vincent Cassel. xx

twenty one awesome things from my childhood.

1. Now and Then

The best movie ever made. Try to tell me you didn't pause it at the part with the naked boys. I know you did. It's okay, everyone did it.

2. Beanie Babies

Somehow the makers of these bad boys had us all convinced that they would be valuable one day. What a crock of shit. But they were still awesome. Remember the magazines? And protectors for the fucking tags?

3. Barbie

A real classic. Who didn't have at least 20. I especially loved to buy my Barbie and Kelly matching outfits. I never had a proper Ken, instead a New Kids on the Block Substitute:

he had a rat tail.

4. Kitty Kitty Kittens

These things purred when you squeezed their internal organs, I mean, how awesome is that?!

5. Mary Kate and Ashley

I don't know if I have ever loved anything or anyone more than these two. Brother for Sale, Full House, You're Invited To..., The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley, How the West was Fun, It Takes Two, Billboard Dad, Passport to Paris, Winning London, To Grandmother's House We Go, Double Double Toil and Trouble, Two of a Kind, So Little Time. SO MUCH FUCKING AWESOMENESS! Seriously.

6. Rugrats

where the hell is Suzie Carmichael?

This show was hilarious. I think I've seen every episode at least twenty times.

7. Sailor Moon

Second to my Mary-Kate and Ashley obsession, Sailor Moon ruled my life for quite some time. In fact, I used to pray to Jesus every night for one of those transformation wands. Never got one. Still rattled to this day.

8. Babysitter’s Club

Friggin' loved this shit. The vacation specials, Karen the little sister. The movie. The TV show. All of it.

9. Macarena

The best dance ever created. How can you forget busting this bad boy out at the school sock hops?

10. Polly Pocket

Back in the day, Polly was tiny as fuck. Her little collectible worlds had tiny beds and ponds and skating rinks. Polly usually only lasted a week before you lost her tiny ass though.

11. Cootie Catchers/Fortune Tellers

These bad boys determined everyone's futures. Imagine my glee when my German professor had us make them last semester! 

12. Neopets

Neopets came later in life, with the revolution that was the internet. It taught me a very important life lesson: I have an addictive personality and should never gamble with real money. I was hooked on blowing money at all of the Fortune Wheels, but didn't buy my pet's food so they always got free omlette. I'm a terrible person.

13. Pokemon

This fad took my school by storm. Kids bought and traded cards like crack. I never really played the game, I just liked to collect them. And watch the TV show religiously. Fuckin' Team Rocket.

14. Scholastic

Oh my gawd. My mother would rarely let me order things, but I could usually sweet talk my Grandma. Everything looks ten times better in a scholastic book order. Especially those collector's sets with bonus ponies. Scholastic was a precursor to online shopping habits.

15. I SPY

Who couldn't spend hours poring over those pages, looking for the tiny fucking thimble. Good times.

16. Super Solvers Math Games

My babysitter had this game on her old school Mac, it's a wonder my math skills aren't better considering how much time I spent playing it.

17. Fruit by the Foot

Is there any other way to eat fruit?

 18. Tamagotchis

They gave you real hands on pet care experience.

19. Dunkaroos

Cookies? DIPPED IN ICING?! Holy shit! What more could a kid want?

20. Gel Pens

All the rage in my formative years (ie grade four). Teachers hated them, I couldn't get enough of them. All of your most important notes had to be written in gel for effect.

21. Magic School Bus

I have never learned as much in a university class as I did watching the Magic School Bus. I'm talkin' serious life lessons, like eating too many sea-weedies will make you turn orange.



What did I miss, what are you're favorite childhood memories? xx

i now have a goal.

Thanks Alexi for this fantastic single girl's dating checklist! Here are some of my picks!

10. a nerd.

12. an Asian guy with long hair who defies every stereotype.

13. a really funny guy.

20. a lawyer.

24. a guy who loves his mom.

25. a chef. but only for a brief period, so the time to lose the weight you’ve gained before you’re on to the next guy is minimal.

31. a romantic.

34. a guy who loves you.

44. a guy who would NEVER give up coffee, cuz he LOVES it/knows it’s so great!

46. a guy with a cool/great family that you really like, who really like you too.

47. an english guy.

48. a french guy. Only so you can learn the language while sexxxing and laying around in bed between kisses.

49. a red head.

50. an older man.

Check out the rest of the list here: http://imboycrazy.com/2011/04/one-of-each-a-single-girls-dating-checklist/

twenty one things for every girl's wardrobe.

a girl can dream, right?

1. Jeans that make your ass look fantastic. If you don't love your ass in them jeans, DON'T BUY 'EM!
2. A (faux) leather jacket. Real or fake, you’ve never felt so badass.
3. Something sequined. For dancing!
4. Lacy underwear. You don’t have to show anyone, they can be just for you. Or not.
5. Insta-fab sunglasses. The secret weapon. Use these to disguise the fact that it’s been two days since your last shower. Not that that would ever happen ;)
6. Black tights, they go with everything.
7. Boots. The kind that will last 40 years.
8. A wide array of going-out shirts. No point splurging, you'll get sick of them after two wears anyhow.
9. A jean jacket. They're surprisingly versatile.
10. Pashminas. Lots of them.
11. A huge-everything-INCLUDING-the-kitchen-sink purse. For when you gotta get stuff done.
12. A tiny-nothing-but-cash-and-id purse, preferably with a cross body strap. Great for dancing!
13. A trench coat. For when you need to feel like a grown up.
14. Denim shorts. The older, the better. For lazy summer days.
15.  T-shirts. Black and white at the very least.
16. Cute flats. For everyday.
17. Layering tanks. I doubt I’ve gone a day in the past five years without one.
18. A fun, flirty dress. For when you want to feel like a girl.
19. Basic Hoodies in neutrals.
20. A little black dress. This should really go without saying.
21. Killer heels. The kind that make you feel like a million bucks. A must.

twenty one things that aren't fair.

1.     those arms

2.     the behind-the-head stretching of said arms

3.     that you can be such an ass

4.     that height

5.     that you speak a foreign language

6.     that lip ring

7.     that guitar

8.     that beard

9.     that uniform

10. that you can be so genuinely nice

11. that you’re an athlete

12. that you called your dad papito

13. that you like neil young (this is entirely unintentional from my side)

14.  that you can dance

15. that you can’t dance (but you do it anyhow)

16. those glasses

17. that wit

18. that tattoo

19. that smile

20. that accent

21. that look

Any combination of the preceding means I am at no fault for my behavior, it was out of my control. xx

too true.

thirty days of music.

Because this is one of 21 things I would rather do instead of writing my sociology paper.


day 01 - your favorite song: Hypnotize by the Notorious BIG. This was a tough call but I think the rest of my faves appear elsewhere on the list.


day 02 - your least favorite song: Raise Your Glass by P!nk. I absolutely loathe this song, and it's always on the radio.

day 03 - a song that makes you happy: - New In Town (Fred Falke Remix) by Little Boots. Such a good dancing song.

day 04 - a song that makes you sad: Crowd Surf Off a Cliff by Emily Haines. It makes me sad, but it's one of my absolute favourites.


day 05 -a song that reminds you of someone: Boom I Got Your Boyfriend by MC Luscious. Too good hahahaha.


day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere: I Want the World to Stop by Belle & Sebastian. The St. Lucia Song!


day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event: Last Name by Carrie Underwood. My 19th birthday. At the branch. Enough said.


day 08 - a song that you know all the words to: Got Your Money by Ol' Dirty Bastard. I'd say this one of my signature songs.


day 09 - a song that you can dance to: Got To Give It Up Pt. 1 by Marvin Gaye. Love it. So much.


day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep: Alone in Kyoto by AIR. So soothing.


day 11 - a song from your favorite band: When The Lights Go Out by the Black Keys. I can't pick a favourite band, but the Black Keys are at the top of my list right now.


day 12 - a song from a band you hate: Porn Star Dancing by My Darkest Days. Who the fuck wrote this song. It's absolute shit. Featuring Chad Kroger. Surprise Surprise.


day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure: Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor) by Pitbull ft. T-Pain. I love this song, not really sure why. Oooh baby baby.


day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love: Zombie Nation (Sports Remix) by Kernkraft 400. I actually love going to athletic events, and this song reminds me of them. 


day 15 - a song that describes you: Still by the Great Lake Swimmers. This was a really tough call. 


day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate: Apologise by Timbaland ft. One Republic. Make it stop.


day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio: ET by Katy Perry ft. Kanye West. Not gonna lie, I sorta like it. Although it really reminds me of this.


day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio: Rill Rill by Sleigh Bells. Lovely.


day 19 - a song from your favorite album: Pitter Patter Goes My Heart by Broken Social Scene. This album has a big presence on my 25 most played songs playlist.


day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry: Talk Show Host by Radiohead. 


day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy: Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson. I absolutely HAVE to dance whenever I hear this.


day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad: Breathe Me by Sia. This song makes my heart hurt.


day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding: That's How Strong My Love is by Otis Redding. Tough choice.


day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral: Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. So happy.


day 25 - a song that makes you laugh: Jizz in My Pants by the Lonely Island. We're going to need a clean up in aisle three.


day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument: Africa by Toto. Admit it, you're ridiculously impressed.


day 27 - a song that you wish you could play: Satisfy My Soul by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Sounds like sunshine.


day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty: Hold On, Hold On by Neko Case. Makes me feel guilty for not including her elsewhere on the list, I adore her.


day 29 - a song from your childhood: (You Drive Me) Crazy by Britney Spears. From the first CD I ever owned.


day 30 - your favorite song at this time of year: Sugar Sugar by the Archies. Summer <3

twenty one dream boyfriends.

Now the title may make it seem as though none of these men will ever be my boyfriend; however, as I am the eternal optimist(slight exaggeration here), I will clarify by saying: should any of these men ever come calling, I will not slam the door in their face, rather welcome them with open arms. and legs. Kidding...only a little.

In no particular order:

1. Ryan Gosling

I don't even know where to start here. Did you know that he made the table in the Notebook? With his hands! And he plays the piano, and sings and has a lovely band. And that face. Oh wow. Just lovely. 

2. Fitzwilliam Darcy

First of all, he's go the english accent going for him. Secondly the millions of pounds can't hurt. And that sexy-brooding-i'm-oh-so-deep-and-dark-and-troubled thing that any woman can't help but swoon at. Or at least this woman.

3. Logan Bruno

Remember Logan, Mary Anne's boyfriend from the Babysitter's club? He was from Kentucky, and a real southern gentleman. The man of my 12-year-old dreams.

4. Max Minghella

Probably best known for playing Divya Narendra in the Social Network, but recently he caught my eye in Elvis and Annabelle. Don't know if I actually liked that movie, but I know I liked staring at him for two hours. He is also a potential future hybrid baby-daddy.

5. The Beast aka Prince Adam

Now this may be bordering on zoophilia, but bear with me here. The beast totally had the angry-sexy thing going on, and then softened up and gave Belle that gorgeous library. And in the end Prince Adam was totally a babe, so I'm gonna go ahead and say this crush is legit.

6. Aiden Shaw

Aiden was the best. He was better than Big. Carrie totally made the wrong choice. Aiden is the perfect man. Fun fact: Don't google images of Aiden Shaw. Turns out he is also a porn star. Surprise!

7. Iker Casillas     

Now I'll admit, I partially chose Team Spain for their looks. Okay, almost entirely for their looks. But it was a good call, and we all got to stare at this beaut for the whole tournament. Win-win.

8. Jesse Williams

Those. Eyes. Goddamn-it where'd my panties go? What a beaut. Did you know he was a teacher before he was an actor? Swoon.

9. Seth Cohen

Every girl's dream boyfriend. 

10. Jake Gyllenhal

Do I have to explain this? I watched Prince of Persia, which was absolute shit, just to stare at that for awhile.

11. Spike

I know I'm not the only one with a huge thing for Spike. I'm not really sure what does it for me, must be the bad-ass-ness, as it's certainly not the peroxide blonde hair. 

12. Freddie McClair

From Skins, series 3 & 4. I fell in love instantly. Don't worry, I checked to make sure it wasn't illegal. In fact, he's older than me, so I'm totes in the clear.

13. Taylor Kitsch

Makes the choice of Friday Night Lights over homework a no-brainer. A real home grown Canadian hunk. Yeah, I said hunk. So what?

14. Graham Simpkins

A beautiful book-editor widower with an adorable british accent and equally adorable british children? Sign me up.

15. Penn Badgley

Ooooooh boi. So cute. I am convinced he would be the perfect boyfriend. Penn, if you're reading this give me a ring.

16. Dan Snaith

He has a PhD in Mathematics or something ridiculous like that. He's also the genius that is Caribou. Don't think you're fooling anyone with those glasses Dan, we can all tell you're a babe. P.S. I saw him in concert. Dude's packin. 

17. Kostos Dounas

Mostly I'm referring to the Kostos in the books, and not Kostas from the movie(why did they have to change his name?) because he had me falling so hard I read the whole book in one sitting; however, Kostas from the movie isn't hard on the eyes.

18. Eric Northman

Another undead, but really- does it get any hotter than the undead? I don't think so.

19. Jake Ryan

The perfect 80's boyfriend. My favourite of all the John Hughes hotties, not that there was much competition (What was with Blane from Pretty in Pink?! Worst movie hottie ever).

20. Kevin Zegers

Oh yeaaaaaaa. From his Air Bud days. I loved him. In fact, I had this picture in my locker. What a babe.


Editor's Note* OH MY GAWD! I forgot Spencer Reid! How Could I? I'm adding him to the list and bumping Michael C. Hall. Sorry Bud.

21. Matthew Gray Gubler. 


AKA Dr. Spencer Reid. Nerdy Sexy. Major contributor in the great Criminal Minds obsession of 2010. 

As I happen to be a serial crusher the list is subject to change i.e.. expansion. Do we share the same dream boyfriends?