Friday Funny

I'm not sure why I find the tyrannosaurus rex so funny, but I do. Who's with me?

Have a great weekend everyone!

What I'm Watching

As a new mom, my evenings are significantly simpler than before I had children. Give me a glass of wine on the couch and a good show to watch and I'm set...for a few hours at least, until the kids wake up for a feeding.

So here's my current list of must-watch shows:

1. Boardwalk Empire. If you liked The Sopranos, you'll love this one. I can't get enough of the history in this show either. The Prohibition Era was certainly an interesting time in American history.

2. True Detective. Matthew McConaughey is on fire these days! Most times I see him on the screen, I'm 100% aware that I'm seeing the actor play a character. Not the case with this show. He becomes the character. It's an amazing sight to behold.

3. Downton Abbey. Between the talented cast of relatively unknown actors, the soap opera-like storylines, the beautiful English countryside, and the fabulous British accents, I'm hooked.

4. Game of Thrones. It has all the sword fights, dragons, and damsels in distress that one could hope for in a sci-fi show.

5. Modern Family. I don't necessarily agree with some of the content, but I have to give it props for the way it can make me laugh. It's the only show besides Arrested Development where I find myself literally laughing out loud at the TV. If you love the kind of humor that's derived from awkward situations and fast-paced, witty dialogue, don't miss this one.

6. Mad Men. The clothes, the clothes, THE CLOTHES! Hello, Joan Holloway! Curves and cocktails abound in this show which often leaves me feeling like I was born in the wrong decade.

7. House of Cards. Political discussions usually lead to heated debates in my family, which is why I'm not usually a fan of anything even remotely related to politics. However, there is something about Kevin Spacey playing a southern politician that is undeniably entertaining. I can't take my eyes off of him!

And that's it! If you have favorite shows that didn't make the list, please throw out your suggestions. I've got to keep this list going or else I'll be forced to do something productive at night instead, like *gasp*, read a book.

In Search of New Oven Mitts

Our oven mitts have seen better days so I'm on the prowl for a new pair. I find that cooking can sometimes be boring so I'm looking for something that'll keep things interesting in the kitchen.  I'm shying away from the standard paisley and cupcake prints and going for fun. Perhaps I'll go with one of these choices?

A Free Smile

Anyone else need a smile today?  Check out this video of a kitten and hedgehog meeting for the first time. (You're welcome!)

Enjoying My Time Off

The hubby and I were playing a game of cribbage last night and I realized something kind of amazing about my unemployment situation: now I have A LOT of free time. There are so many little projects that I've put on hold in recent months because I was just too busy with work, the house, church or neighborhood activities, etc. Now I have all the time in the world to focus on them. In fact, I'm going to tackle one unfinished project every day until I'm gainfully employed again. Why not, right? 

So what's first on my list?  Today it's a combination of things. I'm going to hang Christmas lights on our front porch, using a ladder, a staple gun, and any other dangerous tools the job calls for. After that, I'm finally going to get this apple crisp recipe pulled together. I've been salivating over it for weeks and it just sounds like the right thing to eat on a cold winter day. If it turns out okay, I'll share pictures with you!

Ta-da!  (Let's hope I can do a better job than this.)

Tooting My Horn - LOLwork

Do you like to laugh? Do you also like pictures and videos of cute animals? What about silly jokes and dry humor? If you answered yes to these things, then you might want to tune into my company's reality TV show, LOLwork. It airs every Wednesday night on Bravo and I promise you, you will be entertained! Watch a sneak peek of next week's episode here. (Keep your eyes open for yours truly! Hint: see orange arrow below.)

Screenshot of LOLwork Season 1, Episode 3 - BravoTV.com

Friday Funny

Happy Friday everyone!  Here's a Twitter account worth following. It's called Honest Toddler and it looks a life from a toddler's perspective, with such insights as "Did a pee pee in timeout. Mom's face. LOL. I really LOLed there" and "Grandma, I am not being cared for. So hungry for cookies, too. So so hungry. I can barely see." 

April Fool's Cupcakes

FamilyFun.go.com has this recipe for April Fool's Day cupcakes.  You see, they're not your average cupcakes.  These sugarless little beauties are actually made from.... wait for it.... MASHED POTATOES AND MEATLOAF!  Oh, the hilarity!

You will need:

• 1 lb. lean, ground beef
• 1/2 cup of seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 3 tbsp. ketchup
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the frosting:

• 3 cups of mashed potatoes
• Food coloring

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.  Line 12 muffin tin cups with foil bake cups.

2.  In a large bowl, mix together all of the meatloaf ingredients until well combined.

3. Divide the mixture evenly among the lined cups (liners should be about 3/4 full).  Place the filled muffin tins on cookie sheets and bake the cupcakes for 15 min.

4. Divide the mashed potatoes among three small bowls.  Stir in a few drops of food coloring into each bowl to create yellow, blue and pink pastel "frostings."  Spread a generous dollop on each cupcake and smooth out.

Thank God It's Friday!

If you've never heard of The Oatmeal and your sense of humor leans toward sarcastic (see my earlier post about Coffee & Zombies), you should check it out.  I'm loving their latest little ditty about the weather in Seattle.  Sure, it may rain there more than anywhere else in the world, but it makes a sunny day all the more enjoyable...or bittersweet!

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A Pedestrian's Guide To Street Crossing

Laughing Squid has this hilarious guide to crossing the street in major cities all across the U.S.  I especially love the one about Los Angeles - sad, but so true!  (Click image for larger view)

Duct Tape Fashion?

We all know duct tape can be used as a quick fix for just about everything, but did you know it's also being used for fashion accessories?

Nothing spells classy like a duct tape purse!

And a matching wallet?

Or how about a duct tape hat?

Monday Morning Fun

Chelle over at Coffee & Zombie Movies has another great tale to share.  This one involves weirdos and airplane rides.  If you fly a lot for work or pleasure and you can relate to attracting oddballs who engage all kinds of inappropriate conversations, you must read her post.

Personally, I can relate.  The last time I flew, I was in St. Louis.  You'd think being in middle America would keep you safe from the crazies.  Nope.  A man who spoke no English shook his cane incessantly at us while we waited in line for the flight.  I guess we must have that menacing look about us that can only be chased away by incessant cane-shaking?  Then a man wearing a Rolex watch and a John Deer hat tried to get us to watch his duct-taped cooler while he stepped out of line and went outside to "pay the taxi cab driver." Who the heck travels with a duct-taped cooler?  More importantly, if you can afford a Rolex watch, why would you wear a stained $2.00 hat with it?

Anyhoo.... here's a visual taste of what you'll get if you pop on over to Chelle's blog.  Enjoy!

Toupee Cop Takes Aim

I wonder what was involved in dreaming up this brilliant idea for a movie?  Something tells me some illegal substances may have inspired it's creation because the concept is so.... out there.  Given recent world events it would be offensive of me to poke fun of the Japanese, but I will say that their penchant for unusual forms of entertainment never ceases to amaze me.  (hat tip: Neatorama)

A Fun, Hilarious Time Suck

Last week I stumbled on a Canadian-based blog called Coffee & Zombie Movies and ever since then I've found myself visiting the site once or twice a day. This could be the start of a real problem, but I just can't help myself.  Where else can you go to find a video like the one below coupled with a hilarious take on why it's important to put away laundry (see The time Danny DeVito made me to go the Mall)?

If you love to laugh at the ridiculous as much as I do, Coffee & Zombie Movies is worth checking out.

Their Force Is Strong!

According to this article by the Yorkshire Evening Post, anyone who wants to claim their religion as "Jedi" will be able to do so in the 2011 U.K. Census.  During the last poll, about 400,000 people listed their religion as such. The dedication of Star Wars fans never ceases to amaze me!

Monday Morning Fun

This video has been circulating the web for a while, but I watched it for the first time on Saturday and it brought me to tears. It's so clever and the baby's facial expressions are priceless. Enjoy!

Sweet Delusions

I am loving one of The Oatmeal's latest pieces entitled, "The 10 Types of Crappy Interviewees."  Having interviewed several of these types in the past and possibly matching some of these types myself in my early interviewing years, I can empathize with hiring managers who have to put up with this baloney.

I know it's all in good fun, but I do wonder if this list is a bit short?  I'm not seeing some of my personal favorites here like the "gum smacker" or the "Ben Stein" (monotone drabness only works for comedians).