Tasty Tidbit

While reading a book set in the 1930's and 40's, I learned that the name Charlotte Russe is not only a women's clothing for cheap and trashy trends. It is in fact a dessert that was popular during that time. It is a cold dessert of Bavarian cream set in a mold lined with ladyfingers. Russe is the French word for Russian and it's named in honor of the chef's Russian employer. That's a tasty tidbit for ya!

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Modern Day

Screaming For Freedom

The temperature outside is falling, so that means it's time to bundle up in our winter coats once again. This causes me great distress. Not because I have to freeze my butt off every day walking around the city, but rather because I have to see coat after coat with coattails screaming for freedom.

Coatttails screaming for freedom? You heard right.

When you purchase a new coat, typically the coattails are sewn together with a couple stiches to keep them in order during shipment and on the racks. These are meant to be cut after the coat is purchased. From my guestimate, 40% of people neglect to snip those stitches. Is it because they forgot or because they didn't know they were supposed to do that? Either way, it drives me NUTS. Do yourself a favor and make sure your coattails are flying in the wind. They want the freedom and you'll look much more fashionable.

Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made Of

Big lights will inspire you.

Become Your Own She Wolf

Need some kickin' new music to spice up your life? These popular songs are guaranteed to get your booty moving on the dance floor or your shoulders swaying at your desk at work.

"She Wolf" by Shakira
"TiK ToK" by Kei$ha
"Funhouse" by P!ink
"3" by Britney Spears

Did I Really Just Say That?

My feet are killing me. I'm on my feet all day, and my new shoes are not broken in. As I was gallivanting across campus today, I saw the three flights of stairs ahead of me that I had to tackle. I thought, no way, I'm taking the elevator. I always feel guilty taking an elevator when I don't really need it, but today I did. As I stepped on, someone in a wheelchair came in behind. I instantly felt like a lazy piece of crap. He then said, "How's it going?" Then in my typical nervous banter I told him my feet were killing me and I just had to take the elevator today. I was complaining about my feet hurting to someone in a WHEELCHAIR. He can't even use his feet and I'm complaining about overusing mine! I immediately felt like a total idiot. Note to self: Keep your mouth shut more often.

I Am Not A Student

It's a new recruiting season. I'm back on college campuses rocking one presentation after another. I always work hard to separate myself from the students, since I'm often mistaken for one, and wearing a suit is key. I even have a fancy name tag. I was walking around campus in my new suit, feeling like a rockstar and ultra professional when someone from the college staff said to me, "Hey kiddo." Great. Just what I was going for.

Great Music, Great Price

I'm an iTunes junkie, but I think Amazon may be pulling me over to their team. They offer some amazing deals! If you're looking for some new music, check out these great deals for a really low price.

Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus - $5.00 album
These guys are going to be big!


David Byrne & Brian Eno - Strange Overtones - FREE song
Nothing better than finding an old song that's new to you.


Demi Lovato - Here We Go Again - $2.99 album
There is no shame in Disney power pop.