Soooo…… my cat is on Twitter now. I just want to make a disclaimer that I had nothing to do with this. I’m just happy to stand by and assume the Stage Mom position, proud that after four years of living in Hollywood, my darling’s star is rising.
And I’m only a little bitter that she already has half as many followers as I do.
Soooo true. I think as a culture we have officially passed the tipping point of being too-involved in the mundane details of hundreds/thousands of other people’s lives. Addicting as it is, I am personally trying to cut WAY back on the time I spend social networking (including scaling back on number of friends) and spend more time doing things that are beneficial to my health/well-being, like reading, writing, cooking, exercising, and watching LOST. Just kidding about that last part, we finish the series today and I’ll be DONE forever!
You couldn’t really peg me as a person who pays attention to film and/or advertising awards, but when I saw this recent Cannes Grand Prix winner posted on my friend Boz’s blog, I couldn’t resist sharing it. It was made by a small New Zealand agency called Small Group to promote a tiny local broadband company called Orcon.
The whole shtick is that Iggy Pop (who is in Miami) uses Orcon to find 8 New Zealand-based musics to help recreate “The Passenger” via webcam. Because New Zealand is awesome and so are most people who live there, they had over 200 fantastic auditions and actually wound up taking 9 people instead of 8. But that’s beside the point. The final product is pretty awesome and worth a look, so have one:
Hello, weekend! It’s only been five days, but my how I’ve missed you so. Today, we’re brunching with some friends and heading to the theatre in our 3D glasses to see what Toy Story 3 is all about. I haven’t even seen the sequel, but something tells me I’ll be alright. Perhaps we’ll get a little sunny beach action on Sunday. As for you, just sit back and enjoy this fine bunch of links I’ve wrangled for you this week!
If you like home decor, Florida, fluffy furniture, taking vacations, eating key lime pie, well-lit rooms or even just think one of those things MAY be neat, you need to take a look at this incredible Key West vacation home. I would die to live there.
Fed Up With School Lunch is a blog that features photos of what public schools are really feeding kids these days. Let’s just say my cats eat better. Except for the restaurant tacos on the first page, those look pretty alright.
A group is recreating the bible on film – 31,173 different people saying 31,173 different pieces of scripture from the Bible. Cool idea, but would you watch this?
June is Adopt A Cat Month, according to my favorite animal rescue non-profit, Kitten Rescue. Buy some mega cute jewelry and 50% will be donated to ASPCA, my other favorite!! Eee cats & jewelry yes. For bonus points, check out your local shelter – your new furry friend could be waiting for you.
What Really Spoils Our Children? John Robbins is a super smart cookie, I’ve read a couple of his books. Read this article, if only for the sweet poem inside.
Pet penguins = awesome. Pet penguins wearing stuffed animal backpacks = the best thing in life. (P.S. KitsuneNoir is my friend Bobby’s super cool art/culture/design blog. You’ll read it if you know what’s good for you!)
You wouldn’t have to ask me twice to wear this pretty diamond horseshoe ring.
13 Things Worth Knowing About Super Mario
“Lollipop Bling” has to be the best name for a fragrance I’ve ever come across. Kudos, Mariah.
Can we go back to the old days of getting excited over neon-colored erasers shaped like unicorns, hearts and pandas that actually don’t erase worth a crap?
Now that’s a deck chair.
Billionaires Set Out to Change the Face of Philanthropy. This is a pretty inspirational story. The group of high-rollers includes Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Oprah and David Rockefeller, each who are on a mission to get every billionaire in America to pledge 50% of their wealth to charity. This would mean a potential $600 billion for charity! Buffett alone has already pledged to give 99% of his wealth. Let’s just pray the benefiting organizations aren’t greedy squander-ers.
After all this time, I am still totally in love with Amy Poehler’s web show, Smart Girls At The Party, for which she recently won a Webby award for.
What your email address says about you. Hahaha…. I’d have to say this is 92% true. What do you think? And while we’re at it, eight websites you need to stop building. AMEN!! And I say this as a person who works for one of the largest social media websites! Also, this is why I don’t eat pigs. Can I just sum this up by saying I love The Oatmeal? Ty
Now that I’m married, I can freely gush over other people’s weddings without worry that I should “totally use that idea.” Here are a few that were recently featured on my girl Amanda’s blog: pink garden, gold country, vintage books
This New Yorker cartoon is an accurate representation of Julian and I at home:
Ahahaha, just kidding. How funny is internet fame, though? Like where does it really get you, 99% of the time?
Someone made a “How Deep Is This Hole?” app based on Julian’s hilarious video One Bad App that mocks Apple’s iPhone app approval process. Lols. Actual video below.
AAAAAAND finally – this is pretty stinking incredible. And you thought YOU were talented. P.S. I love how he’s wearing a full white tuxedo.
So, I have a rdio account now (thanks, David R!). I’m still not quite sure what makes this different than your last.fms and Pandoras, but I’m guessing it’s kinda like that, with a little lala.com (R.I.P.) mixed in. So far, I’ve synced my iTunes library (which appears pathetic without half my music on it) and listened to the Broken Bells album (excellent, btw).
If you know what makes rdio so darn special, please fill me in. If you want to follow me, be my guest. If you want an invite – I have 10.
Ahhh, four day weekends. There is nothing better in life. Don’t harp on me about how I just got back from my honeymoon – this new Mrs. is tired from all the action! Just zip it and enjoy these little gems I found for your entertainment. Xoxo, Sarah
Body scans of two women, both different weights – pretty eye opening when you see it from the inside!
Cutest Twitter themes on Earth!
TIME posted a list of the 50 Worst Inventions – among them, FarmVille. Can’t argue with that! Crinoline, however… I quite like it. 
What the BLEEP is on Sarah Jessica Parker’s head?
Who wants breakfast? O…. M… G…
Short slideshow of some of the oldest “jumping photos.” The photographer, Phillipe Halsman, was the first to use this popular method, and used it on people like Richard Nixon, Marilyn Monroe, Salvidor Dali, and Audrey Hepburn (shown below).
Cute collection of handwritten thank you notes about everyday stuff. Gets me in the mood to write all my own thank you notes!
How to make a 46,000 calorie Kit-Kat bar – Ohhh my. Is it wrong that it makes me want a Kit-Kat?
Interview with Molly Rogers, partner in crime of Patricia Field’s – the brilliant lady behind the fashion in Sex and the City – about the second movie (which I’m going to see tonight, despite terrible reviews! It’s gonna be great!)
Love Gives Me Hope – collection of short and touching tales of love and hope. Must-read for anyone who needs a pick-me-up. This one is by far my fave.
Really interesting piece on Hidden LA about the hidden, underground oil rigs in shopping malls and hollowed out office buildings in LA. Watch the video! It’s part of VBS.tv’s series “Uneven Terrain,” devoted to “urban exploration and uncovering the hidden, underground and forgotten corners of the world’s leading metropolises.” So hard to believe this is going on all around us.
Bicycle rush hour in the Netherlands. How cool is this?! Ooooh I really really need a bike! Driving 3 miles to work is a disgrace.
I don’t have as much time as I’d like to blog these days (I have 2 modes: work, and wedding planning), but I do update my Posterous pretty often with cool pics and the like. If you want to follow me, make it happen.
The last cool thing I added:
I think this video speaks for itself….
The sidewalk jumped up and bit me!
I guess my only decision now is whether to spend $300 for another phone that has crappy service or spend $600 to break my contract (up in August) and get a phone that actually works. Or, get a really cheap phone and wait a few months and get the yet-to-be-officially-confirmed iPhone 4G.
What would you do?
Okay, so this isn’t going to be the most full-of-life post I’ve ever written, because for the past four days I have felt like I could puke at any moment. Now that you’re completely grossed out, let me just assure you that I am absolutely 100% not pregnant, which seems to be everyone’s opinion when you say you feel nauseous. However, I haven’t felt much like spending time writing (outside of work- and volunteer-related duties), so please forgive me if this isn’t as flavorful or colorful as my posts usually are. Sometime soon, though, I do have to paint you all a hilarious picture of my night last night – it was super crazy and full of coincidences. Like, out of this world. Alright, on with the show!
- These bear cubs holding hands. I found this on FB’s blog, but it originally came from Cute Overload. It reminds me of how Scout & Pepper look like bear cubs when they stand up on their hind legs and put their paws on the wall or bathtub.
GOSH!
- Finding out one of my BFFs and bridesmaids (Julia) will not be leaving for Italy (Navy husband) until AFTER my wedding!
- This quote, and all of Van Gogh’s love quotes. The man was a lovesick fool, but you have to admire his way with words. And a paintbrush, I guess.
- Cute tweets like this
- Surrendering myself to the stress of wedding planning and going to get a real, honest to goodness massage at a massage parlor (is that what you call them? Sounds kind of weird saying “parlor” for some reason, what is this, 1924?). I don’t know WHY I don’t go more often! Oh right, the cost. Well, it was worth it. I’ll say that much.
- Substituting meals with snacks all day – and hello, why did I ever stop eating grapefruit? It is nature’s candy!! I love grapefruit so much! No sugar, pls.
- Minimizing my social networking circle on Facebook – which I wrote about more in length about here.
- This sweet shower display that I found on WeddingBee:
- Spending an entire week with our good friend Tyler who was in town from Nashville filming with Julian – would have been even better if his lovely love fiance Kayla was here with him!
- Being old and going to bed before midnight on a Friday, and waking up before 9am on a Saturday.
- FINALLY booking a wedding venue (HALLELUJAH!), having a very productive meeting with our wonderful wedding planner (Nashville brides or brides-to-be – you must use Austin Floyd, the woman is a God send), getting one step closer to finalizing details like dress, food, cake, guestlist and invitations.
- Oscar the Grouch – he is just awesome. Sure he’s full of nasty comments, but you can’t help but love him. Especially his ratty hair and the fact that he lives in a trashcan. I think I remind myself of him in the mornings.
- Finding an ancient folder of pictures from when Scout was only about 4 months old. She’s about half the size she is now and looks anorexic! She is such a cute baby.
- Comments from readers! Cannot tell you how much I love these. This is in no way a plea for comments. But I really enjoy reading valuable feedback on something I wrote from people I know and don’t know. It’s really awesome.
- Groupon. Especially the little cat with a gold blingin’ “GROUPON” chain that gives tips for how to get the most from your deals. If you aren’t using Groupon yet, you must must must sign up. Everyday they send you a wildly good deal, straight to your inbox, but the trick is, you won’t get the deal unless enough people commit to buying it and “tip” the scale.
- I’m not one to publicly talk about underwear or lingerie, but I have to say, everything at eberjey is adorable.
- Finally watching Glee – I’m hooked, and I’m only two episodes in!
Also, I’d just like everyone reading this to know that right now I’m currently listening to my fiance outside screaming “Where you goooing? Bye byyyyyyyye!” like a mentally handicapped person. It’s for a sketch, but I’m sure all my neighbors are thinking he’s lost it and are praying we decide to move out of the neighborhood when we get married. Which we aren’t.
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