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I've enjoyed seeing all the variations on the HRC marriage equality badge -- especially all of the brands like Bud Light, Maybelline, Nike, Martha Stewart Living, Fab.com, Bonobos, Absolut, L'Occitane, Orbitz, Peta, Smirnoff and Norwegian Cruises, who've come on board with the campaign.
Enjoy this compilation. Pin it, tweet it and share it!
So someone sent me this with the intention of my writing about using social media while exercising but I was all "eff that! The drunk and toilet use stats are waaaay more amusing!"
For more stats, check out: http://www.creditdonkey.com/social-toilet-drunk.html
I'd like to point out the URL includes "social-toilet-drunk." I think that sounds like a Jersey Shore episode summary, although not necessarily in that order.
Enjoy.
When I logged into Facebook this morning and my feed looked like this (see below), I knew that:
I'm not under any illusion that the Supreme Court is sitting there with social media at the ready, just waiting for hundreds of profile photos to make up their minds. I only wish to join my community in supporting civil rights. I want to show my love and support to friends and family whose future paths are about to be laid out.
For Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, here is the image of the day:
And here is only a snippet of what my Facebook feed looks like.
P.S. One of my friends posted it. It wins the day:
It's been quite a while since I've welcome a guest post to the ol' blog but I was really taken with this pitch and the author's personality. I am posting it as she asked me to and hope you enjoy it. I absolutely LOVE some of these tips!
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Start Loving Yourself Today
Loving yourself day in and day out can be tough at times. Sometimes we make mistakes, sometimes we get rejected and sometimes we just have days where nothing goes our way. However, learning to love ourselves is imperative to living a long, happy life and to allowing someone else to love us. Contrary to a popular Ne-Yo song, you need to love yourself, before someone can love you. Try incorporating these six tips on how to love yourself better if you've been experiencing a whole lot of self-doubt, self-hatred or negative thoughts.
Ditching the negativity--
First and foremost, nix the negative talk. You're not getting anywhere by telling yourself that you're ugly, or fat, useless, or a failure, etc. Replace those words with adjectives that you want to be able to describe yourself with. Many influential people will tell you that they weren't always as confident and strong as they are now and that they initially had to pretend just to get by. The saying, "fake it until you make it," is a great one when it comes to learning to love yourself--fake your confidence and fake that you like your body, after awhile you'll actually start to believe yourself and you'll forget that you were ever faking it to begin it. You'll never be able to allow someone to treat you right or compliment you if you can't do it yourself, so get rid of the negativity and start believing.
Picking up a new hobby--
A really great way to build your sense of self and confidence is to get in touch with your interests. You can do this by going out and picking up a new hobby or two. This will allow you to do something you love, learn something new, meet new people and experience a whole lot of health benefits. We can get so lost in our own heads sometimes that it's important that we get out there and shake things up a bit.
Celebrating yourself--
Make a list of all the things you do well. Maybe it's something like organizing your closet, changing the oil in your car, or even making presentations for work. List out everything you do well, big and small and then celebrate that fact. Keep yourself from making a list of all the things you think you do not do well and instead, try to add one new thing to your list each week. Focusing on the little things will help you appreciate who you are and recognize your talents.
Get to know yourself--
Feel confident about your body and own skin by spending more time naked. Spend some time each day being naked, whether it be to clean, cook or watch tv and then steal glances of yourself as you walk by mirrors or windows. Kick it into overdrive by also taking the time to really learn your body. Explore yourself and find out what turns you on and what makes you feel good. Don't be ashamed if you want or need a little help from Adam & Eve. Knowing what works for you and liking it is sexy and can be very empowering.
Get dressed up--
Go into your closet and drawers and find everything that doesn't make you feel good. Maybe it's a pair of pants that is far too big or even far too small? Maybe it's a shirt that brings back a bad memory? Get rid of whatever it is.These items are simply weighing you down and reminding you to feel bad about something every time you go to put on an outfit. Instead, fill your closet with outfits that make you feel confident and beautiful. Buy clothes that flatter you and make you feel sassy and watch how a simple shirt can change your entire demeanor.
Do something for someone else--
Go out of your way to help someone or to make their day. Remember that episode of Friends where Phoebe tries to come up with one selfless good deed? She racks her brain just trying to come up with one and keeps finding that every good deed she could think of would ultimately make the do gooder feel good about themselves. Helping others can make you appreciate what you have/who you are and also make you feel good for making someone's day. So hit up a homeless shelter, nursing home or hospital the next time you feel like you're in a slump.
Remember that loving yourself is something you have to work on every day. Some days it will be easy and some days it will be the hardest thing you do, but that doesn't mean give up. Just start fresh every day and you will find that in time and in practice, you will love yourself more.
OMG, I'm back with MORE on leggings. Who's excited?
I still maintain that they are not for everyone. However I have learned to embrace them for comfort and as a great alternative to tights and pantyhose, which I hate even more than leggings.
And so I was kind of shocked and excited to find a trendy brand that goes up to 3X and had to share.
Not a fancy website by any means but apparently that has not stopped Charlize Theron or Mila Kunis from wearing them -- check out "The Girls" apparel.
They have spandex AND cotton, all under 40 bucks, and as I said, some styles go up to a 3X.
I'm going to order two pairs. I'm excited to see boot cut style and some with high-waisted (so it's less likely to roll down) tummy control.
And apologies in advance for this pun but...
Go get 'em! get a leg(ging) up on 'em! HEY-OH!
Disclaimer: In this instance, thankfully, no one's feelings were hurt for the making of this entry. In some instances, leggings should not be worn as pants. The author advises consulting your mom, yor mirror, or your most honest friend before leaving the house in leggings-as-pants, especially if the dreaded "muffin top" is going on and/or your waist line is visible. Some leggings may cause visual and/or psycholocgical trauma. Please consult a fashion or medical professional for treatment. Thank you.
LEGGINGS? JUST SAY NO! - COFG, Jan. 2009
I'm not a huge fan of "The Biggest Loser," which has always struck me as a really scary show - a show that seems to teach people to be angry and hate their issues away. TBL is nothing more than a circus sideshow. I don't enjoy its exploitive nature and I don't enjoy how it's made a few people suggest to me "omigod, you should totally go on that show." My god, if you knew me at all you'd know I do not belong on that show.
You know what I enjoy? ABC's home makeover series. I do. I'm a sap. I love television that makes me cry and root for the human spirit. Making over homes and minds and bodies.
So I had no problem posting this to my blog. :)
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Eyeworks USA, the producers of the hit “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition,” is beginning a nationwide tour to 13 cities across the country in search of participants for Season 4 of the show.
Candidates are asked to either attend an open call in one of the following cities or send in a home tape. More information on how to apply can be found on the official casting website. Casting call cattendees should bring a non-returnable photo. Casting call applications will be provided.
Our open call locations are below although for future reference, Eyeworks, you might wanna summon people to more show-relevant venues than Dave & Buster's. Kind of a #fail moment there, gang.
April 6th, 2013
Salt Lake City, UT 10am to 5pm Boys and Girls 968 E. Sugarmont Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Austin, TX 10am-5pm Life Time Fitness - Austin North13725 Ranch Road 620 North Austin, TX 78717
Atlanta, GA 10am-5pm Life Time Athletic – 5580 Roswell Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30342
Milwaukee, WI 10am to 5pm Planet Fitness 6529 S 27th St, Franklin, WI 53221
April 13th, 2013
Denver, CO 10am-5pm Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill 8260 NorthField Blve. #1370 Denver, CO 80238
Dallas, TX 10am -5pm Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill 10110 Technology Blvd. E Dallas TX 75220
Nashville, TN 10am-4pm Buffalo’s
April 20th, 2013
St. Louis, MO 10am to 5pm Life Time Fitness 3058 Clarkson Rd. Ellisville, MO 63017
Oklahoma City, OK 10am to 4pm Transformation Fitness Center 14701 N Kelly Edmond, OK 73103
Phoenix, AZ 10am to 5pm Gold's Gym 1 E. Washington St. Suite 250 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Jackson, MS 10am to 5pm Metro Center Mall 3645 U.S. Hwy 80 West Jackson, MS 39209
April 27th, 2013
Chicago, IL 10am to 5pm Dave and Buster's 1030 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60610
Los Angeles, CA 10am to 5pm Boys and Girls Club of Venice 2232 Lincoln Blvd Venice, CA 90291
"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” -- The hit series returns for season three to document the amazing makeover of 15 courageous, “super obese” people who, in an unprecedented 365 days, set out to safely lose up to half of their body weight, ultimately revealing an amazing metamorphosis. In each of the 13 stand-alone, two-hour episodes, the participants undergo a transformation not only of their bodies, but of who they are as individuals. The upcoming season is filled with remarkable and eye-opening changes, including twins who work together to shed weight, a married couple, and an inspirational story of an amputee who worked to shed the weight he gained after losing his limb. The show premieres Tuesday, May 28 at 8 pm.
Get the most current info. on the casting agency's Facebook page.
