This video is probably in my top three of favourite Simpsons moments and I'm shocked that I haven't posted it already.
I know that it's a parody, but sometimes remakes are better than the original (Vanilla Sky!). And I understand that parts of this are supposed to come across as funny, but I swear to you I get teary at the part where his dad (Abe) stands by the window after his wife leaves him. (I know what you're thinking - that it's impossible to get teary that fast (it happens in the span of maybe a split second), but I swear I'm telling you the truth. Play this for video for me the next time I see you if you want proof!)
The fact that Abe's wife leaves him, devastates him to the point of excessive drinking and ultimately becoming a terrible father, thus raising an alcoholic son?! Are you kidding me?! Do you see the levels here?! I know it's a fucking comedic cartoon, but c'mon, you gotta give it to me here. I love this show more than I know what to do with sometimes. I really do.
Watch Simpsons snow-centric episodes continuously all day. I'll never really understand why those are my some of the most memorable Simpsons episodes, but they're so beautifully drawn and perfect looking. (My favourite is probably Skinner's Sense of Snow.)
The absolute best part of a snow day? They're not just for kids. Do you have any idea how great that is? That it can just be everyone's day off? Please try to make the most of your next snow day. Look at how much fun you can have, dammit.
Ram & Row created this gorgeous piece of living room furniture that morphs into a rowing machine. It was designed by Patrick Saint-Martin and runs for - well, probably a ridiculous amount of money since they don't list a price.
If you're not impressed by this, get over yourself.
Age 29, continuing to kill it.
And if you think it isn't hard to do (in your late twenties), then I implore you to give it a whirl.
This isn't really a look-what-I-can-do post (well, it IS) but more of a what-can-you-do post? Is there something that you used to be able to do really well and stopped? Maybe you should give it a try again? One day I hope to be able to do the above but have my hands reach/walk all the way down to my feet. I know, I dream big.
In any case, I'll forever keep trying to still be this kid any way I can.
I stumbled upon this piano bar recently and it is GORGEOUS. If I turned you off with the phrase "piano bar" - I completely understand. I'm usually turned off by them as well. But I swear this place is different (/better) than what you're imagining. Look at it.
Entrance to the back dining area
The back dining room
Those photos don't do the place justice, either. It's crazy dark inside and way more enticing in real life (there's a skylight and if that doesn't scream class to you, then get the hell out of here). This is the best thing I've been to in Greenpoint so far (with Pie Corps finishing a close second) so you should probably go.
