“If you buy/wear false eyelashes, it’s absolutely not gross to re-wear them again.”
Z Hotel Rooftop in Long Island City
So far, this is the best rooftop view I've encountered in Queens. Look at the view!
I would assume that it's only more gorgeous at night - the main reason I didn't favour going at night was because I've heard it gets really clubby at night and no thank you. Also, I don't really see the point in coming here too late since it's the perfect happy hour spot to have a drink before you go to dinner. Definitely check it out the next time you're in the area.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Only two questions for you.
- Do you know the story of The Count of Monte Cristo?
- Have you seen the 2002 film version?
If you know the story already, you may still enjoy the movie, I'm not completely sure. But if you haven't heard the story or seen the movie - YOU NEED TO WATCH THE 2002 VERSION IMMEDIATELY!
I purposely didn't include the trailer since, well, it doesn't do it justice. I saw this movie in theatres with my brother Robbie when it came out and we had zero expectations of it. The only reason we'd agreed to watch it was because we'd seen everything else that was playing (I know, we went to the movies a lot). Usually I loathe all time period films (with the sole exceptions of the Back To The Future movies - can I label those time period pieces?), but thankfully I looked past that detail for this movie.
This movie is fantastic. Every time it's on television, I'll force whomever I'm sitting with to stay and watch it with me. AND I OWN IT! That's saying something, isn't it? God, it's good. Especially if you don't know the story.
Mom Says
“It is unlucky to see your face in a mirror by candlelight.”
Letterman's Last Top Ten
Honestly, I've never hid my dislike for Letterman. The main reason I'm sharing this?
The Jerry benefit line.
Look at Jim Carrey. Still a babe.
Tina Fey.
“Reality only distracts and degrades us.”
Salad Dressing Chart
Photo Credit: Kath Eats
Photo Credit: Kath Eats
Do you have any idea how much garbage there is in 99% of all store-bought salad dressings? Go look if you don't believe me. Everyone, everywhere should be making their own. They take a few minutes to make and last up to a week (and in some cases, longer, depending on what's in it).
I use this chart (above) so much, I really should just print it out and put it on the fridge. Infact, I'm going to go do that right now.
SUCH a smart idea, this idea. Thanks for sharing it, KathEats!
Fury of the Day - "Are You Beach Body Ready?"
You know where I'm going to go with this. You must. Or you really have no idea who I am as a human being. In any case, this is what's plastered along NYC subway trains right now (below).
I've heard the phrase "beach body ready" since I was... 10 years old. I think the first time was probably in a Seventeen magazine and it has been a constant fear nestled inside my brain throughout my entire life. I think I stayed out of pools for about eight years because I was so afraid of how god-awful I thought I looked in swimwear. EIGHT YEARS. Are we all aware of how nuts that is? When you're a kid and someone's telling you (or you're reading about how) you need to look a certain way to feel good about yourself in a swimsuit, that will always and forever be fucked up.
I think I finally realized its negative impact on my life only a few years ago. Do you have any idea how sad that is that it took me so long? The idea that there are grown women walking around right now thinking, "Fuck, it's almost summer. My beach body isn't ready." HOW IS THAT A REAL THOUGHT?! If you're not yet aware, YES - your body is beach ready. It's also grocery store ready. YOUR BODY IS ALWAYS READY.
Honestly, I hope these kinds of ads make you mad, too. I really do. And not just because grown-ass women are still timid about wearing swimsuits in public, but because there's a whole fucking generation of young girls who are subjected to this same kind of nonsense that I read about twenty years ago. The fact that it's still socially acceptable to mention the phrase "beach body" makes me want to smash windows. Smash them with my thick, meaty arms.
And just for the record, you can't get me OUT of a pool these days and I'm happy that I can genuinely enjoy myself in public in a swimsuit. And if you ever wonder why I'm so keen to post swimsuit photos on my Instagram, I think it's because I was so ashamed of not looking a certain way for so long that being coerced into wanting to hide my body for so many years has made me want to embrace the skin I'm in today. Does that sound lame? I'm comfortable with that. I'd rather be lame and happy than cool and deathly afraid of a bikini.
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Love
Turkey Burger
Photo Credit: Health.com
Photo Credit: Health.com
I know that you know that I've been trying to eat better lately, but that doesn't mean you can't make a healthy-ish burger once in awhile. And this is absolutely the tastiest turkey burger I've ever had. I swear to God it tastes like a real burger.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 3/4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 4 sliced dill pickles
- 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted (or Martin's Potato Rolls)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Then form the individual patties.
Broil for 5–6 minutes on each side or until done.
Place the burger on the bottom half of bun. Top with dill pickles and add no-sugar ketchup if you wish. Cover with the top half of bun.
This recipe was slightly adapted from Health.com.