Hola, amigos! I am currently gallivanting about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (and eagerly searching high and low for my Hogwarts acceptance letter), and then it’s off to Disney World for a few days. I’ll be back in blogging action next Wednesday. Have a great weekend!
- Pop quiz: Jay-Z lyric or Great Gatsby quote? Surprisingly harder than it should have been.
- 17 Reasons why Jennifer Lawrence Won the Golden Globe. Alternate Title: 17 Reasons Why J-Law Rocks at Life. (Thanks, Kate)
- Speaking of the Globes, Jennifer Lawrence has caught a lot of flak for the opening statement of her speech, “What does this say? ‘I beat Meryl!’” Apparently, she was quoting The First Wives Club, so Team Meryl can stand down. Stand down, I say!
- The 5 Most Badass Presidents of All Time. #1 is my all-time favorite Prez!
- South Korea has one of the highest rates of cosmetic plastic surgery, and this Jezebel article takes a look at the heartbreaking and often extreme lengths South Korean women go to in order to achieve a more “western” standard of beauty.
- 21 Dogs Who Don’t Know How Big They Are. I’ll always have a place in my heart for the oafish, gentle giants of the dog world.
- The Hairpin’s Guide to Getting the Body You’ve Always Wanted. So much snark. Just the ticket.
- An interesting article about how Monument Valley, Utah became the go-to backdrop for Hollywood’s Wild West. I can’t even look at these pictures without thinking of Thelma and Louise.
- Squeal-inducing video of the week: Baby panda plays with ball, cuteness ensues. (Thanks, Jill)
- A video of two dogs Skyping. We did it, you guys! We finally did it! (Thanks, Zack)
Got all but one right on the Jay Z / Gatsby quiz but then I did JUST read Gatsby!
Damn, Kerry, I’m impressed! I won’t tell you how many I got…I’m disappointed in myself!
Literally JUST finished it two days before the quiz
probably counts as cheating!
I LOVE that panda video. SO CUTE.
Have a great time at Disney World!
Thank you, Shari!
I love the Jennifer Lawrence links
She really is stunning and I just think she is awesome! Such a down-to-earth actress and I love her confidence.
I think so too, Di. Total crush on her! Did you see her host SNL? I thought she did a fab job.
I saw half of it on Hulu
I plan to watch the rest before the week is up! Her opening monologue was so cute!
I LOVE these round-ups! There are so many things that I found funny during the week, and always great new stuff, like the dogs skyping. LOVE!!
Haha, thank you so much, Laurie! The interwebs are just full of gems.
Good ‘ol Teddy. The best we’ve ever had!
Amen, sister friend. A-men.
uh super jealous of your day. wish I could be there. have you ever seen two dog dining? hilarious video as well, the last one reminded me of it
Haha, yes, I have, Alex! So good!
I’m not sure what it says about me that I just pushed back my chair and fist pumped after acing the Jay-Z/Gatsby quiz. No matter, I’m now ready for the weekend. Thanks!
Will, I am IMPRESSED. You’re the first person I know to get 100%. I thought I was going to do well and I didn’t. Need to brush up!
Teddy Roosevelt is def badass!!
Hardcore dude!
The dogs! I just love them!
Yay so many cute links
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks, Uru!
The dogs skyping, the big dogs and the Panda was too cute. And I blame you each Friday for not getting housework done
ha ha! Have a wonderful time in Disney my friend!!
Haha, thanks, Suzie! I know, I am a big productivity suck on Fridays!
As always, the Friday Round-Up I most look forward to reading every Friday
My dog thinks he’s a lap dog–at almost 90 lbs, he’s added resistance when I’m trying to do Pilates and he just lays on top of me!
Thanks, Nicole! I just looove dogs that think they are lapdogs even when they get to be too big! Is there anything more endearing?
Jennifer Lawrence is just FANTASTIC. I want her to be in charge of things.
Yes! Her, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler can run the world, in my opinion, with a bit of counsel from Beyonce.
T. Roosevelt is my number one favorite president and person of all time. I love it!
Woo hoo, one of mine too. What a dude!
thanks for all the links
No problem! Thanks for stopping by!