1. Beverly Hills, 90210 (original series)
I got the first season of the original (can’t believe I even
have to clarify that) Beverly Hills, 90210 for Christmas and while I’ve been
sick this past week, I’ve watched the whole thing. My goodness, that’s some
fine entertainment. The trip down early 90s memory lane is so much fun. The
outfits are just insane. So much neon and biker shorts. I was trying to
remember ever wearing anything like that. But then I remembered my first day of
school in 5th grade (which would have been 1990, the same year as
the first year of 90210). I got a new outfit: Blue shiny spandex leggings, a
multi-colored geometric shape filled shirt and a big cardigan which I wore with
white scrunchy socks and my LA Gear high top sneakers. And I LOVED that outfit.
So, yeah. The clothes on Beverly Hills, 90210 are accurate for the times.
Anyway, it’s such a fun show. And such a fun show to make
fun of. Nobody looks like they are in high school, except maybe David Silver.
Donna Martin could possibly pass. Steve Sanders looks like he could be everyone’s
father. Dylan and his forehead creases are way too aging. And Andrea…oh,
Andrea. You old, lady. These people are supposed to be Juniors in high school.
16-17 years old. That is so not the case.
And I know I grow to hate Kelly (A few years ago I spent an
entire summer watching the entire series replayed on SoapNet), like really
really hate Kelly. But right now she is so much more enjoyable than Brenda and
her pursed lips. God her mouth must be so sore from doing that all of the time.
I much prefer when Valerie takes her spot.
2. My Job
My job has changed a lot since I was laid off in November2011. This is the third job I’ve had since then. And I love it. It really is
proof that things happen for a reason. I was devastated when I was laid off
because I loved where I worked. But this job, this job I really really like.
And I like where I work. They’ve been very good to me. It’s nice to like where
you go every day.
3. Amanda Palmer’s song “Olly Olly Oxen Free”
Remember how for the past few months all I could talk about
was Joanna Newsom’s “Good Intentions Paving Company”? Well, this song is my new
obsession. It’s so loud and fun and makes me want to jump around and sing along
and play air drums. Seriously, the drums on this track are insane. And, it has
great lyrics. 99% of the time that I’m in the car, I throw this song on at top
volume. Even if I’m just running to the grocery store.
4. My Husband
I know that sounds weird. Like I’m only loving him right now
or something. Of course I love him all the time. But I’ve been sick for the
past week and he has taken such good care of me and I just feel so incredibly
lucky that he is my husband. He’s awesome.
5. The Bloggess
After reading her book, Jenny Lawson (aka The Bloggess) is
my new hero. Which, if you’ve read the book, seems crazy. But sometimes it’s
just nice to read that other people have the same thoughts and fears that you
do.
6. Prissy Clerks
Prissy Clerks debut album, Bruise or Be Bruised, came out
just one day after I wrote my Favorite Albums of 2012 post. If it would have come
out the day before or if I would have held off posting, this would definitely
had made my top 10. Clara Salyer’s voice is so sweet and so cool. Really, she
has such a great voice. The music is reminiscent of early 90s bands like Belly,
which I love. Seriously great album. Go get it.
7. Soup with Ritz Crackers
While sick, I ate many bowls of Progresso Vegetable Soup
with Noodles and instead of putting saltines or oyster crackers in it, I used
Ritz Crackers. O My God. So. Good.
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