I have mixed feelings about this week. On the one hand, a short week is awesome because less time waiting in the parent pickup line at school. On the other hand, Joan Rivers died and that’s just terrible because she was awesome and hardworking and snarky and unapologetic for how she was and we should all aspire for that. She’s one of those celebrity institutions that you just always thought would be there and now she’s…not. It’s weird to process. I mean, my life isn’t necessarily different because I didn’t know her personally but it’s still sad. She was a pioneer for women, specifically women in comedy and I have mad respect for that.
And she worked with The Muppets. Let’s pause and watch one of my favorite scenes from my favorite Muppet movie.
RIP, Joan.
On another note, thanks for all the great comments on Wednesday’s post. I feel so loved and supported and it means so much to me. I have a couple of follow up posts planned and I’ll be sure to update you on my progress.
Favorite song
Breaking Benjamin. Evil Angel. Best song on Phobia, hands down. I listen to this song pretty much every day. Sometimes on repeat. I love it that much. And Benjamin Burnley isn’t bad to look at either.
Favorite frugal find
I had something so good to tell you guys about but my old ass brain has completely forgotten what it was. But maybe you can help me out. I’m leaving for New Orleans to go to a blog conference in a little less than 2 weeks. I have a bunch of time to go sightseeing plus time at night. How can I get my fun on when I’m there while still sticking to a budget? Any good recommendations?
Favorite book/TV thing
YOU GUYS!!! Topanga wrote a book. I’m not kidding. I cannot wait to read it. I’m not kidding about that, either.
I think TV networks hate me because every show I like is ending this year. Parks and Rec, Justified, Mad Men, Longmire was canceled, and the #finalride for Sons of Anarchy starts Tuesday. I can’t even with that. But I am stoked for Gotham, with Ben Mackenzie (who I love from SouthLAnd, not The OC) as Commissioner Gordon and it’s an origin story with his rise to power and something with all the villains thrown it. Ordinarily I loathe superhero stuff but this looks fantastic. I hope it is and I hope it lasts more than 1 season.
Favorite internet reads
I love the internet. I mean, sometimes I hate it and all, but other times I love it and not just because it is the best procrastination tool in existence. This week, I found some great reads that I think you should check out, too. Like this post on 10 female gangsters you should know about. Those women have some serious badassery going on. When you’re done with that, hop on over and check out this post about one of the greatest movies of all time, Empire Records, and why it’s resonated so much with my generation (those of us stuck somewhere between Gen X and Millennials). And finally, in what I can only call some weird twist of fate and/or good timing based on Wednesday’s post, there’s this list of 14 things every fat girl absolutely needs to hear (skinny girls, healthy weight girls, all the girls, actually).
Favorite quote
Favorite funnies
Why can’t food just make itself tasty?
I have the best taste ever
Run, chicken, run!!!
True story
Enjoy your weekend! I’m attending a football game at my alma mater on Saturday. Hell might actually be freezing over so make sure you look out for that.
Linking up with Amanda
Love the pinterest funny, I totally do that! It’s like having a huge collection of pretty things to look at only you don’t actually have them…
YES, why can’t food cook itself? or why can’t I have a personal chef?? Oh yeah, cuz I can’t afford one…
Happy Friday! 🙂
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I always try to let others know I’m happy for them, or proud for them, etc. I think it’s important.
Never been to New Orleans. Good luck with your recs!
I’m interested in Gotham too.
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I really liked Joan Rivers too. So sad. I was surprised to hear she was 81 because she sure didn’t look it!!!
I hate when a show ends. Especially if it was unexpected!!!! Like Betrayal last year, it just ended suddenly and I really liked it. Or Lying Games without giving us answers. Ugh!
I won’t laugh when I don’t like someone either!
Hope you have a great weekend!
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I think it is so important to show happiness for others. So sad about Joan Rivers, she was such a pioneer in the comedy world. I am all kinds of mad at this being SOA’s last season. I don’t want it to end!
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again, you worded something exactly how I was feeling without realising. I just always thought she would be there, and now she’s so not. It is so terribly sad, my thoughts are with her loved ones.
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I read the female gangster article earlier this week, I love badass women!
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I’d read Topanga’s book too!
I’m also sad about Joan Rivers. I always liked her.
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That last e-card? LOVE IT! And I’m totally going to watch Gotham too, but I like Ben from when he was on The OC. I lived in Orange County at the time, and it was required watching. Sorry 🙂
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I had no idea that Topanga had a book coming out…I definitely want to check it out, especially since she’s now back on TV!
I have always wanted to go to New Orleans. Can’t wait to see what you end up doing!
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