On Melanie's Mind

Drysol: 35ml Of Life-Changing Liquid

2011-02-10T02:39:00.007-05:00

I considered not writing this. Because it meant I'd have to reveal and discuss something very embarrassing about myself. And I wasn't sure if I was brave enough to do that... But I slowly convinced myself that I should. Because it's a huge thing for me that I've overcome. And even though I imagine very few people will appreciate the hugeness of it, those are the few people that writing this will help.

For as long as I can remember, ever since puberty I suppose, I have suffered with the issue of sweat. Under-arm sweat. (I told you it was embarrassing). It's something I've dealt with everyday of my life and learned to live with and up until recently, I didn't even think of it as a medical condition. (Not sure why. A quick google search years ago could have saved me years of trouble) I thought I was just a freak who sweated way more than everyone else no matter what kind of antiperspirant that I used.

It's called Hyperhidrosis and if you google it, the first thing that comes up says "Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest."

So I just sweat. All the time. For no reason. Even if I'm just sitting watching tv and I'm not hot. This has been my life. I can remember times when it affected me, like scarred me for life where I remember key occasions in my life and THE SWEAT is one of the main things my brain has selected to remember.

At my Confirmation I had this cute green cap-sleeve stiff-cotton dress made and while sitting in the church, 2 huge wet spots formed under my arms and I knew... Everyone's gonna see this. And at my Grad. I wore this gorgeous red dress. I was still trying to convince myself that if I just wear lots of antiperspirant and stay cool and calm, it'll be ok. Of course I was sweating before the ceremony even started and had to go in the bathroom and put my pits under the hand dryer and practically burn my skin off from the heat just so I could dry the wet spots. Then by the time I was called for my diploma I was wet again so I had to make sure to keep my arms down as I walked across a stage with lights shining on me in front of everyone with huge wet spots under my arms...

After a few experiences like that I gave into the fact that there were just certain things I couldn't wear. Like if I wore anything with sleeves that wasn't black or white or a dark pattern or polyester, I was screwed. I would look at clothes on racks in stores and I'd trained my brain to reject all options that would show sweat. For someone who loves clothes as much as I do, this has never been fun.

So this has been my life. And I'd accepted it. Until my brother got engaged, and his fiancée asked me to be a bridesmaid. And the dresses were gonna be blue... And I'm so excited I get to be a bridesmaid for the first time and all I'm thinking is; my sweat is bound to show on that dress and I'm gonna be walking down an isle in front of everyone. And taking tons of pictures; pictures that are gonna be their wedding pictures forever... and there's gonna be Melanie... With sweaty frickin' armpits.

So I started doing research. I had heard a while ago that some people get botox in their armpits to make themselves not sweat. So that was the first thing I looked up. Of course that was extremely expensive. I figured celebrities and rich people must be the only ones who do this.

But my research led me to a product. A seemingly simple product. A product that seemed so basic, so cheap, so easy to procure AND got rave reviews all over the internet... It had to be too good to be true.

The next day I purchased from Walmart, for $19.99, DRYSOL. A small innocent-looking bottle of liquid, with a spongy opening at the top. That night I stood in front of the mirror, antiperspirant-free, having not shaved for 24 hours (apparently if you've recently shaved it'll burn like hell) raised each arm and per the instructions, gently dabbed the liquid onto my armpits and I went to bed. It was a little itchy but not too bad.

The next day we were renting a car to drive to Tottenham for a party and to stay overnight. I got up, washed my under-arms with soap and water, dried them, applied Aluminum-Free Deodorant and put on a fitted purple cotton t-shirt.

After getting ready, packing, going to get the rental car, eating, driving for over 2 hours, walking around Yorkdale Mall and driving some more, we arrived at our destination. I took off my coat, and raised my arms... I was dry.

Like I said in the beginning, only people who sweat like I do did will understand the feeling I felt to raise my arms and see that there were no big dark purple circles. I wore a red T-shirt to go to Detroit for a Hockey game. I wore it all day, for 12 hours. And when I got home at 1am, I was dry. My life has changed.

This commercial is obviously a complete lie because Axe would never have stopped my sweat, but it's pretty funny.

Trend-Spotting : Cargo Skinnies

2010-11-15T04:03:00.008-05:00

As comfortable as I was sure they were, I always thought of cargos as bulky, unattractive and masculine. I also imagined them in khaki and tan and I cannot pull off those colours.

That all changed when this season I discovered Cargo Skinnies. I think the first time I ever saw them were on Jennifer Hudson's jenny Craig commercial: (sorry the photo sucks)

They have the 'roughing it' feel but in a sleek, stylish way that appears completely new and different to me. I had to have a pair.

I saw the ones on the right by J Brand in 2 consecutive issues of InStyle. Both had celebrities wearing them. Which leads me to believe they got them for free. I am not a celeb and they cost over $200:

So I kept an eye out for a pair in my price range. Which eventually led me to Old Navy. I got these in the middle on sale for $19 - a steal!! :

I can dress them up, dress them down, they can go with a T and converse for a casual look or I can pair them with heels and a pretty top for an interesting contrast between pretty and rugged. I also have new leather booties the look SICK with them.

The only down-side I can see is that such an unusual style could end up being a fad and fall out of fashion pretty quickly.

But for now at least, I LOOOVE Them.

Taylor Momsen Is Not Crap

2010-07-21T18:56:00.005-04:00

Last night we rented The Runaways starring Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett and Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie. We saw it in the theatre when it came out and LOVED it. made us wanna be 15 and in a girl band and do a lot of drugs and make out with Kristen Stewart. This is not Twilight Bella Kristen Stewart. This is Joan Jett -ified, hot, make you wanna get into trouble with her, Kristin Stewart.

Anyway, so I'm reading LaineyGossip today and she has a post about Taylor Momsen. From Gossip Girl. She's in a band and she thinks she's the shit and people hate on her a lot. But she's performing on the Warped Tour and her band is actually getting good reviews!!

So what do The Runaways and Taylor Momsen's band have in common?

Well see for yourself:

And don't even say oh well she's just copying Cherie cause nothing in entertainment is 'new'. Everybody copies.

What's important is; back in the 70s people Hated on The Runaways SO Much. They didn't want these little girls playing rock music and dressing and acting the way they did and now The Runaways are a major part of rock history and opened doors for girls to be able to be in rock bands or do whatever the hell else they wanted to do that people told them they couldn't or shouldn't.

So Taylor, you do your thing girl! I might even buy your album.

Here's the Video for The Runaways - Cherry Bomb. I challenge you to try to not get this song stuck in your head.

Here's the Vid of Dakota in the movie performing Cherry Bomb

and here's a video for Taylor's Band, The Pretty Reckless - Make Me Wanna Die

Rain Boots. The search continues

2010-04-08T00:11:00.010-04:00

Yes I still haven't gotten any.

But here are some that I've been looking at recently. I think I might actually get a pair this time I like the ones from Winners a lot.

Bring on the birthday money!!

Zellers - pink and black

Winners - navy and white, kinda sailor-ish

Joe Fresh - stripes or yellow

The Search for the Perfect Birthday Dress

2010-03-30T23:05:00.007-04:00

My Birthday is a little over a month away and I'm already thinking about what I'm going to wear. I know I have tons of time but I suffer from severe birthday anxiety. So I need to be prepared. We're going out downtown Toronto and I need an amazing dress.

My first inspiration is this dress worn by Amanda Seyfried to some premiere or event recently. I literally have not stopped thinking about it since I saw it. The colour, the style, the draping... I die.

VitaminWater: Canada > USA

2010-03-29T00:02:00.006-04:00

I've recently fallen in love with VitaminWater. The taste lands wonderfully half way between regular water and juice. And it could be my imagination but I could swear when I drink it at work it gives me energy.

So I got curious and googled it to see how healthy it actually is. answer: Not very healthy. Not very healthy at all!

One small bit of good news though, turns out a bottle of VitaminWater sold in the good old USA contains crystalline fructose which is the main thing all the websites are saying is the worst ingredient in VitaminWater.

The good news? My beloved VitaminWater, when purchased on a Canadian shelf, DOES NOT CONTAIN the crystalline fructose and instead is made with cane sugar. Still sugar, but 50% healthier. Just another reason Canada is better than good ole USA.

(This website explains in more detail what the difference means.)

Now if only Canadian VitaminWater was cheaper....

Outfits: Halloween and Girls Night

2010-03-09T22:35:00.002-05:00

My Best Actress: 2009 and 2008

2010-03-09T21:33:00.004-05:00

Last year leading up to the Oscars, I was all about Kate Winslet. I. was. Obsessed. The weird part is that she was nominated for Best Actress for the Reader and I didn't even like the movie that much. It was just ok. But I was obsessed with Kate Winslet and if she didn't win.... I think I would have cried. Worse yet if Angelina Jolie won..... but let's not go there. I just wanted it for Kate so badly. And she won and she was so happy and gracious and I won cause she won.

This year, Sandra Bullock was nominated for Best Actress for the Blind Side. Even worse than with the Reader, I haven't even SEEN The Blind Side yet!! But I was obsessed with Sandra winning that Oscar! She HAD to win it, and if she didn't, I'd be sad. But she won. And I won.

It got me thinking, have I cared in the past who won Best Actress? I couldn't remember. So I wiki'd the list. It's an interesting list. I only went as far back as 2000 because in 1999 I was 14 years old and probably didn't give a crap.

2009: Sandra
2008: Kate

In 2007 it was Marion Cotillard for La Vie en Rose. It was a french film so I never saw it or knew much about it. But I remember her winning and I remember thinking, who is this french chick? The only nominee I really liked that year was Ellen Page and she was young and I knew she wouldn't win.

In 2006 it was Helen Miren for The Queen. Another movie I never saw.

2005: Reese Witherspoon for Walk The Line

2004: Hilary Swank for Million Dollar baby. Never saw it. DON'T like her. I don't know why. She just bothers me.

2003 Charlize Theron for Monster. I could generally take her or leave her but ABSOLUTELY Deserved. Amazing performance. She transformed herself for that role. I've never see anything like that before or since.

2002: Nicole Kidman for The Hours. Saw it. So she wore a fake nose. Meh.

2001: Halle Berry for Monster's Ball. Nicole Kidman was also nominated for Moulin Rouge! and I LOVE Moulin Rouge. But I think Halle deserved it more. Plus she was the first black woman to win Best Actress so Go Halle!

2000: Julia Roberts for Erin Brockovich. I feel like she was Sandra Bullock that year. Except she wasn't up against any huge names like Meryl Streep.

So I guess I never cared that much before. But for the past 2 years I've cared A LOT. And I'm 2 for 2!

A Proud Canadian

2010-02-06T14:47:00.006-05:00

Lainey Lui is one of my favourite celebrity gossip bloggers. Yesterday she set the gossip aside for something more important. Lainey ran with the Olympic Torch. She wrote a very moving article on her website about it here.

Lainey and her parents

All her talk about immigrating to Canada and her parents wanting a better life really got to me and made me really emotional. I miss my family so much and sometimes I think about what it would be like to move back to Trinidad. But I know that living in Canada will give me and my future children so many opportunities. And one day I will make enough money that I can go home whenever I want. Can't wait for the Olympics so I can cheer for my fellow Canadians!!

My Tattoo

I've had nothing to say....

2009-12-01T02:33:00.003-05:00

I wish I felt this happy all the time

A Couple Of Cute Outfits

2009-10-22T21:00:00.005-04:00

I think so anyway....

I have not blogged in a Month!!!

2009-10-22T19:11:00.008-04:00

disgusting.

It's really the case of when I have nothing going on, I have time to blog, but nothing to blog about. But when I have tons going on, I have tons to blog about and no time to do it. Vicious cycle.

So let's update you on what's been going on since we last met.

I went to Toronto for my friend Emily's birthday. We got wasted, sang karaoke and had a blast!
See below: big smiles, green drinks and glow-in-the-dark birthday girl glasses. Ha!

I participated in the CIBC Run For The Cure. And when I say 'participated' I mean we kicked ass!! We did it for Lindsay's mom who passed away this June after her courageous battle with cancer. Lindsay's sister Amanda organized the whole thing. We registered 4 days before the event and Amanda ended up raising the most money out of any single person in London!! There was however controversy on the day as they announced her as the third place winner because of 'mis-calculations' *cough rigged cough cough* But it was an amazing experience. We raised a lot of money for a meaningful cause and had a lot of fun along the way.
Click here to read about our team the "Sue-per Fighters", named for my amazing mom-in-law Sue. I really miss her. Even more recently.See below: limo, boas and lots and lots of pink.

I Must Have: A Silver Glittery Mini

2009-09-25T13:51:00.008-04:00

I am GOING TO get a shiny silver mini dress! I've been obsessed since I watched the MTV VMAs and wrote this. Here's a few more dresses I've seen and loved since then.

Kristin Chenoweth at the 2009 Emmy Awards

Audrina Patridge at the 2009 Emmy Awards

Eva Longoria at the 2009 ALMA Awards in a longer version

and Audrina again at the party celebrating her Maxim cover. This one in red.

I loved Jennifer's Body

2009-09-20T16:23:00.006-04:00

that sounds kinda dirty... and I'm ok with that.

On Friday Lindsay and I went to see Jennifer's Body starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. We almost didn't go because an hour before I was in PJs in bed and ready to fall asleep. But I got myself up and planned to buy a coffee cause I really really wanted to see this movie. Boy am I glad I did. I actually didn't think it was going to be extremely good. I went into it thinking it might be just kind of silly, funny but mostly silly. I was wrong. Sometimes I think it's best to go into a movie with low expectations because if it's just ok then you aren't let down. But when it's good and you have low expectations... it ends up being SO good.

It starts off very Juno-like with the random funny teen slang that I almost got out a pen and paper to write down so I could use them later. (Diablo Cody wrote both movies) Megan and Amanda's relationship as Needy, the nerdy girl and Jennifer, the cheerleader girl bffs is extremely believable and I liked them both right away. By the time I saw Megan Fox as the demon eating chicken and spewing black stuff onto the kitchen floor, I was appalled... and in love with this movie.

It's not what you see in the trailer. They don't give away the good parts in the trailer. It's not just a sexy teen horror movie. It's smart, completely unique, hilarious... and yes sexy. I laughed, I was appalled, grossed out and turned on. Go see it, and make sure you tell the loud 16 year old girl behind you to shut up before the movie starts - like I did.

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MTV VMAs 2009 - I Officially Hate Kanye's Guts

2009-09-14T04:29:00.003-04:00

Last night at the VMAs, 18-years-old, sweet-as-can-be Taylor Swift, who I love, won her very first Moon Man. She won for best Female Video beating Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson and Pink. When she was sweetly, humbly and graciously accepting her award, Kanye West got up on stage, took the mic out of her hand and said that Beyonce had the best video. I'm pretty sure Beyonce wasn't even nominated and when the camera cut to her, she could be seen mouthing, "what?" and "oh no". Taylor was escorted of stage and MTV cut to a pre-taped clip. Kanye West stole that monumental moment from Taylor Swift and she will never have it back.

I used to like Kanye West. I used to think he could be great. But no amount of talent can excuse his complete lack of a heart.

Kanye could have sat in his seat and kept his mouth shut. It's what anyone would have done no matter how much they disagree with the out-come of an award. No-one's saying he can't have an opinion. He could have tweeted it, he could have blogged about it, he could have given an interview later that night or held a damn press conference on his lawn the next day to say how he felt!

Kanye West sat in his seat at the VMAs, watched Taylor go up for her award and decided in that moment, that his opinion was so important, that he had to get up on stage, on live television, take a mic out of a young girl's hand and steal her moment to voice his opinion - and for that I will always hate him.

I'm so thankful that Beyonce chose to give away her spotlight to Taylor. She showed true class. It was like one generation passing a torch to another. I teared up a little. It was the complete opposite of what Kanye chose to do. Where Kanye chose to be cruel, Beyonce chose to be loving, giving and caring. True class.

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MTV VMAs 2009 - It was a Girls' Night

2009-09-14T04:17:00.007-04:00

The 3 Ladies in this post are are completely different from one another, but all 3 are strong, talented, unique individuals who all deserve respect and admiration.

Lady Gaga showed off her theatrics and her eccentricities. Her performances are nothing less than art and I love watching her.

Beyonce brought the Moves!! She has an amazing body, a curves-are-sexy body and this chick can dance!! Her performance was like a work-out video. And I mean that in a good way.

Pink showed strength and that a woman can do a high-flying circus act and still sing live. Proving that the ones with the real talent don't lip-sync and anyone who does, while sauntering around on a stage is just lazy.

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MTV VMAs 2009 - Hills Girls, The Hot & The Shit

2009-09-14T03:55:00.010-04:00

First The Hot.

I've already talked about how smokin' Kristin Cavallari looked and seeing as I don't really like her, let's move on.Whitney Port tried something a little more special than the other girls who played it somewhat safe. Her low cut dress made her chest and neck so long and made her look tall like a model. And I love the little detail at the bottom. And the booties.
Lauren Conrad, a little too tanned but beautiful and age-appropriate. I always love her style and I would wear this dress.

And now, the Shit.
The dresses were bad, but it's more about the faces.

Like why does Stephanie Pratt look like a man!? She's not the most stunning of the Hills girls usually - maybe not even in the top 5. But what did she do to her face!? The 50-year old hair, the obvious plastic surgery, the rail thin frame with her collar bones sticking out and the lips! I just realized who she looks like... Heidi Montag.

This one hurts me. Because I love Lo! And I think her look wouldn't even have been that bad but the lipstick is just atrocious! It ruins her whole face and makes her look like an old lady. Never ever wear this shade again Lo Bosworth. Do you hear me!?

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MTV VMAs 2009 - The Short Glittery Mini

2009-09-14T03:07:00.008-04:00

Without question, the outfit of the night and the style I most want to copy/steal to wear for the huge party I plan to have next year for my 25th birthday, is the short glittery mini. It was so popular in fact, that two stars showed up wearing the same exact one.

Shown here, Shakira and Pink, showed up in the exact same dress. It's like a prom nightmare! But they seem to be taking it well and not freaking out. Although I wouldn't be surprised if a stylist or two got fired via text message. I'm not even gonna attempt the 'who wore it best' because they both look equally gorgeous.

Katy Perry arrived on the red carpet in this silver edgy look.
It pains me to say this because I don't really like her and I'm not looking forward to The Hills minus one Lauren and plus one Kristin but... Kristin Cavallari looked absolutely smokin' in her little silver mini.
And last but most certainly not least, the amazingly talented, adorable, my present crush - Leighton Meester - shook the trend up a bit with some pattern and cap sleeves. (check out the shoes!)

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MTV VMAs 2009 - Lady Gaga is my BFF

2009-09-14T02:47:00.005-04:00

It's no question. Lady Gaga is a complete lunatic. And last night I wanted her to be my bff. If you get Lady Gaga, you would have loved her outfit. It was a hot mess but it made perfect sense, again - only if you get her. Her date was Kermit the Frog and she couldn't keep the story straight about him. One second it's their first date and the next, Miss Piggy had been texting her to ask if it was going to be a late night. I couldn't stop smiling. I love her crazy so much.

Gaga changed her outfit about 5 or 6 times between the red carpet, the show, her performance, accepting her award, the press room and her after party. The most shocking and strange was this red number, about which I tweeted: "How is she gonna accept her award with that shit on her face?! Hahahah Love you @ladygaga" Look how confused Eminem looks! haha

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When PostSecret Hits Home

2009-09-12T01:05:00.003-04:00

This Postcard could have come from my future self.
And that terrifies me.

visit PostSecret here and see new secrets every Sunday: http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

Shopping in the U.S.A - I <3 Target!!!!

2009-09-01T02:22:00.007-04:00

This is a little delayed but last week I went to Syracuse, NY with Lindsay to see my family who were there to set my brother up at Colgate University. It was amazing but I'll save that for another blog. Right now I want to tell you about the fun things I bought!!!

First, I got these super comfy shoes from my new favourite store Target!!! They were $22 and they feel like I'm just wearing socks. haha

I also got this chain at Target for $12. I love all the jewel-tone stones. I want to wear it out sometime with something plain black.

Now this is my absolute, by far, FAVE thing I got. I couldn't believe the price tag. I got it at Kohls. It's a Camdie's clutch. Pink, may favourite colour, and it was 80% OFF!!! The original price was $42 and I got it for $8.50. Nuts! Can anyone tell me if Kohls usually has great prices like this? When we were there they had a huge sale on, but it was like the whole store! Is it uaually like that? Or were we just really lucky?

I didn't get these nail polishes in Syracuse. I got them before at Loblaw where I work for $2.50 each. I'm so into these fun colours. I want to get more. Maybe green and bright blue. :)

I've been thinking about what I want to wear for Fall and since I've lost some weight I wondered if I could pull off the skinny jeans look. Well here they are. What do you think? I actually got them at Walmart for $12. They are really good quality for $12 Walmart jeans.

So there's my stuff :) I bought a few other little things too, but nothing as worth showing. Just like a note pad and stuff. So what do you think? Let me know in the comments!

Crafty Gift Wrapping

2009-09-01T02:08:00.009-04:00

I LOVE wrapping presents. I used to wrap my granny's Christmas presents for her and I really enjoyed it. I love all the ribbon and the tags and the paper. It's just fun.

My good friend, Sheena's baby shower was last week and we got her all these little things from her registry. I planned how I was going to wrap it, got a box from work, scouted different wrapping papers at Carlton cards and Zellers and got down to business.

I took some pictures of the wrapping process so I could show them to you. So here they are.

cut the box to shape

wrap the box

put in the tissue

position the gifts

cover everything with plastic

Sheena with her present.
I also made a bib that said "my lezzy aunts love me" it got big laughs :)

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Mid-Week Obsession Session: Boots

2009-08-15T02:50:00.007-04:00

So far my Mid-Week Obsession Sessions have not been going according to plan. It's already Friday night and I am only just posting this. I am so sorry and hope you will forgive me. Especially my most loyal fans: Sasha, Mike and Taylor. haha

Its been about 2 years running now that I've said I'm going to buy a pair of rain boots. A girl I used to work with would wear hers to work when it was wet and then she would change her shoes when she got there. I envied her rain boots. I can't remember what the pattern was - maybe paisley, plaid, animal print - they're all cute looks. I think they're the perfect shoe. They're a great mix of fun child-like style paired with such practicality. Perfect for rain in the fall, snow in the winter - they're even great for the spring when its still chilly and wet. I still can't believe I still don't have a pair. I think either they've been too expensive, or too tight at the calf (I have big calves) or I just can't find any when its into the yucky slush of early winter. (All the smart people have probably bought them all already)

The other shoes I've wanted for so long are Uggs. Now I know Uggs bring a stronger reaction - either you love them and think they're the best most comfortable shoes ever created in life or you're completely disgusted by them and imagine girls at the mall with trucker hats, rolled up sweat pants (mini skirts work too) and Uggs. (in the summer) the reason I don't have uggs yet is more obvious. The price tag. I think the most expensive shoes I have ever purchased were maybe $40. I just can't bring myself to spend a lot of money on shoes. Think of all the purses I could buy!!

So right now Urban Planet has fake Uggs in 5 colours and 2 heights for just $19 and $22

See here:

And Joe Fresh has rain boots in 3 colours for $29

See here:

So my 2 shoes are sitting in stores right now and I'd be crazy not to get them both right? Too bad I'm poor and can't afford things lol

so what do you think? Which ones do you like? Which do you think I should get? Are Uggs over? Are the rain boots not as cute as others available? Tell me in the comments.

Oh and check out these Sick cowboy boots; also at Urban Planet. (Do people still say sick?)
Decisions decisions.

Things I Liked This Week: TV, Youtube & DANCE!!!

2009-08-09T23:24:00.009-04:00

I had planned to bring you my first ever official Mid-Week Obsession Session but of course my new wonderful fantabulous Blackberry took over my life, took up all my attention and I had to rub it in your face. (I call her my Raspberry because she's dark red... and cause I'm weird)

To make up for that, tonight I'm gonna tell you about a bunch of things I loved this week.

So let's get right into it.

Youtube
I follow just a handful of people on Youtube. My absolute fave, my reason for even logging onto youtube ever - is Micheal Buckley of the WHATTHEBUCKSHOW. But I will talk about him another time. (He deserves an entire blog post all to himself anyway) Today I want to talk about Philip DeFranco aka Sxephil of The Philip DeFranco Show. He does kind of a news oriented show and not only is he smart, funny and entertaining but he is also SO CUTE and pretty sexy. I can't stop watching his videos.

TV
I don't think I'd ever watched a single episode of Entourage up until a couple weeks ago. It shows on HBO which we don't have on our cable so that's probably why. But recently they started showing the re-runs on MuchMusic (in order from the beginning which is even better) and I really love it! I love the dynamic of the guys and I love Jeremy Piven as Vince's ridiculous agent. It's so funny and well written, acted, everything. I love when I find an old-ish tv show that I've never watched and is already a bunch of seasons in and I can experience it from the beginning.

DANCE!
The finale of of So You Think You Can Dance was this week and during the season I didn't really have a favourite, but towards the end, I'd say by the third to last performance show I had fallen in love with Jeanine. She was sweet, funny, charming and of course - This girl can DANCE! I love how especially in her solos, she wouldn't just do her 'own style' she would incorporate salsa, ballet, hip-hop and other styles and she was amazing at all of them. So going into the finale show I had already decided that if Jeanine, Kaela or Brandon won, I would be ok with it, just as long as that stupid 2van didn't win. (I mean he could dance but he just couldn't compete with the others.) In the end I didn't have to worry cause my girl Jeanine WON!! I was so happy. Lindsay and I jumped around and screamed (at like 1am).
I also wanna make a quick mention of the adorable Cat Deeley, the best host on television. (Suck it Seacrest)

See one of my fave solos by Jeanine here:

The other Dance Show I wanna talk about is America's Best Dance Crew.
It started tonight and so far there's some promising crews. But I just don't think there will be any crews I love as much as my faves from last year. My Beat Freak girls and my Quest Crew boys - last season's second and first place holders. At least 2 of the members of Quest Crew were actually in the top 20s of past seasons of SYTYCD. The amazing acrobatic Hok and the adorable sexy stunt man Dominic aka D-Trix. I love you Dominic! Marry Me?

Beat Freaks:

Quest Crew:

See Dominic's amazingness and adorableness here:

Mid-Week Obsession Session

2009-08-06T01:47:00.004-04:00

I was planning on writing my first ever official MWOS about a tv show, or a youtube channel or something... I actually had a couple ideas, but I have to do a BlackBerry part 2...

Cause Look What I Got!!!

haha

And like the name of this blog, I am completely obsessed with it. Completely. Lindsay has already yelled at me a bunch of times because I won't put it down. I know I said I was gonna get it in September or October, but what can I say? I was impatient.

I promise I'll write about something else before the weekend is over!