Tag Archive | you don’t own me
04.15.2015  

WO: Weekly Obsessions

Happy Tax Day, guys! Hope you’re all celebrating with fat refund checks and piles of coin like Scrooge McDuck. Even if you’re not, here’s some fun stuff to get you through to the weekend:

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  1. “Game of Thrones”: It’s the only show I watch through shaky fingers, but it’s baaaack and I couldn’t be more excited to see what season five will bring. (Of course, I could have read the books but who has time for that?!) Just give me Jon Snow all the time and nobody gets hurt.
  2. Waffle Party!: What’s the best way to kickstart the workday? My team’s schedule wouldn’t allow for a lunch outing, so we did a pop-up party in the kitchen and stuffed our faces with sugary waffles this morning. Delish.
  3. Spring Cleaning Decorating: I’ve been itching to update my apartment with some more pops of color — and Brit+Co. (and Pantone) must have read my mind. The Marsala has me especially excited … it is the Color of the Year, after all!
  4. “You Don’t Own Me” – Grace f. G-Eazy: OK, so I’m all about the OG version of this song — any fellow “First Wives Club” fanatic can attest. But this hot remix brings the sexy and I can’t stop listening. Sorry, Spotify.

Images courtesy of: Nerdist, Pinterest, Brit + Co., Artist Direct

02.18.2015  

WO: Weekly Obsessions

It appears I’ve finally kicked this sickness — just in time for my dear friend Mike to take over SF this weekend! If I could sum up how his visit will be in one word, it’d be: FIERCE. So let’s do the damn thing:

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  1. SNL40: I can confidently say SNL has had greater significance on my life than any other TV show, and I was so excited to see what its 40th anniversary special had in store. There were hits and misses overall, but nothing can take away from such a monumental night. Shine on, you crazy diamond.
  2. The Slanted Door: A friend of mine graciously offered up his reservations for this SF dining hotspot on the water. The views are gorgeous, and the food was delicious. Cellophane noodles with lobster, then churros for dessert? Don’t mind if I do.
  3. Ash Wednesday: It’s that time of year again, when we Catholics sacrifice something for 40ish days and nights in an effort to get closer to God. Not only is Ash Wednesday my favorite mass of the year, but it’s also a good reminder to keep improving, taking small steps at a time.
  4. “It’s My Party” – Lesley Gore: The legendary Lesley Gore died Monday after a battle with lung cancer, so this breakout smash is naturally on repeat. I vividly remember belting out these lyrics nonstop in my mom’s minivan, and I’m sure my parents were thrilled when I finally moved on to ruin another song. Spoiler alert: That song was likely “You Don’t Own Me,” also by Gore.

 Images courtesy of: The Intell, Slanted Door, Wikipedia, Jualbacan

03.04.2014  

In Case You Missed It: The Oscars

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So, the Oscars were Sunday — did you guys hear about this? Didja see this? I put my best, most-critical foot forward and did what anyone from my incredibly self-absorbed generation would do: I tweeted.

Sure, there are about a million recaps of the night’s ceremonies … but how many of those were written by me? Answer: ONE.

Here’s all you needed to know about the 2014 Oscars:

Image Courtesy of the TwitterJennifer Lawrence tripped on the red carpet —
still had a better night than me.

Image Courtesy of the TwitterJared Leto won Best Supporting Actor & nailed his speech.

Image Courtesy of the TwitterPharrell wore that big, stupid hat he brought to the GRAMMYs.

Image Courtesy of the TwitterLupita Nyong’o gave an incredible speech & stunned in a blue gown.

Image Courtesy of the TwitterCuba Gooding, Jr. was in a really bizarre-o Pepsi commercial.

Image Courtesy of the TwitterBette Midler performed, then Goldie Hawn presented.
BUT WHERE’S DIANE?

Image Courtesy of the TwitterJohn Travolta completely botched Idina Menzel’s name.
BONUS: See how he’d screw yours up!

Image Courtesy of the TwitterCate Blanchett won Best Actress & is basically BFFs with Julia Roberts.

Image Courtesy of the TwitterTake everything I say seriously, because I am an expert.

No mention of the pizza gag that ran on too long …
No need to talk about the stupid fucking #selfie that broke Twitter …
Just some good, old-fashioned Oscars love.
What was your favorite moment?

10.17.2012  

WO: Weekly Obsessions

It’s been a hellish few days of crap-tacular catastrophes, but I’m still standing. I know, I’m surprised too. What better way to celebrate than with a Yankee, milestone, bottle of vino and scorned-woman anthem? Let’s get to it:

  1. Raúl Ibañez: My hero, my muse. Though he struck out last night to end a nail-biter against Detroit, the Yankees wouldn’t even be in the ALDS without him. I still believe in you, champ.
  2. Blogiversary: I’ve been so wrapped up in the MLB playoffs and FFL and insertacronymhere, I totally missed the 2-year birthday of Wittyburg.com! I’m gonna make a great parent. Thank you, a million times over, for taking part — whether you’re just joining or have been here since day one.
  3. Mark West Pinot Noir: I couldn’t quite believe I’d never nodded to the best Red of all time,* but I double-checked through my billions of posts.* Smooth, rich and slightly sweet, Mark West has all you need for a perfect boyfriend.
  4. “You Don’t Own Me”: Thank God for countless replays of “The First Wives Club” on Oxygen, so I could be reminded of SJP’s second-greatest work. The closing scene with Midler, Keaton and Hawn belting this jam gets me every time.

Doesn’t it just make you want to buy a white suit? No? Weird.

*This may be a slight exaggeration.

Images courtesy of: Bronx Baseball Daily, Beantown Boogiedown, Chicago Foodies, L.A. Times Blog