Wrapping It Up

I know I've mentioned it a ton but I really hate moving. It just throws everything out of whack. I haven't been able to keep up a good blogging schedule (which really grinds my gears) because I can't even keep up a good everyday life schedule lately.
I'm down to the bare bones at the old house so I keep forgetting that certain things I need to write a post about or review have already been packed away. It's just a total headache and I can't wait until this week is over and we will finally be all settled in under one roof. Fingers crossed.
Since I've been so frustrated with things not working out this week, I thought I would try to wrap up my thoughts, share some of my favorite links, and start this new week fresh. Hope you enjoy!

- Britney Spears is amazing...Jimmy Fallon is too -

In case you're new here, I am a huge fan of Britney Spears AND Jimmy Fallon...not necessarily together but I'm not going to object if they do get together, especially if it's for The Tonight Show.
Earlier this week Brit Brit stopped by The Tonight Show to promote her new lingerie line, Intimate Britney (LOVE, but we couldn't be a bit more creative with the name?). With Britney being newly single Jimmy took it upon himself to sign the pop princess up for none other than Tinder and you can watch the video here.
Did you cringe? Cause I did.
I love how nervous Britney seems in the video. Is that weird?
I mean she's like a huge star in my book so I think it's just absolutely precious that she still gets nervous doing things like the celebrity staple that is late night tv. Whatever. I love you always, Britney. No shame!

Straight from Gala's Twitter...isn't she enchanting?

- Gala Darling -
I don't even know where to begin with this wonderful human. Her blog is out of this world amazing and I could get lost in her posts for hours. She uses words like "badassery" and quotes The Craft all while taking on the incredible journey of bringing Radical Self Love to the masses. Let's just say that if you haven't checked her out then you absolutely, most definitely should.
Oh, she's just announced that she's releasing a book soon, Love & Sequins, so expect to hear my thoughts on that soon too.

- 'Why are elections for governor called "gubernatorial"? That's ridiculous.' -

This was a thought that struck me while reading a Jezebel article about Wendy Davis. I still haven't figured it out but there's a more pressing matter at hand.
The article was mostly the author's opinion on a journalist questioning whether or not Texas gubernatorial (there's that word again) candidate, Wendy Davis, told the truth when she claimed to have had two abortions in the 90s due to medical risks.
First of all, if you don't know who Wendy Davis is please educate yourself because she pretty much rocked my politics-loving world last summer. She filibustered an anti-abortion law on the Texas State Senate floor for 11-hours last year...but let's not get off on that tangent.
Well, Davis is now running for Governor of Texas and recently revealed that she had had two abortions done due to medical complications. While I question the timing of this reveal I don't question whether or not Davis is telling the truth. What kind of sicko would lie about having two abortions? However, there are people out there that are questioning Davis, such as journalist Dustin Siggins...and I think he is an absolute idiot. Go ahead, google his article and see if you agree with me, whether or not you agree with Davis.

- This is a very good read.-
Wonderfully written and thought provoking...it makes me want to write more. I'll let it speak for itself though.

Oh lord, I wish it still came on Monday 8/7c

-The Carrie Diaries -
I curse The CW with every episode I watch seeing as they cancelled this ridiculously awesome show. I'm just making my way through the second (and final) season now but I don't want it to end because I know when I do I will be writing a strongly worded email to someone somewhere begging for a third season.

- Am I the only one that goes through headphones like they're disposable? -
My new headphones have a short in them so they annoyingly only play music through one side meaning I can't stand to use them. However, I've realized that I don't want to exercise without listening to music but I don't want to listen to music out loud either. I know, I should get new headphones but I don't want to get a shit pair from Amazon just to have them break in a week and I don't want to pay ridiculous prices for a decent pair that could still short out in a week. It's a conundrum of epic proportions, believe me.

until next time,

xo

My Netflix Favorites

First of all, let me just explain that my Netflix queue (or My List, I liked queue so much better) causes me anxiety. Yep, that's right, actual anxiety. 

I don't know about you but I love Netflix! I'm a TV and movie junkie and Netflix just fuels that. However, there just aren't enough hours in the day for me to watch all the things I want to watch, therefore my queue just stacks up! It might sound crazy but I actually schedule times to watch certain things so I've accumulated quite a collection of favorites which brings me to the birth of this post! I'm going to share with you some of my current faves on Netflix as well as what's on the top pf  my watch list!

Scandal: If you don't know who Olivia Pope is I suggest you log on to Netflix right now and figure it out because she is ah-may-zing! Seriously, go!

New Girl: Not only does Zooey Deschanel make my heart melt as Jess but her gang of hilarious and loyal guy roommates makes me extremely jealous. It's worth the watch simply for Schmidt's one liners.

Greek: aka the show that made me so excited for college I couldn't stand it! While real life proved to be a little less exciting I oh so wish this show had stayed on air but I'm glad I get to relive the episodes while going through my own struggles in college now!

The Carrie Diaries: I would just like to state, for the record, that this show is absolutely amazing and dare I say just as swoon worthy as it's predecessor Sex and the City! Carrie Bradshaw as a teenager? What's not to love! 

Clueless: uh, favorite 90's movie of all time! Duh! 

You can't go wrong with a girls night flashback to Cher at the mall! 

21 and Over: My sister, her friend Ashley, and I watched this one night over summer break and it is hands down one of the funniest movies I've seen a long time. Plus, Skylar Astin from Pitch Perfect and Miles Teller from That Awkward Moment take the cake with this one! 

Sleepover: Who doesn't love this movie?! Alexa Vega and her friends take on the mean girl in an all night scavenger hunt that leads them to uber cute Steve Phillips aka Sean Faris. If you haven't seen this one then I really don't think your childhood was up to par. 

Wish Upon A Star: In case you haven't caught on, I love a good flashback and this movie goes old school all the way back to the Disney Channel's Original Movie of the month in 1996! Let's just say that Alexia Wheaton was one of my biggest inspirations growing up, you should probably watch this one to find out just how bad that really is...oh, did I mention that Alexia is played by none other than Katherine Heigl?!

Orange is the New Black

Is it just me or is everyone talking about this show? I am dying to see it!

Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23

All I know is James van der Beek apparently plays an exaggerated version of himself in this and I love my little Dawson Leery so much that I just have to see it for myself! 

Dexter

I use to watch Dexter all the time but let it slip away from me when I started college so it's been on my list to start up again for a long time. I can't wait to see how it ends!

Side Effects

Four words: Jude Law, Channing Tatum...and that's pretty much it!

Black Fish

This is at the very top of my list of documentaries to watch but I'm saving it because I'm afraid I might break down in tears when they go into the cruelties these animals face. If you thought you loved Sea World as much as I did you might want to take a look at this movie. 

The Iron Lady

This probably seems really random but I'm a History major and I've been dying to see this movie ever since my British History prof recommended it while she was lecturing on British Prime Ministers. I'm in love with everything Meryl Streep does so I'm sure her turn as Margaret Thatcher will not disappoint.

That doesn't even begin to touch on the massive list but I hope you've enjoyed this peek at what I'm watching and I hope it's given you a few suggestions. 

Let me know in the comments if you like any of these as much as I do or if you have more suggestions for me!

until next time, darlings.

xo

Merisa