A theoretical Moral Dilema

Have you ever met someone new that looks EXACTLY like a close friend or family member that it's kind of weird? I mean to the point where if you took cut outs of each person and compared them they'd look like twins? Well there's a teacher at O'Ferral that looks EXACTLY like Andrea's friend Vanessa and it got me wondering if it would be wrong to unknowingly assigned to a family friend as your guide teacher? I mean there is no way they could be objective. If I was ever put in that position (aka- if Vanessa was actually a social science teacher) there's a part of me that would be like, "SWEET this should be a cake walk." b/c she's like another sister to me. But then they other part of me, and probably my mom too, would be like, "nooo, that's not fair. You should ask for a different guide teacher". THANK GOD I'M NOT IN THAT POSITION!!!

A teacher's best friend

I was just reminded of The Devil Wears Prada today when I realized that it would be amazing to have a talking Miranda Priestly doll to take to class.

Kids are slowing coming into class and you push #1- "By all means, move at a glacial pace. you know how that thrills me."

I ask the kids to get out their work and they either don't have it or it's not finished, push #2- "Why is no one READY?"

After going over an assignment to do in class a student comes up to ask a question, push #3- "...please bore someone else with your... questions. "

Right as the bell rings, push #4- "That's all."

and the doll would be slightly larger than a Barbie so she can stand on my desk, but not get in the way.

I think it's awesome and after I get a job (and tenured, b/c it might get complaints) I'm going to make a talking Miranda Priestly doll and use her daily in class

Fan clubs!

I just don't know if I could ever bring myself to be a hardcore "fan club" member of something and spend money traveling places to meet actors/actresses. I bring this up because every year the people of General Hospital set up shop at some hotel in LA and people buy tickets to go to different actors events, meet and greets. It's just crazy to me that people spend hundreds to fly to LA to meet these people. Don't get me wrong, I think it would be cool to meet some of them, but I ain't spending $85 a pop to sit in a room while ppl ask questions about their character...and I wouldn't even have to go that far. Haha. Plus I've seen pictures of some of these peeps and it's like 100 middle-aged overweight midwesterners in stretchy jeans (ok that's kind of mean). I'd feel super awkward and I don't need to spend any money to feel more awkward than I usually feel. Not to mention the hotel...(here comes my snobbery) is not very appealling. I'm sure it's great for Peggy Smith from kansas city, but this homegirl needs a lil more class. I just don't know. I'm the type of person that would be happy enough to run into or take a picture of someone passing by and not have to suffer through other crap. I want to save my money for other things like... The anniversary sale at nordstrum that goes on at the same time... Now that's something I'd join a fan club for!!!

Vanity

I know this is going to come out REALLY mean, but I swear people from California are just better looking than those in other places. I see pictures of people from other areas of the country and I sometimes ask, "is there something in the water?" Yeah, not everyone is a super model, but for the most part ppl seem to take some pride in their appearance no matter what body shape or style. Is it environment? Do we have more exposure to different styles and opportunities to create our own imagine? I see this even when it comes to the way people age. I saw a picture of a woman that I swear was like 60, but in reality she was a year younger than my mom. I know my mom is a victim of the "5 years younger" syndrome, but to look 10 years older than you really are is crazy. I know that I can be lazy and have at times gone out looking a lil scrubby, but I hope to God that people ppl don't go "eww, that girl looks gross."

All I need is some tights and a headband...

My mom and I hit up the Nordstrum Anniversary pre-sale yesterday and were looking for dresses on sale. She grabbed this dress to try on for herself, but it was too tight so she wanted me to try it on and when I finally found the right size I slipped it on and felt a lil like Blair Waldorf. I actually think it looks better on me than that model because it hugs my curves...AND MAKES MY WAIST LOOK *THIS* BIG! Standing there I felt like I needed to send my minions to find me a headband. haha. I love that it's not a strapless like I usually get b/c I can wear a regular bra and it will look good with flats and God knows that's important when on your feet night :). So now that I have one dress, I just need one more and I'm good to go!!

You know you love me. XOXO,
Gossip Girl

I can't bring myself...

to wear the same dress twice. It's completely horrible, but despite how cute the dress I can't do it!! Seriously, the only ppl who will know is my mom and sister, but it's so wrong. Trends change right? That's an acceptable justification...yes? What's wrong with me? Where's some humble pie when you need it?

It's for a good cause...

I finally found out when this years fundraiser is and, although it's 3.5 months out I'm wondering what I should wear, b/c you know the rule- can't wear a dress more than once. *Blame my mom for that one. Last year it was on the roof of the Ivy, but since it was a lil cold they've moved it to the Ivy Club downstairs. I never thought I'd go to an event at a popular club with my family. Though...the more I think about it, the more I anticipate it to be really funny, especially if the cosmos flow. Here's so pics I never knew existed from last year.

Early in the evening







A few hours later...Mom, Yolanda, and Denise sitting on the couch with drink in hand discussing bras and boobs with city council members sitting across from us (I said nothing and laughed the whole time)


*This is why I love these things.

http://www.envysandiego.com/IvyNightClub.aspx