The League

So I feel like I'm always telling people, "Oh, I just don't watch that much TV." Which, I guess when it gets into crazy-studying-for-finals time is very true. Believe me, I procrastinate plenty - but where most people are vegging out in front of the TV, I'm losing myself in blogs. Which is very very easy for me to do.

But I don't know who I'm kidding - because the rest of the year I watch so much TV. It's actually a little embarrassing. Although I'm not sure exactly what I'm watching ... For the longest time I really didn't have any shows I watched in real time(well I did have Glee), ones I got excited for every week. It was just a lot of Bravo, and various re-runs (Friends, Seinfeld, HIMYM). But now, in addition to Glee, I'm loving Girls and Pretty Little Liars. *

But then came Netflix. And omg the TV never ends!! It used to be if there was nothing on the actual TV, I'd think, oh guess I should read a book or a magazine. Or do something where I'm not plastered to the couch. But now there is ALWAYS something to watch. And it's a little scary and maybe if we didn't always have access to TV shows America would be outside enjoying life but oh well because TV is awesome.

This was all just a long tangent of getting to what I wanted to say - I am obsessed with The League. It comes on FX, but I've only ever watched it on Netflix. It's hilarious. It's about a fantasy football league, made up of middle aged men. Let it be known that I really have no interest in football. I guess I see why people like fantasy football, but again, not for moi. But I really really like this show. You don't have to care about football. Or understand it, for that matter. Give it a shot!

Anddddd I am super excited because on Thursday the cast (most of them, at least) will be in town doing a stand-up show!

Who am I? Loving a show about fantasy football. I don't know but if it's wrong I don't want to be right.
*Anddddd I have the girliest taste in TV shows. Ever. I'm OK with that though, they all are awesome! I like what I want.

Reading List: "The Worthy"

I finally read a book. I mean, for fun. For awhile I was reading the third Hunger Games book but honestly it bored and confused me so not sure I'll ever even get back to it.

But I'm back in the reading game! With The Worthy, by Will Clarke.

Definitely not a hard read, and I didn't love it, but I liked it a lot more than I thought I would! Really, I was just dying (no pun intended - it's about a ghost of a fraternity boy at LSU ... ha I crack myself up) to find out how everything would be resolved. Not sure I loved the ending, but at least everything was tied up (somewhat) nicely.

Here's to more reading!

Confession: Even though it's winter break and I have a glorious 3-ish weeks off from law school ... I still felt kind of sad yesterday. Something was missing - and it wasn't studying, believe me.

Whenever I feel sad, I try my best to just remember that moods come and go and that it's unreasonable to be super happy all the time. And I normally am happy-ish. Not over the moon, but glass-half-full generally content with things.

But Saturday night I was really sad. For a multitude of reasons. As I got ready for bed, I gave myself a little bit of pep talk. And reminded myself of several reasons why I should not be sad and why life is awesome. At this point, it was after midnight, so I decided to check my horoscope for the day. And when I read it I started to tear up because this is what it said:

Maybe it's silly for me to believe in an iPhone horoscope app but sometimes you just need an affirmation of everything you've been thinking of and hoping for. So I went to bed happy and slept in later than I have in weeks.

So anyway, here is a list of generally awesome things about life right now:

No studying until January. 'Nuff said.

Thumb holes. Seriously. Howwww did we get along with work-out tops without these things? I don't even know.

Catching up on TV. Stevie the TV - the one true love. Although I watched these shows on my computer but whatever. I've already caught up on Glee (!!) and watched a couple of episodes of Pretty Little Liars. OMG - so good. Although I was then slightly terrified of being by myself in my apartment but so so worth it.

This necklace. I saw it online and immediately knew I needed it. Jewelry makes me happy and this necklace is pure love. Can't wait to wear it!

Modern Seinfeld on Twitter. First of all, Seinfeld never gets old. Saw several episodes last week while trying to calm myself down about finals and laughed hysterically. But anyway this Twitter account - pure genius.

And lastly, in the wake of last Friday's tragedy - I have a lot of thoughts, but all I want to say is that I am so so thankful for the presence of my family and friends. Life's short, and just more of a reason to appreciate all the awesome things (and people) every day.

#ugh

Life. Just about sums it up.

Things

- I am in complete denial that exams are soon. Help me help myself outline. And bring snacks.

- I think I'm pretty levelheaded - but then I think about the insane crush I have on a guy who lives in my building. I've seen him 3 times. I don't know his name. Every time I go in the parking lot I look for his car. OMG please please help me I am insane.

- But I stil harbor hope of actually learning his name someday ...

- I don't understand Gangham Style. What? Does anyone get it?

- Why is it still super hot here in New Orleans? I am not pleased. I want boots weather. Also I bought two new sweaters today. Like they will ever be worn ...

- Anyone want to join my post-collegiate a cappella group? I'm still the only member in it, so I get all the solos. But I have to simultaneously sing back-up sooooo

- I got a call from one Jeff Rogers today. Firstly, it was an automated call but gah scary because it didn't sound like that! Googled him and he's a televangelist preacher in Pennsylvania. Seriously. I cannot make this stuff up.

- What I also can't make up - the study I read about linking female index/ring finger ratios and promiscuity. The higher the ratio, the less you can't handle casual sex. I believe it!

- If you are one of the Jones' and you are evading your debt - OMG why did you give the debt people my number?? If I had a dollar for every time they call looking for you...

Peace out, cub scouts. Crazy Saturday night over here, clearly

Neon

As much as I hate to admit it - I am a certified trendwhore. Colored denim?*  Check. Statement necklaces? Check. And it's not even just clothes - I spent a good chunk of time researching gluten-free lifestyles the other night, since that diet is so hot right now. But then I just got confused and ate a cookie.

Excuse the goober face - I am awkward. But aren't the neon colors fun!? Haven't worn the sneakers yet but can't wait to bust them out on a run or to Zuuuuumba!

So neon - huge trend right now, and seriously not something I'd ever thought I would get into. But the neon trend right now is so much more than sorority wayfarers and beachweek bro tanks. Yes, once the cold weather hits I will probably be back in my uniform of black leggings and grey sweaters but I am definitely all about the bright colors now. I'm not saying that dark colors = bad mood, because I am crazy over rich buttery neutrals, but how can you not instantly brighten your mood when wearing a hot pink skirt? Life is too short amirite? 

However, I did refrain from wearing a super cute BRIGHT orange frocket shirt to school the other week. I just felt like I would be a big ol' target for being called on, wearing such an obnoxious color. But it's obnoxious in the best possible way. 

So not exactly neon but close enough - it makes me happy to see it every day. 

I don't think I've ever been unhappy per se - but I definitely feel that in the past few months alone I've become happier than I've been in years. I'm excited to wake up in the morning and I try to find joy in everything, as cheesy as that may sound. I've also greatly increased the bright colors in my wardrobe, pairing neons and neutrals more frequently. If you look good (or at least think you do) you feel good. I don't know a lot but I do know that. Happiness is a choice and it's a choice I'll keep on making. That and wearing obnoxiously bright tops to yoga. 

* I will hopefully be writing about this soon. Colored denim, believe me it's an addiction - the first step is recognizing it right?

... and the pickles!

You know how sometimes you love a somewhat obscure band, and when they start to become famous and more successful you almost want to not like them anymore? Like you were one of their select few fans, and now they're just plastered all over MTV and it's not special anymore, even though you want them to flourish and make lots of money?

I can't believe I'm comparing pickles to music groups. Also, the more I think about it the more the comparison doesn't even make sense. Whatever.

THESE PICKLES ARE AMAZING.

Since I am a weakling, this jar took me like a day and a half to open. Every time I went into the kitchen I'd give it a try. Finally, late yesterday afternoon I pried it open and quickly gobbled up two pickles. Yum.

I know, a pickle is a pickle is a pickle. I used to feel the same. But these are awesome.