Least Favorite Things

I thought I'd break up the good times for a bit and talk about some things that I am NOT a fan of:

1. Gum Chewing

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Okay, I definitely used to be guilty of this one, but no longer. The sound...ew it makes me queasy thinking about it. Also, I spent some serious time in the library earlier today thinking about how it's a bit strange to keep on chewing on a wad of stuff. Like a cow. But I digress, I hate the sound. But really, chew away!

2. When people do not clean their dishes

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Flatmates, you know who you are...because I sure as hell don't. Who continues to leave dirty dishes in the sink??

4. When I have a paper looming over my head...like right now. Oy.

30. Chick Lit

I've always been a voracious reader. *Cough* 100 books over the summer before 4th grade *Cough*.

I like many different types of books. Harry Potter (but that's a given), some historical fiction thrown in there and I've recently become interesting in the memoir/life writing genre.

However, my heart belongs with Chick Lit.

I'm not even going to pretend that I'm better than that and hide my paperbacks behind some Jane Austen or something (although she was the original Chick Lit authoress). I'm loud and proud about my allegiance to all that is fluffy and brimming with romance and Jimmy Choos.

Speaking of, the last Chick Lit book I devoured was Goodbye, Jimmy Choo. Not the best ever, but it did its job.

Reasons why reading Chick Lit is fab!:

1. It's an easy read. Not like third grade easy, obviously there's some ounce of substance in there, but you're not going to be deciphering paragraphs and wondering what in the world vocabulary choices mean.

2. They're fun! Sure, she'll probably get the guy in the end, but is that such a bad thing? And you get cute, awwwww moments, which I love.

3. If you're like me and live for designer fashion that you will never wear, a lot of these books will supply that thrill. Seriously, it's a name drop free-for-all, Marc Jacobs this and Manolo Blahnik that.

4. The covers are cute. Ok that's just an added bonus...

So next time you need something to read (GO CLUB READING!) I highly recommend you pick one of these up. I guarantee they will be stacked on a table in the front of Barnes & Nobles, or in any WHSmith.

And don't be ashamed ... everyone's doing it.

29. Reading Food Blogs

Yes it's been a long time since I've entertained with talk of my favorite things...but I've been out and about London enjoying time with my parents! But now it's back to procrastinating life, so let's hear it for favorite things!

I love food. I love blogs. So it only makes sense that I would love food blogs!

I love the photography of yummy food (because a picture really is worth a thousand words!) And I love reading about food - if a picture isn't enough to sell you on it, then descriptions of it will. And I like reading about stories behind recipes.

But really, reading and discovering new recipes is plain ol' fun. How many do I actually end up making? Well...we're getting there. First I need to learn how to cook.

Shout-outs to some of my favorite foodie bloggers!:

The Pioneer Woman - she posts a MILLION pictures for each recipe, so you can really get all the steps. And she's so down-to-earth I love it. Makes me want to move to a cattle ranch. Almost.

Joy the Baker - She's livin' the dream. The bakin' dream. I've made her Brown Sugar Bacon Waffles, I highly recommend them, no matter how strange they sound.

Smitten Kitchen - She posted the recipe for blondies aka I love her.

Love & Olive Oil - one of my newer finds, they have a million and one cupcake recipes on there. And I am a sucker for any and all cupcakes.

Chances are, if I should be writing a paper...I'm probably researching recipes on the 'Net.

28. Facebook-ing

I'm not sure if that's a proper use of a hypen or not in the title, but I'm going with it!

I am on Facebook. A lot. Ashamed? A little.

So maybe I'm on more than the average user, but really I know we're all doing it. In fact, you're probably only reading this because I posted a link in that little white box prompting me to write something about myself!

But how else could I keep in constant contact with so many people? And learn so much creepy stuff about people I barely know?!

The new fb? Eh, I don't understand the two feeds. However, it is more for me to look at on the plus side!

Sure, there are times when I deactivate my account, like during finals week or when I feel that I just need a break from it all. But I'm always happy to get back!