Twerk It, Girl: Miley Can Shake It

I'm not a big fan of Miley Cyrus. In fact, I'm not really a fan at all.

But this is kind of an awesome video of her twerking in a unicorn onesie.

And if you want your own unicorn onesie, you can get one here (http://bit.ly/ZoDxsg).

Note: I think Miley had her own made, since I couldn't find any online that fit like hers.

Mine is already in the mail.*

*Not really, but I'm strongly considering it. Or a frog onesie. Or possibly a lion.

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Retiring My Favorite Jeans

Does everyone have a favorite pair of jeans?

Well I do.
Or perhaps I should say "I did."

Because they have reached that sad point of needing to be retired.

They'd reached that perfect level of comfort, as you can see by the worn marks from my cell phone (left leg) and keys (right leg) and served me well for quite some time.

The first time they almost died, I asked my mom to patch up the spot, and they survived another year or so. That was a tear under the leg, and wasn't really visible after she did her handiwork.

The death blow was dealt by a small worn-through spot right in the front. Cant' really patch that up, and can't hide it. So I think they've run their course.

Since they're beat up, I don't think it'd be appropriate to give them to DI or Salvation Army or any place like that. I was going to just chuck them, but that seems like a terrible waste.

Looks like there are some interesting recycled denim Pinterest ideas, but I'm not too crafty when it comes to fabrics and sewing...

How should I use them? Anybody have a viable suggestion?

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Current Commercial Successes

Recovering from reconstructive surgery on a torn Achilles means you have a lot of time to watch TV.

Most commercials are an annoyance.
But some aren't so bad, or can even be entertaining.

Here are three that I kinda like right now.

1) NFL: Player safety with Tom Brady & Ray Lewis

2) Temptations: Cat food

and my current favorite:

3) Nissan Altima: Tire-fill alert system

Any others that you've gotten a major kick out of lately?

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The Return of Four-Eyes Aaron

Remember how I got contacts just a few weeks ago?

Well I love them and being able to see so clearly again.

However, the eyes get a little tired of wearing contacts, especially on long days.

So Emily and I met up at LensCrafters last night in Pentagon City Mall, and she helped me pick out some new frames. I knew she'd protect me from too-nerdy or grandma-y ones. The girl's got style.

Turns out the first pair Emily picked up were the winners.

What do you think? Which pair would you have recommended?
I promise I won't be offended if you like a different pair than what I chose.

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How I Contribute to the Confusion Between Amish and Mormon

I didn't realize it until I got home, but look what I wore to work today.

Dark pants, blue shirt, and suspenders. No wonder people get the Amish and the Mormons confused.

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Disney Fashionista Drawings

A friend of mine posted these fashionista drawings of various Disney characters.

They were created by DeviantArt's viria13, and they're pretty well done, don't you think?

Yes, the artist recognized that Anastasia isn't a Disney movie, but thematically she fits right in.

Oh, and I didn't know who Tiana and Kida were, so I had to Google them.

Guess I need to watch some of the newer Disney movies, too, but I just prefer the classics!

Which one is your favorite in the drawings? Which outfit(s) would you wear, ladies?

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I'm a Freak. I'm a Weirdo. [Vibram FiveFingers]

I now own Vibram FiveFingers shoes.

Don't judge.

Even though I used to.

Alright, go ahead and judge.

I've run a few times in my new KSO's, and there's definitely a difference.
Stabilizing muscles are getting used that aren't accustomed to being used while running.
This is a good thing, as I hope it will strengthen more of my leg and make me less susceptible to injury.

Don't worry, I'm easing into them, as I was instructed to do.

Honestly, I think my body will adapt to them long before my brain or pride does.

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Pink is the New Black

That's how the saying goes, right? At least I think it is.

Well no one knows it more than my friend Leslie, which is why her birthday party was fully pinked out.

The birthday girl getting her sparkly groove on

Of course, the food and drinks had to be pink, too

The DJ was spinnin' sweet dance beats, as usual

When I dip, you dip, we dip

Our little surprise for the birthday girl: pink silly string!

Apparently my face is amazing when I'm bracing for a blast of silly string

Striking an MJ pose on the dance floor

Always good seeing my Fern house friends

Mike and Dave made and brought a special present

Such a great party, and it all started with a great theme by the birthday girl and her co-conspirators.

What color party should be next? And have you ever been to a great color-themed party?

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Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season!

We make this look good

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This Party Makes Ugly Look Hot

How do you know it's the holidays? Well, a lot of ways.

But one of the most fun ways is when you attend an ugly sweater party.

My friends threw one as the capstone on our 12 Days of Christmas festivities for this year, so we had to make an appearance. Two of our gracious hostesses, Domineau and Milan (super-cool names, huh?), wrote blogposts about the party, which you can read here and here, respectively.

Earlier in the day, I'd stopped at Goodwill to buy some sweaters, as well as a dollar store for some cheesy decorations. After a good wash and dry (remember: Goodwill), Emily and I went over to my friend Camille's and we all hot-glued the bows, bells, trees, and trimming onto our sweaters.

That's how these beauties were created.

If you thought ours were the only ugly sweaters in attendance, you thought wrong.

Plenty of people were rocking sweaters that would make your 70 year-old 3rd grade teacher cringe.

Impressive work on the backside

Clearly Chris is ashamed for his lack of ugly sweater

Double your ugly sweater, double your fun

Ugly sweater vests: sleeveless, tacky triumphs

If this post and Domineau's haven't satisfied your love of ugly sweaters, check out my friend Marcus' ugly sweater party post for the 7th Annual Neck 'n' Nog.

Tis the season, and it makes me so happy. Do you have a favorite ugly sweater?

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Phil's Fancy Toy Party

I'm used to seeing all my running friends in grubbies and sweaty and gross. That's the normal.

Lucky for us, Phil threw a toy-gathering party, and formal attire was strongly encouraged.

Check out how good we look!

With Phil, the evening's excellent host

  

 

Oh yeah, we clean up well. Plus, the kids got a bunch of toys for Christmas. Thanks, Phil!

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Movember Meet-and-Greet

Some elements are essential to a good party.
Comfortable location, fun friends, something to eat and drink.

And some elements contribute to a great party.
A large wall hanging to sign, mustache tree, fake mustaches, a photo booth.

The Movember Meet-and-Greet had all these things.
Plus, we were raising awareness for prostate and testicular cancer, as well as men's health in general.

With my wonderful co-hosts

I have to give a special shout out to Camille and Lindsey, without whom the party never would have been nearly as fun as it turned out to be. No one could ask for better co-hosts and friends.

Speaking of friends, there were lots that came over and celebrated with us, many rocking either their own or a felt die-cut 'stache for the evening, having some snacks, and taking advantage of the photo booth.

You know a party is a big deal when Mary makes an appearance.

A triumphant trio of horseshoe mustaches

I imagine this is what a European Union meeting looks like

Sometimes things get a little weird... just how we like it

Gotta represent with the real 'staches

I love this pic; all around great stuff

Yes, that's a Movember cake; thanks, Camille!

Hide yo' kids, hide yo' wife

Thanks for coming, friends! You love Movember and it loves you right back!

Until next year!

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