Foster the People

My general stance on music is that I don't really care. I refuse to wear headphones on the train or while walking down the street...just never been my thing. I will, however, pop them in at the gym and at work (we work in cubes and people in my office tend to express themselves loudly...headphones are a must). This isn't so much of a super secret find because Foster the People's new song "Pumped up Kicks" is on the radio at least 8 times an hour but I have to say I'm a little obsessed. Not only are they great but their Pandora station is even better. I've never heard of half these people but I'm officially the girl bopping to her headphones in her cube. 

A Thousand Splendid Suns

I'm pretty sure I read this book a few years ago, but forgot and recently read it again. The author is best known for writing The Kite Runner but I definitely like his second book more. Amazing story about two women living in Afghanistan spanning from about the 1950's to almost the present. 

Definitely worth a look!

Lancome Cleansing Milk

It appears that for whatever reason all the skin stuff I like has unpronounceable French names. For that reason, I shall call this stuff "cleansing milk." If you go to the Lancome counter they'll know what you're talking about so there's no point in being French and fancy about it. With the winter weather being as dry and raw as it is, I'm all about having my skin not crack. My new amazing find is the Lancome cleansing milk. It's milky, silky and amazing. You don't even need to use water which my dermatologist claims is ideal for dry skin. No water you say? I promise it works and you'll feel just as clean. It'll even take makeup off. Get involved!



Shameless

I am beyond excited that Shameless is returning tonight. It basically cemented the fact that Showtime is amazing and HBO's best days are over. I almost refused to watch this show because at some point, I decided that I hated Emmy Rossum. I don't think I even had a reason, I just didn't. I was clearly wrong, and she and this show are amazing! One dad, six kids (I think, they're so many it's hard to keep track) and tons of shenanigans. They're so offensive and hilarious and makes my Sundays a little less depressing. Given that it's Showtime, it's an hour show that actually takes an hour whether you DVR or not but it's so worth the time commitment. 

Some New Year's Resolutions

Happy New Year!!! 

Yes, I'm fully aware New Year's was a week ago but it was a busy week so please move on. 

In generally don't love the idea of resolutions a however this year I've decide to make a go of it.

Here goes....

1. I will use or throw out every bottle of shampoo/conditioner/body wash/lotion in my bathroom before buying a new one. I had far too many near death experiences involving the contents of my shower shelf toppling on top of me.

2. Remember why I used to love yoga and start going again.

3. I'm stealing this one from my friend Lexi, but it's a goodie...I would like to start sending cards to my friends. Not an e-mail, text or e-card...actual cards/notes/etc. It was a sad state of affairs when I received several holiday cards this year and realized I had sent out none. To those who send me those lovely cards, my bad and I'll step up my game for next year. (I'm pretty sure this means I get to go out and buy adorable stationary so I'm already excited.)

4. I have downloaded at least 5 "News Apps" on my iPad and am shamed to say that I am much more likely to play words with friends on the train than read about what's happening in the world. This must change. 

5. Finally tell off the creepy old man at spin class who asked my mom out on a date and stares at us mid-class. (Ok, maybe this one isn't the most enlightened but he's really really weird.)

Happy 2012!!