ITEMZ

Here is a list of the items I am using for this month's 30 for 30. I like to include descriptions, not pictures, because surprises are fun. Not to mention the laziness factor. That is also important.

Dresses:

Black lace dress (thrifted)

Brown silk dress (random boutique in Paris)

Black polka dot dress (thrifted)

White sequin dress (some booth at Bumbershoot)

Brown maxi dress (thrifted)

Black puffed sleeve dress (BYU Bookstore)

Tops:

Black sequin top (Charlotte Russe one thousand years ago)

Blue cardigan (thrifted)

Red ruffled shirt (Forever 21)

Red sweater (American Eagle, when dinosaurs roamed the earth)

Mustard sweater (Target I think?)

Black cardigan (thrifted)

White ruffle shirt (thrifted)

Blue bodysuit (Forever 21)

Skirts:

Yellow sequin skirt (hand-me-down from Lori)

Colorful South American skirt (thrifted)

Pants (DOES THAT BLOW YOUR MIND?*)

I only own two pairs of pants, you guys.

Turquoise pants (thrifted)

Pleather leggings (Forever 21)

Jackets:

Turquoise blazer (thrifted, matches pants)

Khaki jacket (thrifted)

Grey plaid jacket (Macy's)

Shoes:

Black and tan saddle shoes (birthday gift from freshman year of college)

Brown cork heels (thrifted)

Accessories:

Blue lace gloves (somewhere in Amsterdam)

Brown cowboy belt (thrifted)

Grey flapper hat (thrifted)

Straw hat (Target)

Blue bandanna (probably shot out of a cannon or something)

Yellow stockings (Paris)

Blue knit hat (Urban Outfitters)

Some thoughts:

1. I am seriously not sure how I feel about sequins.

2. Spare me the "leggings are not pants" argument. They are plural, right?

3. If I end up getting rid of all of these things, I will not be losing very much money, because most of these were from Goodwill/DI/VV, etc.

I Love Trash.

I love Caroll Spinney.

So I have decided to once again participate in this season's 30 for 30. LET'S GET READY FOR MORE POSTS ABOUT CLOTHES YOU GUYS. HOLD ONTO YOUR FIGURATIVE HATS.

Here's the thing. With Kendi's permission, I am choosing to personalize this 30 for 30 to fit my current needs. There are some clothing items I have that I am on the fence about. I need to take 'em out for a further spin and get some feedback on whether or not I should keep them. (Mo, I was partially inspired by you).

So, allow me to present .... 30 f0r 30: the "Should I get rid of this?" Edition!!!

Clothes! Drama! Voting! It's like a reality show up in herrrrre.

Here are the rules of the game:

1. I have 30 items, including shoes, hats, and accessories, and I will make a valiant effort to wear each one at least twice, to really get a feel for the piece.

2. I can accentuate each piece with whatever items I want. The thing is, many of these items are so dramatic/unusual/make me look like a hobo that wearing them all together would be a recipe for clown college. And I'm starting grad school next week. I need to look normal.

3. Please leave comments on each outfit (I will specify what piece is the "featured" one) and let me know if you think I should keep it or get rid of it. I'm asking for your feedback so you won't hurt my feelings.

4. Thanks in advance! XOXOX

TO THE DUDES: I totally want your feedback too. But if you want to take a hiatus from reading my blog for a month, that's cool. Just be aware that YOU WILL ALSO MISS MY POST ABOUT STAR TREK CON WHICH MAY INCLUDE COSTUMES.

I hate these strangers.

The worst feeling, aside from getting elbowed in the boob, is having to return a library book before I am done with it EVEN IF I HAVE LOTS OF RENEWALS LEFT because some buttmunch has placed a hold on it.

I do not like these people. YOU CAN HAVE THEM WHEN I'M DONE WITH THEM GOSH.

And the library always sides against me.

Catching up, part one.

Did you know that when you play Apples to Apples, it's also a form of FORTUNE TELLING?

That's right. Whatever cards you win are descriptors of your personality.

Yikes.

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.

Go ahead and listen to this song and replace Kotter with Koler:

Have you noticed I have not blogged in a long time? Maybe you have, maybe you haven't. I'm not going to apologize for not blogging, because I'M NOT SORRY. I am also not sorry that this quarter is over, because working fulltime and going to school fulltime is totally exhausting. IT IS THE WORST. Did not enjoy. For all those who did that for four plus years: I SALUTE YOU.

Over the past quarter, I have been so frequently pressed for time that I have become disgusting. Evidence:

1. One time I borrowed my employer's husband's deodorant when I needed to go straight from work to school. Fact: ladies should not smell like Old Spice.

2. Once, while eating dinner/studying in bed, I spilled yakisoba sauce on my sheets and rather than wash them, I just slept in them. Fact: I still haven't washed them yet. Probably this weekend.

3. I also washed my hair in the sink at work.

4. Another time, I dumped cornstarch in my hair at work because I needed to go to school and I had not showered. Fact: I am an Italian greaseball.*

5. Tonight, I ate M&Ms for dinner. Plain. Because they were part of the visual aid for my math class.

Don't worry, I have lots of great stuff in the works! Here's a preview:

1. Even more 2011 books.

2. Installment 1 of Book vs. Movie vs. Movie.

3. Installment 2 of 30 for 30: the "Should I get rid of this?" edition.

4. Installment 1 of I Really, Really Love TV.

5. In-depth reporting on Star Trek Con 2011 in Vancouver, BC. HELL YES I AM GOING TO THAT.

6. Kevin Clash.

Here's to a great summer!

*Also fact: I am not Italian.

PERKS

My awesome friend Brian designs promotional posters for his and other blogs. He emailed me this the other day, saying that I didn't have to use it, but was welcome to.

Duh. I totally love it. Thanks Brian!

Happy Easter!

I gave up treats (cookies, cake, candy, etc) for Lent. I didn't blog about it at the start, because I wasn't sure how it would go.

Fact: it was successful. I kept to my goal the entire 40 days except for two exceptions:

1. At the Seattle Bike Expo my friend handed me a Smartie from the candy basket at one of the booths. I popped it into my mouth and then realized what I had done. After I spit it into my hand, he ate it.

2. I also took a Swedish fish out of another friend's mouth at a dance party.

So apparently, I am really good at avoiding eating sugar as long as it doesn't involve someone else's mouth. Heyo.