Dee Says: I'm Back!

So guys its been sometime.

I left because I was sure no one is reading this. 

Which they still aren't 

However, I just didn't feel right leaving this blog all alone. I've been considering starting a twitter as well. But I've run into the same problem as I've had here. No one reads it....

Maybe I just need to be more patient. But still its frustrating because I'd love for people to read what I'm saying. Obviously....or why else would I have had a blog

I did however start another thing, which is a Tumblr. I don't really know much about this website but I've seen lots of people use it so I started.

Because apparently peer pressure gets to me.

So my Tumblr is going to be all about my life as a senior and getting ready for college and blah blah blah. 

Its Deegoestocollege.tumblr.com

This blog is really just a hodgepodge (love that word) of nonsense that comes out of my mouth.

So if you like it....you should follow this blog. So  I know someone out there is listening.

xoxoDee.

Dee Hates: Skins

Yes, I have to admit I was excited for MTV's new show Skins. Quit judging me. I just love British shows! Yes, in case you didn't know Skins was a very popular show in the U.K. So when it came to America I though "Ooo this will be like the Office!"  ( another originally British show)

I was wrong.

I mean let's be real. This is MTV, so my expectations weren't high at all. But they managed to end all my hope for mankind.

My main issue with Skins was I wasn't sure if they were serious or not--was that supposed to be what teenagers are like in real life?

Because I don't know what school you went to...but at mine that stuff just doesn't happen. People don't party like that, nor do they deal with all this "we must take his virginity" nonsense. And people don't just sleep with other people because some guy says so, no matter how charismatic. Girls just aren't that dramatic and damaged, at least out loud. And where I'm from random ugly guys don't hang out with the hottest guy in school, oh and redheads are NOT a hot commodity. Also cheerleaders don't practice with Bluetooths.

Everybody loves redheads??

And of course if they weren't serious then they've successfully become apart of the problem. When teenagers see other teenagers behaving that way they want to imitate them. Because believe it or not to some kids the Skins people look like they are having a good time, living an enviable life. Sure stuff goes wrong, but they're making memories and being young. And so maybe doing drug deals with crazy old men (or doing drug deals at all) isn't what we should put on TV.

I never thought I'd say I miss Jersey Shore but I do. Because at least there it is well known that the "Guidos"  are over 21, suffer consequences sometimes and don't (on camera at least) use drugs. But on Skins all that goes out the window.

On a side note....how is that allowed on TV at all? Seriously? This is basic cable.  I thought I was watching HBO.

Nice try MTV. No really, I'm sure you've addicted thousands of viewers to your mindless teenage-pseudo-soap opera-"real life"-teens behaving badly-psycho babble. But if you ask me, you should stick to music.

Soapboxx: YouTube

YouTube is just like MTV.
And I don't mean in a good way. There was a time when Music Television played music (shocking I know). Now, it isn't that I particularly hate MTV's content right now. But sometimes I just miss the old days when I could turn it on and dance around the room to the latest Michael Jackson song.
YouTube is similar. I started watching YouTube when it was mostly obnoxious teenage boys with skateboards doing ridiculous stunts and getting injured. Since then it has blossomed. I mean now you can learn to do anything on YouTube, including surgery ( I know right? That's just wrong). YouTube is everywhere. On our TV, in the news, and on our cellphones. And I have benefitted, I learned to knit, apply make-up and of course I watch Ray William Johnson on Equals 3. With all that though, YouTube has lost a lot of what made it great. You can't click on anything with out a huge advertisement attacking you. Half of the people posting things are getting paid. Its just not real anymore. I understant that YouTube is a company, and they want to make money, but they seem to forget sometimes about what made them so famous in the first place. 

Okay there. That's my little spiel on evil cooperations and "the man" and capitalism. Hippie moment over.

All the ads and stuff are to be expected. But what really irritates me is how the people on YouTube act. It's turned into cyber-bully central. You might remember me talking about Michelle Phan and her make-up tutorials and Wendy the blogger from Singapore. So I'm not saying that I agree with everything they do, but if you go to their video together its just ridiculous. Sooo many people have dedicated their time to talking about how ugly they are or their voices or picking apart everything they say! It's like oh my god do you not have anything better to do than hate on two girls you've never met because you don't like their choice of eyeliner?? Seriously? And on top of that people are vicious to other commenters! There's seriously like all out name-calling wars on there. It's so stupid!

People if you have nothing better to do than verbally assault someone on YouTube you need to find a life!

Wow. That was longer than expected. Sorry guys I'll stop ranting and get off my soapbox now

xoxoDee.

Misc. Top 5 Most Majestic Voices in Hollywood

Sometimes in Hollywood a person can have no talent and make it as long as they are pretty ( Megan Fox). Sometimes a person can be hideous but the best actor ever and make it ( Maggie Gyllenhaal).

  But for some men, all you need is a really majestic voice.

#5 The Allstate Man ( Dennis Haybert)

This is some inspired marketing. Insurance is for safety, safety come from confidence, confidence comes from having someone to trust, and who doesn't trust a majestic voiced black guy? Exactly. I'm not the least bit ashamed to admit I switched to Allstate after this commercial. Don't pretend like you didn't too.

#4 Ian McKellen ( Gandalf) 

I mean that face says it all. I don't know why but something about a British accent and a beard just makes for the most sagely person ever. If that voice told me to walk down the street naked I probably would. How Frodo ever sassed that amazing baritone I'll never know.   

 

 

 

#3 Patrick Stewart ( Wheelchair Guy From X-Men) 

Yet another British guy with swag. Now some of you might have never seen him walk and honestly, I'm not sure you could handle it. Baldness is frowned upon in some societies, but I truly believe that Pat is bringing it back. Shiny head+British accent+Mustache+Glasses= Candidate for the Worlds Most Interesting Man. 

#2 Morgan Freeman ( The Black Guy in The Dark Knight) 

You knew this was coming. I mean come on, the man literally played God, pretty big shoes to fill. Question: How many of you care about the breeding cycle of a penguin? Answer: Few. Question: How many of you saw March of the Penguins? Answer: Many. Guess why? And it has nothing to do with penguins. On a side note please do not confuse Morgan Freeman with South African president Nelson Mandela.

#1 James Earl Jones ( Mufasa) 

And now the Gran-daddy of all majestic voices. James Earl Jones. And don't let the smile fool you. You are looking at the voice of pure evil. Darth Vader, striking fear into the hearts of children for generations. Yet that same voice made grown men cry in The Lion King. Not only does he have the voice, but with a three-part name like James Earl Jones this man is bona fide and certified B.A.

Not everyone could make it, here are some honorable mentions: 

Richard Harris ( Dumbledoor in the first Harry Potters)

Robert Mitchum ( Beef. It's what's for dinner.)

Lawrence Fishburne ( You are the one, Neo.)

Sean Connery ( Shaken, not stirred.)

Dee Luvs: ModCloth.com

So if your like me your always looking for the next best store.

The store to end all stores.
The store that has amazing clothing that's cute, trendy--but not too trendy, with wonderful prices and selection.

Well thanks to Facebook I've found my HG store.

Its called Modcloth.com 
When I saw it, it was as if someone said "Yes, Deonna, there is a Santa Clause"

Seafaring Stunner 69.99

Don't get me wrong, Modcloth is not for everyone. It has a very retro 1940's-1950's feel and doesn't have what most people would call casual wear

Anyway, here are a few reasons why I love it:

• Modcloth is like stepping into a time-capsule. Suddenly, your not boring-old-sweatpants wearing-tennis shoe shopping- only lipgloss wearing Pam from New Jersey, 

         You my friend, are Lana Turner. Your hair is fab, your outfit matches your purse, you wear lipstick, live in New York and you wear high-heels to run errands.

Hello, Operator phone 69.99

• If your super into looking unique this is the place to go. Everything there is original, and I'm not talking "oh I went to a boutique so I'm cool" original. I mean "oh my goodness not only do I stand out but I'm also the best dressed person in the room" kinda original.
• Not only do they have adorable clothing, they also have shoes, accessorizes and home decor. 
• On the page they have a ton of useful information, like lifestyle advice and hair and make-up tips.

 

In any case, I love Modcloth. And you should too. Get out of the mall and start dressing like an original!

xoxoDee.

"Celeb" Talk: Camille Grammer

Please note the quotations around celeb.

Can we just take a second to talk about Camille Grammer?
First of all, I feel ridiculous because shes not even a celebrity, shes a reality TV bimbo. But I felt like Celeb Talk was an appropriate place to put this anyway.

Seriously?

So here's the deal with Camille...she's not attractive. Like at all. And I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but I'm confused as to why everyone thinks that she's so pretty when she looks like a drag queen with plastic surgery. I mean I'm not here to judge a nip and tuck here and there. But her's doesn't even look good! And her skin... ew! learn to apply sunscreen and go to a dermatologist for goodness sakes!
For those of you that have seen The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, I'm sure you understand why I don't like her.
#1 Why does a person with no job need four nannies? Seriously. Her children are school age, it's not like she has a job or a bunch of babies! Why is it exactly that she can't raise her own children? What are you so busy doing Camille? Working on your "dancing" career?
#2 Speaking of  "dancing" I love how she refers to herself as a "dancer" when she was stripper. Not exactly Swan Lake. Congratulations, you can hop about while naked. Aim high.
#3 The woman is 42 and it's clear that she wasn't given the attention she needed as a child because now she's just desperate. A 22 year old being desperate is just kids being kids. A  42 year old being desperate is just pathetic. 
#4 Speaking of desperate why does she need to have attention so badly? On the show she's flirting with everyone's husband other than her own, marching about like her body is the best thing since sliced bread and acting like she's God's gift to mankind!.
Sweetie. Your 42. Not 22. LET IT GO! yes you were a "dancer" but now, your old! Your famous for being a gold-digger! And that fame will last about 15 more minutes. Do yourself a favor, go back to school, learn to do something other than flip your hair and raise your own children!
Good luck on that divorce settlement! 
xoxoDee

Dee Says: Woo! My First Bat Mitzvah





I have to say I'm a Crest girl

So I went to my first Bat Mitzvah (is it capitalized?) on Saturday. Now I haven't been to one yet and I was very excited, but at the same time pretty nervous. First I thought, well this is awkward, I'm not Jewish... am I allowed to come anyway? But it was one of my best friends ( she's not 13, shes much older but just now decided to do it). So I knew I just had to go. I thought it'd be weird because a lot of the ceremony was in Hebrew which as you can imagine I don't speak. My primary concern (vain as it my be) was what I was going to wear. I knew it was dressy but how dressy? Could I wear some boots and skinny jeans or did I have to wear a dress? Am I allowed to wear pants? How conservative are these things anyway? It was quite the dilemma. In the end I settled on some fab cognac ankle boots, ivory tights and a hunter green jumper (I'm determined to popularize the term "jumper" in America). My outfit turned out to be right on (thank goodness). Still I didn't know what to expect. To my great enjoyment the ceremony was very beautiful. I was worried that me not being Jewish would make all the religious talk uncomfortable but as it turns out I had a really great time. There were dozens of Jew jokes, half of which I didn't get but I just laughed accordingly, and it was very relaxed. The kiddish (lunch) was just amazing. We had kosher (of course) food and an amazing apricot cake. My favorite bit was when my friends wacky Grandpa cornered me and chatted my ear off about his time in WWII. It was a total sitcom moment. Not to be outdone her other Grandpa (who is not Jewish, just confused) decided to talk to me for ten minutes about the differences between Crest and Colgate toothpaste, hey, there's one in every family.  After the ceremony everyone went home for a while only to return in the evening for a party. The party was just like any other accept we hoisted her up on a chair. I thought for sure she was a goner but she managed to make it through her ride in one piece. We danced to good music for a few hours and then ate more yummy Jewish food.

Over all it was a fiesta. I'm super glad I went.

Moral: if you get invited to a Bat Mitzvah GO!