Bromance

Yeah, I watched it. Don't judge me. In my opinion, I was way more entertained by Bromance than by The City. Of course any reality-show would be nothing without their token Gay character. Here is one of my favorite clips.

Mix-Great Monday : Marble$ Edition

I know I know, I haven't done my Mix-Great Monday. Better late than never, right? Whatever, you live for these posts! You got the shakes because we've been giving you all withdrawals.

THE GUILTY PLEASURE: THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS- I HATE THIS PART!

I Hate This Part - The Pussycat Dolls
Only because this song sounds so pretty! While I was driving my parents car back in Hood River, I was forced to listen to the radio (my mom didn't have a bumpin' cumbia mix or Juan Gabriel goodness in the car this time. Totally lame!). This song totally would have been my post-breakup jam in middle school. I can't help it, the chorus gets to me.

THE THROWBACK: GINUWINE-SO ANXIOUS

This song makes me think of Jammin' 107.5's Slow Jams and dedications. I used to be a big Ginuwine fan (or as I liked to call him, Ginu-fine. Yeah, I went there).

THE SONG THAT SPEAKS TO MY SOUL: Mystic- Neptune's Jewels

Neptunes jewels - Mystic
This song is amazing and it will never lose it's relevance. Enjoy it.

I Can't Wait For These!!!

MTV is on casting call mode for new episodes of True Life. You know my love for True Life. Take a look at the titles:

TRUE LIFE: I DON'T LIKE MY BIG BREASTS

TRUE LIFE: I DON'T LIKE MY SMALL BREASTS

TRUE LIFE: I'M UNCOMFORTABLE IN MY NEW BODY

TRUE LIFE: I'M A NEWLYWED

TRUE LIFE: I'M ADDICTED TO PORN

TRUE LIFE: I'M REHABBING MY INJURY

TRUE LIFE: I'M RACIST

TRUE LIFE: I'M A CONSPIRACY THEORIST

TRUE LIFE: I HATE MY TATTOOS

TRUE LIFE: I'M BISEXUAL

TRUE LIFE: I'M ELOPING

TRUE LIFE: I CAN'T SLEEP

TRUE LIFE: I'M GOING BALD/LOSING MY HAIR

TRUE LIFE: I'M HAVING TWINS

TRUE LIFE: I'M A FAN BOY

TRUE LIFE: I'M LOOKING FOR MY SIBLING

TRUE LIFE: I'M STUCK AT HOME

Oh goodness, I cannot wait for these new episodes!

If you are interested in the casting call or just want more info of each episode CLICK HERE

Theraflu: Natural Apple Cinnamon

I've been sick, off and on, for like 3 months. My insides are broken apparently. Right now I'm sitting at work rotting in my own snot. Yes, that was graphic but I'm about to die. The only thing that gives me some relief being sick and being at work is my Theraflu that I brought from home. Usually Theraflu tastes really chalky and gross, but this flavor: Natural Apple Cinnamon is delish. So if you're feeling a little under the weather, take some hot water and a packet of this and you'll feel a little better about the world.

Also, I get to drink my Theraflu out of my cool new mug! Holiday present from a co-worker.

www.collegehumor.com

The past week I've been glued to collegehumor.com. It's a website dedicated to funny articles, pictures, and videos (fan submitted and original content). I know this website is run by a majority of white hipsters, but it still has funny charm. If only I could infiltrate and be the token brown person.

The website has original content called CHTV. I love the series Hardly Working (which has been seen on this blog), Jake & Amir (which is like an branch of Hardly Working), and The Michael Showalter Showalter (featuring Michael Showalter and special guests). I think you need to have a certain sense of humor to really appreciate this stuff; either you like or hate it. I'm a lover.

Mix-Great, a day late

I have to apologize for not doing Mix-Greats and Hater Thursdays on the appropriate days. It's been one weird month, and I'm very discombobulated. I meant to do my Mix-Great last night, but I fell asleep at 8pm like a grandma. I have a cold, yet again, so I'm feeling a little run down.

Alright, now that I've put up this disclaimer I will continue with my tune-age...

1. Song That Speaks To My Soul
"Breathe Me"-Sia

As you know, Arctic Blast '08 kept us inside for about 2 weeks (BTW it's over! Now we just have typical NW rain). Anyway, as I was practically living at my sister I indulged in her TV/cable. I found a channel that played reruns of the best show over...in HD! The show I'm talking about...Six Feet Under. They played a bunch of episodes in a row, and then they played the finale. The last 10 minutes, or so, of the finale are soooooo goooooood. I cry every time! And of course when I watched it the other day, I cried again! The emotion is triggered by the editing and song...which is, you guessed it: Breathe Me. This song is so beautiful, I can listen to it over and over again.

2. The Throwback
"Squeezing Mussels (From The Shell)"-Squeeze

This song is so catchy! I put it on my Ipod as I'm walking and I think I have a bounce to my step, which is both a blast and embarrassing. This song reminds me of the summer time, every summer I usually put this song on heavy rotation. I discovered this song during a summer so it takes me back to that time.

3. Guilty Pleasure
"By My Side"-Jadakiss ft. Ne-Yo

Catchy song alert! I miss driving my car (yes I miss the Ford Escort) because I miss hearing crap like this. Just enjoy...

* I hope these songs work, I'm blogging at work and can't listen to the songs. I'll check them out later, later. PEACE!

Eyelash Extravaganza

I am obsessed with huge eyelashes. I am a perfectionist and I always need to come correct with mostly everything. This is why my eyelash routine takes up to 20 minutes! I've been on the prowl for the perfect mascara ever since I was 16 and I have yet to meet a mascara that has everything I need (volumizing, zero-clumping, lash-defining, lifting, lengthenng all in one). My friend Gena took on the task of trying Givenchy's Phenomen'Eyes and had a few things to say about it:

While medieval spiked battle flails are cool, they simply can't work themselves into a daily routine quite as nicely as Givenchy's Phenom'Eyes mascara and its ball-shaped brush. I don't normally shell out $27 plus tax for mascara, but at the advice of I Heart Shiny Things own Maribel, you really can't put a price on a good mascara!

This mascara's brush was designed to get every lash, and the forumla is designed to give the lash line a panoramic effect. They completely succeeded on both counts.
The brush is small and nimble and gets to lashes I haven't even grown yet. The formula goes on wetter than most, but as the water evaporates, the polymer goes to work shaping, separating, lengthening, and thickening the lashes. Your eyes not only look bigger, but their shape changes because I promise you, you have never been able to get to as many lashes as you will with this brush!

Two cons I have noticed with Phenom'Eyes is that it only comes in two colors and the brush holds far more of the product than needed so overapplication is easy. However if brown or black works for you, and you watch your portions like menopausal women watch Oprah, then this mascara is amazing.

So there you have it, a personal account. I'm definitely going to go out and try it.

Below is a list of instructions and tips I use for eyelash primping

• Always curl eyelashes first and foremost. Hold for atleast ten seconds for a good curl.
  
• Afterwards, put on a volumizing mascara (I personally like M.A.C. Zoom Lash), then use a lengthening one on the tips before the first coat of volumizing mascara dries. (I like Telescopic Mascara Clean Definition) The results are pretty dramatic.
  
• If I am going out and want even MORE of dramatic result, I sometimes heat my eyelash curler with a blow-dryer for a couple of seconds. I let it cool for a second or two and it works like a curling iron for my eyes. BE CAREFUL!
• Stash baby oil or makeup remover in the fridge to remove mascara.
• Give your eyelashes a rest once in a while!

Enrique Iglesias Vs. Daddy Yankee

Both singers have videos that are on heavy rotay right now on MTV Tr3s. Their themes are both extremely similar: ambulances, dying/illness of a partner, over-acting, out-of-body experiences, pretty boys, etc.

Now you must decide, who rocked the theme better: Daddy Yankee or Enrique?
Personally I think it may be Daddy Yankee, only because I'll probably dance to it at some club and as Stefanie so eloquently put it, "I can already taste the alcohol in my mouth" after hearing it.

Enrique Iglesias- Away

Enrique Iglesias - New Music - More Music Videos

Daddy Yankee- Llamado de Emergencia

Crazy Invention

For Christmas my nephew received an abundance of toys. It's his first Christmas so of course he is going to do well. My oldest sister is a hardcore Duck fan (University of Oregon--Football team) so she finds every and any opportunity to give my nephew Duck "gear." Well she out ducked herself when it came to this rolling dinosaur toy. You turn the on switch and it's like an instant party! The song is so random, it sounds like you're at a drag show or something. My dad said the song was like a Logo Channel song. He's so up with pop culture. 

Anyway, below I made a video of it so you know exactly where I'm coming from. Does anyone know what this song is? It's so infectious!

Oh, by the way...my nephew cries when the dinosaur is turned on.  He'll come around though.

Hello Kitty Hospital!

The first ever Hello Kitty themed hospital in Taiwan! Doctor's hope that Hello Kitty's face will reduce the stress and fear of child birth! If I had a child (I said IF), I would definitely want to look into this. Too bad I hate crying babies and obnoxious children.

A Very Brady Christmas...Brody Jenner?

I was watching A Very Brady Christmas Movie on Christmas morning, and I was so distracted because Peter Brady (rather, Christopher Knight in 1988) looked just like Brody Jenner.  So here is my theory: Peter Brady and Bruce Jenner used magic science to have a baby: Brody Jenner (Mr. Bromance himself).

Can anyone else see this?  Or am I just going loca?

The whole thing is on youtube, if you're really bored.

Part 1

I Am The Cute One: She's Just My Sister

My sisters and I were sitting around the computer on Christmas Eve, waiting for my parents to arrive and we entertained ourselves watching Olsen Twins videos and drinking cheap wine.  I kept singing the "I am the cute one" song, and they had never heard of it.  C'mon!  It's classic!  So I had to share with them the creepiness that is this video.  Plus, I had to tell them what was up...I am the cute one (baby sister for life!)

Heat Surge

Heat Surge? What is it?

As you know, I am a sucker for infomercials, they are as entertaining as they are ridiculous. I came across the Heat Surge, which is basically a great way to stay warm...Amish style. From the website it says:

What is the Heat Surge Roll-n-Glow Electric Fireplace?

"The Heat Surge Roll-n-Glow electric fireplace with Amish made real wood mantle, is the best and easiest way to: save money on gas bills by heating just the rooms you use the most, have a beautiful real wood mantle handmade by the Amish, he ambience of a real fire, and have the convenience to simply move your fireplace from room to room."

Also, they state:

"The Amish are known for their kindness and humble pride in a job well done. They separate themselves from mainstream society and are recognized for their plain clothing, avoidance of modern conveniences, and superior craftsmanship."

I just like how they are exploiting and marketing Amish craftsmanship. I wish I could find the commercial! I've looked all over. It's just a bunch of Amish people cranking out Heat Surges sweatshop style.

The Maniacal Rage Podcast

IHST has been throwing around the idea of doing a podcast.  Would anyone be interested?  I now have a MacBook and can do lovely little things with podcasts.  So we will keep you updated.

Speaking of podcasts, I have to share one of my favorites.  I've been listening to this podcast for over 2 years now: The Maniacal Rage Podcast.  It's 2 guys in Brooklyn (Garrett Murray & Shawn Morrison) talking about whatever.  This is their description on their show:

"The Maniacal Rage Podcast is a comedy podcast and sketch who.  Nothing is off limits, nothing is too obscure and nothing is funnier than our show (we're pretty sure that's a fact, but we're having scientists look into it)."

This podcast not only entertains me but also gives me hope that one day IHST can be the girl NW version of this.

 

You can listen to their podcast at their website or subscribe via itunes.  

Also, check out Garrett Murray's blog, also entertaining.

Havoc

Since Arctic Blast '08 forced me into house arrest, I indulged in tons of On Demand movie watching. As luck would have it, Havoc was one of the free movie options! I had heard of this movie before and was always curious about it. It had a good cast: Anne Hathaway, Freddy Rodriguez, Shiri Appleby (ROSWELL!!), Joseph Gordon-Levitt, that's a recipe for a decent movie, right? WRONG!!! Dead wrong!

Havoc is like Crazy/Beautiful, but with more gratuitous nudity and ridiculous dialogue. Anne Hathaway gives the most embarrassing performance of a lifetime. If I were her, or any of the other cast members, I would want this movie pulled from shelves and burned to ashes. I think the WORST performance goes to Joseph Gordon-Levitt. His impression of a white kid trying to be Black was nowhere near spot on. Judging from the weird head movements and the slurred speech, I'd think his character was midly retarded. And Freddy Rodriguez as a cholo? Not believable. I can't take him seriously with his Frida braid. And his accent is absolutely painful to hear.

Watch this:





Here is the official trailer. If you want a good laugh, I suggest Havoc.

Another Jenny Jones Clip!

Teen Strippers is the subject of today's random Jenny Jones episode. The sound quality in the first ten seconds sounds horrible, but just wait it out. It's worth it. I've posted on Jenny Jones before and the main reason is because I enjoy the audience interaction. The shit the audience members say is priceless. I wish more talk show hosts allowed for more audience participation. In the part 2 of this episode, a woman in the audience tells a teenage stripper, "Girl, get that hair out them eyes, you ain't Aaliyah." Indeed, girlfriend can't even compare to Aaliyah.

As a gift to ourselves, Stefanie and I have decided to save up our money so that we can attend a taping of the Maury show. Wish us luck!

Enjoy the rest of the parts below!

Happy Holidays! and Mari-Christmas. :)

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Mix-Great Monday (cuz MB failed to post one last week)

Since I missed one Mix-Great Monday, I decided to go ahead and post one today. It's Christmas and I'm in the giving mood.

SONG THAT SPEAKS TO MY SOUL:

This song was on heavy rotation for awhile. Think Disney movie score meets funky beat. I love it only because it makes me happy.

THE THROWBACK:

Its a shame - Monie Love
From the hook to the saxophone! Monie Love was part of Queen Latifah's posse way back in the day and was featured on Latifah's song Ladies First Monie Love was a radio DJ in Philadelphia until she had a heated dispute with Young Jeezy about whether or not Hip Hop is dead. Just for kicks, here's the video that got her fired:


Guilty Pleasure:

Genie 2.0 - Christina Aguilera
When I watched Christina Aguilera perform Genie in a Bottle 2.0 at the VMA's, 13 year old Marbles was freaking the fuck out. I was more of a Christina than a Britney in middle school. Britney is a performer, but Christina has way more talent. This song brings me back to a good place when Hello Kitty and Tinkerbell stickers were part of my world. (Shut it Scruz!)