Disney Daze

by Brittany Geragotelis

Last weekend I took my whole family down to Disneyland. It was sort of my superbowl moment. You know, those old Disney ads where they'd ask athletes what they were going to do now that they'd accomplished some amazing feat, and they answered, "I'm going to Disneyland!!!" My book deal was my superbowl moment, and I couldn't think of a better way of celebrating than taking my family to the happiest place on earth.

So, me, Matty, my parents John and Diane, my youngest sister Jacey, and my middle sister Amy, along with her husband Cody and my nephew Cash, all headed from our respective cities to Anaheim for the weekend. Our family's always been huge Disney fans....I've gone to one park or another at least once a year since I was a little kid. My mom runs from one ride to the next and pumps everyone up. This was also my nephew's first time at Disney, so it was really special to be able to be with him.

In the end, though we certainly had our grumpy moments (lots of running around, heat and little sleep can do that), I think we all made some wonderful memories. Here are a few that I was able to catch on camera. Enjoy!

5x5,

B.

Amy at the character breakfast

From Top Left to Bottom Right: Cody, Matt and I. None of us were ready for the camera on Space Mountain

Most of the time Cash hid from the characters. He was not pleased.

There WAS a bit of mid-day napping for at least one of us....

Jacey was embarrassed that this character hadn't remembered to put pants on that morning.

Cashy!!!

Jacey giving us her best "pizza face" while eating at Naples Restaurant

Can you blame him for being scared?

The Haunted Mansion was decorated in Nightmare Before Christmas style. It was AWESOME!

Jacey likes big butts and she cannot lie....

Amy just told her a secret....guess what it was?!?!

What a flirt!

The happy family: Amy, Cash and Cody

We were dying when we saw this pic of us on Splash Mountain. And look at Jacey. She made this face on EVERY ride that took a photo. It was hilarious!

....See what I mean?...

And again...

You can even see her in the back left of this one...

So we tried it....though I'm not sure we pulled it off.

All in all, it was a really great vacation full of magic, fun and lots of laughs!

Review Time: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

by Brittany Geragotelis

Review Time: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling

The Story: Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress prone to starting fights with her friends and coworkers with the sentence “Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I’ll shut up about it?” 

Perhaps you want to know what Mindy thinks makes a great best friend (someone who will fill your prescription in the middle of the night), or what makes a great guy (one who is aware of all elderly people in any room at any time and acts accordingly), or what is the perfect amount of fame (so famous you can never get convicted of murder in a court of law), or how to maintain a trim figure (you will not find that information in these pages). If so, you’ve come to the right book, mostly!

In Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, Mindy invites readers on a tour of her life and her unscientific observations on romance, friendship, and Hollywood, with several conveniently placed stopping points for you to run errands and make phone calls. Mindy Kaling really is just a Girl Next Door—not so much literally anywhere in the continental United States, but definitely if you live in India or Sri Lanka.

How cute is Mindy Kaling?

Why It's a Must-Read: I've always been a fan of the show, "The Office." Besides the fact that there's weirdo Dwight, boy-next-door Jim, and hopelessly loveable Michael--there are some wickedly hilarious women in the cast. And heading up these smart and funny gals is Mindy Kaling. Besides playing the self-absorbed and girlie Kelly Kapoor, Mindy is also one of the head writers of the show.

So, this means that literally every word of Mindy's debut novel, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, is gut-wrenchingly funny. Seriously. Every. Single. Word. From her introduction to the chapter titles, the book had me laughing (and yes, it was out loud) and reading my favorite lines to my boyfriend (who just wanted to sit there in peace and peruse reddit). In this cheery memoir, fans will find out exactly where Mindy came from and what brought her to where she is today: a huge success.

Mindy's funny AND sexy (oh, and don't forget smart!)

What a Character: Like I've mentioned about a billion times, Mindy is freaking hilarious! But not just that, she's also smart and is one of those amazing women who've managed to infiltrate the old boy's club of comedy and turned it inside out. And as a person, she's totally likeable, because she has an intense love for her girlfriends. You're not going to see her screw her BFF over so she can go out and see a guy. So, she's funny, smart AND loyal....everything you want in a new friend. And that's exactly how you're going to feel after reading this book.

Who doesn't like nerdy, embarrassing kid photos of celebs?

A Little Something Extra: Besides the stories in the book, Mindy also regales us with awesomely embarrassing photos of herself as a kid! And as a college student. And an early professional. There's just so much to Mindy that I didn't know before and I'm so glad that I picked up this book. It was well-worth the read!


5x5,
B.

Dad's Day

by Brittany Geragotelis

If you're like me, you're unable to be with your dad today on Father's Day. But that doesn't mean that you can't make him feel special (hopefully making up for the fact that you can't be there in the first place). What better way to do this by making a list of all the reasons your dad is awesome and then send it to him. He'll appreciate the thought you put into it and it will make him happy to know that you really WERE paying attention when he thought you were just ignoring him. And if you're having a tough time getting started, here's my list:

Me and Dad at a museum in NYC

Awesome Things About My Dad:
1. He's tall and could always reach the dishes in the cupboard that I couldn't get down.
2. He's always nice to my mom. Back when they first got married, he gave part of his savings to her so that she could start her own ballet studio.
3. He's always believed that I would become a published author one day...but also reminded me that I needed a day job until that happened.

Dad, Mom, Curtis & Jacey

4. He flew airplanes for years. Even though I'm a girl and didn't really think this was cool growing up, I've come to find out (from just about every guy alive) that this is, in fact, one of the coolest jobs someone can have. Hello, look how popular Top Gun was!
5. He buys me random books from the sales bin whenever he goes to a bookstore or the library.
6. He's a coffee drinker and appreciates a good cup whenever he can get it.
7. He thinks he's HILARIOUS and laughs at his own jokes.

Twins!

8. He can't sing, but does it anyway.
9. He took me to the movies right after I had surgery on one of my feet...and got the manager to give me a chair to rest my foot on, with a pillow he'd brought from home, just so I'd be comfortable.
10. He sends me and my sisters little notes/stories/poems that he finds inspirational.
11. He's really passionate about golfing.
12. He's clever and even makes his own golf clubs.

Dad channeling Zoolander.

13. He can wake the dead with his sneezes.
14. He's smart and has several degrees.
15. He wants to be a writer one day and says he's going to follow in my footsteps.
16. He puts rice in his hair and then asks if he has "head rice."

The statue was NOT amused.

17. He and his navy friends have silly nicknames for each other. His is Germ.
18. He makes my mom laugh. His kids...well, we laugh at him, anyway.
19. He likes really ugly ties.
20. He falls asleep while watching TV and when you catch him, he swears he was awake the whole time but was just resting his eyes.

Happy Father's Day, Dad!

What's so awesome about your dad? Leave your lists in the comments below!!!

5x5,
B.

Sweet message from Google...

by Brittany Geragotelis


So, in the mornings, a friend of mine likes to chat online to catch up and talk about our upcoming day--but on occasion, I'm not always on there right away. Needless to say, she is NOT happy when this happens and that's when the e-stalking starts...

Check out the message I had waiting for me in my inbox last week when I finally logged on:

Gchat is an instant messaging service provided by Google, the company slowly (but surely) taking over all facets of modern life, including (but not limited to): technological communication, public holidays, news and your very soul.

Please chat with Kate or she will be forced to take radical action, like pick up a phone or (gasp) see you in person.

With thanks,

Your Google companions


I post this to warn all of you out there of the possible consequences of not being available to your friends online. Google sees you when you're sleeping (what do you think the webcam is really for?), it knows when you're awake, it knows if you've logged on or not, so you better get your butt in front of a computer (or phone) and press the available button. Trust me, there's no telling what could happen if you don't.

Happy typing!

5x5,
B.

Things my friend says...

by Brittany Geragotelis

Recently, I went on a trip with a friend of mine (Let's call her Blondie-Pop). Now, this was the first time I'd ever traveled with Blondie-Pop and I was still sort of getting to know her. Needless to say, she had me dying laughing the entire time. After the first few hours, I started to write down all the funny things she said, because I knew it would make for an incredible blog.

So now, just because I love all of you so much (and her....I'm going to miss you!), I'm unveiling some of the hilariously ridiculous things that were said that weekend.

You're welcome.


On Brazilian
Me: Have you ever had Brazilian?
Blondie-Pop: Waxing?

On the phone with UPS
Blondie-Pop: What if I was shipping body parts? How would you guarantee I got them before they went bad?

About ex-boyfriends
Bondie-Pop: I had a boyfriend named Matt once....He's gay now.

On her favorite iPhone app
Blondie-Pop: Did I not show you pocket pole?

On her lineage
Blondie-Pop: I'm French, Australian, English, Dutch, Swiss--pretty much everything that's white and blonde.

About Taylor Lautner's new movie Abduction
Blondie-Pop: Hey look, it's Taylor Lautner on that billboard.
Me: Yeah, he's an animal.
Blondie-Pop: Wow, he's really branching out.

On bug bites
Bondie-Pop: I keep getting bit...not by people, but...

5x5,
B.

O.M.G. Best Dancing EVER

by Brittany Geragotelis

Okay...So, a friend sent me this video the other day because the girl on it mentions Wattpad! But the real gem of the video happens about 7 minutes in. So seriously, check it out. Feel free to scroll ahead to the good part. Just do it. Trust me....you won't be sorry.

5x5,
B.

Conversations with Family Members...

by Brittany Geragotelis

I talked to two of my family members yesterday and both conversations were eye-opening and enjoyable. Let me clue you in to a typical Geragotelis phone call:

The first talk I had was with my mom, who caught me just when I was on my way out of the office for the day. It had been a week or so since we'd last talked (both of us have been super busy) and we took a few minutes to try and catch up. After chatting about boyfriend/relationship stuff, the conversation turned to my writing. That's when she said it:

"Life's a Witch is getting really good!"

Sounds simple enough, but if you knew my mom, you'd know she's not really a reader. Smartest person I know, but she just doesn't like reading the way I do and doesn't do it much for pleasure. In fact, even though she's my biggest fan, she's never read a book I've written. Not because she doesn't believe in me and/or think I write well, it's just not her thing.

Well, ever since I started publishing LAW on Wattpad.com, my mom's been logging on...and reading! It's been such a pleasant surprise and a joy to hear that she's reading my book (finally) and enjoying it! Because what she thinks matters to me (I mean, come on, she's awesome!), it's been really nice knowing that she's digging my work!

So, that was the first family convo I had. The second was with my little sister. She's 10 years younger than me and is working at a company that is owned by Microsoft, testing video games. Or at least that's what she wants me to believe. Here was our talk:

Me: How's work going?
Her: It's fine. Did I tell you I got put on another project?
Me: No! That's exciting! What kind of a game is it? A zombie game? A driving game?
Her: It's not a zombie game....
Me: Well, what is it?
Her: (silence)
Me: Can you not tell me about it or something? Matt said maybe you had to sign a confidentiality clause or an NDA or something.
Her: Yeah.
Me: Wait, so you're not allowed to talk about what you're doing at work?
Her: Nope.
Me: It's like, top secret information?
Her: Something like that. Everyone has different levels of clearance and we aren't allowed to go into certain labs...

photo credit: ABC/Alias

Me: Are you sure you're not a secret government agent? It sounds like you're a secret government agent.
Her: I'm sure. But if I were, I couldn't tell you anyway, so....
Me: I know this girl who works for the government and nobody knows where her work actually is. She's not even allowed to bring her cell phone to work with her or surf the internet while she's there.
Her: We're not allowed to have anything with a camera on it.
Me: So you could be a secret agent.
Her: (laughs nervously)
Me: Could they be tapping the phones right now?
Her: I test video games for Microsoft!
Me: Maybe Microsoft is really just a front for a secret government agency. Did you ever think of that?
Her: I'm going to go now.

It's amazing how much I learn every time I talk to my family members. One's reading regularly and the other is a secret government agent...errr, video game tester.

Gotta love family!

5x5,
B.

Oh the horror!

by Brittany Geragotelis

Something awful happened on my way to work today. As I was walking down 28th street as per my usual morning routine, a man popped out from behind some bushes (literally. This area is the Garden District) and nearly ran into me with his big bouquet of flowers. Once he saw me, he immediately began to apologize and then launched into a slew of semi-cat calls.

"Oh, I'm sorry beautiful! I didn't mean to run into you, beautiful..."

And then it happened.

"Have a great Mother's Day!"

photo credit: NBC/SNL

What? Seriously? Really? No! But yes, it appears that I've finally reached the age of—GASP!—MOMdom! (Screams, shrieks, cries of disbelief) This realization caught me off-guard considering I often get mistaken for a teenager, and nothing I was wearing could have suggested otherwise. I mean, I was wearing sunglasses, so he couldn't even see my whole face, and it's not like I was rocking mom jeans or have that telling mom pooch that older women sometimes get. So, how then, could this man tell that I'm officially of Mom-age? Did he somehow know that I'm turning 32 in a few weeks? What was it about me that screamed "I'm a Mom, ask me how" to him?

Well, when I got over my initial horror of the situation I tried to look on the bright side...If he was hitting on me, then that at least meant he thought I was a MILF. And hey, that's something, right?

5x5,
B.

Rebecca Black--Actually funny ha ha.

by Brittany Geragotelis

So, you've no doubt heard Rebecca Black's unoriginal laugh of a music video which is so catchy that it crawls into your head and embeds itself like a tumor in your brain. Well, here's a video that the artist who's become an overnight sensation (I don't get it either) did with Funny or Die. Caution: If you thought Rebecca was talentless because of her music video "Friday," the joke's on you, because apparently she's pretty good at comedy!

Check it out!

Friday Lyrics Analyzed with Rebecca Black from Rebecca Black

5x5,
B.

Going to the chapel and we're....

by Brittany Geragotelis

Get your mind out of the wedded bliss gutter! No, I'm not announcing my engagement online....but I do have a bit of a wedding announcement.

I was talking with my mom the other day on the phone and our convo went a little something like this:

Mom: "Did you hear what they're going to start selling at Costco?"

(NOTE: My mom and I are both huge nerds when it comes to Costco. Going to the warehouse is an exciting event for us, and I have fond memories of going there as a kid and eating my Costco hotdog piled high with onions from the little cranking machine it popped out of. MMmmmm. If only they were gluten-free!)

Me: "No, what?"

Mom: "Wedding dresses!"

Me: "Who would EVER buy their wedding dress from Costco? I mean, yeah, it's pretty much the best store ever, but the last place I'd buy my wedding dress from would be Costco. What, are you supposed to buy a pack of five dresses, one for each of your future weddings? That doesn't seem like it would be a good omen for your marriage."

Mom: "They showed pictures of them on the news the other day and they were actually kind of pretty."

photo credit: Costco

Me: "Still, beautiful or not, what are you supposed to say when people ask you where you got your beautiful dress? Do you lie and tell them something completely different, but then do you really want anything about your wedding to be a lie (again with the bad mojo)? Or do you tell them the truth and wait for people to start whispering about how you bought your wedding dress and your gallon-sized jar of jalepeno's in the same trip to the store?"

Mom: "Well, you won't have to worry about buying your dress at Costco, because I'm still making your wedding dress, right?"

Me: "Yes, Mom. When I get engaged and am planning my wedding—not that it's in the near future—you will be making my wedding dress."

Mom: "You know, the women in our family hit menopause early. Your eggs might already be drying up."

Me: "Sure. Thanks, Mom. Good to know."

(NOTE: Okay, so the menopause/eggs comment was a whole other conversation, but you can see how some of our talks go. Love you, Mom!)

Anyway, how do you feel about the news that Costco might start selling wedding dresses? Would you ever buy your own wedding dress at a store like this?

5x5,
B.

DELETE—Spring is springing a whole new crop of DELETES

by Brittany Geragotelis

Once a week, my guest blogger (who shall remain nameless...okay, not nameless...let's call her Ms. Sassy Pants. Sassy for short) stops by to share all the things in her life that deserve a big, fat DELETE. Anyhoo, her majesty is back and she's taking on Spring and all that entails. Check out what she had to say and then come up with a few DELETES of your own.

Ah...spring is in the air, warm weather, sunshine...you know what that means. The days are longer, people are out and I'm, of course, primed and ready to fire the latest rounds of DELETES. This past week was a prime example of what Spring has to offer up to the DELETE-table.

Let's take a look-see...

St. Patrick's Day...really?! In my opinion, it's only second to New Year's Eve for amateur night. Just another excuse to dress stupid, drink too much and act like a belligerent ass-wipe. DELETE.

Short shorts...now ladies (if I can call you that), do I need to see the creases of your ass cheeks? A tad much skin don't you think? Just a bit...DELETE!

Couples...Christ, make me puke why don't you. They're everywhere since love apparently is in the air. Kissing on the corner, in the subway, holding hands, making oogally googally eyes at each other. Step aside, I'm on my way to therapy. DELETE!

Rain, rain and more rain...and with that comes the umbrella Nazis. Taking up the sidewalk, poking my eyeballs out with your big, oversized umbrellas. DELETE.

Realizing I need to get into a bathing suit soon....Nothing's more fun than trying on bikinis in fluorescent lighting with the added benefit of seeing every dimple on my cottage cheese thighs in not one, but three-way mirrors. DELETE.

Losing an hour to daylight savings time....Boo! Hiss! I need my beauty sleep. DELETE.

See you next week kiddies.

5x5,
B.

Funny advertisements....

by Brittany Geragotelis

As you all know, this last month has been particularly difficult on me. So, I revel in any chance I happen upon something that makes me laugh (Trust me....they've been few and far between lately). When I got this e-mail the other day from my Aunt Denise (who as a kid I used to call Auntie Niece....I never realized her name was Denise and really thought it was Niece. I still actually call her Auntie Niece actually. Old habits die hard.), I just about died.

Let me give you a little background into the picture. My mom is a ballet teacher and owns her own studio. She's far more flexible than anyone I know and is always laying down with her legs behind her head or in some kind of stretching position. It doesn't matter where she is: in someone elses house, Wal-Mart, the car. She's bendy. So, with that in mind, take a look at the below.





















Happy St. Patrick's Day!

5x5,
B.

Line Dancing and Breakup Joints

by Brittany Geragotelis

You'd think that it would be easy to find a place in NYC that serves great BBQ and offers a night of line-dancing....I mean, it's New York City for God-sakes! The place that has something for everyone—and the weirder the better. So why was I practically pulling my hair out after starting my search for a venue for my friend Tammy's B-day party?

Anyway, as I was trolling the listings for southern BBQ places to see if they offered any kind of country dancing night, I was also perusing the comments from patrons for each place I looked at. Most were the standard, "This place sucks," or "My favorite restaurant in the city," but then I stumbled upon this gem for a joint called Rodeo Bar:

Perfect

by DLover

If you're looking to take someone to a crowded bar to get them drunk and then break up with them this place is perfect. Sip some beers and eat some free peanuts while you try and work things out, even though you know its over—If you're lucky, therell be some depressing country song playing in the background which can add to the overall experience.

• Pros: Free Nuts in your mouth
• Cons: Not enough napkins

Hmmm, maybe we'll check this place out after all....

5x5,
B.

DELETE—What's Wrong with Public Transportation

by Brittany Geragotelis

Once a week, my guest blogger (who shall remain nameless...okay, not nameless...let's call her Ms. Sassy Pants. Sassy for short) stops by to share all the things in her life that deserve a big, fat DELETE. Anyhoo, her majesty is back and this week, she's tackling public transportation. Check out what she had to say and then come up with a few DELETES of your own.

Ah...one of the benefits of living in NYC is taking public transportation. Especially when mother nature decides to drop a s#!t-ton of snow on the city like last week. But along with public transportation comes, well, the public...a.k.a. people. And you all know how I feel about people...all at once now kiddies: I hate them.

This week, I decided to dedicate my top-10 list of annoyances to the good old MTA and also to the denizens that partake...DELETE!

10. People who lean their bodies against the pole instead of holding onto them. Hey there missy, I'd like the opportunity to secure myself, in case the train has to stop short. So, step away from the pole and hold on like a dignified human being or sit your ass down, Princess. DELETE!

9. Anyone that eats on the train. I don't need to go home smelling like your last meal. DELETE!

8. Spitting on the floor of the train. Oh yeah, it happens. 'Nuff said. DELETE!

7. Mariachi bands on the train. I don't like them in Mexican restaurants, so I most certainly don't need to be held hostage and forced to listen to bad music on the way to my final destination. DELETE!

6. Anyone soliciting money...period. DELETE!

5. Loud and obnoxious drunk people. They generally travel in packs like gypsies. DELETE!

4. The guy who thinks there's just enough room for him to squeeze onto a packed train. Hey pal, I enjoy breathing. Newsflash, there's another train right behind this one. So, step off...DELETE!

3. Inappropriate touching of any kind. This is usually performed by the douchebag who squeezes into the train at the last minute and thinks the train is his own personal playground. If you value your family jewels sir, keep yours to yourself. DELETE!

2. And speaking of inappropriate touching, that includes touching yourself. The other day during my morning commute, there was a man sitting across from me with his T-shirt pulled over his head covering his face but exposing his oh-so-sloppy, hairy midriff. But his belly wasn't the only thing that was bulging. Yes, I said it, he also had his hand down his drawers. Not-so-good morning to you too, Mr. Pervy. DELETE!

1. Anyone who gives their children a noise-making device of any kind. Last Friday, on my way home from a horrific week, the woman sitting across from me gave each of her children a recorder. You remember the ones from grade school music class? Are you kidding me?!?! When she whipped them out of the case I thought they must've been plastic toys. Oh no, they weren't. So these little piggies blew, blew, blew all the way home. DELETE!

It just doesn't get any better than this folks! Hope your morning commute is better than mine!

5x5,
B.

When you just need to laugh...

by Brittany Geragotelis

So, I'm traveling today...finally heading to Atlanta for the premier of Bring It On: The Musical (if you remember, the night I was originally supposed to go was cancelled and I had to rebook my entire trip) and despite my annoyance with the logistics, I'm excited to see the show. I'll be in Georgia for less than 24 hours, so for all you guys living out there whom I'm friends with...I'm sorry and I'll try to catch you the next time around!

In the meantime, as a sorry, here's a little Friday pick-me-up. My friend found this online and I just had to share.

Happy Friday!

5x5,
B.

DELETE--How to spot a jerk.

by Brittany Geragotelis

Once a week, my guest blogger (who shall remain nameless...okay, not nameless...let's call her Ms. Sassy Pants. Sassy for short) stops by to share all the things in her life that deserve a big, fat DELETE. Anyhoo, her majesty is back and this week, she's got some tips on how to spot a jerk. Check out what she had to say and then come up with a few DELETES of your own.

So, as you know, I now have a Hot Boyfriend who helps me paint AND move. But there have been other guys in the past who haven’t treated me like the princess I am. I'm so glad that I’m no longer in the ring a.k.a. the NYC dating scene. I hope to soon have a different sort of “ring” to look forward to, and DELETE all those bad dates and man behavior from my memory once and for all.

I would be doing the world a disservice if I didn’t share my extensive experience with the masses. Someone's got to warn you about the emotional vampires lurking in unsuspecting places, just waiting to attack! Here are a few of the warning signs that maybe things aren't really headed in the right direction.

You’ve been dating seriously for a couple of months but when you leave his house one morning, he says, “I’ll call you soon.” Soon? Really? DELETE.

He goes radio silent over Valentine’s Day weekend…never to be heard from again. Unless you’ve been abducted by aliens, illegal or extraterrestrial, DELETE.

When he invites you out to dinner at 7:30 and then texts you at 10:00 to let you know that he is going to stay in for the night...DELETE.

If he ever utters the words, “Don’t fall in love with me.”...DELETE.

If he asks you what you're going to do when he breaks your heart...DELETE.

If he sends you photos of “junior”...DELETE.

If his idea of a first date includes a “rub down” of any kind...DELETE.

If he refers to your chest as a “nice rack”...DELETE.

If he hosts after-parties…just for girls. Let me put it to you this way, “Hugh”…DELETE.

He goes dark for a week, and then out of the blue, sends you a text to see how you are. Well as far as you’re concerned, I might as well be dead, because you won’t be hearing from me again, sir...DELETE.

Good luck out there.

5x5,

B.

Snow Day! Snow Day! Snow Day—Sike!

by Brittany Geragotelis

I went to bed last night happy and warm, thinking that I would be working from home today, cuddled up under a mountain of blankets in my PJ's with my TV on in the background and typing away at my computer. I even went to the store last night to pick up cream cheese for the bagels I'd be eating as I did my work this morning.

And then I woke up and saw that the roads looked pretty clear—at least clear enough to walk to the subway—and the news said that public schools were all still open for the day. So, alas, here I am, at work instead of holed up in my warm apartment.

I know. How sad am I?

Anyhoo...in case you got a fake-out this morning too and HAD to go into work while others in the country have a snow day, here's something to melt your icy heart (and toes). Now, this guy's sort of a YouTube sensation. He has millions of followers and reviews viral videos, making all sorts of funny but questionable comments (watch out for language on here). The first part of the vid is a really funny cat bit (prepare to LOL; if you're in the office, your co-workers may think you've gone crazy), the second one isn't all that funny and/or cool; BUT the third one? It made my heart go all warm and fuzzy. It's about a guy who's homeless but who has an incredible...well, you'll just have to watch to see.

Okay, so there you go. Enjoy your day—even if you're like me and had to go into work!

5x5,
B.

10 things you should NEVER say to your girlfriend after moving in with her...

by Brittany Geragotelis

After Matt read my blog about the 10 things you should NEVER say to your boyfriend after moving in with him, he decided to reverse the roles and give a few tips of his own. So, according to Matt, here are 10 things you should NEVER say to your girlfriend after moving in with her...

1. "Oh look, sweetie, you have a little buddah belly. Don't worry, we have a gym in our building now."
2. "I was thinking of growing a beard..."
3. "Since we're splitting the cable bill, I guess we can finally get the NFL package."
4. "Where am I supposed to put my porn?"
5. "At least I'll save money on food since you'll be cooking for me all the time."
6. "You're going to get rid of your cats, right?"
7. "This means I don't need to propose for a few more years, right?"
8. "Our neighbors are lingerie models and I invited them over for dinner."
9. "Does this mean I have to meet your parents?"
10. "Do you really need 40 pairs of shoes?"

5x5,
B.