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I honestly don’t know whether or not I liked the second episode of GIRLS. I laughed a few times. I think there was a moment where I said, “that’s a good point.” I know I really enjoyed the wrap blazer Marnie was wearing in one scene, and the music cue the show closed on, but on the whole, I’m confused. It’s the same wonder I …
“I think you’re trying to talk yourself into hating this show,” R said after I said, “I think I’m going to hate this show,” for the 20th time. That may or may not be true. GIRLS is the new HBO show about four, 20-somethings living in modern Manhattan, created, written by, directed by and starring Lena Dunham – a 20-something living in modern Manhattan. In …
The incomparable Alison Eakle turned me onto this incomparable tumblr – AS YOU LIKE IT – via her Facebook, of course. I don’t know who’s writing this, I don’t know how long they’ve been at it, heck, I don’t even know if they’re male or female (feels male, but some people say that about my blog too). All I know is that I love it. …
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about HBO’s new series GIRLS, HBO’s old series SEX & THE CITY, and my three little sisters. HBO’s new series GIRLS (created by 25-year-old phenom Lena Dunham) is about the career and sexual trials and tribulations of four, young 20-something women trying to make it in today’s New York/Brooklyn. HBO’s old series SEX & THE CITY was about the …
I tried to avoid commenting on that recent New York Times article calling us 20-somethings the “Go No-Where Generation.” I tried to avoid it because I didn’t think I had a legitimate response. I read that article and somewhat related to the idea of being stagnant. Yes, I currently live 3K miles from my hometown, but I waited five years to make the move. Yes, …
Last Saturday night I found myself at The Rosewood Tavern on Fairfax in West Hollywood. I’m a fan of almost everything about that bar. Amazing beer and liquor list. Delicious English pub-style food. Big room with high ceilings. Tons of Edison bulbs. But unfortunately, The Rosewood Tavern made a tragic error in the design and build-out of their large bar/pub space, an error far too …
R and I are moving in together at the end of the month. This is (shockingly) not a post about all the details (and decorating…) involved in that development (yet). It’s a post about the very curious reaction I’ve gotten from people upon sharing the good news. In almost every circumstance, from almost every person, it’s been some form of “CONGRATS!!” Via g-chat from my …
I have a friend who just announced that she’s pregnant with her third child. She runs a flourishing business that she started in her early 20s. She’s successfully breaking into several other fields based on her diverse passions. She recently renovated her entire house. Aaanndd she’s only 1.5 years older than I am. It would appear as though waiting until her career was established to …
Are you aware of this wildly disturbing new trend where teens (anywhere from 10-16) post YouTube videos of themselves asking people to comment on whether or not they are pretty or ugly? Because I recently caught wind of the situation via an NPR segment (side note: I’m much worldlier now that I spend 2 hours a day in a car!), and I absolutely cannot get …
Now that I live in Hollywood I’m more qualified than ever to comment on the pending Academy Awards. My house is 1.5 miles from the theater formerly known as the Kodak theater! My friend Ben works on the team that produces the awards! I got my own copy of the Hollywood Reporter Oscar Issue at work! Guys, I am the Oscars. Before you read on, …