Top 3 of th Week: Movies To Look Forward To This Summer

1) Sex and the City 2
The girls are baaack. May 27th is sure to be a national 'Girls Night Out' when the film hits the box office. For a non-moviegoer like myself, this is one movie that warrents a $12 ticket. Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda return bigger and better--wardrobes that is. (a trip to the Middle East warrents some unique fashion statements.) And you didn't expect Big and Carrie to live happily ever after, did you? 2 words: Aiden returns.





2) Iron Man 2
Another anticipated summer blockbuster sequel? SHOCKER! I'm not even sure if I remember liking the 1st one, but what I do remember is how friggin awesome Robert Downey Jr. is. One of the few actors who comes across so suave, he definitely holds the title for the most bad-ass, likable and charming superhero in any of the current "Man" clan.


3) Eat, Pray, Love
Wow. You know its a sign that I had to stretch to find this as my 3rd movie that I'm not a fan of most films. But as sappy as a chick flick as this looks like, Julie Roberts as the lead always screams potential. Based on the popular novel, Eat, Pray, Love stars Roberts as a woman who had it all but still finds the need to search for more in life. Javier Barden plays his Vicky Christina Barcelona love interest. Is it really worthy of a top 3? Considering I didn't even read the book, probably not...o well. It cracks the Top 3 anyway!

Rant of the Week: Why Are We Foolish and Don't Put Sunscreen On!

Top 3 of the Week: Animals That Freak Me Out!

1) Pigeon
Is there any other everyday animal that could care less about us humans? The fact that pigeons seem so unfazed by our nearness to them isn't the part that freaks me out. It's the fact that I get so close to THEM because they don't move! Mind you, I'm also worried they'll crap on my head when I walk, but I expect them to fly away when I stroll by. And when they don't, I really wonder what kind of character trait these birds have to give a rats a$$ about our proximity. Speaking of rats, I wonder if they would even be fazed by them!


2) Monkeys
They are adorably cute..but also freakishly human-like, no? When I went to the Bronx Zoo a few years ago, I watched as one chimpanzee cleaned off the tail of another. The monkey being cleaned turned around and nodded his head in approval as if to say, keep up the good work. I know humans originally stem from monkeys but I almost feel like I can read their minds which may seem cool. But the fact that I feel like they can read mine freaks me out. It's none of their damn 'monkey' business.


3) Insects
I know, I know. We're so much bigger than them. Why are we afraid? Well as most guys would like to believe, size doesn't matter. I'm scared of bugs because they normally pop up when I don't expect to see them. Like on a living room wall or buzzing in my face when I'm outside. (ok fine..perhaps I should expect to see bugs when outdoors.) Or maybe it all began 15 years ago when I open my drawer in my room and a cricket jumps out. No wonder I'm traumatized by these little creepy crawlers!

Drive Thru - The True Sign of American Laziness

The other night I was out with a friend and remembered I was low on milk at home. Ughh. Who wants to go to the supermarket just for milk, I thought. (Especially when it strategically placed allllll the way in the back of the store). And then I realized the greatest store invented was just down the block.

Dairy Barn- a drive thru convenience store.

OK, I don't mean literally drive through...

Is there any other store that depicts the true American laziness then Dairy Barn? I instantly felt like a bum when I got so excited I didn't even need to leave my car. But wait--I can get my milk AND my change simultaneously too without prolonging my already-convenienced shopping? Jackpot.

But Dairy Barn isn't the only place where we customers revel in the feature of convenience. Who wants to deal with the hassle of getting out of our cars to deposit a check when we can drive right on through and do it with ease. (Ok, maybe not win ease, as depending on the height of our car and length of our arms it might actually be more challenging than you think.) and what about getting our fast food even FASTER through the drive thru before the grease even settles on our fries.

What we don't realize is that it might actually be even faster if we get our lazy tooshies out of the car and go inside a bank or fast food restaurant to get what we need done. Heck, we'll wait in a line in our car for hours if it means not having to unnecessarily get out of it. But that's a risk we're willing to take!

Top 3 of the Week: Why You Need to Join the "Glee" Club!

Finally, FOX's hit show returns this week. I don't know about you but I'm filled with "Glee" that it's returning. I know, that was corny. But contrary to popular believe, the real "Glee" isn't.

1) The Musical Performances
Few shows in the past have attempted to feature musical numbers. Any show that has, has failed miserably. As a fan of Broadway, its refreshing to find a show that can mix the perfect amount of theatrical performance and make it current without making it forced. Get ready for a full episode of Madonna covers, and KISS, Springsteen and Lady Gaga songs featured on the show. Let's see if it can top the popular number, "Don't Stop Believing."



2) Jane Lynch
A comedic genius. You may remember her from The 40-Year-Old Virgin, or her role in underrated Best in Show. But there is not one line that this woman delivers that doesn't make you want to laugh. Lynch plays Sue Sylvester, the hardnosed antagonist who will stop at nothing, and really at times for no reason other than the sheer joy it brings to her, to take down the Glee club (a threat to her cheer squad, the "Cheerios"). A scene-stealer for sure, Lynch alone should convince you non-musical loving fans to tune in.



3) The Upcoming Guests
The beauty of having a hit show that melds TV and music is that everyone wants a part of it. Already having featured Eve and Kristen Chenowith, who's returning again along with her Wicked co-star Idina Menzel. Neil Patrick Harris and Molly Shannon stop by for a few episodes, with Shannon going head to head with Sue. If you love music, comedy and a quality storyline, it's time to join the club and start watching Glee!

Top 3 of th Week: Things to Think About When Showering

We all hear that some of our best thoughts come in the shower but sometimes we think so much about other things, we forget why were even there to begin with (we smell, remember now?) so here are some thoughts we may have when we're scrub a dub dubbing!

1) Stepping Into A Shower That's Not Our Own
This is always a test, both of our intelligence and common sense. We strip down and are now ready to enter the unknown. Our 1st challenge. Figuring out how the knobs work. Hot is to the right or left? How do we turn the drain off? Oh wait! We're getting warmer..getting warmer...got it! Then we have to deal with the change in water pressure, different shampoos and soaps. And that's not a good feeling. To be naked in an unknown area is never comforting, even if it's a place we're supposed to be naked!


2) Shampoo & Conditioning..& Conditioning?
So remember when I said we tend to daydream in the shower? Or were you daydreaming when I said that. Depending if your a morning showerer or night showerer (I prefer sleeping later and getting in bed clean) you're bound to be exhausted at times. And if you're like me, you might forget if you already conditioned your hair. (Wait a minute...I thought I remember picking up the white bottle..) until it's too late. As soon as it's in you realize you did in fact put it in. With too much conditioner, you wonder if you've done permanent damage to your hair.


3) I Don't Want To Come Out
When I was a kid I dreaded taking the time showering and delayed it when I could. (Ok wait a minute. By 'delayed' I mean like later that night, not 'not at all') But somehow, once I got in one, I never wanted to come out. It would only be when we'd run our of hot water would I finally exit. (Which by the way has to be one of the most depressing moments..especially when you have to wash out the rest of your conditioner while shivering). So I've grown to embrace showering and the end results. And I think as long as we do it right and leave a cleaner person than how we entered, then we've done our job, whether we paid attention to the process or not!

Rant of the Week: Dress to Impress or Dress for Ourselves?