You Can Call Me Many Things, but a Gym Rat Isn't One of Them

Now that June only a few days away, and swimsuit season is coming up, I'm actually trying to get my work out on. Shocking, I know...

I've always been a poser, not so much a gym-er.

As a rule, I generally try to avoid the gym for a multitude of reasons. Number one, it seems like the major hangout of many people from my high school and general daily life. While I love catching up with people, doing so while I'm sweaty, red faced, and huffing is not my idea of an enjoyable conversation.

Secondly, I'm relatively new to the whole working out thing, which means that while I'm struggling to pull off a half hour of cardio on the elliptical, there are these old ladies beside me running as if there's a 75% off sale on Tupperware or throw pillows or something. That's an embarrassment I'd like to avoid.

Thirdly, the gym's air conditioning is currently broken. Listen, Gym, if I don't want to spend time with you when the temperature is adequately cool, there is no way I'm going to want to visit when it's like the fires of hell. Nuh-uh, no way, call me when you've decided to get your crap together.

Therefore, I've decided to let my good friend Youtube guide me in my workout endeavours. I've found a bunch of cool videos, and am ATTEMPTING to do Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred at home. God help me...

I'm a few days in, but I'll save a post about that for another day. (Pray for me.)

Your friend in work-out-struggle solidarity,

Christina

PS. Do I have any gym rats, or gym-avoiders, like myself, reading this?! Let me know your opinion in the comments or the message box on the right, I'd love to hear from you!

So, I Love The Bachelorette...

The Bachelor/Bachelorette is my guilty pleasure. I know, I know, it's "trash TV" and "not real", I get it. But in the cheap entertainment category, not too much beats some snacks, your best friends, and desperate people begging for love.

For that reason, I have decided to make videos each week about the show!
Because it's so ridiculous and cheesy, I'll be sure to have loads of material.

Hope all of you Bachelorette watchers will enjoy!

Cheers to trashy TV and sarcastic commentary.

May 14, 2014 | The Most Ridiculous Celebrity Story of the Week

This week has brought of lot of interesting pop culture stories. One has stood out to me, and I decided to comment on it (naturally).

Solange Being Jay-Z's 100th Problem

By now, I'm sure pretty much everyone on earth has seen the security video of Solange kicking and hitting Jay-Z Jersey Shore style. As much as no one should really be entertained by violence (note the use of "should") it really gives the "little people" some comfort in knowing that even the most distinguished among the celebrities still have trailer park chic moments.

The photos from the night also interestingly show that everything isn't always what it seems. Beyonce's serene face walking out did nothing to betray the fact that there was a live episode of WWE's Friday Night Smackdown in the elevator moments before. 

Maybe she should delve deeper into acting? 

I've also read that Solange has since removed almost all of the pictures of Beyonce off of her Instagram account...because the lack of pictures on her account will totally make everyone forget her connection to Queen Bee, right? As much as I can appreciate the intensity of Miss Solange's confidence, I can't say anyone would really know her name if it wasn't for her famous sister.

With Beyonce's clout, she could probably rent herself another sister for any upcoming events. "Don't ya ever for a second get to thinking', you're IRREPLACEABLE!" 

Until a celebrity pulls some other ridiculous stunt,

Christina

21 Things My Grandmother Says

The mug found in my grandma's house with the least-grandma-ish sentiment around.

Grandmothers are beacons of wisdom... as well as beacons of hilarious quotes. Here are some directly from my grandmother's mouth. I'm pretty sure there are multiple variations of these phrases being uttered in every grandma's house in North America... okay, maybe not every one.

1. It's cold outside. Stay in.

2. Wear a jacket.

3. Zip it all the way up.

4. It's hot outside. Stay in. You can barely breathe.

5. I called and you didn't pick up. I got so scared, I started crying.

6. Did you have dinner?

7. Did you eat?

8. Are you hungry?

9. Make sure you never leave your drink at a party. Bring it to the bathroom with you!

10. I heard on the news there's this new drug out there. It's a lollipop. The men trick you and say "Do
you want this lollipop?", then you're on the drugs.

11. One day you'll find a nice Greek boy.

12. Don't talk to strangers at school.

This is a container of water she left beside all the vents as a do-it-yourself humidifier...when she has a perfectly good one in the basement.

13. *while complimenting her floral placemat* Do you want to take it home? Here, take it home.

14. Your grandfather drives me crazy.

15. The doctor gave your grandfather antibiotics for his ear infection. He threw them in the garbage.

16. *when there were mushrooms for dinner and I scooped some onto my plate* I didn't know you liked mushrooms! I'll make them every time you come over now.

17. Do you have a boyfriend?

18. It's okay. You're too young.

19. Why don't you ever develop pictures to show me? Everything is on the phone now.

20. Eat more. Are you sick? Are you on a diet?

21. I love you.

Reading this list back gives me a laugh (like with those lollipop drugs, she's ahead of the game in the streets, isn't she?) Gotta love grandparents!

Greek dancing at a wedding with my grandparents like a champ.