video game geekery at it's finest

I found a little gem at my mom's house a month or so ago....I knew it was there but never really thought much about it until AFG, my sister and I were playing Rockband on the Wii and there it was...an original Super Nintendo... just staring me in the face, begging me to take it home.

I took Super Mario World (Yoshi), Super Mario All-Stars (contains EVERY SINGLE Mario Bros. game from the original Nintendo system), Donkey Kong Country, and the Lion King games all home with me.

Let me tell you...it has been a constant source of entertainment for AFG and I for the past month.  Not to brag but I am pretty damn good at Mario Bros.  I also remember all the secrets and where all the warp whistles are hidden.  I kid you not, my memory rules and I kick some serious booty.

I didn't have a Nintendo growing up and was OBSESSED with it every time I'd go to friends houses.  My grandparents finally caved and bought one for my sister and I and "themselves too" so we could play Mario Bros. and Donley Kong and they could play Vegas games.

My room...yes I am 29 years old and no I don't live in my parents basement. 

Get yourself a glass of wine/a beer and some home made pizza and you've got yourself a nice little Saturday night!  Only if you have company...please do not sit home alone on a Saturday drinking and playing video games solo...that's just sad.


Perhaps it was my childhood obsession with video games but my BFF and I were absolutely nuts over a 1986 film starring Fred Savage called "The Wizard" which was all about video games.

The Wizard

At the end of this movie, Super Mario Bros. 3 is introduced.  SO freaking amazing.  AFG and I watched it the other night and it has changed his life.  Go watch it.

It just so happens that this movie is connected with so many different things going on right now.

A) AFG and I just became re-obsessed with Super Mario Bros.
B) There is a part in the movie where they stop at the Dinosaurs (a tourist attraction off the fwy near Palm Springs) and I just made AFG stop at them so we could see them on our way back from a mini desert vaycay

C) I just got back from aforementioned BFF's bachelorette party where we discussed our first crush (at about 7 yrs old) on bad boy Lucas Barton from the movie.

BFF also told me that there's a movie theatre in Austin (she hails from the great state of TX) that plays old movies with celebrity guests and that they recently played "The Wizard" with Fred Savage as the guest!  Yet another reason I want to move back to TX...add it to the list.


Linzo says: a raccoon tail is always better than fire balls and a tanuki suit is always better than a raccoon tail.  Don't know what a tanuki suit is?  I'm ashamed...go google it.

Disney love

As I am perusing the Disney store in a random search for a Peter Pan book (for work) I happened to come across this phenomenal new Disney collection...it's Disney princesses wearing couture and looking real sassy...like little designer Barbie dolls.  I am obsessed.

I bought these little gems

I am extremely fond of Cinderella as she seems to be channeling "Solo in the Spotlight Barbie" and Ariel too with her flowing locks and mermaid like dress.  I would love to say "I'll take one of each" but what the hell am I going to do with a bunch of dolls?  I may love Disney but I'm not one of those Disney freaks that collects everything or wears Disney shirts/carries Disney purses.  Ewwwww...tacky.

Now, Peaches and Cream Barbie?  I'll make room for her.

And now on another Disney note...AFG bought us Disneyland annual passes (YAYYYYY!) and we went for the first time about 2 weeks ago on a Sunday.  Started off at California Adventure and got a fast-pass for "Soarin' over California" and then a Karl Strauss beer from the beer truck! 

As we were meandering through the park and I was bitching about all the construction there was, we happened to come across "Ariel's Under Sea Adventure"...and there was NO LINE!  I knew about this new ride but assumed I wouldn't be going on it for a few years as I refuse to wait more than a half hour or so for a ride and when Finding Nemo replaced the 1970's Submarine ride, the line was sometimes as long as a 2 hour wait!

We obvi got in line and waited maybe 10 minutes and were on the ride.  I was a giddy, overstimulated 5 year old as soon as I sat in that orangey yellow seashell!  It was phenomenal!  It's just like any other Fantasyland ride but it's brand new and it's Ariel!!!!!!!!!!

Linzo says: GO ON ARIEL but pleaseeee SKIP Finding Nemo- it's a waste of a wait...even if the line is only 15 mins.

Made my morning...

Wanna hear something fantastic?  AFG called me this morning and MADE MY MORNING  with this news.

First off...I have a thing for 50cent...he's amazing.

 Secondly....I have a thing for the Dirty Jerz aka Jersey Shore....

NOW GET THIS!!!  Pauly D and 50 Cent are collaborating on an album together...my day = made.

http://www.defsounds.com/hip-hop-news/dj-pauly-d-working-with-50-cent-on-new-album/

Linzo says: Now if only they were going to be in Vegas together this weekend...

A few more of my favorite things...

Right now....yes RIGHT NOW...I am on the Dr. Dukan diet, which is what Kate Middleton, her mother, and Pippa were all on before the Big Day.

I'm not getting married, but a MOH (Maid of Honor) and the MOH still's gotta look good...just ask Pippa. Ummmm didn't she almost steal the show?

On that note...here's a fat free, super low cal dessert that is pretty healthy for you...

Pretty healthy for you minus the Splenda that is.  Nonfat Greek yogurt sprinkled (heavily) with cinnamon (NOT cinnamon sugar) and half a packet of Splenda.  It's delish and I am currently obsessed.  Did you know that cinnamon is also good for your heart?  Just a little FYI.

Since we are on a Dukan track (http://www.dukandiet.com/) here's something else FABULOUS that is perfect for it...or perfect for life in general as it's delicious.

La Croix Sparkling water with COCONUT flavor!  I love me some coconut and I love la croix (grapefruit in particular) so this combo is FAB!  My mind is racing with all the alcoholic beverages I can make with this...one of my all time faves is a vodka soda with a lime using La Croix Grapefruit. 

And for something completley at the other end of the spectrum and the Dukan Diet....

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy!  OMG this tastes like lemonade...and beer!  It is delicious and I suggest you go to the nearest Bev Mo (http://www.bevmo.com/) and stock up...or if you live in the Mid-west then you have most likely seen this before and it's not really that cool.  I can only wish that right now I was sipping it while sitting on a dock at the lake in the North Woods of Wisconsin or somewhere else gloriously mid-western....sighhhhhhhhhh.


Lastly, I know I rep Planet Beauty boutiques (http://www.planetbeauty.com/) pretty hard but check out this polish from Ulta.

                   

                   yes I really did just put my feet on the internet...

 I am obsessed with this polish...it looks like foil.  I was soooo excited to find something that wasn't glittery but more metallic, my roomie even said it looks like those Sally Hansen sheets you stick on your nails.  After oogling a woman's feet at the pool (does that sound weird? yes, it does.) I was determind to find something like her gold foil polish and I did!  So fab!


Linzo says: DAMN YOU DR. DUKAN!  But at least my nails looks good...

Crisp White

Gasp!!!!!!!!  Is there a boxed wine that is surpassing our beloved Zin?!

Enter...Crisp White!  A light, airy, sweet white that is even CHEAPER than Zin, only $7.99 for 5 liters!

It is also male approved.  It's not pink, tastes like fruit juice and gets ya drunk!!!!!!!!

good for the environment too...thank you Franzia!

Just what the Dr. ordered...

Linzo says: I'll take 3 boxes please...Better safe than sorry!  I do have room mates.

What every girl needs...

Pink mace!  What could be better than whipping out your pink pepper spray if you were to ever get attacked?!  How bad ass is that?  The other night my room mate told me that it's weird how much pepper spray she has so she gave me some of her bulk stash. 

If you wanna get real dialed in...get yourself a rape whistle as well!

Linzo says: you could be highly rape-able and not even know it! 

CARDINAL RULES

There is the saying that you can never be too rich or too thin...which I wholeheartedly agree with (unless you are Leann Rimes or Rachel Zoe) but these are

MY CARDINAL RULES:

1) Your hair can never be too big
2) Your boobs can never be too high
3) You can never have too much bronzer
4) Your diamonds can never be too big


Now I do realize I do sound like one of my favorite faux-celebs...but look at what a little nugget she is here!

Snooks!  You KNOW she follows this shit!

 So you want to live by the Cardinal Rules?  Here's what you need...


Maybe it is my Texas upbringing during the 80s and 90s that makes me a sucker for that heightened highlighted hair.  I don't know but voluminous hair with lots of height really gets me going!

You want height? GET THIS....no teasing required!

I wish I could send you to http://www.planetbeauty.com/ but it doesn't look like they sell it online.

This one works too:

This is a Planet Beauty find too.



Bronzer....I have a few faves....all Planet Beauty yet again...

Faux-Tan (Bare-Escentuals)...a fab self tanner. Available through Amazon right here.  Or you local PB/Sephora.

Too-Faced Chocolate Soleil powder...available at Planet Beauty.

This is available here - through amazon.  And also at PB.

When it comes to diamonds, real is ALWAYS better obvi...but if you can't foot the bill for the real deal...I suggest H&M for their fake studs over Forever 21.  These are $3.95 at H&M just go buy them.

Linzo says: live by the rules, die by the rules.