Oh, The Places You'll Go

Next on my list: San Luis Obispo, CA! Why? I'm told they have quality wine tastings in the area but more importantly, I desperately want to spend the night at the Madonna Inn! This goofy hotel features themed guest rooms, including ones called Jungle Rock, Old Mexico and Fabulous Fifties (my fave). The Inn also boasts a pretty classy (and I use that term loosely) steak house. Did you say steak? One last selling point, the Madonna Inn was recently featured on an episode of The Girls Next Door, so you know this joint is only for VIP's!

I Love Geronimo Jackson

But more importantly, I love Lost. I love Wednesdays, when I can curl up with my new Slanket (hells yeah, I got one) and my Lost buddy and time travel with my now island-bound friends. Almost as good as watching a new ep is dishing about it the next day. I have just now joined the online fun with Entertainment Weekly's column, an episode recap with nerdy insight into the mind bending plot and help with connecting the dots to past seasons. Questions based on last night's travels: Is Penny dead? Where is Aaron? Seriously. Why does Kate have to be that girl and use sex as a weapon? Why wasn't I handcuffed to Sayid?

Job Opening

At the New York Post since a cartoonist decided to draw and his editor chose to print this piece of racist garbage.

America's Next Top Model

You simply cannot deny the fabulosity of Mary-Kate (and of course, Ashley) Olsen.

I'm Right On Top of That Rose!

In the job world, I would be best suited as the talent booker on Saturday Night Live and I wouldn't be as stuck up as the Nina Katz character on Sex & The City who gave Carrie 'the look.' Since I have impeccable host taste, first on my list is John Mayer. Mayer's comedy talents seem to be overshadowed by his pesky day job (and boring tabloid 'ship with Jen Aniston). Too much singing for you? Check out John Mayer Has a TV Show: insanely short lived, but hilarious. If John couldn't make it, maybe Paula Dean could host?

She Works (Out) Hard for the Money

I hate when celebs say they don't work out. It's complete BS: no one can stay skinny 24/7 with a steady regimen of chasing their toddler, lots of yoga, walking their dog or some other lame excuse that the tabloids feed me. But, for once, the truth is being spoken! Rom com queen, and apple of Hugh Grant's eye, Sandra Bullock is telling it like it is in the new issue of In Style (she's one of the 12 women they rotate around for each month's issue):

"People ask, 'How do actresses do it?' Um, they pay us to do this in order to look good on film. I do Pilates, kickboxing, weight training. When I'm in Austin, I run or ride a bike. If I can work out every day, I will. But there are times when I won't do anything for two weeks, and I'm like, 'You know what? I talk enough to burn calories.'"

Besides, we all know what happens when you don't work out. Right, Jessica? (burn!)

Swaggering for Two

I think most would agree that M.I.A.'s fashion choice last night wasn't the most flattering, but her overall fabulosity can take a hit like that. Sure, the Grammy folks completely chopped Paper Planes to a mere 23 second taste, but M.I.A. held her own among rap's leading men. I most enjoyed each performers visible swagger, including M.I.A.'s pregnancy walk, and even found myself enjoying Lil Wayne, but just for a moment...

Question of the Day

Why do people Twitter? It's a glorified away message. And besides, no one cares what you're doing.

My Day Is Made

I received an Edible Arrangement.

And Since We're Talking Britney...

This is my fave paparazzi clip of her during the meltdown year. Fast forward to 4:00 and you will see Britney searching for her sis, Jamie Lynn, in a sea of photogs. The Soup said it best: Brit's wandering around like a blind person. For some reason, her semi-Southern accent and mild disorientation crack me up every time!

And That My Friend Is What They Call Closure

During Britney's meltdown year, she wore some questionable outfits, but the one featured to the left garnered a lot of attention, marking yet another major lack of (fashion) judgement. At the time, I knew I had seen her in the same "dress" before but couldn't find the evidence. At last, Google images has come to the rescue. Girlfriend had iffy taste before taking the crazy pills, in y'all were wondering. *Also, why does Britney insist on wearing extensions? Why not rock a great wig, like the great brunette one featured in part of her MTV docu or just rock a short, sassy do?

Come to Marlboro Country

For some reason, I always considered Gwyneth Paltrow to be mildly intelligent. Maybe it was the pretentious attitude I picked up on, but clearly I was mislead. In an interview with Elle magazine (U.K.), Paltrow talks excitedly of one day returning to her smoking habit,

"The last cigarette I smoked was the day I found out I as pregnant with Apple," she says. "I'm so pissed off it gives you cancer. But then, once you have children, if you've witnessed a death like I did with my father, you just can't. But I've decided that when I'm about 70 I'm going to start smoking again. Why not? I can't wait!"

Slanketteering

I really want a Slanket. Badly. I want a Slanket to keep me warm while keeping my arms free to move! Unfortunately, some people (or person) I know find them horrendous and think the Slanket would become some sort of jacket to be worn outdoors. Well, good news! Courtesy of Lauren, there are some more stylish Slanket alternatives*. Some are ponchoesque, but would still be doable for indoor use.

*Please note, the video embedded on this page is for the Snuggie, an imitation Slanket. It looks cheap and felt-like, but you get the picture.

Those Are Fighting Words!

As previously mentioned, I recently saw the biopic Notorious and enjoyed Naturi Naughton's portrayal of Lil Kim. Well, it turns out Lil Kim doesn't feel the same way. When Kim expressed her feelings against Naughton's casting, B.I.G.'s mother spoke out reprimanding Kim, "Tell Lil Kim to go find herself, go drink a cup of green tea and get a life! Green tea? Really?!

I Didn't Watch the Superbowl

But in my defense, no one told me about the Steelers' hot head coach.