My review Fridays are off to a terrible a start!
I would have updated yesterday, but I was in bed all day, sick. Honestly, I was awake for four hours yesterday and went right back to bed until this morning. You know I'm sick when I'm given the chance to watch Alan Rickman in anything (in this case, Die Hard) and I decide sleep is the better, more practical option.
So I apologize self, we promised we'd do better at this.
Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me (And Other Concerns) is a humorous look at life, through the eyes of an actress/comedy writer. If you don't recognize her name, she's a writer for the US version of The Office, and is the face of Kelly Kapoor on the same show.
It took me a little longer than usual to finish her book, not because I didn't like it, but because there's so much going on in my life-- but when I was able to dedicate time to it, I honestly didn't want to put it down. It's like having a conversation with a very close girl friend. Mindy is candid and uncompromising in her appraisal of herself, the world of show business, men, and the just as equally uncompromising world of fashion. She's unafraid to make herself the punch line of a joke to get the true message across, and she is honestly a breath of fresh-air.
Most of the time, I found this to be a very light-hearted read. But at the end of one her more solemn, self-realizing passages, I found myself tearing up (she's right: there's nothing like that first best friend you make growing up). I 100% agreed with her rules for Being Best Friends and the difference between a Man and a Boy-- though sometimes boys like to dress up as men and confuse the hell out of us.
My only real problem with the book is the amount of body-shaming (though, let's be honest, unless we're aware we're doing it, there's no stopping most people from saying the exact same things) and slut-shaming.
Overall, I really enjoyed Mindy's voice and can't wait until she deems enough time has passed to write another memoir.
Until then, if you like to read, laugh, occasionally cry, and feel as if you're talking to an old friend over coffee, I'd suggest you run out and pick up a copy.
Or you can follow Mindy on Twitter: @mindykaling
I'm going to give this book an
8.5/10
I would have updated yesterday, but I was in bed all day, sick. Honestly, I was awake for four hours yesterday and went right back to bed until this morning. You know I'm sick when I'm given the chance to watch Alan Rickman in anything (in this case, Die Hard) and I decide sleep is the better, more practical option.
So I apologize self, we promised we'd do better at this.
Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me (And Other Concerns) is a humorous look at life, through the eyes of an actress/comedy writer. If you don't recognize her name, she's a writer for the US version of The Office, and is the face of Kelly Kapoor on the same show.
It took me a little longer than usual to finish her book, not because I didn't like it, but because there's so much going on in my life-- but when I was able to dedicate time to it, I honestly didn't want to put it down. It's like having a conversation with a very close girl friend. Mindy is candid and uncompromising in her appraisal of herself, the world of show business, men, and the just as equally uncompromising world of fashion. She's unafraid to make herself the punch line of a joke to get the true message across, and she is honestly a breath of fresh-air.
Most of the time, I found this to be a very light-hearted read. But at the end of one her more solemn, self-realizing passages, I found myself tearing up (she's right: there's nothing like that first best friend you make growing up). I 100% agreed with her rules for Being Best Friends and the difference between a Man and a Boy-- though sometimes boys like to dress up as men and confuse the hell out of us.
My only real problem with the book is the amount of body-shaming (though, let's be honest, unless we're aware we're doing it, there's no stopping most people from saying the exact same things) and slut-shaming.
Overall, I really enjoyed Mindy's voice and can't wait until she deems enough time has passed to write another memoir.
Until then, if you like to read, laugh, occasionally cry, and feel as if you're talking to an old friend over coffee, I'd suggest you run out and pick up a copy.
Or you can follow Mindy on Twitter: @mindykaling
I'm going to give this book an
8.5/10
----
Things have been crazy!
I'd really love to go into more detail than that, but for the time being, it's not wise.
Like I said, I was sick yesterday with the same stomach bug Finn had at the beginning of the year. Suffice it to say, I was not a happy camper by any means. I'm feeling much better, even if I'm a little wary of food at the moment (and totally ravenous-- I ate once in over 32 hours).
Finally decided what I'm going to do for my 22nd. Nothing too special, but some of us are going to a local dueling piano bar on the 12th-- I've never not had a good time there, so I'm pretty certain everyone will have a blast.
Not too sure what I'm going to wear...
I'm going to build the outfit around a pair of ankle booties I got for Christmas. They're black suede, lace-ups with a 3-inch heel and a 1 1/2 inch platform. I really absolutely love them and the extra oomph they give my step!
Outfit wise, I'm thinking some sort of bodycon skirt-- maybe horizontal stripes (I know stripes are meant to be unflattering if you have any bit of body, but I've come to find that they look amazing on girls with hips!) in black and white, with some sort of oversized shirt. Or dark skinny denims, same sort of shirt, or a loose-fit button up. Either way, I know I'm going to throw my blazer over it. I don't want to be too done up (like last year), but I also want to feel beautiful. Trying to find a nice middle-ground for that isn't easy sometimes.
But yes, definitely wearing those shoes.
Finn goes back to school soon and my heart is not too happy about it. The worst parts of my year are when I have to say goodbye to him (or my older siblings and nephews for that matter). It's just hard loving someone so much and not knowing for certain the next time you'll see them. It doesn't really help that I had a terrible dream the other night about the end of the world where Finn doesn't make it.
I sort of just want to hog-tie him and throw him in the closet.
Things have been crazy!
I'd really love to go into more detail than that, but for the time being, it's not wise.
Like I said, I was sick yesterday with the same stomach bug Finn had at the beginning of the year. Suffice it to say, I was not a happy camper by any means. I'm feeling much better, even if I'm a little wary of food at the moment (and totally ravenous-- I ate once in over 32 hours).
Finally decided what I'm going to do for my 22nd. Nothing too special, but some of us are going to a local dueling piano bar on the 12th-- I've never not had a good time there, so I'm pretty certain everyone will have a blast.
Not too sure what I'm going to wear...
I'm going to build the outfit around a pair of ankle booties I got for Christmas. They're black suede, lace-ups with a 3-inch heel and a 1 1/2 inch platform. I really absolutely love them and the extra oomph they give my step!
Outfit wise, I'm thinking some sort of bodycon skirt-- maybe horizontal stripes (I know stripes are meant to be unflattering if you have any bit of body, but I've come to find that they look amazing on girls with hips!) in black and white, with some sort of oversized shirt. Or dark skinny denims, same sort of shirt, or a loose-fit button up. Either way, I know I'm going to throw my blazer over it. I don't want to be too done up (like last year), but I also want to feel beautiful. Trying to find a nice middle-ground for that isn't easy sometimes.
But yes, definitely wearing those shoes.
Finn goes back to school soon and my heart is not too happy about it. The worst parts of my year are when I have to say goodbye to him (or my older siblings and nephews for that matter). It's just hard loving someone so much and not knowing for certain the next time you'll see them. It doesn't really help that I had a terrible dream the other night about the end of the world where Finn doesn't make it.
I sort of just want to hog-tie him and throw him in the closet.
I'm going to leave you lovelies with something I'm super excited about: The Series 6 Trailer of Skins!
Not too long now before it starts airing, thank goodness. I feel as though I've been waiting forever for this bad boy and the trailer is the worst (and best) sort of tease.
The song featured in the trailer is "Rivers"- Kankouran
And I'm absolutely in love with it. Next to 'Safe and Sound' from the Hunger Games soundtrack, it's one of my most listened to, recently downloaded songs.
I'm obsessed.
Hope you're all doing well.
Cheers.
