Website OTW

The Website of the Week is:

image via body sparkle

BodySparkle

I always have a hard time finding lip rings that aren't plain, boring, and expensive. With the power of google, I found a really neat site that sells all kinds of body jewelry. They have so many different colors and designs! The best part, the prices are really fantastic, including their sales prices.

What's neat is that if you don't have any piercings, they have fake/non-piercing jewelry. They also have holiday/seasonal/theme jewelry, toe rings, and tools/replacement parts.

So next time you need a lip, eyebrow, monroe, belly button, or nose ring (and much more) that isn't the same thing you see in every store, this is the website to shop at.

DIY OTW

DIY of the Week:

images via zazzle

Zazzle!

Maybe this is cheating... okay well it kind of is. But you know what? I've been busy (for once in my recent life) and now I have to sit on a chair that is too tall for the desk I'm using and it's so hard it's hurting my back. So I think you'll live with my cheating for now :)

Zazzle is a website where you can design anything you want. Stickers, shirts, skateboards, cups, calenders, and so much more! So it's pretty much a DIY-- with a little help. All you have to do is decide on the product you want and what you want it to say on that product. Or don't say anything at all, just put a picture on whatever you want. For Christmas I ordered a bag with a picture of my brothers dog on it (she loves the dog like she birthed him or something, sheesh).

The prices are decent and it's really fun to make different things, plus it's super easy to use (my brother uses it all the time...haha). It's really great when you can't think of a gift for someone and you want it to be personable. No more gift cards! Make someone something.

xoxo

Personal Blog OTW

Personal Blog of the Week:

Click a pic for instant motivation

I'm not sure about you, but I know that I am a big time procrastinator. I put things off, like applying for jobs, working out, or paying bills. What do I think could possibly fix my procrastination problem? Motivation. The biggest problem I have is being motivated to work out. I think if I became healthier then job searching, being on top of my finances, and other things would just happen a lot easier. Not being healthy equals laziness, procrastination, and lack of motivation. Eck.

Click a pic for instant motivation

I wish I was one of those people who was motivated by simple things, like boys (or girls). For example, when my mom is single and dating, she loses weight and eats healthy like it's nothing. And there's other motivation out there besides finding a loved one, like doing more outdoor activities, going to school, meeting new people, or to buy a new wardrob. Hell, being healthy and fit should be motivation enough, right? So why isn't it for me? 

It's so much easier to imagine it. Imagine going out with friends and not being the fat one. Or being noticed by a guy even while wearing sweats and no make-up. I can plan my whole work-out routines and healthier eating habits and tell myself that this is it. I am going to do it. For real this time! But it doesn't happen. Or I tell myself just one more day. I'll start tomorrow. I'll start next week. I'll start next month. Why not start today? 

Click a picture for instant motivation

What the eff is wrong with me?! To have the life I want, I need to take action. I need to have goals and find my motivation and keep it in my head, keep it in front of me. Bleh. It's just so hard. Everything is. I want so bad to be one of those people who work hard and don't just imagine it but actually goes out and does it.

So tell me, what motivates you? How do you succeed in your goals? (Help a sista out!)

Lyrics by Elle OTW

 Lyrics by Elle of the Week:

image via www.tinypic.com

Waiting

Echo in the emptiness
Can you hear my silent scream?
The one asking you to be with me?
You cursed me with your evil lips
With each and every single kiss.
The kisses that broke the unbreakable-
You always seem to do the things I think impossible.

And your tongue found the part of me that said I wouldn't let you know.
But now you know that I want you so,
And how hard it'll be to ever let you go.

So you wrap me tightly around you finger,
Knowing I'll hold on tight.
Wanting you so bad--
I could almost die.
You keep me waiting,
Make me linger just so,
And when I think I'm over you,
I've got no where else to go

I convinced myself to not try to convince you,
If you want to be with me,
Then that's exactly what you'll do.
So I stand here waiting,
As always, anticipating.
And if you think you'll hurt me,
you probably will,
So get it over with,
Go for the kill.

Don't say you're too busy,
To let my heart down.
You're avoiding the inevitable,
Slowly letting me drown.

I'm hoping to hear the opposite of what I'm preparing for,
I just want to be with you,
And truly, nothing more.

So you wrap me tightly around you finger,
Knowing I'll hold on tight.
Wanting you so bad--
I could almost die.
You keep me waiting,
Make me linger just so,
And when I think I'm over you,
I've got no where else to go

I hold on so tight,
As if you are already mine.
But the truth remains
I still don't know,
Do you want me or should I go?
I can't wait forever,
And I promise I wont, I refuse.
Don't keep me waiting,

Just let me get over you. 

You keep me waiting,Make me linger just so,And when I think I'm over you,I've got no where else to go

Video OTW: Yes, This is REAL, and it is AWESOME

The Video of the Week is:

video via www.youtube.com

Epic and Honest

Mobile Home

Commercial

This is one hundred percent real folks! It's so freakin' funny, totally random, and really seems like it's fake. But I promise you, it is not fake at all!

Here's the deal-- anyone can nominate a local business, including small business owners themselves. If that business is chosen, then two guys named Rhett & Link will go to wherever that business is located, and make a (funny) commercial for them. This program is supported by MicroBilt Corporation, and they want to help smaller businesses build profit. Isn't that super nice?! Check out the website http://ilovelocalcommercials.com for more commercials and to learn about Rhett & Link and how they're helping out many local businesses.

xoxo

e.m.

Song OTW

The Song of the Week:

image via www.amazon.com

Haven't Met You Yet

I'm sure you've heard this on the radio recently. It's a really beautiful song. It's great for those who feel like they'll never find the one. Check out the lyrics if you don't know what I mean. Download this song, or, like me Download the whole album Crazy Love, it's classical and jazzy, but yet is current as well. I love how Michael B. can pull that off. The title song, Crazy Love is amazing, fun, and catchy, be sure to give that a listen as well.

Haven't Met You Yet:

I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

I tried so very hard not to lose it.
I came up with a million excuses.
I thought I thought of every possibility.

And I know someday that it'll all turn out.
You'll make me work so we can work to work it out.
And I promise you, kid, that I'll give so much more than I get.
I just haven't met you yet.

I might have to wait.
I'll never give up.
I guess it's half timing,
And the other half's luck.
Wherever you are.
Whenever it's right.
You'll come out of nowhere and into my life.

And I know that we can be so amazing.
And baby your love is gonna change me.
And now I can see every possibility.

But somehow I know that it'll all turn out.
And you'll make me work so we can work to work it out.
And I promise you, kid, I'll give so much more than I get.
I just haven't met you yet.

They say all's fair

In love and war.
But I won't need to fight it.
We'll get it right and,
We'll be united.

And I know that we can be so amazing.
And being in your life is gonna change me.
And now I can see every single possibility, mmmm.

And someday I know it'll all turn out.
And I'll work to work it out.
Promise you, kid, I'll give more than I get,
Than I get, than I get, than I get.

You know it'll all turn out.
And you'll make me work so we can work to work it out.
And I promise you, kid, that I'll give so much more than I get.
I just haven't met you yet.

I just haven't met you yet.
Ohh, promise you, kid, to give so much than I get.

(I said love, love, love, love...)
I just haven't met you yet
I just haven't met you yet.

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Extra bonus: Crappy Song OTW: Eenie Meenie by Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber. Not J. Bieber's biggest fan, but I give him credit for being so young, having great talent, and being down to earth and hecka funny in interviews. I just wish he, and S. Kingston never made this song. It's rediculous. I'll add this song to the "change the station when this song comes on" list. ;)

xoxo

e.m.

Website OTW

The Website of the Week is:




www.IMDB.com

If you're just now hearing of this website, I'm very sorry you've been missing out for so long. This so happens to be one of my top favorite sites ever! IMDB stands for Internet Movie Database. (Duh, it's right under the logo!) I am such a movie/television/celebrity freak that this website makes me drool. (Not literally of course).

Ever been watching a movie and wonder "where the heck have I seen that person before?" or "what is that actors name?!". Just go to this site and type the movie title in the search bar. Either it'll go directly to it's page or it'll give you different ones to choose from, because not all movie titles are so original (shock!). Once you're at a movie page, or television page, there's so much information provided. Synopsis, trailers, tagline, awards, genre, writer, director, the cast lists, pictures, and more! You can also search or click on an actor and see pretty much everything they've done in their career, from the movies they were in, guest spots they had, soundtracks they were on, and so much more.

It's also really great to use if you want to know what movies you haven't seen that favorite actors are in, or what their upcoming projects are. And while you're there, don't worry about checking Fandango or searching for the Top Box Office movies, upcoming movies, movies opening that week, newly released DVDS, TV listings, and so much more, because it's all on the homepage.

Once you have discovered this site, you will understand how useful and addicting it can be! Better bookmark it now, it'll come in handy.

xoxo
e.m.

DIY OTW

This week was the very first week I have been posting OTW's and I saved the best for last, because Sundays will be DIY of the week!

I absolutely love reading DIY books and websites. I don't always make the projects, but they totally look fun. I figure I'll do a nice mix of DIY's-- some will be projects I find online and some will be DIY projects of my own. :)

DIY of the Week:

Chalk Board Gift Tags!

Since this is the first week I'm doing a DIY post, I thought I'd do something pretty easy. I found this idea at www.robomargo.com which has tons and tons of "Do It Yourself" projects. It's a really cool and creative idea, especially for those on a budget. Imagine your family and friends reaction if you were to attach this to their present? And what's extra neat is that it can be used for other things like labels or notes.

Needed:

• Formica Samples (Lowe's, Home Depot)

• Chalk Board Spray (Lowe's, Home Depot)
  

The instructions are so easy and fast, all you have to do is spray the Formica Sample with the Chalk Board paint. Let it dry. And coat a few times. When people ask you how you did it, tell them it's quite difficult, and really hard to teach. That way it looks like you worked very hard and you will always be the only one with chalk board gift tags! ;)

xoxo
e.m.

images via www.homedepot.com and www.robomargo.com

Personal Blog OTW

This is my first ever Personal Blog OTW, and I really want you, the reader, to understand me as a person. The way I feel about things in my own life and my thoughts on everything else as well. I may talk a lot about celebrities and what not, but that's not all that goes on in my mind. I'm not that superficial or vain, even if some may argue otherwise. ;)

Personal Blog of the Week:

image via www.tinypic.com

She's such a Bitch,

Isn't she? "She" -- as in every female with strong opinions. A woman who speaks her mind, a woman who doesn't like to be treated like complete shiz. She is just such a bitch! That word gets thrown around so much and apparently almost every female happens to be one. Maybe people call women that because they can't think of any other ways of describing that person (idea: expand your vocabulary). And I'll admit, we really can be bitchy at times, but most of us that are called a "bitch" have a reason to be one.

Most people don't just act like that for fun. Those who do act that way purposefully? Those are the real bitches. The ones that are malicious and hurtful just because they can be. What's sad, is that woman that are actually like that get away with it. And that's totally fair that they get away with it, right? While other (nice) girls who have momentary attitudes, are a total beotch.

I for one can get really pissed off sometimes. And yea, I may yell and have an attitude of an Ice Queen on occasion, but that is not my personality. That's not who I am as a person, that's just how I act sometimes when things aren't right. Shouldn't we all be allowed to have those moments, without being hurtfully called a bitch?

And so what if I have really strong opinions, who doesn't? Some people chose to state their opinions, some don't, and some force them on you. (Hmmm... seems like the forceful person would be the bitch?)

Some words are used to describe people too often that aren't exactly the right words to use. And no matter what women say, being called a bitch is not okay. If someone is truly a malicious, always unpleasant, and selfish person, then,(according to the dictionary), you can call them a bitch. Because that's what they are. Don't be quick to throw that word out on someone who's having a bad day, or is frustrated momentarily, or if it's someone you love. It's disrespectful and just plain rude.

xoxo
e.m.

Lyrics by Elle OTW

I told you this blog was going to be a little bit of everything, didn't I? Mostly, it's about things I follow in the entertainment industry. Music, Television, Celebrities, Movies, and so on. But it's also about me. Those who read blogs about entertainment want to feel a connection to the writer as well (at least that's how I feel). And obviously I love to write, and I want to share that with you. That's why two out of the seven OTW's are going to be more personal. For example, Friday's will be Lyrics by Elle of the Week.

I've been writing poetry and lyrics for as far back as I can remember. I still keep all my notebooks from high school, because they have more of my lyrics/poems than notes for classes. (Yea, I didn't do so well in school...) I love to share my best lyrics with the world, but I can't sing and I can't play an instrument (Well, I did play the clarinet way back in the day). So the only way I can really share my writing with everyone is by posting it online. (and reading it to whoever who will listen!)

Every Friday I will post either some of my best lyrics or maybe some brand new lyrics. For the first one, I will post my first ever shared lyrics. This was a song I wrote in high school and the first song I even remember reading and sharing with people. It also happens to be one of my first posts on my myspace blogs. It's a little different than the original, as I grow as a writer, I learn how to make previous songs even better than they were. Check it out.

Lyrics by Elle of the Week:





-Romantic-

You sang as you strummed your guitar
You seemed so near but yet so far
I watched your lips as words flowed out
I tried to read your mind-to see what you were thinking about
You laid down your guitar
And then held me in your arms

Now this may seem romantic as I sing these words,
But keep listening to my story- Things don't get better,
They only get worse

It wasn't just me and you,
There was someone else too.
He strummed his guitar,
He was in his own little world,
But remembering something I said,
You said I must keep my word.
This may seem romantic as i sing these words
But keep listening to my story
Things don't get better,
They only get worse

I did what I did,
because I wanted to,
Who would've known I would fall so hard for you?
It's my own mistake-for falling for your games,
But what can I say?
I wanted to play.

Is this seeming less romantic as I sing these words?
That's because it is, as things don't get better,
They only get worse

Call me naive,
I didn't think that's all you'd want me for,
But after that night,
you don't talk to me anymore,
Tell me what that's all about?
I fell hard for you, there's no doubt.

Not the romantic story you thought I would sing
Cos in the end guys only want one thing

Yeah this isn't romantic,
No, not at all,
I'm singing this song,
As I increasingly fall.
This isn't romantic,
Not your typical love song...
I'm singing of all that's messed up,
And all that goes wrong.
It's about all the mistakes-
That just happened to be made,
And about those boys who strum their guitars-
As you fall for their games

This may seem less romantic,
And more pathetic as I sing these words,
That's because it is when things don't get better,
They only get worse.

xoxo
e.m.

Character OTW

It may seem like a bad sign that I did not post my OTW yesterday. But, we're all positive people here, right? I'm new to this whole blogging thing, and I'm honestly trying to figure out how to plan everything in a timely matter. It also doesn't help that I am such a procrastinator. Tsk Tsk, I know.

Now that you're done thinking mean things about me, let's get on with yesterdays OTW. As I was brainstorming ideas for seven OTW's, I got kind of stuck after a few ideas. Then, Wa-BAM, it came to me... something I thought could be really interesting. Character of the week. Not a real person--- a character. Could be a movie, t.v. show, literary, or cartoon character, and so on. Pretty clever, don't ya think?

The Character of the Week is:

image via www.celeblove.com

Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan from Fox's Bones

There are so many different characters on television these days, a lot of which are difficult for watchers to connect with. So when a character stands out as strongly as Temperance Brennan, it's hard not to take notice. In fact, the show has such a solid foundation with it's characters, it's impossible not to feel connected to the whole cast. The show follows Dr. Brennan and Special Agent Booth, who solve murders using forensic anthropology, and have mad crazy chemistry. (They are so meant to be together!)

It's evident that the writers put a lot of thought into Temperance, from her back story (quite sad, actually) to the way she is as a person. Successful, smart, and wealthy, it would seem she has it all. However, the important quality she lacks is compassion in common sense situations. Also, she doesn't censor herself, even around victims families, and her opinions can be difficult to understand. But Bones isn't like that just for the sake of the show itself. There are reasons to why she puts walls up and states facts rather than expressing feelings. She spent most of her teenage years going in and out of foster homes, after being abandoned by her parents and older brother, and got picked on a lot as a kid.

I think, at the core, her whole story is just really sad. I find her to be very interesting and I can really connect with her. Plus, she is really funny. Not purposely funny of course, most of the time she doesn't even understand jokes, let alone make the jokes herself. And when she does make a joke that she finds to be hilarious, no one really gets it.

It also helps that Emily Dechanel is crazy good at portraying Bones. She's a fantastic actress and has great chemistry with David Boreanaz (isn't he smokin' hot?!). I'm huge fan of Bones and I think you should be too! :) It's already on its 5th season (yay!) and recently celebrated their 100th episode!! Check it out, Thursday nights on Fox.

xoxo
e.m.

Video OTW

This week is super special because it's the first week I'm doing my OTW's!!! Monday was Website OTW and Tuesday was Song OTW, so if you missed out on those, check 'em out!

I've decided that Wednesdays are going to be Video of the week, and to kick off the first ever video, I found an amazing video of someone who is so freakin' talented. Yes, I am totally jealous of this girl. This girl who is five years YOUNGER than me. So. Not. Fair! But, all is well, because even though I am not her *sigh* I can still enjoy the talent she shares with the world :)

The Video OTW is:

Demi Lovato's cover of Christina Aguilera's Mercy on Me

How adorable is it when she says she's going to mess up in the beginning of the video? Pssh, with a voice like that, I'd be shocked to all hell if she messed up.

I'm not going to lie, I was surprised that she has the vocal range of Christina and pulled off that song. I think what happens is that I put Christina on this extremely high pedestal assuming no one can truly sing like her. But, holy crow, here comes Demi Lovato with a vocal range that can match Christina freakin' Aguilera's! Insanity I say!

If you don't believe the words I'm writing, then watch this video. Then afterward, listen to the original by Aguilera herself. Now, this isn't the best quality video, probably because there was no mic, so it's a little hard to hear the quieter parts of the vocal, but those high notes--- damnnnn girl. I also saw a video someone put together of live performances by both of these artists, showing them hitting the same notes, and it was pretty amazing. YouTube it if you still need further proof.

And while you're on YouTube, check out more of Demi's live performances. She may be a Disney star, but she is a true performer and artist! Of course Christina is way more seasoned in the industry and has more hits then Demi could hope for at this stage of her own career. But at 17 and with that voice, it's evident that she has a very long successful career ahead of her.

Check out her acting chops on the Disney Channel, Sunday nights, on Sonny with a Chance. (She's really quite funny) And, she has a guest appearance on Greys Anatomy very soon, (I'm not sure of the date yet) but I can say I am so stoked for her episode. Plus, she's playing a schizophrenic, which is a whole lot different than her character Sonny. If she pulls off this role, then there won't be anything this girl can't do. (Yea, I already said it, but I'll say it again-- I am sooo jealous!)

xoxo
e.m.

Monday: Website OTW

This is my first official OTW post. (OTW: Of The Week). And I need to post this soon, because Monday is over in a little over 20 minutes as I am writing this. Oops, procrastinator alert!

Monday is going to be Website Of The Week!!!! Obviously if I'm blogging you must assume at least two things. Number one being that I'm awesome. Okay, that's not really one of the two things, but you know you think I'm awesome.

Okay, for reals yo, two things you must assume about a blogger. One: They love to write! Two: They very much enjoy the internet! So, of course my first OTW is going to be favorite websites. And I have a lot of them (although, I always get bored after a few hours... hmmm...).

Let's get started, shall we?

Website of the week is:(cue dramatic music)

http://failbook.com

No, not Facebook... FAILBOOK. It brings together facebook, comedy, and lots of idiots into one awesome site. Unfortunately they block out all names, so we cannot search for these dumb asses and tell them how challanged they are. Boo.

Besides that sad downfall, it really is quite entertaining. In fact, it can make me procrastinate for a very long time. Yes, I blame my procrastination on the internet. Damn you internet and your millions upon millions of pointless websites that wastes much more of my time than I should allow. Waahhh.

Moving on. You must check out this website. Then post all the hillarousness (I know it's not a word, especially because I see a red underline beneath it) you find onto your facebook. It will get you through your boredom and through those hours and hours of putting off more important things. Don't worry, I won't tell.

xoxo
e.m.