Style Watch: Scoodie Spotting

Look at this n00b in a scoodie! (read: scarf-hoodie)

found on Steve in a Speedo!? Gross!

2012 Ed. of Colleen Makes Resolutions for Other People

Colleen thinks her people have a lot of improving to do this year; not necessarily in the way of correcting last year's behaviors, but in new progress and things that will keep her excited.

Inspiration for the 2012 resolutions has come from Jane Loevinger's 9 stages of ego development, as found outlined in THE VISUAL MISCELLANEUM.

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Colleen has been reading through Loevinger's stages and identifying where you exist on the spectrum. She dislikes people who are opportunists and diplomats.

Interestingly she has found that the only person to fit an alchemist profile (highest level) is Derek.

complexity, authenticity, charesmatic leaders, transparent self, interest in probelms of language and meaning, intuitive behavior, fluid orators, common flaw: feeling better than others, fearless, defenses: humor, deeply empathetic

Colleen challenges all her friends to move up one stage, except for Derek who has the most transparent self we know.

Example:

Kelly - Achiever. In order to move up one: become an individualist. Instead of perfecting, seek to be and feel, live in a paradoxical rather than scientific world.

Colleen, of course, has no need for improvement of the self, but for the sake of identifying her place on the scale, she is an Individualist.

We hope you have enjoyed this resolution made especially for you. Colleen is always glad to be of assistance any time you need help in judging your character flaws.

(image credit gunandgarden magazine)

PSA: Christmas Presents Edition

As the holiday season approaches, you are likely wondering what presents Colleen would most like to receive so that you might acquire them for her in a timely manner. Please take note of the following public service announcement, where in you will find a list of gifts YOU SHOULD NOT GET COLLEEN. Just to be clear, NONE of the following gifts need be purchased and gifted to Colleen.
1. The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You: A Guide to Self-Diagnosis for Hypochondriacs

2. An awesome falcon*

*Because I'm getting her an awesome falcon for christmas and she's more of a one-falcon kind of person, no offense to two and three-falcon people.

Megan's Treasure Hunt Clue #9

You are getting so CLOSE! The subject of this blog will tell you how to continue the trail...

Smoothie Challenge: Day 2

Mango Strawberry
1 mango
1 c. strawberries
2 c. spinach
1/2 c soymilk

Verdict: Mango tastes better in its non-blended form.

Smoothie Challenge: Day 1

"I'm loving this smoothie!"

Colleen is embarking on a challenge to make 30 different smoothies in 30 days. I have been tasked with documenting the results here.

Today's smoothie is called THE BANANA NUT SMOOTHIE.

Colleen's commentary:
It has protein supplement, two cups of spinach! (but actually only 1.5) and it was the only smoothie found with peanut butter in it.
Peanut butter is one of my most favorite foods.
I wish I had put less liquid in. It would be nice if it was thicker.
I mostly taste banana, but then there's a chunky-nutty thing goin on reinforced by the peanut butter. Chocolate protein powder and soy milk make it filling. Plus strawberries, and I ate one whole. There are green flakes because of the spinach, but you can't taste it at all, very absorbent of flavor.
I'm worried that a lot of these recipes won't be cold. This one was ok though.

Today's smoothie recipe:

1 banana
2 tbs peanut butter
handful pecans
4 strawberries
2 c spinach
1/2 c soy milk
1 scoop protein powder

MEAT-ZA

WE DON'T EAT BREADS.

Shocking News!

A pizza company is stealing Thinks straight out of Colleen's brain! Witness:

New Decor

Colleen is pretty excited to get back to richmond tomorrow. We're hoping that some things have happened to the apartment in our absence. Like perhaps the cracked toilet is gone and replaced with a new one which will not leak toxic poo-water onto the floor. And perhaps the kitchen faucet will not get so stuck in the on position anymore. Both of those things would be a win.

I also promised her that we could redecorate the place when we get back. It still looks exactly the same as when rob-N-bry moved out last spring. She told me to find some room decor inspiration pictures to get ideas from. I present the following:









So stop on by and visit us next week to see our brand new looking place!

Colleen Reviews Movie Trailers (so you don't have to?)

I'm going to talk about sweaty armpits in this post.

Hanna
There was a very special girl. Who lived in the woods!
That was exciting.
I'm pretty sure she killed that little girl. I think that girl's back is very bloody now. Make sure to say that her hair is really weird. This is similar to Kill Bill!
(It is not)

Contagion
Imagine you're watching this trailer in 3D. Awe wait, I don't think there's a trailer fot it yet. No poster even! This is a great disappointment. Colleen proceeds to read the director's bio out loud. I will spare you that enthralling summary.

Paul
Upon seeing a clip of sigourney weaver: EUHhh!
Other comments: I agree, it sounds like geek comedy heaven. (Tries to pronounce Seth Rogan's name unsuccessfully) I don't think I will see this movie.
Looking up photos of Sigourney Weaver on imdb: look she's the president's wife, hooray! gasp, this is a romance! aw look at her with white gloves on. I want to see a picture of her on the red carpet. She and Jamie Lee Curtis are holding hands. Look at this little girl, That's Kristen Bell! SW is a head taller than her. SW is roughly ten feet tall. Check it out, Betty White is several inches taller than Kristen Bell! SW is in WallE??

Moving On.

Super 8
We just watched an Alien trailer. Really? I don't see any little chuck norises in there. There was nothing in that trailer. It was just a giant train crash. I would not see that movie based on that trailer. Maybe there is a more exciting trailer for it somewhere. I'm not feeling this trailer at all. Lamest trailer I've ever seen. It's supposed to be a sci-fi movie. The plot is shrouded in secrecy. The director is also shrouded in mystery: JJ Abrams? Spielberg? Both?

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest
Alright, she's supposed to have dark skin!

The Girl Who Played with Fire
I didn't know that yet! I like the guy's voice the best (Australian accent?) Nice!

Surprise bonus trailer:
Kill Bill
wtf Colleen.
You know, I would like to purchase this movie.

This has been another addition of: Colleen Reviews Movie Trailers (so you don't have to?)

PREGNANCY!

JENNA IN 30 ROCK IS PREGNANT IRL.

Colleen reads the Washington Post article out loud:

They "could not be happier" That means they are NOT happy.

New Year

Colleen doesn't make resolutions for herself because there is no point in improving upon the perfect.

Instead, Colleen is thinking of some resolutions for the dedicated readers of this blog so that they can become more like her:

Mom- Do more girl pushups and less real ones so that you lose a lot of arm strength.

Kelly- Find me a new roommate for when you move out. (also: sarcastic comments about athletic ability, size of calf muscles puny in comparison to own)

Megan- Be less spastic, have delicate soft baby doll hands by next winter. Also, graduate from high school next year to catch up.

Michael Patterson- Go to Hawaii less. What does he think he's doing with that?

Eli Hoseman- Do some more dishes. Control your cat, it runs around much too freely. Become a better ultimate player, I mean really. He should not be afraid to show his mediocre teeth in photos and stop making the exact same silly face every time.

Scott Andrews- Try to have a more symmetrical face, I mean really. (photographic evidence upon request) You need to up your cool factor now that you're not in a band anymore -other than growing a mustache.

Dad- more sincerity in speaking habits.

Megan- less sincerity in speaking habits.

Jessa- grow a little taller, work of abdominal and leg muscles as they seem to lack endurance in pillow-pet retrieval games. Avoid picking up bad habits from Kelly.

Brewski- You have disturbing dreams. Work on that.

Tschuna- Come back and make the world right again.