Writer’s block sucks, kids. Therefore, I’ll give you a random sampling of random Top Five lists I’ve been thinking about lately. I promise I’ll be more literate next time!
Songs I have on super repeat:
‘Until it Sleeps’ by Metallica: I didn’t know til I read some Rolling Stone feature that this was about James Hetfield’s mother’s cancer. Deep, yo. Besides that, it’s effing METALLICA.
‘Death of Seasons’ by AFI: For one reason and one reason alone, the following line: ‘It won’t be all right despite what they say, just watch the stars tonight as they, as they disappear, disintegrate, and I disintegrate ’cause this hate is fucking real, and I hope to shade the world as stars go out and I disintegrate.’ Actually, the entire Sing the Sorrow album is good when you’re in a seriously bad mood.
‘This is How I Disappear’ by My Chemical Romance: Like ‘Death of Seasons,’ one line keeps me coming back: ‘You wanna see how far down I can sink?’
‘So What’ by P!nk: Any songs where girls get straight up aggressive makes me happy. And Pink’s just amazing.
‘Viva la Vida’ by Coldplay: I hate Coldplay but I love this song. Really lush with a lot of fun stuff going on in the background. You win this time, Chris Martin, but I still hate you.
Simple pleasures:
Jersey sheets: They’re awesome. I have about four different sets in all kinds of colors. So soft, so warm. Sigh.
Fluffy towels: OK, so I apparently have a thing for housewares. Whatever. Fluffy towels makes the world go round. True facts. There’s nothing worse than a rough, scratchy towel. Especially if you don’t feel good or you’re cranky.
Fabric softener: For years I operated under the delusion that dryer sheets were the same as fabric softener. No, kids, it is not the same. Pay the extra, buy the little Downy ball and a bottle of Downy Simple Pleasures in Turquoise Frost. Your clothes will smell like angels and feel like heaven on a marshmallow. It’s true.
Candles that smell like fall: The one I have burning in my room is mulled cider and I’m about to steal the pomegrante cider one out of the living room. I’ve got my eyes peeled for a good pumpkin spice one.
Apples: Did you know different types of apples have completely different tastes, texture, even smells? Yeah, apparently everyone knew this but me. Right now, my current favorite is braeburn. So friggin’ good. My all-time favorite though is Golden Delicious. Yum.
Bath/Beauty Finds:
Degree Clinical Strength Deodorant/antiperspirant: I forgot to pack my deodorant when I went to my brother’s and I had a coupon for it so I figured, ‘Why Not?’ Most. Amazing. Thing. Ever. I’m a mad sweaty chick and this keeps things nice and dry and pretty smelling. It’s one those soft solids, so it can get messy until you get used to how much you actually need, but it’s a small price to pay to keep the pits under control.
Philosophy Red Velvet Cake Lip Shine: It’s lippy that smells and tastes like cake. What more could you possibly need to know?
Crest Spinbrush: I have an Oral B Sonicare for home use, but this is good for when you need to travel and don’t want to lug around your entire toothbrush setup. It’s not terribly expensive either, which is mad awesome. Oo, and they come in pretty colors. Mine’s purple!
Clinique’s Superpowder powder foundation: I can’t abide by liquid makeup in the summer and this has some seriously good coverage for a whole load cheaper than what MAC would like to charge me.
Suave Humectant Shampoo and Conditioner: So, you’ve heard about this recession we’ve got going on? In the spirit of being frugal, I’ve abandoned my uber expensive hair care products. This is good stuff, and so long as you’re keeping your hair healthy through all the other means (taking your vitamins, eating well, yada yada yada) no one will notice the difference.
