Showing posts with label Vlog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vlog. Show all posts

21 September 2013

A Vlog for the Weekend


Cheers to your weekend! I knocked this vlog together this Saturday night (wild things happening here at the home of Kate and Topher, as you can tell) and hope you'll enjoy it, if you please.

It's mostly a rambling of nothings, like how I'm feeling two weeks after my arrival back in the U.S., what I'll be doing tomorrow (Sunday) and when you can expect to see pup Boomer's face 'round these parts!





So, how are you?
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24 March 2013

It's Universal, You Know.

So a few months back, Chris' Uncle John sent us the ultimate of world-uniting candy:

Pop Rocks.

And then a fantastic former co-worker sent us some more.

So we had to.

This evening, we had major pop rocks explosion fun.  Check out these four videos to see it all go down.

Thank you John and Keisha- they LOVED it.


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27 January 2012

vlog: my worst haircut. ever.

as i mentioned yesterday, my mother, cindy, allowed my independence to flourish as i grew up.  this not only turned me into the woman i am today but also allowed for an outpouring of terrible hair decisions and outfit choices as a young girl.

the sad part is, you'd expect that having made terrible choices at seven, and ten, by thirteen, i'd have earned some common hair sense. you already know i didn't, friends.

and so we had the saga of the maroon hair.  wherein, yours truly decided that dark brown hair was mine to be had, not realizing that the box of choice was overloaded with red highlights, which would react oddly with my own natural red undertones thus producing maroon hair.

maroon as kelly kapowski's face during the homecoming episode where she got a zit and used zack's miracle zit cream that actually instead just gave her a huge maroon rash all over her face?

except, instead of getting homecoming queen anyway (like kelly!), i got to freak out and rush to have my hair stripped of all color and then redyed in an attempt to return to the mousey brown i was trying to avoid.  and endure copper colored hair instead.

and thusly, i didn't learn from my seven year old self, who, as you'll see, opted for a bowl cut. for reasons unknown.

world, meet bowlcut kate. bowlcut kate, meet ridicule world.


thoughts? reactions? are you done giggling yet?

tell me you've done worse. tell me!

or, just join us next week in vlogging and share:

  • What is one of your current daily routines? Record it and show us! Ideas include your makeup or hair-doing, your daily commute, your breakfast routine, whatever! Just share a little slice of your life!

we tend to vlog sometimes (join us!):



what's the haircut you're pondering right now? 
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20 January 2012

Vlog Friday: I wish it would snow in Cambodia

Can you believe that today is actually the TWENTIETH of January? How and when did this happen?

Also, can we just discuss for a second- does anyone else inevitably sneeze when they tweeze their eyebrows?  

So, if there is one thing that makes it so unbelievable unto me that it is January 20th, it's the fact that there is absolutely no snow, or cold air, or any change in the season at all.  As my friend Jill says, time sort of stands still here.  The sun rises at 5:45 and sets at 5:45, every day, as it has since we moved here in July.  

So in honor of missing such things snow, let's reminisce about my favorite snow days.




Join us next week- I have something HILARIOUS to share!

  • What's the worst haircut you've ever had? Describe it! Bonus points for pictures!

Join those of us who Vlog!

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13 January 2012

Vlog Friday: Rihanna meets Stand Up meets Wally Lamb meets Harry Potter

Welcome to Friday, friends!  This morning, I woke up with a slight head cold. Mostly my left nostril is runny and stuffed, at the same time. Seemingly impossible, but not.

The worst part of having a cold is when you're me having a cold. Firstly, because I hate blowing my nose.  I hate it.  Topher is pretty sure I didn't even really understand how to do it, but I know it's because I simply hate the feeling of forcing out gross stuff out of my nose.  I'd much rather just sniff.

Which is the second worst part. Because then I sniff and sniff and sniff and I get a headache and even WORSE Topher then sits there and sniffs to make fun of me.

Jerk.

On to the vlog.  You get to listen in to my favorite songs- including a Khmer re-make of Beyonce's Halo.



Have you seen a good movie that I need to watch? I'm so helplessly out of the loop.

Oh, you want to see the music video for the Khmer song? Of course! Here you go!

Cole tells me some parts of the U.S. have been hit with some major snow. So! Do a vlog next week, as we talk about our favorite snow day childhood memory!

Join in with some fun, cool people, yeah!


What are your movie, book and song recs for a girl living far away?
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06 January 2012

Vlog Fridays: We're Back, Boopsters!

I kind of wanted that there title to say "We're back, B words!" but then I realized I actually strongly dislike women calling other women B-atches, so I decided to make up my own word.

And now I realize it looks a little bit like I'm calling you all boobs.  Sorry about that.

I'd like to take a second to expound a bit on something I say below.  I've had a recent revelation- Tuesday, to be precise- about life as a Peace Corps Volunteer and technology- specifically, the interwebs.

At first, I had a clearly un-defined stance that technology is good, and mainly around and to be used sparingly but without guilt.

And now, I have a more clearly defined thought that essentially says using the internet in much the same way that I did when I lived in 'merica is not wrong. It's also not always possible, but in general,  it can happen and that's ok.

Up until this week, I had not watched a single video or downloaded any shows or movies save for when I was using free wi-fi at a guesthouse or the like.  Then, I was opened to the ways of far less money for far more internet GBs, and I realized that just because I live in a whole new world (to me) doesn't mean I actually live in a whole new world.

Everyday, people ask me if I play Facebook, what my email address is, and tell me about a funny clip they saw online that morning.

Technology, it's everywhere, man! And I'm done having an indistinct opinion on it.  So, I've decided I can be a great Volunteer and normally communicate with the outside world via my blog, my email and Skype as I would if I was in my country of origin.

Well, the Skype part is new, but wouldn't it be fun if we went to lunch via Skype instead of meeting at the California Pizza Kitchen?  Let's try it in 2013!

Ok, finally, the vlog.


You should join in next week, as we talk about our:

Favorite book, movie and song from 2011.

Also, do tell me: why is it so great? You see, I only have a certain amount of GBs and I am wanting to be using them on the best books and movies!

Cheers to Vlog Fridays with some fun, cool people, yeah!

Do you have any planned or unplanned goals for 2012?
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27 May 2011

Vlog Friday: Dinner! With Three Awesome People!

Happy Memorial Day weekend, loves!  I hope it's a fantastic long weekend for everyone!

This week's topic involves the classic question of a dinner party.  And it always changes for me (well, one of the slots does).  Who does it involve this time?

You'll just have to watch and find out!


So, who would YOU invite to dinner?


We Vlog Friday.  Do you?
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20 May 2011

vlog friday: childhood toy, of my favorite variety!

Happy Friday, everyone!  Tonight, we're reflecting on our favorite childhood toys. I have too many to count:


Source

Source
 and most importantly:


Source
Thoughts?




Join us next week, as we honor Memorial Day with this little topic:
  • What 3 people from history or your life would you invite to dinner? Why?

We Vlog Friday.  Do you?
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16 May 2011

Vlog: Overcoming Differences

Annnndddd, we're back! Thank you, dear Blogger, for that radio silence.

I'm back in action with last week's vlog topic: how Topher and I overcome differences!  And as per Cole's suggestion, Topher makes a surprise appearance!  He was ever so excited for me to interrupt his Halo playing with his bestie Dadu, can you believe it? He shouted for joy, bellowing "how merrily you include me in your blogging adventures!" and then he promptly set me up a happy little seat next to him and rubbed his hands together in preparation.

At least, that's what I remember. I guess we'll have watch the video evidence to corroborate my story.

Also, I am going naked face in this hear vlog, and I think it juxtaposes quite nicely (sadly?) with two weeks' ago's vlog, wherein I am still night-out pretty.

And feast your eyes on this little prize:


Topher and I in the college years, mid-fight!  He was distraught that I had begun drinking wine sans-him on a night of a fraternity dance.  Oh, but hell fire was he mad! (Though he'd likely deny it today.)  And then a friend asked to take a picture and oh but my, how he did respond!

Ok, let's watch:


So, apparently, women see it as communicating, men, as "talking a lot."  Glad we straightened that out.

Join us next week!

  • What was your favorite childhood toy?

Topher answered above: will you do so next week with me?

Happy Monday, all!
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30 April 2011

Vlog Friday: My Best Vacation

Hello my loves!  I hope you're having a fantastic weekend! Topher and I are celebrating ONE YEAR of marriage, which is nuts. I'm working on a few posts to share my thoughts so get excited!

This week, I reflect on my best vacation- and, as per usual, I can't pick just one so you get to hear about two.


That trip with Topher really was awesome- so much yummy food, walking around new cities (my favorite!) and beer! Yum!

A few never-before-published photos:

Cold water at Interlaken

Le tired at Le Musee d'Orsay

Versailles!

Next week, we join up with the Vlog of the Month Club. Join us!

We Vlog Friday.  Do you?
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22 April 2011

Vlog Friday: Who Would Play Me in a Movie? ME!

This week, we're talking about which actress do you look like (in my case, no one) and which would you like to play in a movie (in my case, EMMA! EMMA!)


I also catch up on my WORST DATE EVER in this vlog. It's worth a listen. Have you ever had a silent dinner on a first date? It's awesome.



Want to know what Jewel Staite looks like? Google it.


Next week: 
  • What is the best vacation you've ever been on?


Happy Weekend, Happy Passover and Happy Easter!

We Vlog Friday.  Do you?
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10 April 2011

things that should have been posted friday...

my vlog for last week!  the real me.... after a date with the hubs and three glasses of wine.

i'm sensing a theme in my last few posts.


so, the real me is pretty much someone you either love or leave.  i'm passionate (often, overly so) and take a territorial stance on things (oops.)

who is the REAL you? join vlog of the month club!

mwah loves!
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25 March 2011

Vlog Friday: Post High School Reality

Welcome to Vlog Friday! I'm back video-ing this week- HOORAY!  

I think this week's topic is BRILLIANT, so if you get a spare fifteen minutes to record and upload, come back and tell me and join in on feeling slightly bad about yourself as I did.  Oh my high school self...

Personal Photo

Did I mention that I had a very strange habit of taking pictures with poles? Usually doing weird shiz like that above. I can't believe I posted this online.  If you use it for anything, I will sue you.

Ok, let's get to it.  I reflect on career, life and love as I imagined it would be, and as it actually is...



Join us next week as we vlog in honor of April Fool's Day!
  • What is the best April Fool's joke you have ever played or had someone play on you?

Did you join in this week? Comment below and let me know so I can link to your wonderful vlog!

We Vlog Friday.  Do you?

Even if you don't vlog, tell me:

How is your current reality different from what you imagined as a happy high school student?
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18 March 2011

Vlog Friday: My biggest lie!

Hello all!


Whew!  So, I'm the WORST vlogger in the world!  It's been the most hectic two weeks of work over here, and I didn't even get the chance to record my vlog last night (I'll explain why next week!) 


BUT!


I did want to share my biggest lie.  Because, really, I tell this lie ALL THE TIME.  Well, not as often as I should. But a few times a month.


I lie to a machine on a regular basis.


The treadmill machine, to be exact.


You see, it always asks me, 'for accurate calorie measures,' how much I weigh.


AND I ALWAYS LIE.


I always enter my weight 5-10 pounds less than it is.  It's so petty and stupid and so 'stereotypical' woman that I am so ashamed.  But when you HATE the number you see on the scale and you remember just a few months ago when you committed to STOP EATING CRAP and never let the number get higher, you feel terrible because I AM STILL EATING CRAP and the number got HIGHER!


So. I lie. To an inanimate object.


Le sigh.


Next week's topic is fun too! Join us and tell us:

  • What did you imagine your future life to be like when you graduated high school and how is the reality different?
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10 March 2011

Vlog Friday Coming Saturday!

I am currently in Pittsburgh with only my work laptop, which is sadly without a camera.  I'll fly home Saturday though and I look forward to posting my happy time vlog then.  Until then, have a fantastic Friday!
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04 March 2011

Vloggity Friday: FUN WITH LITERATURE

Hooray for Vloggy Vlog Vlog Fridays!

This week, you get to hear about my favoritest books AND my literary husband.  When I told Toph the prompt, he said, "it's Ronald Weasley, right?"

Lil' scamp knows me too well.

In fact, my desired husband from literature is a conglomerate of the two men below:

What of it?


I really thought I'd be able to talk about books in less than five minutes. I'm such a NERD.

Join us next week as we link up with Vlog of the Month Club:
  • Feel free to rant about something that fires you up.

Did you join in this week? Comment below and let me know so I can link to your wonderful vlog!

We Vlog Friday (most of us, sometimes.) Do you?

Even if you don't vlog, tell me:

What is your favorite book and who is your literary spouse?
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25 February 2011

Vlog Friday: Spring into Spring!

Hootenanny!

Also, happy Friday!  This week, we're celebrating spring with our most happiest of wardrobe choices for when the warm rolls in!

I didn't much enjoy this week's because I FEEL FAT and nothing I want to wear really looks good on me.  Looks like I'm recommitted to the gym!

On second thought, this is what I'm looking forward to. Long, flowy, happy dresses.
Ah, oh well. You can't really tell, but my outfit of choice is violently yellow!


What say you? Anyone have a deep love of jersey skirts as I do? I think I have five...eep!

Next week's prompt:

  • What are your three favorite books? Show us!  ALSO, if you had to choose a husband from literature, who would it be and why?

We Vlog Friday. Do you?

Even if you don't vlog, tell me:

What are you excited to break out come warm weather?


Also! Rose and Sprinkles! I sent you both emails ( I think!) many moons ago, but I think I did it wrong.  Can you reply with your email addresses so I can send you your pashminas? Yay!
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18 February 2011

Vlog Friday: My First Kiss (to the third power)

Why hello there again!  I am very much excited for this week's Vlog Friday post- I LOVE reminiscing.  I also love kissing. Especially le hubs.

The VERY very uber beginning.

Ah, young love. First kisses.  I decided to tell you about three of mine- the first one when I didn't mean to have in first grade, the REAL first one, and me and Topher's first.

Sweet sighs of joy.


Did you enjoy my re-enactment of my very first first kiss?

Join us next week for SHOW and TELL, in honor of Spring coming SOON (please, Spring, please!):

  • Show us your favorite spring outfit.  Sass it up.  Tell us why you love it.

Did you join in this week? Comment below and let me know so I can link to your wonderful vlog!

We Vlog Friday. Do you?

Even if you don't vlog, tell me:

what was your first kiss like?
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11 February 2011

Vlog Friday: My 3 Things & VOTMC Post!

This week, we joined up with the Vlog of the Month Club to show the three things from my home that best represent me.

Let's listen in, shall we?


I know, I just can't help but bring Boomer in.  But, really, I'd save her furry ass if there was a fire or something!

Join in the Vlog of the Month Club, and share your link with me and the Club's blog HERE!

Join in next week, and answer me this:

  • What is the story of your first kiss?

Did you join in this week? Comment below and let me know so I can link to your wonderful vlog!

We Vlog Friday. Do you?
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04 February 2011

Vlog Friday: Advice (I should have heeded)

Howdy everyone!  Happy first Friday in February!

I'm excited to announce that next week Vlog Fridays and Vlog of the Month Club are same same.  Play along with VOTM Clubbers AND Vlog Friday-ers, and tell the world, what 3 things in your home best represent YOU?

Now, for this week's fantastic prompt, I bring back some Baz Luhrmann to our lives.

Get excited. PS, my apologies for being all up in you's face this week. No excuses.



Wear sunscreen.

Join us next week for the joint VF/VOTMC venture and share:

  • What three things in your home are *you*?

After you answer next week's prompt, let me know so I can link you AND go to the Vlog of the Month Club's February page HERE and link to your vlog!

Join us in vlogging!  Comment below if you joined so I can add your link!

We Vlog Friday. Do you?


What is the bestest advice you've ever received?
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