I was 20 minutes late for my 1-hour pilates/yoga fusion class at the gym today. But nothing was going to keep me from it. I didn’t need the workout, per se, I needed the time to just sit and breathe, close my eyes and consciously relax.
Being a mom makes for tired eyes. Moms are always looking. If I take my eyes off the monkey for more than a few seconds, she ends up with a mouthful of cat cookies (for instance), or of cat kibble. So, I put the cheaty monkey in the gym daycare, which she LURVES, and took my precious 40 minutes to close my eyes, go through the poses, breathe and relax, and not look at a damn thing. Except within — I looked within, just like the instructor instructed. I looked within, focused on my breathing and the intricate movements within my body. Bliss. I needed it! Bonus: I got strong and toned.
Love those little pilates ball thingies! They’re funn!
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AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL: ADIEU TO THE BEARDED LADY — ROCK ‘N ROLLLL!
Oh! To be eliminated after this photo. Bru-tal! This girl was not a model, though. The judges made the right choice. Not only was she not a model, but Megg so wasn’t the rocker she constantly made herself out to be. I mean is saying "ROCK AND ROLLLLL!" all the time rock-and-rollish? Isn’t that, like, so not rock ‘n roll?
Aside from this very necessary elimination, the episode was filled with goodies. Anchal and Melrose duke it out over how to burn fat. Melrose is — as this show revealed to BOREDOM — a totally annoying, sycophantic (ooo! good word!) bitch.
MY FAVOURITE!: Tyra plays the therapist in a group session. Hahaahhahahaha! In the session, Anchal reveals that she overheard Melrose being a jealous bitch (saying Anchal’s "not getting more beautiful," blah blah, as the photo shoots progress). So, it’s all out in the open. Tyra brilliantly advises Anchal and the girls to get used to this kind of badmouthery because its rampant in the model industry. Later, in the diary room, Melrose: "I do feel singled out in the group as, like, the mean one." Hmmm….wonder why.
MOST HILARIOUS MOMENT (among many): Twiggy being horrified by Jaeda’s abs in this picture:
She thought they were Jaeda’s real abs! Hahahahahhahahahahhaha! Oh, and I totally don’t blame Jaeda for obsessing about her bad hair. Usually it bothers me when the girls go on and on about how crappy they look after the makeover (especially 2 shows later…); but not this time. This hair totally sucks.
Photos c/o the ANTM official website.
SURVIVOR: MASHED POTATOES TONIGHT FOR STEPHANNIE
Photo c/o the Survivor: Cook Islands official website.
Stephannie lit her own torch: told Nate she wanted "mashed potatoes and gravy tonight" (the night of elimination) — indicating to the rest of her teammates that her heart just wasn’t in it anymore. Cristina got lucky. The tribe decided to endure her annoyingness for another week.
Observations: Parvati has competition: Nate and Adam were the perfect LUVAHS in the reward challenge. So cuddly and affectionate. Awwwww! And, did you laugh out loud like I did during the immunity challenge when the only person who couldn’t get on top of the perch (Sundra Rebecca — thanks for the correction, as always, Jeff!) was the only one still standing as the rest of her team plummeted into the water! Hahahahahahahaha! LOVE Jessica’s blue thigh-highs and tatoos; she’s so awesome-looking.
GOSSIP GOSSIP GOSSIP!!!
WHERE ALL BRITNEY’S MONEY IS GOING
Photos c/o Splash News Online.
UGH!
ANGELINA READING
Photo c/o X17 Online.
This is one intense woman. I wonder if she’s enjoying this book. Looks like a real page turner….Zzzzz….
KIRSTEN DUNST HAS NO SHAME
Photo c/o Perez Hilton.
I guess some people will do anything for a Starbucks….
JESS’S NEW HAIR EXTENTIONS: HALLELUJAH!
Photo c/o Splash News Online.
Hallelujah, she finally clued in that not all people look good with short hair. Much better, Jess. MUCH. Omigosh!
MOLLY RINGWALD TAKES BAD PHOTOGRAPHS
Photo c/o Perez Hilton.
Here’s Molly’s idea of a pose for photographers at the Venice Magazine party in LA this week. She’s starring in the musical Sweet Charity. Apparently, somebody forgot to remove her stage makeup before the party. Ahem….
JEN TELLS OPRAH SHE’S STILL WITH VINCE
Photo c/o Just Jared.
Despite rumours that Vince cheated on Jen with Kate Pakenham (producer), Jen told Oprah yesterday that she and Vince are still together and very much in love. Attagirl, Jen. But, boo, I’m not convinced. Someone get this girl a happy pill. I think she needs one. She hates when people pity her, but pity begins with P-I-T….
JESSICA BIEL AND HER DOGS
Photos c/o Splash News Online.
Jessica Biel is gorgeous. Ever since I saw The Illusionist, I’ve thought so. And, this recent photo supports my observation, don’t you think? Love the look. Love the dogs. Love the not-skinny-ness. Gorj. Totally simply.
Did anyone else notice that Survivor’s Cao Boi’s occupation is "nail salon manager"? Discuss. (in the comments. Don’t forget to verify! mwah!)
I hate Carmen on The Young and the Restless. Feel traumatized by Lauren’s labour. Discuss.
Ugly Betty? Hilarious tonight! Discuss.
UPDATE: GREY’S (upon demanding request in the comments). McDreamie played his cards right. Makes Meredith want him more just by giving the vet dibs. So, Meredith chooses McDreamie. I’ve only watched 3 episodes of this, and I’m TOTALLY not surprised. I mean, can you say…PREDICTABLE? But, it’s okay. It was hott. So, Meredith chooses McDreamie. Hott? Or, Nott? DISCUSS.
I’ve posted pics of the monkey’s adorablest morning ritual and of my NEW JEANS on my other blog. So, check it! xo Haley-O!
GA – oooh, can’t wait for next season (all these comments are spoilers for me, as we only have Season 2 on ATM).
Survivor – Am so over it.
Lost – lurrrve it, can’t wait till Feb 07 and Season 3.
RE Britney – yep she looks fab – amazing what money and time can buy?
I was sad to see the rock-n-roll girl go, she seemed really nice… but yea… not a runway model.
I agree that hair cut on that girl Jaeda is awful.. it does make her look more manly!
RE Jen & Vince
exert from http://www.hot899.com/index.asp?ObjID=797
“Jennifer Aniston will be on Oprah on Monday! The show was taped on Wednesday and during her chat with the talk show Queen she a) admitted for the first time that her and Vince Vaughn are an item and b) put the rumours of their break-up to rest by stating that they are “still on”. Jennifer also addressed other rumours about herself; she told Oprah that she did not get a breast implant, that if her breasts look bigger from time to time it’s because her weight fluctuates. ”
I feel so behind cause I read this so late. I totally agree about Megg. She was not a rocker. She was just weird. A total high school misfit. I can picture it. And NOT A GOOD MODEL!!! I would do better. Okay not really.
And, don’t dis Jen. It’s been hard on her losing Brad and now bad Vince rumours. I hope they are still together – but they are not as pretty as Brangelina.
if britney is going to waste money on k-fed maybe she should hire someone to dress him.ugh!!!jessica really does look better with long hair.and jessica biel i’ve liked her since her 7th heaven days.very cute.very normal looking.sorry don’t watch grey’s.love ugly betty though.melrose is only a b—- because she’s old compared to the other girls and will soon get booted off because of it.oh what a fickle b—– the fashion industry is.oh well haley looking forward to your next gossip column
I don’t think McVet is coming back as credits list him as guest appearance (too bad but he was too nice anyway). I think that Alex and Addison are gonna do it this season. I cried with Izzie. George is so supportive of his girl ‘friends’. Callie did not waste anytime – drink in the hotel room with McSteamy, he likes hotel rooms.
ANTM is cetianly a guilty pleasure. I cannot figure out why I watch as the whole concept not really how I want my daughter to be judged but I watch anyway.
hales…you haven’t been around for the history of mcreamy and meredith. they are meant to be. and i love him, no matter how much of an ass he is, and i love her, no matter how annoying she can be…
the picture of Angelina looks weird… like it was for the photographers or something. or maybe she just seriously needs some glasses!
YEA! I’m back. Totally forgot to add the BOOOO times 2 for Kirsten.
And Grey’s? THANKS HALE…..I’ve always been a McDreamy fan for the passion – I.WANT.THAT. I think Izzie & McVet should get together…and I totally like how they’re making what’s her name dangit – Sandra Oh – more empathetic. LOVING IT.
YEA! I’m back. Totally forgot to add the BOOOO times 2 for Kirsten.
And Grey’s? THANKS HALE…..I’ve always been a McDreamy fan for the passion – I.WANT.THAT. I think Izzie & McVet should get together…and I totally like how they’re making what’s her name dangit – Sandra Oh – more empathetic. LOVING IT.
Tuggy! Hey babe! I don’t have pics of Vince and the Other Woman yet. I’ll post a link to some reproducable ones if I find any…. 🙂
Okay, so I suck today!? That what you’re saying? Bitch moan bitch — is all you can do? What about my Grey’s? What about my Lost? Ungrateful little, no good, greedy little $%$#@%&! You want some comments on the above? CHECK ITTTTTTT!
LOST–I saw that kiss. Seriously HOTT. There are major kissing pics of Evangelina and the hobbit guy on the internet. HOTT. I’ll try to get some permissible ones….Rumours have it that the wedding may be sooner than we thought. That show creeps me RIGHT OUT, though.
GREY’s–could barely watch –between the burn victim and the c-section fiasco. Not a hospital drama? MY ASS! OKay, I’m adding this in my post. What do you think of Meredith going with McDreamie? DISCUSS!
K-Fed needs to go. Far far away. Did you hear he doesn’t want Brit to have any male dancers now? HA. And what’s up with Jennifer these days? Where are the pics I’ve heard of with Vince & the other woman? And yes, Haley-O, Greys ROCKED last night – seriously!! Happy Friday the 13th!
So much pressure to discuss! Where to start…
ANTM – I liked Megg. She was pretty and quirky but she just took REALLY bad photos. Melrose, can you say BEEEEAAAATTTTCHHHHHHHHHH. We all know someone like her.
Survivor – loved the cuddly challenge. They wanted to win so badly! Cristina is annoying but Stephannie had to go…she just wasn’t interested anymore.
Not only did you give up on Grey’s but what about my LOST?! Some serious sexual energy between Sawyer and Kate – LOVE IT! OK, at least humour me with some pics of hottie, Josh Holloway.
Parking in a handicapped spot – BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Two weeks and you’re done with Grey’s? Too bad… I was looking forward to your c-section comments (as well as captain fireball).
I thought Nate and Adam’s cuddling was actually really smart; when Nate was losing his grip, he pulled in and Adam used his chin to leverage his neck muscles and help Nate get a better position. Sure it made for fun homoerotic tv, but it was still smart.
Cristina should have left last night. However, regardless of that, I noticed that all five boots so far have been from the original Aitu (formerly all latinos) – with three – and Hiki (formerly all African) – with two. And I wonder, would I have noticed this if they hadn’t put the tribes in racial groups to start?